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Ciara Plays Lingerie Football With La La, and Kobe’s Widow Vanessa

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Besties Ciara Wilson, La La and Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa Bryant got together to play lingerie touch football with their children.

The exciting action was captured in a YouTube video. One commenter wrote that if Kobe was alive, Vanessa would be at home raising their children, not playing lingerie football on the internet.

It seems Kobe's death has given Vanessa a new lease on life. She is doing all the things she couldn't do as a submissive wife and homemaker while Kobe was alive.

Others commented that it's good to see Vanessa smiling and have a good time with her friends.

Question: Who do you think is most athletic: Ciara, La La or Vanessa?

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Vanessa Bryant cuddles Ciara and Russell’s son, Win

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Vanessa Bryant, widow of the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, shared a photo of herself cuddling Win Russell, the 2-month-old son of Ciara and Russell Wilson.

"The sweetest," Russell commented on the post. "We love you Auntie V!"

Vanessa, 38, is close friends of Ciara and Russell. She recently gushed about her "amazing friends" in late August.

Vanessa and the Wilsons became closer after Kobe and Vanessa's daughter, Gianna, died in a fiery helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif. in January.

Kobe and Vanessa also shared daughters Natalia, 17, Bianka, 3, and Capri, 1.

In August, Ciara shared a photo of herself posing with Vanessa and her daughters Bianka and Capri.

"Seeing you and the girls smile makes my heart smile," wrote Ciara, 34.

"You're the toughest mama I know. Seeing you put one foot forward each day is admirable.

"It ain't easy, but if I know one thing, Mamba Queen's capable of it all. Love you V. @VanessaBryant. #MambaDay".

 

Vanessa posted the same photo on her Instagram account. She captioned the image:

"It takes a village. Thank you to all my loving family, amazing friends and wonderful fans for your love and support. One day at a time."

 

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Kobe Bryant’s death inspires new California law

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Kobe Bryant's death has inspired a new bill banning unauthorized photos of the dead by first responders.

The bill was signed into California law by California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday.

The Los Angeles Lakers basketball legend and his teenage daughter Gianna, 14, were among nine people killed on January 26 when their chopper crashed into a hillside in Calabasas during foggy weather.

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Shortly after the tragedy, members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department began sharing Kobe's death scene photos with others outside the scope of the investigation. One woman revealed a sheriff's deputy texted photos of the deceased at the scene.

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The news prompted Bryant's widow, Vanessa, to sue authorities over the invasion of privacy, and on Monday, Governor Newsom signed legislation making such behavior by first responders illegal.

The Kobe Bryant Law forbids them from taking photos "for any purpose other than an official law enforcement purpose or a genuine public interest".

The law will go into effect on January 1, 2021, and is punishable by a maximum fine of $1,000 per violation.

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Open Post: Vanessa Bryant shades Kobe’s mother?

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Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa explained her side of the story after her mother, Sofia Laine, went to the news media and claimed Vanessa threw her out of her home.

In an interview on Univision that aired Monday, Sofia tearfully said she was destitute and living in empty apartment after she was kicked to the curb.

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But Vanessa clapped back, saying she pays her mother's rent, and the reason the apartment looked empty is because Sofia moved the furniture out before her interview with David Valadez.

But Vanessa was not done yet. She also also went in on Kobe's mother, Pamela Bryant, in a series of posts on her Instagram Story.

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Vanessa posted photos of Kobe's high school uniforms and throwback basketball shoes, saying Pamela sold the precious keepsakes at auction, and how sad it was that Kobe had to buy his stuff back.

"The fact that this was auctioned off and my husband had to buy this and more back is so sad. 2013. Glad we have it back. #Keepsakes," she captioned one of the images. She tagged another image #Hoarderwife.

Back in 2013 Kobe filed a lawsuit against Pamela, after she auctioned off his high school memorabilia to buy herself a fancy new mansion.

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Kobe Bryant’s Widow Vanessa Claps Back at ‘Unsupportive’ Mom

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Vanessa Bryant fired back at her mom Sofia Laine's claims she kicked her mom out of her home following the death of her son-in-law.

During an interview with Univision reporter Dave Valadez on the show El Gorda y La Flaca on Monday, Sofia alleged that, following the tragic deaths of Kobe and his daughter Gianna in a helicopter crash in January, Vanessa kicked her to the curb.

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Sofia (pictured far right) tearfully claimed that Vanessa forced her out of the family's home and demanded that she return the car Vanessa gave her: "She told me, 'I need you to get out of this house.' She also told me that she wanted her car and she wants it now."

However, in a rare statement to the program, Vanessa fired back: "My husband and daughter passed away unexpectedly, and yet my mother had the audacity to do a television interview speaking negatively of me while shedding tears for a car and a house that were not in her name."

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Vanessa explained why the apartment she rented for her mom looked bare: "She has removed all her diamond jewelry, emptied the apartment I provided, and put away the furniture to make it look like she doesn't have my support."

Vanessa stated she and Kobe supported her mom for 20 years -- and Vanessa continues to support her mother by paying her rent and basic necessities.

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"My husband and I have supported her financially for the past 20 years, and continue to do so, in addition to her monthly alimony. Contrary to previous reports, she has not been physically present or emotionally supportive of my daughters and me after my husband and daughter passed away," Vanessa added.

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Vanessa made it clear that her mother is a gold digger whose only goal in life was to live off her son-in-law's money.

"Now I see what is most important to my mother and it's more than painful. I hope that everything that is coming out about our personal relationship ends here."

Sofia has yet to respond to her daughter's claims.

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Vanessa Bryant kicks her mom out of her house, repossesses her car

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The world rallied around Vanessa Bryant and her surviving children after NBA icon Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna died in a fiery helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif. in January.

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But a dark side of Vanessa is emerging months after the tragic accident.

Vanessa's mother, Sofia Laine was there for her daughter immediately after the tragedy, helping to care for Vanessa's minor children while Vanessa grieved.

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Sofia was also there in 2003 to help pick up the pieces when Vanessa fell apart emotionally after Kobe was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a resort employee in Colorado.

Sofia recently sat down for an in-depth interview on "El Gordo and La Flaca" to expose her daughter for who she really is.

In the interview, conducted entirely in Spanish, Sofia claims Vanessa kicked her out of the Bryant mansion and repossessed a car she had given her.

In a promo video posted on Instagram, Sofia is in tears as she explains that her daughter abandoned her and left her destitute.

The caption translated in English reads: "This Monday, @davevaladez speaks in #Exclusive with the mother of Vanessa Bryant who is in abandonment and sadness after the death of her son[-in-law]."

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Few on social media are shedding tears for Sofia, pictured far right with Kobe and Vanessa at the Staples Center with her grandchildren: Natalia (far left), Bianka (on Kobe's lap) and Gianna in 2017.

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Fans recall in the early days of Kobe and Vanessa's relationship when Kobe forsake his own parents to lavish gifts on Sofia - including a new home and cars.

The interview airs Monday, Sept. 21 at 4 p.m. on "El Gordo and la Flaca" on Univision.
 

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Vanessa Bryant and Daughter Natalia Block Instagram Accounts

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Vanessa Bryant and her eldest daughter Natalia (left) have been forced to block fan pages on Instagram because they remind them too much of her late husband Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna "Gigi" Bryant.

Vanessa and Natalia have been blocking accounts because they are tired of logging in and "constantly see pics of our beloved Gigi and Kobe".

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The NBA icon and his and Vanessa's 13-year-old daughter Gigi were killed in a helicopter crash in January, and Vanessa and Natalia continue to struggle to come to terms with the devastating tragedy.

Particularly disturbing to the family are the many fan pages that post hundreds of photos of Kobe and Gianna on Instagram daily.

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Vanessa thanked fans for their love and support in the wake of Kobe and Gianna's deaths, but she and 17-year-old Natalia are tired of logging in and seeing constant reminders of their loss on their social media pages.

"Thx so much for all the (love)," she wrote on Instagram over the weekend. "@nataliabryant and I have unfortunately had to block fan pages because it’s been really hard to go online and constantly see pics of our beloved Gigi and Kobe under every single square of our explore pages."

She added: "Blocking the fan pages has helped change the algorithm. We (love) you all but please understand that we had to do this for our own healing not because we don’t appreciate your (love)."

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Open Post: Pro Athletes sliding in Vanessa Bryant’s DMs

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Vanessa Bryant is an extremely wealthy widow, but she is not on the market.

Vanessa has a net worth of $600 million, which makes her a magnet for thirsty men with dollar signs in their eyes.

According to a report, pro athletes have been sliding in Vanessa's DMs trying to woo her and offering to keep her company on lonely nights.

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According to MTO News:

"dozens of professional athletes - including two Hall of Fame players, and one A-list TV sports commentator - have flooded Vanessa's DMs. A person close to Vanessa told MTO News, "[Vanessa] is getting a lot of support, but some of the messages are really thirsty. The woman as grieving and these [men] are trying to get a date." Vanessa is still in mourning. She lost her husband Kobe less than five months ago, and is still in shock."

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Vanessa, a 38-year-old mother of 4, is still mourning the loss of the love of her life, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash with the couple's 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and 9 others in January.

Kobe was one of America's richest athletes with endorsements including Nike, McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz and Hublot in his vast portfolio.

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Vanessa Bryant Celebrates First Birthday Without Kobe Bryant

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Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa Laine Bryant celebrated her 38th birthday on Cinco de Mayo (May 5). The NBA star and his daughter Gianna, 13, were killed in a helicopter accident earlier this year.

Vanessa posted a photo of herself posing at home with her surviving daughters Natalia, 17, Bianka, 3, and Capri, 10 months.

She captioned the image: "#CincodeMayo #TacoTuesday #micumpleaños ... Thx to my girls for ordering these flowers and piñatas for mama."

The post garnered over 3 million views and over 40,000 comments on Instagram.com.
 

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Kobe’s wife ‘devastated’ over deputies sharing photos of bodies at crash site

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Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa Bryant is reportedly "devastated" that LA County deputies shared photos of her family members' mangled bodies on their cell phones.

Kobe Bryant, 41, and his daughter Gianna Bryant, 13, were killed along with seven others in a helicopter crash in the hills of Calabasas in January.

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The helicopter erupted into flames immediately upon impact with the hillside. The nine bodies were crushed and burned beyond recognition.

The Los Angeles Times reported that deputies shared graphic images of the remains at the crash site.

At least nine emergency responders took pictures of the remains on their cell phones. One source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said he saw photos on the phone of an LA County official who was not at the crash site on Jan. 26.

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Vanessa's attorney, Gray Robb, released a statement early Sunday morning that said Vanessa was "absolutely devastated" by the allegations.

On the day of the crash, Vanessa went to the sheriff's office to personally request that the area be designated a no-fly zone to protect the scene from airborne paparazzi, according to Robb's statement.

Robb added that Vanessa made the request to protect the dignity of all the victims and their families.

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On Monday, the LA County Sheriff released a statement saying the graphic photos were "deleted" from all cell phones on the sheriff's orders.

An insider source said deputies were told if they come clean and delete the photos from their phones, they would not face discipline.

But other sources within the sheriff's office said the sheriff's decision to destroy all of the photos could amount to the destruction of evidence.

Vanessa will need the photos in case she decides to file a lawsuit against the county and the sheriff's office.