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Mike Tyson Attends Screening Of “One Night In Vegas”

Former boxer Mike Tyson attended the screening of the ESPN 30 for 30 film “One Night In Vegas” which chronicles the night that Tupac Shakur was fatally killed after sitting ringside at Mike’s boxing match at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Mike walked the red carpet while holding his adorable two-year-old daughter Milan. How cute is her pink tutu? We are just lovin’ her outfit and chubby cherub cheeks!

While on the red carpet, Mike commented, “I’m very grateful,” he said. ‘I don’t deserve to have the wife that I have; I don’t deserve the kids that I have, but I do, and I’m very grateful.”

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The Tillman Story

In 2002, in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, Arizona Cardinals football player Pat Tillman decided to give up his pro career to join the Army Rangers. He became a symbol of patriotism with this selfless act, giving up millions of dollars and fame.

Tillman did several tours to Afghanistan during the time he served. He died in the mountains of Afghanistan on April 22, 2004. Initially, the U.S. government attempted a cover-up, reporting that Tillman died of enemy fire but an investigation by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command concluded that Tillman was killed by friendly fire when one allied group fired upon another in confusion after nearby gunfire was mistakenly believed to be from enemy combatants.

A group of film makers decided to tell Tillman’s story through a documentary which premiered on January 23rd, 2010 at the Sundance Film Festival. Check out the website for The Tillman Story to read more about the politics, controversy and family involved in this tragic story. The documentary film opened in select theaters in August. Here’s the trailer:

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To find out if this film is playing in your area, click here.

Shaq Returns To The Silver Screen In Adam Sandler Flick

Boston Celtic center Shaquille O’Neal is making a return to the Silver Screen. With epic films like Kazaam and Scary Movie 4 under his belt, the basketball giant will be making a cameo in the upcoming Adam Sandler flick “Jack & Jill.”The good news? He’ll be playing himself, so really, no acting skills required for this one.

A little more about the film, Adam plays twins and one of them is a girl. The cast also includes Katie Holmes and Al Pacino. Not sure if we’ll be rushing to the theatre to see this one…

Brad Pitt Narrates Saints Documentary

A-list actor Brad Pitt is the narrative voice in the upcoming New Orleans Saints documentary that chronicles their 2010 Super Bowl win. The film titled, “America’s Game: 2009 New Orleans Saints,” shows the Saints victory over the Indianapolis Colts in February.

The documentary airs on the NFL Network at 8pm on September 8th. Check out the preview of the show here:

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Brad was seen hanging out with a couple of the Saints players over the weekend, Drew Brees and Reggie Bush. Brad loves New Orleans!

Happy Birthday Scott Hamilton

American figure skater and Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton turns 53 years old today! We remember being glued to the television when he skated waiting for his infamous back flips on ice!

Fun Facts About Scott: He won a gold medal in the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo.

Scott has dabbled in movie and television industry lending his voice to an episode of King of the Hill and making a cameo on The Fairly OddParents. In 2009, he was a contestant on the Donald Trump reality show, Celebrity Apprentice and also made a brief appearance in the Will Ferrell comedy Blades of Glory. On March 8, 2010, Scott Hamilton: Return to the Ice premiered on the Bio Channel. The two-hour television special chronicled Scott’s return to skating after battling cancer.

In 2009, Scott wrote the book, The Great Eight, which shared the secrets to his happiness and how he overcame numerous challenges and disappointments throughout his life.

On it’s 10th anniversary, the Make-A-Wish Foundation recognized Scott as the Foundation’s first ever “Celebrity Wish Granter of the Year.” Scott is an honorary board member for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation and has worked with St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Check out Scott’s back flip on ice at the 2:36 mark:

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Happy Birthday Scott!

Taylor Lautner Film Shooting At PNC Park

Teen heart throb Taylor Launter was spotted in a Pittsburgh Pirates shirt at PNC Park this weekend.

Taylor and a film crew was shooting a scene for an upcoming action thriller movie titled, Abduction. The clip looks pretty intense to us…

Check it out:

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We were wondering what team Taylor is really a fan of… For some reason we don’t think it’s the Pirates!

Dwight Howard Filming Movie In China

Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard is currently filming a basketball-themed movie called “Amazing” (“Shen Qi”) in Shanghai, China.

Select members of the media were invited to the set of the movie where they watched the 7’0″ player act against a green screen.

Chinese actors, Huang Xiaoming and Huang Yi, take the lead roles in the film about a group of basketball fanatics challenging themselves with the sport.

The film will feature other NBA players in cameo roles including Yao Ming, Carmelo Anthony and former Laker Earvin “Magic” Johnson.

The Shanghai Film Group Corporation and the NBA are co-producing the film, and are planning a 2011 release.

Dwight made a cameo appearance in the summer romantic comedy Just Wright.

Andy Roddick’s Wife Joins Cast Of Battleship Movie

Tennis star Andy Roddick’s wife, Sports Illustrated model and aspiring actress Brooklyn Decker has just been cast in the board game turned movie, Battleship.

According to sources, Brooklyn will play Sam, a love interest for Taylor Kitsch. Brooklyn has been dabbling in acting recently earning parts on television shows Chuck and Royal Pains. She is also appearing in the romantic comedy movie opposite Jennifer Aniston, Just Go With It.

Congrats to Mrs. Roddick! Andy must be SO proud of you!

Sports Date Of The Week: “The U” Documentary

We are about two weeks away from the start of the college football season. And in honor of it being right around the corner our Sports Date of the Week is college football themed!

A documentary about the University of Miami football program was released on DVD yesterday. It’s titled “The U” and was directed by Billy Corben, a Miami native and University of Miami alum.

The film chronicles the economic, racial and cultural setting in Miami that led to the growth and success of the Hurricane program. The football program would go on to win four national titles between 1983 – 1991.

The documentary first aired as part of ESPN’s 30 for 30 series.

Our suggestion is picking it up as a gift for your man or renting it at your local video spot. To really get in the mood for football season, put together a mini tailgate – throw some delicious foods on the grill and prepare your favorite football snacks.

Check out the trailer for the documentary here:

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Athlete Sighting: Chris Paul

New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul (pictured above with comedian Dave Chapelle) was seen at the premiere of the new Spike Lee documentary, “If God Is Willing And Da Creek Don’t Rise” on Tuesday night. The film is the follow up to his 2006 film “When the Levees Broke: A Requiem In Four Acts.”

“We knew when we finished the first film that the story wasn’t over,” says Spike. “It was clear it would take a long time for the city to get back on its feet.” Spike and his film crew arrived in New Orleans in February 2010 when the city was experiencing a wave of positive energy led by the Who Dat Nation, the community of passionate fans of the NFL Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints.

“The mood in New Orleans was great when we got there,” Spike said. “They’d just won a Super Bowl. They had a new mayor and people’s spirits were high.”

Chris said via his Twitter account: “It was an Amazing film and I advise EVERYONE to watch it…”

Check out the trailer for the film below:

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This is Spike’s fourth collaboration with HBO Films. Part 1 premieres Monday, August 23 at 9pm and Part 2 premieres Tuesday, August 24 at 9pm.

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