Remember that 2005 episode of South Park where they satirized Scientology by neutrally describing their core beliefs? Well, Scientology does. Recently revealed internal documents reveal that they spent a good year investigating creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker for evidence that could be used to discredit them for making Scientology seem like a creepy cult.

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A few weeks ago, 2oceansVibe featured the first teaser trailer for upcoming über-cool superhero hit, The Avengers, due to drop in May 2012. Not to be outdone, the Taiwanese news animators produced their own take on the trailer. Watch it after the jump.

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The now infamous house in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, is available to rent for the very reasonable price of only $2 500 per night. For this low price, you too can now blow out your hair, put on your fake tan and be a Guido. It’s everyone’s dream. You can even sleep in Snooki’s bed.

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The Orlando Pirates have a good attitude towards success. Grounded, really. Because they like to have a good time, whether they’re winning or losing. Reports today say some of the players have turned the team residence in Buccleuch, Johannesburg into a “party haven”. Judging by the way they’ve been jolling, the defending league champions don’t seem to be at all worried that they have hit a slump in form.

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Age really is just a number for 103-year-old Dr Moises Broggi, who is standing for a seat in Spain’s Senate on November 20. Dr Broggi is the main candidate in Barcelona for a coalition led by the Catalan Republican Left party. If the former field surgeon is elected, he will become the oldest Spanish senator ever.

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A red-tailed hawk from the San Francisco Botanical Gardens miraculously survived after being shot on purpose by someone with a nail gun. For almost a week after incurring the injury, the nail extended from its cheek through the front of its head. He was rescued over the weekend and is currently being cared for at the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley in San Jose.

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Seth takes you from Linden to Town, without using Barry Hertzog. In this case the scenic route is also the quickest route. Seth takes you through Greenside, dodging potholes and prawns, arriving at Joburg Theatre in record time.

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When buying freshly-baked cakes, it is very important to handle them with care. But you also want to get home quickly so you can eat them whilst they are still oven-hot. That is why you need our latest addition to the Boss Hall of Fame. She is also the first female to join this prestigious league of super individuals.

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G-Star RAW in the V&A Waterfront went all out with their new denim launch for this summer. Sushi,drinks and cool music mixed by a funky DJ created an awesome vibe for socialising and for entertainment, while hot models put on a photoshoot in original G-Star RAW clothing. What makes G-Star’s denim stand out above any […]

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It turns out publishing classified diplomatic files online isn’t all that lucrative! Whistle blowing site, WikiLeaks has announced that they’re pausing their publishing process to concentrate on raising funds. Julian Assange claims that the financial “blockade” mounted by Visa, MasterCard and other companies, has forced Wikileaks to “temporarily suspend its publishing operations and aggressively fundraise.”

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Unlike the plethora of social networks out there where you can simply click an ‘x’ and all those nasty, unwanted comments drift off into cyberspace, in real life there’s no quick solution for rejection or other social setbacks. But, what if you could just pop a pill, the legal, over-the-counter type, and make it all go away?

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The official Twitter handle of the South African Presidency dropped the following bombshell just before 15h00 today. The news comes in wake of allegations of maladministration on the part of Cele, made by the Public Protector. The move is especially spicy, given that Cele was once seen to be a major political ally of President […]

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There are several dozen adaptations of Alexandre Dumas’ classic 1844 French adventure, “Les Trois Mousquetaires,” ranging from over twenty filmed versions from as far back as 1903, animated adaptations, plays and even computer games. Let’s take a look at the latest one.

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It’s good to know that somewhere, someone is still celebrating in true World Cup style. Unfortunately for Toni Nicholson, she took things a little too far. Her neighbours’ complaints include all night parties, hurtling of things off balconies and the fact that they haven’t slept in a year. Good thing they weren’t anywhere near Cape Town in 2010 then.

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Venerable gentleman of bars the world over, Jack Daniels Old No. 7 Sour Mash Tennessee whiskey, has had a little work done in an effort to rejuvenate the legendary brand and reinforce its status as one of the globe’s most recognised, and most popular spirits.

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Next year, the ANC will be celebrating 100 years of political activity. In the midst of the celebrations, the organisation will make various precious metals memorabilia for sale in the form of gold coins and other commemorative items. The most expensive of these will be the President Zuma one kilogram fine gold medallion, valued at over R1 million.

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Black schoolboys in the UK are deliberately underachieving because academic success is seen as “gay”. Apparently there is a cultural misconception that being clever is a sign of homosexuality. Instead, many of these boys rather turn to a so-called “hustle culture” to make money, because it is more “manly”.

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Microsoft has been on a fancy-user-interface-technology kick this week, between the fancy touch-screen projectors and electronic fabric announcements – but the Holodesk sort of wins at the moment, at least for those of us who think 3D environments you can manipulate with your hands are cool.

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Deposed Egyptian president, and former chum of the now-frozen Libyan dictator, Muammar Gaddafi, might be dead. Mubarak, who was on trial for a veritable slew of crimes against humanity, democracy, and fashion has been labouring under a pall of ill health lately. So much so that he had to be confined to a bed for the duration of his trial.

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Conservationists in New Zealand have come up with a novel way to help combat the damage to a penguin colony caused by the stricken cargo vessel, Rena, which ran aground on the East coast of North Island, carrying over 170 oo0 tonnes of crude oil.

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Prepare yourselves. This year may be the first time that we won’t be confronted by Boney M when grabbing that last minute gift as we rush through the V&A in mid-December. So far, two Christmas albums have already been released by prominent pop stars, and there’s more to come.

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The 7,2 magnitude earthquake which struck Eastern Turkey yesterday afternoon has already taken the lives of 200 and injured more than 1 000. But brave rescue teams are hard at work to free the many other people who are believed to be trapped under the rubble and debris from the quake.

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A second fatal shark attack, believed to be by a Great White, has occurred off the Australian west coast – the second such attack in 12 days. A 32-year-old US man was mauled to death off Perth’s Rottnest Island on Saturday. By Sunday, Australian authorities were hunting the shark.

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Rupert Murdoch will shortly face shareholders in the News Corporation annual general meeting that’s taking place in Los Angeles today. It should prove riveting as British lawmaker Tom Watson plans to use the event to reveal new details of what he claims are hidden surveillance practices by company employees.

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Breast cancer is a big deal. But recent studies show that many young women aren’t checking their breasts regularly. That is why the people behind the Rethink Breast Cancer campaign have launched a new iPhone App called “Your Man Reminder”. It gives woman regular reminders by a hot guy to check their breasts. And this advert they’ve made to promote it is an absolute must-see.

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That famous band that still gets pronounced awkwardly, Die Antwoord, is preparing to release a follow-up to their 2010 debut, $0$. They announced as much in an interview with Spin, saying that the new album – named Tension – is scheduled for a January 2012 release; they’ve also released the names of a couple of new tracks.

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As the world not so fondly lays Col. Gaddafi to rest, let’s take a look back at Brother Leader’s top 5 weirdest kinks.

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With more South Africans refusing to be counted, our friends at Stats SA have begun resorting to, well, mildly extreme measures. Their application, which was submitted to the courts, requests permission to enforce the provisions of the Statistics Act. Basically, if you don’t comply they can throw your naughty ass in jail for 6 months or slap you with a R10 000 fine.

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German drivers and pedestrians have begun to get really upset with the behaviour of a vast majority of the cycling population inhabiting the streets around the country. German statisticians have revealed that one in three urban accidents involved a bicycle last year, with one in four being deadly.

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We find ourselves in a world completely changed by technology. Not only can we hear and read that Muammar Gaddafi has died, but we can also see what his dead body looks like – within minutes! We can even watch clips such as this one involving Hilary Clinton. Watch her reaction, in real-time, as she receives the news via her Blackberry moments before it broke worldwide.

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