ITTY BITTY BITS: Missick in 'Bounty Hunter'; Simmons' new lady; BET Awards on Sunday; Tyson vs. Ali on Fight Night Round 4.

June 26, 2009

Dorian Missick       *Actor Dorian Missick has been cast in the upcoming Columbia comedy "Bounty Hunter," joining stars Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis. He'll play the ex-partner of Gerard Butler, a bounty hunter sent to track down his ex-wife (Jennifer Aniston). Jason Sudeikis plays a smitten co-worker of Aniston's character.       

       *Russell Simmons showed up with French actress/model Noemie Lenoir at model Jessica White's 25th birthday party at New York spot The Gates and were "making out like teenagers," according to a spy for the New York Post. At an after-party at Mr. West, they even snuck off to the bathroom. "They had no shame and were kissing in front of the paparazzi," says the source.

       *The BET Awards take place on Sunday, June 28 at 8 p.m. hosted by triple-threat Jamie Foxx and featuring performances by the host himself, Kanye West, Beyonce, Queen Latifah, Soulja Boy, Keri Hilson, T-Pain, Mary Mary, Ne-Yo, Maxwell, Fabolous, Keyshia Cole, Monica, Young Jeezy, Johnny Gill, King of Hearts, Three of a Kind, Three the Hard Way, Travis Barker, Trey Songz and Tyrese and Jay-Z. Making appearances are Tyra Banks, Taraji P. Henderson, Idris Elba, Sherri Shepherd, Anthony Anderson, Paula Patton, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Estelle, LeToya Luckett, Dr. Floyd Feelgood, Nichelle Nichols, Keke Palmer, Ray J, Snoop Dogg, Ving Rhames, Zoe Saldana and Marlon Wayan. Alicia Keys and Wyclef Jean will be recognized with the 2009 BET Humanitarian Award, and The O'Jays will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

       *EA Sports' Fight Night Round 4 is the latest entry from the Fight Night franchise, and is the first title ever that will allow players to pit “Iron” Mike Tyson against “The Greatest” Muhammad Ali. An all new career mode, titled Legacy mode, challenges you to move up the ranks from an upstart amateur to become the greatest of all time. Create a boxer from the create-boxer feature, or import your own face into the game using the Photo Game Face tool and bring your virtual self into the ring. Make rivals, challenge for and defend belts as you journey to cement your name among the greatest names in boxing.