The rematch we’ve all been waiting for is finally here and under our christmas tree. My wish has come true. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics at home in the Staples Center. It’s been a great Christmas in the NBA. The Lakers has ended the 19 straight game winning streak the Celtics once held, shattering their high record. The star of the game, Kobe Bryant finished with 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists. The Lakers won by a 9 point lead (92-83).  Sasha Vujajcic, who scored 10 points, claims he doesn’t like the Celtics … period.

“We’ve been waiting for that opportunity for a long time, and we won,” Vujacic said, “I don’t like them at all. A lot of people called us softies or whatever. It doesn’t matter at all. We know what we can do.”

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Dwyane Wade brought real Christmas joy and hope to a local Miami family whose house had been accidentally torched by a South Florida woman’s nephew.  Most, if not all, of their possessions were destroyed in the fire. Ironically, Wade, the Miami’s Heat Guard, decided he had to help this family out with not only shelter but a huge Christmas wish … a home. Along with the home, Wade furnished the house, replaced clothing and even a few gifts under the tree. Wade spoke about the teachings that can be greater than just materialism.

“That’s what I try to teach my kids,” Wade continued. “It’s not about what you’re going to receive - It’s what you can give others from what you’ve recieved.”

It’s always good to see that successful celebrities have huge bank accounts and even bigger hearts.

Merry Christmas GOT Readers!

Kobe Bryant is back with another hot shoe and a hilarious commercial to match featuring some celebrity guests. Mike Epps and DJ AM make appearances in the new commercial. The shoe featured in this spot is also known as the Christmas Day iD which will be worn for the first time in the rematch against the Boston Celtics today, Christmas Day! Catch the game on ABC @ 5PM/ET. Check out the commercial above!

Beyonce is ending this year on top and is bringing in the new year with more domination and this time you’ll see her on the big screen…again. Earlier this year, we peeped Beyonce shooting a scene  for the upcoming film, Obsessed, and now the film’s finishing stages are out. The film will be in theaters April 24th. Check out this new movie trailer co-starring Idris Elba and Ali Larter (Heroes).

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Rap-Up Magazine’s Winter Issue is now available and is ending and beginning the year with someone who’ll be missed in the future, T.I. In the issue, T.I.P. discuss his jail sentence and even touches on the effects it’ll bring to him and his family. Accompanied on the 2008/2009 issue is sexy Christina Milian. This will be the first official magazine spread she’s done since parting ways with her former record label Island Def Jam. Christina will also reveal her feelings on the recent marriage of her ex, Nick Cannon, to Mariah Carey. Check out this issue on stands now!

We love Ciara over here at GOT and can’t wait to support her and this new album Fantasy Ride. Unfortunately, her single, “Go Girl” featuring T-Pain isn’t currently doing as well as it should be. Go request the record on your local radio stations and buy the single on iTunes. In the video, Ciara gives us a sample of how her booklet would resemble a minature Super Ci comic book. Check out the video above!

The cheating defending champions, the Boston Celtics, have accomplished their best streak in franchise to start a winning streak from 21-2. The Celtics defeated the New Orleans Hornets last night to win their 22-2 addition. Paul Pierce responded in joy of the recognition.

“It all goes out the window if we don’t win the championship,” Pierce said.

This year belongs to the Lakers. I’m not going to hop on the Celtics’ bandwagon, I’m sticking with my team (coughs) L.A. Lakers! But no haterade over here, congratulations Celtics. Enjoy … for now.

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VIBE Magazine is releasing its end of the year issue and is doing it “Tabloid-Style” grubbing up all the obvious rumors circulating through the blogsphere and inquring minds. Spotlighting Chris Brown & Rihanna’s ‘close friendship’ is the perfect way to pop the issue off. This should be a pretty hot issue. You should see the new January 2008 issue on stands now!

Beyonce is not only dominating this year with the introduction of her alter-ego Sasha but she will also be covering the January 2009 issue of Elle Magazine. In this issue Beyonce compares her attitude and mood swing to her character Etta James in her new starring film Cadillac Records.

“I feel like you get more bees with honey. But that doesn’t mean I don’t get frustrated in my life,” Beyonce continued, “My way of dealing with frustration is to shut down and to think and speak logically. But playing Etta was a time when I didn’t have to do that. I could be loud and let it rip.”

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Houston Rockets’ guard Tracy McGrady will not be returning to the court until his full recovery of his left knee has healed. After starting the first 15 games after his arthroscopic surgery he had on his knee and returned to the court almost to re-injure his knee. Before McGrady left his was averaging 15 points per game.

“Obviously, I came back a little bit too early, I’m just not ready.” McGrady continued. “Now I’ve got some sort of peace of mind, I don’t have to worry about whether it’s going to take the whole season for me to get healthy and what I’ve got to do for me to get back to 100 percent. I don’t have to have to go under the knife again. I’m relieved.”

Hopefully T-Mac will get back on the court healthy and revved up full throttle.

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