There’s no question that Eminem has had a rough ride throughout his life – always at odds with how he coped with the atrocities of his early life, and how he managed his new life in the spotlight. He took a four-year hiatus after releasing Encore in 2004, and his two most recent albums Relapse and Recovery, were a bit hit and miss, with many fans claiming to have lost the real slim shady.

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Gym-going okes are always trying to push themselves, hey. And the scientists behind the supplements that keep the okes going, are also always trying to push themselves. Now, we all remember the Jack3d controversy, but this one is something else. Recent tests have shown that a popular sports supplement in the U.S. contains meth. That’s right, meth.

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What the hell is an Oarfish? While the term may escape laymen, the Oarfish has been well documented by marine biologists for years.It’s not anything too strange, it’s just strange-lookin’. Although, due to their mysterious beachings after storms,and thier tendency to linger on the surface of the sea when they are dying – they are a common source of sea-serpent tales. And boy, do we have a sea-serpent tale today.

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Joost van der Westhuizen has had his fair share of controversy. Well, maybe more than his fair share. Actually, no, this oke has been embroiled in more controversy than most men – and today it got just a little worse.

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Last night Ricky Gervais took to the stage to perform songs as David Brent for the first time. Sipping a can of beer in between songs, Brent performed the 40-minute set to a rapturous crowd of over 500 people. Tickets to the gig sold out in 60 seconds, and included celebrities like Professor Green. Here’s […]

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Vice Media CEO, Shane Smith conducted a lengthy interview with Fortune Magazine this past week, covering subjects ranging from Dennis Rodman and North Korea, to making money from YouTube and telling old media that they can “go to hell”. These are our highlights:

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Gadabout and local Internet/YouTube/Movember/UCT social committee celebrity, Anton Taylor has produced a video reply to Steve Hofmeyr’s Red October movement, which co-opted communist iconography for the sake of (incorrectly) asserting that white South Africans were suffering a genocide. Anton’s video is getting more heat than a lost Smuts resident at Danie Craven stadium. What do […]

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Love him or hate him – you have to admire Jon Bon Jovi for walking an Australian fan down the aisle in Vegas recently. Somehow this Australian lady, Branka, managed to get a message across Bon Jovi – who just happened to be in Vegas that week for his performance at the MGM Grand. And you know what, they guy actually did it.

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Remember YouTube in the good old days? In the beginning, YouTube was a sandbox for the lazy creative. Families would post home-videos, schoolchildren would post clips of teachers being hit with various forms of fruit – and cats stole the limelight in dazzling acrobatic displays. Oh how things have changed.

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Groupies produce enough ice for the cocktail parties or summer shakedowns with a Commercial Ice Maker. Powered by 400 watts, the Ice maker holds up to 10kg and keeps cool with temperatures between 10 and 43 degrees. CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS What you need to know: Brand: Prima Model: POIM 40-P Warranty: One-year Ambient […]

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A South African ear, nose and throat specialist has lashed out at Discovery Health, one of the country’s most popular medical aid schemes, claiming that Discovery Health is making “substantial profits at the expense of patients and the medical practitioners who look after them.”

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Sir Anthony Hopkins was a little behind the pace when it came to watching the final episode of Breaking Bad, but after what he called a “marathon” of Breaking Bad, Sir Anthony took it upon himself to write Bryan Cranston some fan-mail. He described Cranston’s acting as, “the best acting I have seen – ever”, high praise from the Hannibal Lecter himself.

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Well, this is the best worst thing you’ll see today. What we have here is difinitive proof that Rebecca Black was not the puppet master behind her ironic smash hit, “Friday”. You have a man named, Patrice Wilson who wrote and produced Friday. Patrice has struck again, and struck very hard indeed. Presenting: ‘Chinese Food’ by Alison Gold – the next best worst thing on the internet.

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Bridgestone SA Swimsuit have very kindly given us eight (yes, eight!) tickets to giveaway for their launch party at Shimmy Beach Club this coming Friday evening. There are four double ticket packages up for grabs. TO WIN: Watch the video below, and answer the following question: Where did the Bridgestone SA Swimsuit shoot take place?  Give […]

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You best believe that when Will Smith is filming out in far-flung locations, he ain’t going to the local motel to spend his nights. No sir. Being the only actor to have had 8 films gross over $100 million – he could afford to make sure that wherever he filmed, he knew he had a […]

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Right, so – Sandra Bullock. Whether you watched her in Miss Congeniality, Princess Diaries or 28 Days (or in any other of her countless movies that stretch all the way from the 80’s) you’d have a hard time denying her awesomeness. And now it’s gonna get even harder, as she recently broke it down on the Jonathan Ross show – rapping better than most.

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Mystery men and wondrous woman of the world can enjoy utilising the power to unveil secrets and get the inside scoop with one, two or three Spy Pens. The pen has a sleek design and captures footage and voices with a colour CMOS sensor and built-in microphone. With an 8GB flash memory and easy charge via USB, the Spy Pen is handy and provides ample space to store the ciphered information.

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The name “Jack Dorsey” ring a bell? Nope? Well, if haven’t happened to come across his name in the media, you should know that this guy is soon to be named the chairman of a publicly-traded Twitter. And what’s more, we happened top find a whole lot of his old poetry, from his days as a rebellious back-alley hacker. The following is not suitable for those scared of bad poetry.

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In yet another magnificent example of art immitating life, what we have here is Australian cricketer, Brad Haddin copping a finger to the eye following a poorly-executed high five by a team mate. The scenario is a direct play-acting of a scene from cult classic radio comedy programme, The 12th Man, which was written and performed by comedian Billy Birmingham.

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Remember when we broke the news yesterday of Banksy’s art being defaced in New York? Well, if the images weren’t enough to go by, we got hold a video that sheds light on just how bad the graffiti has gotten.

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South Africa’s walking medical miracle, Schabir Shaik is accused of beating a caddie at a Durban golf club with a wedge, which is favoured over the traditional 3-wood in a brawl for the weight of the head and sharpness of the edge. These are the allegations: – Shaik hit a caddie with a wedge club, […]

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Thousands of iOS7 users have noted a troubling development on the iMessage front – a lot of messages aren’t getting sent. Usually, you can tell whether your iMessage is stuck in limbo by the persisting presence of the “Sending…” tab at the top of the message thread. Conversely, you can tell for certain if a message has been delivered by noting the “delivered” text below said message. But that isn’t always the case

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Well imagine the hundreds and thousands of people that walked past Banksy’s New York street stand, not realising they could buy his art – worth millions – for a few dollars. One woman even negotiated a 50% discount!

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Sky News has compiled the responses to a brief question and answer session with a number of South African men, detailing their attitudes to women and rape. More than a few of the men admit to raping multiple women. Read the answers, below, and be aware that what follows may constitute a trigger for PTSD sufferers.

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This here is a 12-litre bottle of 2009 Chateau Margaux, and it can be yours for a very cool $195,000 (R1,950,000). Yes, that makes it R25,000 a glass. So, not for the braai, then.

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The London Metropolitan Police have issued an identikit to the public in a bid to track down a man that they are describing of “vital importance” to the Madeleine McCann case. The man they want to contact is described as white, aged between 20 and 40 years old, with short brown hair, of medium build, […]

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That’s right, friends. Vistors to the CBD will enjoy free parking today in the normally paid-for spots, owing to a parking marshall strike. The free parking will be available for as long as the strike continues, so you better run those errands while the going’s good.

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Oh, so you thought your name, face and fact that you “liked” the coffee at that place down the road was personal, private information? Sorry to say but, you’re wrong. At least in Google’s eyes that is…

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The teams for the forthcoming Continental #Run2Stop challenge have been announced! And when I say that the player with the squarest jaw in Springbok history is on my team, I am in fact referring to one Pierre Spies. This guy:

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The US Army is tearing a page out the comic books to develop a new suit of amour, turning their soldiers into real-life Iron Men. The improved soldier uniforms will give their wearers increased strength, allow them to carry heavier loads over longer distances, monitor vital signs, stop bullets, staunch bleeding and heal wounds.

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