New Documentary Will Give ‘Rare Glimpse’ Into NBA Legend Magic Johnson’s Life

The Andy Warhol Diaries, which charts the late artist’s life, has landed.The six-part Netflix series from executive producer Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story) and director Andrew Rossi uses AI technology to recreate Warhol’s voice to read his own diaries.Warhol’s voice was created using a text-to-speech algorithm that incorporated his Pittsburgh accent. Actor Bill Irwin then recorded the lines, with his performance and the AI digital voice combined to create the voice that you hear in the documentary series.Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Rossi said: “Andy Warhol was famously guarded about his personal thoughts and opinions.

Sean Patrick Small has long been aware of the similarities between him and Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird.

Angelique Jackson NBA legend Bill Russell is getting the definitive documentary treatment from Netflix.The Boston Celtics great is the subject of a yet-to-be-titled documentary directed by Oscar nominee Sam Pollard (“MLK/FBI,” “Citizen Ashe”), with a team of producers including Larry Gordon (“Field of Dreams,” “Die Hard”), Ross Greenburg (“Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals,” “Miracle”) and Mike Richardson (“Hellboy,” “The Umbrella Academy”).Produced by High Five Productions, LLC, the film will feature personal interviews with Russell and make use of the sprawling personal archives from the life and career of the five-time NBA MVP, 12-time All-Star and Olympic gold medalist.The official synopsis explains that the documentary serves as the “definitive bio-doc” on “the greatest champion in the history of American sports,” tracing Russell’s history on the court and off, paying special reverence to his work as a Civil Rights pioneer. When President Barack Obama awarded Russell with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011, he described the Hall of Fame player as “someone who stood up for the rights and dignity of all men.” “From the humblest of beginnings, Russell went on to lead each and every one of his basketball teams to championships — two California State High School Championships, two back-to-back NCAA titles, a gold medal at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games and 11 championship titles in his 13-year career as a Boston Celtic (his last two as the first Black head coach in NBA history, while still playing for the Celtics),” the description reads.

Award-winning director Sam Pollard (MLK/FBI, Citizen Ashe) is helming an untitled doc about the life and legacy of NBA legend Bill Russell for Netflix, the streamer announced today.

Magic Johnson is not only a legendary basketball player but a father of three. The 62-year-old was first drafted on the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979 and continued to play for them for 13 seasons. The basketball legend won countless amounts of MVP Awards and helped his team win many finals.

Miranda Lambert is relatively private when it comes to her personal life but delighted fans with a sweet glimpse from her weekend at home.MORE: Blake Shelton brings fans to tears with emotional messageThe county star adores animals and took to Instagram to share several posts showing her dote over her beloved pet dogs, Thelma and Louise, along with her cat Macaroni.The kind-hearted singer adopted her pet dogs in 2016 and they have been there for her through the ups and downs.VIDEO: Miranda Lambert and Brendan McLoughlin's love story This includes being there for the star during her whirlwind romance with now-husband Brendan McLoughlin, who she married in 2019 in a secret ceremony close to their home.MORE: Miranda Lambert wows in metallic catsuit as she welcomes in the new yearMORE: Miranda Lambert delights fans with celebratory announcement during break from work Miranda and Brendan have an incredible love story, having met on the set of Good Morning America in New York City, where Brendan was working with the security team when the singer was appearing on the show with her band, The Pistol Annies. Miranda Lambert doted over her adopted dog Thelma in a sweet postIt was really a case of love at first sight when they met too, as the pair hit it off right away, although Miranda wasn't aware of it at the time.

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost are giving Super Bowl fans a look into their relationship and home life in a new commercial for Amazon's Alexa. In the Super Bowl spot, Jost shows Johansson Alexa's game day prep, which includes dimming the lights, turning on the game, and even chilling some rosé.«It's like she can read your mind,» Johansson says, sending the pair into an alternate scenario where Alexa can, in fact, read their minds. They're seen in bed together and when Johansson starts talking to Jost first thing in the morning, Alexa says, «Ordering fresh mint mouthwash extra strength.»When Johansson rehearses a cringeworthy scene from a new play that's starting on March 8, Alexa says, «Setting reminder to fake your own death on March 8,» as Jost rushes to silence the device. In another scene, the couple are watching a romantic movie and Jost asks, «When you have to do those love scenes with hot guys, is that fun or is that the worst?»«It's the worst!» Johansson insists as Alexa plays Fleetwood Mac's «Tell Me Lies.» «It's probably better Alexa can't read your mind,» Jost says at the end of the commercial. The couple tied the knot in October 2020 and welcomed their son, Cosmo, in August 2021. «Alexa, it's game day.» Scarlett Johansson and @ColinJost give us a first look at their Amazon #SuperBowl ad together!

One of the most anticipated series this spring is HBO’s “Winning Time,” a look at the 1980s LA Lakers Dynasty based on the book “Showtime” by Jeff Pearlman. With Adam McKay directing, that’s bound to be a rollicking comedic look at the Showtime era of Lakers basketball and its most familiar face, Earvin “Magic” Johnson.

Earvin “Magic” Johnson is looking back on his life and career in the four-part documentary. In addition to revealing an April 22 premiere date, Apple TV+ debuted the first teaser for the series, which goes deep on one of the world’s most iconic sports figures.According to the streaming platform and as seen in the first look, will offer a rare glimpse into Johnson’s world as he reflects on his impact, both on and off the court. Thanks to unprecedented access, the docuseries directed by Rick Famuyiwa will chronicle the basketball player’s journey from his humble beginnings in Lansing, Michigan, to becoming the face of the Los Angeles Lakers to the revelation and fallout surrounding his HIV status to the activist, entrepreneur and legend he is today. In addition to Johnson, who sits down for the documentary, the series will feature interviews with his family as well as an all-star lineup of figures from the sports and entertainment worlds. Excited to announce that my new 4-part documentary #TheyCallMeMagic, is coming to @AppleTVPlus on April 22! pic.twitter.com/YYjVWjEPlIIn April 2020, the 62-year-old sports legend confirmed to ET that the docuseries was in the works, noting that it will focus on his basketball career as well as his family and business endeavors.

Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie welcomed their second child, a daughter named Romy, in December last year.Their son Wilfred was born at the height of the pandemic in April 2020, and after keeping her second pregnancy mostly out of the spotlight, Boris and Carrie announced the news of their daughter's birth on Thursday, December 9. It is understood that the 57-year-old was there throughout both of his wife's labours, and on each occasion was later spotted returning to the London hospital to visit his wife and their newborn. While these are 33-year-old Carrie's only children, the Prime Minister has fathered a number of grown-up children who are step-siblings to Wilfred and his baby sister.The PM also has four other children, who tend to stay out of the spotlight.

Janet Jackson has hinted that a new track featured in her recent self-titled documentary could be set for an official release.The new Janet Jackson series, which premiered in the UK earlier this week, offers an unprecedented look into the star’s life and lengthy career.As reported previously, an unreleased song titled ‘Love I Love’ soundtracks the closing credits of the final episode. “You got that love I love,” Jackson is heard singing in the snippet.During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon yesterday evening (February 2), the vocalist was asked if fans will get to hear the track in its entirety and whether it was “hinting” at new material to come.“It’s so funny because that’s… it was a song that I recorded, like, three years ago,” Jackson replied. “And, in the documentary, we thought, ‘Oh, this would be cool to put this song right here in this moment, this piece in the documentary’.“And, everyone started reacting to it.

Los Angeles Mayor — and Biden Administration ambassadorial nominee — Eric Garcetti today defended his actions after maskless photos surfaced of him and Lakers great Magic Johnson, along with San Francisco Mayor London Breed, at SoFi Stadium last weekend for the NFC Championship game.