Dwayne Johnson recently sat down with Esquire, where he opened up about his desire to star as the next James Bond. Johnson revealed that his grandfather, Peter Maivia, played a villain in 1967’s You Only Live Twice. At the time, 007 was played by the legendary Sean Connery. While Johnson says he would like to follow in his …
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Magic Johnson Opens Up About Living with HIV 30 Years After Being Diagnosed
Basketball legend Magic Johnson opened up to “CBS Mornings” about the day his basketball career was interrupted by a stunning HIV diagnosis 30 years ago. Johnson discussed the shocking moment three decades ago and how it affected his life. The Los Angeles Laker star was a newlywed who had no idea …
Read More »Actor and Comedian AJ Johnson Has Passed Away at 55
Actor and comedian AJ Johnson has passed away at 55. TMZ reported that Johnson’s nephew found him lifeless in a Los Angeles store earlier this month. He was pronounced dead later at a nearby hospital. The actor and comedian was best known for his role as Ezal on “Friday”. “Our …
Read More »John David Washington Talks Acting, Following In The Footsteps Of His Famous Dad
Following in the footsteps of a parent known worldwide as one of Hollywood’s leading men can be quite intimidating and stressful, but for this former athlete turned actor, it was something he always wanted to do. Former running back John David Washington, 36, spoke with the Wall Street Journal about …
Read More »Ecstasy, of the Legendary Rap Group Whodini, Passed Away
John “Ecstacy” Fletcher, 1/3 of the legendary Rap trio “Whodini,” has died at 56. The Brooklyn, New York-based trio consisted of vocalist and main lyricist Jalil Hutchins; co-vocalist John Fletcher, a.k.a. Ecstasy; and turntable artist DJ Drew Carter, a.k.a. Grandmaster Dee. Whodini burst on the scene in the early ’80s …
Read More »Boston Celtics Legend Tommy Heinsohn Passes Away At 86
Tommy Heinsohn, a Boston Celtics legend, has passed away at the age of 86. The team confirmed Heinsohn’s passing Monday in a statement. “This is a devastating loss,” the Celtics said. “Tommy was the ultimate Celtic. For the past 18 years, our ownership group has relied hugely on Tommy’s advice …
Read More »Netflix Picks Up John David Washington Thriller “Born To Be Murdered”
Actor John David Washington has scored a major win with Netflix picking up his thriller “Born to Be Murdered,” which he also stars in. The film was shot in Greece in 2019 and centers around a vacationing couple, played by Washington and Alicia Vikander, who fall victim to a conspiracy …
Read More »Legendary LIV Club Isn’t Sure When It Will Reopen
The infamous Miami night club LIV remains shut down due to the coronavirus but also due to the power struggle between state and local government. According to Newsbreak, the surge of the virus is what both would like to control. And although the club can open under the state’s Governor …
Read More »Yoko Ono Sues John Lennon’s Former Aide For Violating Court Order
The widow of John Lennon is suing his former aide for speaking on her. Yoko Ono, 87, has accused former aide Frederic Seaman of violating a court order–which was issued in 2002, by discussing the Beatles legend during a 23-minute interview last month. Seaman was “flanked by Lennon memorabilia” and …
Read More »Mark David Chapman Killed John Lennon For ‘Glory;’ Claims He Was “Angry and Jealous”
Written By @cabbagepatchgrl According to transcripts obtained by ABC News, John Lennon’s murderer, Mark David Chapman, was denied parole for the 11th time. At the hearing, Chapman said he killed the Beatles legend for “glory.” Chapman said he killed Lennon because he was ‘angry and jealous’ of how he lived …
Read More »Magic Johnson’s Life Insurance Company Is Supporting Small Businesses With $100 Million Fund Amid Pandemic
Former NBA legend Magic Johnson is helping those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. According to The Wall Street Journal, Johnson’s life insurance company EquiTrust Life Insurance Co. will begin offering women and minority-owned small businesses “up to $100 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans,” due to COVID-19. Per the …
Read More »Rihanna Surpasses Elton John On The British Sunday Times’ Rich List
Rihanna fans have been impatiently waiting for new music to be released by the songstress, but clearly, she’s been a little busy making some serious bank. The Bajan pop star turned beauty, and fashion mogul is now a resident of London, England, where she comes in at third place on …
Read More »BA Exclusive: Swizz Beatz & Timbaland Are Responsible For Starting The Legendary IG Live Battles: “We Wanted To Put Something On For The Creatives”
The coronavirus has us all quarantined and stuck in the house, but thank goodness for Instagram Live. Specifically, the legendary battle between Swizz Beatz and Timbaland. With both producers equipped with a vault of timeless hits, over 20K viewers tuned in on their smartphones all around the world. The long …
Read More »Comedic Legend Adam Sandler to Receive The ASCAP Founders Award; Joins The Ranks Of Hip-Hop Legends The Notorious B.I.G. and Dr. Dre and More
written by @Choose_Wisely2 Comedic legend Adam Sandler will be honored with the ASCAP Founders Award at the 37th annual Pop Music Awards. ⠀⠀⠀ The ASCAP Founders Award is presented to songwriters and composers who have made pioneering contributions to music by inspiring and influencing their fellow music creators, according to the …
Read More »Magic Johnson Opens Up About His Biggest Financial Regret
Five-time NBA legend, Magic Johnson, has had a very successful career, whether it was on the court or simply being a businessman. In a recent interview with Yahoo Finance, Johnson opened up about one of his biggest financial regrets earlier in his career. “I was 19 years old, just won …
Read More »Rest In Power, Pops: John Witherspoon’s Most Memorable Quotes
Tuesday night, the entertainment world received the devastating news that legendary comedian and actor John Witherspoon had passed away at age 77. John’s son, JD Witherspoon, confirmed the news via Twitter, which was followed by an outpouring of condolences and support from fans and entertainers alike. Witherspoon was best known …
Read More »That’s Baller: Magic Johnson’s Italian Summer Vacation On A Yacht Costs $1 Million Per Week
The name Magic Johnson is legendary in the NBA and world of sports. His long-standing career and recent departure from his role as President of Basketball Operations with the LA Lakers, has afforded him many luxuries that one can only dream of. For his annual summer vacations, Magic has been …
Read More »‘Snowfall’ Season Finale Pays Tribute To John Singleton; Son To Make TV Debut
Legendary filmmaker John Singleton left behind a plethora of timeless movies and tv shows after his recent passing. One of which has decided to pay tribute to Singleton in a major way with its season 3 finale. ‘Snowfall’ production has completed an entire rewrite of the third season’s finale in …
Read More »L.A. City Council President Declares May 21st, “John Singleton Day”
Less than a month after his untimely passing, John Singleton is set to be honored with his own day. Now, not only will the life and legacy of the legendary filmmaker be remembered through his classic works in film and television, but it will also be memorialized in his hometown, …
Read More »John Singleton’s Executive Producer Credit Will Remain On Snowfall
After the untimely death of legendary director John Singleton, many fans were left wondering how his latest project, “Snowfall” would continue without him. Singleton was heavily involved in the creative process of the FX drama as the co-creator, producer, and director and now, sources close to “Snowfall” have revealed plans …
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