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Vanessa Bryant Pays Tribute To Kobe & Gianna On Anniversary Of Their Deaths

Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram on January 26 to mark one year since the tragic deaths of her husband Kobe and daughter Gianna. The basketball legend and his daughter passed away in a helicopter crash near their home in Calabasas, California. Bryant shared three posts on the social media platform over the course of the […]

By Terrence Smith | 2y ago

Vanessa Bryant, Pau Gasol & More Remember Kobe Following Lakers 2020 Championship Win

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, congratulated the team on their championship win following game six of the 2020 NBA championship. In her post, she quoted her late husband and mourned the loss of him and their daughter, Gianna Bryant. After the Lakers beat the Miami Heat on […]

By Maria Felix | 3y ago

Kobe Bryant’s Signature From Last Game Played Sells For Over $600,000

The wood from the Los Angeles Lakers court that featured Kobe Bryant’s signature went for $631,200 on Saturday night after being auctioned off. The section was from the Staples Center where Kobe played the final NBA game of his career, according to a report from TMZ. The section of the court that was sold was […]

By Mackenzie Jerks | 3y ago

Vanessa Bryant Slams LA County Sheriff Over LeBron James Challenge

In a series of posts on her Instagram story, Vanessa Bryant expressed her negative feelings toward L.A. County’s Sheriff, Alex Villanueva, who challenged LeBron James to double the reward for information leading to an arrest of a suspect who shot two deputies, according to CBS Los Angeles. In an interview with KABC Radio, Villanueva urged […]

By Mackenzie Jerks | 3y ago

Pau Gasol Names Newborn After Kobe Bryant’s Daughter Gianna

Former Lakers player Pau Gasol shared a picture of his newborn daughter for this first time on his Instagram account on Sunday. “Our little one has finally arrived!! The delivery went really well and we couldn’t be happier!! Elisabet Gianna Gasol, a very meaningful name for our super beautiful daughter!!” he captioned his picture. The […]

By Mackenzie Jerks | 3y ago

Vanessa Bryant Remembers Kobe On His 42nd Birthday With Heart-Wrenching Message

Vanessa Bryant paid a heartbreaking homage to her late husband Kobe Bryant on what would have been his 42nd birthday. As People reported, the 38-year-old posted the touching message along with a photo of the couple sitting together. “To my baby~ Happy birthday. I love you and miss you more than I can ever explain. […]

By Kristine Lofgren | 3y ago

Taylor Swift Sends Kobe Bryant’s Daughter, Natalia, A Thoughtful Gift

Taylor Swift took the time to send a thoughtful gift to Kobe Bryant’s 17-year-old daughter, Natalia. In honor of the release of Swift’s new album, Folklore, the singer sent Natalia a special cardigan. “Cardigan” is the first single on the album, according to Us Weekly. The cardigan, which is currently on sale for a limited […]

By Helen Storms | 3y ago

Vanessa Bryant Is Pleased That The Kobe Bryant Murals Throughout Los Angeles Have Remained Amid Protests

Even as protests take over large parts of Los Angeles, Vanessa Bryant is pleased that many of the tributes to her late husband have remained untouched. In a series of photos posted to her Instagram story, Vanessa captured images of the murals of her late husband and daughter Gianna that are scattered throughout the city, […]

By Joe Allen | 3y ago

Vanessa Bryant Files Legal Claim Focused On The Release Of Graphic Photos Of Kobe’s Helicopter Crash Scene

Vanessa Bryant filed a legal claim on Friday related to unauthorized photographs taken by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department that show the aftermath of the January 26 helicopter crash that killed Vanessa’s husband, Kobe, their daughter Gianna, and seven others, People Magazine reports. The claim seeks damages for emotional distress and mental anguish. It […]

By Joe Allen | 3y ago

Vanessa Bryant Shares Sweet Photo With Daughters Celebrating Her Birthday In Touching Instagram Post

Vanessa Bryant posted a touching photo with her three daughters celebrating her birthday. The girls had purchased a slew of flowers and pinatas to celebrate the festive day. Since the sudden deaths of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, Vanessa has made many touching Instagram posts about missing her husband and daughter. And with her 38th birthday […]

By Brandon Bombay | 3y ago

Vanessa Bryant Posts Sweet Birthday Message For Gigi: ‘You Are Part Of My Soul Forever’

Vanessa Bryant took to her Instagram page to celebrate Gianna “Gigi” Maria-Onore Bryant on what would’ve been her 14th birthday. The world stopped on Sunday, January 26 when NBA legend Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash. As more news about the crash began to surface, it was revealed Gigi was also on the […]

By Elizabeth Randolph | 3y ago

Vanessa Bryant Tells ‘Us Weekly’ To ‘Please Stop’ Posting Stories About Her Being ‘Depressed’

Vanessa Bryant called out Us Weekly for posting a story about her struggling with depression while coping with the deaths of Kobe Bryant and her daughter Gianna. She posted on her Instagram story that the outlet published untrue information and used unreliable sources. The mother had her life turned upside down when her husband and […]

By Brandon Bombay | 3y ago

Vanessa Bryant, Fighting Back Tears, Talks About What Kobe’s Hall Of Fame Induction Means To The Family

Vanessa Bryant is getting emotional about her late husband’s induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. One day after Kobe Bryant’s posthumous induction into the hall was announced, Vanessa and daughter Natalia shared a video message talking about what the honor meant to the family. As TMZ noted, Vanessa said that his inclusion among the […]

By Nathan Francis | 3y ago

Vanessa Bryant And Her Daughters Posed In Front Of A Kobe & Gianna Mural For Heartwarming Picture

Vanessa Bryant updated her Instagram profile image to a photo of her and her daughters posing in front of a beautiful mural honoring her late husband, Kobe Bryant, and their daughter Gianna. Later she posted an adorable picture of her daughter Natalia standing by herself in front of the mural. The grieving widow has remained […]

By Brandon Bombay | 3y ago

Los Angeles County Sheriff Says 8 Deputies Shared Kobe Bryant Crash Photos & They Have All Been Deleted

Los Angeles County Sheriff, Alex Villanueva said eight deputies have admitted to taking unauthorized pictures of the helicopter crash which killed Kobe Bryant. He believed these were the only individuals with the photos and that they have all since been deleted. Reports came out last week that first responders took gruesome photos of the tragic […]

By Brandon Bombay | 3y ago

Vanessa Bryant ‘Absolutely Devastated’ After Report That Deputies Shared Graphic Photos Of Bodies After Crash

Vanessa Bryant has released a statement saying she is “absolutely devastated” after a report claimed that some deputies in the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department were sharing graphic photos of the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of her husband and 13-year-old daughter. A legal team representing the widow of Kobe Bryant issued a statement on […]

By Nathan Francis | 3y ago

Vanessa Bryant Shares Touching Kobe & Gianna Footage In Instagram Post Over Beyonce’s ‘XO’ Song

Vanessa Bryant shared a heartfelt post on Instagram which showed home footage of Kobe Bryant playing with his daughter Gianna. Over the clip she had Beyonce’s song “XO” playing which was one of her husband’s favorites. This Monday was the Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, […]

By Brandon Bombay | 3y ago

Souvenirs From Kobe Bryant Memorial Already Being Sold On eBay For Huge Prices

Souvenirs given to attendees of Kobe and Gianna Bryant‘s public memorial have already been put up for auction on eBay. Package bundles of the items are starting around $3,000. Yesterday was the Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant at the Staples Center and certain people in attendance are already trying to profit off […]

By Brandon Bombay | 3y ago

Throwback Photo Of Kobe Bryant At Gianna’s School For Career Day In Lakers Uniform Goes Viral After Memorial

A throwback photo of Kobe Bryant present at his daughter Gianna‘s school for career day has gone viral. Fans on Twitter reacted with touching and hilarious responses to the picture. On Monday, the Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant was held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, and those in attendance […]

By Brandon Bombay | 3y ago

Did Kobe Bryant’s Parents Attend The Celebration Of Life On Monday?

Kobe Bryant‘s parents, Joe and Pam Bryant, were among the 20,000 family, friends and fans mourning the loss of the basketball great and his daughter, Gianna, at Monday’s service. Kobe had been reportedly estranged from his parents at his time of his death. However his wife Vanessa Bryant invited them to the “Celebration of Life” […]

By Angela Corry | 3y ago

Vanessa Bryant Reveals That Kobe Gave Her The Blue Dress From ‘The Notebook’

While speaking at her late husband’s memorial service on Monday, Vanessa Bryant revealed that Kobe Bryant had once gifted her the blue dress from the romantic 2004 film The Notebook, worn by Rachel McAdams in the film. The purchase of the iconic movie prop was just one of the many romantic gestures Kobe reportedly made […]

By Lucille Barilla | 3y ago

Vanessa Bryant Speaks About ‘Her Baby Girl’ In Heartbreaking Speech

Vanessa Bryant spoke at Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s memorial on Monday morning. When she took the stage at the Staples Center in Los Angeles — where 20,000 family, friends, and fans gathered for the celebration of life — the NBA legend’s widow thanked everyone for attending. She described the “outpouring of love” she felt from […]

By Rachel Dillin | 3y ago

Vanessa Bryant Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Island Express

Vanessa Bryant has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Island Express — the helicopter company responsible for operating the flight which ended in the tragic death of her husband, Kobe Bryant, their daughter, Gianna Bryant, and seven others. According to a report from TMZ, the suit alleges that the extremely foggy weather that day presented […]

By Nicholas Morine | 3y ago

Bianka Bryant: Who Is Kobe & Vanessa Bryant’s 3-Year-Old Daughter?

Kobe Bryant‘s 3-year-old daughter is Bianka Bella Bryant. She is the third daughter of the late basketball legend. Kobe, 41, died suddenly in a helicopter crash in California on January 26 alongside his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant, and seven other victims. In addition to Gianna and Bianka, Kobe and his wife Vanessa Bryant are parents […]

By Victoria Miller | 3y ago

Kobe Bryant & Wife Vanessa Were Married For 19 Years

Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa were married for 19 years before his untimely death in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020. The couple married on April 18, 2001, when he was just 22, and she was 19. The couple was married for 19 years before he passed away. Vanessa and Kobe welcomed four […]

By Rachel Dillin | 3y ago

Sofia Laine: Who Is Vanessa Bryant’s Mom?

Sofia Laine is the mother of Vanessa Bryant, the wife of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Sofia raised Vanessa as a single mom after she divorced the future socialite’s father when Vanessa was a baby. Sofia later married Stephen Laine, and Vanessa would go on to drop her birth father’s name, Cornejo, and take her […]

By Victoria Miller | 3y ago

Pam Bryant: Who Is Kobe Bryant’s Mother?

Kobe Bryant‘s mother is Pamela Bryant. The 65-year-old Las Vegas socialite, who is also the mother of Sharia, 43, and Shaya, 42, made headlines in the past for her tumultuous relationship with her superstar son. But following the sudden death of Kobe alongside his daughter, Gianna Bryant, and seven other victims in a helicopter crash […]

By Victoria Miller | 3y ago

The Chilling Significance Of The Date Of Kobe Bryant’s Celebration Of Life

The chilling significance of the date for Kobe Bryant‘s Celebration of Life service is not lost on fans of the Los Angeles Lakers sports legend, who died in a tragic helicopter crash alongside his daughter Gianna and seven others on Sunday, January 26, 2020. The Celebration of Life ceremony, which is being held at the […]

By Lucille Barilla | 3y ago

Vanessa Bryant Shares Sydney Leroux’s Number 2 Tattoo Honoring Gigi

Vanessa Bryant shared a picture of Sydney Leroux’s new tattoo on Instagram on Monday. The ink is a simple number 2, which was Gianna Bryant‘s jersey number, as well as Leroux’s soccer jersey number, according to a People report. Gianna died in a helicopter crash along with her father, Kobe Bryant, and seven others on […]

By Rachel Dillin | 3y ago

Ticket Sales From Kobe Bryant’s Public Memorial Service Will Be Donated To Bryant’s Charity

New information has been released about the public memorial service being held for Kobe Bryant on February 24. The detailed plans for ticket sales include information about how fans can purchase tickets, and also explain how ticket sales will go toward honoring Bryant’s legacy. According to the NBA, beginning on February 14, fans were able […]

By Joe Allen | 3y ago

Vanessa Bryant Posts Emotional Message To Late Husband On His ‘Favorite Holiday’

Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram on Valentine’s Day to post a message to her late husband, Kobe Bryant. This is the first “holiday” that Vanessa has spent without her husband, who died on January 26, in a helicopter crash. Vanessa first uploaded the tribute to her Instagram story before publishing it to her static Instagram […]

By Effie Orfanides | 3y ago

Vanessa Bryant Gets Candid About Losing Kobe & Gianna: ‘It Feels Wrong’

Vanessa Bryant is opening up about the devastating loss she is experiencing following the tragic deaths of her husband, Kobe Bryant, and her 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. This is the first time Vanessa has expressed her personal feelings after the helicopter crash that took the lives of her loved ones. Although Vanessa has been active on […]

By Effie Orfanides | 3y ago

Vanessa Bryant Remembers Daughter Gianna In Touching Instagram Tribute

Vanessa Bryant decided to express how much she misses Gianna “Gigi” Bryant, her second child with the late Kobe Bryant, on Instagram. The basketball icon’s wife took a moment to remember both her husband and their daughter on Wednesday, February 5. Vanessa first posted an image of Kobe sitting down and giving a huge smile […]

By Elizabeth Randolph | 3y ago

Vanessa Bryant Remembers Kobe As Her Best Friend, ‘Miss You So Much’

The world continues to mourn the tragic sudden loss of Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and the seven other people who were with them in the fatal helicopter accident January 26. On Monday, the massive memorial to the victims outside the Staples Center was taken down, but Vanessa Bryant continues to honor her late […]

By Brandon Bombay | 3y ago

Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash 911 Recordings Released

The Los Angeles Fire Department released recordings of the 911 calls reporting the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight other passengers aboard the flight. According to Radar Online, shocked witnesses report hearing a massive explosion and confirmed that there were heavy clouds in the area at the time of the crash. One person […]

By Kristine Lofgren | 3y ago

Jennifer Lopez & Shakira’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Paid Tribute To Kobe Bryant With Yellow & Purple Cross

The Super Bowl halftime show not only featured amazing performances by two of pop music’s hottest stars, it also took the time to create a special moment, as it paid tribute to the late basketball legend, Kobe Bryant. Jennifer Lopez and Shakira took to the stage for the Super Bowl LIV Pepsi Halftime Show, where […]

By Alisan Duran | 3y ago

Vanessa Bryant Shares Picture Of Sunset With Purple And Gold Hearts As Lakers Pay Tribute To Kobe

Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram to post a heartfelt tribute to her late husband as his team was honoring his memory on Friday, sharing a picture of a sunset with purple and gold hearts. As the Los Angeles Lakers returned to the court for the first time since the crash that claimed the lives of […]

By Nathan Francis | 3y ago

Kobe Bryant Fans Show Vanessa Love & Support As Her Social Media Following Grows By 5 Million

Vanessa Bryant’s Instagram page has become a memorial of sorts as pictures of the family have gained viral interest and her followers have grown by the millions since the helicopter crash that claimed the life of her husband, Kobe Bryant, and daughter, Gianna. Although her page had been set to private after Sunday’s crash, it […]

By Nathan Francis | 3y ago

Ellen Pompeo Says ‘Time’s Up’ On TMZ’s Harvey Levin After Kobe Bryant Death Story

Grey’s Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo says “time’s up” on TMZ founder Harvey Levin after what she felt was exploitative coverage of the death of NBA star Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others who were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California on January 26. The Los Angeles Times reported on the actress’s […]

By Lucille Barilla | 3y ago

‘TMZ’ Claims They Had Permission To Release Early Info On Kobe Bryant’s Death, After Criticism

The tragic helicopter crash that took the lives of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others is one of the biggest stories to break in recent memory. TMZ, one of the first outlets to break the story, has come under fire for not following proper channels and contacting next of kin before going public […]

By Brandon Bombay | 3y ago

Alex Trebek Pays Tribute To Kobe Bryant, ‘He Was A Pillar Of The Community’

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek is among the many to remember and pay tribute to basketball legend Kobe Bryant in the midst of his very shocking death this past Sunday. During a recent interview, Trebek addressed Bryant’s tragic passing and how much respect he had for the athlete. Trebek had been a big fan of Bryant […]

By Helen Storms | 3y ago

Gianna Bryant Basketball Video Goes Viral After Vanessa Makes Instagram Account Public

As previously reported by The Inquisitr, Vanessa Bryant, wife of the late Kobe Bryant, has recently set her Instagram account to public, which was the first sign of social media activity since the loss of her husband. As a result of this, a video of their daughter Gianna, who also died in the same helicopter […]

By Rachel Tsoumbakos | 3y ago

Vanessa Bryant Releases Statement Following The Deaths Of Kobe & Gianna

Vanessa Bryant has released a statement following the tragic passing of her husband, Kobe Bryant, and the couple’s 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. The mother-of-four was devastated to learn that the helicopter that her loved ones had been traveling on crashed in Calabasas, California, on Sunday, January 26. Up until this point, Vanessa had remained silent on […]

By Effie Orfanides | 3y ago

Vanessa Bryant Makes Instagram Account Public, Sharing Photos & Videos Of Kobe & Gianna With The World

On Wednesday, Vanessa Bryant made her Instagram account public, the first sign of social media activity she’s shown since losing her husband, Kobe Bryant, and their 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, in a tragic helicopter crash Sunday morning. The grieving mother’s newly public account contains poignant photographs and videos of Kobe and Gianna that have never been […]

By Rachel Dillin | 3y ago

Kobe Bryant Funeral Plans Not Set, Public Memorial Could Be Held At LA Coliseum

Though fans might want to say their goodbyes to Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant in his home turf of the Staples Center, officials are reportedly looking at a different venue for the legend’s funeral. The 18-time NBA All-Star died in a tragic helicopter crash which also claimed the lives of eight other people, including […]

By Anna Harnes | 3y ago

ESPN Host Elle Duncan’s Memory Of Kobe Bryant Being A ‘Girl Dad’ Goes Viral Online

Elle Duncan recently paid tribute to Kobe Bryant and highlighted his role as a father to his four daughters. The ESPN host shared her story on SportsCenter of the only time she met Bryant. According to Hollywood Life, Duncan said that when she met Bryant, she immediately wanted to take a picture with the basketball […]

By Elizabeth Randolph | 3y ago

Kobe Bryant And Wife Vanessa Reportedly Had A Deal To Never Fly Together In A Helicopter

Kobe Bryant frequently traveled around Los Angeles in a helicopter, but a source reveals that he and his wife Vanessa had vowed never to fly together. According to People Magazine, Kobe and his daughter, Gianna Bryant, were flying in a helicopter on Sunday morning as they headed to a youth basketball game when the craft […]

By Kristine Lofgren | 3y ago

Jimmy Fallon Pays Tribute To Kobe Bryant On ‘The Tonight Show’

On Monday night, January 27, The Tonight Show’s YouTube account posted a video of Jimmy Fallon honoring Kobe Bryant. Jimmy was teary-eyed when he opened the show. He started by mentioning the helicopter accident that Kobe was in with his daughter, Gianna. He then went down memory lane and shared how he and Kobe met […]

By Alisan Duran | 3y ago

Jessica Simpson Shares Photo Of Calabasas Hills After Kobe Bryant’s Helicopter Crashed

The day following the tragedy that ended the lives of nine people, including NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, Jessica Simpson shared a stunning photo of the Calabasas Hills on Instagram, reported Page Six. The helicopter, piloted by Ara Zobayan, was transporting Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, basketball coach Christina Mauser, baseball coach John […]

By Nicole Moore | 3y ago

Jennifer Lopez Posts Emotional Tribute To Bryant Family, Wishes Vanessa ‘Strength’

Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez became one of the many celebrities who took to Instagram today to share a post honoring the late Kobe Bryant. As The Inquisitr reported, Bryant died on January 26 in a helicopter crash. His daughter, 13-year-old Gianna, was on the helicopter as well, and also died. Lopez reminisced about her […]

By Ava Bennet | 3y ago

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