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News of Kobe Bryant’s sudden and shocking death, alongside his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, in a helicopter crash has gutted NBA fans, Laker fans, sports fans and anyone who had a stake in entertainment and popular culture. It’s hard to fathom that the one-time phenom with the distinctive first name, the flashy moves and the bright…

Anthony Davis visited Chicago on Nov. 4, at “Nike’s World Famous Chicago Style.” Nike is currently promoting their “Sport Changes Everything” campaign by creating spaces for activity and encouragement in the world of sports. High School athletes from around the city gathered around to listen to life lessons from Davis the hometown hero. Davis spoke…

Former NBA star Lamar Odom went out with a bang on “Dancing With the Stars.” He also went out with a scratch seen around the world. The ex-husband of Khloé Kardashian did not know that the cameras were on him while he scratched vigorously while standing behind “DWTS” co-host Erin Andrews while she was interviewing…

Kim Tumey, CEO of Kim Tumey Entertainment, embarks on her second annual Celebrity Track Meet on June 25, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. at Emory University, 26 Eagle Row, Woodruff PE Center in Atlanta. This event will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation Georgia. Why did you start Celebrity Track Meet? To be honest, it’s hard to find celebrities…

Vanessa Bryant — model, mother of two daughters and the wife of NBA LA Laker point guard Kobe Bryant. Meeting when they were in high school, they got engaged in 2000 after only six months of dating and married in 2001. Vanessa has walked numerous red carpets with Kobe and spoke at charity events, lets check out her best…

Kobe Bryant is celebrating his 35th birthday today (check out some of his best throwback photos here) and I’m sure Vanessa has a few surprises up her sleeve. The couple married in 2001 and they are the proud parents of Natalia Diamante and Gianna Maria-Onore. The above photos was posted on Vanessa’s Instagram and was captioned, “Merry…

Happy 36th birthday, Kobe Bryant! This baller is best known as the point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers who helped win three straight NBA Championships from 2000 to 2002, and two straight from 2009 to 2010 and for being named NBA MVP in 2008 and selected to the All-NBA First Team 11 times from 2002…

Hall of Fame basketball player, entrepreneur and activist Earvin “Magic” Johnson has joined forces with the White House to urge young Americans, especially young men, to apply for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Former basketball players Magic Johnson and Alonzo Mourning both faced major illnesses that would have led to death had they…

There is no doubt that fans of Kobe Bryant were estatic to see their favorite player healthy and back on the court for Sunday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. Social media feeds were flooded with photos of Kobe and hashtags that welcomed him back to the game. However, not everyone was happy to see Bryant…

After eight long months, Kobe Bryant fans can rejoice that he will be back in action. Bryant announced on social media that he will be back on the court to play with his team for Sunday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. The”‘Black Mamba” released a dramatic two-minute clip on his Facebook page titled Season of…

On November 7th, 1991, Magic Johnson held a press conference in Los Angeles to reveal to the world that he had contracted HIV and was stepping away from the game of basketball. Johnson was not the first celebrity to announce being infected with HIV. Johnson recalls it being the hardest thing he ever had to…

Brooklyn Nets coach Jason Kidd has been fined $50,000 by the NBA for intentionally dropping a cup of soda on the floor in order to manipulate the clock in Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers. At the end of the Wednesday night game between the Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers, Kidd’s team…

Another day, another athlete goes ham over some nonesense! Houston Rockets player James Harden who recently made news for having possibly the ugliest feet in the NBA, is back on our radar, only this time for far worse than missing a pedicure. Harden, 24, is being sued by an LA Lakers fan after he allegedly…

Kobe Bryant makes his first appearance on the practice court since his April Achilles’ tendon injury. During the practice session, Bryant, 35, worked on some contact drills, shooting and strategy work. Shortly after Bryant’s injury, there were rumors of his retirement that peaked when he took to Facebook to update fans about a coming “major”…

Athletes are resorting to purchasing franchises of already well-known brands. Franchises come pre-packaged with two of the most important keys to success already built in: a widely known brand name and pre-determined price lists. Check out five athletes who own franchises. –Joi Pearson @joiapearson Above, pro basketball player Jared Jeffries signed his first franchise agreement in July.…

Los Angeles Laker superstar Kobe Bryant arrived in Dubai to kick off his health and fitness weekend to raise diabetes awareness. “I’m enjoying Dubai. It is my first time here… I’m looking forward to the days that I am spending here and the chance to enjoy it and learn more about the culture first hand,”…

Lamar Odom has spent $50,000 on cocaine in the last three years, according to a drug dealer who was interviewed by Radar Online. The drug dealer, who remained anonymous, said that Odom would buy from him while in New York. The dealer recalled one situation where Odom bought $16,000 worth of cocaine and smoked it…

Ludacris gathers his closest friends together to ball against each other every year during his LudaDay weekend to raise funds for his nonprofit organization, The Ludacris Foundation. This year was no different as he called in Usher, Bob V, Terrence J, Big Tigger, Teyana Taylor, Josh Powell, DJ Infamous, DJ Holiday, John Wall of the Washington Wizards,…

Former Lakers coach Mike Brown is saying his final goodbye to California. Rumors are that Brown has gone to Cleveland to talk to Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert in hopes of a position there. Mike Brown is hoping to make a profit off the 9,500-square-foot estate that he purchased in 2011 for $3 million. The home is currently…

Celebrity couples are constantly faced with the question of lasting marriages. Kobe and Vanessa Bryant are definitely one of those couples whose marraige is constantly under the microscope. So far, they are still together. The couple were all smiles as they left the hospital after Kobe’s emergency surgery for his torn achilles. As a young couple, they will soon celebrate…