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Congratulations to Shawn and Kristie on the new baby

Congratulations to Shawn and Kristie Ray on the birth of their second daughter. Isabella Blu Ray was born on April 30th, at 9:22pm in the evening. She weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 inches long.  Isabella’s big sister, Asia, is going to have a whole new person to share all her toys […]

Bigger, Stronger, Faster - The Movie

Being released in some limited theaters on May 30th, the semi documentary movie Bigger, Stronger, Faster is about steroids, and its affects on our culture and more. It was showcased at a few film festivals, the last being the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, and Magnolia Pictures is bringing it to the big screen. Here is […]

Kevin Levrone - new movie called ‘I Am’ and more

When we were in Boise, we got a chance to speak to Kevin Levrone about what is new in his life, and various subjects including his upcoming movie titled “I Am”. Kevin started to shoot the move in Castle Rock, Colorado around October 2007, and it is slated for a Fall 2008 release.

To check out […]

American Gladiators Season Two updates

American Gladiators season Two is currently taping at the Sports Arena, and we find out that there are about 16 American Gladiators (as there is also an Australian and English version that is new too).
So far, we know of seven new American Gladiators which include Jet (female winner from last season), Pheonix (female with pink […]

Rory Leidelmeyer - Greatest Bodybuilder never to turn pro?

At the 2008 Orange County Muscle Classic contest on April 19, 2008, I had a chance to meet Rory Leidelmeyer, who Lonnie Teper and a few others call him ‘The Greatest Bodybuilder never to turn Pro’. The guy is still dynamic, and looked pretty cool, and had a lot of admirers when he competed 25+ […]

Muscle Beach Venice Grand Reopening - May 17th

Muscle Beach is getting a face lift. The weight pen on the beach in Venice, California, will be closing on May 8th, and the renovated weight pen will reopen with great fanfare on May 17th, 2008 at 2pm. $50,000 in new equipment will be introduced, courtesy of Bodybuilding.com. The area will also receive a new […]

Jay Cutler’s 2008 Mr. Olympia Top Five Predictions

Larry Pepe, on the Pro Bodybuilding Weekly Radio show, got out of Jay, the honest answer on who he thinks will be the top five at the 2008 Mr. Olympia. Here is Jay’s prediction on who they are.
1) Jay Cutler
2) Dexter Jackson
3) Phil Heath
4) Dennis Wolf
5) Kai Greene
Missing are some noteworthy competitors, including Melvin Anthony, […]

2008 New York Pro Men’s Competitor List

The tentative list is out for the 2008 New York Pro Men’s contest, which will be held on May 10th, 2008 at the Tribeca Peforming Arts Theater, at 199 Chambers Street, in New York, and it looks like it is going to be a good contest. 32 competitors have signed on, and here is […]

2008 New York Pro Women’s Competitor List

Here is the current list for the 2008 IFBB New York Pro Women’s bodybuilding contest, which will be held on May 10th, 2008 at the Tribeca Peforming Arts Theater, at 199 Chambers Street, in New York. 

1. Fabi Antoine, Belgium
2. Mercedes Bazemore, USA
3. Debbie Bramwell, USA
4. Sarah Bridges, USA
5. Kim Buck, USA
6. Maria Calo, USA
7. Giusy […]

Jay Cutler at the 2008 Boise Expo discussing predictions

Ah, leave it up to an encounter in Boise, Idaho at the 2008 Boise Fitness Expo where Jay Cutler himself decided to talk to Ron about his pick of who will win the 2008 Mr. Olympia. A few weeks back, in a heated moment on the boards, I got caught up into the action, and, […]

Iovate Group of Companies Acquires Xenadrine, Cytodyne, Taraxatone, and Related Brand Names

The Iovate group of companies is very pleased to announce its recent acquisition of the Xenadrine family of brand names, and as well the Cytodyne brand names, and others, from Nutriquest Inc.
Joining the Iovate family of brands will be the following brand names: ANDRODYNE, CYTODYNE, CYTOPLEX, CYTOTRIM, INSTANT EFX, ISODYNE, METHOXYPRO, PHOSPHAPLEX, TARAXATONE, THERMODYNE, XENADRINE, […]

IFBB Trading Cards - a blast from the past

In 1993, Star International commissioned and produced a special set of the top 100 bodybuilders, both female and male, at the current time that were in the IFBB. Some of us have the complete collection, and more. They were distributed in a box of 36 packs, 9 card in a pack. On the cover of […]

American Gladiators Toys, Action Figures and more coming soon

Ok, we take pictures of some of our favorite figure and fitness competitors, but soon, we may even get to play with them. Siren (Valarie Waugaman), Stealth (Tanji Johnson), Fury (Jamie Reed), and Venom (Beth Horn) just might have their own action ‘figure’ doll in the works. According to a press release: 
“Jakks Pacific signed an […]

BSN themed bike featured on American Choppers on the April 24th episode

 Here is the press release from BSN regarding the show:  
 
Bio-Engineered Supplements and Nutrition Inc. (BSN), the world leaders in cutting-edge physique and performance products, is proud to announce that they will be exclusively featured on the popular cable TV show American Chopper, which stars Paul Teutul Sr., his sons Paul Teutul Jr., Mikey Teutul and […]

2008 IFBB Keystone Classic Pro Bodybuilding contest cancelled

The IFBB has removed the 2008 Keystone Classic Pro Bodybuilding contest from the 2008 Calendar of Events. It was set for June 21st, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.  For those pros who were going to compete in this show, the next IFBB contest is on the 4th of July weekend in Houston, Texas.
The 20,000 sq ft FitFest […]