Today and for many years to come, I celebrate my wife of 32 years, Cookie Johnson on this very special anniversary. Matthew 19:6 says “So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate,” we have truly withstood the test of time and I wouldn’t have it any other way. To my beautiful wife, my love, and my partner, I appreciate your everlasting love and encouragement you give me each and every day. Your love for Christ, dedication to our family, and heart for service [others] continue to drive me to be the best man I can be. I will always honor and support you in any way that I can, now and forever. Happy Anniversary! ❤️
Cookie and I got to see two of our favorite entertainers of all-time last night at my old stomping grounds, the Forum! My favorite group, Earth Wind and Fire, opened up the show and didn’t miss a beat. They were amazing. Then we watched our great friend, the legendary, superstar entertainer, and one of the most prolific songwriters of all-time Lionel Richie! He put on an incredible show. What an awesome date night!
Cookie and I got to see two of our favorite entertainers of all-time last night at my old stomping grounds, the Forum! My favorite group, Earth Wind and Fire, opened up the show and didn’t miss a beat. They were amazing. Then we watched our great friend, the legendary, superstar entertainer, and one of the most prolific songwriters of all-time Lionel Richie! He put on an incredible show. What an awesome date night!
Cookie and I got to see two of our favorite entertainers of all-time last night at my old stomping grounds, the Forum! My favorite group, Earth Wind and Fire, opened up the show and didn’t miss a beat. They were amazing. Then we watched our great friend, the legendary, superstar entertainer, and one of the most prolific songwriters of all-time Lionel Richie! He put on an incredible show. What an awesome date night!
Cookie and I got to see two of our favorite entertainers of all-time last night at my old stomping grounds, the Forum! My favorite group, Earth Wind and Fire, opened up the show and didn’t miss a beat. They were amazing. Then we watched our great friend, the legendary, superstar entertainer, and one of the most prolific songwriters of all-time Lionel Richie! He put on an incredible show. What an awesome date night!
Cookie and I got to see two of our favorite entertainers of all-time last night at my old stomping grounds, the Forum! My favorite group, Earth Wind and Fire, opened up the show and didn’t miss a beat. They were amazing. Then we watched our great friend, the legendary, superstar entertainer, and one of the most prolific songwriters of all-time Lionel Richie! He put on an incredible show. What an awesome date night!
Cookie and I got to see two of our favorite entertainers of all-time last night at my old stomping grounds, the Forum! My favorite group, Earth Wind and Fire, opened up the show and didn’t miss a beat. They were amazing. Then we watched our great friend, the legendary, superstar entertainer, and one of the most prolific songwriters of all-time Lionel Richie! He put on an incredible show. What an awesome date night!
To our great friends Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance, thank you for hosting last night’s gala and bringing the fun and laughs like always. It wouldn’t have been a party without an epic performance from the legendary 7-time Grammy Award winning artist and the empress of soul Gladys Knight!
To all of our family, friends, and business partners, thank you for supporting us at this special event and writing checks for a great cause. Sam and LaTanya Jackson, thank you for your contribution and appearance. John and Vicki Palmer, Josh and Marjorie Harris, Judge Greg Mathis and Linda Mathis, Kyle and Brittany Bell, Lakers, Dodgers, LAFC, Mike Triplett and Cigna, Equitrust, JLC, SodexoMagic, Grant Tani Barash & Altman, H.Wood media, and Canyon Partners; We are humbled by the turnout. This is the most successful Ball to End AIDS and the most money raised in the history of the event!
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I’m excited to introduce the inaugural class of students for the Earvin Johnson Sr. Scholarship at Michigan State University! Denise Meireles, Elijah Ellis, Kory Jackson, Dimitria Goins, Paul Stallings II, Stephon Edwards, A’lari Manuel, Perry Watson, Nate Sanford, Bryceson Lynn, and Jordyn Butler (not pictured). I’m so thrilled my mother Christine Johnson, brothers Larry and Michael, and sisters Kim, Evelyn and Pearl were able to meet and get to know the students. Looking forward to a great school year for all of these bright young students!
I’m excited to introduce the inaugural class of students for the Earvin Johnson Sr. Scholarship at Michigan State University! Denise Meireles, Elijah Ellis, Kory Jackson, Dimitria Goins, Paul Stallings II, Stephon Edwards, A’lari Manuel, Perry Watson, Nate Sanford, Bryceson Lynn, and Jordyn Butler (not pictured). I’m so thrilled my mother Christine Johnson, brothers Larry and Michael, and sisters Kim, Evelyn and Pearl were able to meet and get to know the students. Looking forward to a great school year for all of these bright young students!
Cookie and I had so much fun last night with all of our family, friends, and business partners at the 4th Annual Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS! Elizabeth Taylor meant so much to us and we are blessed and grateful that we received the Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award for our work toward an AIDS-free world.
Thank you to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation with a special shoutout to Cathy Brown and John Scott for honoring us. Thank you to Chairman & CEO of Presenting Sponsor Gilead Sciences Daniel O’Day for attending the event and presenting us with the award and Diamond Sponsor Bulgari for your generosity. And a special thank you to Former President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama for their moving and inspirational message for Cookie and I. Thank you for bringing about great change in the world and leading our country!
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Cookie and I had so much fun last night with all of our family, friends, and business partners at the 4th Annual Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS! Elizabeth Taylor meant so much to us and we are blessed and grateful that we received the Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award for our work toward an AIDS-free world.
Thank you to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation with a special shoutout to Cathy Brown and John Scott for honoring us. Thank you to Chairman & CEO of Presenting Sponsor Gilead Sciences Daniel O’Day for attending the event and presenting us with the award and Diamond Sponsor Bulgari for your generosity. And a special thank you to Former President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama for their moving and inspirational message for Cookie and I. Thank you for bringing about great change in the world and leading our country!
📸: @gettyimages
Cookie and I had so much fun last night with all of our family, friends, and business partners at the 4th Annual Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS! Elizabeth Taylor meant so much to us and we are blessed and grateful that we received the Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award for our work toward an AIDS-free world.
Thank you to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation with a special shoutout to Cathy Brown and John Scott for honoring us. Thank you to Chairman & CEO of Presenting Sponsor Gilead Sciences Daniel O’Day for attending the event and presenting us with the award and Diamond Sponsor Bulgari for your generosity. And a special thank you to Former President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama for their moving and inspirational message for Cookie and I. Thank you for bringing about great change in the world and leading our country!
📸: @gettyimages
Cookie and I had so much fun last night with all of our family, friends, and business partners at the 4th Annual Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS! Elizabeth Taylor meant so much to us and we are blessed and grateful that we received the Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award for our work toward an AIDS-free world.
Thank you to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation with a special shoutout to Cathy Brown and John Scott for honoring us. Thank you to Chairman & CEO of Presenting Sponsor Gilead Sciences Daniel O’Day for attending the event and presenting us with the award and Diamond Sponsor Bulgari for your generosity. And a special thank you to Former President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama for their moving and inspirational message for Cookie and I. Thank you for bringing about great change in the world and leading our country!
📸: @gettyimages
Cookie and I had so much fun last night with all of our family, friends, and business partners at the 4th Annual Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS! Elizabeth Taylor meant so much to us and we are blessed and grateful that we received the Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award for our work toward an AIDS-free world.
Thank you to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation with a special shoutout to Cathy Brown and John Scott for honoring us. Thank you to Chairman & CEO of Presenting Sponsor Gilead Sciences Daniel O’Day for attending the event and presenting us with the award and Diamond Sponsor Bulgari for your generosity. And a special thank you to Former President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama for their moving and inspirational message for Cookie and I. Thank you for bringing about great change in the world and leading our country!
📸: @gettyimages
Cookie and I had so much fun last night with all of our family, friends, and business partners at the 4th Annual Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS! Elizabeth Taylor meant so much to us and we are blessed and grateful that we received the Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award for our work toward an AIDS-free world.
Thank you to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation with a special shoutout to Cathy Brown and John Scott for honoring us. Thank you to Chairman & CEO of Presenting Sponsor Gilead Sciences Daniel O’Day for attending the event and presenting us with the award and Diamond Sponsor Bulgari for your generosity. And a special thank you to Former President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama for their moving and inspirational message for Cookie and I. Thank you for bringing about great change in the world and leading our country!
📸: @gettyimages
Cookie and I had so much fun last night with all of our family, friends, and business partners at the 4th Annual Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS! Elizabeth Taylor meant so much to us and we are blessed and grateful that we received the Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award for our work toward an AIDS-free world.
Thank you to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation with a special shoutout to Cathy Brown and John Scott for honoring us. Thank you to Chairman & CEO of Presenting Sponsor Gilead Sciences Daniel O’Day for attending the event and presenting us with the award and Diamond Sponsor Bulgari for your generosity. And a special thank you to Former President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama for their moving and inspirational message for Cookie and I. Thank you for bringing about great change in the world and leading our country!
📸: @gettyimages
Cookie and I had so much fun last night with all of our family, friends, and business partners at the 4th Annual Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS! Elizabeth Taylor meant so much to us and we are blessed and grateful that we received the Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award for our work toward an AIDS-free world.
Thank you to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation with a special shoutout to Cathy Brown and John Scott for honoring us. Thank you to Chairman & CEO of Presenting Sponsor Gilead Sciences Daniel O’Day for attending the event and presenting us with the award and Diamond Sponsor Bulgari for your generosity. And a special thank you to Former President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama for their moving and inspirational message for Cookie and I. Thank you for bringing about great change in the world and leading our country!
📸: @gettyimages
Cookie and I had so much fun last night with all of our family, friends, and business partners at the 4th Annual Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS! Elizabeth Taylor meant so much to us and we are blessed and grateful that we received the Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award for our work toward an AIDS-free world.
Thank you to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation with a special shoutout to Cathy Brown and John Scott for honoring us. Thank you to Chairman & CEO of Presenting Sponsor Gilead Sciences Daniel O’Day for attending the event and presenting us with the award and Diamond Sponsor Bulgari for your generosity. And a special thank you to Former President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama for their moving and inspirational message for Cookie and I. Thank you for bringing about great change in the world and leading our country!
📸: @gettyimages
Cookie and I had so much fun last night with all of our family, friends, and business partners at the 4th Annual Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS! Elizabeth Taylor meant so much to us and we are blessed and grateful that we received the Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award for our work toward an AIDS-free world.
Thank you to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation with a special shoutout to Cathy Brown and John Scott for honoring us. Thank you to Chairman & CEO of Presenting Sponsor Gilead Sciences Daniel O’Day for attending the event and presenting us with the award and Diamond Sponsor Bulgari for your generosity. And a special thank you to Former President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama for their moving and inspirational message for Cookie and I. Thank you for bringing about great change in the world and leading our country!
📸: @gettyimages
Hanging out with late night TV superstar Jimmy Kimmel and Hall of Fame baseball player Dave Winfield backstage at last night’s show!
Hanging out with late night TV superstar Jimmy Kimmel and Hall of Fame baseball player Dave Winfield backstage at last night’s show!
Hanging out with late night TV superstar Jimmy Kimmel and Hall of Fame baseball player Dave Winfield backstage at last night’s show!
Hanging out with late night TV superstar Jimmy Kimmel and Hall of Fame baseball player Dave Winfield backstage at last night’s show!