Adriano De Souza

Time to hit you with the first day of coverage from the 2011 Hurley Pro. Being that the first day of the competition was on a Sunday, the turn out of spectators and fans was great. Surfers from around the globe made the trek to this iconic surf event. Located in San Onfre Ca, Lower trestles is one of the west coast premier surf spots. Day one of the Hurley Pro was full of action. With the small surf competitors were forced to go all out in order to get a descent score. Opposed to what many...Read Full Story

Friday, July 3, 2009: Kelly Slater (USA), 37, reigning nine-time ASP World Champion, has claimed the 2009 Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro over an in-form Adriano de Souza (BRA), 22, in clean three-to-four foot (1 metre) waves at the main site of Praia Vila. Event No. 4 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour, the Hang Loose culminated in a dramatic finale with perennial ASP World Title threats all pushing one other towards the finish line. www.brazilsurfingadventure.comRead Full Story

Phil Spector Phil Spector Found Guilty Of 2nd Degree Murder Spector guilty of second-degree murder Phil Spector found guilty of actress’ 2003 murderRead Full Story

The prosecution argued that Phil Spector has had a history of waving guns at and being violent with women. This is more pronounced when he is under the influence of alcohol and this was what happened that fateful night. The defense argued that Lana Clarkson was depressed and shot herself in the Rock and Role Hall of Famer’s home. The pivotal piece of evidence was Phil Spector’s own words “I think I killed somebody” after five women testified that they were opposite the music hit maker when he...Read Full Story

The Rip Curl Pro in Portugal ended off today when USA's big time legend Kelly Slater dropped below Brazil's Adriano de Souza in the final heat this afternoon in Portugal! Great surfing by all, check out the final stats here at Ripcurl.com!Adriano celebrating his victory!Read Full Story

Mr Jackson, the prosecutor in the Phil Spector case, played a tape of a 911 call that driver Adriano De Souza made just after the shooting. "I think my boss killed somebody," Mr De Souza was heard telling the 911 operator, adding that he had seen Phil Spector holding a gun.Read Full Story

Adriano de Souza (BRA), 22, claimed his inaugural ASP World Tour win today, taking out the Billabong Pro Mundaka, eliminating fellow Finalist Chris Davidson (AUS), 33, in punchy two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at the backup venue of Sopelana. Stop No. 8 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour, the Billabong Pro Mundaka experienced an array of conditions for the event, from clean surf on the opening day at Mundaka to a lengthy seven-day wait before a marathon 24-heat session yesterday, culminating...Read Full Story

Phil Spector's Wall Of SoundThe Crystals - Da Doo Ron RonThe Ronettes - Be My BabyTwo great performances with reminiscences from Larry Levine and Stan Ross, Jeff Barry who co-wrote both songs, and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]Read Full Story

Football Hall of Famer and TV star Merlin Olsen dies at 69; Appeal filed in Phil Spector case; Betty White to host 'Saturday Night Live.' (March 12)  « LessRead Full Story

So if you've ever wondered why Phil Spector wore those clown wigs all the time your answer has arrived with his mugshot. In prison they have this rule titled the 'no wigs rule', and even Phil must obey. I will say now that after seeing Phil au naturel I definitely believe his 28-year-old wife was with him for reasons other then money. (image via Smoking Gun)Read Full Story