Batman Killer Suspect’s Shrink Warned Police Before Shooting – The psychiatrist who treated suspected movie-theater shooter James Holmes made contact with a University of Colorado police officer to express concerns about her patient’s behavior several weeks before Holmes’ alleged rampage. [abcnews]

Syria ‘Crumbling’ After PM’s Defection – Western powers have said the defection of Syrian Prime Minister Riad Hijab is a sign that the regime of President Bashar al-Assad is crumbling. I’d say that’s a fair assumption. [bbc]

Apple To Pull YouTube App From Devices – Apple Inc. plans to remove its YouTube app from the iPhone and iPad, the latest sign of a growing gulf between Apple and Google Inc. [wallstreetjournal]

Elton John Says Madonna’s Career Is Over And She Is A ‘C*nt’– Speaking on Australian TV show Sunday Night, Elton John said when asked about Madonna: ”She’s such a nightmare. Sorry, her career is over. Her tour has been a disaster and it couldn’t happen to a bigger c*nt.” [nme]

BBC Hits Ratings High as 20 Million Watch Usain Bolt – The Jamaican’s win in the 100 meter sprint on Sunday night outdrew all previous competitions, with only Danny Boyle’s opening ceremony reaching more viewers. [hollyrep]

Usain Bolt Delays The Real Fun And Games Until After Men’s 200m Final – There was no time for partying after another historic sprinting landmark, Usain Bolt had promised us on Sunday night. Not when he was still only half way through the door marked “Legend”. [telegraph]

Iranians Admits Killing A Nuclear Scientist – Iranian state television on Sunday broadcast purported confessions by more than a dozen suspects in connection with the killing of five nuclear scientists since 2010. [guardian]

Facebook’s Stock Crash Has Created A Bunch Of New Problems For The Company – Facebook’s stock crash has done more than blindside investors who figured that no price was too high for the IPO. The crash has also created a bunch of new problems for the company. [bizinsider]

US Olympian Disqualified For Eating Marijuana – US judo competitor Nicholas Delpopolo has been disqualified from the London Olympics after testing positive for marijuana. Delpopolo, 23, has apologised to organisers, fans and fellow athletes and accepted his expulsion. He claims he unwittingly ate a brownie that had been baked with the drug. [skynews]

Phelps Admits He Pees In The Pool – Olympic great Michael Phelps has admitted he’s guilty of a different sort of gold run – his habit of peeing in the pool. [sport24]

Phelps’ Buddies Reckon His Bird Is Using Him – Friends fear that Michael Phelps’ new girlfriend Megan Rossee is only in it for the fame. The Olympic swimming champion is besotted with the leggy, blonde aspiring model – but has been warned that she’s just using him to climb the showbiz ladder. No ways! But he’s so hot?? [radar]

Tonight’s Jackpot Is R1.9 Billion – This is an all time record for the Euromillions lottery, as punters scramble to buy tickets online to tonight’s EUR 190 Million draw. Get your tickets now. [here]

City Wants Probe Into Jo’burg’s Dodgy Miss World Pageant – The City of Jo’burg has announced that it has requested the public protector to investigate its controversial hosting of the 2009 Miss World pageant. [mail&guardian]

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Natalie Portman Wedding Photo Surfaces – First photos of Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied from their wedding on Saturday show the couple in the midst of saying their “I Do’s” in front of family and friends in Big Sur, California. [mtv]

J-Lo And Younger Boyfriend Heading For Splitsville – Is Casper getting voted off Jenny’s block? A source tells E! News that Jennifer Lopez is “taking some time to think about things” with beau Casper Smart after pictures surfaced that purport to show the backup dancer ducking into a peep show doorway just a day before J.Lo’s 43rd birthday in NYC. [eonline]

Snow White Director’s Wife Warns Him Against Further Kirsten Stewart Directing – Rupert Sanders has been told by wife Liberty Ross to forget about directing Snow White and the Huntsman 2 if he wants to win her back, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting. The British model gave the stern warning to the movie director in a desperate bid to save their marriage after revelations he had an affair with Kristen Stewart. [radar]

This Is What The Olympics Looks Like From Space – From a castle built in the 16th century to a beach volleyball arena erected in 36 days, the London Olympics has some beautiful, historic, unusual and interesting venues. Check out this photo gallery. [wired]

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Dene Botha In Studio – Surfer, entrepreneur, actor, TV presenter, sports coach, Guinness World Record holder, and tireless thrill seeker, Dene Botha joins The Dan and Rich Show to chat about Cafe Caprice and Grey Goose teaming up to put on the ultimate auction where 5 hunky men, including himself, will be sold to the highest female bidders in an attempt to raise over R25 000 for Sisters Incorporated, a Cape-based safe house for abused women and children. Tune in at 10h45 to catch the scoop. [2ovfm]

Mommy Matters – Tonight on Mommy Matters, they’re going to delve into understanding your baby’s sensory world. Meg Faura, the co-author of the best seller “Baby Sense”,  will be sharing with how baby’s sensory perception is developed from the womb, and how best to make that transition into the world, effectively develop a sleep routine and lead to a calm and contented baby. Katherine Megaw, a clinical Dietician, and co-author of the book “Feeding Sense” will be answering all our questions related to child and infant nutrition, and in particular, keeping with Breastfeeding month, the best way to introduce formula and solids into your baby’s diet and how that will influence their sleep patterns. [mommymatters]

FRESH PODCASTS

Liezel Van Der Westhuizen With Bailey Schneider – The multi-talented Liezel van der Westhuizen joined The Bailey Schneider Show from our Cape Town studio yesterday.. From sporting activities, her multiple careers, to her being in the press, and how she deals with it all. There is nothing she can’t do and Cape Town is her playground. [podcast]

SA National Snowboard Champs WIth Captain Kai – Last night’s show was all about the SA National Snowboard Champs, or Quiksnow, held in Lesotho over the weekend. Kai was joined by snowboarders, Katlego Maponyane and Dustin Botha. He also had Mikey February, live from California with all the news from the US Open of surfing. [podcast]