Appearing on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," Grammys host Alicia Keys detailed the backstage frenzy that preceded her poignant tribute to Kobe Bryant.

"Hair Love" writer-director-producer Matthew A. Cherry is the first former NFL player to win an Oscar. He is the second pro athlete to win after Kobe Bryant.

Episode five of The Last Dance proved to be an emotional watch as a never-before-seen interview with Kobe Bryant was aired.

Vanessa Bryant has filed a claim against the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department over deputies sharing "unauthorized" photos of the scene of the helicopter crash that killed her husband Kobe Bryant, their daughter and seven others.

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has apologized after he said someone hacked his Twitter account to send inappropriate tweets about several athletes, including LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kobe Bryant.

Many teachers scrapped their lesson plans on Monday and gave their students space to talk about Kobe Bryant.

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of late NBA star Kobe Bryant, filed a legal claim Friday against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department over graphic photos that deputies allegedly took and shared of the helicopter crash scene where her husband, 13-year-old daughter, Gigi, and seven others were killed in late January.

The families allege that the two helicopter companies were careless and negligent

NBA star filmed scenes weeks before his tragic death in January

Archive footage shows Jordan tell Bryant 'I'll see you down the road' after first match together

“Wish we were all together.”

She shared the sentimental letter on Instagram.

Sneaker heads, rejoice.

The story of Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan sharing the court the last time on March 28, 2003, when the kid scored 55 points and the G.O.A.T. had 23.

The tragic loss of Kobe Bryant on January 26, 2020 came as a devastating shock to sports fans around the world, including millions of people in China who awoke to this terrible news. Two circumstantial factors made the emotional reaction by the Chinese people­­––and their heartfelt affection and admiration for this legendary basketball player and…

Vanessa Bryant celebrated the 19th anniversary of her wedding to her late husband Kobe Bryant on Saturday with a touching Instagram post.

"My king, my heart, my best friend. Happy 19th wedding anniversary. I miss you so much. I wish you were here to hold me in your arms. I love you," she wrote, posting a picture of the couple. Five-time NBA champion Bryant and the couple's 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash in Los Angeles on January 26. Gianna, along with her basketball teammates Payton Chester and Alyssa Altobelli, who also died in the crash, were honored at Friday's WNBA draft as honorary selections.

 

 

 

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My king, my heart, my best friend. Happy 19th wedding anniversary baby. I miss you so much. I wish you were here to hold me in your arms. I love you. ❤ï¸Â

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Vanessa Bryant recorded an emotional message for the draft broadcast, saying being drafted into the women's league "would have been a dream come true" for Gianna. After the conclusion of the draft on Friday night, the WNBA announced the creation of the Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award, given to "an individual or group who has made significant contributions to the visibility, perception and advancement of women's and girls' basketball at all levels."

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Neymar has paid tribute to Kobe Bryant after one of basketball's greatest ever players died in a helicopter crash. The news broke shortly before PSG's Ligue 1 victory over Lille.

Bryant lost his life in a helicopter crash last Sunday, which also claimed the lives of eight others, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. Sancho dedicated his goal to Bryant.

West and his Sunday Service Choir launched into his single All Day, as he told the audience: 'I asked [Kobe] what he thought about this song, and his only response was "theme music."'

Kanye West revealed that the death of 'one of my best friends' Kobe Bryant was 'a game changer for me.' Kobe died aged 41 this January with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others.

Ellen DeGeneres gave an emotional speech at the start of her daytime talk show The Ellen DeGeneres show on Monday, which will air as Tuesday's episode. 

After meditating in her dressing room backstage, the 39-year-old Grammy Awards host enlisted Boyz II Men to sing their 1991 hit It's So Hard To Say Goodbye with her at his 'house' Staples Center

Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna tragically died in a helicopter one week ago along seven other passengers. Ciara and husband Russell Wilson honored the NBA legend at the Super Bowl.

While the message was sincere, the word-for-word tweets prompted many to call out Figo for a lack of effort with the only difference between the two posts was the accompanying images.

The hole on the par-3 16th will be cut 24 paces on and eight from the left edge of the green to honour Bryant's two most iconic shirt numbers during his remarkable 20-year career within NBA.

Justin Bieber's $1200 art purchase has helped raise $12.5K for Kobe Bryant's Mama fund. The artists created 260 mini versions of Justin's and donated 24% of profits to the Mamba On Three fund.

The 25-year-old singer was a friend of the basketball icon - who died in a helicopter crash in January - and Justin has admitted the tragic incident has reminded him of his real priorities in life.

Rihanna paid tribute to Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and the seven others killed during helicopter crash: 'Still doesn't feel real'

'I just cannot understand it. I don't understand it. I'll never understand it to this day,' she told Entertainment Tonight. They had dated in 1996 after he had a long crush on her.

Former president Barack Obama tweeted Kobe Bryant was 'a legend on the court and just getting started in what would have been a meaningful second act,' after the NBA star's death on Sunday.

Kris Jenner hits the studio following an emotional couple of days since Kobe Bryant's passing. The momager family donned an all-black ensemble and a somber expression as she headed to her car.

LeBron James is on the cusp of adding another piece of history to his bow as he continues to cement his legacy as one of the NBA's greatest-ever players.

The legendary basketball player took to social media hours before his death to celebrate Lebron James surpassing him to earn the No. 2 All-Time Top Scorer title.

Kobe Bryant heaped praise on fellow basketball icon and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James in what proved to be his final tweet before a fatal helicopter crash on Sunday in California. 

BBC News at Ten ran a segment paying tribute to the former NBA superstar but mistakenly showed a video of LA Lakers player LeBron James on the court, rather than Bryant.

The NBA has postponed the Los Angeles Lakers' next game against the Clippers on Tuesday night after the deaths of retired superstar Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others in a helicopter crash.

A heartbroken LeBron James shared a clip of himself playfully embracing Kobe Bryant on the sidelines of an NBA fixture in Los Angeles just four weeks ago.

LeBron James took part in an outdoor workout on Wednesday as he prepared to return to the court following the death of close friend Kobe Bryant. 

As LeBron James and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for their Friday night game against the Los Angeles Clippers, James showed off a new tattoo that pays homage to Kobe Bryant.

The Los Angeles Lakers stars were at Avra Beverly Hills Estiatorio restaurant on Thursday as they grabbed a bite to eat one the eve of their return to the court.

Los Angeles Lakers have paid tribute to Kobe Bryant by lining every seat in the 20,000-capacity Staples Center with his retired No 24 jersey ahead of the first match since his tragic death.

James took to Instagram Friday with a photo of the tattoo, which features a black coiled snake, entwined with roses and Bryant's numbers '24' and '8,' featuring the words 'Mamba 4 Life.'

The NBA's best players will descend on Chicago this weekend as the 69th edition of the All-Star game takes place in the Windy City. 

A string of stirring tributes preceded the game on Sunday in Chicago, where teams captained by LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo will wear jerseys honoring Bryant and his daughter.

Kawhi Leonard made it look effortless, nailing one 3-pointer after another and nearly matching an All-Star Game record. The tough part came afterward when he was asked about the late Kobe Bryant.

The 35-year-old Los Angeles Lakers point forward was asked by ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin on Tuesday if he was at Staples Center for the Kobe and Gianna Bryant: Celebration of Life.

The shirt was worn by James in February as the NBA's best players descended on Chicago for the 69th edition of the All-Star game. Giannis Antetokounmpo and James were the captains.

The Australian tennis star took to Instagram to unveil his new sleeve tattoo on his right arm which features the fallen LA Lakers legend, Lebron James and Michael Jordan's Nike sneakers.

Kim Kardashian attended a midnight Sunday Service in honour of her friend Kobe Bryant.

Tristan Thompson was quick to tweet that 'I hope this isn't true man!!' upon hearing the news that the 41-year-old was one of five people killed in the crash.