Former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson will weigh in as one of the presenters at the 2003 Source Awards, taping next weekend (Oct. 13) in Miami. Aries Spears (“Mad TV”) – known for his Mike Tyson impersonation – is co-hosting the awards, with Treach (Naughty by Nature) and BET’s LisaRaye.
The awards air Nov. 11 on BET and will feature appearances by P. Diddy, Lil’ Kim, LL Cool J, Ashanti and hip- hopper Nelly.
Speaking of hip-hoppers, Latin star Lumidee will be one of the first guests on “Club LTV,” which debuts in three weeks. It’s a co- production from LTV Latin Television Network and Gungie TV, a division of Prestige Entertainment. Besides Lumidee, the first show features interviews with Jewelz (from WKTU) and Madonna’s choreographer, Anthony Ramirez.
Last, but not least: Fox News Channel’s Eric Burns has a new book: “The Spirits of America: A Social History of Alcohol” (Temple University Press). It’s due in bookstores Oct. 15.
Court TV’s Catherine Crier, Barbara Walters, Troy Roberts and Peg Tyre discussing “Notorious Crime and Celebrity” Oct. 28 at The Museum of TV and Radio.
Post film critic Lou Lumenick subs for Martin Grove tomorrow on CNNfn’s “Box Office Report” (12:30 p.m.).
Beginning tomorrow on Ch. 41 (noon-1 p.m.): “Mas que Amor . . . Frenesi” (“More than Love . . . Passion”), a new daytime drama starring Wanda D’Isidoro, Carolina Perpetuo and Gigi Zanchetta. It’s set in Caracas.
“Munsters” star Butch Patrick (Eddie) spotted at Abracadabra – trying on Herman and Grampa Munster Halloween masks. And store owner Michael Luckman reports that Larry King’s staff has ordered – what else? – ten Larry King masks.
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