Roger Federer stands next to Australian Open loser, Andy Murray
Federer 16, Murray 0 – That is the current grand slam scoreboard between Roger Federer and Andy Murray, after Federer dispatched the Scot in Sunday’s Australian Open tennis final. But I thought this was Andy’s year? Lift him. Lift him high. Then disappear when he drops to the ground. Aah, the British press.. [telegraph]
President Zuma’s Baby Factory Attracts International Interest – The announcement of President Zuma having fostered a 20th child didn’t go unnoticed by the world’s press, as The Times UK ran a story reporting on South Africa’s most famous polygamist. [thetimes]
Hillary Clinton Crashes and Burns – Hillary Clinton–flustered, perhaps, by the news that George Stephanopoulos is her cousin…or by a recent slew of meetings with her “crush” David Miliband–suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction on the steps of Elysee Palace Friday. While ascending to greet President Sarkozy, the secretary of state stepped right out of her black kitten heel. Blind. [thehuff]
Beyoncé and Taylor Swift Clean Up – Beyoncé won six Grammy Awards last night in Los Angeles, setting a record for a female performer, but was foiled in two high-profile categories. The R&B superstar captured song of the year for “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On it),” while Taylor Swift took home album of the year for “Fearless”
Grammys Go 3-D For Michael Jackson Tribute – The Grammys rode the 3-D wave Sunday with a special-effects-laden tribute to the late Michael Jackson in an awards show that featured many big spectacle moments. Entertainment | Television | Music Jackson’s children, Prince Michael, 12, and Paris, 11 appeared after the tribute to accept a lifetime achievement award for the pop star, who died in June of a prescription drug overdose. [reuters]
Liger Cruising Around South Carolina – Ligers are pretty much my favourtie animal, even though I thought they were just a figment of Napoleon Dynamite‘s imagination. But it seems they really do exist, and they’ve got pictures too! However, Ligers are not the only spicy concoction mother nature (slut) has conjured up. There is also the Zeedonk (zebra / donkey mix), Wolphin (whale / dolphin mix), and Lepjags (guess..). No spice. [telegraph]
Travelers’ Choice Hotel Awards Puts Seth’s Residence Tops – There is nothing quite like the reassurance that you’re living in the right place. Cape Town as a home is the obvious choice, but I’m referring to my primary residence, the Cape Royale Hotel, which has just been voted the Top Luxury Hotel in Africa! That’s right, baby! [tripadvisor]
“Wandering Fever”Ryan Sandes Documentary Imminent – Jeez you gotta see the trailer about my good friend, Ryan Sandes, the desert runner who exploded onto the running scene over the past couple years. African Attachment are in their final production stages and it’s ripe for interested investors. [youtube]
Shipping Container Classrooms – The innovative chaps at Breadline Africa came up with a crafty idea of turning old shipping containers into soup kitchens, clinics and classrooms to help impoverished communities. They also managed to rope in some major celeb star power for their latest campaign. Celebs that you can win a night out with! [breadlineafrica]
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