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People packed into the Staples Center on Monday to remember Kobe and Gianna Bryant. Although he was unable to make the service, superstar jeweler Ben Baller created a piece in memory of the late legend. Baller took to Instagram where he showed off a pendant dedicated to Kobe. The double-sided piece featured Kobe’s “Sheath” Nike logo on one side. On […]
Vanessa Bryant gave a heartbreaking speech at Monday’s public memorial service for the late Kobe and Gianna Bryant. Starting with her 13-year-old daughter, who she called “an amazingly sweet and gentle soul,” Vanessa tearfully took the stage to a standing ovation. “She made a difference and was king to everyone she met in the 13 years […]
Stars and fans swarmed the Staples Center for the public memorial service of Kobe and Gianna Bryant on Monday. This celebration of life was opened by a performance from Beyonce. Beyoncé decided to eulogize Kobe and Gianna by singing “XO,” from her 2013 BEYONCÉ album. “I’m here because I love Kobe, and this was one of his favorite […]
Designer Philipp Plein is facing backlash after he debuted a Kobe Bryant tribute during his Milan Fashion Week show on Saturday. With models that included Olivia Culpo and Jada Pinkett Smith, alongside a performance from Tyga, Plein’s show featured Lakers-style jerseys and sweatshirts covered in crystals and Bryant’s number, 24. A gold Plein-branded plane, yacht, […]
Snoop Dogg‘s knee-jerk reaction to Gayle King‘s inquiries about Kobe Bryant rubbed a lot of people the wrong way. As a result, Snoop stopped by Red Table Talk so that Jada Pinkett Smith could tell him how she felt about his remarks. In a clip of Jada talking to Snoop, she explains that his remarks were triggering to her because […]
Dwyane Wade‘s No. 3 jersey was retired on Saturday night by the Miami Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena. During his speech, Wade remembered late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. “Kobe said the most important thing is to try to inspire others so they can be great in whatever they try to do,” an emotional Wade said, per ESPN. […]
The Metro All-Access Purple Couch Event Ruled the Day Saturday afternoon, Metro by T-Mobile set the day’s festivities off with its Metro All-Access Purple Couch event at the University of Illinois Chicago arena. For the sit-down, Metro by T-Mobile filled UIC’s court with purple Rule Your Day™ swag, providing in-person attendees and fans watching from home […]
A couple of weeks ago, the NBA made it clear that it was going to load up its All-Star Weekend with tributes to Kobe Bryant, including having the teams wear the numbers 2 and 24 on jerseys with patches that would display nine stars for each victim who died in the helicopter crash that claimed the […]
Prior to Sunday night’s All-Star Game, Jennifer Hudson performed a special planned tribute to Kobe Bryant. Hudson delivered a stirring rendition of Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway‘s 1972 hit, “For All We Know.” The performance was announced by the league on Thursday, as this year’s ASG took place at Chicago’s United Center. Note that Chicago is Hudson’s hometown: Hudson’s […]
Don C is just trying to have fun. You can tell from the giant smile on his face when he sits down in the greenroom, drink in hand. The creator behind an enormous amount of collaborations releasing in Chicago for NBA All-Star Weekend has been mingling with his friends, including Rhude’s Rhuigi Villaseñor, Travis Scott’s […]
