‘Big Brother 11′ cast includes neuroscientist, surfer and mixed martial arts fighter

September 30th, 2009 Rapper DMX is stepping into the ring to take part in a celebrity mixed martial arts fight against rising actor ERIC MARTINEZ. The hip-hop star, real name Earl Simmons, has been in training to take on Martinez in an Alabama Pride MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) event in December (09).

September 25th, 2009 The family of DJ ROC RAIDA have confirmed the hip-hop pioneer died from a cardiac arrest after two operations on his spine. The star, real name Anthony Williams, was hospitalised last week (ends18Sep09) after suffering a back injury during mixed martial arts practice.

September 17th, 2009 Strikeforce returns mixed martial arts to CBSNEW YORK — Mixed martial arts is returning to network television. Russian heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko's fight against Brett Rogers on Nov.

September 14th, 2009 Mixed martial arts tough guy QUINTON 'RAMPAGE' JACKSON will play B.A. BARACUS in the movie adaptation of hit TV series THE A-TEAM, according to new reports.

September 9th, 2009 Actress JENNIFER CONNELLY has developed a love for mixed martial arts during a break in Los Angeles. The actress took the summer off to spend time with her kids while her husband Paul Bettany was working on a new film in Hollywood, and while watching him train for the project, she decided to join him at the gym.

September 3rd, 2009 Former MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS star JASON DAVID FRANK will be fighting on TV again after signing up to compete as a mixed martial artist. The one-time Green and White Ranger, 35, is in training to become a full-time UFC fighter.

August 28th, 2009 British actress JACQUELINE BISSET has reignited her romance with Turkish martial arts expert EMIN BOZTEPE, four years after they split. The door appeared to be closed on the couple's on-off relationship when they went their separate ways in 2005, amid rumours their 18 year age gap was a factor.

August 26th, 2009 Choreographer-turned-director KEVIN TANCHAROEN is teaming up with young movie mogul BRETT RATNER to create a new fantasy sci-fi world for the big screen. Ratner will produce the FAME director's new movie Arcana, which Tancharoen reveals will have a Blade Runner feel to it.

August 20th, 2009 Booted 'Big Brother 11' contestant apologizesLOS ANGELES — Chima Simone is saying she's sorry — but not for getting kicked off "Big Brother 11." The 33-year-old freelance journalist is apologizing for calling a houseguest of Lebanese descent a terrorist. Last week, the show depicted Simone, who was kicked off the CBS reality series last Saturday for multiple rule violations that had nothing to do with the name calling, feuding with Lebanese-American mixed martial arts fighter Russell Kairouz.

August 18th, 2009 'Big Brother 11' to address Chima's expulsionLOS ANGELES — Why exactly was Chima Simone kicked out? Tuesday's "Big Brother 11" episode promised to address why producers removed the outspoken 33-year-old freelance journalist from the CBS reality series, which isolates 13 contestants inside a makeshift two-story house from the outside world and monitors their every move with dozens of cameras. "You will see why, basically, our back was up against the wall and we had to expel her from the game," show host Julie Chen said Monday on CBS' "The Early Show," which she co-hosts.

August 17th, 2009 New 'Dancing With the Stars' cast revealedNEW YORK — Sixteen celebrities from the worlds of entertainment, sports and politics will be kicking up their heels on the new season of "Dancing With the Stars." The show's largest cast ever, announced Monday, features singers Mya, Macy Gray and Aaron Carter; actors Ashley Hamilton, Melissa Joan Hart and Debi Mazar (MAY'-zahr); and models Joanna Krupa and Kathy Ireland. Contestants also include reality stars Mark Dacascos and Kelly Osbourne; entertainer Donny Osmond; mixed martial artist Chuck Liddell (lih-DEL'); professional snowboarder Louie Vito; Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin (KAWG'-lin); former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin and former Republican Majority Leader Tom DeLay.

August 17th, 2009 'Dancing With the Stars' cast includes Tom DelayNEW YORK — Former Republican Majority Leader Tom DeLay will join 15 celebrities from the worlds of entertainment and sports in kicking up their heels on the new season of "Dancing With the Stars. Other hopefuls include entertainer Donny Osmond; singers Mya, Macy Gray and Aaron Carter; actors Melissa Joan Hart, Debi Mazar and Ashley Hamilton (son of George); models Joanna Krupa and Kathy Ireland; reality stars Kelly Osbourne and Mark Dacascos ("the Chairman" on Food Network's "Iron Chef America"); mixed martial artist Chuck Liddell; professional snowboarder Louie Vito; Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin; former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin and the 62-year-old former congressman from Texas.

July 27th, 2009 Fans get first peek at 'Iron Man 2' at Comic-ConSAN DIEGO — The buzz for the first "Iron Man" film began at Comic-Con, director Jon Favreau said, so he thanked fans for their support by showing an exclusive clip from next summer's sequel. "Nobody cared before you guys did," Favreau told a capacity crowd inside the San Diego Convention Center's largest assembly hall Saturday.

July 1st, 2009 Meet the cast of 11th 'Big Brother'LOS ANGELES — Chima Simone couldn't think of a better place to spend the recession than the "Big Brother" house. "I thought it'd be fun," said the 32-year-old freelance journalist, one of 13 contestants who will be locked away for the 11th season.

July 1st, 2009 A look at the 'Big Brother' contestantsA look at the contestants competing on the 11th season of "Big Brother": Braden Bacha, 28 Hometown: Santa Monica, Calif. Occupation: Model-actor Strategy: "Befriend everyone.