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Chelsea Clinton Gets Married – Bill Clinton’s daughter, Chelsea, married Marc Mexvinsky this last weekend. He is Jewish and she is not. How did they go about that? Did she convert? Did GHD sponsor the big day? There was also a vegan cake and she wore $250,000 in jewellery. So much to discuss, and that’s before we even touch on the celebrity pictures! Check out this full roundup. [dailybeast]

UAE To Block Blackberry Services – Mobile phone network providers in Saudi Arabia said Sunday that they have not been informed of any move to block BlackBerry services in the Kingdom. The comments followed the decision of UAE’s Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA) to block BlackBerry services, including the widely popular BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), starting Oct. 11, citing national security concerns.. [arabnews]

Webber Claims Hungary – Mark Webber climbed to the top of the Formula One championship standings with a runaway victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday as Red Bull teammate and polesitter Sebastian Vettel paid for a mistake while the safety car was out. The Australian moved four points clear of previous leader Lewis Hamilton, who retired in the 24th lap of 70 after a mechanical failure. [cnn]

SA Clubs Price Bafana Stars Out Of Market – Top South African clubs are pricing Bafana’s World Cup stars out of the market – thus dashing their dreams of fame and riches in Europe. Kaizer Chiefs have put a R20-million price tag on Siphiwe Tshabalala, says his agent, Jazzman Mahlakgane. Amakhosi have already rejected a firm offer from Turkish club Sivasspor for the dynamic left-footed midfielder. [timeslive]

Mugabe Has A Rant At The West. For A Change – Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe said Sunday the death of his sister robbed him of one of his closest friends and allies in his lifelong fight against colonial era rule and Western dominance in Africa. “To hell” with Europeans and Americans opposed to his rule, he said. “We say to hell, hell, hell with them. They will not decide who is going to lead the people of Zimbabwe.” [associated]

The Virgin Mary Wears Louis Vuitton – The devil may well wear Prada, but at a biennial exhibition of sacred art in Italy, a statue of the Virgin Mary is donning Louis Vuitton.The veil traditionally covering the Virgin’s head bears the French luxury brand’s trademark “LV” logo in golden letters. [luxuo]

Teen ‘Haulers’ Become A Fashion Force – Young shoppers who show off their latest fashion ‘hauls’ in Internet videos are attracting the attention of retailers looking for a marketing tool. When 14-year-old Bethany Mota gets back from the mall, she eagerly models her latest finds for friends and family. And for tens of thousands more on YouTube. [latimes]

Hugh Hefner Says It How It Is – When asked in a recent interview with New York Daily News if Playboy turns women into sex objects, Hef quietly tuned them: “The notion that Playboy turns women into sex objects is ridiculous. Women are sex objects. If women weren’t sex objects, there wouldn’t be another generation. It’s the attraction between the sexes that makes the world go ’round. That’s why women wear lipstick and short skirts.” [nydailynews]

Lindsay Lohan Off To Rehab For Meth And Bipolar – According to a source familiar with Lindsay’s case, methamphetamine and opiates are her “drugs of choice”. Methamphetamine — also known as crystal meth or simply meth — is a highly addictive stimulant. Dear God, when is this train wreck going to stop wasting her time and just come to Cape Town and check in at Montrose? Youy know – like Tiger Woods.. [tmz]

“Wozela” – It’s Not Just About Making A Noise – These guys have done quite a clever thing here. They’re calling on people (like you, perhaps?) to submit ideas for reusing the vuvuzela. Candlesticks, perhaps? A vase? A speaker? It’s endless. Some of the ideas are brilliant and some are downright hilarious! Check them out, submit your idea, and win R10,000! [wozela]

[thanks paul]