Vinny Guadagnino recalls an epic Kobe Bryant encounter—courtside at MSG, dinner with the legend, and a major surprise.

According to Vinny Guadagnino, he met basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, who recognized him from watching Jersey Shore.

Jersey Shore star Vinny Guadagnino revealed a memorable interaction he once had with the late Kobe Bryant. Guadagnino stopped ...

MTV shook up reality TV — and introduced fans to the GTL lifestyle (a.k.a. gym, tan, laundry) — in 2009 with the premiere of Jersey Shore. The series quickly made household names out of stars Nicole ...

Jersey Shore star Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola announced that she’s pregnant and expecting baby No. 1 with her fiancé, Justin May, after opening up about her infertility issues on the show. “We’ve been ...

Get ready to GTL, Hoboken—Vinny Guadagnino is coming to town. MTV's "Jersey Shore" star will be hosting a massive party at ...

I had a crazy Kobe Bryant experience. It was in the middle of Jersey Shore airing. I'm just sitting at this on the courtside like I do and… that sounded douchy. I meant like just standing there doing ...

That included an unlikely connection with Vinny Guadagnino, a star from MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” SI reports. Their encounter at Madison Square Garden turned into a story Guadagnino still ...