One of America's strangest celebrity sagas came to an abrupt, anticlimactic close when O.J. Simpson died at the age of 76 on April 10, 2024. The Heisman Trophy-winning running back from the University of Southern California became a professional football phenomenon during his 11-season tenure with the Buffalo Bills. He was blindingly handsome and charismatic, as comfortable in front of a camera as he was breaking tackles on the gridiron. Unlike Jim Brown, Simpson chose to keep playing football when he embarked on his acting career; and though Simpson was typically cast in supporting roles, they were often high-profile productions (namely the Best Picture-nominated "The Towering Inferno" and the Emmy-winning miniseries "Roots").
When Simpson retired, he continued to act while staying close to football as an on-field reporter for NBC. You never knew where The Juice was going to turn up, but you were never unhappy to see him. This was especially true...
When Simpson retired, he continued to act while staying close to football as an on-field reporter for NBC. You never knew where The Juice was going to turn up, but you were never unhappy to see him. This was especially true...
- 4/21/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Following the news of O.J. Simpson dying of cancer, celebrity reactions to the controversial figure’s death began pouring in.
In a statement shared by the Simpson family on Thursday morning, it was announced that on Wednesday, the former football player, who became better known for being accused of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman amid an infamous televised car chase and trial, “succumbed to his battle with cancer” while surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
Caitlyn Jenner, who married Kris Jenner shortly after the Kardashian matriarch’s divorce from Robert Kardashian, who was Simpson’s defense attorney during the murder trial, was among the first to react on social media. “Good Riddance #OJSimpson,” she tweeted.
Mia Farrow also took to X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Thinking of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman – and their families.”
Gloria Allred, the attorney who represented Nicole Brown Simpson...
In a statement shared by the Simpson family on Thursday morning, it was announced that on Wednesday, the former football player, who became better known for being accused of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman amid an infamous televised car chase and trial, “succumbed to his battle with cancer” while surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
Caitlyn Jenner, who married Kris Jenner shortly after the Kardashian matriarch’s divorce from Robert Kardashian, who was Simpson’s defense attorney during the murder trial, was among the first to react on social media. “Good Riddance #OJSimpson,” she tweeted.
Mia Farrow also took to X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Thinking of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman – and their families.”
Gloria Allred, the attorney who represented Nicole Brown Simpson...
- 4/11/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro and Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Film icon Pam Grier has teamed with Village Roadshow Pictures to develop a project based on her bestselling 2010 memoir, “Foxy: My Life in Three Acts.”
Known as the queen of 1970s Blaxploitation classics like “Coffy” and “Foxy Brown,” plus Quentin Tarantino’s Oscar-nominated film “Jackie Brown,” Grier is enjoying her latest act thanks to movies like 2023’s “Cinnamon.” That film kicked off her relationship with Village Roadshow Pictures, which produced the title under the company’s Black Noir Cinema banner for Tubi.
“Foxy: My Life in Three Acts” details Grier’s legendary screen career; her relationships with Richard Pryor, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Freddie Prinze, among others; her experience as a Black female star in an era with rampant racism and sexism; and her battle with stage-four cervical cancer, diagnosed in 1988, when she was told she had 18 months to live.
The production is in the early stages of development, so fans...
Known as the queen of 1970s Blaxploitation classics like “Coffy” and “Foxy Brown,” plus Quentin Tarantino’s Oscar-nominated film “Jackie Brown,” Grier is enjoying her latest act thanks to movies like 2023’s “Cinnamon.” That film kicked off her relationship with Village Roadshow Pictures, which produced the title under the company’s Black Noir Cinema banner for Tubi.
“Foxy: My Life in Three Acts” details Grier’s legendary screen career; her relationships with Richard Pryor, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Freddie Prinze, among others; her experience as a Black female star in an era with rampant racism and sexism; and her battle with stage-four cervical cancer, diagnosed in 1988, when she was told she had 18 months to live.
The production is in the early stages of development, so fans...
- 4/4/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Don’t mess with Josh Brolin when it comes to shooting hoops.
The Dune 2 star hosts Saturday Night Live for the third time on March 9, accompanied by musical guest Ariana Grande. Ahead of this weekend’s episode, SNL released a promo featuring Brolin facing off against featured players Molly Kearney and Devon Walker for an on-set basketball game.
In the promo, Brolin stumbles upon Kearney and Walker having a casual one-on-one game in Studio 8H. “Oh hey Josh, you wanna play?,” asks Walker, with a chirpy demeanor. But they quickly realize that Brolin isn’t here for a friendly match.
He immediately dominates the court, channeling Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and his Marvel villain role as Thanos.
After beating Kearney and Walker, Brolin howls “Anything’s possible” while pouring a bottle of orange Gatorade over himself, then spitting it out. When he notices that the cast members are tired out, he apologizes for getting too into it.
The Dune 2 star hosts Saturday Night Live for the third time on March 9, accompanied by musical guest Ariana Grande. Ahead of this weekend’s episode, SNL released a promo featuring Brolin facing off against featured players Molly Kearney and Devon Walker for an on-set basketball game.
In the promo, Brolin stumbles upon Kearney and Walker having a casual one-on-one game in Studio 8H. “Oh hey Josh, you wanna play?,” asks Walker, with a chirpy demeanor. But they quickly realize that Brolin isn’t here for a friendly match.
He immediately dominates the court, channeling Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and his Marvel villain role as Thanos.
After beating Kearney and Walker, Brolin howls “Anything’s possible” while pouring a bottle of orange Gatorade over himself, then spitting it out. When he notices that the cast members are tired out, he apologizes for getting too into it.
- 3/6/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
LeBron James became the first NBA player to reach 40,000 regular season points on Saturday night, extending his league career scoring mark during the Lakers 124-114 loss to the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com arena.
James passed the mark with a driving left hand layup early in the second quarter. There was no stop in play, but the mark was acknowledged during an ensuing timeout with a video tribute.
The night began with James needing nine points to hit 40,000. Last year, he passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most career points in NBA history.
Counting playoff and regular-season points, James had already eclipsed 40,000 points — he had 48,014 entering Saturday. However, he’s the first to accomplish the feat in regular season play.
The Lakers video tribute to LeBron James that played after he was presented the game ball during a timeout after becoming the first player in league history to reach 40,000 points. pic.
James passed the mark with a driving left hand layup early in the second quarter. There was no stop in play, but the mark was acknowledged during an ensuing timeout with a video tribute.
The night began with James needing nine points to hit 40,000. Last year, he passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most career points in NBA history.
Counting playoff and regular-season points, James had already eclipsed 40,000 points — he had 48,014 entering Saturday. However, he’s the first to accomplish the feat in regular season play.
The Lakers video tribute to LeBron James that played after he was presented the game ball during a timeout after becoming the first player in league history to reach 40,000 points. pic.
- 3/3/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
LeBron James keeps making history!
The 39-year-old basketball legend is playing in his 21st NBA season.
On February 7, 2023, LeBron passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the leage’s all-time regular season points leaderboard when he scored his 38,388th point.
The Los Angeles Lakers player just reached a new scoring milestone!
Keep reading to find out more…
During the Lakers’ home game against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night (March 2), LeBron became the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 career points.
He was just nine points short of the record prior to Saturday’s game, and he racked up 26 total points on the night.
Back in December, LeBron James showed his support for his son Bronny at his first college basketball game!
Watch the moment LeBron James scored his 40,000th point here…
LeBron James scores the bucket to become the first player in league history to score 40,000 career points...
The 39-year-old basketball legend is playing in his 21st NBA season.
On February 7, 2023, LeBron passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the leage’s all-time regular season points leaderboard when he scored his 38,388th point.
The Los Angeles Lakers player just reached a new scoring milestone!
Keep reading to find out more…
During the Lakers’ home game against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night (March 2), LeBron became the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 career points.
He was just nine points short of the record prior to Saturday’s game, and he racked up 26 total points on the night.
Back in December, LeBron James showed his support for his son Bronny at his first college basketball game!
Watch the moment LeBron James scored his 40,000th point here…
LeBron James scores the bucket to become the first player in league history to score 40,000 career points...
- 3/3/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
“Dave” is going on hiatus, as its co-creator and star Dave Burd, aka Lil Dicky, eyes other projects.
FX Networks has not officially renewed the comedy series for Season 4. The third season aired from April-May in 2023.
“After some back and forth, there are no current plans for a fourth season of ‘Dave’ right now, as Dave Burd has decided to take an extended break to focus on music and other ventures,” FX said in a statement. “That does not rule out the possibility of doing something in the future. We love the show and sincerely appreciate the creative excellence Dave, Jeff Schaffer, the cast and crew delivered with every episode. We are excited that our partnership with Dave will continue as he develops future projects for us through his overall production deal with Fxp.”
Created alongside “Curb Your Enthusiasm” EP and director Jeff Schaffer in March 2020, “Dave” stars Burd as...
FX Networks has not officially renewed the comedy series for Season 4. The third season aired from April-May in 2023.
“After some back and forth, there are no current plans for a fourth season of ‘Dave’ right now, as Dave Burd has decided to take an extended break to focus on music and other ventures,” FX said in a statement. “That does not rule out the possibility of doing something in the future. We love the show and sincerely appreciate the creative excellence Dave, Jeff Schaffer, the cast and crew delivered with every episode. We are excited that our partnership with Dave will continue as he develops future projects for us through his overall production deal with Fxp.”
Created alongside “Curb Your Enthusiasm” EP and director Jeff Schaffer in March 2020, “Dave” stars Burd as...
- 2/2/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James became the first player to be named to 20 All-Star teams Thursday night, selected for the Western Conference as part of the league’s unveiling of the 10 starters for next month’s All-Star Game in Indianapolis.
James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most All-Star selections in NBA history. Joining him in the West starting five are Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
They will face the Eastern Conference starters, with Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the voting. He is joined by Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton and Bucks guard Damian Lillard.
James, now in his 21st NBA season, is averaging 24.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 7.4 assists for the Lakers.
The coaching selections will be determined by the standings on Feb.
James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most All-Star selections in NBA history. Joining him in the West starting five are Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
They will face the Eastern Conference starters, with Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the voting. He is joined by Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton and Bucks guard Damian Lillard.
James, now in his 21st NBA season, is averaging 24.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 7.4 assists for the Lakers.
The coaching selections will be determined by the standings on Feb.
- 1/26/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s been a tumultuous year in the world of TV. The twin writers’ and actors’ strikes threw broadcast networks’ fall schedules into chaos, and economic pressures had many media companies reevaluating what shows they wanted to spend money on. The result? A wave of TV show cancellations. So, which shows got the ax in 2023? We’ve pulled together a list of some notable shows that were canceled or ended over the past 12 months. Is your favorite on the list?
‘The Rookie: Feds’ Niecy Nash-Betts and James Lesure in ‘The Rookie: Feds’ | Christopher Willard/ABC via Getty Images
ABC’s spinoff of The Rookie starred Niecy Nash-Betts as the oldest trainee agent in the FBI. It premiered in the fall of 2022 and was stuck in limbo for months after the season 1 finale aired in May 2023. In November, the network finally confirmed that The Rookie: Feds wouldn’t return for season 2. On Instagram,...
‘The Rookie: Feds’ Niecy Nash-Betts and James Lesure in ‘The Rookie: Feds’ | Christopher Willard/ABC via Getty Images
ABC’s spinoff of The Rookie starred Niecy Nash-Betts as the oldest trainee agent in the FBI. It premiered in the fall of 2022 and was stuck in limbo for months after the season 1 finale aired in May 2023. In November, the network finally confirmed that The Rookie: Feds wouldn’t return for season 2. On Instagram,...
- 12/29/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Night Court revival is set to return with a special standalone Christmas episode which will air on December 23rd at 8:30 pm.
“It’s Christmastime at Night Court,” reads the official logline. “Abby enlists Dan on her quest to track down a little girl’s letter to Santa. Gurgs’ gift for Dan isn’t what she expected. Olivia is haunted by a witness who believes herself to be The Ghost of Christmas Present.” The Night Court Christmas special will also feature NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in a guest-starring role. Fans won’t have long to wait for the second season of the series, as it’s set to premiere on January 2nd at 8 pm.
Related The Sandman, Abbott Elementary, and other TV shows to restart production after the SAG-AFTRA strike ends
The new Night Court series revolves around “unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone (Melissa Rauch), the daughter of the late Harry Stone,...
“It’s Christmastime at Night Court,” reads the official logline. “Abby enlists Dan on her quest to track down a little girl’s letter to Santa. Gurgs’ gift for Dan isn’t what she expected. Olivia is haunted by a witness who believes herself to be The Ghost of Christmas Present.” The Night Court Christmas special will also feature NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in a guest-starring role. Fans won’t have long to wait for the second season of the series, as it’s set to premiere on January 2nd at 8 pm.
Related The Sandman, Abbott Elementary, and other TV shows to restart production after the SAG-AFTRA strike ends
The new Night Court series revolves around “unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone (Melissa Rauch), the daughter of the late Harry Stone,...
- 12/21/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas from Night Court. The NBC revival series will return with “A Night Court Before Christmas”, a special stand-alone holiday episode set to air December 23 at 8:30 pm, its first new episode to air post-strikes. Additionally, NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins in a guest-starring role.
Per the logline: It’s Christmastime at Night Court. Abby enlists Dan on her quest to track down a little girl’s letter to Santa. Gurgs’ gift for Dan isn’t what she expected. Olivia is haunted by a witness who believes herself to be The Ghost of Christmas Present.
The holiday episode will be followed by the series’ Season 2 premiere on Tuesday, January 2 at 8 pm.
The new Night Court follows judge Abby Stone (Melissa Rauch), the daughter of the late Harry Stone, as she follows in her father’s footsteps presiding over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court.
Per the logline: It’s Christmastime at Night Court. Abby enlists Dan on her quest to track down a little girl’s letter to Santa. Gurgs’ gift for Dan isn’t what she expected. Olivia is haunted by a witness who believes herself to be The Ghost of Christmas Present.
The holiday episode will be followed by the series’ Season 2 premiere on Tuesday, January 2 at 8 pm.
The new Night Court follows judge Abby Stone (Melissa Rauch), the daughter of the late Harry Stone, as she follows in her father’s footsteps presiding over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court.
- 12/19/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Update: A few days after being hospitalized with a broken hip caused by a fall while attending a Manhattan Transfer concert in L.A., basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appeared to be recovering and in good spirits. On his Substack page, he posted: “You may have heard that Humpty Kareem had a great fall.”
He explained he was at the group’s final public concert at Disney Hall, “ready to read a letter from Kamala Harris and provide some praise of my own for a group I love and admire. But I fell and was carted off to UCLA Hospital with a broken hip.”
Continuing, the post reads: “I’d like to say I fell while trying to save a child from plunging over a balcony, but I just tripped. Hard for me to accept that a once world-class athlete just stumbled. But age is the great equalizer and humbles us all.
He explained he was at the group’s final public concert at Disney Hall, “ready to read a letter from Kamala Harris and provide some praise of my own for a group I love and admire. But I fell and was carted off to UCLA Hospital with a broken hip.”
Continuing, the post reads: “I’d like to say I fell while trying to save a child from plunging over a balcony, but I just tripped. Hard for me to accept that a once world-class athlete just stumbled. But age is the great equalizer and humbles us all.
- 12/19/2023
- by Dade Hayes and Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been spending his weekend in the hospital.
The 76-year-old former NBA star encountered an accidental fall at a concert on Friday evening (December 15) in Los Angeles, People reports.
Keep reading to find out more…
Unfortunately for him, the fall caused a broken hip, hospitalizing the former pro athlete.
“Last night, while attending a concert, Kareem had an accidental fall and broke his hip. He will have surgery today,” his longtime business partner, Deborah Morales, shared in a statement.
She added, “We are all deeply appreciative of all the support for Kareem, especially from the Los Angeles Fire Department who assisted Kareem on site, and the amazing medical team and doctors at UCLA Hospital who are taking great care of Kareem now.”
We are sending our thoughts to Kareem and hope for a speedy recovery!
Earlier this year, a current NBA star broke a long-time record set by Kareem.
The 76-year-old former NBA star encountered an accidental fall at a concert on Friday evening (December 15) in Los Angeles, People reports.
Keep reading to find out more…
Unfortunately for him, the fall caused a broken hip, hospitalizing the former pro athlete.
“Last night, while attending a concert, Kareem had an accidental fall and broke his hip. He will have surgery today,” his longtime business partner, Deborah Morales, shared in a statement.
She added, “We are all deeply appreciative of all the support for Kareem, especially from the Los Angeles Fire Department who assisted Kareem on site, and the amazing medical team and doctors at UCLA Hospital who are taking great care of Kareem now.”
We are sending our thoughts to Kareem and hope for a speedy recovery!
Earlier this year, a current NBA star broke a long-time record set by Kareem.
- 12/18/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been hospitalized after a fall and is set to undergo surgery for a broken hip.
Abdul-Jabbar’s longtime business partner, Deborah Morales, shared the news on the NBA Hall of Famer’s official Twitter account.
“Last night while attending a concert, Kareem had an accidental fall and broke his hip,” Morales wrote. “He will have surgery today. We are all deeply appreciative of all the support for Kareem, especially from the Los Angeles Fire Department who assisted Kareem on site, and the amazing medical team and doctors at UCLA Hospital who are taking great care of Kareem now.”
After becoming an NBA legend, Abdul-Jabbar went on to pen several books. He eventually became a longtime columnist for The Hollywood Reporter, wrote for several other publications and even had a stint as a writer on Veronica Mars, before launching his own substack.
His broken hip follows a string...
Abdul-Jabbar’s longtime business partner, Deborah Morales, shared the news on the NBA Hall of Famer’s official Twitter account.
“Last night while attending a concert, Kareem had an accidental fall and broke his hip,” Morales wrote. “He will have surgery today. We are all deeply appreciative of all the support for Kareem, especially from the Los Angeles Fire Department who assisted Kareem on site, and the amazing medical team and doctors at UCLA Hospital who are taking great care of Kareem now.”
After becoming an NBA legend, Abdul-Jabbar went on to pen several books. He eventually became a longtime columnist for The Hollywood Reporter, wrote for several other publications and even had a stint as a writer on Veronica Mars, before launching his own substack.
His broken hip follows a string...
- 12/16/2023
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fox’s The Masked Singer Season 10 continues with Trolls Night on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. Four of the five masks from Group C that debuted the previous week will hit the stage — and fans will also get a glimpse at the Wild Card, Cuddle Monster. So, who is Cuddle Monster? While clues are limited, fans think it has to be a former basketball star.
[Spoiler alert: The Masked Singer Season 10 spoilers ahead regarding Cuddle Monster.]
‘The Masked Singer’ Season 10 spoilers: Who is Cuddle Monster? Cuddle Monster in ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 10 | Michael Becker/Fox
The Masked Singer Season 10 Group C Wild Card is Cuddle Monster, and fans are excited to see the largest costume hit the stage this season. The star behind the Cuddle Monster mask wears a giant pink furry suit, making him tower over host Nick Cannon. He wears pajama bottoms, a knit sleeping hat, and purple-striped horns coming from his head.
[Spoiler alert: The Masked Singer Season 10 spoilers ahead regarding Cuddle Monster.]
‘The Masked Singer’ Season 10 spoilers: Who is Cuddle Monster? Cuddle Monster in ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 10 | Michael Becker/Fox
The Masked Singer Season 10 Group C Wild Card is Cuddle Monster, and fans are excited to see the largest costume hit the stage this season. The star behind the Cuddle Monster mask wears a giant pink furry suit, making him tower over host Nick Cannon. He wears pajama bottoms, a knit sleeping hat, and purple-striped horns coming from his head.
- 11/16/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The cancellation of “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” provoked a wide range of responses from fans, ranging from displeasure at the anticlimactic ending to calls for Showtime to revive the series with a more appropriate title. But to Magic Johnson, who was played by Quincy Isaiah in the unauthorized series, the show’s untimely end was a vindication of his public criticisms.
The NBA legend had led a chorus of former Los Angeles Lakers, including his former teammate Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and coach Jerry West, in calling out what they saw as the show’s factual inaccuracies. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Johnson expressed some schadenfreude about the show’s cancellation and reiterated his belief that the story of the 1980s Lakers could not be told without the involvement of the team.
“Well, I never watched it because nobody in this world can tell the Lakers story [like it needed to be told]. The Showtime story?...
The NBA legend had led a chorus of former Los Angeles Lakers, including his former teammate Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and coach Jerry West, in calling out what they saw as the show’s factual inaccuracies. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Johnson expressed some schadenfreude about the show’s cancellation and reiterated his belief that the story of the 1980s Lakers could not be told without the involvement of the team.
“Well, I never watched it because nobody in this world can tell the Lakers story [like it needed to be told]. The Showtime story?...
- 10/1/2023
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
While most of us here at JoBlo are pretty bummed that HBO cancelled Winning Time, their terrific depiction of the Lakers Dynasty, it turns out that many of the players depicted on the show are indifferent about its cancellation. Magic Johnson, the main character on the show (and played by the terrific Quincy Isaiah), says he never watched the show. At a recent event (The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS), According to THR, Johnson stated, “Well, I never watched it because nobody in this world can tell the Lakers story [like it needed to be told]. The Showtime story? Nobody! Dr. Buss was way ahead of his time as an owner. Our team? Unbelievable! The Laker Girls with Paula Abdul? Unbelievable! Nobody can tell that story.”
Many former players, particularly the outspoken Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, disliked the show. In a THR op-ed, He took issue with how former Lakers head coach Jerry West was portrayed, which...
Many former players, particularly the outspoken Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, disliked the show. In a THR op-ed, He took issue with how former Lakers head coach Jerry West was portrayed, which...
- 9/26/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
On the heels of Sept. 17’s season two finale of HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, fans were shocked to learn that the series had been canceled. Others, like Magic Johnson, were unfazed.
“Well, I never watched it because nobody in this world can tell the Lakers story [like it needed to be told]. The Showtime story? Nobody! Dr. Buss was way ahead of his time as an owner. Our team? Unbelievable! The Laker girls with Paula Abdul? Unbelievable! Nobody can tell that story,” the NBA great told The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday night when asked about it on the red carpet at the Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS. “So, none of us watched it because it was fictional. You just can’t tell that story. But, hey, that’s on them.”
Based on Jeff Pearlman’s book, Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers, Winning Time chronicled the...
“Well, I never watched it because nobody in this world can tell the Lakers story [like it needed to be told]. The Showtime story? Nobody! Dr. Buss was way ahead of his time as an owner. Our team? Unbelievable! The Laker girls with Paula Abdul? Unbelievable! Nobody can tell that story,” the NBA great told The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday night when asked about it on the red carpet at the Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS. “So, none of us watched it because it was fictional. You just can’t tell that story. But, hey, that’s on them.”
Based on Jeff Pearlman’s book, Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers, Winning Time chronicled the...
- 9/25/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The second season of HBO's Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty sped through four seasons of the Los Angeles Lakers' Showtime era in search of a villain. Was it Paul Westhead (Jason Segel), the academically inclined head coach who antagonized his players while subjugating them to his vainglorious "system"? Was it Norm Nixon (DeVaughn Nixon) or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Solomon Hughes), whose petty rivalries with Magic Johnson (Quincy Isaiah) nearly imploded the team's chemistry? Was it Dr. Jerry Buss' (John C. Reilly) new (sort of) wife, Honey (Ari Graynor), whose palimony lawsuit threatened to take down the entire Buss empire?...
- 9/19/2023
- by Joe Reid
- Primetimer
Sound the buzzer and clear the path to the locker rooms because Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty ends its run after two seasons. Creator Max Borenstein confirmed the news on the app formally known as Twitter, saying, “Not the ending that we had in mind,” expressing his disappointment in not finishing the story on its own terms. “But nothing but gratitude and love,” he added.
Director Salli Richardson joined the chorus on Instagram by saying, “When you give it everything you’ve got, you can have no regrets. I hope you enjoy the last episode of @winningtimehbo I am sure I will do many more hours of TV and hopefully many features in my future, but I can say that at this moment in time I am most proud of the work we did on this masterful show.”
Not the ending that we had in mind.
But nothing but gratitude and love.
Director Salli Richardson joined the chorus on Instagram by saying, “When you give it everything you’ve got, you can have no regrets. I hope you enjoy the last episode of @winningtimehbo I am sure I will do many more hours of TV and hopefully many features in my future, but I can say that at this moment in time I am most proud of the work we did on this masterful show.”
Not the ending that we had in mind.
But nothing but gratitude and love.
- 9/18/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
It was a twist ending fans of “Winning Time” certainly didn’t appreciate.
While it was promoted as the season finale on social media, the HBO series about the Los Angeles Lakers’ ‘80s dynasty ended its run on Sunday night, with a final episode that detailed the Lakers’ crushing loss to the Boston Celtics in the 1984 NBA Finals and then featured an epilogue focused on all the future successes the show won’t dramatize for series television. Shortly after the finale ended, it was revealed HBO had canceled “Winning Time” after two seasons.
The epilogue, which noted that the Lakers defeated their archrival in 1985 and then again in 1987, was preceded by a scene featuring Dr. Jerry Buss (John C. Reilly) and his daughter, Jeannie Buss (Hadley Robinson), where the elder Buss consoled the youngster that everything would work out despite the finals defeat because, in part, “we fucking own this.
While it was promoted as the season finale on social media, the HBO series about the Los Angeles Lakers’ ‘80s dynasty ended its run on Sunday night, with a final episode that detailed the Lakers’ crushing loss to the Boston Celtics in the 1984 NBA Finals and then featured an epilogue focused on all the future successes the show won’t dramatize for series television. Shortly after the finale ended, it was revealed HBO had canceled “Winning Time” after two seasons.
The epilogue, which noted that the Lakers defeated their archrival in 1985 and then again in 1987, was preceded by a scene featuring Dr. Jerry Buss (John C. Reilly) and his daughter, Jeannie Buss (Hadley Robinson), where the elder Buss consoled the youngster that everything would work out despite the finals defeat because, in part, “we fucking own this.
- 9/18/2023
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
This post contains spoilers for the Season Two finale of HBO’s Winning Time, now streaming on Max.
Winning Time, the HBO drama about the Los Angeles Lakers’ Showtime dynasty in the Eighties, has been accused by members of those teams of rewriting history. With what unexpectedly turned out to be a series, and not season, finale, the show had to rewrite its own past, as well as its future.
Early in the summer, critics were given screeners of all seven episodes of this abbreviated second season. The version of...
Winning Time, the HBO drama about the Los Angeles Lakers’ Showtime dynasty in the Eighties, has been accused by members of those teams of rewriting history. With what unexpectedly turned out to be a series, and not season, finale, the show had to rewrite its own past, as well as its future.
Early in the summer, critics were given screeners of all seven episodes of this abbreviated second season. The version of...
- 9/18/2023
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
Winning Time is winning no more.
HBO confirmed that it has canceled the series — full title Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty — after two seasons. The news was a surprise, coming only moments after the network aired the second-season finale Sunday night.
Co-creator Max Borenstein shared his thoughts about the news on X (formerly Twitter): “Not the ending that we had in mind. But nothing but gratitude and love.”
And director Salli Richardson posted on Instagram: “When you give it everything you’ve got, you can have no regrets. I hope you enjoy the last episode of @winningtimehbo I am sure I will do many more hours of TV and hopefully many features in my future, but I can say that at this moment in time I am most proud of the work we did on this masterful show.”
In an interview conducted with THR in late August,...
HBO confirmed that it has canceled the series — full title Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty — after two seasons. The news was a surprise, coming only moments after the network aired the second-season finale Sunday night.
Co-creator Max Borenstein shared his thoughts about the news on X (formerly Twitter): “Not the ending that we had in mind. But nothing but gratitude and love.”
And director Salli Richardson posted on Instagram: “When you give it everything you’ve got, you can have no regrets. I hope you enjoy the last episode of @winningtimehbo I am sure I will do many more hours of TV and hopefully many features in my future, but I can say that at this moment in time I am most proud of the work we did on this masterful show.”
In an interview conducted with THR in late August,...
- 9/18/2023
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
[This story contains spoilers from the finale of Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty season two.]
The name says it all when it comes to the title of episode one of season two of the HBO sports drama Winning Time: “One Ring Don’t Make a Dynasty.”
How the second season started — the Lakers celebrating their win over the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1980 NBA World Championship — isn’t how it ended: In the finale, the Celtics beat out the Lakers in the 1984 NBA Finals. But it’s the moments in between those defining games that give audiences a clearer picture of what the central players in the Lakers franchise were up against on and off the court.
Magic Johnson (Quincy Isaiah) and his relationship with then-on-again-off-again girlfriend Earlitha “Cookie” Kelly (Tamera Tomakili) was a focal point throughout season two, which began with the 6 foot, 9 inch pro baller finding out he’d fathered a child, his first son Andre Johnson,...
The name says it all when it comes to the title of episode one of season two of the HBO sports drama Winning Time: “One Ring Don’t Make a Dynasty.”
How the second season started — the Lakers celebrating their win over the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1980 NBA World Championship — isn’t how it ended: In the finale, the Celtics beat out the Lakers in the 1984 NBA Finals. But it’s the moments in between those defining games that give audiences a clearer picture of what the central players in the Lakers franchise were up against on and off the court.
Magic Johnson (Quincy Isaiah) and his relationship with then-on-again-off-again girlfriend Earlitha “Cookie” Kelly (Tamera Tomakili) was a focal point throughout season two, which began with the 6 foot, 9 inch pro baller finding out he’d fathered a child, his first son Andre Johnson,...
- 9/18/2023
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After ordering a pilot tentatively titled “Showtime” in 2019, HBO announced in late 2021 that its Los Angeles Lakers-inspired series would be known as “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” and debut in March of the following year. (It dropped the “Showtime” name due to a certain competing premium cable network.) Unfortunately for fans, Sunday’s Season 2 finale also serves as the series finale — HBO has announced that the show has been canceled.
The show, a dramatized retelling of the rise of the 1980s “Showtime” era of the Lakers, was renewed for a second season a month after its debut. The show is based on Jeff Pearlman’s book “Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s.”
Just last month, Pearlman expressed his worry that a Season 3 wouldn’t happen for the series, citing the ongoing Hollywood strikes as a major reason why as actors...
The show, a dramatized retelling of the rise of the 1980s “Showtime” era of the Lakers, was renewed for a second season a month after its debut. The show is based on Jeff Pearlman’s book “Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s.”
Just last month, Pearlman expressed his worry that a Season 3 wouldn’t happen for the series, citing the ongoing Hollywood strikes as a major reason why as actors...
- 9/18/2023
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
Who doesn’t love watching a series that tells the true-life (or at least somewhat true-life) stories of real people? That’s what HBO’s hit series “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” provides for NBA fans, Angelenos and TV viewers alike.
“Winning Time” doesn’t feature any of the real-life people that the series depicts, though some of the actors bear striking resemblances to their counterparts.
The show has a massive cast, with Quincy Isaiah (Earvin “Magic” Johnson”), John C. Reilly (Jerry Buss), Adrien Brody (Pat Riley) and others taking center stage as leads. There were also newcomers who stepped onto the court as guest stars for the second season, included Joel Allen as Kurt Rambis, Jay Davis as Byron Scott, Quentin Shropshire as James Worthy, Matthew Barnes as Mitch Kupchak, Darryl Reynolds as Robert Parish, Andrew Stephens as Kevin McHale and Larry C. Fields III as Eddie Jordan.
“Winning Time” doesn’t feature any of the real-life people that the series depicts, though some of the actors bear striking resemblances to their counterparts.
The show has a massive cast, with Quincy Isaiah (Earvin “Magic” Johnson”), John C. Reilly (Jerry Buss), Adrien Brody (Pat Riley) and others taking center stage as leads. There were also newcomers who stepped onto the court as guest stars for the second season, included Joel Allen as Kurt Rambis, Jay Davis as Byron Scott, Quentin Shropshire as James Worthy, Matthew Barnes as Mitch Kupchak, Darryl Reynolds as Robert Parish, Andrew Stephens as Kevin McHale and Larry C. Fields III as Eddie Jordan.
- 9/9/2023
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
Billions Season 7 Episode 3 Ending Explained: The TV show “Billions” on Showtime is made by three creative people: Brian Koppelman, David Levien, and Andrew Ross Sorkin. It’s a really interesting drama that talks about how some people who seem to have everything still want even more.
The show initially centers around the intense rivalry between Charles “Chuck” Rhoades, Jr. (portrayed by Paul Giamatti) and Bobby Axelrod (played by Damian Lewis) during its earlier seasons.
However, with Lewis’ departure in the fifth season, the spotlight shifts to a new billionaire antagonist, Mike Prince (Cory Stoll), who becomes Chuck’s primary adversary.
In the seventh and final season, the narrative takes on added complexity, potentially evolving into a three-way power struggle upon Axe’s return.
Billions Season 7 Episode 3, intriguingly named ‘Winston Dick Energy,’ delves into themes of self-assertion embodied by Chuck, Wendy, and Wags.
The installment follows Winston’s decision to break...
The show initially centers around the intense rivalry between Charles “Chuck” Rhoades, Jr. (portrayed by Paul Giamatti) and Bobby Axelrod (played by Damian Lewis) during its earlier seasons.
However, with Lewis’ departure in the fifth season, the spotlight shifts to a new billionaire antagonist, Mike Prince (Cory Stoll), who becomes Chuck’s primary adversary.
In the seventh and final season, the narrative takes on added complexity, potentially evolving into a three-way power struggle upon Axe’s return.
Billions Season 7 Episode 3, intriguingly named ‘Winston Dick Energy,’ delves into themes of self-assertion embodied by Chuck, Wendy, and Wags.
The installment follows Winston’s decision to break...
- 8/28/2023
- by Om Prakash Kaushal
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
Before the LA Lakers had Kobe and Shaq, they had Magic and Kareem. Though the team, in many ways, is remembered and admired by younger generations for the early 2000s era that saw them win three consecutive NBA Championships, the Lakers are equally as known for the Showtime era of the 1970s and 1980s that turned the once struggling franchise into the dynasty it is today. The highs and lows of the Lakers during this time period, particularly from 1980 to 1984, are being explored in the second season of HBO's "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty," which premiered Aug. 6.
Like many other shows that are based on factual events, "Winning Time" has garnered its fair share of pushback from those at the center of the story, namely Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and former Lakers coach and Gm Jerry West. Despite receiving acclaim from critics and audiences for its stellar cast,...
Like many other shows that are based on factual events, "Winning Time" has garnered its fair share of pushback from those at the center of the story, namely Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and former Lakers coach and Gm Jerry West. Despite receiving acclaim from critics and audiences for its stellar cast,...
- 8/9/2023
- by Alicia Geigel
- Popsugar.com
The Season 2 premiere of “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” has officially dropped, and some of the events that took place might have viewers wondering if they actually happened or not.
In the second season of “Winning Time,” greater risks are taken, big games are played and Paul Westhead (Jason Segel) rocks a new hairstyle. But did the show change up some of the real-life events they depicted in the show? These types of shows always take some creative liberties. But don’t worry, we made sure to lay out all the facts so you don’t have to. Don’t even think about opening up a Google search, it’s all here.
Here are all the facts and the fiction from Episode 1 of “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” Season 2.
Boston Celtics fans actually rocked the Lakers bus?
Yes, but it wasn’t after Game one.
In the second season of “Winning Time,” greater risks are taken, big games are played and Paul Westhead (Jason Segel) rocks a new hairstyle. But did the show change up some of the real-life events they depicted in the show? These types of shows always take some creative liberties. But don’t worry, we made sure to lay out all the facts so you don’t have to. Don’t even think about opening up a Google search, it’s all here.
Here are all the facts and the fiction from Episode 1 of “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” Season 2.
Boston Celtics fans actually rocked the Lakers bus?
Yes, but it wasn’t after Game one.
- 8/7/2023
- by Raquel "Rocky" Harris
- The Wrap
Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for the Season 2 premiere of “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty,” now streaming on Max.
The Los Angeles Lakers are on top of the world at the start of “Winning Time” Season 2. It doesn’t take long before they find themselves back on their asses.
After taking down the Philadelphia 76ers to win the 1980 NBA Finals, it’s no surprise that a championship would inflate some egos in Inglewood. Basking in the glow of a city’s adoration, Magic Johnson (Quincy Isaiah) finds himself a media darling, fielding fawning reporters that regularly overrun the Lakers locker room. It’s enough hot air to irk Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Solomon Hughes) — who also hasn’t shaken the awkward disappointment of suffering a sprained ankle during the Finals. The team’s de facto leader watched from home as Johnson took over his position at center to clinch the championship.
The Los Angeles Lakers are on top of the world at the start of “Winning Time” Season 2. It doesn’t take long before they find themselves back on their asses.
After taking down the Philadelphia 76ers to win the 1980 NBA Finals, it’s no surprise that a championship would inflate some egos in Inglewood. Basking in the glow of a city’s adoration, Magic Johnson (Quincy Isaiah) finds himself a media darling, fielding fawning reporters that regularly overrun the Lakers locker room. It’s enough hot air to irk Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Solomon Hughes) — who also hasn’t shaken the awkward disappointment of suffering a sprained ankle during the Finals. The team’s de facto leader watched from home as Johnson took over his position at center to clinch the championship.
- 8/7/2023
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Magic Johnson and the L.A. Lakers were riding high last season on HBO’s basketball drama Winning Time, winning the NBA title in Magic’s first pro season. But as Season 2 opens, they’re learning it’s not so easy staying on top.
Sunday’s premiere opens with a jump ahead to the 1984 NBA Finals, with the Lakers taking on their hated rivals the Boston Celtics. The Lakers manage to win Game 1 in Boston in front of a very hostile crowd; the fans jeer and throw things at them as they run off the court. On the team bus,...
Sunday’s premiere opens with a jump ahead to the 1984 NBA Finals, with the Lakers taking on their hated rivals the Boston Celtics. The Lakers manage to win Game 1 in Boston in front of a very hostile crowd; the fans jeer and throw things at them as they run off the court. On the team bus,...
- 8/7/2023
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Note: This interview was conducted before the SAG-AFTRA strike.
After ending its first season with the Lakers’ climactic victory at the 1980 NBA championships, HBO’s “Winning Time” is back for more, with cocreator Max Borenstein teasing that the team is in for more challenges in Season 2.
“Coming out of the first season, the Lakers are now no longer the underdogs. They won, they had a Cinderella story and now they’re the champions. The moment you’ve had that kind of success, repeating it is the hardest thing in the world,” Borenstein told TheWrap. “Everything comes up against them this year: injuries, internal struggles, egos… and knowing that ultimately they have to face their greatest rival and somehow find a way to come together this time, not just to win a championship but to take down the reigning dynasty of the Celtics. So the stakes are higher this year in that way.
After ending its first season with the Lakers’ climactic victory at the 1980 NBA championships, HBO’s “Winning Time” is back for more, with cocreator Max Borenstein teasing that the team is in for more challenges in Season 2.
“Coming out of the first season, the Lakers are now no longer the underdogs. They won, they had a Cinderella story and now they’re the champions. The moment you’ve had that kind of success, repeating it is the hardest thing in the world,” Borenstein told TheWrap. “Everything comes up against them this year: injuries, internal struggles, egos… and knowing that ultimately they have to face their greatest rival and somehow find a way to come together this time, not just to win a championship but to take down the reigning dynasty of the Celtics. So the stakes are higher this year in that way.
- 8/6/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
The purple and gold are returning to Max on Sunday, Aug. 6 at 9 p.m. Et when a new season of “Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” premieres on the service. The show rewinds to the period in the late ’70s and through the ’80s that saw the Los Angeles Lakers become one of the league’s most dominant teams, building a dynasty that few in the ranks of professional sports have reached. You can watch Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty: Season 2 with a 7-Day Free Trial of Max.
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- 8/6/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
It’s showtime! Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Jerry Buss and the rest of the Lakers squad is back for a second season of “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.”
Viewers got to get a glimpse into executive producer Adam McKay’s portrayal of the Lakers golden era and the drama that came with it. This time around fans will get to see even more of the Lakers legacy. Newcomers are stepping onto the court as guest stars, including Joel Allen as Kurt Rambis, Jay Davis as Byron Scott, Quentin Shropshire as James Worthy, Matthew Barnes as Mitch Kupchak, Darryl Reynolds as Robert Parish, Andrew Stephens as Kevin McHale and Larry C. Fields III as Eddie Jordan.
The show announced on Aug. 24, 2022 that it started production, and it’s making its return on Sunday, Aug. 6 at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt on HBO and will also be available to stream on Max.
Viewers got to get a glimpse into executive producer Adam McKay’s portrayal of the Lakers golden era and the drama that came with it. This time around fans will get to see even more of the Lakers legacy. Newcomers are stepping onto the court as guest stars, including Joel Allen as Kurt Rambis, Jay Davis as Byron Scott, Quentin Shropshire as James Worthy, Matthew Barnes as Mitch Kupchak, Darryl Reynolds as Robert Parish, Andrew Stephens as Kevin McHale and Larry C. Fields III as Eddie Jordan.
The show announced on Aug. 24, 2022 that it started production, and it’s making its return on Sunday, Aug. 6 at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt on HBO and will also be available to stream on Max.
- 8/5/2023
- by Raquel "Rocky" Harris
- The Wrap
The Los Angeles Lakers’ heated rivalry with the hated Boston Celtics moves to center court in Season 2 of the pulpy series about the birth of purple-and-gold dynasty (premiering August 6 on HBO). Colorful playboy owner Jerry Buss (John C. Reilly) and his superstars — brash young buck Magic Johnson (Quincy Isaiah) and crusty captain Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Solomon Hughes) — have established their fast-paced, high-flying brand of basketball, dubbed Showtime, transforming the beleaguered franchise from drab to glam and the NBA from an afterthought into a pop culture phenomenon. Now, can the Lakers defend their title and establish a new dynasty? The answer was no slam dunk. “Failure is difficult to deal with, but success in some ways is even harder,” says Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakes Dynasty cocreator Max Borenstein. “Are you going to be a flash in the pan? The challenges of truly becoming a dynasty are manifold.” Magic’s...
- 8/4/2023
- TV Insider
HBO’s “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” is back for Season 2, and it’s still electric and a damn good time. The first season, mostly spanning the 1979-1980 NBA calendar, unpacked the origins of Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss (a crass but delightful John C. Reilly) and exhaustively detailed the origins of the dynasty that he would build behind teen megastar Earvin “Magic” Johnson (Quincy Isaiah). A more rapidly paced second season addresses the following years, leading up to the highly-anticipated 1984 NBA Finals that positioned the Lakers against long-time rivals the Boston Celtics, led by Larry Bird (Sean Patrick Small).
Season 2 opens with the first game of that landmark championship series. It’s May 27, 1984, and a full-fledged mob scene is under way. Magic, the Lakers and their Armani-clad coach, Pat Riley (an exquisite Adrian Brody) — having just won Game 1 — race off the basketball court, through...
Season 2 opens with the first game of that landmark championship series. It’s May 27, 1984, and a full-fledged mob scene is under way. Magic, the Lakers and their Armani-clad coach, Pat Riley (an exquisite Adrian Brody) — having just won Game 1 — race off the basketball court, through...
- 8/4/2023
- by Aramide Tinubu
- Variety Film + TV
Co-creators Max Borenstein and Jim Hecht’s “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” was a delight for basketball fans in Season 1, a rare look at a specific sports era that’s not part of a “30 for 30” ESPN documentary nor in a two-hour movie. And because the series was about as precious with historical details as it was keeping a consistent visual style—that is, not so much—we got to have fun imaging how legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Solomon Hughes) and Earvin “Magic” Johnson (Quincy Isaiah) would have butt heads in the locker room.
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- 7/31/2023
- by Nick Allen
- The Playlist
LeBron James isn’t retiring. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer announced on Wednesday night at the ESPYs that he will be back for his 21st season.
James accepted the award for the Best Record-Breaking Performance of the last year, commemorating him passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA’s all-time scoring lead. That’s when he made the announcement.
“When the season ended, I said I wasn’t sure if I was gonna keep playing, and I know a lot of experts told you guys what I said, but I’m here now speaking for myself,” James said.
James said his retirement contemplation wasn’t something he said on a whim.
“In that moment, I’m asking myself if I can still play without cheating the game. Can I give everything to the game still? Truth is, I’ve been asking myself this question at the end of the season for a couple years now.
James accepted the award for the Best Record-Breaking Performance of the last year, commemorating him passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA’s all-time scoring lead. That’s when he made the announcement.
“When the season ended, I said I wasn’t sure if I was gonna keep playing, and I know a lot of experts told you guys what I said, but I’m here now speaking for myself,” James said.
James said his retirement contemplation wasn’t something he said on a whim.
“In that moment, I’m asking myself if I can still play without cheating the game. Can I give everything to the game still? Truth is, I’ve been asking myself this question at the end of the season for a couple years now.
- 7/13/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
The 2023 Espys looked a little different this year, going without a host for the first time in its 31-year history amid the Hollywood writers strike. The sports celebrations carried on, though, with athletes across various games uniting at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was the night’s big winner, taking home both best athlete, men’s sports and best NFL player, with the Chiefs also winning for best team. Mikaela Shiffrin (best athlete, women’s sports), Angel Reese (best breakthrough athlete), LeBron James (best record-breaking performance) and Lionel Messi (best championship performance) were also among the top honorees.
Presenters included Damar Hamlin, Dwyane Wade, Travis Kelce, Sue Bird, Mike Tyson and Livvy Dunne, with performances by Lil Wayne and H.E.R. — who performed a tribute to the 30th anniversary of the V Foundation and Jim Valvano’s iconic Espys speech in...
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was the night’s big winner, taking home both best athlete, men’s sports and best NFL player, with the Chiefs also winning for best team. Mikaela Shiffrin (best athlete, women’s sports), Angel Reese (best breakthrough athlete), LeBron James (best record-breaking performance) and Lionel Messi (best championship performance) were also among the top honorees.
Presenters included Damar Hamlin, Dwyane Wade, Travis Kelce, Sue Bird, Mike Tyson and Livvy Dunne, with performances by Lil Wayne and H.E.R. — who performed a tribute to the 30th anniversary of the V Foundation and Jim Valvano’s iconic Espys speech in...
- 7/13/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 2023 Espy Awards have been handed out, and this year’s ESPYs honorees include people behind some of the biggest stories in sports over the last year.
Among the highlights, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and skier Mikaela Shiffrin took home top honors, winning Best Athlete in men’s and women’s sports, respectively.
Naturally, the Chiefs took home Best Team, and Mahomes took home another Espy for Best NFL player, thanks to the team’s Super Bowl Lvii win earlier this year, their second in 4 years. (Mahomes also led the Chiefs to victory at the Super Bowl in 2019.)
Angel Reese, the Lsu women’s basketball star who led the team to its 2023 NCAA championship win — and also prompted a lot of people into revealing how racist they are when she celebrated her success in a manner identical to her chief rival, Iowa Hawkeyes star Caitlin Clark, but unlike Clark,...
Among the highlights, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and skier Mikaela Shiffrin took home top honors, winning Best Athlete in men’s and women’s sports, respectively.
Naturally, the Chiefs took home Best Team, and Mahomes took home another Espy for Best NFL player, thanks to the team’s Super Bowl Lvii win earlier this year, their second in 4 years. (Mahomes also led the Chiefs to victory at the Super Bowl in 2019.)
Angel Reese, the Lsu women’s basketball star who led the team to its 2023 NCAA championship win — and also prompted a lot of people into revealing how racist they are when she celebrated her success in a manner identical to her chief rival, Iowa Hawkeyes star Caitlin Clark, but unlike Clark,...
- 7/13/2023
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
The biggest names in sports and entertainment came together on Wednesday night to honor the year’s best, most influential and inspiring athletes at the 2023 Espy Awards.
Coming into the big show — held this year a the Dolby Theater in Hollywood — some sports icons and burgeoning stars were getting special recognition for impressive displays for the first time. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James entered the Best Record-Breaking Performance for the first time, following his show-stopping basketball season during which he broke the NBA’s all-time scoring record.
Additionally, Soccer star and darling of last year’s FIFA World Cup Lionel Messi also received his first-ever nomination for Best Athlete in Men’s Sports, where he joined two-time nominee and Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes.
Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin received her third nomination for Best Athlete in Women’s Sports this year, joining newcomers to the category basketball player A’ja Wilson,...
Coming into the big show — held this year a the Dolby Theater in Hollywood — some sports icons and burgeoning stars were getting special recognition for impressive displays for the first time. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James entered the Best Record-Breaking Performance for the first time, following his show-stopping basketball season during which he broke the NBA’s all-time scoring record.
Additionally, Soccer star and darling of last year’s FIFA World Cup Lionel Messi also received his first-ever nomination for Best Athlete in Men’s Sports, where he joined two-time nominee and Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes.
Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin received her third nomination for Best Athlete in Women’s Sports this year, joining newcomers to the category basketball player A’ja Wilson,...
- 7/13/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Comedian Ben Stiller has made many laugh with his projects like Meet the Parents and Dodgeball. But as funny as he is, he felt he might have finally met his match when teaming up with Chris Rock.
Ben Stiller and Chris Rock improvised in ‘Madagascar’ Ben Stiller and Chris Rock | Venturelli/WireImage
Stiller and Rock got together for the animated series Madagascar. One of the reasons Rock enjoyed doing the films was to team up with Stiller himself.
“It was getting back with Ben. We had fallen out,” Rock once told Collider.
Stiller agreed, and shared that watching Rock work was one of his favorite parts of doing the movies.
“Honestly I was impressed with Chris because we did work together one day and I love him in the movie, outside of being a friend of his I find the character of Marty very entertaining. To watch Chris do his...
Ben Stiller and Chris Rock improvised in ‘Madagascar’ Ben Stiller and Chris Rock | Venturelli/WireImage
Stiller and Rock got together for the animated series Madagascar. One of the reasons Rock enjoyed doing the films was to team up with Stiller himself.
“It was getting back with Ben. We had fallen out,” Rock once told Collider.
Stiller agreed, and shared that watching Rock work was one of his favorite parts of doing the movies.
“Honestly I was impressed with Chris because we did work together one day and I love him in the movie, outside of being a friend of his I find the character of Marty very entertaining. To watch Chris do his...
- 7/5/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
LeBron James, Patrick Mahomes and Mikaela Shiffrin are among the nominees for the 2023 Espy Awards, which recognize the best of the year in sports.
James and Shiffrin are both nominated for best record-breaking performance, with Los Angeles Lakers star James cited for passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA career scoring record and alpine skier Shiffrin nominated for breaking the record for the most World Cup victories with her 87th win.
Shiffrin also is nominated for best athlete, women’s sports, marking her third career nom in the category.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Mahomes, who led his team to a Super Bowl victory this year, is up for best NFL player and best athlete, men’s sports.
Elsewhere, Candace Parker landed her sixth consecutive nomination for best WNBA player. Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets, the lowest-drafted player (41st overall in the second round in 2014) to win the NBA Finals Mvp, landed three Espy nominations: best athlete,...
James and Shiffrin are both nominated for best record-breaking performance, with Los Angeles Lakers star James cited for passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA career scoring record and alpine skier Shiffrin nominated for breaking the record for the most World Cup victories with her 87th win.
Shiffrin also is nominated for best athlete, women’s sports, marking her third career nom in the category.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Mahomes, who led his team to a Super Bowl victory this year, is up for best NFL player and best athlete, men’s sports.
Elsewhere, Candace Parker landed her sixth consecutive nomination for best WNBA player. Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets, the lowest-drafted player (41st overall in the second round in 2014) to win the NBA Finals Mvp, landed three Espy nominations: best athlete,...
- 6/21/2023
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Who was the best athlete in the various sports during the past year? What was the best play and top record-breaking performance? Who made the biggest breakthrough? ESPN today revealed the nominees for its 2023 ESPYs, which will name winners in those categories and more.
The hardware will be handed out July 12 in Los Angeles, with ABC airing the ceremony live at 5 p.m. Pt/8 p.m. Et. See the full list of nominees below.
Global soccer superstar Lionel Messi, who is taking his talents to South Beach to play for the Mls’ Inter Miami Cf next month, is up for Best Athlete, Men’s Sports for the first time, as is MLB slugger Aaron Judge. Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin has a third nom for Best Athlete, Women’s Sports, vying against three first-timers: the WNBA’s A’ja Wilson, the Nwsl’s Sophia Smith and tennis ace Iga Świątek.
Recipients of...
The hardware will be handed out July 12 in Los Angeles, with ABC airing the ceremony live at 5 p.m. Pt/8 p.m. Et. See the full list of nominees below.
Global soccer superstar Lionel Messi, who is taking his talents to South Beach to play for the Mls’ Inter Miami Cf next month, is up for Best Athlete, Men’s Sports for the first time, as is MLB slugger Aaron Judge. Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin has a third nom for Best Athlete, Women’s Sports, vying against three first-timers: the WNBA’s A’ja Wilson, the Nwsl’s Sophia Smith and tennis ace Iga Świątek.
Recipients of...
- 6/21/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is developing a docuseries about pioneering Black basketball players including Chuck Cooper, Earl Lloyd and Nat Clifton.
The NBA legend has teamed up with Cineflix Productions, the company behind Nancy Buirski’s recent feature doc Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy, and his longtime business partner Deborah Morales, who runs Iconomy Multi-Media & Entertainment, on The Pioneers.
The four-part series, which is out to broadcasters and streamers, will tell the story of the players who paved the way toward integrating the sport.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Dan Winters)
It will tell the complete off-the-court story behind basketball’s racial integration, beginning with the Boston Celtics’ surprising second-round selection of Cooper during the 1950 NBA draft. Breaking the color barrier, Cooper’s pick was met with severe pushback during a harsh racial climate, but it would also open doors for other Black players to make the league,...
The NBA legend has teamed up with Cineflix Productions, the company behind Nancy Buirski’s recent feature doc Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy, and his longtime business partner Deborah Morales, who runs Iconomy Multi-Media & Entertainment, on The Pioneers.
The four-part series, which is out to broadcasters and streamers, will tell the story of the players who paved the way toward integrating the sport.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Dan Winters)
It will tell the complete off-the-court story behind basketball’s racial integration, beginning with the Boston Celtics’ surprising second-round selection of Cooper during the 1950 NBA draft. Breaking the color barrier, Cooper’s pick was met with severe pushback during a harsh racial climate, but it would also open doors for other Black players to make the league,...
- 6/20/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
(Los Angeles – June 14, 2023) — The Television Academy today named legendary broadcaster Stu Lantz as the recipient of the 75th Los Angeles Area Emmy® Governors Award, recognizing his 36-year career as a broadcast analyst for the Los Angeles Lakers.
The award is presented to an individual, company or organization, selected by the Los Angeles Area Governors Award committee, that has made an outstanding, innovative and visionary achievement in the arts, sciences or management of television as well as a substantial contribution to the greater Los Angeles area.
“For 36 seasons, Stu has served Los Angeles and Lakers fans across the globe with his vast knowledge, skill and passion for basketball,” said Frank Scherma, chair of
the Television Academy. “His long career in broadcasting is a testament to both his professionalism and immense popularity, and we are thrilled to recognize him for his contributions to our television community.”
For more than three decades, through...
The award is presented to an individual, company or organization, selected by the Los Angeles Area Governors Award committee, that has made an outstanding, innovative and visionary achievement in the arts, sciences or management of television as well as a substantial contribution to the greater Los Angeles area.
“For 36 seasons, Stu has served Los Angeles and Lakers fans across the globe with his vast knowledge, skill and passion for basketball,” said Frank Scherma, chair of
the Television Academy. “His long career in broadcasting is a testament to both his professionalism and immense popularity, and we are thrilled to recognize him for his contributions to our television community.”
For more than three decades, through...
- 6/20/2023
- by TV Shows Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
The Television Academy today named broadcaster Stu Lantz as the recipient of the 75th Los Angeles Area Emmy Governors Award, recognizing his 36-year career as a broadcast analyst for the Los Angeles Lakers.
The award is presented to an individual, company or organization, selected by the Los Angeles Area Governors Award committee, that has made an outstanding, innovative and visionary achievement in the arts, sciences or management of television, as well as a substantial contribution to the greater Los Angeles area.
“For 36 seasons, Stu has served Los Angeles and Lakers fans across the globe with his vast knowledge, skill and passion for basketball,” said Frank Scherma, chair of the Television Academy. “His long career in broadcasting is a testament to both his professionalism and immense popularity, and we are thrilled to recognize him for his contributions to our television community.
Lantz has been a Lakers voicethrough eight championship runs, teaching...
The award is presented to an individual, company or organization, selected by the Los Angeles Area Governors Award committee, that has made an outstanding, innovative and visionary achievement in the arts, sciences or management of television, as well as a substantial contribution to the greater Los Angeles area.
“For 36 seasons, Stu has served Los Angeles and Lakers fans across the globe with his vast knowledge, skill and passion for basketball,” said Frank Scherma, chair of the Television Academy. “His long career in broadcasting is a testament to both his professionalism and immense popularity, and we are thrilled to recognize him for his contributions to our television community.
Lantz has been a Lakers voicethrough eight championship runs, teaching...
- 6/15/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
The escalating rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers’ Magic Johnson (Quincy Isaiah) and the Boston Celtics’ Larry Bird (Sean Patrick Small) takes center stage in the trailer for the second season of HBO’s Winning Time.
In the footage released Monday from the basketball-centric series created by Max Borenstein and Jim Hecht, the Lakers are looking to build on the success of Johnson’s rookie season, which was the focus of the first season and culminated with the team winning the NBA title in May 1980. The second season debuts Aug. 6 on HBO and Max, and it spotlights the squad’s ups and down from 1980 to 1984.
“Ain’t nobody scared of Larry Bird,” Isaiah says as Johnson in the trailer.
Lakers coach Pat Riley (Adrien Brody) is a bit more concerned about the challenge posed by Bird and the Celtics: “They’re won their rings. We’ve won ours. None of...
In the footage released Monday from the basketball-centric series created by Max Borenstein and Jim Hecht, the Lakers are looking to build on the success of Johnson’s rookie season, which was the focus of the first season and culminated with the team winning the NBA title in May 1980. The second season debuts Aug. 6 on HBO and Max, and it spotlights the squad’s ups and down from 1980 to 1984.
“Ain’t nobody scared of Larry Bird,” Isaiah says as Johnson in the trailer.
Lakers coach Pat Riley (Adrien Brody) is a bit more concerned about the challenge posed by Bird and the Celtics: “They’re won their rings. We’ve won ours. None of...
- 6/13/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty season two’s first teaser trailer focuses on the rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. The network dropped the teaser along with a season two poster and the first photos from the upcoming season. HBO also confirmed the second season premieres on August 6, 2023.
New episodes of the seven-episode season will debut on Sundays at 9pm Et/Pt.
The second season stars John C. Reilly as Lakers owner Jerry Buss and Quincy Isaiah as Magic Johnson. Dr. Solomon Hughes plays Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jason Clarke is Gm Jerry West, DeVaughn Nixon is Norm Nixon, and Hadley Robinson as Jeanie Buss. Gaby Hoffman is Claire Rothman, Adrien Brody is Lakers Coach Pat Riley, Jason Segel is Paul Westhead, Tamera Tomakili is Earlitha “Cookie” Kelly, and Rob Morgan is Earvin Johnson Sr.
The cast also includes Brett Cullen, Stephen Adly Guirgis,...
New episodes of the seven-episode season will debut on Sundays at 9pm Et/Pt.
The second season stars John C. Reilly as Lakers owner Jerry Buss and Quincy Isaiah as Magic Johnson. Dr. Solomon Hughes plays Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jason Clarke is Gm Jerry West, DeVaughn Nixon is Norm Nixon, and Hadley Robinson as Jeanie Buss. Gaby Hoffman is Claire Rothman, Adrien Brody is Lakers Coach Pat Riley, Jason Segel is Paul Westhead, Tamera Tomakili is Earlitha “Cookie” Kelly, and Rob Morgan is Earvin Johnson Sr.
The cast also includes Brett Cullen, Stephen Adly Guirgis,...
- 6/12/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
It’s showtime all over again.
On Monday, HBO announced the return of “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.”
The basketball drama about the Los Angeles Lakers and the team’s 1980s run through the NBA is set to debut new episodes on August 6.
Here’s the official logline for what to expect: “Season 2 continues to explore the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers. This season hones in on the period just after the Finals in 1980 through 1984, culminating in the first professional rematch of the era’s greatest stars: Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.”
Quincy Isaiah stars as Johnson while Sean Patrick Small plays Bird. The all-star cast of “Winning Time” includes John C. Reilly as Lakers owner Jerry Buss, Adrien Brody as Lakers coach Pat Riley, Jason Clarke as Lakers executive Jerry West, Gaby Hoffmann as Lakers executive Claire Rothman, Jason Segel as Lakers coach Paul Westphal,...
On Monday, HBO announced the return of “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.”
The basketball drama about the Los Angeles Lakers and the team’s 1980s run through the NBA is set to debut new episodes on August 6.
Here’s the official logline for what to expect: “Season 2 continues to explore the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers. This season hones in on the period just after the Finals in 1980 through 1984, culminating in the first professional rematch of the era’s greatest stars: Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.”
Quincy Isaiah stars as Johnson while Sean Patrick Small plays Bird. The all-star cast of “Winning Time” includes John C. Reilly as Lakers owner Jerry Buss, Adrien Brody as Lakers coach Pat Riley, Jason Clarke as Lakers executive Jerry West, Gaby Hoffmann as Lakers executive Claire Rothman, Jason Segel as Lakers coach Paul Westphal,...
- 6/12/2023
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
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