Amanda Carina Barbosa Rodrigues was arrested by the Brazilian Police for possibly strangling with a purse strap and killing her husband, boxer Arturo Gatti, yesterday (July 11) in Porto de Galinhas, Brazil. Amanda could not explain how she shared the room with her husband’s dead body for more than 10 hours.

Arturo and his 23 year-old wife were going through a difficult time in their relationship and were probably about to separate. This vacation was the last resort to try to save their marriage. Sources say the couple had been fighting on Friday and that Arturo got drunk before heading back to their hotel room.

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Canadian boxer Arturo Gatti was found dead in Porto de Galinhas, Brazil early Saturday morning at a posh vacation resort.  Gatti was vacationing in Brazil with his Brazilian wife, Amanda Rodrigues, and son.  Gatti was 37-years old.

Alves said police were investigating and it was unclear how the 37-year-old Canadian died. Foul play is suspected in the death, the CBC reported.

“It is still too early to say anything concrete, although it is all very strange,” Alves said.

A spokeswoman for the state public safety department said Gatti’s wife and son were unhurt. The women declined to give a name in keeping with department policy.

“There were no bullet or stab wounds on his body, but police did find blood stains on the floor,” she said.

UPDATE: AMANDA RODRIGUES GATTI PICTURES

Gatti had a career boxing record of 40-9 (31 KOs).  His most famous serious of fights were the three he had against Micky Ward, in which he won two of them.

Some news outlets are reporting that Gatti’s wife is a suspect in the murder of her husband. Rodrigues’ story has changed several times, and police found a bloody purse strap that they believe could have been used to strangle Gatti as he slept.

The Gatti’s were reportedly having marriage problems and about to split up.  The couple was in Brazil on a ‘second’ honeymoon as a last ditch effort to save the marriage.

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Live blog coverage of UFC 100 highlighted by the Heavyweight Title Fight between Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir.

Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir – (Heavyweight Title Fight)

Round 1: Both men are in the octagon. Lesnar sure is one big, ugly dude.  Lesnar, ever the gentleman, refused to touch gloves to start the fight.  It’s on…!!  Lesnar starts with a strong kick to Mir’s bad knee.  He follows with a solid punch.  Lesnar has his hand on Mir’s throat. The ref is stepping in and telling these guys to speed it up, that he and the rest of us watching our bored to death.  Both men are still on the ground and the fans are booing as there is not much action, Lesnar has landed a couple of punches in between the cuddling.  Lesnar has been more active than Mir but that is not saying a whole lot. A very slow round so far.  One side of Mir’s face is already noticeably swollen. (10-9 Lesnar)

Round 2: Mir comes out smiling for round two. Maybe he knows something the rest of us don’t.  Mir goes for a guillotine and lands an elbow and knee to Lesnar in the process.  Lesnar gets Mir back on the ground, mounts him like a cheap two-dollar hooker, and Lesnar lands a big right hook to Mir.  Mir rolled to his knees and Lesnar continued an all out assault of punches to Mir that annihilated him before the referred jumps in to call it.   And it’s over -a TKO victory for Brock Lesnar.

Mir’s face is covered in blood and his family has to be thankful that the ref stepped in to end this when he did. Brock Lesnar showed massive improvement from their first fight.  He also showed that he is going to be a beast for a long time as long as he continues to train hard and use his brain in the octagon.

Some of Mir’s cornermen went after Lesnar after the knockout but they were held back. Stupid is as stupid does.  Lesnar might have ended Mir’s career tonight. It will be interesting to see how Mir will bounce back, if he decides to.  He really took a punishing tonight.  Lesnar came out cocky, refused to touch gloves, and just dominated this match from before the bell until he ended it with a non-stop punch-a-rama to Mir’s face.

Lesnar showed no class from the refusal to touch gloves with Mir before the bell to giving fans the middle finger as they booed him after his victory.  Brock should remember that there is always someone bigger, stronger, and smarter and that his day of doom will come soon.

Winner: Brock Lesnar (TKO Round 2, 1:48) to retain Heavyweight title

Lesnar improves to 4-1.  Mir is now 12-4

Georges St-Pierre vs. Thiago Alves – (Welterweight Title Fight)

Round 1: A great round with a lot of back and forth fighting and a ton of kicks. Alves right eye opened up with a cut towards the end of the round.  (10-9 GSP)

Round 2: Georges with a couple of early take downs of Alves. Then with a quick elbow to Alves nose sends blood gushing every where.  Alves escapes GSP several times and is lucky to survive the second round (10-9 GSP)

Round 3: Alves comes out very strong in the third..as strong has he has looked all night.  Alves lands several good punches and two solid kicks.  GSP isn’t really taking on much damage though.  Georges regains control and takes Alves to the mat once again. GSP is controlling the ground game.  Alves is some how able to get back to his feet only to have GSP land a solid kick to his upper body.  GSP follows the kick with a massive punch that sends Alves to the deck at the bell.  (10-9 GSP)

Round 4:  GSP once again brings Alves to the mat to start round four with a double leg tackle.  Alves escapes and leaves GSP on his back. Alves takes advantage and belays multiple punches to GSP’s head and body.  GSP escapes and both men get back to their feet.  GSP catches a kick and is able to take Alves down again. He tries several times to get a choke hold in to end the match but fails with less than 45 seconds left in the round.  Alves lucky to escape the end of this round. (10-9 GSP)

Round 5: He has done it once again, GSP starts the round by taking Alves down to the mat again after a punch by Alves.  Alves escapes and gets back to his feet only to be taken down again.  Alves is going to need a miracle from up above to pull this one off.  GSP with his third take down of Alves this round. With less than 90 seconds left this one is basically already over.  Alves has gone down more times than Paris Hilton on a first date.  Alves, a determined S.O.B., is able to endure the pounding, but loses the war.  (10-9 GSP)

WINNER: Georges St-Pierre (50-45, 50-45, 50-44) – retains Welterweight title

Jon Fitch vs. Paulo Thiago

Round 1: Both men have entered the Octagon.  Thiago gets Fitch in the guillotine hold early on for what seems forever.  Fitch seems to be rather relaxed and wondering what he has left on the TIVO to watch.  Fitch realizing he has nothing worth watching on his DVR pulls his head free.  Fitch was rather strong in the last minute after freeing to his feet.  Not much to judge this round on though, but Thiago was on top for most of it so let’s give it to PT.  (10-9 Thiago)

Round 2: Fitch comes out strong like he finished round 1.  He is all punching and kicking as he corners Thiago against the cage.  Fitch then took Thiago to the mat but it was rather lame.  Thiago wanted to guillotine Fitch but he got back to his feet. Nice take down and start to the round for Abercrombie.  More good punching for Fitch….Thiago is hanging tough NKOTB style though.  Fitch the aggressor and way more dominant in round 2.  (10-9 Fitch)

Round 3: Final round of the night and the one that will decide this fight.  Fitch takes Thiago down to start the third round. Fitch has been dominating since the last minute of the first round.  Thiago escapes and is able to put Fitch on his back.  Fitch once again comes out on top and continues to land solid punches to Thiago.  Fitch was on top of Thiago most of the round and landed dozens of punches. This round easily goes to Fitch as will the fight.  (10-9 Fitch)

WINNER: Jon Fitch (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Dan Henderson vs. Michael Bisping – RESULT: Henderson knocks out Bisping with a nasty and devastating punch. (Henderson Wins, Round 2 – 3:20)

Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Alan Belcher – RESULT: Akiyama beat Belcher by a split decision that many found controversial, if not fixed. (Akiyama Wins, 30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Mark Coleman vs. Stephan Bonnar – RESULT: Coleman defeated Bonnar by a unanimous decision. (Coleman Wins, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Mac Danzig vs. Jim Miller – RESULT: Miller wins in a massive unanimous decision over Danzig.  (Miller Wins, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Jon Jones vs. Jake O’Brien – RESULT: O’Brien submits after Jones gets him in a guillotine hold in the second round. (Jones Wins, Round 2, 2:43)

T.J. Grant vs. Dong Hyun Kim – RESULT: This fight went the distance but Hyun Kim dominated it throughout and cruised to an unanimous decision over Grant.  (Hyun Kim Wins, 30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

C.B. Dollaway vs. Tom Lawler – RESULT: Lawler wins quickly with a guillotine choke against Dollaway. (Lawler Wins, Round 1 – O:55)

Matt Grice vs. Shannon Gugerty – RESULT: Gugerty defeated Grice with a guillotine choke hold (Gugerty Wins, Round 1 – 2:36)

Howard Stern sidekick Artie Lange was arrested for suspicion of DUI after being involved in a minor car accident in Toms River, New Jersey on Friday (July 10). Artie, who drove a 2009 Nissan Sentra, rear ended a Pontiac then later charged with DUI and reckless driving. Artie’s mug shot will be posted as soon as it’s available.

A couple with 16 kids was shot dead at their home during a home invasion and robbery on Mobile Highway in the Beulah Community on Thursday night (July 9), according to WKRG News.

Eight of their 16 children between the ages of 8 and 14 were at the house when their parents, Byrd Billings and Melanie Billings, were shot. One of the kids heard the shots and called a family friend.

Twelve of their sixteen children were adopted and some of them had disabilities or histories of trouble with the law. Deputies are looking for three white males who flee the scene in a red, full size van.

Byrd & Melanie Billing – Couple With 16 Children Pictures

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Reporter for ESPN Erin Andrews was hit in the chin by a foul ball hit by New York Mets, Alex Cora, during the 4th inning of the Mets vs. Dodgers game on Wednesday night (July 8). Erin was taken to the hospital with a bruised chin but the sideline beauty queen is doing great.

ESPN release the following statement: “She’s totally fine. The producers on site suggested she go to the hospital as a precaution. Doctors released her soon thereafter. She flew home as scheduled and is looking forward to working MLB All-Star events and the ESPYs in the coming week.”

Erin’s beautiful face wasn’t damaged in the accident! But Alex Cora still owes her an apology!

UPDATE: Morgan Freeman & Step-Granddaughter E’Dena Hines To Have A Baby

Actor Morgan Freeman, who maintained an affair with his step granddaughter E’Dena Hines for almost ten years, is now planning to marry the 27 year-old. E’Dena, granddaughter of Morgan’s first wife, was raised by the actor and his wife of 24 years, Myrna Colley-Lee.

“Becoming Mrs. Morgan Freeman has been E’Dena’s goal,” revealed a family source. “Morgan has led her to believe that he wants to marry her.”

Morgan and Myrna had an open relationship for years before she filed for divorce when she discovered E’Dena and her husband were still doing it. E’Dena was seen various time attending red carpet events with her “Grandpa” Morgan.

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Reporter Heather Nichols was assigned the task to interview UFC’s Quinton “Rampage” Jackson when things took a nasty turn and he literally started to dry hump her. No kidding! It really happened – watch video below!

Heather on the Rampage dry hump incident: “At first I was just shocked when he grabbed me, and all I could think was, “Oh my gosh, what is he doing?!” Then I tried to play along a little bit because I knew he was trying to be funny, but after about the first 5-10 seconds, it was just plain awkward. I kept thinking, “What should I do? Knee him? Keep going?”

Heather continued: “So I decided to keep asking questions, assuming he would stop if I did that. So I asked another question, and he kept going. I asked ANOTHER question, and he kept going. At this point I was just freaking out, but still trying to be a professional and ask all the questions I was assigned to ask, and this has been interpreted by some viewers as me liking it and egging him on. This was definitely not the case. I was hired to do a job, which was to interview Rampage, so I decided to put up with his shenanigans and finish the interview.”

Rampage, who was very pleased with himself, clearly has some masculinity problems if he just goes and dry humps a stranger… yep, Heather is a pretty girl! He must haven’t laid hands on a girl as beautiful as her in ages (if ever)!!

Heather Nichols Pictures

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The NOW That’s What I Call Music 31 compilation album is #1 on album on Billboard Top 200 Albums chart for the second week in July.

Newcomers to the chart this week included Brad Paisley (American Saturday Night), Rob Thomas (Cradlesong), Wilco (Wilco), Jeremih (Jeremih), and Killswitch Engage (Killswitch Engage),

Here is a look at the top 10 Billboard Albums:

1. NOW 31 – Various Artists
2. American Saturday Night – Brad Paisley
3. Cradlesong - Rob Thomas
   
4. Wilco – Wilco
5. The E.N.D. - The Black Eyed Peas
   
6. Jeremih - Jeremih
7. Killswitch Engage – Killswitch Engage
   
8. Lines, Vines & Trying Times – Jonas Brothers
   
9. Relapse - Eminem
10. The Fame – Lady GaGa

source: Billboard: Issue 2009-07-18

Bruno – (R) Brüno, a gay fashionista is the host of the top-rated late night fashion show in any German-speaking country–apart from Germany. Brüno’s mission? To become the biggest Austrian celebrity since Hitler. His strategy? To crisscross the globe in the hopes of finding fame and love.

I Love You, Beth Cooper – (PG-13) A nerdy valedictorian proclaims his love for the hottest and most popular girl in school – Beth Cooper – during his graduation speech. Much to his surprise, Beth shows up at his door that very night and decides to show him the best night of his life.

Blood: The Last Vampire – (R) On the surface, Saya is a stunning 16-year old girl, but that youthful exterior hides the tormented soul of a 400 year-old “halfling.” Born to a human father and a vampire mother, she has for centuries been a loner, obsessed with using her samurai skills to rid the world of vampires, all the while knowing that she herself can survive only on blood like those she hunts. When she is sent to an American military base in Tokyo by the clandestine organization for whom she works, Saya immediately senses that this may be her opportunity to finally destroy Onigen, the evil patriarch of all vampires. Using her superhuman strength and her sword, she begins to rid the base of its evil infestation in a series of spectacular and elaborate showdowns. However, it is not until she forms her first human friendship in centuries with the young daughter of the base’s general that Saya learns her greatest power over Onigen may well be her ability to make a human connection.

Humpday – (R) It’s been a decade since Ben and Andrew were the bad boys of their college campus. Ben has settled down and found a job, wife, and home. Andrew took the alternate route as a vagabond artist, skipping the globe from Chiapas to Cambodia. When Andrew shows up, unannounced, on Ben’s doorstep, they easily fall back into their old dynamic of heterosexual one-upmanship. After a night of perfunctory carousing, the two find themselves locked in a mutual dare: to enter an amateur porn contest. But what kind of boundary-breaking porn can two dudes make? After the booze and “big talk” run out, only one idea remains–they will have sex together–on camera. It’s not gay; it’s beyond gay. It’s not porn; it’s an art project. But how will it work? And more importantly, who will tell Anna, Ben’s wife?

A memorial service for former Titans Quarterback Steve McNair, who was reportedly shot by his mistress Sahel Kazemi, was held at 7p.m. in Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday (July 9). Family, friends, former teammates, coaches and thousands of fans paid their last tribute to the Titans star.

Steve’s wife, Mechelle McNair, did not speak at the memorial service but a statement was read on behalf of the family: “Today in our loss, our hurt, and our pain we recognize our gains in you our friends and loved ones … They have all been a source of strength and comfort at this time to our family.”

More News on Passing of Steve McNair
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Steve McNair & Sahel Kazemi Steamy Affair (Photos)
Steve McNair’s Wife Mechelle McNair
UPDATE: Steve McNair Memorial at LP Field
Sahel Kazemi Shot Steve McNair In His Sleep
Sahel Kazemi DUI Video

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Bristol Palin’s baby daddy, Levi Johnston, claims to know why the Grandmother of his son, Sarah Palin, resigned to cash in on her fame and some irrefutable deals. Levi claims he overheard the former Alaska Governor say how nice it would be to be able to take advantage of the lucrative deals offered to her, especially the book deal.

“She had talked about how nice it would be to take some of this money people had been offering us and you know just run with it, say ‘forget everything else,’” Levi said. “I think the big deal was the book. That was millions of dollars.”

When asked about Sarah Palin running for President of the United States, Levi said: “I think she’s a great lady, but after seeing what she did now, you know, leaving Alaska, I would have to say, ‘no.’ Obviously she’s stressed out as governor. I mean moving up to the vice president or president is huge. I just don’t think anymore that she’s cut out for the job.”

Levi, who wants to become an actor, is now using Sarah’s image to promote himself. He should be more concerned with maintaining a good relationship with his baby’s family instead of trying so hard to be relevant.

Palin’s response to Levi’s comments, via her spokeswoman Meghan Stapleton: “It is interesting to learn Levi is working on a piece of fiction while honing his acting skills.” You gotta love it when they all wash their dirty laundry in public.