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Name: Kobe Bryant

Birth Name:

Kobe Bean Bryant

Birth Date:

August 23, 1978

Birth Place:

Philadelphia, PA

Occupation:

Professional Basketball Player

Relationship Status:

Married to Vanessa Laine

Celebrity Ranking # 1515

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Stars Sing Praises of First Openly Gay NBA Player Jason Collins

The Twitterverse is rife with support and encouragement for Jason Collins, the pro basketball player who came out as gay on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

Collins’ story “I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay” has inspired celebrities from all over the nation to tweet their appreciation.

Photo Credit: Sports Illustrated

Zac Efron Checks Out Hublot Shindig in LA

He’s always been an admirer of beauty, and Zac Efron showed up at the Hublot Swiss Watch brand soiree in Los Angeles last night (March 20).

The “Charlie St. Cloud” hunk helped Los Angeles Laker stud Kobe Bryant celebrate his new gig as the label’s ambassador and hobnobbed with industry bigwigs as the shutterbugs snapped up pics.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

U.S. Men's Basketball Squeaks by Spain to Win Gold

In a tight race, the U.S. defeated Spain today (August 12) to win the gold medal for Men's Basketball.

Kevin Durant scored 30 points for the team, topping LeBron James' 19 and Kobe Bryant's 17. The game echoed the 2008 Beijing gold medal game in which the U.S. pulled away in the fourth quarter from Spain to win 118-107.

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Michelle Obama Cheers on US Men's Basketball Team in London

On hand to support the boys, Michelle Obama was spotted at the US Men's Olympics basketball tournament in London, England on Sunday (July 29).

Kevin Durant scored 22 points in his Olympic debut, Kevin Love added 14 and LeBron James had eight assists as the team overcame some sketchy moments with a 98-71 win over France.

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2012 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony: A Complete Look

Making for quite the sight to be seen, the 2012 Olympic Summer Games Opening Ceremony was held in London, England on Friday night (July 27).

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Report: Kobe Bryant & Wife Put Brakes on Divorce

It’s no secret that their marriage is on thin ice, but it seems Kobe and Vanessa Bryant aren’t quite ready to officially call it quits.

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Spike TV's 2012 Guys Choice Awards: A Complete Look

Always drawing out quite the slate of stars, Spike TV's 6th annual Guys Choice Awards were pre-taped during a ceremony in Culver City, California on Saturday night (June 2).

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Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel's Lakers' Game 7 Liplock

Making for a memorable night at Staples Center, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel were front row at the Los Angeles Lakers/Denver Nuggets showdown in Los Angeles on Saturday (May 12).

The recently engaged Hollywood power couple were on-hand for Game 7 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs, with the "Sexy Back" stud enthusiastically tweeting prior to tipoff, "C'mon, LakeShow..."