Ron Artest threw an Inaugural Season Kick-Off BBQ for 30 of his closest Twitter followers and judging by the pictures everybody had a good time. More impressive than Artest throwing a cookout for 30 strangers was his choice of transportation: A red Indycar. Read the full story

Ron Artest made a lot of people laugh during last season’s playoffs when he said Mike Chatfield was the best player he ever played against. He also said Brandon Roy is better than Kobe Bryant and LeBron James which made Artest’s statement seem even more out there. Read the full story

The Los Angeles Lakers held their media day Tuesday giving Ron Artest an early chance to bond with L.A. sports reporters. Nothing much came from the interview unless you wanted to know if Ron is motivated and how Lamar Odom’s wedding went. Read the full story

One of the reasons Ron Artest always wanted to play in Los Angeles is the Hollywood limelight. He believes he can find somebody in the City of Angels that will give his music/acting/ or whatever career Ron wants a push in the right direction. Artest is performing at the Grove of Anaheim in the video below. The sound quality is weak, but watching Ron will be enough. Read the full story

The wacky adventures of Ron Artest have gone international. Fresh off joining the world-champion Los Angeles Lakers for a 5-year deal, the NBA vet is in China, on the beach, promoting a new female artist he says he’s signed. Her name is Shin Shin, and Ron is enthusiastic because they’re already “blowing up in China.” If you still aren’t sold, Ron filmed her in a bikini in the latest video he released on his real Twitter page. Read the full story

Ron Artest officially signed with the Los Angeles Lakers and at his press conference he was in full Ron-Ron mode. He talked about hoodalizing ESPN and the Lakers, why he chose number 37, and how he’s underpaid but doesn’t mind. Press play and enjoy. Read the full story

Ron Artest’s decision to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers seemed like a no-brainer. He loves Kobe Bryant, and the Lakers give him a shot at the title for each of the next three years. But more goes into the decision making process than that.

This video shows Ron Artest talking to (his wife and then..) his agent David Bauman by cellphone, discussing Ron’s next move. The cameo at 4:38 is worth the watch. Read the full story