MuscleMag International News http://www.emusclemag.com/news.php http://www.emusclemag.com/images/logos/mmi_icon.jpg http://www.emusclemag.com/ 44 44 MuscleMag News MuscleMag’s Fouad Abiad, who placed third at the Europa Super Show in Dallas on August 16, earned his first-ever Olympia qualification... http://www.emusclemag.com/content.php?cat=9&id=22 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 CONTEST UPDATE - We hope you're putting some thought into who will be your picks for our Mr. Olympia Muscle Madness Contest ... http://www.emusclemag.com/content.php?cat=9&id=21 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Eight-time Mr. O Ronnie Coleman has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Gold's Gym for using his picture without his permission. http://www.emusclemag.com/content.php?cat=9&id=20 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Click here to find out more about MuscleMag International's Mr. Olympia Muscle Madness Contest http://www.emusclemag.com/content.php?cat=9&id=19 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Silvio Samuel takes top honors and our very own Fouad Abiad continues to make an impression ... all at this past weekend's Houston Pro! http://www.emusclemag.com/content.php?cat=9&id=18 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Enjoy watching ultra-heavy bench presses? We sure do! Check out The Road to the Arnold, a 2005 documentary on Ryan “Benchmonster” Kennelly. Hitting big numbers both raw and “shirted” Kennelly demonstrates time and again why he earned the nickname Benchmonster. http://www.emusclemag.com/content.php?cat=9&id=17 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Three-time Arnold Classic champ Dexter Jackson visited MuscleMag territory this past weekend to conduct a seminar and posing exhibition at Scarlett Heights Entrepreneurial Academy in Toronto‘s west end. http://www.emusclemag.com/content.php?cat=9&id=16 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Lee Priest, of our immensely popular Lee and Rusty Jeffers balls-to-the-wall training series "If It Moves, It's A Rep!" (issues 314-317), has officially returned to the IFBB! http://www.emusclemag.com/content.php?cat=9&id=15 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 According to reliable sources, Harold Poole, legendary bodybuilder, has been seriously ill. He was rushed to hospital suffering symptoms related to pancreatitis and has been on life support. Contrary to rumor, he was never in a coma. http://www.emusclemag.com/content.php?cat=9&id=14 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 IFBB pro competitor Amanda Savell, runner-up at the 2007 Figure International and fifth-place finisher at that year’s Figure Olympia, has been found dead, along with on-again / off-again boyfriend, bodybuilder Dave Jacobs. Jacobs had been implicated in a major steroid ring that involves professional football players and elite bodybuilders. MMI offers condolences to friends and family of the deceased. http://www.emusclemag.com/content.php?cat=9&id=13 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Professional bodybuilder Craig Titus and his wife, fitness star Kelly Ryan, both in jail awaiting trial for the murder of their personal assistant, 28-year-old Melissa James, have made plea bargains. http://www.emusclemag.com/content.php?cat=9&id=12 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 The Ultimate Warrior, the professional wrestler who wowed audiences in the WWE (then known as the WWF) in the 80s and early 90s with overwhelming intensity, a contest-ready physique – the result of hardcore weight training – and explosive power to match, is making a comeback! http://www.emusclemag.com/content.php?cat=9&id=11 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Muscle legend Shawn Ray and Kristy Ray are pleased to announce the arrival of second daughter Isabella Blu Ray! Isabella was born April 30 and weighs six pounds. “Things couldn’t be better,” says Shawn. “God is good.” MuscleMag offers congratulations to the happy parents! http://www.emusclemag.com/content.php?cat=9&id=10 Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 After seven years in the ring, Trish Stratus will be leaving WWE following Unforgiven on September 17. http://www.emusclemag.com/content.php?cat=9&id=9 Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 For the past few days rumors and internet threads have been starting and flying out of control over the news that bodybuilder Craig Titus and fitness star Kelly Ryan have been sought after for allegedly being linked to a homicide in Las Vegas. Police found a smoldering Jaguar that was supposedly Kelly Ryan’s with a charred body in the trunk. After all the talking, police have finally released the statement below. http://www.emusclemag.com/content.php?cat=9&id=8 Thu, 22 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500 On page 228 in issue #283, a typo was made that gave the impression Ben Weider had passed away. We sincerely apologize to Ben and his family for this error, and state emphatically that Ben is alive and well. http://www.emusclemag.com/content.php?cat=9&id=7 Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0400 Once again there seems to be only one man sticking up for what he believes in within our sport. Rumours ran rampant and were confirmed by Lee on getbig.com that he is indeed pulling out of the Mr.O. The following was posted and confirmed by Lee: http://www.emusclemag.com/content.php?cat=9&id=6 Fri, 07 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0400 Well, as news of Olympia popularity fading was running rampant in the bodybuilding world, Weider and AMI decide to step up the game. With the Arnold Classic garnering a larger following and slowly becoming the contest of contests, AMI and the IFBB apparently decided it was time to do something about it. What is the one thing that could possibly bring back the fans and get the athletes “pumped” to compete again. Money. Plain and simple. http://www.emusclemag.com/content.php?cat=9&id=5 Fri, 22 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 Bench-press specialist Anthony Clark, dubbed “World’s Strongest Man” several times during his powerlifting career, died of a heart attack on Sunday, May 22, 2005. His funeral mass was held at the Gulf Meadows Church in Houston on Thursday, May 26, 2005. His burial took place at the Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, Texas. Clark was only 38 years old. http://www.emusclemag.com/content.php?cat=9&id=4 Mon, 30 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 Within the past week, the bodybuilding community has suffered two big losses. Masters Olympia champ Don Youngblood and Mr. USA Charles Durr have both passed away due to heart related issues. Durr passed away on May 2nd while Don passed away on May 8th. Both leave behind loving families and will both be greatly missed. MuscleMags condolences go out to both families. Look for issue 279 for more info. http://www.emusclemag.com/content.php?cat=9&id=3 Tue, 10 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 King Paul Dillet has finally made it to the pages of MuscleMag International! Get ready to hear the memoirs, experiences and stories of one of the most famous Iron Warriors ever! His monthly column will throw you deep into the world of bodybuilding as only Paul can take you! Look for issue 279 on sale June 28th for the first installment of “Memoirs of the King” ! http://www.emusclemag.com/content.php?cat=9&id=2 Tue, 03 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 After Shawn stepped down, we all knew a change of guard was coming, who or when were the two questions. Well early last these questions were answered, and it appears to be an all around change. Below are the new athlete reps in their respective categories: Bob Cicherillo IFBB Men’s Pro Bodybuilding Representative Betty Pariso IFBB Women’s Pro Bodybuilding Representative Kelly Ryan IFBB Women’s Pro Fitness Representative Jenny Lynn IFBB Women’s Pro Figure Representative http://www.emusclemag.com/content.php?cat=9&id=1 Fri, 15 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400