Kobe Bryant’s Untimely Death Eclipses The 2020 Grammy Awards
Bella Breakdown As news broke of the tragic helicopter crash that took the lives of the legendary basketball player, 41, his daughter Gianna, 13, and seven other people, Los Angeles – and the rest of the world – froze up in a state of utter shock and mourning. Several hours later, it was time for the music industry to celebrate and honor its top achievers at what was to be a glitzy, uplifting show the planet looks forward to and talks about in the days that follow. This year, however, all everyone could think and talk about was Bryant....
Megan Rapinoe’s Epic Year
Bella Breakdown 2019 was a big and eventful year for many. From political scandals, the #metoo movement, changes in legislation, and even Kanye West’s new music ventures. It was a year of waking up to the wrongdoings occurring in everyday life and celebrating victories tenfold. For Megan Rapinoe, US Women’s Soccer Team captain, star, and social justice fighter, the qualities that defined the types of change occurring in 2019 weren’t just year-end goals, they were achievements that required intense dedication every day for years. From not just taking the US Women’s team to the World Cup championship, but winning...
USA Gymnastics Files For Bankruptcy
Bella Breakdown It was announced on Wednesday that USA Gymnastics, once home to some of the world’s best athletes, has filed for bankruptcy. This follows closely on the heels of the sexual abuse scandal involving Larry Nassar, a physician for the team’s athletes. In the wake of multiple lawsuits, and the conviction of Nassar, the team faces 350-400 claims nationwide. USA Gymnastics has been in trouble for some time, facing charges against multiple employees and many rotating presidents. It’s now possible that USAG will be removed as the governing body for the sport, and many are questioning what this...
Olympic Snowboarder Chloe Kim Is Simply Amazing
This Snowboarder Stole Our Hearts Chloe Kim is amazing. She is a 17-year-old Olympic snowboarder and just won a gold medal for the halfpipe snowboarding competition in Pyeongchang, South Korea, earlier this week. But after winning a gold medal, she just wants to go back to being a normal teenager. During an interview with ABC, Kim talked about all of the things she missed out on while working towards her Olympic dream: “I missed out on a few proms, homecomings, might miss my graduation,” she said, adding that she’d do it all over again if she could. “I wouldn’t...
Athleta Designs Empower Sports Bra For Breast Cancer Survivors
Bella Breakdown The Empower Bra is designed for athletes who have had a mastectomy. ‘Powering through breast cancer recovery’ with soft fabrics that don’t irritate fresh scars, mesh cups for post-surgery implants, and a front zip. Athleta’s Senior Director of Brand Marketing says, “Breast cancer is important to so many women in our community whether they’ve experienced it themselves or someone they know has it.“ About 12% of women get breast cancer in their lives so 12% of the profits from the Empower Bra in October will go to Recovery on Water, a rowing club for breast cancer survivors....
