Robin Givens

Mike Tyson rang in the New Year as a free man – he won’t face charges for lashing out at a paparazzo during a confrontation at Los Angeles International Airport. And, in a rare show of good will, the L.A. City Attorney has opted not to file charges against the bloodied and bruised snapper either. The former boxer allegedly punched videographer Tony Echevarria in November as he arrived at Los Angeles International Airport on a flight with his wife , Lakiha Spicer, and their 10-month-old daughter Milan. Both men made citizen’s arrests on each other and were later hauled off to a police station, ... Read Full Story

After all the hoopla about whether Oprah Winfrey is being hypocritical with her stance on domestic violence, one woman is holding the beloved media maven accountable. On Nov. 13, Robin Givens came face to face with her 'Women of Brewster Place' co-star/producer to address her disappointment with how Winfrey recently handled an interview with her ex-husband Mike Tyson . The 45 year-old former 'Head of the Class' actress is the spokesperson for the National Domestic Violence Hotline. She wrote a letter to the talk show diva about how deeply disturbed and saddened she was by her reaction to the former boxing champion when he ... Read Full Story

Ever since he broke onto the scene in ‘85, Mike Tyson’s life has been scrutinized. No matter what he did, dude always seemed to be two steps behind trouble. So much so that his success in the ring was always overshadowed by the events of his personal life. Whether it was allegedly beating his wife, beating up other boxers on the street or lashing out at press conferences, Mike seemed to have no problem fitting the bill of “crazy, scary black man.” Well, we’ll finally get to hear his side of the story tomorrow when the documentary Tyson hits theaters. But, let’s not get ... Read Full Story

Robin Givens took Oprah Winfrey to task on Friday for allowing her ex-husband Mike Tyson to joke about domestic abuse during a chat with him last month. When discussing his and Robin’s 1988 interview with Barbara Walters, where Tyson claimed she was telling lies, the boxer grew angry. “At that particular moment, I truly wanted to sock her, but I just didn’t do it,” he told Oprah to laughter in the audience. “I have socked her before, and she socked me before, as well. It was just that kind of relationship.” The laughter and Winfrey’s failure to rebuke Tyson bothered Givens, who is now ... Read Full Story

experience is everything “He dragged me down the hall by my hair. He pulled me out of bed by my panties” A former battered wife knows best. ROBIN GIVENS has a message for RIHANNA: Get out now! The actress and ex-wife of former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson spoke about her own experience with domestic violence on “Larry King Live” Tuesday night, and told guest host Joy Behar that hearing about the pop star’s troubles with boyfriend Chris Brown brings back painful memories. “Even sitting now, you know, here with you, it shakes you up,” said Givens. “You know, you begin to sweat. You begin ... Read Full Story