May 25, 2013

Magic Johnson’s Son E.J. Talks Coming Out (Watch)

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*The 20-year-old son of NBA legend Magic Johnson says he was surprised by the national attention over his homosexuality, something that he revealed to his supportive family several years ago. Earvin Johnson III, known as E.J., says he feels like he’s coming out of the closet all over again, and that he’s “reveling” in the [...]




Kobe Bryant Praises Magic for Supporting Gay Son

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*Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant was asked yesterday about Magic Johnson’s support of his son EJ, who went public with his same-sex relationship this week and was captured by TMZ cameras walking hand in hand with his boyfriend. “Of course Magic is supportive of and loves his son,” Kobe told TMZ in response. “Why should [...]




Magic Johnson’s Son EJ Out and Proud; Goes Public with BF (Video)

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*TMZ cameras caught up with Magic Johnson’s 20-year-old son Earvin Johnson III, a.k.a. EJ, as he was walking down Sunset Blvd. hand in hand with his boyfriend. EJ, who has rarely been spotted by the paparazzi, was dressed in a black fur coat and toted a red bag as he graciously fielded questions from the [...]




Magic Johnson Sued by his Former Flight Attendant

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*Earvin “Magic” Johnson has been sued by a former employee of his private jet who alleges she was fired without cause. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] Lanita Thomas, who worked as his flight attendant from 2004 until last month, says she was given her walking papers after Magic claimed she arrived 15 minutes late for [...]




Magic Johnson Opens Another ‘Bridgescape’ School in Ga.

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*NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson has brought his education program to Georgia. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] The Magic Johnson Bridgescape center, now open and accepting students in Atlanta, is designed to assist high school-age students who have either left school or are at risk of leaving. It allows students to earn a standard high [...]




Video: Magic Johnson Introduced as LA Dodgers Co-Owner

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*Earvin “Magic” Johnson appeared Wednesday morning at Dodger Stadium alongside Los Angeles Dodgers baseball legends – including iconic announcer Vin Scully, onetime owner Peter O’Malley, former manager Tommy Lasorda and more than a dozen former players – at an event to introduce the team’s new ownership group. Johnson and Chicago-based financial services firm Guggenheim Partners, [...]




Arsenio Doing ‘Apprentice’ Only to Help Pal Magic Johnson

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*“Celebrity Apprentice” is only four shows in, and already Arsenio Hall has found himself called back to the boardroom more than once. The former talk show host says he doesn’t mind the stress of having to argue for his survival against Donald Trump, because it’s all for a worthy cause. He’s playing for the charity [...]




Diddy to Formally Announce Plans for Cable Network Revolt

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*Earvin Magic Johnson isn’t the only one moving forward with his own cable network. Today, Sean “Diddy” Combs is scheduled to announce more details about the launch of his music-themed cable channel called Revolt, The New York Times reported, citing confirmation from his PR agency. According to the Times, Combs’ channel could launch at the [...]




Magic Johnson’s Cable Channel ‘Aspire’ Set for June Launch

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*NBA legend-turned-business mogul, Earvin Magic Johnson, is gearing up for the next phase of his expansive business portfolio – running his own network. According to the Los Angeles Times, the Hall of Famer is preparing for the summer launch of Aspire, a 24-hour channel with a focus on what Johnson called positive, uplifting images of [...]




Magic/Bird Rivalry Makes Fast Break Toward Broadway

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*The playwright behind the Broadway play “Lombardi” is now setting his sights on the drama between NBA legends Larry Bird and Earvin “Magic” Johnson. The Associated Press is reporting that Eric Simonson is working on “Magic/Bird,” a new play that will chronicle the rivalry between the basketball Hall of Famers. Producers Fran Kirmser and Tony [...]




Magic Johnson to Chair Parent Company of Vibe Magazine

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*Vibe Holdings – the parent company of Vibe Magazine, Vibe.com and Uptown Magazine, as well as the “Soul Train” TV show and library – announced today that Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s company has come on board as a part owner of the entire operation. Magic Johnson Enterprises and Ron Burkle’s The Yucaipa Companies join existing owner, [...]




Magic Sells LA Lakers Shares; Reportedly Eyes Pistons

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*After 10 years of owning a piece of the Los Angeles Lakers, former team member Earvin “Magic” Johnson has sold his share of the franchise to a long time season ticket holder for an undisclosed amount. Johnson, who played 13 years for the Lakers, originally paid $10 million in 1994 for a 4.5% share of [...]