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Mike Tyson Eyes Shakespearean Role
Mike Tyson hopes to broaden his acting repertoire by starring in a Tv version of William Shakespeare's Othello.The boxing icon has previously made cameo appearances in The Hangover franchise and Scary Movie 5, but he...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 November 2014
Mike Tyson Used Same 'Low-life Dealer' As Robin Williams
Mike Tyson has claimed he and Robin Williams used to use the same ''low-life dealer''. The retired boxer has opened up about battling depression and mental illness and admitted he used to chat with the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 October 2014
Mike Tyson Stops Traffic To Help Motorcycle Crash Victim In Las Vegas
Mike Tyson came to the rescue! The American boxing legend was recently a real-life hero as he rushed to save a severely injured motorcyclist after he crashed on a freeway just outside of Las Vegas.Tyson...
By Nick Hill in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 September 2014
Mike Tyson Rescues Road Accident Victim
Former boxer Mike Tyson rushed to help an injured road crash victim after he witnessed the incident near Las Vegas.Ryan Chesley fell off his motorcycle after narrowly avoiding a collision with a taxi while travelling...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 September 2014
Robin Givens Opens Up About Domestic Abuse For Time Magazine Piece
Actress Robin Givens has recalled the domestic abuse she allegedly suffered at the hands of her ex-husband Mike Tyson in a new article for Time magazine.The Boomerang star was inspired to write the piece following...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 September 2014
Will Jamie Foxx Make A Good Mike Tyson?
News emerged recently that the legendary and controversial boxer Mike Tyson will be portrayed on the big screen by Jamie Foxx, in a film rumoured to be titled ‘Champion’.Jamie Foxx is set to play Mike...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 August 2014
Is Jamie Foxx About To Play Mike Tyson?
According to Variety, Jamie Foxx is to star as Kid Dynamite himself, former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world Mike Tyson. Having starred as cornerman Drew Bundini Brown in Ali, Foxx is no stranger to...
By Hannah Woodhead in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 August 2014
Mike Tyson To Induct Evander Holyfield Into New Boxing Hall Of Fame
Former fighting foes Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield are set to meet in Las Vegas again when The Hangover star inducts his longtime rival into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame.Seventeen years after Tyson infamously...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 July 2014
Justin Bieber Baptised In A Bathtub
Justin Bieber has been baptised in a bathtub in New York. The 20-year-old pop star, who has apologised for making racist remarks in two videos which emerged this month, attempted to wash away his sins...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 June 2014
Usher Defends Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber is ''unequivocally not a racist'' according to Usher. The 'OMG' hitmaker has been mentor and manager to the 20-year-old pop star throughout his career and has spoken out to defend him after a...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 June 2014
Jeremy Piven Promises Entourage Cameos
Jeremy Piven says the 'Entourage' movie will have more celebrity cameos than ever before.The 48-year-old actor is back on the big screen next June as hyperactive Hollywood agent Ari Gold and has revealed the future...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 May 2014
T.i. Vs. Mayweather, And 5 Other Rappers Who Clashed With Athletes
T.I. and Floyd Mayweather had a pretty big bust-up at the weekend: a fight broke out after the boxer allegedly made some untoward comments about improper friendship between the boxer and the rapper's wife, Tameka...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 May 2014
A Week In Movies: Tribeca Brings Out Stars In New York, Jennifer Films In L.a., Kelsey Shoots In London, And New Trailers Promise Music, Thrills And More Music
The Tribeca Film Festival is underway in New York, and stars have been turning out to promote their new movies. Jon Favreau and Sofia Vergara hit the red carpet for their film Chef. Sofia Loren...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 April 2014
Denzel Washington Pays Tribute To Boxer Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter
Denzel Washington and boxing legend Mike Tyson have paid tribute to sports icon Rubin Carter following his death on Sunday (20Apr14).The fighter, known by his nickname Hurricane, had been battling prostate cancer and passed away...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 April 2014
Miley Cyrus Accused Of Disappointing Sick Fan
Miley Cyrus has been accused of disappointing a very sick young fan at a special meet-and-greet.The 'Wrecking Ball' singer reportedly stepped in and agreed to spend time with seven-year-old Miley Hodge, who has terminal bone...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 March 2014
Pamela Anderson And Mike Tyson In Talks For Booker Prize Book Adaptation
Pamela Anderson, Russell Brand and Mike Tyson are in talks to land roles in cult director Werner Herzog's new movie Vernon God Little.Austin Abrams and Sasha Pieterse have already signed on to star in the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 February 2014
Mike Tyson To Produce Movie About His Life
Former boxing champion Mike Tyson is set to produce a movie about his early years in the ring.The Hangover star will work with his wife, Lakiha Spicer, to chronicle his meteoric rise to the top...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 January 2014
Sylvester Stallone Embarrassed By Boxing Hall Of Fame Honour
Hollywood action man Sylvester Stallone was "embarrassed" when he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame back in 2011, because he didn't feel worthy enough beside fellow honouree Mike Tyson.The actor was celebrated...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 December 2013
Mike Tyson's UK Ban Leaves 2014 Tour In Serious Doubt
Mike Tyson's UK ban leaves his one-man show tour in 2014 in serious doubt. The former champion boxer is currently booked in for eight nights of his Undisputed Truth show (directed by Spike Lee) in...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 December 2013
Mike Tyson Wants Downton Abbey Role
Mike Tyson wants a role on 'Downton Abbey'.The boxing legend wants to take on more acting roles since his retirement from the sport, and would love Julian Fellowes to write him a part in the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 November 2013
Tyson Returns Ear To Evander Holyfield: Best Sports Commercial Ever? [Video]
"Tyson returns ear" may well go down as the funniest commercial of 2013. The new ad for Foot Locker - co-starring Kyrie Irving - was on the brink of going viral on Wednesday (November 20,...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 November 2013
Mike Tyson: 'I Only Married Robin Givens Because I Thought She Was Pregnant'
Boxer Mike Tyson has revealed he only married actress Robin Givens because of an alleged pregnancy.The former heavyweight champion and Givens wed in 1988, but Tyson admits he immediately knew the nuptials were a mistake....
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 October 2013
Mike Tyson Turned Down Party With Bieber
Boxer and actor Mike Tyson turned down the chance to hang out with Justin Bieber in the Bahamas - because he refused to leave his family for a party.The Hangover star reveals he was relaxing...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 September 2013
Mike Tyson Opens Up About Why He Started Drinking Again
Former boxing champion Mike Tyson has blamed his busy schedule and a return to his childhood home for his alcohol addiction after four years of sobriety.The sports icon hit headlines earlier this month (Aug13) when...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 August 2013
Mike Tyson Tells Matt Lauer, "If I Don't Get Help, I Will Die."
Mike Tyson has told The Today Show's Matt Lauer that if he doesn't get help for alcoholism and drug addiction, he will be dead before long.The former heavyweight champion of the world told a packed...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 August 2013
Mike Tyson Came Close To Suicide After Daughter's Death
Boxing legend Mike Tyson came close to committing suicide after the tragic death of his daughter in 2009.The star, who has struggled with substance abuse issues since his career in the ring ended, hit rock...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 August 2013
Jay-z Track Smells Like Teen Spirit
Jay-Z uses the lyrics to Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' in new track 'Holy Grail'.The hip-hop superstar has been granted permission to use words written by the late grunge legend Kurt Cobain on his forthcoming...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 June 2013
Neil Patrick Harris Dances With Mike Tyson And Smooches A Pooch During Tony Awards Hosting Job [Video]
Neil Patrick Harris was on hand to present this year's Tony Awards and the How I Met Your Mother actor was on fine form as he delivered one helluva opening and closing performance, continuing to...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 June 2013
Mike Tyson Lands Cartoon Detective Show
Former boxing champion-turned-actor Mike Tyson is getting animated to star as a crime-solving detective in a new Tv series.The Hangover star has signed a deal with America's Adult Swim cable network for the Mike Tyson...
By WENN on 13 May 2013
Mike Tyson Cartoon Coming To Adult Swim
The latest strange happening in the world of Mike Tyson has taken an animated turn; the ex-boxer-cum-TV-star is to star in a new cartoon coming to Adult Swim. He will voice his own character in...
By Jack de Aguilar on 12 May 2013
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