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*Magic Johnson‘s ASPiRE network has given the green light to begin production for its new original weekly talk series, “Exhale.” Created to bring honest, entertaining and candid discussion on a wide range of topics, the new show is hosted by five dynamic, successful African American women: journalist and media maven Angela Burt-Murray; actress and comedian [...]
*It’s not always easy for a Black man to cope with having a gay son. But Magic Johnson has loved and supported his son without pause. Earvin Johnson III tweeted on Thursday morning his appreciation for his family. “In the midst of all this media attention i would like to say that i am truly blessed to [...]
*Now that it’s out in the open that his son is gay, Earvin “Magic” Johnson has decided to speak out about the situation as well. The NBA legend opened up to TMZ about his son (Earvin Johnson III) being gay and the implications that his coming out will have in the black community, in the [...]
*AT&T may have a winner on its hands with the company’s new commercial campaign, featuring some of the greatest former basketball players in the NBA. Flowing from the “It’s not complicated” commercials, where a group of kids sit around comedian Beck Bennett to discuss why ‘more is better than less,’ this round of NCAA themed [...]
Gold chains. Stone washed jeans. Air brushed attire. Rain-popping colors. All describe visually, what the 90′s urban and hip hop scene looked like. And that’s exactly what Simone’s birthday party looked like.
*Leading men’s grooming line, Solo Noir, just picked up its first celebrity spokesperson to represent the line of products for ethnic men. Jonathan Slocumb signed a deal and hopes to use his celebrity to promote not only the 100 percent organic products, but also push the company’s message to empower youth. “I’m extremely honored and [...]
*Check out this interesting interview between Magic Johnson and Kevin Durant. The former NBA great and current NBA great sat down to discuss the latter’s childhood and who he patterns his game after, among other things. Magic told Durant he thought he (Durant) was already a complete player, but the OKC forward couldn’t quite bring [...]
*Apparently name changes in entertainment are all the rage! Earlier this year it was announced that Verity Records would be officially changing its name to RCA Inspiration, and then came word that EMI Gospel will now be known as Motown Gospel. In the latest name change, the GMC Network – which has already changed its [...]
*Magic wants to see it very, very badly and so do we. In fact, Mr. Johnson is putting his money where his mouth is. Ok, were talking about LeBron James and how he straight up taunts NBA fans with his off-the-hook pre-game and in-game dunks. But for whatever reason, he’s never entered the NBA All-Star [...]
*NBA legend and business mogul Earvin “Magic” Johnson, multi-Grammy Award-winning musician, actor and philanthropist Common, and Black Entertainment Television (BET) chairman and CEO Debra Lee join forces with Coca-Cola this month in a movement to uplift and pay it forward to the next generation. Kicking off the second year of its signature program, “Coca-Cola Pay [...]
*So, we already know most of y’all don’t watch NASCAR … it’s historically been a white man’s sport. But one woman is changing the game in a major way. Tia Norfleet is the first African American female in the league, and she’s about to scare off that hideous rebel flag for good … we hope. She’s [...]
*ATLANTA – The Urban League of Greater Atlanta announced today that NBA legend and business entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson will accept the “EOD Business Champion of the Year” Award and join the distinguished roster of honorees at its 51st Annual Equal Opportunity Day Dinner and Gala that will take place at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis [...]
*Get ready for a three-day weekend of fun in Las Vegas for the 2012 Soul Trail Awards. This year’s featured performers include John Legend, Fantasia, and Charlie Wilson. Jody Watley and Keri Hilson will also be hitting the stage, as two of this year’s presenters, alongside this year’s host, funnyman Cedric the Entertainer. Guess who’s [...]
*Let’s all be brutally honest here. Magic Johnson never looked sick in all the years he’s been on camera. He claims he’s not on any special, magical, rich man’s drug to suppress or completely eliminate his HIV, but it’s hard to believe he’s still got the virus, right? For the non-believers, he addressed the issue [...]
*Magic Johnson is a businessman with intentions to grow. The former NBA star purchased the rights to “Soul Train,” and is now ready to make it happen with a Don Cornelius biopic. “We’re talking about a movie of Don Cornelius, a movie of his life,” Johnson shared as a guest on ”The Wendy Williams Show” Wednesday. [...]
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