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WORCESTER— A Worcester bodybuilder and businessman who was convicted on drug charges along with two former Worcester police officers was sentenced yesterday in U.S. District Court to 51 months in prison and forfeiture was ordered of his home and defunct business. Thomas J. Vigliatura, 40, of 118 Santoro Road, previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy from 2002 to 2004 to distribute illegal steroids known as GHB and GBL and to possess cocaine and Ecstasy as well as distribution of GBL and GHB. Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV also found that Mr. Vigliatura had threatened the life of the prosecutor, Assistant U.S. Attorney George W. Vien, although he had not been charged with that. — Read Full Story.

Forget Sony Studios in Culver Studios, where the events for Season one was taped at. This time, for Season Two, they are going bigger and better. What? Are you saying they are not taping in a 42,000 square foot set. Nope, they are going to be taping at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, at 3939 South Figueroa Street, very close to where USC is. That places is huge, and has about 13,000 seats around the arena. Now that is going to be an event. It also as the room to house all of the events, instead of just building them up and removing them every few days.Unlike Season One, we hear that there is going to be a pool which is above water, and you can see in, so you can watch the Gladiator and competitors under water too. The first show will begin taping on Tuesday, April 8th, at 5pm. Each show will last 4-5 hours, so expect to be there, until after 10pm. Taping should last from April 8 to around April 20th or so. Season Two’s premiere will be two hours long, and will begin on Monday, May 12th, and will continue every Monday with a…

The last time we saw Lee Priest, we were at the 2008 Arnold Classic, where Lee was standing in the MuscleMag booth greeting some fans. Today, Lee decided to sign a deal with Muscular Development, and judging from many rumors, it looks like Lee will be let back into the IFBB, and perhaps be allowed to compete at the 2008 Atlantic Pro. If he places in the top three there, then it is off to the Olympia stage. But first, he needs to be reinstatement into the IFBB.Congratulations Lee on your contract with MD.

After being with Muscular Development magazine for the past few years, Dexter Jackson made a bold choice, and signed with Weider Publications (Flex, Muscle & Fitness Magazine) in a stunning move that left many in the industry surprised. Many people did not even know that Dexter’s contract with MD was up. Still, the announcement on Tuesday evening on Flexonline created quite a stir, as Dexter had just come off winning three IFBB contests in a row (2008 Arnold Classic, 2008 Australian Pro, 2008 New Zealand Pro).Congratulation to Dexter, as teaming up with Weider, along with his Muscletech contract, puts Dexter is a great position as he rests and gears up for the 2008 Mr. Olympia contest. We here see Dexter as easily being in the top 4 at the 2008 Mr. Olympia, along with Jay Cutler, Dennis Wolf, and Phil Heath.

Kudos to the creative team who run the 2008 Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada, for providing a special contest for the IFBB pros who are under 202 pounds.On Saturday, September 27th, 12 competitors, all who have to be 202 pounds or under, will take the stage at the Las Vegas expo stage, and battle it out. The winner takes $7,500. Second place $3,000. Third place $1,500. Now here comes the interesting part. If you are qualified for the Mr. Olympia, you can’t compete in this show. This show, an IFBB special invite contest, is to showcase some of the smaller guys who didn’t have a chance to make it to the Mr. Olympia contest. For more information on how to compete, contact Robin Chang at Weider.

Dexter Jackson made it three in a row, and completing the sweep by winning the 2008 IFBB Zew Zealand Elite Bodybuilding Pro contest in Aukland on March 15th. After winning the Arnold Classic two weeks before, and then the Australia Pro a week ago, Dexter is now going to rest up for the 2008 Mr. Olympia show. Dexter is on a roll! Here are the results for the 2008 New Zealand Pro 1. Dexter Jackson 2. Melvin Anthony 3. Toney Freeman 4. Sergey Shelestov 5. Troy Alves 6. Ronnie Rockel 7. Jaroslav Horvath 8. Oscar Tua Dexter 9. Oliver Adzievski 10. Salah Ibraham 11. Constantinos Demetiou 12. Michael Kingsnorth For complete scorecard results, please go to: 2008 IFBB New Zealand Pro Scorecard Results

Dexter Jackson continues to dominate as Dexter wins the 2008 Australia Pro Grand Prix, down in Melbourne, Australia. Promoter Tony Doherty did a tremendous job again in producing a wonderful contest. Here are the placings. 1. Dexter Jackson 2. Melvin Anthony 3. Mel ElMoussawi 4. Toney Freeman 5. Troy Alves 6. Ronnie Rockel 7. Sergey Shelestov 8. Jaroslav Horvath 9. Martin Kjellstrom 10. Oscar Tau Dexter 11. Constantinos Demetriou 12. Michael Kingsnorth 13. Oliver Adzeivski 14. Bola Ojex 15. Salah Ibraham For complete scorecard results, please go to: 2008 IFBB Australia Pro Scorecard Results

Bodybuilding.com, the world’s # 1 ranked bodybuilding and fitness website, was pleased to welcome Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to its worldwide webcast coverage of the 2008 “Arnold Classic”.  Regarded as one of the most recognizable men in the world, the California Governor visited with hosts Dan Solomon and Bob Cicherillo for an exclusive post-contest interview in Columbus, Ohio.  Schwarzenegger shared his thoughts on the 20th anniversary of his event and the current state of bodybuilding.  A former Mr. Olympia champion, the Governor’s appearance on the webcast came just moments after he presented the winner’s trophy on-stage to the champion, Dexter Jackson. Bodybuilding.com CEO Ryan DeLuca said, “We are working hard to promote the positive message of fitness and bodybuilding.  Governor Schwarzenegger has led by example for many years and we support his commitment to health and wellness.”  According to webcast statistics, it has been confirmed that the 2008 “Arnold Classic” was the most watched event in bodybuilding history. Click here to view the interview with Schwarzenegger:    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/08arnold_visits_bbcom.htm

Monday, May 12th is when we will see the second season of American Gladiators premier on NBC. Which new Gladiators will come aboard, we are not sure yet, but we know that TNA’s wrestling star Matt Morgan will become one of the newest American Gladiators. We are not sure yet if Evan Dollard and Monica Carlson, the winners of Season One, will become American Gladiators, although they have been offered the chance to do so.  At this past weekends Arnold Classic expo in Columbus, Ohio, the casting crew of AG were still looking and interviewing potentional Gladiators and competitors. So how were the ratings for Season One? It was the number one new series for NBC, will an average rating of close to 10 million people per week! Now that isnt bad at all! We have also learned that a number of Season One Gladiators will not be back on the show, due to various reasons. But until the official Gladiator list is completed for Season 2, anything can happen.

Saturday night, March 2, at the Veteran Memorial Auditorium, which seats 3,300 people, we saw an incredible show, in which Dexter Jackson beat Phil Heath and Kai Greene to become the winner of the 2008 Arnold Classic Men’s Bodybuilding contest. Last year’s winner, Victor Martinez, was injured a few weeks before the show, and most likely, be out for the entire year. Here is the results for the 2008 Arnold Classic Men’s Bodybuilding Dexter Jackson Phil Health Kai Greene Branch Warren Silvio Samuel Gustavo Badell Toney Freeman Melvin Anthony Johnnie Jackson Desmond Miller Moe Elmoussawi David Henry Ronnie Rockel DeShaun Grimez A.D. Cherry For complete scorecard results, please go to: 2008 IFBB Arnold Classic Scorecard Results