Magic Johnson

Ron Burkle, Magic Johnson Acquire BlackBook Media - Posted January 6, 2012
Ron Burkle and Magic Johnson have teamed up once again, this time to acquire BlackBook Media. Last February the duo purchased Vibe Holdings, a deal that saw Johnson becoming the Chairman of the company. The New York Post ... [FishbowlNY]

Seventh Inning Dodgers Ownership Stretch Adds Joe Torre, Rick Caruso - Posted January 4, 2012
As first tipped by New York Times columnist Richard Sandomir, there's another group jumping into the Frank McCourt... [FishbowlLA]

Google, TNT Welcome Back the NBA with New Spots - Posted December 29, 2011
On Christmas Day, the NBA returned after a 5-month lockout put the entire 201... [TVNewser]

ESPN's NBA Countdown Show Moving to LA - Posted December 20, 2011
Magic Johnson's commute during the NBA season just got a whole lot easier. ESPN's Kia NBA Countdown show is moving to the network's Los Angeles Production Center at L.A. LIVE. In previous years, the show originated f... [FishbowlLA]

Jackson Called It, Magic Deplores It - Posted December 9, 2011
Last night on 710 ESPN Radio, Dave McMenamin (pictured) revisited with amazement a radio interview that former Lakers coach Phil Ja... [FishbowlLA]

Magic Makes a Play for the Dodgers - Posted December 2, 2011
At this point, the question has become, who isn't interested in buying the Dodgers? Everyone from Steve Garvey and ... [FishbowlLA]

Koufax Trumps Magic in LAT Sports Poll - Posted November 8, 2011
Former Dodger lefty Sandy Koufax was the runaway winner in the Los Angeles Times... [FishbowlLA]

Magic Johnson Celebrating Point Forward Day - Posted November 4, 2011
It's hard to believe that Nov. 7 marks the 20th anniversary when Magic Johnson announced he was HIV positive and retired from the NBA. The ESPN/ABC analyst and accomplished businessman will commemorate the anniversary of that life-al... [FishbowlLA]

MJ, Bird, Magic Land On NBA 2K12 Cover - Posted July 21, 2011
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Shaq: Media Treatment of LeBron Was Fair - Posted July 14, 2011
Shaquille O'Neal, who retired after this past season and recently agreed to join TNT's coverage of NBA basketball, chatted with Richard Dei... [SportsNewser]

Denver Post's Saunders: Barkley Missing From Finals - Posted June 13, 2011
The NBA Finals was such a riveting combination of on-the-court action and behind-the-scenes story lines, most having to do with LeBron James and The Decision, that nothing seemed to be wanting as the games unfolded. In retrospect, however, it wo... [SportsNewser]

Take a Behind-the-Scenes Glance at NBA's Time Travel Ads - Posted March 30, 2011
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LA's Richest Man Funds Alternate Reality Studio - Posted March 8, 2011
Biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong continues to have fun with his ... [FishbowlLA]

Magic Johnson, Ron Burkle Invest in Vibe - Posted February 9, 2011
Magic Johnson and Ron Burkle have invested in Vibe Holdings, the parent of Vibe magazine and the Soul Train TV show. As part of the eight figure deal, Johnson will now be chairman of Vibe Holdings. By investing in Vibe... [FishbowlNY]

Magic Johnson Gets His Media Vibe On - Posted February 9, 2011
It's turning out to be a big week for sweeping, personality-driven LA media moves. Just a few days after Arianna Huffington announced the sale of The Huffington Post to AOL, former Lakers great... [FishbowlLA]

Phil Griffin to be Honored by National Action Network at The Keepers of the Dream Awards - Posted February 7, 2011
MSNBC president Phil Griffin will be honored by the National Action Network (NAN) at the 13th annual Keepers of the Dream Awards on April 6. The awards are given in April each year to mark the anniversary of Martin Luther King's ... [TVNewser]

Name That NFL Team - Posted December 1, 2010
The media gauntlet has been thrown down over the possibility of Los Angeles finally getting back in the NFL game. Fueling the fire is yesterday's ... [FishbowlLA]

Here's the Inevitable LeBron/Michael Jordan Ad Mashup - Posted November 29, 2010
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Clownfish of the Week: Scott Prusha - Posted October 22, 2010
Thanks to a half-baked production error, Texas based sports memorabilia firm Panini America Inc. recently printed cards of St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect ... [FishbowlLA]

Nothing But Net Worth - Posted October 20, 2010
When a reporter for Forbes Magazine smugly blogged last June about being a... [FishbowlLA]

Joe Posnanski Writes What We're All Thinking. Again. - Posted October 8, 2010
Joe Poz, unfiltered and wonderful as always. At one point in Thursday's mind-blowing game, Lincecum struck out on ... [SportsNewser]

Former Ebony Staffer Pens Tell-All About "The Plantation" - Posted February 18, 2010
While Magic Johnson may be looking to save the beleaguered Ebony and Jet, former Ebony staffer ... [FishbowlNY]

Will Magic Johnson Buy Ebony And Jet Publisher? - Posted February 16, 2010
Rumor of the day: Magic Johnson, retired NBA superstar and mogul is in talks to buy ... [FishbowlNY]

Trade Round-Up: Sept. 14, 2007 - Posted September 14, 2007
Johnson Helps Clinton Campaign Following up on Oprah's ritzy fundraiser for Barack Obama last weekend in Montecito, Variety gives the deets on another campaign party planned for Southern California this weekend but this time it's Magic Johnson hosting a bash for Hillary Clin... [FishbowlLA]