Magic Johnson took the time out to let everyone know how he feels about shady BronBron and his non-championship having self: It all started when Johnson, a successful businessman in addition to a Hall of Fame basketball player, television personality and HIV activist, was asked which of his accomplishments he would prefer as his lasting legacy. “There’s going to always be great players in basketball. There’s going to always be guys who win championships in the NBA, except LeBron …” That drew a loud mix of applause, laughter and shouts from the audience, to which Johnson replied “Don’t be mad!” And at that moment, Magic couldn’t resist some fun at LeBron’s expense. He did point out that he was kidding — but the zingers kept coming, one after another. “Everybody’s always asking, ‘Who is better between Kobe (Bryant) and LeBron?’ I’m like, Are you kidding me? I’m like you’re kidding me … Kobe, five championships; LeBron, zero.” “I love the young man though. I know he’s going to get better in the fourth quarter this year.” More laughter. “I’m not hating on LeBron,” he added. “He’s a triple-double threat every single game and he’s going to get better.” Awww…poor Bron Bron. Source
Because it looks complicated to make, has very limited mobility, and is kind of super creepy, this homemade Pixar -inspired costume — a full-body reconstruction of the anthropomorphic Pixar Luxo lamp logo — may not be the best costume idea for your Halloween movie-related revelries. But you’ve got to see it in action. Shivers . Check it out and stick around for your daily Buzz Break.
Since last week’s Tree of Life giveaway event was such a success, we’re staging another 10-word review contest — this time, in celebration of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides , the Johnny Depp/Penélope Cruz pirate adventure epic that gets it home release this week. So find your black pearl pen, channel your inner Captain Jack Sparrow, mix your best mermaid tear cocktail and click ahead for details.
Kelsey Grammer was a guest on Piers Morgan Tonight yesterday and spent a portion of the interview hyping his upcoming Starz drama, Boss , a portion talking about his acting career in general – and a significant amount of time bashing the heck out of ex-wife Camille Grammer. “Camille asked for a divorce really almost the first day we were married,” Kelsey told the CNN host. “If you say you want a divorce enough times, you’re going to get one.” Kelsey Grammer Bashes Camille on Piers Morgan Tonight So why did it take 13 years and two children before this couple split? It’s unclear, especially because the actor believes Camille “married me because I was Frasier.” He says she only cared about getting famous. Therefore… “[ The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills ] was my parting gift to her,” Grammer said. “It was my way of saying, ‘Look, you always wanted to be famous. Here you go.’ ” Kelsey says he has “no contact” with Camille, though we all know they do battle almost every week in court. Still, he and his kids are doing “great,” the actor insists, while he has nothing but positive words for fourth wife Kayte Walsh : “It was insane,” he said, describing their meeting on a plane. “It was like all the planets had danced together into a segregated charm on our behalf.”
Harry Belafonte apparently needs to get to bed earlier. Or maybe he was just in some deep, transcendental meditative state. Either way, dude could not wake up for an interview with KBAK in Bakersfield, Calif., while ON THE AIR. Watch the anchors cut to the 84-year-old singer, only to find him out cold: Harry Belafonte Sleeps Through Interview The best part came as the news team, referencing his classic hit, “Day-O”, began cracking jokes such as “Guess daylight hasn’t come, man.” Awesome. Later, Harry Belafonte’s rep, Ken Sunshine (yup, that’s his name, you can’t make this up), insisted he was in fact meditating through the satellite sit-down. “After weeks of literally hundreds of interviews promoting his HBO documentary, memoir and CD, Mr. Belafonte had an early morning satellite TV tour.” “True to form, there was a technical glitch. His earpiece wasn’t working, so he decided to take the time to meditate before the rest of his Day-O.” Well played . “Maybe the world would be a better place if more people took a moment to meditate,” adds Mr. Sunshine. And to that, we ask: Was Harry …
Beyond her new album, singer tells MTV News she might act next year. By Jocelyn Vena Photo: MTV News The new year might still be a few months off, but the always-ambitious Taylor Swift is already cooking up some big projects for 2012. With her new album , full of “sad” songs, already in the planning stages, Swift excitedly dished that it’s not the only big thing she has up her sleeve for next year. Her arena-filling, celeb-frequented Speak Now Tour continues chugging along through the early part of 2012, and her perfume, Wonderstruck , is now out on the market, giving fans the chance to smell like the pop star. But, Swift is also making time for some other projects she thinks will have her fans excited. The singer told MTV News she’s working on “some surprise projects that may or may not happen, and possibly some acting.” “I’ve just been so excited about what’s gonna happen in the next year,” she said. “I’m also really excited about [the next album]. I’ve been writing all the time. I’ve been writing so much for the new record. I can’t believe I’m saying that already: It comes out in a year, but I’m already excited about it.” Before we officially ring in the new year, Swift shared that she’s looking forward to the tail end of 2011, with the holidays and her 22nd birthday still to celebrate. “I’m excited about the holidays,” she said. “I love Christmas. I love the whole buildup to Christmas and the way that everything is exciting and wintergreen-ish and Christmas tree-ish.” Share your thoughts about Taylor Swift’s 2012 plans in the comments! Related Artists Taylor Swift
Judge suspends trial of Dr. Conrad Murray due to a death in key witness’ family. By Gil Kaufman Conrad Murray Photo: Pool/ Getty Images After taking the day off Friday just as the prosecution was preparing to wrap up its case, the involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson’s physician, Dr. Conrad Murray , is on hold due to the death of the father of the prosecution’s final witness. According to , the Los Angeles Court public information office sent out a notice Sunday explaining that details on the resumption of the trial will be sent out “when further information is available.” After two weeks of evidence attempting to portray Murray as negligent and reckless in his care for Jackson, the prosecution was close to wrapping up its part of the case when testimony was suspended Friday to allow final witness Dr. Steven Shafer to travel to a previously scheduled anesthesiology conference in Chicago. But, en route to the conference, Shafter learned that his father had died, and he never made it to the event. Shafer, described as a highly respected anesthesiologist and pharmacologist, was expected to testify about the effects of the surgical anesthetic propofol on the human body. Jackson died as a result of propofol intoxication, and the case against Murray hinges on the prosecution’s theory that the cardiologist gave the pop icon a lethal dose of the drug and then provided substandard care when Jackson went into cardiac arrest as a result. The Associated Press reported that the trial will resume Wednesday, after the judge in the case agreed to give the defense more time to prepare their response to tests the coroner’s office conducted last week on the level of the sedative lorazepam in Jackson’s system. Shafer is also expected to give a key piece of evidence to counter the defense’s claim that Jackson self-administered the fatal 25mg dose of propofol through an IV catheter in his leg. After pursuing a strategy in which the defense intended to portray Jackson as having taken the deadly dose of propofol by himself when Murray was out of the room, the doctor’s legal team pivoted last week and appeared set on focusing on an allegedly self-administered overdose of lorazepam instead. Once Shafer gives his testimony, the defense will present its case and call an estimated 15 witnesses, which could take the testimony through Friday or next Monday. Related Artists Michael Jackson
Late Indy racer’s car was sponsored by Timberlake’s William Rast clothing line. By Gil Kaufman Dan Wheldon Photo: Getty Images Justin Timberlake paid tribute Monday (October 17) to late Indy racer Dan Wheldon, who was killed Sunday in a horrific 15-car crash at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Wheldon’s car was sponsored by Timberlake’s clothing line, William Rast, and the two men were said to be friendly. “I was deeply saddened to hear the news on Dan Wheldon’s unfortunate and untimely death,” Timberlake said in a statement. “He was a great driver and a strong supporter of William Rast Racing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in their time of loss.” British driver Wheldon, 33, the father of two young children with wife Susie Behm, was airlifted to a local hospital in the wake of the crash, which sent his car hurtling through the air after it struck another racer’s vehicle. He was pronounced dead a few hours later. Actress Ashley Judd, who attended the race in support of her husband, driver Dario Franchitti, also paid tribute to Wheldon, writing a memorial poem on her Twitter feed. “As we continue to absorb Dan’s accident — we forget, remember, re-experience shock, denial, anger, pain — I’m reminded of a favorite poem,” she wrote before quoting John Donne’s “Holy Sonnet 10”: “DEATH be not proud, though some have called thee Mighty and dreadfull, for, thou art not so, For, those, whom thou think’st, thou dost overthrow, Due not, poore death, nor yet canst thou kill me. From rest & sleepe, which but thy pictures be, Much pleasure then from thee, much more must flow, And soonest our best men with thee doe goe, Rest of their bones, and soules deliverie. One short sleepe past, wee wake eternally, And death shall be no more; death, thou shalt die.” The other drivers in the race took five laps in Wheldon’s honor following the crash, which ended the contest. Related Artists Justin Timberlake
Last week Ciara was seen strolling the streets of Beverly Hills with friend Kenneth Crear and now she’s been spotted again! This time, holding hands with Mr. Cam Newton in Atlanta, GA. Ohhhhhhkkkkaaayyy Ci-Ci! According to Hello Beautiful: Ciara is rumored to be dating NFL rookie Cam Newton. The two were spotted hanging out in ATL over the weekend, and was even mobbed by fans at Atlantic Station, and I’m hearing it wasn’t just a one-off, the two reportedly “spent the weekend together.” But… One of our reliable sources report that they spotted Ciara and Cam at Phipps Plaza Mall in Atlanta walking through the parking lot by Saks begging Cam to walk her to the car! Ciara also recently tweeted this: There is soooommmmme love in the air and Cam is definitely a keeper! Lets see how this pans out for Ciara, especially since it didn’t work out with A’mare – we hear that he’s engaged to his baby mama! Dayyyummm!!!
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