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CBS News
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Kobe and Gigi Bryant mural in downtown LA vandalized again
After being restored recently, the Kobe and Gianna Bryant mural in downtown Los Angeles has been vandalized once again. The mural, located at 1361 Main St., Los Angeles, depicts the legendary Laker with his daughter when she was a toddler. Artist Sloe_motions created the mural shortly after Kobe, Gigi, and seven others died in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, 2020. "This was the first mural I ever did for Kobe," the artist said after the first vandalism. After restoring the piece of art that started his dedication to Kobe and Gigi's memory in May, Sloe Motion said he was disappointed to see the mural again covered in graffiti. The mural was covered with graffiti after artist Sloe Motions restored it recently. dtlainsider | Instagram "We didn't want that disrespect to LA right here and for people to see that, especially Vanessa," Sloe Motion said. "Kobe has brought nothing but light and insight and inspiration to the youth." Sloe Motions started an online fundraiser after the initial vandalism in April. It caught the eye of Laker star Luka Dončić, who donated $5,000 to help restore the mural. "Kobe is LA. He and Gigi mean so much to this city, to the Lakers organization and to me personally," Dončić said in a statement. "I'm happy to do anything to help make sure he and his daughter are honored." Sloe Motion painted the mural shortly after the deadly helicopter crash and went one to paint dozens more. However, it was his first that gave him the opportunity to meet Kobe's widow, Vanessa Bryant, two years later. "This is Los Angeles," Bryant said in a commercial for Super Bowl LVI while parked in front of the mural. "The city of angels. Where iconic teams, where iconic moments and where icons have etched their place in the storybook of history. Where nothing is impossible without a lot of hard work and a little imagination."
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Vanessa Bryant Channels Rihanna To Address Pregnancy Rumors Like A Boss
Vanessa Bryant is tackling rumors about her private life with a little help from the Rihanna playbook. The widow of NBA legend Kobe Bryant shut down online speculation she's pregnant with her fifth child by sharing a photo of Rihanna looking particularly unbothered, drink in hand, to her Instagram Stories. 'Me protecting my peace, not pregnant & having fun all summer,' Vanessa Bryant wrote, alongside a handful of cheerful emojis. A moment later, she added a second Rihanna meme with the caption: 'I'm not mean, I'm just not the one.' Rumors that Vanessa Bryant was expecting a child with an unnamed 27-year-old basketball player began popping up online late last month, though the source of the speculation is unclear. The philanthropist and former dancer hasn't publicly been in a romantic relationship since the 2020 death of Kobe Bryant and their daughter Gianna in a helicopter crash. She and her late husband also share three other daughters: Natalia, 22, Bianka, 8, and Capri, 5. Prior to Vanessa Bryant's witty response, the rumors had sparked a fair amount of discourse over the social expectations placed on widows. The implication that the 43-year-old had moved on to a new romance five years after Kobe Bryant's death drew criticism on social media, with some oddly suggesting she had an obligation to stay single to protect her late husband's legacy. 'Bashing Vanessa Bryant, Kobe Bryant's wife, for being pregnant is just insane to me. Genuinely, she is a widow,' one TikTok user said Monday. 'What do you all expect widows to do? Life keeps going, life keeps moving. Who said that she couldn't heal and she couldn't go ahead and continue to live life?' Added another: 'This lady is allowed to love again ... you all do know that a lot of men, they move on the next month, the next year, the next week, the next minute. So, really, why does it matter? It's literally been half of a decade.' New romance or not, Vanessa Bryant appeared to be staying true to her pledge by taking in a day at Disneyland. On Monday, she shared a short video on Instagram showing her with her daughters at the Anaheim, California, theme park. Tiger Woods Confirms His Relationship With Vanessa Trump In A Social Media Post Lakers Forced To Fix Errors On Kobe Bryant Statue Kobe Bryant's Widow Awarded $16 Million In Trial Over Crash Photos
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Vanessa Bryant vs. Gabrielle Union: Net Worth Breakdown and Philanthropic Impact in 2025
Dwyane Wade and Kobe Bryant were one of the most popular and talented players in the NBA at their prime. While Kobe Bryant unfortunately passed away five years ago, his wife, Vanessa Bryant, continues to enjoy massive popularity and a huge net worth that she and her husband had built over time for a better future. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Dwyane Wade's wife, Gabrielle Union, continues to be one of the most popular actresses in Hollywood and has been actively working in films. Vanessa Bryant's Net Worth in 2025 and Philanthropic Engagements As per Celebrity Net Worth, as of now, Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa Bryant, enjoys a net worth of a whopping $600 million. Apart from Kobe Bryant's massive inheritance that went to Vanessa Bryant after his untimely death, she also keeps herself busy with many philanthropic activities. Vanessa Bryant's Net worth, Lifestyle, Houses, Cars, and Legacy Vanessa Bryant was also the President and CEO of the popular Granity Studios, which released Kobe Bryant's books and podcast, which aired in 2019, a few months before the NBA legend passed away. A few years ago, after both Kobe Bryant and their young daughter, Gianna Bryant, passed away in an unfortunate helicopter crash, Vanessa Bryant took the decision to venture into a clothing line, Mambacita. However, Vanessa Bryant does not earn from this profitable venture as all the profits are diverted to her non profit organisation, the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation. Vanessa Bryant also donated 8000 pieces of clothing for the victims who were affected by the 2025 wildfires in California. Gabrielle Union's Net Worth in 2025 and Philanthropic Engagements Dwyane Wade's wife, Gabrielle Union, is both a popular actress and a successful entrepreneur. As per Celebrity Net Worth, as of now, Gabrielle Union enjoys a massive net worth of $40 million. How Gabrielle Union spends her $40,000,000 While Gabrielle Union enjoys a pretty successful career in Hollywood, she has also authored a book and has launched a business with her husband, Dwyane Wade. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The venture, PROUDLY, was launched in 2022 and deals with essential needs for babies and has recently launched an apparel section. Both Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade keep themselves pretty busy with their philanthropic activities. Apart from The Wade Foundation, the husband wife duo are engaged in many other non profit organisations. This includes Partnership for a Healthier, Rape Foundation, America Gibson Girl Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Stand Up To Cancer, and many more. While Vanessa Bryant might have a bigger net worth than Gabrielle Union, both have created a huge impact on society. Both Gabrielle Union and Vanessa Bryant might have fallen in love with NBA legends but they have carved a new and separate identity for themselves amid all the things that have gone wrong in their lives. Also Read:
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fans have hilarious responses to Vanessa Bryant's brilliant reply squashing pregnancy rumors
Vanessa Bryant (Image via Getty) In the famous words of one Gilderoy Lockhart, "Celebrity is as celebrity does," but sometimes they are made into so much more than what they do. Just ask Vanessa Bryant, who is merely trying to enjoy her summer vacation. But apparently, gaining a little weight can only happen to celebrity women if they are pregnant; at least, that's what the chatter around her is recently. Late NBA legend Kobe Bryant 's widow though, is not going to lose any sleep over the gossip and is all about keeping her peaceful life intact. Vanessa Bryant has a few words for all the gossip surrounding her Vanessa Bryant did not lose much sleep over the pregnancy rumors surrounding her these last few days. In fact, she is happily enjoying her summer and not letting herself be bothered about what anyone has to say about her. She had a hilarious response to all the rumors, as Bryant took to her Instagram Stories to post a couple Rihanna memes. The first image is of the superstar singer taking a dip in the pool with a drink in her hand and flipping the bird with another with the caption stating: "Me protecting my peace, not pregnant & having fun all summer." Vanessa Bryant's Instagram stories (Image via: vanessabryant/ Instagram) The quote is accompanied by a couple emojis that point to her chilling over the summer. The second picture is yet another Rihanna gold, with the caption reading, "I'm not mean, I'm just not the one." Seems like Bryant is not much bothered about what the gossip mill has to say about her. Fans react to Vanessa Bryant squashing pregnancy rumors Basketball fans have been by Vanessa and the Bryant family's side since Kobe and Gianna's tragic death after the helicopter crash back in 2020. But it's been five years since the accident, and people are ready to accept that. When rumors of her pregnancy hit social media outlets, many people had many things to say. But after Vanessa Bryant managed to squash all rumors by using some RiRi power, fans have a few things to say. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo One fan simply addressed the situation, calling others dumbasses for believing anything they see on the internet. A few, though, think that people, as well as the media, should let Vanessa move on. As a few have pointed out, since her IG story went on air, it's been five years since the tragedy, and she has been holding on to the legacy of Kobe Bryant all this while. But this also does not mean that she has to stop living her life because of that. Maybe, the best thing would be to just let her live her life the way she wants. Not as the widow of Kobe Bryant, but as a woman who loves her family. What do the fans have to say about this? Also Read: Vanessa Bryant finally breaks silence on wild pregnancy rumors with a wild response featuring a Rihanna meme
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa addresses pregnancy rumors, five years after NBA legend's tragic death
has seemingly offered a strong rebuttal to rumors that she is pregnant - five years on from her husband Kobe's death. The Lakers legend and the couple's daughter, Gianna (Gigi), died along with seven others in a tragic helicopter crash in January 2020. And more than five years after the tragedy, unfounded claims recently spread that Vanessa, 43, was pregnant with a fifth child. She and the late Kobe share daughters Natalia, 22, Bianka, eight, and Capri, five, in addition to Gigi, who was 13 at the time of her passing. And in an apparent response to the pregnancy rumors, Vanessa posted several Instagram Stories, including one of Rihanna holding a drink in one hand and her middle finger up in another while in a pool. The picture, which Vanessa re-posted from another account, is captioned: 'Me protecting my peace, not pregnant & having fun all summer.' The Instagram Story was also set to Tupac Shakur's hit All Eyez On Me. Vanessa also shared a second picture of Rihanna - captioned 'I'm not mean I'm the one' - before sharing a post about how to 'impress' her. 'The only way to impress me, is by being a good person,' read the post, which was also re-shared from another account. 'I don't care what you have, what you wear, where you live, or what you drive. I just have deep respect for people with pure hearts and good intentions. Last month, Vanessa celebrated what would have been Gigi's 19th birthday. Vanessa made a touching post to Instagram as she remembered the aspiring basketball player, sharing a photo of her in her Mamba Sports Academy uniform. 'Happy birthday, Gigi!,' Vanessa wrote. 'Mommy loves and misses you more than I could ever express. I love you Gianna.' Vanessa also gushed over Natalia a couple of weeks later as her and Kobe's eldest daughter graduated from the University Of Southern California. Natalia, who signed with IMG Models in 2021 and is pursuing a career as a film director, paid tribute to her dad by wearing the 'Black Mamba' symbol over her heart on her graduation sole. Vanessa posted pictures and videos of Natalia in her graduation attire and wrote: 'We're so proud of you! #USC ✌️#GRAD #CumLaude.'
