Kobe Bryant

Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Reveals the Encouraging Texts Kobe Bryant Sent Her After Tough Losses

Tennis champion Naomi Osaka reflected on her friendship with mentor Kobe Bryant in a new interview. Scroll on to read more about the late star's helpful advice.

August 25, 2020

How NBA Stars LeBron James and More Honored Kobe Bryant on Mamba Day

The Los Angeles Lakers paid tribute to the late legend on Monday, Aug. 24 by wearing "Black Mamba" jerseys during Game Four of the first round of NBA playoffs.

August 25, 2020

Vanessa Bryant Honors Kobe Bryant on What Would've Been His 42nd Birthday

Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram to share a special tribute in honor of Kobe Bryant's birthday. The late star would have turned 42 today, Sunday, Aug. 23.

August 23, 2020

Vanessa Bryant Honors Kobe On What Would've Been His 42nd Birthday

Mamba forever. Vanessa Bryant pens a heartfelt message in honor of her late husband's birthday. See other messages from LeBron James, Dwyane Wade & more.

August 23, 2020

"Moesha" Star Brandy Norwood's First E! Interview: E! News Rewind

In honor of Brandy's hit show "Moesha" coming to Netflix, check out her first sit-down interview with E! where she talks music, Kobe Bryant and more.

August 8, 2020

Jamie Foxx Details His Trash Talk Conversations With Kobe Bryant

Jamie Foxx shared a story about Kobe Bryant and the late Lakers legend's fifth NBA Championship ring during Wednesday's episode of The Tonight Show.

August 6, 2020

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WNBA Rookie Sabrina Ionescu Reveals Her Ultimate Goal and Why She's Still Playing for Kobe Bryant

LeBron James sings her praises. Steph Curry, too. Here's why WNBA's brightest rookie, Sabrina Ionescu, is being hailed as the person who just might change the sport for good.

August 2, 2020

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How Kobe Bryant's Latest Book Proves He Was a Champion for Mental Health

Kobe Bryant’s latest project called Geese Are Never Swans is another example of how the NBA legend advocated for athletes and mental health.

July 21, 2020

Vanessa Bryant Reveals "SATC" Dress Kobe Gifted Her

The late Lakers icon's wife rediscovers a romantic present Bryant gave her from the "Sex and the City" series finale. Watch!

July 7, 2020

2020 BET Awards: Lil Wayne Pays Tribute to Kobe Bryant

The rapper added new verses to his 2009 mixtape song "Kobe Bryant" to honor the NBA legend, who died in a helicopter crash along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna in January.

June 29, 2020

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Shaquille O'Neal Reveals Origin Story for Aaron Carter's Hit Song, "That's How I Beat Shaq"

For today's HappE! Hour, Shaquille O'Neal opened up about Aaron Carter's famous '01 single, Kobe Bryant and more.

June 22, 2020

Pau Gasol Pays Tribute to Late Teammate Kobe Bryant During 2020 ESPYS

Pau Gasol and rapper Snoop Dogg help pay tribute to the late Los Angeles Laker Kobe

June 22, 2020

Vanessa Bryant Honors Kobe Bryant On Family's First Father's Day Without Him

Vanessa Bryant is keeping her late husband's legacy alive. On Father's Day, she shared a special and touching tribute to the Lakers legend.

June 21, 2020

Vanessa Bryant Pushes to Pass Helicopter Safety Bill

Nearly 5 months after Gigi & Kobe Bryant's tragic deaths, Vanessa urges Congress to pass a bill named after her late husband and daughter.

June 19, 2020

Vanessa Bryant Urges Congress to Pass Helicopter Safety Bill in Honor of Gianna and Kobe Bryant

Vanessa Bryant has released a statement to lawmakers regarding the helicopter safety bill that was named after Gianna and Kobe Bryant. Read her message.

June 18, 2020

Why Vanessa Bryant Is Blocking Kobe and Gigi Fan Pages on IG: ''We Had to Do This for Our Own Healing''

Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram this weekend to share with her followers that it's difficult be on social media and see photos on her feed of her late husband Kobe Bryant and her daughter Gianna.

June 14, 2020

Vanessa Bryant Reveals Tattoos Honoring Gianna and Kobe Bryant

Vanessa Bryant shared a video of herself getting a tattoo in honor of her late husband Kobe Bryant. She also posted footage from February of her getting a tattoo in honor of her late daughter Gianna

June 11, 2020

Vanessa Bryant Says Kobe Bryant's Death Cost Their Family ''Hundreds of Millions'' of Dollars

Vanessa Bryant says Kobe Bryant’s death cost their family "hundreds of millions" of dollars

June 9, 2020

Vanessa Bryant Honors Gianna on 8th Grade Graduation Day

The wife of late NBA star Kobe Bryant commemorates another milestone in daughter Gigi's life. See her touching message!

June 6, 2020

Vanessa Bryant Honors Daughter Gianna on What Would've Been Her Graduation Day

Vanessa Bryant expresses pride in Gianna's achievement on what would've been her graduation from middle school, months after she and Kobe Bryant died in accident

June 5, 2020

Vanessa Bryant Addresses George Floyd Death As She Shares Photo of Kobe Bryant in 'I Can't Breathe' Shirt

Vanessa Bryant is encouraging fans to "fight for change" as people throughout the world take to the streets to protest the wrongful killing of George Floyd.

June 1, 2020

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Kobe Bryant Will Be Inducted Into Basketball Hall of Fame’s 2020 Class

Kobe Bryant will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of its 2020 class later this year. Find out more about his posthumous honor here.

May 28, 2020

Watching Kobe and Vanessa Bryant's Daughter Take Her First Steps Will Make You Smile

Vanessa Bryant shares a new video of her daughter Capri taking her first steps. See the clip that has fans smiling this weekend.

May 25, 2020

Gianna and Kobe Bryant's Autopsy Report Released 4 Months After Helicopter Crash

The autopsy report for Gianna and Kobe Bryant reveals how the father and daughter died in the Jan. 26 helicopter crash

May 15, 2020