Mike Tyson is a married man! The past few weeks have been tumultuous for the former boxing champ. He recently lost his 4-year old daughter Exodus. She died in a tragic accident at her Phoenix home. She became entangled in a cord on the family treadmill. Over the weekend, Tyson married 32-year old Lakiha Spicer. They have a one-year old daughter together. Spicer is a Philly native. Her mother is Faridah Ali, the former Rita Spicer. In 2005, Lakiha, also known as Kiki, was found guilty along with her brother for participating in a scam at the Sister Clara Muhammad School. Her brother served a prison sentence for the scam, and Kiki was placed on probation.

Alicia Keys will be honored at The 22nd Annual Rhythm And Soul awards. The awards ceremony takes place June 26th. The 12-time Grammy award winner is getting the Golden Note Award.

Is Whitney Houston ready to talk? Her new album is set to drop on September 1st, and she has to face the press. But, what will she talk about it? Sources say Whitney has limitations on what she will talk about? What about the past seven years, the drug use, recovery and her ex-hubby, Bobby Brown? Everyone is clamoring to be the first to interview the superstar, but a lot of the media outlets will not agree to her terms. If she won’t talk about her past and how she got over, what will Whitney talk about? Meanwhile, Whitney’s ex, Bobby Brown, is a new dad. Brown’s fifth child is a boy named Cassius who was born to Tyson and his girlfriend Alicia Etheridge.

Brian McKnight just signed a new 3 record deal. In addition to a new solo deal, he will also do a project with his sons Niko and Brian, Jr.

Jeffrey Osborne will be releasing a new live CD on July 7th. The CD will feature over three decades of Osborne’s music, from his days with LTD and his solo career.

Prince needs surgery. The 51-year old pop superstar is getting by with the help of a cane to walk. He needs double hip replacement surgery. Sources say he won’t get the surgery because as a practicing Jehovah’s witness he doesn’t believe in blood transfusions, and this may be required for the surgery.

The divorce is final between the former Prime Minister of the Turks And Ciaos Islands, Michael Misick and Actress Lisa Raye. Misick has moved on and is now openly dating video host Rosci of BET’s 106 And Park. I say openly dating because they were creepin’ while he was married to Lisa Raye. Rosci is reportedly sporting a huge diamond ring and wedding bells could be ringing soon for the two.

What is going on with Lauryn Hill? The singer recently canceled her European tour citing health reasons.

The new Iron Man II movie with Robert Downey, Jr. and Don Cheadle hits theatres next May.

Actress Taraji P. Henson has joined the cast of the new Karate Kid movie. She will play the mom of Jaden Smith, who stars in the remake. Action star Jackie Chan is also starring. Filming starts this summer in Beijing.

Singer Al B. Sure has made amends with his son Quincy. Quincy is Al’s first son by Kim Porter. Porter has three children by Sean “P Diddy” Combs. A few weeks ago, Quincy, who was raised by Diddy, went public with the estrangement between him and his father. I had a chance to interview Al B Sure, and he said it has been tough for him and his son. And, he asked for prayers. Well, his prayers have been answered because he recently reconciled with Quincy. Sure’s new CD Honey I’m Home arrives in stores at the end of this month.

Congrats to Actress Sanaa Lathan. She was just named Jury President of the American Black Film Institute. Lathan is also headed off to London to star in the London stage version of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. Lathan will star as “Maggie, The Cat” along with James Earl Jones and Phylicia Rashad. The play opens this fall. Debbie Allen will direct.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation is gearing up for the 91st birthday celebration of the South African leader. The foundation is staging a big concert on July 18th with Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Alicia Keys at Madison Square Garden in New York. Later this year, a movie based on Mandela’s life hits the big screen. Clint Eastwood directs the movie Invictus, which will star Morgan Freeman as Mandela and actor Matt Damon.

This year’s VH-1 Hip Hop Honors will pay homage to Def Jam Records. The famed label celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. In addition to honoring the labels founders, Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin, they will pay tribute to the great Def Jam artists such as Public Enemy, The Beasties Boys, LL Cool J, Jay-Z, Ja Rule, DMX, Ludacris and Kanye West. Tracy Morgan is hosting the Hip Hop Honors and it will air on Oct 12th on VH1.

The 11-year marriage between Baseball Superstar Barry Bonds and his wife Liz Watson is over. Watson filed for legal separation citing irreconcilable differences. They have a young daughter. Watson stood by Bonds through the height of his steroid scandal. Friends say the marriage has been on the rocks for a while.

She’s got her money, and she told you so. Tomi Rae Hynie is one happy lady. The widow of James Brown is $25 million richer. A court-enforced settlement was made on the James Brown estate. And, after much legal haggling and a lot of who’s the daddy drama, the money has been divided. Hynie was recognized as his legal wife and her son is legally a Brown. Hynie got $25 million dollars. Half of the estate went to charity, and the other half went to Brown’s other children who were proven to be his rightful heirs after DNA tests.

Johnny Depp’s new movie Public Enemies opens in theatres July Depp will plays the infamous 1930’S Gangster John Dillinger.

Usher and the mystery lady….where is his wife Tameka?.......Is this just a publicity stunt to drum up support for his upcoming album? Usher has been spotted around town recently, and he has not been with his wife. So, who is the lady? Spokespeople for Usher say she is his product manager. So where is Tameka? Ever since she ran off to Brazil to get plastic surgery without telling her husband she has been laying low. Tameka almost died during the botched procedure and Usher had to rescue her. He was very embarrassed by her actions, and friends say the marriage is filled with tension. Usher mom is now back as his manager, and she prefers that Tameka lay low feeling her presence could hurt his upcoming album. Despite having two kids, executives want Usher to give the appearance that he is free and single.

Congrats to Patti Labelle and Quincy Jones they were recently inducted into the Apollo theatre legends of fame. 

I Wanna Thank You, an all star tribute to Maze featuring Frankie Beverly is getting ready to be released. Grammy award-winning Gospel Star Donald Lawrence is producing the project featuring Mary J. Blige, Musiq Soulchild, Mint Condition, Raheem DeVaughn, Ledisi and The Clark Sisters. The project is the brainchild of Frankie’s son, Anthony Beverly, who wanted to do something special as the group celebrates over 40 years in the music business.

At the movies this week, it’s the new Denzel Washington/John Travolta movie, The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3, is in theatres. Washington is picking up the weight for co-star John Travolta, who will not be doing any press for the movie while he continues to mourn the death of his son. Last January Travolta’s 16 -year son, Jett, died from a seizure. Washington says since Travolta needs time to heal, he is ready to do his part in promoting the movie for Travolta. The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 is a remake of the 70’s classic that starred Walter Matthau, Martin Balsam and Robert Shaw. The movie is about a group of madmen who take a subway car hostage. I saw the movie last week at a screening. It is excellent. Travolta plays the best bad guy. I loved this movie.

Mary J. Blige is teaming up with the singer/songwriter Ne-Yo for a duet. Their new song will be featured on the soundtrack to the new Tyler Perry movie I Can Do Bad All By Myself. The movie starring Mary J. Blige, Taraji P. Henson and Gladys Knight opens. in theatres in September. The soundtrack to the movie also features songs from Knight and Marvin Winans.

Will Smith and his production company, Overbrook Entertainment, are planning to do a movie about the heroes of the Hurricane Katrina tragedy. Smith is scheduled to star as one of the heroes. Meanwhile, Smith’s other half, Jada Pinkett Smith, has a new show coming on the TNT network. June 16th is the debut of her nursing drama series Hawthorne.

Chris Rock’s documentary, Good Hair, is coming out this fall. Good Hair is an in-depth, comical look at hair care in the black community. Rock teamed up with pop culture critic and Author Nelson George for the project.

Jamie Foxx will be hosting The 2009 BET Awards on June 28th. Beyonce is scheduled to perform, and The O’Jays are getting a lifetime achievement award. Ne-Yo and Maxwell are also scheduled to perform. And, speaking of Jamie Foxx, he is currently planning a music tour, which will bring him back to Philly on September 13th.

Look for the latest Tyler Perry movie, Madea Goes To Jail, on DVD June 16th.

Teena Marie’s latest CD, Congo Square, arrives in stores on June 9th. Check out Teena Marie this year at The West Oak Lane Jazz And Arts Festival. Teena Marie and The Whispers were just added to the lineup. It all takes place June 19th -21st on Ogontz Avenue, between 70th and 74th.

Beyonce is releasing a new video anthology based on her CD I Am….Sasha Fierce. Wal-Mart is carrying it exclusively starting June 16th.

Singer Will Downing is marking his 20th anniversary in the music business with a new release called Classique. The album, his 14th, arrives in stores on June 16th. The new CD will feature Downing recording some classics including David Ruffin’s Statue Of A Fool and Barry White’s I’m Gonna Love You Just A Little Bit More. Downing says he’s excited about the project, and his health has been progressing since being diagnosed with the muscle disorder Polymyositis.

Gladys Knight is coming out with a jewelry line. The singer/actress and business woman is exited about her new venture. The Gladys Knight Jewelry Line will be sold at major department stores and through The Home Shopping Network. The Gladys Knight Jewelry Line debuts in December. Also check her out in the new Tyler Perry Madea movie I Can Do Bad All By Myself, which opens in theatres in September.

The Bynum Brothers are back with a new venture. They own Warmdaddy’s on Columbus Boulevard and had the old Zanzibar Blue in Center City. Their latest project is called RELISH at 7152 Ogontz Avenue. It replaces Sadiki’s. RELISH features live jazz music Thursday through Sunday. For more info go to relishphiladelphia.com or call 215-276-0170.

The 15th Annual Essence Music Festival is set for July 3rd, 4th and 5th in New Orleans. Beyonce, John Legend, Eric Benet, Robin Thicke, Anita Baker, Bill Cosby and Maxwell are all on the bill. There will also be seminars featuring Prophetess Juanita Bynum and Roland Martin. Plus, there’ll be an all-star tribute to Bishop T.D. Jakes.