Eight deputies took photos of Kobe Bryant helicopter crash, but sheriff says they DIDN’T break rules

The Los Angeles County Sheriff says eight of his deputies were discovered to have taken photos of the wreckage of the helicopter that crashed and killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, 13, and seven others in Calabasas, California, on January 26. Sheriff Alex Villanueva also said that he had the images deleted because … Read more

Vanessa Bryant ‘devastated by report deputies shared graphic photos of Kobe helicopter crash scene’

Vanessa Bryant is ‘absolutely devastated’ by allegations that deputies shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash scene where Kobe Bryant, their 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others were killed. her lawyer said in a statement Saturday. The Los Angeles Times reported on Thursday that a public safety source with knowledge of the events had seen … Read more

Vanessa Bryant shares excerpt of husband Kobe Bryant’s 2015 Muse Documentary, set to Beyonce’s XO

Her husband Kobe Bryant and daughter Gigi died in a California helicopter crash alongside seven others on January 26. And on Thursday, Vanessa Bryant shared an excerpt of Kobe’s 2015 Muse Documentary, which featured the song XO by Beyonce. Vanessa wrote: ‘Missing you both so much,’ sweetly adding ‘even missing your “earthquakes” – (leg shakes).’  … Read more

Inside Lakers’ flight back to LA as they learned of Kobe’s death and LeBron James led a team prayer 

The morning after overtaking Kobe Bryant for third on the NBA’s all-time scoring list and receiving a congratulatory phone call from his retired former rival, Lakers star LeBron James found himself leading a spontaneous prayer circle on a team flight back to Los Angeles, he has revealed, attempting to make sense of the tragic helicopter … Read more

MARTIN SAMUEL: Maria Sharapova turned in some Oscar-worthy performances in her time

MARTIN SAMUEL: Maria Sharapova produced one final Oscar-worthy performance in her retirement video… but it was pretty much goodbye to elite standard tennis as soon as she said farewell to meldonium Maria Sharapova announced she was ‘saying goodbye’ to tennis at the age of 32 The five-time Grand Slam champion has provided some Oscar-worthy moments  … Read more

Michael Jordan references ‘crying Jordan’ meme during his tear-filled tribute to late Kobe Bryant

Michael Jordan wasn’t masking his emotions during Monday’s celebration of life for fellow NBA legend Kobe Bryant. The former Chicago Bull broke down in tears as he paid tribute to the late Laker at the memorial at LA’s Staples’ Center. After talking about what a privilege it was to get to know Bryant, who he … Read more

Beyonce looks to the heavens as she honors her late friend Kobe Bryant at public memorial

Beyonce looked to the heavens as she honored her late friend Kobe Bryant by performing his favorite song XO, at the NBA star’s public memorial on Monday. Taking to the stage at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Monday, she opened the day’s proceedings in dignified yet passionate style, watched by a 20,000-strong crowd in … Read more

Fans admire Vanessa Bryant’s during memorial service for Kobe and Gianna

Fans have expressed their admiration of Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, who offered a poignant portrait of her NBA superstar husband and their daughter at Monday’s sold-out memorial service. Kobe, 41, and Gianna, 13, were among nine people who were killed in the January 26 helicopter crash in Los Angeles. Speaking at times through tears, Vanessa … Read more

Kim and Khloe Kardashian join Kanye West and Kris Jenner as they mourn family friend Kobe Bryant

The Kardashian family were among the mourners celebrating the life of Kobe Bryant at his public memorial on Monday. Sitting in the star-studded crowd at the Staples Centre, Kim and Khloe Kardashian joined Kanye West and Kris Jenner. All were personal friends of the Bryant family, and appeared visibly moved as they watched Kobe’s widow … Read more

Jada Pinkett Smith confronts Snoop Dogg about his attack on Gayle King

Jada Pinkett Smith confronts Snoop Dogg about his attack on Gayle King amid Kobe controversy: ‘My heart dropped’ Jada Pinkett Smith spoke to Snoop Dogg about how he publicly berated Gayle King in an upcoming episode of Red Table Talk    Smith said her ‘heart dropped’ when she heard Snoop’s attack on King  King faced backlash … Read more