Tiger Woods’s yacht – “Privacy” (no spice)
That’s where he is staying now, as divorce looms..
The Tiger Binge – The dinner-party gossip should have run its course, yet we keep coming back to Woods and his women. Why is there no end in sight for the Tiger sex scandal? Simple, it’s full of reassuring primal juice. [dailybeast]
Nike stand by Tiger Woods – Tiger Woods’ main sponsor Nike say they are looking forward to the player’s return to golf after he announced he was taking an indefinite break to repair his troubled marriage. [telegraph]
British bookmaker taking bets on Tiger’s divorce – British bookmaker William Hill is taking bets on just how much Nordegren will get if she decides to divorce the world’s No. 1 golfer, who is taking an indefinite break from the sport after admitting to cheating on his wife. [timeslive]
Drug Cartel Boss Killed in Massive Two-Hour Shootout – Two hundred sailors raided an upscale apartment complex and killed a reputed Mexican drug cartel chief, Arturo Beltran Leyva, in a two-hour gunbattle. The Beltran Leyva cartel is one of the most violent and feared drug organizations in Mexico. Leyva was one of the top three most wanted men in Mexico, before he got popped. [usatoday]
Privacy Groups File FTC Complaint Against Facebook – Ten privacy and consumer groups announced Thursday they’ve filed a complaint with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission alleging that Facebook Inc.’s privacy-policy changes violate federal law. [marketwatch]
Silvio Berlusconi Leaves Hospital Four Days After Attack – The Italian Prime Minister suffered a broken nose, two chipped teeth and cuts inside and around his mouth – unpleasant injuries, but not necessarily ones warranting a four-day stay in hospital. “I will remember two things about these days – the hatred of a few and the love of many, many Italians,” he said. [guardian]
Health Expert: Santa Needs a Carrot, Not a Cookie – After conducting a literature review, Public Health experts have identified a “very high Santa awareness” among children. It has been determined that Santa made a reckless role model, noting his frequent cookie snacks, occasional cigars and refusal to don a helmet. [abc]
Madonna’s New Dolce and Gabbana Campaign – She really does change her look, doesn’t she? Take for example the new D&G ads, in which she washes the dishes, prepares vegetables and even uses her hands to tuck into a bowl of messy pasta. Yes, Madonna, ok, well done. [dailymail]
George Washington Letter Sells For $3.2million – A letter penned by George Washington praising the new Constitution sold for $3.2 million at an auction, the highest price for a letter by America’s first president. The four-page letter was written in 1787 to the president’s nephew, Bushrod Washington, and urges adoption of the country’s new constitution. [luxuo]
Rihanna Topless in Latest US GQ – Chris Brown’s punch bag and general umbrella dispenser, Rihanna, has really given it a full go in the latest GQ magazine. I must say the one shot where she is leaning back… it’s quite something.. [egotastic]
London’s Radio 1 “Heidi” Plays The Assembly in Cape Town! – One of the biggest names in UK DJ circles is coming to Cape Town and playing tonight! This is not to be missed, as she gets down and dirty with everyone from Phat Jack to Dean Fuel! “Her style of DJing is infectious” – Full info on the gig and Heidi after the jump. [heiditonight]
The 15 Most Popular Ladymag Cover “Models” – It wasn’t easy for a starlet to get through this decade with her cover-worthy popularity intact. These women survived waning attention spans and editorial capriciousness to emerge with their newsstand cred unscathed. Number one isn’t who you think it is. [jezebel]
Exclusive New “Sea Five” Villa Launches in Camps Bay – Capitalising on an outstanding location, just 300 metres from South Africa’s most glamorous beach, The Sea Five offers seven individually designer styled ensuite rooms with clear, sweeping mountain and sea views. [seafive]
Video: Surfing Huge Waves at Jaws In Canon 5d Mark II Slow Motion – Last week we saw some big wave activity in the Pacific. Some said the storms would develop some of the biggest waves in decades.* Here’s some footage of nut jobs surfing said waves on Jaws, in Maui. [gizmodo]
Nicole Kidman Makeup Fail – Nicole Kidman turned up to the New York premiere of her new film Nine wearing bizarre make up earlier this week. The star was snapped with white patches over her nose and under her eyes as she hit the red carpet. [mtv]
Manto Gets ‘Special’ Official Funeral – Former health minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang will be honoured with a special official funeral when she is laid to rest, a family spokesman said today. The presidency is still dealing with the protocols involved and these include whether flags will be flown at half mast in her honour. [timeslive]
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