Staples Center has banned photographers from taking photos of Beyoncé during her performance at Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s memorial service along with photos of his daughters.
According to Page Six, several photo agencies stated that organizers of the event prohibited them from photographing Beyoncé while she performed Kobe’s favorite songs “XO” and “Halo” while she honored him and 13-year-old Gianna in Los Angeles. They were also prohibited from taking photos of Kobe and Vanessa’s daughters Bianka, Natalia, and Capri.
“A Staples Center staffer was dispatched to make sure not a single camera was focused on the stage,” the insider added. “The photographers couldn’t believe it,” an insider said.
After the performance, Beyoncé was captured in a touching moment where she comforted Vanessa Bryant during the memorial.
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Other notable figures who paid tribute to Kobe and Gianna included Michael Jordan, Jimmy Kimmel, Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, and Shaquille O’Neal. Kobe’s Oscar-winning film “Dear Basketball” was also displayed during the service.
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