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They Call Me Magic This month, Apple TV+ announced “They Call Me Magic,” the highly anticipated four-part documentary event that takes an illuminating, holistic look into the life and career of Earvin “Magic” Johnson, one of the world’s most iconic figures, premiering April 22. “They Call Me Magic” offers a rare glimpse into the incredible […]

*News of Magic Johnson’s abrupt resignation as the Los Angeles Laker’s president of basketball operations has rocked sports fans and colleagues alike, including LeBron James, who was reportedly “stunned” by Johnson’s decision, ESPN reports. The four-time MVP still “stands behind Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and the organization,” the report states. “I had more fun when […]

* Magic Johnson allegedly has ‘secret 35-year-old love child he abandoned…so says the woman who claims the basketball great had his advisor try and strong-arm her into getting an abortion, the Daily Mail reports. In an interview with the National Enquirer, Renee Perkins says Magic Johnson is the father of her 35-year-old son, and that […]

* Magic Johnson definitely has more to say about his time with the LA Lakers as President of Basketball oerations and his stunning, out of nowhere, resignation. it was back on April 25 that he shocked that Lakers fans and the NBA with his announcement at what’s being infamously referred to as the “I’m not […]

[…] on Feb. 2. Almost immediately, he began agitating for a larger role with the organization, telling reporters he wanted a “larger role” in the front office. And less than a month later, Magic’s wish came true. We anticipate big things happening . Soon. Again, go ‘head Magic!   Being Mary Jane Earvin magic johnson as player

*LeBron James, like most folks, couldn’t believe it when informed that Magic Johnson, the man who recruited him to come to the Los Angeles Lakers, had unceremoniously stepped down as head of basketball operations for the organization. Via his HBO show, “The Shop,” James made his first public comments about the shocking situation. He told […]

[…] of Angels.  While such galas are meant to elevate the awareness and raise funds for respective causes, sometimes, a special gala is held that also generates pure magic and excitement, all rooted in the caliber of entertainment, temperament of the audience, and ambiance of the venue. Such a magical night of excitement was held […]

[…] reveals that she had only been married to her NBA legend husband for six weeks, and she was pregnant with their first child, EJ, when she learned Magic Johnson was HIV positive back in 1991. Cookie opens up in the book about how Magic couldn’t remember who he had sex with so he called each […]

Getty *Cookie and Magic Johnson recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary and posted loving tributes to each other on social media. For their big day, the couple dined on an eight-course dinner at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel ballroom followed by a private performance by Frankie Beverly & Maze. “Last night was amazing!!!” Cookie shared with […]

*On the Tuesday, April 19 edition of “Daily Blast Live,” NBA legend Magic Johnson joins “DBL” co-hosts to talk about why now is the right time to share his story in the new Apple TV+ documentary, “They Call Me Magic,” and opens up about how his son’s coming out changed his life. Johnson shares a […]

*If you missed it, last week Magic Johnson was on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and spoke on how he pulled off his latest trick — getting LeBron James to bring his talents to the Los Angeles Lakers. Johnson, the president of basketball operations for the Lakers, definitely had a very interesting story to tell about making his […]

[…] Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/FilmMagic) *Actor Quincy Isaiah portrays NBA icon Magic Johnson in HBO’s “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty,” which returns for its second season on August 6.  Per the synopsis: “Season Two continues to […]

[…] Johnson relocated to the East Coast; he was then named Vice President of Promotion & Marketing at Capitol’s jazz-oriented Manhattan/Blue Note Records division. There, Johnson worked his magic with such artists as Dianne Reeves, Bobby McFerrin, Phyllis Hyman, The O’Jays, and Shirley Jones. In 1992, Jive Records President, Barry Weiss hired Johnson over to the label […]

*We bet Magic Johnson is breathing a sigh of relief today after news that his daughter almost got caught up in a home invasion in LA’s San Fernando Valley. Elisa Johnson is reported to be just fine after getting out of harm’s way by fleeing a house in the valley where 2 armed men staged an […]

Magic Johnson on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (May 19, 2016) *During a visit to “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Thursday, Magic Johnson talked about playing basketball with Prince, who, according to the Lakers legend, could talk a better game than he played. “He talked so much trash – he thought he had a real jump shot,” […]