Kareem Abdul-Jabbar News

The first ever Audiobook Marathon LIVE: An ALS Charity Event - 25 Hours, 12 Genres, 2 Amazing Causes! is set for The Victory Theater in Burbank, Calif., today, November 9, 2013.

Acclaimed television producer and author, Richard Crystal, will appear at Barnes and Noble at 2289 Broadway New York on Friday, November 8th at 7pm. Mr. Crystal's A Reign Supreme is structured after famous jazz musician John Coltrane's A Love Supreme, and tells of one man's journey from the streets of New York to the wilds of Africa as he discovers the true meaning of family and love.

The first ever Audiobook Marathon LIVE: An ALS Charity Event - 25 Hours, 12 Genres, 2 Amazing Causes! is set for The Victory Theater in Burbank, Calif., on Saturday, November 9, 2013.

Emmy(R) award-winning journalist and 'Talk Stoop' host Cat Greenleaf will make her debut as USA Network's new host of its daytime programming today, September 24 between 11am ET and 3pm ET.

Emmy(R) award-winning journalist and 'Talk Stoop' host Cat Greenleaf will make her debut as USA Network's new host of its daytime programming on Tuesday, September 24 between 11am ET and 3pm ET.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a former superstar for the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks, thinks worrying about his career statistics seems petty and admits he could have handled fame better, he says in an interview with Lee Cowan for CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD to be broadcast June 9, 2013 (9:00 AM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.

Up2Us (up2us.org), a New York based not-for-profit organization, will be holding its inaugural gala dinner at Tribeca Rooftop in New York City on June 4. The event will benefit the organization's mission to advance sports as the solution to the obesity, youth violence and educational challenges facing America's youth today. Internationally acclaimed musician and composer Wynton Marsalis will present Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with the Legacy Award, recognizing the NBA hall of famer for his 20-plus years of contribution to sport, education, and humanitarian efforts. The evening will bring professional athletes, Hollywood celebrities and other VIPs together as they celebrate Up2Us' work. Some of the stars lending their support for this event include Sandra Bernhard (emcee), Kristin Davis, Laird Hamilton, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jonny Lee Miller, Sienna Miller, Gretchen Mol, Gabrielle Reece, Meg Ryan and Naomi Watts.

USA Network announced today that Emmy(R)-award winning journalist Cat Greenleaf will be the first-ever host of its top-rated daytime programming block from 11am-3pm.

On the next episode of ABC's THE NEIGHBORS, Amber refuses to let Marty teach her, a decision she soon regrets when she ends up with unconventional Driver's Ed teacher Ms. Porsche (guest star Sandra Bernhard). Get a sneak peek below!

The two with the lowest scores will go head to head in a dive-off to determine who will be the first contestant sent home, on the series premiere of "Splash," TUESDAY, MARCH 19 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Jon Stewart is considered one of America's top social and comedic voices. Over the past 13 years, Stewart has redefined political satire in American culture from his perch atop the anchor chair on Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.' In fact, surveys have shown that the overwhelming majority of men and women under the age of 35 list 'The Daily Show' as their primary source of television news.

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As announced on "Good Morning America" this morning, the final two celebrity contestants joining the cast of SPLASH (formerly titled "Celebrity Diving") are the NBA's all-time leading scorer and New York Times best-selling author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and extreme skier Rory Bushfield.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar took home two 2013 NAACP Image Awards for 'Best Documentary' for his film 'On the Shoulders of Giants - The Story of the Greatest Team You've Never Heard Of' and the award for 'Best Children's Book' for 'What Color is My World? - the lost history of African American inventors' authored by the legendary sports figure and Raymond Obstfeld. The film was nominated in the Best Documentary category and the book was nominated for Best Literary Work - Children's category. Both were awarded last night, February 1, in a pre-show gala awards ceremony held in Los Angeles.

Jon Stewart is considered one of America's top social and comedic voices. Over the past 13 years, Stewart has redefined political satire in American culture from his perch atop the anchor chair on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart." In fact, surveys have shown that the overwhelming majority of men and women under the age of 35 list "The Daily Show" as their primary source of television news.

Bill Cunliffe Trio will play tonight, Jan. 25th at The Kitano, with sets at 8 & 10 PM. The Kitano is located at 66 Park Ave at 38th St., NYC.

Bill Cunliffe Trio will play on Fri., Jan. 25th at The Kitano, with sets at 8 & 10 PM. The Kitano is located at 66 Park Ave at 38th St., NYC.

The nominees for THE 44TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS were announced today during a live press conference from the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, CA. Anthony Anderson (Guys with Kids), Niecy Nash (The Soul Man), Yvette Nicole Brown (Community), Garcelle Beauvais (Flight), Tyler James Williams (Go On), and Zendaya (Shake It Up!) announced the categories and nominees.

The nominees for THE 44TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS were announced today during a live press conference from the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, CA. Anthony Anderson (Guys with Kids), Niecy Nash (The Soul Man), Yvette Nicole Brown (Community), Garcelle Beauvais (Flight), Tyler James Williams (Go On), and Zendaya (Shake It Up!) announced the categories and nominees.

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