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There is no denying the incredible strength and poise that Vanessa Bryant has been showing the world after the passing of her husband Kobe and 13-year-old daughter Gianna. With every post that the mamá-of-four shares on her personal social media profile, we get further insight on how deep and special a bond the family shared.

Vanessa Bryant shared a very special tribute tattoo in honor of her late husband and daughter. The mom-of-four took to her social media to repost Kobe Bryant’s sister Sharia Washington’s latest tattoo.

Vanessa Bryant shared another heartfelt tribute to her late husband and daughter with some emotional family footage.

This has only happened a few times in the past four decades: the 1984 Olympics, 9/11, and Monday, Feb. 24 – when the memorial service for Kobe and Gianna Bryant brought the city of Los Angeles to a virtual standstill in a transformative moment of friendly unity.

Merchandise from Kobe Bryant’s Celebration of Life service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California has been pulled from eBay for violating the auction site’s policies.

Snoop Dogg was supported by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Tyler Perry after he lashed out at broadcaster Gayle King over a controversial Kobe Bryant interview question.

Kobe Bryant's older sister is paying tribute to the life and memory of her late brother and niece.

After a few weeks in hot water, rapper Snoop Dogg made an appearance on Jada Pinkett Smith and family’s “Red Table Talk” web series to clear the air on a few trending topics — the biggest being his recent feud with Gayle King, for which he has since apologized for inciting.

Beyoncé, 38, took the stage at The Staples Center on Feb. 24, to honor and celebrate the lives of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and the seven others who died in a tragic helicopter crash last month.  Organizers of the public memorial reportedly banned photographers from taking pictures of the superstar. Now, a source close to the “Irreplaceable” singer tells HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY that the directive came straight from Bey —  and she had a very good reason for the request.

Like Ryan Gosling’s character Noah Calhoun from The Notebook, Kobe Bryant also went the extra mile for his love. While remembering her late husband at his and daughter Gianna’s celebration of life service on Monday, Vanessa Bryantopened up about a romantic gift the NBA star had given her one year for Valentine’s Day—the actual notebook, as well as blue dress and shoes that Rachel McAdams wore in the 2004 romance film, The Notebook.

Snoop Dogg has expressed regret over his controversial comments to a US TV journalist and said he felt the need to protect “superhero” Kobe Bryant.

Vanessa Bryant is still mourning the loss of her husband and daughter. A source close to the family tells ET that Vanessa found Monday's memorial for Kobe and Gianna Bryant to be healing.

“One thing I can come out of it saying is how strong and how bold and how powerful Vanessa [Bryant] is,” LeBron James said at the Los Angeles Lakers’ shootaround on Tuesday (Feb. 25), according to Sports Illustrated.

The Notebook’s costume designer was left in tears after Kobe Bryant’s wife referenced the dress Rachel McAdams wore in the film at the basketball star’s memorial on Monday.

Naomi Osaka is recalling the time she spent with Kobe Bryant. In a tweet on Monday, the 22-year-old tennis pro shared a video of her and the late NBA great playing tennis together. Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were among the nine people killed in a helicopter crash last month.

Beyoncé is showing her support for the Bryant family. Following the 38-year-old singer's touching performance at Kobe Bryant's «Celebration of Life» memorial on Monday, Beyoncé shared photos from her rehearsal on her website.

Tom Brady is still struggling to come to terms with the death of Kobe Bryant. The former Los Angeles Lakers star tragically died alongside his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, last month. 

Snoop Dogg is speaking out about why he publicly criticized Gayle King. In a preview of the upcoming episode of Facebook Watch's , the 48-year-old rapper reveals what went into his decision to bash the journalist after she asked one of Kobe Bryant's friends about the 2003 sexual assault allegation against the late athlete.

LL Cool J has recalled how he once urged Kobe Bryant to scrap an album of gangster rap recordings.

There was not a single dry eye when Vanessa Bryant took to the stage during the memorial celebration for her late husband and daughter, Kobe and Gianna Bryant. The mamá-of-four gave an emotional speech commemorating both her daughter and her husband.

Beyonce, Alicia Keys and Christina Aguilera performed at the public memorial for late basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna on Monday.

Kobe Bryant’s wife Vanessa is suing the owners of the helicopter that was involved in the crash that killed her husband and daughter in January.

Gabrielle Union is taking a moment to reflect.

LL Cool J is going down memory lane.

Tim McGraw is a “girl dad,” just like Kobe Bryant! That was the term the 52-year-old country music sensation borrowed on the same day Kobe and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were remembered at their Celebration Of Life event inside Los Angeles’ Staples Center on Feb. 24.

It was a heartbreaking day for Vanessa Bryant, but those around her made sure to offer their support. 

Kobe Bryant may be gone, but never forgotten. The NBA star and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were honored in a beautiful public memorial held in downtown Los Angeles on Monday. During the service, Bryant's beloved  film was screened for the crowd inside Staples Center.

The University of Connecticut paid a special tribute to Gianna Bryant during Monday’s "Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant" memorial event held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Christina Aguilera's latest performance helped to mark the life of a legend. The 39-year-old singer took the stage at the Staples Center on Monday during the public memorial for Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, both of whom died, along with seven others, in a helicopter crash last month.

Kobe Bryant's last text message conversation moments before he died was to one of his best friends, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka.

The first speaker of the day at Kobe Bryant’s memorial service was Jimmy Kimmel. From the second he took the podium at the Staples Center on Feb.

Beyonce was one of many who took the stage at Staples Center on February 24, to honor and celebrate the lives of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and the seven others who perished in a tragic helicopter crash in southern California in January. Beyonce, 38, performed “XO” and “Halo” at the public memorial, which brought out over 20,000 people.

Thousands of people attended the Kobe Bryant memorial service at the Staples Center on Feb. 24, including a number of celebrities.

Vanessa Bryant fought through tears during a heartfelt speech at Staples Center on Monday morning for the public memorial held for her late husband Kobe and daughter Gianna Bryant. The Lakers legend and his 13-year-old daughter were two of seven others who perished in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, CA on January 26. Today marks Vanessa’s first public appearance with her daughters following the tragic accident. Kobe was 41.

There was no shortage of moving tributes delivered to Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, who both died unexpectedly in a helicopter crash that took a total of nine lives. During a “Celebration of Life” memorial that aired live on TV from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, several people closest to the Bryants, including Phoenix Mercury and WNBA player Diana Taurasi, spoke to the late athlete’s legacy on and off the court. 

Michael Jordan made a rare public appearance on Monday to mourn the death of Kobe Bryant.