Sideshow: Mike Tyson finds solace in acting
In his first interview since the death of his daughter, Exodus, former boxer Mike Tyson tells Entertainment Tonight his fledgling career as an actor has helped him cope with the tragedy. "I really was beating myself up over my daughter. I was staying in the house, depressed," Tyson says. "It was a dark moment in my life. [Acting] keeps me functioning as a healthy human being."
In his first interview since the death of his daughter, Exodus, former boxer Mike Tyson tells Entertainment Tonight his fledgling career as an actor has helped him cope with the tragedy. "I really was beating myself up over my daughter. I was staying in the house, depressed," Tyson says. "It was a dark moment in my life. [Acting] keeps me functioning as a healthy human being."
Tyson will appear as a guest star on Fox's new sitcom Brothers, starring former NFL star Michael Strahan. Exodus, 4, died in May after she caught her neck in a cord on a treadmill. The anguish, Tyson says, never leaves: "I have been told the pain never stops, but you get over it. I am going through a process, trying to heal."
Mariah's conspicuous absence
What is going on with Mariah Carey? Mimi is reportedly postponing her new CD, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, which was due Sept. 15.
Stranger still, she has canceled half a dozen appearances, including the Today show, VH1 Storytellers, and even the photo-op to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. MC has yet to explain the cancellations.
The Kardashians are propagating
Kourtney Kardashian, 30, the less-famous sister of D-list celeb Kim Kardashian, yesterday used the shocking revelation that she's with child to plug Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami, a new E! reality show costarring the two sub-Mensa KK sisters.
Kourt enticed potential viewers on NBC's Today with a new reveal: Her baby's papa is "Scott [Disick], my ex-boyfriend . . . who is now my boyfriend." Ever the probing journalist, host Kathie Lee Gifford reacted with, "I thought you were over Scott!"
K&K's mum, Kris Jenner, told People.com yesterday that "I am beyond thrilled and excited and cannot wait to meet my new grandchild!"
The One-Gloved Wonder's glove
The glittery white glove Michael Jackson wore on TV when he introduced the moonwalk in '83 will be sold by Julien's Auctions (www.juliensauctions.com) as part of a Nov. 21 Music Icons sale of hats, lyrics, demo tapes - and lint? - from Madonna, Jimi Hendrix, and others. The glove is expected to fetch from $40,000 to $60,000.
Leon Huff gives back
Camden native Leon Huff, who created the Philly Sound with Kenny Gamble, will see the fruits of his charity efforts. Huff, who is sponsoring an outing for 150 city kids to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, will see off the bus trip today at the Chelton Terrace Community Center. He'll be joined by his wife, Regina, and Camden Mayor Gwendolyn A. Faison.
New Orleans: Vote for Brad!
Brad Pitt had a nice chortle yesterday on Today over "Brad Pitt For Mayor" T-shirts, which have become ubiquitous in New Orleans.
Brad is beloved of the Big Easy for founding Make It Right, a dot.org that builds houses for low-income residents hit by Hurricane Katrina. So, will he run for office? "I don't have a chance," Brad said.
Kate G.: I cry all the time
Kate Gosselin, who is reinventing her image from mercenary dame hungry for fame and fortune to loving mum and spurned wife, is spreading her Gospel of Victimhood to every corner of the media. Yesterday, she told Regis and Kelly's Regis Philbin that she didn't think she would ever reconcile with estranged hubby - and Jon & Kate Plus 8 costar - Jon. (RadarOnline.com says their divorce will be official in late September.)
Kate also graced People with her tears. "I cry all the time. . . . [But] I try to cry very incognito, behind my sunglasses," she tells the mag. Incognito? Strange coming from someone who makes $$$ emoting on camera - and then shares it all with the news media.
Tidbits 'n' pieces
Musical peas in a pod, Tim McGraw and the Black Eyed Peas will share their tunes before the Sept. 10 NFL season opener between the Steelers and the Tennessee Titans in Pittsburgh.
The 50-city Idols Live tour, starring American Idol winner Kris Allen, fan fave Adam Lambert, and eight finalists, is a hit. Billboard says the tour, which will make a stop Aug. 20 at Philly's Wachovia Center, has made $11.2 mil from its first 19 dates.
Motown records founder Berry Gordy Jr., 79, who signed The Jackson 5 in '68, will write an introduction to a new edition of Michael Jackson's '88 memoir, Moonwalk, due Oct. 13.
A foxy date with Foxx
His Dudeness Jamie Foxx, who shot his new flick, Law Abiding Citizen, in Philly, will bring his Blame It tour to the Tower Theater on Sept. 13. Tix go on sale Monday. Info: 1-877-598-8696 or www.LiveNation.com. The comic has yet to respond to reports he has a brand-new baby.
Kristen: I would do anything for him
"I would kill for him, literally." So says Twilight lovely Kristen Stewart to Entertainment Weekly about a male costar. No, it isn't her alleged love Robert Pattinson, but 17-year-old costar Taylor Lautner.
"I love that kid," KS says in a sisterly fashion.
