“They Call Me Magic” offers a rare glimpse into the incredible real-life story of Johnson, who left his mark on history through his work—both on and off the court—and continues to impact our culture today. The series features intimate, never-before-seen interviews with Magic, his family, and an all-star lineup including Cookie Johnson, EJ Johnson, Larry Bird, LL Cool J, Snoop Dogg, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neil, President Obama, Fred Stabley Jr., Dwayne Wade, Jerry West, Michael Wilbon and more.
Sports are the common denominator of our society. Everyone’s been to a baseball game. Everyone has a favorite team or hated rival. Everyone knows who Michael Jordan is. So what if opera – its performances, personnel and programming – could be demystified, discussed and promoted in such a way as to become as much a part of the public consciousness as sports? That's Opera Box Score!
Michael talks about becoming People’s Sexiest Man Alive 2020, getting made fun of by his friends, Jimmy predicting his win, being ahead of the great Michael Jordan in the rankings, working with Denzel Washington on his new movie A Journal for Jordan, growing out his mustache during quarantine, shooting in Berlin for his other movie Without Remorse, and driving 203 mph on the Autobahn.
Megan Rapinoe reveals how she proposed to fiancée Sue Bird, talks about writing her new book One Life and explains how Jim Carrey and Michael Jordan influenced her personality.
John talks about being friends with Michael Jordan, going out to bars with him, the great questions he has asked Michael like who was the toughest person he played against, witnessing a funny moment between Kobe and Jordan, choosing Jack Black for his breakout role in High Fidelity, his new show “Utopia,” and he has a message for Bernie Sanders supporters about voting in the 2020 election.
Charles talks about fly fishing with Jimmy, gambling in Las Vegas, working in quarantine, being heckled while playing, Moses Malone helping him become a great player, his love of Krispy Kreme doughnuts, not caring who wins the NBA finals, and where LeBron James ranks vs Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.
In an exclusive one-on-one interview with TODAY's Craig Melvin, NBA legend Michael Jordan talks about grandfatherhood, saying “I'm having fun.” Sixteen years after retiring from basketball, Air Jordan has embarked on a new career of philanthropy and community service: “I feel like I'm making a difference.”
ESPN will debut the next documentary in the Peabody and Emmy award-winning 30 for 30 series with “Rodman: For Better or Worse” the unfettered and definitive look at the life and career of Dennis Rodman. The film, directed by Emmy-winning director Todd Kapostasy, will premiere on Tuesday, September 10, at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Nick Kroll talks about the people you run into in youth hostels, and going to a hypnotist to help him quit smoking. He talks about basing his character in Uncle Drew on Michael Jordan and reveals what it was like working with Shaq. While talking about working on Uncle Drew with a bunch of NBA Legends, playing basketball against Kyrie Irving, and he accidentally splits his pants.
On last night's LATE SHOW, the newest member of the NBA Hall of Fame, Allen Iverson, revealed that he idolized Michael Jordan as a young player, and later faced off against him in one of the game's most memorable moments.
Mariah Carey is a woman of many talents, sports knowledge is not one of them. On KIMMEL, Mariah talks about her lack of sports knowledge and singing for Michael Jordan.
Lin-Manuel Miranda continued his series of mini-concerts for the dedicated fans who showed up for Wednesday's lottery of the hit Broadway musical HAMILTON, now in previews at the Richard Rodgers Theater.
In a new ad for a Re2pect collection of products from Nike's Jordan Brand, A-list celebs Jay Z, Tiger Woods, Billy Crystal, Spike Lee and more pay tribute to retiring Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter.
On last night's SNL, various friends, coworkers and family members offer their congratulations...and food, to Michael Jordan and his wife, Yvette Prieto, on their wedding. Check out the sketch below!