Photo: Harry How (Getty Images) Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson has spent most of retirement investing in real estate development around L.A., specifically in Black communities. Of course, he can’t stay away from the sports world, acquiring stakes in MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers, the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks, MLS’s Los Angeles FC and the […]
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NBA dominates list of 50 highest-paid athletes of all-time
A dozen NBA legends have made Sportico’s new list of the 50 highest-paid athletes in sports history. Michael Jordan, with estimated inflation-adjusted earnings of $3.75 billion, leads the pack ahead of LeBron James ($1.7 billion) at No. 5, Shaquille O’Neal ($1.21 billion) at No. 13, the late Kobe Bryant ($1.09B) at No. 14, Kevin Durant […]
Read MoreBlack Celebrities With Multi-Million-Dollar Side Hustles
Photo: Tasos Katopodis (Getty Images) Magic Johnson is such a boss when it comes to business, you could almost forget that he had a successful 13-season career in the NBA. But of course, we wouldn’t! The all-star’s portfolio includes a chain of movie theaters, and ownership stakes in MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers, the Washington Commanders […]
Read MoreBlack Celebs Who’ve Finally Received Their Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Photo: Michael Buckner/Variety (Getty Images) It may seem like an old-fashioned idea, but for some Black artists receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is still a major honor. It signifies that they’ve reached a certain level of success in the industry. Yes, sometimes they’re used as publicity stunts, but that doesn’t make […]
Read MoreThese Black Celebs Are Connected to Your Favorite Sports Teams
Photo: Clive Brunskill (Getty Images) Despite still playing in the NBA, LeBron has multiple investments in professional sports teams. Two years ago, he became a minority owner of the Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Boston Red Sox. In 2011, he also bought a small stake in Liverpool F.C., one of the most popular soccer […]
Read MoreThe Freshest Jordans of All Time
Photo: Otto Greule Jr. /Allsport (Getty Images) Michael Jordan has the freshest kicks of all time, and it’s not even a debate. The fact that singers, rappers, actors, athletes, and sneakerheads still wear them nearly 20 years after Jordan last played in an NBA game speaks to how much people love them. Advertisement Even Spike […]
Read MoreBlack Celebs Who Recently Received Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Melba Moore speech at her Hollywood Walk of Fame Star ceremony If you’re not in the business, or follow these sort of things closely, you may not know that getting a star on the walk of fame costs $75,000. Most of the time, that fee is paid by a production company or movie studio. Sometimes […]
Read MoreWelcome to the Billionaire Club Magic Johnson
Is it magic? Probably not. But it feels like it considering Magic Johnson is only the fourth Black athlete to become a billionaire, joining Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Tiger Woods. You Okay Fam?: Should You See A Therapist Without Having A Problem? Off English According to Forbes, the Hall of Fame point guard has […]
Read MoreTV’s Best Binge: The Hidden Gems of Netflix
Netflix is the wise old grandfather of the streaming game. For a very long time, it had the space all to itself, so it still has a very deep bench of titles to choose from. It also has an expansive international selection. Its home page can be difficult to navigate at times, so we’ve made […]
Read MoreMagic Johnson Blasted The Commanders’ Lack Of Fire Against The Bears And Multiple Players Agreed With Him
The Chicago Bears picked up their first win since Oct. 24, 2022 on Thursday night. Thanks to impressive performances by Justin Fields, D.J. Moore, and the team’s defense, Chicago was able to take down the Washington Commanders, 40-20. The Bears raced out to a 27-3 halftime lead, which drew the ire of one member of […]
Read MoreBlack Celebrities With Ownership Stake in Professional Sports Teams
Photo: Clive Brunskill (Getty Images) Despite still playing in the NBA LeBron has multiple investments in professional sports teams. Two years ago, he became a minority owner of the Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Boston Red Sox. In 2011, he also bought a small stake in Liverpool F.C., one of the most popular soccer […]
Read MoreBlack Celebs With Ownership Stake in Professional Sports Teams
Photo: Clive Brunskill (Getty Images) Despite still playing in the NBA, LeBron has multiple investments in professional sports teams. Two years ago, he became a minority owner of the Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Boston Red Sox. In 2011, he also bought a small stake in Liverpool F.C., one of the most popular soccer […]
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