Tag Archives: Magic Johnson

Decoding the Business of Earvin “Magic” Johnson

Adding the L.A. Dodgers to his business portfolio, the NBA Hall-of-Famer continues to secure landmark deals

Magic Johnson’s minority stake in the Los Angeles Dodgers adds on to his impressive business…

By Danielle Kwateng

Posted: March 30, 2012 Tags: AHF Magic Johnson, AIDS, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, AMC Magic Johnson Theaters, AMC Theaters, Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund, Carlson Restaurants Worldwide Inc., Earvin “Magic” Johnson, ESPN, HIV, Inc., Johnson Development Corporation, Ken Chenault, Kobe Bryant, lebron james, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, Magic Johnson, Magic Johnson Enterprises, Magic Johnson Foundation, Magic Johnson’s T.G.I. Friday’s, Randy Pfund, Sodexo, Stan Kasten, Starbucks, TNT, Xfinity

ESPN Sports Business Editor Analyzes Impact of Magic Johnson’s Dodgers Deal

ESPN's Keith Reed shares his perspective on Magic Johnson's historic purchase of the LA Dodgers and what it means for the sport

ESPN’s Senior Sports Business Editor Keith Reed shares his perspective on Magic Johnson’s historic purchase…

By Adena Andrews

Posted: March 29, 2012 Tags: BE Decoded, Bob Kraft, Charlotte Bobcats, Decoded, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, ESPN, Frank McCourt, Guggenheim Partners, Keith Reed, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Magic Johnson, Manny Ramirez, Michael Jordan, MLB, New England Patriots, New York Mets

Since word surfaced that producer and television host Don Cornelius died early Wednesday, everyone—from celebrities and tastemakers to music moguls and influencers—have expressed their sentiments on the loss, namely on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook. Nowadays, the digital space is one of the first places people go to sound off on what's happening in real time. BlackEnterprise.com perused the Twitterverse, aggregating tweets that touched on the legacy of the Soul Train creator. Check out the touching tweets left by Cornelius’ adoring fans, friends and colleagues. –Janel Martinez

Twitterverse Remembers ‘Soul Train’ Creator Don Cornelius

See what these 11 notables had to say about the loss of the cultural icon

BlackEnterprise.com perused the Twitterverse, aggregating tweets that touched on the legacy of the Soul Train…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: February 3, 2012 Tags: Aretha Franklin, Don Cornelius, Gwen Ifill, L.A. Reid, Magic Johnson, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Rev. Al Sharpton, Robin Roberts, Shanti Das, Smokey Robinson, Soul Train, Sylvia Rhone, Toure

Over the years, in business, politics, entertainment and more, there have been sex scandals---those that come and go and those that take down the person or entity they're filed against. Whether true are not, all are painful to watch, and, one would imagine, painful to endure---especially for the women who choose to "stand by their man" through it all. In light of the recent sex scandals that have rocked the worlds of politicians like Herman Cain (pictured, left, with supporters along the campaign trail) and pastors like Bishop Eddie Long, we rounded up a few of the wives who made the decision through uncomfortable press conferences, embarrassing court cases and shocking announcements to stay and be...The Good Wife.---Elayne Fluker

The Good Wife: 9 Women Who Stood By Their Husbands During Scandals

From politicians to pastors, sex scandals and others have shattered the worlds of many, including the women who stand by their man

Throughout the sex scandal, Herman Cain’s wife Gloria Cain stood by her husband. Here, 8…

By Elayne Fluker

Posted: December 5, 2011 Tags: Eddie Murphy, entertainment, Gloria Cain, Herman Cain, Isaiah Thomas, Kobe Bryant Bill Cosby, Magic Johnson, Marion Barry, Politics, Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Jesse Jackson, sex scandal, Sports Biz, The Good Wife

In the News: Dr. Conrad Murray Found Guilty in Michael Jackson Death; Herman Cain’s Fourth Accuser Surfaces and More

A few noteworthy headlines around the Web

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By Sade K. Muhammad

Posted: November 7, 2011 Tags: Barack Obama, campaign strategies, Census Bureau, downturn, Dr. Conrad Murray, economy, George W. Bush, Herman Cain, In the News, John Kerry, Magic Johnson, Michael Jackson, U.S. Census Bureau, young men

UBR Spotlight: How Promet Energy CEO Gregory White Got The Juice

More on the entrepreneurs, business strategies and economic news on The Urban Business Roundtable

This week on The Urban Business Roundtable: Gregory R. White, the co-founder and CEO of…

By Alfred Edmond, Jr.

Posted: October 12, 2011 Tags: Alonzo Mourning, BE 100s, BE 100s CEO, BE 100s CEOs, energy companies, energy industry, Gregory R. White, Insight Marketing and Promotions, Keshia Walker, Magic Johnson, Promet Energy Partners, Promet Energy Partners L.L.C., Stephen M.R. Covey, The Global Speed of Trust Practice, The Speed of Trust

NBA Lockout Inspires Dahntay Jones to Be Money Smart

The pending NBA lockout teaches players that even a millionaire has to save for a rainy day

The NFL lockout is over but the NBA lockout is still looming. Indiana Pacers guard…

By Andreas Hale

Posted: August 23, 2011 Tags: Al Harrington, Dahntay Jones, Finances, Georgia Tech, Grant Hill, Indiana Pacers, Magic Johnson, NBA, NBA Lockout, NFL, NFL lockout, off-season, sports biz, The Butterfield Group, Valeshia Butterfield, WEEN

10 Athletes Who Successfully Rebounded From Controversy

As Super Bowl champ Plaxico Burress begins his road to redemption, here are a few notable figures that have already resurrected their brands

Convicted NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl champion Plaxico Burress is on the road to…

By Kahliah A. Laney

Posted: June 15, 2011 Tags: Caster Semenya, dog fighting, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Iron Mike Tyson, Kobe Bryant, lebron james, Magic Johnson, Marion Jones, Michael Vick, Mike Tyson, New York Giants, NFL, OLYMPIC, Plaxico Burress, Reggie Bush, Serena Williams, Super Bowl, Tiger Woods, track & field, WNBA

All Images: GettyThe recent trade of NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony from the Denver Nuggets to the New York Knicks has dominated sports discussion and headlines since the moment it happened. Fans of the Knicks are ecstatic that their once proud franchise can now officially return to relevance. Lost in the uproar, however, is the potential economic surge this trade will likely have. Not just for Anthony, who signed a three-year $65 million contract extension as part of the deal, but for the NYC area as well. Former NBA player and now TNT analyst Kenny Smith shares a few of the ways that Anthony�s Big Apple acquisition can change the financial stakes for him, his new team and business owners in the entire tri-state area. —Khalid Salaam

Carmelo Anthony Decoded: The Economics of the Trade

The NBA all-star wasn't the only one to get a big payday signing with the Knicks, small businesses were impacted as well

The recent trade of NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony from the Denver Nuggets to the New…

By Khalid Salaam

Posted: February 28, 2011 Tags: Air Jordan, Amar'e Stoudemire, basketball, BE Decoded, Boston Celtics, Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups, Decoded, Denver Nuggets, fans, Fordham University, Kenny Smith, Magic Johnson, Miami Heat, NBA, New York Knicks, St. John's, Tim Duncan, TNT

UBR Morning Post: Jeans Queen Cookie Johnson

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This week on The Urban Business Roundtable, UBR Contributor Renita Young speaks with powerhouse philanthopist…

By Alfred Edmond, Jr.

Posted: December 22, 2010 Tags: CJ by Cookie Johnson, Cookie Johnson, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Magic Johnson, The Urban Business Roundtable, UBR Morning Post, Urban Business Roundtable, WVON-AM

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