Phil Spector is one of the most famous and eccentric music producers of all time having worked with the likes of The Beatles, Tina Turner, The Righteous Brothers and The Ramones. He was the originator of the “Wall of Sound” production technique, and was responsible for over 25 Top 40 hits between 1960 and 1965, […]
It had to happen. After many years of stoned Capetonian antics and the general “park anywhere” mentality, The V&A Waterfront security team have had enough and are now, surprisingly, clamping vehicles who park “in the middle of nowhere.” “Middle of nowhere” parking is now an offence“Oh my God! It’s like you can’t do ANYTHING […]
Joseph Fritzl , the guy that kept his daughter as a sex slave underground and raped her and had a number of kids with her and killed one, gave some good exposure to a certain brand of file binder. Fritzl holds his preferred brand in front of his face No, no – this […]
It looks like the latest allegations made by ex-Teazers stripper, Marilize Emmenis, are enough for Supersport to issue Joost van der Westhuizen a yellow card. News24 reports: Cooling off period for Joost Johannesburg – Representatives of the management of SuperSport met with former Springbok Joost van der Westhuizen on Monday to discuss […]
Sorry, I got lost in the lyrics of Billy Joel’s song, Honesty, back there. What I really want to show you, is this thing, which is related to telling the truth and honesty. It’s also pretty damn hilarious. Quality Beautiful. I love those guys. I have the odd online venture and some of […]
It’s been a number of years since Charles Manson (not to be confused with Charles Bronson, who is awesome) was in the headlines for brainwashing his crew (The “Manson Family”) and instigating a killing spree in 1969, which included the death of Sharon Tate, the wife of movie director, Roman Polanski. Charles Manson 18, […]
Jeez this is pretty radical. The guy who put a smile on the face of the world, is going to jail for three years! Fuck, that’s hectic! Let’s check out the video before we go on: This, from The Guardian: Iraqi shoe-thrower sentenced to three years in jail Journalist Muntazer al-Zaidi had pleaded […]
The Sri Lanka cricket team tour bus has just been attacked in Pakistan. Reuters: Sri Lanka cricket team bus attacked in Pakistan LAHORE, Pakistan, March 3 – Gunmen killed at least four people in an attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team’s bus on Tuesday as it drove to a stadium in the […]
Here’s a novel way to try and get people to calm down. SAA have erected (penis penis penis) signs at Johannesburg’s Jan Smuts airport, asking travelers not to take their stress out on the SAA staff. Honestly – do we care about your fragile staff? WHAT an incredibly amazing vibe! Imagine how cool […]
Let this be a warning to all women who date Chris Brown who consider talking out of turn. This, the real pic of Rihanna from TMZ. Now that it’s raining more than ever Know that we still have each other You can stand under my umbrella You can stand under my umbrella [thanks christy]
I trust everyone is tuned into the latest SAA crew scandal? they were caught smuggling weed and now, cocaine. It is not known if the coke has anything to do with Joost van der Westhuizen. iol reports: South African airport security equipment needs to be urgently updated to avoid further “national embarrassments”. Prince Mashele, […]
I’m just gathering myself. Joost van der Westhuizen has apparently been caught in a sex tape, filmed by a whore, whilst on coke. It doesn’t get better than this, ladies and gentlemen. This is the the biggest SA scandal since Hansie lied to us. Quietly enjoy this, from HEAT: You’ve seen the headlines and read […]
Chris Brown, Umbrella star Rihanna’s boyfriend, klapped her after a pre-Grammy party. He subsequently turned himself in and was arrested. They did not attend the Grammy’s, even though they were both due to perform. Rihanna and her boyfriend, Chris Brown This, from The Times: R&B singer Chris Brown failed to turn up […]
As you might have gathered, I cruised up to Hermanus with The Muse on Friday arvee last week, in lieu of Don Corleone’s 70th birthday being held at Wolff’s Nest on Saturday night. The drive was pretty cool, except for the fact that we had to return to The Safe House about seventy two times […]
It had to happen. It’s just too much for the freaks’ brains out there. You know, actually auditioning on live TV, and in direct contact with “superstars” like Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy “Swazi” Jackson. Now look what you’ve done – this, from the New York Post: An “American Idol” reject who was […]
That’s a bit better! Not to be outdone by the McCartney/Mills divorce chaos, the Madonna/Guy Ritchie affair has taken it to the next level, including crazed fans willing to kill the opposing spouse, in the name of their idol. Check it out, from The Mirror: Guy’s knife terror – crazed Madonna fan’s bid to […]
Capetonians’ favourite pastime of driving absolutely motherless will come under strain this weekend as word is getting out about this weekend’s road block “blits” that will be hitting a blurry road near you. Apparently this season’s road block activity will be the most hard-core ever performed. Ever. In the Milky Way. This is not […]
While our local flying squad rate themselves in their GTi’s and Beemers, and our police chief, Jackie Selebi, cruises around in a Hummer , I think the Italian Police have taken the cake. They have just taken delivery of a brand new Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. No Spice! Imagine this puppy in your rearview mirror […]
Harrods owner and professional conspiracy theorist, Mohammed Al Fayed, is in a spot of bother. A 15-year-old spot of bother, to be precise. Harrods owner and stand-up comedian, Mohammed Al Fayed This, from the UK’s Independent: Police investigate claims Fayed sexually assaulted 15-year-oldHarrods owner accused of forcibly kissing teenage girl Mohammed Al […]
I know, I also had no idea that Barry Hilton was accused of stealing two paintings. Or anything, for that matter. Bazza Hilton Iol reports: Comedian Barry Hilton is off the hook on charges of stealing two paintings. His lawyer, Vanesh Naidu, told Beeld newspaper on Wednesday that Hilton was acquitted in […]
There is ALWAYS time for a story about a £1.2million (about R21 million) cocaine bust on a luxury cruise liner. That’s like, basically, all we want to read about the whole time. Arcadia cruise liner This, from The Mirror: P&O CRUISE LINER RAID NETS £1.2M COKE HAUL By Jenna Sloan 20/10/2008 Seven held after […]
I don’t know why everyone is talking about the “World markets” when something far more serious is under foot. That being the fact that David and Victoria Beckham’s housekeepers (and son) have been arrested for stealing their possessions and attempting to flog them on eBay. David and Victoria Beckham, sleeping.That is how they sleep. […]
At 61, I’d say the news that you’ll be spending a MINIMUM of 20 years in prison probably doesn’t sit well. But then again, after getting away with murder before, it should be a welcomed compromise for OJ Simpson. This, from the San Francisco Chronicle (I LOVE the way the yanks have “chronicles” over there. […]
You’ve heard about the South African Chief of Police, Jackie Selebi’s Hummer. You wondered if the rumours were true and what the car looked like. It couldn’t be true, you thought. It’s too over the top. I doubt you ever imagined it would be THIS over the top. Note POLICE branding on the side, as […]