“Kobe picked the pose you’re about to see,” said Vanessa Bryant at the unveiling of the statue honoring her late husband today, “so if anyone has any problems with it, tough sh*t.”
That pose, for those wondering, has the Lakers legend standing, right hand stretched upward, raising his index finger in what could be seen as an “I’m No. 1 gesture.”
It may indeed be that. Bryant, everyone knows, did not lack for confidence in his own talents.
But it is also a snapshot from the end of the game against the Toronto Raptors on January 22, 2006. In that contest, Bryant scored 81 points, the second highest single game point total in NBA history. As Bryant walked off the court that night, he held up his index finger as much in acknowledgement of the cheering crowd as in celebration of himself.
(Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Also in memory of that night,...
That pose, for those wondering, has the Lakers legend standing, right hand stretched upward, raising his index finger in what could be seen as an “I’m No. 1 gesture.”
It may indeed be that. Bryant, everyone knows, did not lack for confidence in his own talents.
But it is also a snapshot from the end of the game against the Toronto Raptors on January 22, 2006. In that contest, Bryant scored 81 points, the second highest single game point total in NBA history. As Bryant walked off the court that night, he held up his index finger as much in acknowledgement of the cheering crowd as in celebration of himself.
(Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Also in memory of that night,...
- 2/9/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
The Auschwitz Memorial is calling out WWE for their use of imagery from the concentration camp in the Wrestlemania match between Dominik and Rey Mysterio. In a five-minute promotion video introducing the contest between the wrestlers, a shot of the camp was used as b-roll while Dominik’s narration about being a hardened criminal was paired with the imagery. The match which aired Saturday, April 1, has since been edited to exclude the footage with images of barbed wire and an unidentifiable jail cell in its place. (Credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) In a statement posted by the Auschwitz Memorial on April 5, they said, “The fact that Auschwitz image was used to promote a WWE match is hard to call ‘an editing mistake.’ Exploiting the site that became a symbol of enormous human tragedy is shameless and insults the memory of all victims of Auschwitz.” The fact that Auschwitz image was...
- 4/6/2023
- TV Insider
Some of the fiercest competitors on Netflix’s Physical 100 were part of the Udt. But one of them was hurt long after the hanging competition. Kim Kyeong-baek revealed how long it took him to recover.
Kim Kyeong-baek’s arm was paralyzed from the ‘Physical 100’ hanging competition
The real survival of the fittest
Physical: 100 | now streaming on Netflix pic.twitter.com/ClEpAtOnox
— Golden (@netflixgolden) January 26, 2023
We heard multiple times throughout the episode that people’s arms were going numb trying to hang onto the bars. Most decided to drop at that point except for the last two remaining in the second wave.
Kyeong-baek and Olympic gymnast Yang Hak-seon held out as long as they could. The former instructor stayed still while looking at Hak-seon. Someone described him as being like a corpse. Mma fighter Choo Sung-hoon was surprised he lasted so long, given his weight.
“I didn’t want to lose,...
Kim Kyeong-baek’s arm was paralyzed from the ‘Physical 100’ hanging competition
The real survival of the fittest
Physical: 100 | now streaming on Netflix pic.twitter.com/ClEpAtOnox
— Golden (@netflixgolden) January 26, 2023
We heard multiple times throughout the episode that people’s arms were going numb trying to hang onto the bars. Most decided to drop at that point except for the last two remaining in the second wave.
Kyeong-baek and Olympic gymnast Yang Hak-seon held out as long as they could. The former instructor stayed still while looking at Hak-seon. Someone described him as being like a corpse. Mma fighter Choo Sung-hoon was surprised he lasted so long, given his weight.
“I didn’t want to lose,...
- 2/6/2023
- by Nicole Weaver
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Buddy Holly was looking for a change in his music career in 1959. After several years of performing and recording with The Crickets, he wanted to branch out as a producer. He scouted new talent on his Decca record label; and came across two men whose lives he would exponentially change. One was country superstar Waylon Jennings. The other was Lou Giordano, my father. Sixty-four years after the day the music died, when Buddy perished in a plane crash alongside Ritchie Valens, the Big Bopper, and pilot Roger Peterson, I’m looking back at my father’s special relationship with Buddy
Buddy Holly and Lou Giordano | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images/Brunswick Records Lou Giordano was a jack-of-all-trades who dreamed of becoming a singing superstar
My father, Lou Giordano, was a man who always dreamed big. He lived life to the fullest, or at least as full as a man could...
Buddy Holly and Lou Giordano | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images/Brunswick Records Lou Giordano was a jack-of-all-trades who dreamed of becoming a singing superstar
My father, Lou Giordano, was a man who always dreamed big. He lived life to the fullest, or at least as full as a man could...
- 2/3/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Simu Liu and his girlfriend Allison Hsu are looking more loved-up than ever.
The Canadian actor and his Digital Marketing Manager partner were all smiles as they attended a basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Charlotte Hornets at L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena earlier this week.
Simu Liu and Allison Hsu attend a game between the Charlotte Hornets and the L.A. Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on December 21, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Read More: Simu Liu And Girlfriend Allison Hsu Take In The Christmas Lights At Rockefeller Plaza
Liu and Hsu went Instagram official last month, before they were seen posing in adorable holiday sweaters at the “Violent Night” premiere in L.A.
Simu Liu and Allison Hsu. — Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images
Ever since then, the pair have not held back when it comes to loved-up social media posts.
The Canadian actor and his Digital Marketing Manager partner were all smiles as they attended a basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Charlotte Hornets at L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena earlier this week.
Simu Liu and Allison Hsu attend a game between the Charlotte Hornets and the L.A. Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on December 21, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Read More: Simu Liu And Girlfriend Allison Hsu Take In The Christmas Lights At Rockefeller Plaza
Liu and Hsu went Instagram official last month, before they were seen posing in adorable holiday sweaters at the “Violent Night” premiere in L.A.
Simu Liu and Allison Hsu. — Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images
Ever since then, the pair have not held back when it comes to loved-up social media posts.
- 12/23/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Eminem and Snoop Dogg are set to transform the MTV Video Music Awards stage for a first-of-its-kind performance of their hit “From the D 2 The Lbc,” inspired by the world of the Otherside metaverse. Airing live from the Prudential Center in New Jersey on Sunday, August 28, the event will see the rap icons come together. Eminem and Snoop Dogg are currently up for the Best Hip Hop VMA at this year’s ceremony for “From The D 2 The Lbc.” (Credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) The nominated song is the first collaboration between the hip-hop superstars in over 20 years. MTV partnered with Yuga Labs in order to bring this exciting collaboration and performance to life. More than a decade in the making, it’s been 12 years since Eminem performed on the VMA stage and 17 years for Snoop Dogg. The last time Eminem appeared, he sang “Not Afraid” and “Love the Way You Lie” for the 2010 ceremony.
- 8/25/2022
- TV Insider
Image Source: Getty / Ronald Martinez
Kanye West's Instagram antics are jeopardizing his ability to use the social media platform. The 44-year-old rapper was reportedly put on a 24-hour ban from the app and will not be able to post, comment, or send messages, per TMZ and Rolling Stone. West's representatives did not immediately respond to Rolling Stone's request for comment. Meta, the parent company of Instagram, told TMZ that some of West's recent posts violated policies on hate speech, bullying, and harassment. If West continues with violating the app's policies, he could face a permanent ban, a Meta spokesperson told the outlet.
On Wednesday, the "Donda" rapper took aim at ex-wife Kim Kardashian's boyfriend Pete Davidson and comedian D.L. Hughley, once again. He also began blasting "The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah as a response to a segment the comedian did about West's public pleas to get Kardashian back.
West...
Kanye West's Instagram antics are jeopardizing his ability to use the social media platform. The 44-year-old rapper was reportedly put on a 24-hour ban from the app and will not be able to post, comment, or send messages, per TMZ and Rolling Stone. West's representatives did not immediately respond to Rolling Stone's request for comment. Meta, the parent company of Instagram, told TMZ that some of West's recent posts violated policies on hate speech, bullying, and harassment. If West continues with violating the app's policies, he could face a permanent ban, a Meta spokesperson told the outlet.
On Wednesday, the "Donda" rapper took aim at ex-wife Kim Kardashian's boyfriend Pete Davidson and comedian D.L. Hughley, once again. He also began blasting "The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah as a response to a segment the comedian did about West's public pleas to get Kardashian back.
West...
- 3/17/2022
- by Naledi Ushe
- Popsugar.com
Source: Getty / Ronald Martinez President Obama, NBA players, and celebrities have been weighing in on La Clippers owner Donald Sterling's alleged racist remarks after audio of Sterling's comments was released on Friday. In a conversation with his former girlfriend V. Stiviano, Sterling says, "It bothers me a lot that you want to broadcast that you're associating with black people." The pair's argument gets heated, and he adds, "You can sleep with them, you can bring them in, you can do whatever you want. The little I ask you is not to promote it on that [Instagram] and not to bring them to my games." In the wake of the controversy, Stiviano claims she wasn't Sterling's girlfriend, saying she worked for the Clippers. Meanwhile, company sponsors including State Farm, Virgin America, and CarMax are also distancing themselves from the organization. As for the team, the players participated in a silent protest by...
- 4/28/2014
- by Laura Marie Meyers
- Popsugar.com
Nicki announces 15 European dates for her Pink Friday Tour beginning June 8 in Stockholm, Sweden.
By Jocelyn Vena
Nicki Minaj
Photo: Ronald Martinez/ Getty Images
Nicki, Roman, Martha and the rest of the one-woman gang are headed across the pond. On Monday morning (March 19), Nicki Minaj took to Twitter to announce 15 European dates for her Pink Friday Tour. So far it looks like the Young Money Mc will start her trek on June 8 at the Annexet in Stockholm, Sweden. After that, she will touch Norway, Denmark, France, Italy and London for 15 dates.
The presale for Nicki's Oslo, Norway, date began Monday, and tickets to the Stockholm show will be pre-sold Tuesday. Tickets for subsequent shows will go on sale in the coming weeks.
The Harajuku Barbie's sophomore LP Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded is scheduled to be released on April 3. On Friday, Nicki released the track list for the album and revealed collaborations with Chris Brown,...
By Jocelyn Vena
Nicki Minaj
Photo: Ronald Martinez/ Getty Images
Nicki, Roman, Martha and the rest of the one-woman gang are headed across the pond. On Monday morning (March 19), Nicki Minaj took to Twitter to announce 15 European dates for her Pink Friday Tour. So far it looks like the Young Money Mc will start her trek on June 8 at the Annexet in Stockholm, Sweden. After that, she will touch Norway, Denmark, France, Italy and London for 15 dates.
The presale for Nicki's Oslo, Norway, date began Monday, and tickets to the Stockholm show will be pre-sold Tuesday. Tickets for subsequent shows will go on sale in the coming weeks.
The Harajuku Barbie's sophomore LP Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded is scheduled to be released on April 3. On Friday, Nicki released the track list for the album and revealed collaborations with Chris Brown,...
- 3/19/2012
- MTV Music News
After performing 'Super Bass,' Mc walked offstage and celebrated her Hottest MCs placement exclusively with MTV News.
By Rob Markman
Nicki Minaj performs at the 2012 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday
Photo: Ronald Martinez/ Getty Images
Orlando, Florida — All the stars are out for the 2012 NBA All-Star Game, but before basketball's biggest names took the court at Orlando's Amway Center, Ms. Nicki Minaj set the party off right.
The reigning queen of rap rocked her smash single "Super Bass" in the jam-packed b-ball arena. Wearing a skintight white jumpsuit and a blond and pink hairdo, the Young Money Mc spit her bars and hit her dance steps in front of the thousands of fans in Amway and the millions watching at home.
After the short set, Nicki strutted back to her dressing room and spotted MTV News on the way. The topic of conversation? Our Hottest MCs in the Game VII,...
By Rob Markman
Nicki Minaj performs at the 2012 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday
Photo: Ronald Martinez/ Getty Images
Orlando, Florida — All the stars are out for the 2012 NBA All-Star Game, but before basketball's biggest names took the court at Orlando's Amway Center, Ms. Nicki Minaj set the party off right.
The reigning queen of rap rocked her smash single "Super Bass" in the jam-packed b-ball arena. Wearing a skintight white jumpsuit and a blond and pink hairdo, the Young Money Mc spit her bars and hit her dance steps in front of the thousands of fans in Amway and the millions watching at home.
After the short set, Nicki strutted back to her dressing room and spotted MTV News on the way. The topic of conversation? Our Hottest MCs in the Game VII,...
- 2/26/2012
- MTV Music News
Fans will pick which album band will play all the way through during tour stops, beginning on September 4.
By Jocelyn Vena
Hanson
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Hanson have a plan to hit the road this fall, but they don't yet know what they'll play. That's because they're letting fans vote to select which of their albums they'll perform on each night of the 2011 Musical Ride Tour.
The tour, which kicks off in September, follows the formula the guys tried out during their 5of5 concert series in New York and London, where they would set up shop at a venue for five nights in a row and play an album all the way through each night.
"Much like the 5of5 concert series both in New York and London, which blew us away, this whole tour is about looking back in order to go forward," Taylor Hanson explained in a statement.
By Jocelyn Vena
Hanson
Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
Hanson have a plan to hit the road this fall, but they don't yet know what they'll play. That's because they're letting fans vote to select which of their albums they'll perform on each night of the 2011 Musical Ride Tour.
The tour, which kicks off in September, follows the formula the guys tried out during their 5of5 concert series in New York and London, where they would set up shop at a venue for five nights in a row and play an album all the way through each night.
"Much like the 5of5 concert series both in New York and London, which blew us away, this whole tour is about looking back in order to go forward," Taylor Hanson explained in a statement.
- 7/5/2011
- MTV Music News
'We're only able to be seen through the microscope of the media,' the singer tells UsMagazine.com regarding her recent tabloid coverage.
By Jocelyn Vena
Christina Aguilera
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While the year started off a little shaky for Christina Aguilera, a new gig as one of the judges on NBC's upcoming TV talent competition "The Voice" may prove to be the career turnaround that the pop singer is looking for. And in a new interview, she admits that it's not always easy having every move you make scrutinized by the public.
"We're only able to be seen through the microscope of the media and what people gossip about," she tells UsMagazine.com "You take the good with the bad. It's by telling our stories, sharing our experiences and really giving a firsthand look at us as human beings [that shows] who we really are apart from what we seem to be.
By Jocelyn Vena
Christina Aguilera
Photo: Ronald Martinez/ Getty Images
While the year started off a little shaky for Christina Aguilera, a new gig as one of the judges on NBC's upcoming TV talent competition "The Voice" may prove to be the career turnaround that the pop singer is looking for. And in a new interview, she admits that it's not always easy having every move you make scrutinized by the public.
"We're only able to be seen through the microscope of the media and what people gossip about," she tells UsMagazine.com "You take the good with the bad. It's by telling our stories, sharing our experiences and really giving a firsthand look at us as human beings [that shows] who we really are apart from what we seem to be.
- 3/17/2011
- MTV Music News
After soft first-week sales for Bionic, experts weigh in.
By James Montgomery
Photo: Ronald Martinez/ Getty Images
Between the unexpectedly soft first-week sales for her comeback album, Bionic, constant criticism from Perez Hilton and a barrage of Lady Gaga comparisons, it hasn't been an easy few weeks for Christina Aguilera.
While the negative press is nothing new (remember the public outcry over her explicit "Dirrty" video?), the less-than-stellar album sales, controversy over her sexed-up "Not Myself Tonight" video and the recent postponement of her tour are not adding up well. So what should she do next?
We decided to pose the question to some experts, all of whom seem to agree that Aguilera has bucketloads of talent — but also has her work cut out for her.
"She's still under 30, she still has a fantastic voice, but I think her time has passed. I don't know if it's because she went away for a while,...
By James Montgomery
Photo: Ronald Martinez/ Getty Images
Between the unexpectedly soft first-week sales for her comeback album, Bionic, constant criticism from Perez Hilton and a barrage of Lady Gaga comparisons, it hasn't been an easy few weeks for Christina Aguilera.
While the negative press is nothing new (remember the public outcry over her explicit "Dirrty" video?), the less-than-stellar album sales, controversy over her sexed-up "Not Myself Tonight" video and the recent postponement of her tour are not adding up well. So what should she do next?
We decided to pose the question to some experts, all of whom seem to agree that Aguilera has bucketloads of talent — but also has her work cut out for her.
"She's still under 30, she still has a fantastic voice, but I think her time has passed. I don't know if it's because she went away for a while,...
- 6/16/2010
- MTV Music News
Since The Week in Sports began as a feature on AfterElton.com we've kept our queer eye on the photo wires to bring you a weekly compilation of the most arresting images of male athleticisim from around the world.
2009 is coming to a close, so in this final installment we thought we'd look back and gather together the best of the best. Hence The Year in Sports. (Well, technicaly the half-year in sports, since we only started this feature in July.)
Now we know not every football fan is also a tennis fan, and some rugby fanatics cannot abide men's gymnastics. So this time out we've helpfully sorted the photos by category. You can jump to whatever photo collection you want by the table of contents below. Oh, and in addition to the major sports, we've got a few special photo categories that we hope you'll enjoy!
Baseball...
2009 is coming to a close, so in this final installment we thought we'd look back and gather together the best of the best. Hence The Year in Sports. (Well, technicaly the half-year in sports, since we only started this feature in July.)
Now we know not every football fan is also a tennis fan, and some rugby fanatics cannot abide men's gymnastics. So this time out we've helpfully sorted the photos by category. You can jump to whatever photo collection you want by the table of contents below. Oh, and in addition to the major sports, we've got a few special photo categories that we hope you'll enjoy!
Baseball...
- 12/23/2009
- by dennis
- The Backlot
Fort Worth, TX - November 14: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the Tcu Horned Frogs on the sidelines during the game against The Utah Utes at Amon G. Carter Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Fort Worth, Texas. Tcu won the game 55-28. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Ardiff, Wales - November 15: Richie Rees of Cardiff goes over the line for a try as he is held up by Alex Corbisiero during the Lv Anglo Welsh Cup game between Cardiff Blues and London Irish on November 15, 2009 at Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by John Gichigi/Getty Images)
Paris - November 15: Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action during his Final match against Gael Monfils of France during the Atp Masters Series at the Palais Omnisports De Paris-Bercy on November 15, 2009 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Paris - November 10: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France celebrates victory after...
Ardiff, Wales - November 15: Richie Rees of Cardiff goes over the line for a try as he is held up by Alex Corbisiero during the Lv Anglo Welsh Cup game between Cardiff Blues and London Irish on November 15, 2009 at Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by John Gichigi/Getty Images)
Paris - November 15: Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action during his Final match against Gael Monfils of France during the Atp Masters Series at the Palais Omnisports De Paris-Bercy on November 15, 2009 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Paris - November 10: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France celebrates victory after...
- 11/18/2009
- by dennis
- The Backlot
Melbourne, Australia - September 25: Corey Jones of North Ballarat flies for the ball during the Vfl Grand Final match between the North Ballarat Roosters and the Northern Bullants at Etihad Stadium on September 25, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
Mendrisio, Switzerland - September 25: Alexandre Vinokourov of Kazachstan prepares to train for the 2009 Uci Road World Championships on September 25, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
Glendale, Az - September 26: Joao Maciel of Brazil celebrates a point in the round 3 match against USA of the Avp Crocs Tour World Challenge at the Westgate City Center on September 26, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Mugla, Turkey - September 23: Two times Swimming World Champion Paul Biedermann warms up for a open water morning training session at the Agais sea during the 'Champion des Jahres' event week at the Robinson Club Sarigerme Park on September 23, 2009 in Mugla,...
Mendrisio, Switzerland - September 25: Alexandre Vinokourov of Kazachstan prepares to train for the 2009 Uci Road World Championships on September 25, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
Glendale, Az - September 26: Joao Maciel of Brazil celebrates a point in the round 3 match against USA of the Avp Crocs Tour World Challenge at the Westgate City Center on September 26, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Mugla, Turkey - September 23: Two times Swimming World Champion Paul Biedermann warms up for a open water morning training session at the Agais sea during the 'Champion des Jahres' event week at the Robinson Club Sarigerme Park on September 23, 2009 in Mugla,...
- 9/30/2009
- by dennis
- The Backlot
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