Celebrity and Sports Collide in L.A.
Entertainer Sean Puffy Combs, right, takes in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series between the Lakers and
Adam Levine of the pop group,
Actor Sasha Baron Cohen is courtside for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series between the Lakers and
Singer
Rapper Jay Z attends Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series between the Lakers and
Prince checks out the video screen over the Staples Center court during the Lakers-Celtics game on
Snoop Dogg and his wife, Shante Taylor, were on hand
George Lopez and
George Lopez shows off his new shoes before the Lakers played
Dane Cook shows his allegiance Thursday during the Lakers-Celtics game at Staples Center. (Andrew Gombert / EPA)
Christian Barry of Palmdale brought a sign to Staples Center on Tuesday night that details the losing history of the
Kristen and Alan Martinez of
Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky watches as members of the Oaks Christian High School football team take part in a passing tournament at the Westlake Village campus. Gretzky’s son Trevor, 15, is a quarterback on the junior varsity team. Also on the squad: Nick Montana, the son of NFL great Joe Montana, and Trey Smith, the son of box-office champ Will Smith. Montana is competing for the varsity quarterback spot. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
Adam Levine, lead singer of
Actor Toby Maguire, right, checks out the scoreboard during a break in the Lakers-Blazers season-opening game Tuesday night at Staples Center. (Jay L. Clendenin /Los Angeles Times)
Actor Denzel Washington, left, greets soccer star David Beckham during a break in fourth-quarter action of the Lakers season opener on Tuesday night at Staples Center. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Actor Jon Cryer and TV show host Lisa Joyner take in the sights from their front-row seats Tuesday night during the season opener at Staples Center as the Laker Girls take the court during a break in the action. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Former USC running back Anthony Davis signs autographs at $10 a pop in the middle of tailgaters on campus. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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The Lakers give actor
Soccer star David Beckham has become a regular at Lakers games, attending Game 5 of the
Musician Lionel Ritchie shares a laugh courtside during Game 5 of the
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David Beckham and his wife Victoria take in the game Friday night from their courtside seats. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Sylvester Stallone gives a wave to a friend before the start of Game 2 on Friday night at Staples Center. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Flea plays the national anthem during pregame ceremonies Friday night. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Members of the Laker Girls pose for a picture before Game 1 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Broadcaster and former Lakers forward James Worthy tosses a ball back onto the court before Game 2 Friday night. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Ron Silver and Penny Marshall chat before Game 1 of the Western Conference final on Wednesday night at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
TNT announcer Charles Barkley gives some analysis before Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Wednesday night at Staples Center. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Jack Black and Jeffrey Katzenberg take in the Game 2 of the Lakers-Jazz series. (Noel Vasquez / Getty Images)
Red Hot Chili Peppers vocalist Anthony Kiedis, a Staples Center regular, takes in Game 1 of the Lakers’ playoff series against Utah. (Noel Vasquez / Getty Images)
Denzel Washington enjoys his courtside view for the Lakers-Jazz series opener at Staples Center. (Noel Vasquez / Getty Images)
Sparks stars Candace Parker and Lisa Leslie take in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinal series. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Pamela Anderson and her son, Brandon Lee, throw out the first pitch at the Dodgers-Astros game. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Pamela Anderson enjoys the moment after throwing out the first pitch at a Dodgers-Astros game. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Tom Cruise, holding daughter Suri, and Katie Holmes watch David Beckham and the Galaxy play the New York Red Bulls at the Home Depot Center. Beckham’s son, Brooklyn, is seated below them. (Toby Canham / Getty Images)
David Beckham enjoys his courtside seats with sons Brooklyn and Romeo during Game 1 of the Lakers-Nuggets playoff series. (Noel Vasquez / Getty Images)
Lori Petty and Penny Marshall take in the Lakers’ playoff opener against Denver. (Noel Vasquez / Getty Images)
Antonio Banderas celebrates a Lakers basket during Game 1 of their playoff series against Denver. (Noel Vasquez / Getty Images)
James Belushi has something to say to Tobey Maguire during a Lakers-Nuggets playoff game. (Noel Vasquez / Getty Images)
Leonardo DiCaprio takes a glance at the scoreboard during a break in the action between the Lakers and Phoenix Suns. (Alex Gallardo / Los Angeles Times)
Lindsay Lohan makes an appearance courtside during the first half of the Lakers-Magic game on Dec. 2. (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)
Serena Williams takes a break from watching the Lakers-Magic game on Dec. 2 to text someone. (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)
New Angels center fielder Torii Hunter takes in the Lakers-SuperSonics game on Nov. 27. (Alex Gallardo / Los Angeles Times)
Ashton Kucher and Demi Moore are courtside for the Lakers’ game against the Detroit Pistons on Nov. 16. (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)
The trademark Nicholson sunglasses are always present, but things like reading the roster require a second look. (Alex Gallardo / Los Angeles Times)
Angus T. Jones and Charlie Sheen, stars of the “Two and a Half Men” television series, talk during a timeout at the Lakers-Rockets season opener. (Alex Gallardo / Los Angeles Times)
Pete Sampras checks out the Lakers’ season opener against the Houston Rockets. (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)
Comedian George Lopez didn’t let translating for Vladimir Guerrero stop him from throwing out the first pitch before the Angel-Red Sox game Saturday. (Lori Shepler / LAT)
Tom Hanks, top row right, and his son Colin Hanks, top row left, watch as the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the New York Mets. (Kevork Djansezian / AP)
Thomas Lennon, who plays Lieutenant James Dangle on the TV show ‘Reno 911’ reacts after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the start of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs. (Jerry Lai / AP)
Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart look at photos on a digital camera as they watch the Arizona Diamondbacks play the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Mark J. Terrill / AP)
Danny De Vito watches the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)
Hilary Swank makes a face as she enjoys pizza and beer at the baseball game between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Andrew Gombert / EPA)
Actress Alyssa Milano watches the baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. (Mark J. Terrill / AP)
Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt arrives with her boyfriend Ross McCall for the World Series of Football exhibition soccer game at the Home Depot Center. (Mark J. Terrill / AP)
British actors John Hurt, center, and Ray Winstone, right, keep an eye on the field before the start of a World Series of Football exhibition soccer game between the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chelsea at the Home Depot Center. (Kevork Djansezian / AP)
Brooklyn Beckham, son of the Los Angeles Galaxy’s newest player David Beckham, plays with Suri Cruise as they watch a World Series of Football exhibition soccer game at the Home Depot Center. At left is Mary Lee Mapother South, mother of actor Tom Cruise. (Mark J. Terrill / AP)
Director Penny Marshall sizes up the Lakers before a 2007 playoff game. (Vince Bucci / Getty Images)
Actress Eva Longoria arrives for the World Series of Football exhibition soccer game at the Home Depot Center. (Mark J. Terrill / AP)
Dyan Cannon does her customary rooting. (Vince Bucci / Getty Images)
Actress Missy Peregrym attends game one of the Ducks-Canucks semifinal NHL contest. (Jeff Golden / Getty Images)
Virginia Madsen watches the first-round basketball playoff game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns. (Chris Carlson / AP)
Luke Wilson watches action with a young fan in game two of the 2007 Western Conference Semifinals between the Anaheim Ducks and the Vancouver Canucks. (Jeff Golden / Getty Images)
Michael Rosenbaum attends game two of the 2007 Western Conference Semifinals between the Anaheim Ducks and the Vancouver Canucks. (Jeff Golden / Getty Images)
David Boreanaz attends game five of the 2007 Western Conference Semifinals between the Anaheim Ducks and the Vancouver Canucks. (Jeff Golden / Getty Images)
Neil Patrick Harris and a guest attend Game 4 of the Los Angeles Lakers-Phoenix Suns NBA playoff game. (Vince Bucci / Getty Images)
Arsenio Hall jokes around with his son Arsenio, 7, as they watch the Los Angeles Lakers play the Phoenix Suns. (Mark J. Terrill / AP)
Jack Black, left, and Kyle Gass get into the action. (Mark J. Terrill / AP)
Cuba Gooding Jr. attends game three of the 2007 Western Conference finals between the Anaheim Ducks and the Detroit Red Wings at Honda Center in Anaheim. (Jeff Golden / Getty Images)
John Cusack looks around during an NHL Western Conference finals hockey game in Anaheim, Calif. (Mark Avery / AP)
Actor Ray Liotta attends game four of the 2007 Western Conference finals between the Anaheim Ducks and the Detroit Red Wings (Jeff Golden / Getty Images)
Laker Girls present Jack Nicholson with a birthday cake during a playoff game. (Andrew Gombert / EPA)
Actress Carmen Electra attends the “Head To Hollywood Night” at the Los Angeles Kings game. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)
Television personality Ryan Seacrest, actress Kim Kardashian and host Giuliana DePandi attend the “Head To Hollywood Night” at the Los Angeles Kings game at the Staples Center. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)
George Lopez and his daughter Mayan enjoy the Lakers-Portland game (Lori Shepler / LAT)
Musician Kid Rock checks out the action at the Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings. (Allen J. Schaben / LAT)
“American Idol” judge Randy Jackson watches the Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings. (Allen J. Schaben / LAT)
Musician Kanye West watches the Los Angeles Lakers play the Sacramento Kings. (Paul Buck / EPA)
Clipper fan Frankie Muniz of “Malcolm in the Middle!” fame sports a new hairdo as he watches L.A. beat the Charlotte Bobcats at the Staples Center (Richard Hartog / LAT)
Nicholson and actor Adam Sandler find the action to their liking during a game between the Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers. (Chris Pizzello / AP)
Rapper Jay-Z points as he watches the Los Angeles Lakers play the Cleveland Cavaliers at Staples Center. (Mark J. Terrill / AP)
New York Knicks fan and filmmaker Spike Lee celebrates after the Knicks beat the Lakers during the 2006-2007 season. (Jeff Lewis / AP)
Spike Lee, wearing a Knicks jersey, taunts Laker fans, including Denzel Washington, who gestures how he feels about the Knicks. New York’s Eddie Curry had just made the go-ahead basket with less than 10 seconds remaining in the game. (Gina Ferazzi / LAT)
Former Governor Gray Davis is in a spirited talk with current Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Southern California Trojans play the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion. (Alex Gallardo / LAT)
Actress Sandra Bullock checks on a young boy who was injured when a puck came into his area during the first period of the Los Angeles Kings’ NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings in Los Angeles. (Mark J. Terrill / AP)
Actress Nikki Cox smiles at fans during the Milwaukee Bucks versus the Los Angeles Clippers basketball game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. (Kevork Djansezian / AP)
Actor Noah Wyle and his 4-year-old son Owen follow the action between San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center. (Kevork Djansezian / AP)
Jack in black is a fixture at Lakers games in Staples Center. (Kevork Djansezian / AP)
Rev. Jesse Jackson follows the action on the basketball court between the San Antonio Spurs and the Lakers at the Staples Center. (Kevork Djansezian / AP)
Actor Jeremy Piven smiles as he watches the Charlotte Bobcats play the Los Angeles Lakers. (Mark J. Terrill / AP)
With actor and director Rob Reiner, Jack Nicholson contemplates the intricacies of NBA basketball. (Mark J. Terrill / AP)
Actor Andy Garcia watches the Charlotte Bobcats play the Los Angeles Lakers. (Mark J. Terrill / AP)
Movie producer Brian Grazer checks messages as he sits courtside at the Clippers-Nets game at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
Former Mater Dei High and USC quarterback Matt Leinart had a front-row seat Friday night to the Monarchs’ basketball game against San Juan Capistrano Serra in Santa Ana. (Christine Cotter / LAT)
Actor Chris Rock watches the Lakers play the Orlando Magic. (Mark J. Terrill / AP)
Actors Ethan Suplee, left, and Tobey Maguire watch the Lakers play the Orlando Magic. (Mark J. Terrill / AP)
Actor and comedian Adam Sandler didn’t have any problems with the Lakers’ effort Friday night in a victory over the Denver Nuggets. (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)
At Lakers games, even the frequently photographed -- such as Lindsay Lohan -- turn into photographers. (Mark J. Terrill / AP)
David Arquette shows his colors. (Lori Shepler / LAT)
Actor John Lithgow watches UCLA play basketball against Michigan. (Mark Avery / AP)
Filmmaker George Lucas, left, is joined by his children Amanda, second from left, and Jett as well as Star Wars character Darth Vadar on the field before the beginning of the 93rd Rose Bowl. (Chris Carlson / AP)
Britney Spears, left, leaves just before half time during the Washington Wizards and the Los Angeles Lakers game. (Mark Avery / AP)
Actor/Comedian George Lopez and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa are seated courtside during the Lakers game. (Kevork Djansezian / AP)
Actor Taye Diggs looks at co-star Moon Bloodgood from the ABC television series “Day Break” during the Los Angeles Lakers basketball game against Milwaukee Bucks. (Kevork Djansezian / AP)
If you’re Jack Nicholson or Morgan Freeman, you don’t have to shave to get courtside seats at a Lakers game. (Kevork Djansezian / AP)
Nicholson takes a serious view of a game against the Utah Jazz .
Actor Dennis Haysbert in a front court seat to watch the Utah Jazz and Lakers. (Alex Gallardo / LAT)
David Arquette holds up a sign with a catchphrase made famous by broadcaster Chick Hearn, meaning the game is over. (MATT SAYLES / AP)
Actor Will Ferrell, center, poses with members of the Notre Dame marching band before the Southern California -Notre Dame football game in Los Angeles. (Matt Sayles / AP)
Actor Denzel Washington watches the Lakers host the Clippers. (Richard Hartog / LAT)
Luke Walton and actor Jeremy Piven of HBO’s “Entourage” touch fists before a game. (Richard Hartog / LAT)
Mark McGrath watches the Lakers take on the Clippers. (Richard Hartog / LAT)
Nicholson gets into the game with actor and director Sean Penn. (Christine Cotter / LAT)
Beach volleyball star Gabrielle Reese (right) takes in a Lakers game. (Christine Cotter / LAT)
Actor Michael Clarke Duncan cheers as he watches the Dallas Mavericks play the Los Angeles Clippers. (Mark J. Terrill / AP)
Matthew Perry, left, and Bradley Whitford, right, from “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip”, enjoy the Lakers game against the Seattle Supersonics at Staples Center on November 3. (Lori Shepler / LAT)
Billy Crystal hangs out at a Clippers-Nuggets game. (Christine Cotter / LAT)
“Malcolm in the Middle” star Frankie Muniz watches the Clippers play. (Christine Cotter / LAT)
Clippers’ owner Donald Sterling before the start of their game against the Denver Nuggets. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)