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Anthony Davis, Dame Dolla, Klay Thompson And More Reportedly Joining LeBron James’ 'Space Jam 2'
Shaquille O'Neal
As the long-prophesied re- boot of the 1997 film Space Jam allegedly prepares to start filming during the NBA offsea- son, we now have a clearer idea of whom LeBron James and the Toon Squad will be hoop- ing against.
According to a few new re- ports, the cast is set to include James’ newly acquired team- mate Anthony Davis, Port- land Trailblazers star guard Damian Lillard, Golden State Warriors’ shooting guard Klay Thompson, and Hous- ton Rockets’ point guard Chris Paul.
“White Mamba” (WNBA
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Taurasi) as well as Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike — who both hold the distinction of being the only siblings be- sides Eli and Peyton Man- ning to be drafted No. 1 overall in the history of U. S. professional sports — will also appear in the film.
The exact plot isn’t clear so it’s difficult to speculate if the players named will make up a reimagined version of the Monstars — a group of evil aliens from Moron Mountain. There is a possibility that Davis could take on the short/sweet role played by Bill Murray.
Shaquille O'Neal is a man of many investments, and he plans to build upon his busi- ness resume by entertaining in- terest in buying Reebok. According to "CNBC Make It," the retired NBA player shared his desire, coming full circle since his 1992 lucrative part- nership when he was first in the league.
"Well, [Authentic Brands Group, one of the companies] I'm involved in, we just bought Sports Illustrated but I would love to purchase Reebok," he said. O'Neal mentioned after Adidas purchased the company in 2005, he believes the mega- sportswear outlet "diluted" Reebok to the point where it felt nonexistent. "I want to bring them back to basketball and to fitness," he added. Over 20 years ago, O'Neal and Reebok debuted the Shaq Attaq sneaker, which featured O'Neal's "Dunkman" logo that has been etched on his apparel. The partnership also spawned the Shaqnosis kicks.
According to USA Today, O'Neal's investments and en-
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dorsements span over 50 brands including IcyHot, Burger King, Papa John's, and Gold Bond. His portfolio also includes recognizable clientele like Google, Apple, Five Guys, and Krispy Kreme adding to his reported net worth of over $400 million since 2016, Forbes reports.
"I'm going to invest in things that are going to change people's lives," he previously said, noting that his "style" of investing is "very simple."
At the 34th Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, rapper T. I. was the first ever recipient of the ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award.
T. I. received the award at the event, which was held in Los Angeles, and it was pre- sented to him by Angela Rye. T. I. accepted the award with his three-year-old daughter Heiress in his arms, and he discussed his role as not only a musician, but an artist who has done much for the com- munity in terms of philan- thropy through his non-profit, Harris Community Works (HCW).
“People like me come from
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a place where they usually don’t let us in these kinds of buildings, to sit at tables with fancy tablecloths and nice sil- verware,” he said to the crowd.
“Soforustobehereisanex- treme accomplishment. I’ve learned to use my voice to cre- ate a path for the future. I have always said that our culture is our greatest asset... I am a proud product of it and a fear- less protector of it.”
“I’m not being honored for anything that the rest of you in the audience can’t do,” he con- tinued. “I’m just doing my lit- tle part and urge everybody else to do their part too. All of the success that I have and all the influence that I’ve gained ain’t going to mean shit if I don’t use it make the world a better place for my children to live in.”
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T. I. Receives Voice Of The Culture Award At ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards
Steve Harvey's DR Jazz Festival Is Moved Out Of The Country Amid Recent U. S. Tourist Deaths
Attorneys for R. Kelly have one week to respond to a lawsuit alleging sex abuse or face losing the case.
Kelly's attorneys sought to put the lawsuit on hold while the singer fights sex-re- lated felony charges. Associ- ate Judge Moira Johnson on Wednesday agreed with lawyers for the woman who filed the lawsuit that Kelly needs to file an answer to the litigation.
Johnson gave Kelly's lawyers until June 26 to re- spond to the lawsuit in Cook County.
Kelly did not attend Wednesday's hearing in Chicago.
After the hearing, the at- torneys for the woman said they expect the lawsuit will be delayed while the criminal case proceeds. However, they said it was improper for
A jazz fest hosted by Steve Harvey is moving out of the country amid concerns about U. S. tourist deaths at all-in- clusive resorts.
The third-annual Steve Harvey Sand and Soul Festival was set to take place at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Punta Cana, in October — but an email seen by INSIDER shows festival organizers telling customers that they are changing the location.
"There has been a lot of negative media in the recent weeks surrounding the Do- minican Republic and its safety for tourists to travel. We want you to know that higher than anything, we regard your safety as most important. This
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is why it has been an easy deci- sion for us to move the Sand &
Soul Festival out of the Do- minican Republic this year," Sand & Soul Executive Pro- ducer Morgan Hawthorne wrote in an email to ticket buy- ers.
Hawthorne said the festi- val would still be held October 10 to October 14.
"We ask that you allow us until the top of next week to disclose the new location to you, as we finalize the details," the email said. "At this time our main concern was to give you peace of mind that the Do- minican Republic is no longer a part of the 2019 Sand & Soul experience."
As of Thursday afternoon, the website still named the lo- cation as being Punta Cana.
R. Kelly hit with new sexual assault charges.
Kelly's attorneys to seek a delay before acknowledging the lawsuit.
The woman who brought the lawsuit is one of four women Kelly is charged with sexually abusing.
Lawyers Have Week To
Answer Lawsuit
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