Naomi Campbell Is A Lying Cow

Mia Farrow Testifies That Naomi Campbell Is Talking Kak – Supermodel Naomi Campbell knew that a “huge diamond” given to her as a gift in 1997 was from African warlord Charles Taylor. Actress Mia Farrow revealed this in court yesterday in a challenge to Campbell’s sworn evidence. Farrow said: “she was quite excited. She said ‘Oh my God, last night I was awakened by men at the door sent by Charles Taylor and he sent me a huge diamond’.” Oh dear, Naomi – this one might bite you in the bum. [theaustralian]

Robbie Williams Gets Married – Robbie Williams is officially off the market. The British singer tied the knot with actress Ayda Field on Saturday. As 75 friends and family members looked on, the couple reportedly said their “I do’s” in a “very beautiful and romantic” ceremony at the singer’s Beverly Hills home. Though Williams’ Take That band mates were unable to attend the lavish nuptials, his father, Pete Conway, flew in from England to witness the event. Wonderful. [nydailynews]

Malema Says The Media Think They Are Untouchable. – There would be no debate over establishing a Media Appeals Tribunal, said ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema on Saturday. “We have already decided. We want Parliament to appoint a tribunal, make it law.” Malema said the media must be regulated because “they think they are untouchable”. Funny, we think the same thing about you, my love. Didn’t someone put a muzzle on this thing just the other day? [mail&guardian]

Duchess Of York Sarah Ferguson Faces Bankruptcy – Surprising developments out of Buckingham Palace report news of the Duchess of York’s bankruptcy. Startling? To all those who are familiar with the rich history of the Royal Family, indeed it is. Newspapers and media outlets in Britain and afar report that the possibility of the Duchess of York filing for bankruptcy is imminent. The news is very unfamiliar that a Duchess of York bankruptcy was even possible. [associated]

Apple Patent Application Details iPod / iPhone Bike Integration – Apple patent applications can be a little out there sometimes, but this one makes so much sense we have to wonder why it’s not a product already. Described as “Systems and Methods for Integrating a Portable Electronic Device with a Bicycle,” the application details what basically amounts to Nike+ for bikes. Prawns will be over the moon about this one. [engadget]

HP’s CEO Resigns After Sexual-Harassment Probe – Hewlett-Packard’s Mark Hurd resigned as chief executive officer after an investigation found he had a personal relationship with a contractor who received numerous inappropriate payments from the company. An investigation found Hurd “demonstrated a profound lack of judgment that seriously undermined his credibility and damaged his effectiveness in leading HP. Oh, the chick in question was an R-Rated actress. Nicely! [businessweek]

Google And Verizon Propose A Second Paid Internet – Google and Verizon announced a joint proposal on Monday that would allow ISPs to offer premium content bundles over an unspecified global network — an unexpected gambit that would seem to call for separate and unequal internets. The two companies say the guidelines would ensure that no internet traffic of one kind is prioritized over the other. [wired]

Sean Penn vs. Wyclef Jean: Battle Of The Celebrity Haiti Supporters – Sean Penn and Wyclef Jean both love Haiti. So you’d think they’d love each other. Wrong! Wyclef Jean announced on Larry King Live last night that, yes, he was seriously running for president of Haiti. Sean Penn then appeared on the program and pointed out that Wyclef’s charity, Yele Haiti, has been dogged by accusations of sketchy accounting. Ooooh! Fight back, Wyclef! [gawker]

€111 Million Jackpot For Tomorrow’s SuperEna Lottery! – Yes, your calculations are correct, we have another One Billion Rand jackpot waiting for us. Just imagine how silly you will feel when the winning numbers come out and you realise that there was a good chance that you would have chosen those exact numbers. But because of your dull nature you chose not to buy a ticket. Because why would you need a billion Rand anyway? Idiot. [2oceansvibelottos]

Tiger Woods Hits Rock Bottom – it’s been four months since Tiger returned to playing golf, and the sport has not been his redemption. He has yet to win a competition since he stopped boning all those strippers, and on Sunday, he finished a tournament tied for 78th place – a career-worst and two errant shots from dead last. Had it not been for a ghastly round on Sunday by his rival Phil Mickelson, Mr. Woods would have relinquished his throne as the world’s No. 1. [wallstreetjournal]

More And More Girls Hitting Puberty At Age Seven – A new study finds that girls are more likely today than in the past to start developing breasts by age 7 or 8.The research is just the latest in a flood of reports over the last decade that have led to concern and heated debate about whether girls are reaching puberty earlier, and why it might be happening. [nytimes]

Cape Town Fashion Week Kicks Off On Wednesday – Cape Town Fashion Week, Africa’s largest gathering of fashion talent, has grown into one of the premiere “new world” fashion weeks providing an international platform for designers from across sub-Saharan Africa. The first day focuses on young designers. Established mens’ and womens’ designers take the stage on the second day while the third day brings the weekend to a climax with elegant daywear and dazzling evening wear! [savenues]

Granny Panties Are Back – We might need to run this by La Muse over at PopYaCollar, but apparently your gran’s pantays have just become sexy! According to Daily Mail, Big pants are making a fashion come back as women discard their thongs in favour of larger knickers. The trend for high waist briefs is being credited to a revival in Fifties and Sixties waist-cinching styles, made famous by curvy actress Christina Hendricks on US TV drama Mad Men. [dailymail]

Behind the Hamptons Hedges – The Hamptons were once an idyllic enclave where Manhattanites decamped to escape the bustle of city life. But in recent summers, the sleepy community on the Atlantic Ocean has become infested with pop-up shops, bass-thumping nightclubs, and publicity parties. If you look for it, though, the romantic charm of Long Island’s South Fork does still exist. We asked eight young people who do the East End right to show us around their Hamptons habitats. [vanityfair]

Dog Chews Off Drunk Man’s Toe – Saves His Life – A dog who chewed off his owner’s big toe when he passed out after a day of drinking has been hailed a lifesaver. Kiko, a Jack Russell terrier, apparently sensed an infection in Jerry Douthett’s right big toe. And he munched on it while his master was asleep at home in Rockford, Michigan. A trip to the hospital confirmed the digit needed amputation and alerted doctors to the fact that he had been suffering from Type 2 diabetes. Oh God. [yahoo]

[thanks ryan, henk, hanneli]