Gayle King defends Justin Timberlake, a drunk driver. Faces backlash and comparisons to her handling of Kobe Bryant.

Vanessa Bryant offered heartbreaking testimony Friday that she was only beginning to grieve the loss of her husband, basketball star Kobe Bryant, and their 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, when she was faced with fresh horror.

Vanessa Bryant offered heartbreaking testimony Friday that she was only beginning to grieve the loss of her husband, basketball star Kobe Bryant, and their 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, when she was faced with fresh horror.

Vanessa Bryant made an appearance at the NBA All-Star game Sunday to present Phoenix Suns point guard, Chris Paul, with the first-ever Kobe and Gigi Bryant Advocacy Award.

We are praying for Vanessa Bryant who posted a beautiful and heartbreaking message to her late husband Kobe Bryant and their daughter Gianna on what would have been the NBA superstar’s 42nd birthday Sunday, Aug. 23.

Millions of hearts around the world broke at the news of Kobe Bryant and Gigi Bryant’s death, but only those who have lost a beloved spouse and child at the same time can begin to understand Vanessa Bryant’s pain. In a heartbreaking Instagram message, she said she wishes they were here.

Some people are saying, Gayle King can dish it out, but she can’t take it. When the journalist, who has a reputation for being fair and balanced, asked Kobe Bryant’s friend, basketball legend Lisa Leslie, to discuss a rape allegation from 2003, days after his tragic death, the backlash came swift and harsh.

WNBA legend Lisa Leslie sat down for a one-on-one with CBS This Morning to reflect on the life and death of her friend Kobe Bryant who tragically died in a Jan. 26 helicopter crash. The 47-year-old told journalist Gayle King that his death reminded her of a quote about how “joy and sorrow are inseparable.”

“The Real” co-host Tamera Mowry Housley shed tears on air while discussing the first time she met NBA icon Kobe Bryant who died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26, along with eight other victims, among them his 13-year-old daughter Gianna.

During his acceptance speech, the songwriter and composer acknowledged the passing of 41-year-old NBA icon Kobe Bryant who died in a helicopter accident Sunday morning along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna.