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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night to earn another shot at the Denver Nuggets in this year’s playoffs.

Last season, these two teams met in the Western Conference Finals. Denver earned a clean sweep over L.A., before going on to win the NBA championship.

This year Anthony Davis and Co. will aim to right that wrong – with very serious stakes on the line.

LeBron James obviously doesn’t have a ton of time left in the league, and many have argued that the Lakers have to start planning for life without him.

Davis was once viewed as the cornerstone the franchise would build around post-James, but he has since proven himself to be more of a secondary superstar than primary one.

If the Lakers fall to the Nuggets, Davis could be traded. And according to one NBA exec, there is one particular squad that is the frontrunner for his services.

“When you look at it, if you’re serious about trading Davis at some point then you need to accomplish a few things,” a general manager told NBA insider Sean Deveney.

“You have to get him somewhere he wants to be. He wants to be a Laker. So if you trade him, you have to do right by him, send him to a good team in a good market, you don’t want to burn any bridges with (Klutch Sports, Davis’s representatives). You need a team willing to take on his money. Because it’s a lot. And you need a team who can load you up with draft picks.”

There is a single squad that checks all those boxes.

“There’s really one team that fits all of those, and that’s the [New York] Knicks,” he continued.

“It would not be hard to make a deal work there. You can line up the salaries. You can package a ton of picks. You can throw in a young player. You can take on a salary the Lakers might not want. I mean, he is one player and you can get a huge haul here.”

This isn’t the first time Davis has been linked to the Knicks.

Is a stint in the Big Apple in his future? Time will tell.

The real story behind Rihanna’s relationship with Jay Z: ‘Is she really the third person?’

There are a lot of rumors circulating that Beyoncé and Jay Z’s marital issues stem from a covert Rihanna affair. Is it true what they sаy in gossip? A source reveals EXCLUSIVELY to HollywoodLife.com what has really transpired “over the years” between RiRi and Jay behind closed doors! The rumors that Beyoncé, 32, and Jay Z, 44, are no longer in love are something they can’t seem to escape. We delved deep to uncover the actual story behind the recent allegations suggesting that Jay and 26-year-old Rihanna’s extramarital romance is the main cause of their personal issues. Discover the trutҺ about Rihanna and Jay’s personal connection by reading on!

Is Jay Z Unfaithful To Rihanna? — The Real Story Of Their Encounter Unveiled

The rumors that Rihanna and Jay Z were hooked up are completely untrue, an EXCLUSIVE insider tells HollywoodLife.com.

According to a source, “Rihanna has been enjoying her time alone and being out of the spotlight, but these constant claims of her and Jay Z having sеx are just ridiculous.” The bond between Jay and Rihanna is closer to that of a family than it is romantic!

For Rihanna, Jay resembles a father figure. He has been nothing but supportive of her and her work over the years, helping to shape her into the celebrity she has become. Nothing more than that, our source discloses.

According to our insider, “Jay is married, and even if she wаnted to step to him—which I assure you she doesn’t—it wouldn’t even go down because that’s just rude and inappropriate.”

Will Beyoncé Leave Jay Z? Supposedly Seen Looking for an ApartmentAlthough our insider assures us that Rihanna is not a cause of cоnflict in Beyoncé and Jay’s marriage, a recent rumоr suggests that Beyonce was seen perusing apartments in New York City’s Chelsea district.

According to The New York Post, Beyoncé was specifically considering a “$21.5 million Chelsea penthouse.” Their source said, “She was very quiet, as if she was looking on the sly.”

HollywoodLifers, what do YOU think of all of this? Inform us!

Lakers stars react to their new Team USA jerseys.

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Team USA finally began to fill out the roster this week, making LeBron James and Anthony Davis the latest members of the exclusive unit. The Lakers duo went viral on Wednesday after receiving their jerseys for the first time, beaming with excitement to represent the country.

The players got a pretty lucrative welcome and while the Lakers are hard at work preparing for the NBA playoffs, the star duo did spare some time to acknowledge their upcoming stint at the Paris Olympic Games. James and Davis were early commits to the USA roster and began showing interest as early as last summer when Team USA shockingly lost the FIBA World Cup. The 12-man roster includes James, Davis, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, Jrue Holiday, and Bam Adebayo.

76ers star Joel Embiid also made the team and he had a similarly enthusiastic reaction to his new Team USA threads. The former MVP will wear 11 for the team, while Davis still sports No. 14 and the two will likely start side-by-side.

It’s all smiles for the USA squad and there’s a feeling that they already know what to expect. This year, a roster akin to the Avengers is repping the USA and it’s going to be hard for any country to keep up with all that top-end talent.

After looking so vulnerable for years, it isn’t going to be an easy climb to the top for the USA but now that the best players have decided to participate we could see Team USA re-take a familiar place at the top of the basketball food chain. If not, it could qualify as one of the biggest upsets in basketball history.

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Pairs 2024: The Revenge Of Team USA

There was no question about who ruled the sport at the international level. During the days of the Dream Team with Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and others, they made history together as, arguably, the best team ever assembled. The same could be said of the 2008 Redeem Team with Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Dwight Howard, who went on to avenge the nation after their loss a few years before.

But over more recent history, star participation has seen a sharp decline and it led to Team USA having to recruit secondary players to fill out the roster. Pretty soon, the rest of the world began to catch up and they quickly closed the gap.

Today, some of the game’s best players are from overseas, including Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Unlike in years past, the US can no longer just coast by with less than its best. To win this summer, and going forward, Team USA must be about the superstars and it seems many of them have answered the call to join.

Both LeBron and Davis have experienced this before but there’s something different about this year knowing that it could be their last one together. Only with the gold medal will it be a satisfying ending to his summer and that’s the only proper send-off for one of basketball’s all-time biggest heroes. They owe it to him to win one more medal and prove to the world that Team USA hasn’t yet lost its way.

LeBron James tells the Lakers to keep their emotions in check.

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With Game 1 quickly approaching, LeBron James offered some key advice to his Lakers teammates. As a seasoned veteran with four championships, James knows how important it is not to get too high or too low until the job is complete.

“I’ve been in the postseason way too long in my career to know that you don’t get too high off of Game 1 or get too high over whoever the matchup is. You gotta just stay even-keeled,” said James, via Jovan Buha. “There’s gonna be a lot of swings throughout the game, throughout a series. And it’s how long you can just keep your mind even-keeled and keep the main thing the main thing. They’re a great team. We know what we’re capable of. But the game is not won in the transcripts. The game is won in between the four lines. And that’s all that matters.”

This time of year is always high anxiety for players and coaches. As the playoff shift occurs, it becomes much more common to put a lot of weight on one single game or event. But James knows better than to lose his focus, especially against the best in the West.

The Purple and Gold are on a 9-game losing streak against the Nuggets, which dates back to last year’s Conference Finals when Denver won the series in a 4-0 sweep. The Lakers could have panicked after drawing them in the first round, but instead, the team rallied together in a show of confidence, focus, and determination. In the locker room, Darvin Ham was gassing up his guys, and Anthony Davis proclaimed to the world that his team would not be “ducking the smoke.”

With Game 1 on Saturday, the Lakers are only a few days away from an opportunity to set the tone in the series, and it could very well make or break their post-season. If they can come out and steal a win in Denver, it will send a message to the competition and the basketball world that this year will be different than the one that came before. But regardless of whether they win or lose, the Lakers will be sure not to let their emotions swing too far one way or the other.

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Can The Lakers Upset The Defending Champs?

It was by sheer chance that the Lakers matched up against Denver in the first round. But with the series unavoidable, the Lakers have no choice but to make the most of it. In some positive signs, the Lakers are not short on confidence, and they still have strong faith in their veteran, star-studded core.

But, given all the talent that the Lakers have, they are still massive underdogs against Nikola Jokic and the squad. As a squad with size and strength at every position, the Nuggets are uniquely positioned to counter the Lakers, and their physical play is usually enough to wear out the Lakers frontcourt.

That’s not to mention the soon-to-be 3x MVP Nikola Jokic, who always saves his best for the Purple and Gold. Over three games during the regular season, he averaged 29.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 9.0 assists in a dominant shooting display. With no answers for the Joker in the frontcourt, what hope do the Lakers have of winning four out of seven games?

The odds are undoubtedly bleak for the Purple and Gold, but LeBron James will not let his team lose sight of the mission. Come win or lose, he will fight until the very end, and that relentless spirit may be what saves their season.

Rihanna quickly said goodbye to the expensive penthouse atop a luxury skyscraper in Los Angeles previously owned by star Matthew Perry less than a year later, why?

In a move that’s caught the eyes of luxury real estate enthusiasts and celebrity watchers alike, global music sensation and business mogul Rihanna has placed her lavish penthouse atop a luxury Los Angeles skyscraper on the market for a cool $25 million. This stunning property, previously owned by “Friends” star Matthew Perry, was acquired by Rihanna less than a year ago, making its quick return to the market a topic of much speculation and interest.

The penthouse, which crowns one of LA’s most prestigious skyscrapers, offers breathtaking views of the city, from the glittering skyline to the expansive, serene ocean. Boasting expansive living spaces that blend modern aesthetics with comfort, the penthouse is a testament to Rihanna’s known penchant for luxury and style. The space is designed to cater to the elite, featuring high-end finishes, state-of-the-art technology, and exquisite detailing throughout.

The fact that this property was once owned by Matthew Perry adds to its allure. Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the iconic sitcom “Friends,” had previously listed the property before Rihanna became its owner. The transition of ownership from one celebrity to another underscores the penthouse’s appeal to those accustomed to a lifestyle that offers both luxury and privacy.

Rihanna’s decision to sell this architectural masterpiece less than a year after acquiring it raises questions about her strategy in the real estate market. Known for her savvy business acumen, ranging from her music career to her successful beauty and fashion empires, Rihanna’s real estate transactions are watched closely by fans and industry observers alike. This sale might hint at a new direction in her investment strategy or simply reflect a change in personal preference.

As Rihanna bids farewell to her brief but memorable stint as the owner of this magnificent penthouse, the market watches with anticipation to see who will next claim this pinnacle of luxury living. The sale not only highlights Rihanna’s influence in the world of high-end real estate but also cements the penthouse’s status as a coveted trophy property in Los Angeles.

After being swept in the 2023 Western Conference Finals by the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers now get a chance to test themselves much earlier in the NBA Playoffs with a first-round matchup against the same Nuggets team.

Los Angeles defeated the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night to officially clinch the seventh seed and a date with the Nuggets in the first round. There was some chatter around the Lakers losing the first play-in game to try and create a much easier path as the eighth seed but that was a theory that the team obviously wasn’t buying into.

The Nuggets were the last team that Lakers fans wanted to see in the first round but alas, there is no other path to the NBA Finals than to go through Denver. Los Angeles will definitely be the underdog in the series but this year, the Lakers have a trick up their sleeve that they didn’t have last year: Gabe Vincent.

Gabe Vincent is the Lakers’ key to dethroning the Nuggets

Gabe Vincent’s first season with the Los Angeles Lakers has not gone as planned. Vincent was injured for most of the regular season and upon returning he was not playing up to the level that fans were hoping for. We here at Lake Show Life have not been shy about dissecting the signing, so we are all willing to eat crow if (or when) he turns it around.

It looks like Vincent started his turnaround on Tuesday against the Pelicans. This was easily the best game that Vincent has had since joining the Lakers as his impact was felt on both ends on the floor. That is exactly what the Lakers need to change the dynamic of this series against the Nuggets.

The one thing the Lakers did not have last season that they now have this year is a guard to throw at Jamal Murray defensively. Murray absolutely torched the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals a year ago as the Lakers didn’t have a single good defensive guard to stop him.

That changes with Vincent. Murray still put together a fine NBA Finals showing against the Miami Heat last year but Vincent had a lot more success against Murray than anyone on the Lakers had. With Anthony Davis behind him in LA, there is a situation in which Vincent can be the Murray-stopper that the Lakers need.

There is also the entire “playoff Vincent” scenario that could play out. Some players simply elevate their games in the postseason and it can be the difference between winning the NBA Championship and getting bounced in the first round.

Heck, playoff Rondo showing up in the 2020 NBA Playoffs is a big reason why the Lakers won the title that year. Rondo legitimately was the Lakers’ third-best player during that playoff run and without him the team may not have won it all.

If Vincent can elevate his game in the same way (which he literally did last year for the Heat) then the Lakers are a much tougher team to beat than the team that got swept in last year’s Western Conference Finals.

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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are considered one of the most classy fashion couples of all time

Blue is the color of the season, clearly.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky wore two completely different outfits when it comes to vibes, but they managed to coordinate the colors of those outfits for a sweet couple moment that’ll have the entire Rihanna Navy looking for their best blue ‘fits. Ri and Rocky were seen shopping at Kitson Kids in Beverly Hills on Apr. 12, according to Cosmopolitan, where they arrived in style to supposedly grab some new pickups for their son and the baby on the way.

Rocky wore a preppy striped tie, loose-fit faded jeans, and a long navy overcoat as well as a baseball cap and very Old Money Gucci shoes. And right alongside him, Rihanna wore a black tank top with white piping and a similarly hued blue puffer coat with black details on the shoulder. Black sneakers, hoop earrings, an tiny anklet (!!!), and a simple gold necklace finished her look, along with a pair of oval sunglasses.

Rihanna Paired a Football Jersey With a Sheer Skirt and So Many Diamonds

Back in February, Rihanna announced her second pregnancy on one the biggest stages in the world: the Suρer Bowl Halftime Show. Before the big show and before she dropped that particular bit of news, she spoke about how being a mother has shifted her priorities.

“When I first got the call to do it again this year, I was like, ‘You sure?’ Like, I’m three months postpartum, like, should I be making major decisions like this right now? Like, I might regret this,” she said at a pre-Suρer Bowl press event. “But when you become a mom, there’s something that just happens where you feel like you could take on the world, you can do anything.”

She went on to sаy that part of why she said yes was not only because she knew fans wаnted to see her perform after a years-long hiatus, part of her wаnted her son to see her do the thing.

“And the Suρer Bowl is one of the biggest stages in the world,” she finished. “So as scary as that was, because I haven’t been onstage in seven years, there’s something exhilarating about the challenge of it all. And it’s important for me to do this this year. It’s important for representation, it’s important for my son to see that.”

Queѕtionѕ ѕurrounding the Golden Stаte Wаrriors dynаsty hаve ѕurged followіng theіr  NBA Plаy-In Tournаment loѕѕ to the Sаcrаmento Kіngs . The Wаrriors fаced ѕcrutiny due to rotаtionаl deсisions, аnd іndіvіdual рlayer рerformances were сlosely exаmined. Whіle Coаch  Steve Kerr  hаs demonѕtrated reѕilience аfter сhallenging ѕeaѕonѕ, other teаm memberѕ lаck the luxury of unqueѕtioned сonfidenсe.  Klаy Thomрson , іn рarticular, fаced іntense сritiсism.

The рerformance of the ѕecond “Sрlash Brother” wаs leѕѕ thаn ѕtellar. Some loyаl Wаrriors fаns even queѕtioned whether Thomрson ѕhould remаin рart of the ѕquad. When аsked аbout the unсertainty ѕurrounding hіs future, Thomрson reѕponded wіth а touсh of fruѕtration, аs reрorted by Dаlton Johnѕon of NBC Sрorts.

“Whаt’s uр wіth you аll not wаnting to lіve іn the рresent, bro? To be honeѕt, I reаlly hаve not gіven іt muсh thought beсause of whаt you рreviously ѕaid аbout the ѕeaѕon we hаd аnd how muсh сommitment іt tаkes to рlay the gаmes we dіd аnd gіve our аll. So, I reаlly hаve not thought аbout thаt deeр іnto the future beсause I ѕtill need to рrocess the yeаr we hаd. It wаs one fіlled wіth uрs аnd downѕ,” the Wаrriors ѕhooting guаrd ѕaid.

 

Klаy Thomрson fаced ѕignificant аdjustments wіthіn Steve Kerr’ѕ ѕyѕtem. He trаnsitioned from а ѕtarting role to сoming off the benсh аs the teаm’s ѕixth mаn. Whіle there were nіghts when he dаzzled, outѕhooting even  Steрhen Curry , hіs overаll ѕeaѕon wіth the Wаrriors wаs mаrked by inconsistencies. His рerformance іn the NBA Plаy-In gаme аgаinst the Kіngs exemрlified theѕe uрs аnd downѕ

Travis Scott and A$AP Rocky seem very similar, is it possible that either of them ‘copied’ the style?

Do you consider the comparisons to be reliable?

In a teaser for a forthcoming interview on “Drink Champs,” ASAP Rocky said that he thought Travis Scott had stolen his look.

The “Pretty Flacko” rapper, N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN of REVOLT, sat down and spoke about the contrast of the rapper’s appearances, which has been brought up by fans for years.

N.O.R.E. said that Travis Scott “stole his whole style from ASAP Rocky.” Rocky shook his head in agreement and said simply, “Yeah.”

The rappers from Houston and Harlem have almost identical haircuts, as well as comparable bodies and complexions. In a busy space or from a distance, it would be easy to mix up the two.

When Rocky appeared on Hot 97’s “Ebro in the Morning” program in January 2016, he allayed any rumors that the two rappers were at odds.

“Let Shorty rock, you’re hearing it from me,” he said. And let the public choose if he is sincere or a biter. I’m not advocating that everyone should be free to just steal what someone else has going on. That’s not what I’m saying. The whole thing seems so trivial to me.

When Scott and Rocky shared a picture together on social media a few days after the interview on January 20, 2016, fans went crazy.

Even though the two have been compared for years, many fans clapped back when they saw the “Drink Champs” promo, saying that beyond appearances, the two are quite unlike.

“How is Travis Scott stealing the style of ASAP Rocky since Rocky’s look is inspired by Houston, where Travis hails from? One commenter said, “I think Rocky influenced him, but stealing is a huge stretch,” bringing up Scott’s Houston heritage.

“To be honest, Asap Rocky got most of his style from Houston,” remarked a different user. using music that is “trill,” chopped and twisted, etc. Since Travis Scott is a native of Houston, I’m not sure how he “stole” anything.

Some said that the rappers were making them see double: “In my mind, ASAP Rocky and Travis Scott are the same person.”

Some sought a collaboration between the two, while others noticed little to no parallels and believed they were the same individual.

“I wish to collaborate with Travis Scott and ASAP Rocky in the future. amazing collaboration will be AMAZING,” an optimistic admirer said.

Watch ASAP Rocky’s interview with “Drink Champs” on REVOLT this Thursday, May 12.

After breaking up with Rihanna, Chris Brown seems to have found new love and lived happily together in a castle-like villa with a fleet of expensive supercars that made fans admire

 

It’s an understatement to say that Maurice Brown, better known as Chris Brown, is a household nɑme. Despite the controversies surrounding his personal life, particularly the incident involving singer Rihanna, he has persevered and amassed a collection of possessions, trinkets, and business ventures that speak to his success. Among his prized possessions is his Tarzana, California “smart house” mansion, which he purchased for $4.35 million in 2014.

 

Security is of utmost importance to Chris, and his mansion is equipped with a cutting-edge alarm system and 16 strategically placed security cameras across the property. The expansive estate spans over 8,300 square feet on approximately an acre of land, necessitating the comprehensive surveillance.

 

Located in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood of Tarzana, named after the iconic character Tarzan, the choice of residence aligns with Chris Brown’s occasional wild persona. While his home is larger than the smallest mansion owned by Rihanna (8,300 square feet), it boasts impressive features.

 

The gated mansion boasts six bedrooms and six bathrooms, each adorned with stone and hardwood flooring that extends throughout the entire house. The interior design is exquisite, featuring a harmonious blend of spotless white tiles and dark timber accents. As a tech-savvy millennial superstar, Chris has transformed his mansion into a smart home that also utilizes solar energy—an investment in combating climate change.

 

The house’s facade includes a spacious garage capable of accommodating thirteen vehicles, including bikes and quad bikes, catering to Chris Brown’s passion for automobiles and motorcycles.

 

While Chris may be known for his spray-painted exterior decorations, the interior design of his Tarzana mansion is equally captivating. The living and dining rooms, typical of a California home, exude spaciousness and are bathed in natural light.

 

The sleek and minimalist design of the living room and den, featuring a rustic wooden seating table and flat-screen TVs mounted on the walls, maintains the estate’s open and airy ambiance. One of the living rooms even boasts a sliding glass wall that opens to the terrace, providing seamless indoor-outdoor integration, enhanced by an integrated fireplace.

Chris Brown’s Tarzana mansion is not only a testament to his success but also reflects his taste, style, and commitment to modern living.