Former NBA player Lorenzen Wright is dead

Lorenzen Wright, ex-NBA player, was missing for more than 10 days. After a police investigation, he was found dead outside of Memphis. Wright’s uncle, Curtis Wright, gave a statement to the Associated Press, explaining that the police called the family Wednesday afternoon, confirming that the dead body found was Lorenzen Wright. Wright’s family issued a statement, expressing their thanks and appreciation for the prayers and condolences they received during these difficult times. Lorenzen Wright was 34 years old. He was last seen on July 18. He was scheduled to fly out of town that day, but when family members did not hear back from him for several days, they filed a missing person report on…

2010 Tour de France Champion Contador to leave Astana

Alberto Contador, who just claimed the 2010 Tour de France title, stated on Wednesday that he will carefully evaluate his options before making a decision about which team he will ride for next season. He explained that he did reject an ultimatum given to him by Astana, which asked him to answer by Tuesday on its offer to renew his existing contract. Contador says he will calmly look into all his opportunities and at this point, he has not dismissed any of them. The champion rider did not share any more details about his current offers. Astana had Contador for three years under contract and he won two Tour titles (out of three), a Spanish…

Walk of Fame Star for Mark Wahlberg

Former “Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch” frontman turned successful actor and producer, Mark Wahlberg, will be receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today. Wahlberg is anticipating the opening of his new comedy co-starring Will Ferrell, “The Other Guys,” which is set to open August 6. Ferrell and director of “The Other Guys,” will speak with Wahlberg in the ceremony honoring the 2,414th Walk of Fame star at 6259 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Dillon’s Irish Pub. The ceremony will take place at 11:30 AM, PT. Hailing from Boston, Wahlberg is the youngest of nine children. His brother, Donny Wahlberg, gained fame as a member of the successful boy band, “New Kids…

What Happened to Brittany Murphy’s Money?

Brittany Murphy’s tragic death has sparked much controversy.  Not only did she die suspiciously at a young age, but her widower, Simon Monjack, also died suspiciously only one year later. However, according to Jeffrey Mongenroth, Murphy’s former business manager, prior to his death, Simon Monjack drained his deceased wives financial accounts by 80 percent. According to statements Mongenroth made to People magazine, with all of Murphy’s money gone, her 57-year-old mother, Sharon, faces financial insecurity. “There were huge amounts of money in [Brittany's] pension plan and bank account, and all of that’s gone,” Morgenroth told People. “I would see it on the statements. There was money being withdrawn by Simon, hundreds of thousands.” Linda Monjack,…

Kate Winslet’s New Beau

Since her recent split from husband, Sam Mendes, Kate Winslet is said to be dating male model, Louis Dowler. According to People magazine, Winslet, 34, met Dowler through mutual friends and the couple has been dating quietly. Dowler, 34, has been involved with modeling campaigns for fashion giants such as Burberry and Paul Smith. Winslet and Mendes, 44, were separated in March following a seven year marriage. According to People magazine, a source reported that they “just grew apart.” The couple has one child, Joe, 6. Winslet also has a daughter, Mia, 9, from a previous marriage. They recently stepped out together in New York with the children. According to Dowler’s rep at Elite Models…