During her performance in London, a die-hard fan of Taylor Swift rushed the stage to hand the singer a letter. Swift kept her composure and with a brief handshake sent her admirer off into the loving embrace of security.

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The 46-year-old actor’s untimely death may have come as a surprise when his body was found last Sunday by concerned friends. But Philip Seymour Hoffman’s troublesome past with drug addiction reared its head again in the months leading up to his death.

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Valentines is bearing down on you, and it’s an awful time. Culturally speaking, you’re under pressure to buy flowers, or chocolates, or soft toys; all of which are things that die quickly, kill you quickly, and kill your credibility, respectively. The secret to nailing Valentines is to buy a gift that you’d be happy buying at any given point in the year – something that won’t date, die, melt, or activate your overdraft. So, what hits the sweetspot? A photograph.

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With Bitcoin’s exchange rate fluctuating between $200 and $1200, spawning Bitcoin millionaires out the ether of the web, the U.S. Congress has taken it upon themselves to evaluate the virtual currency’s legality around the world.

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Selfies, cat photos, instagrammed lunches… They make you feel so happy, and you absolutely cannot live without them. But surely you don’t have space for ALL of those photos on your phone? This is how you save space on your mobile’s hard drive.

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Those of you who ever wondered what the world would look like from a bird’s point of view should check out these photos of famous landmarks and cities.

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Are you lonely? Don’t fear. You will never be alone again. Barry, your friend from the NSA, will always be there for you – forever… If you’re feeling lonely, just look over at your cellphone, computer, the crawl space in your attic or even inside of you… Barry is there for you in your time of need. Smile, because the NSA knows when you’re not.

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Even a tight-lip confidentiality agreement couldn’t stop cast and crew from Neill Blomkamp’s new film, from telling City Press how much of an asshole Ninja from Die Antwoord was on set. Anonymous sources explain how Ninja made life on set hell, during the shoot of ‘Chappie’, filmed in Joburg.

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Rovos Rail is arguably the most luxurious train ride in the world, all old-world elegance and charm combined with the highest modern service standards. What better way to spend a romantic Valentine’s Day then aboard this charming train as it meanders through the city with the glittering lights of Pretoria twinkling on this special night.

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The original headline read, “This Is How White People Pronounce Mamphela Ramphele,” but we figured we’d upset some of you judging by the feelings caught from a teeny-weeny joke at Fred De Klerk’s expense we cracked recently. In any event, this actually is how white people – and some black people – pronounce Mamphela Ramphele. […]

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Internationally renowned Cape Town artist, Richard Scott has chosen the iconic Vespa as the focal point of his latest exhibition, Joyride. An explosion of positive energy, the exhibit’s bold, contemporary artworks pop with colour as they explore the concept of joy as art.

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Residents of a farmhouse in Ronchi di Termeno, Italy, narrowly avoided being turned into mincemeat by two massive boulders. One of the little guys rolled straight through their pastures and into the barn, whilst the other one dry-humped the exterior of the house.

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Apart from burly men throwing pigskin and tackling each other into a comas, the Superbowl brings us a heap of quality commercials every year. And we have a few of the best from 2014, right here.

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And it was great. Questions include, “Would you rather have a nipple-sized winky, or winky-sized nipples?” Siv Ngesi also went on record to state that he’d have sex with a horse if he could be certain that no one would ever find out about it.

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The movie ‘Love Child’ tells the story of a South Korean couple who let their child to starve to death in September 2009 after neglecting her to play the online role-playing game “Prius Online”.

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2014 is the year of wearable technology, and although Apple has yet to even announce a smart watch to compete with Samsung’s offerings,  the rumour mill is churning. The New York Times claims that the Apple smart watch might be equipped with a solar-charging layer that would top up the battery when the device is worn […]

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Keen to watch the GoPro footage of an Austrian falling from 24 miles above the earth? Sure you are. This newly released video shows the first person perspective of Felix Baumgartner’s jump from back in 2012.

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This compilation video includes multiple Vine videos by an illusionist named Zach King. Enjoy shots of him pulling fruit, cats and a variety of other objects out of computer screen, jumping through walls and other mind-blowing stuff.

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Woody Allen’s latest Oscar nomination has prompted his adopted daughter, Dylan Farrow, to write an open letter regarding the alleged sexual abuse claims that made headlines in 1993. Allen’s representatives have stated that he found the letter “untrue and disgraceful”.

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So Johannesburg hasn’t really caught a break today. Several roads in Jozi are flooded this morning as a result of heavy rain,  according to emergency services. These included Klip Valley Road and New Canada Road in Soweto and William Nicol and Goldman roads near Florida. Emergency Services spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi said that emergency services would be […]

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A light aircraft has crashed at Lanseria Airport in Johannesburg. Initial reports were that there may have been 21 people on board, but Lanseria chief executive Gavin Sayce told Reuters that there were only three people on board – all of whom died.

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The Superbowl is known for some brilliant ads, and a mammoth halftime show. Apparently football happens every now and then, as well. This year’s halftime show was dominated by Bruno Mars, but a guest appearance from the Red Hot Chili Peppers was the highlight of his set.

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In a very obvious PR stunt, two British spies supervised three employees of The Guardian, as they used angle grinders and a drill to destroy three laptops containing the files leaked to the news organization by Edward Snowden. Deputy editor for The Guardian Paul Johnson expressly told the government that the paper had numerous files overseas, and the destruction of these computers was pointless:

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Keep cool and get drinks frosty with a 70-Litre Bar Fridge. Utilising thermoelectric technology, the Fridge doesn’t vibrate or make noise when running or standing still. Easily maintained and designed to hold two-litre bottles, the Bar Fridge is an ideal addition to bar areas or party rooms. CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS What you need […]

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The plane crash that is Justin Bieber’s life continues this week. In the photo below Justin Bieber and his buddy Khalil Sharieff, have a nipple a piece at a party at an LA recording studio.

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Athens takes bronze with $15 billion. Beijing gets bumped down to silver with $40 billion. And the gold medal goes to Russia with $50 billion, making the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics the most expensive Olympics ever. Let’s meet a couple of Russia’s wealthiest individuals responsible for the bill.

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Do you even know what Nitro Circus is? Do you even KNOW? Watch these videos, get up to speed, and then win yourself some tickets. Get inside. Go on.

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When was the last time you bought a bottle of milk? Next time you do, consider that buying dairy from Fair Cape supports Rape Crisis Awareness, the WWF Rhino Fund, the BIG Issue, and three cancer funds.

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According to the Daily Mail, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are planning to get married in a small village outside Johannesburg shortly before Christmas at the end of this year. Apparently the Hollywood couple was encouraged to pick the venue by none other than Oprah Winfrey. Some alleged attendants include Oprah, Madonna, Guy Richie, George […]

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FW de Klerk made that statement during a speech to mark 20 years of democracy in Cape Town. The former President pointed to the country’s Gini coefficient as evidence to support his claim. South Africa’s Gini coefficient is 0.7, which makes the country one of the most unequal societies in the world. FW ignored the whole apartheid thing that was the boss of when he quoted that figure.

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