2oceans Vibe

Thursday, 1st September is not to be missed! Unless you don’t enjoy the words ‘fine wine’, ‘gourmet cuisine’ and ‘live jazz’ in the same sentence! We do. That’s why we strongly urge you to book for what is sure to be another raging success at the 1800 Grill Room! They’re nearly sold out so I would get moving on that ASAP!

For reservations, please contact info@18hundreddegrees.com
or phone 021 430 0506

I had a dinner party last night at my penthouse at the Cape Royale Hotel, and I must just say that the star of the show (besides the Jack Daniel’s, Corona beer, Boschendal bubbly and La Fee absinthe) was “The World In Vogue” coffee table book I bought for La Muse a while ago. It’s so awesome, many of the guests were rubbing it against their bodies. One of the girls licked the cover. But that might have been the absinthe talking.

I see the book is available at Kalahari.

Success..

Click here to order a copy of THE WORLD IN VOGUE online now.

There are all sorts of Women’s Day specials flying around at the moment. That’s why I wanted you to check out this particular vibe! So cool!

It’s not often that you get all three. That’s why 1800 Grill Room at the Cape Royale has put together this very rare treat. Kicking off next week Thursday (4 August). I would advise you make reservations quite swiftly!

021 430 0506

info@18hundreddegrees.com

On Thursday, July 7 at 19h00, The Cape Royale Hotel’s acclaimed eatery, EighteenHundred Grill Room, is offering a four course meal prepared by their talented chef, Jonathan Gargan, which will be paired with Warwick Wine Estate’s flagship wines.

How much do you think a night like that should cost? R500? Nay!

R335 will nab you this experience, which is completed by complimentary aperitifs in the lobby prior to the meal, and a jazz accompaniment throughout the evening.

Waltz into the Grill Room for an evening of selfish, and delicious, pleasure.

Contact the Eighteen Hundred to make reservations via email, or call them on 021 430 0506.

My primary residence, the Cape Royale Hotel, has been nominated again for the World Luxury Hotel Awards! As with most things here on 2oceansvibe, we like to show our support for the brands we care about and who care about us. My love for the Cape Royale knows no bounds and you need only check out the virtual tour of my penthouse to understand why.

It is on that note that I ask each and every one of you to spare a click and vote for the Cape Royale Hotel, so that it may, once again, claim its place as one of the world’s most sought-after hotels.

The World Luxury Hotel Awards are the world’s most prestigious Awards exclusive to the luxury hotel industry & recognize the best facilities and service excellence the industry has to offer.

Please cast your valuable vote (takes 20 seconds) for The Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Residence in the 2011 World Luxury Hotel Awards. Click the vote button below and you will instantly be directed to the voting poll.

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Some places hold specials. Others hold special events. The EighteenHundred Grill Room is one such place, and what with it perched beneath my beloved residence, the Cape Royale Hotel, I’ve been known to nip in there more regularly than not. They’re laying on the special treatment this winter with a Tapas and Jazz series, happening every Sunday from 12h00 to 15h00.

You lucky fish will get authentic Mediterranean tapas (prepared by EighteenHundred’s wizardly chef, Jonathan Gargan), fresh bread, free bottles of wine, and – best of all in my opinion – free parking with your reservation.

And just when you thought the freedom was at full capacity, you get a dose of free music-induced endorphins via live Jazz. You’re pushing your luck if you ask for much more, I’m telling you.

And while we’re on the topic of the EighteenHundred Grill Room, let’s have a brief chat about an event that you would do well to attend.

On Thursday, June 2 at 19h00, EighteenHundred is offering a four course meal prepared by the self-same Jonathan Gargan, paired with Morgenhof wines, for only R335.

Walk in to the Cape Royale lobby, enjoy the fact that you’re greeted with aperitifs, and waltz into the Grill Room for an evening of selfish, and delicious, pleasure.

Contact the Eighteen Hundred to make reservations for either of the two events via email, or call them on 021 430 0506.

There’s not much more that needs to be said, is there? No, is the answer. It’s pretty much all you needed to hear. Do you even need me to push you over the edge by mentioning the four-course gourmet gastronomic journey, prepared by renowned Chef Jonathan Gargan? Probably not. Seriously, get a grip – it’s not every day these things occur so close to home.

Go on… raise your game a bit.

For reservations contact info@18hundreddegrees.com or call 021 430 0506

While our Facebook photos from the event can give you an idea of the awesomeness of the vibe that day, it can never do it justice. That is why I invented the ‘moving picture’ and, subsequently, this video. Jump in and re-live that day with us. Feel the vibe throughout your body, not just through your ears.

MASSIVE thanks goes out to www.idodigital.co.za and www.freehandproductions.co.za for their full-service filming and editing skills. Highly recommended! Follow the link to check the video.. Continue Reading

Do you stay at work longer and watch Goldfish LIVE-STREAMING on the web, from the roof of the Cape Royale Hotel? Or do you leave work early and watch them on the webcam from home? That is question that our non-winners will have to ask themselves, as we bring you live streaming footage of this monumental exclusive event. A small intimate crowd will be making it, but due to limited numbers, we felt the only way to please everyone would be to have a webcam.

So, do yourself a favour and CLICK HERE to go to the webcam and tune-in from 16h30 today!

Imagine that? Well it’s a very real thing, my friends. Goldfish are performing a DANGEROUSLY intimate gig on the roof of the Cape Royale hotel tomorrow (Friday) from 15h30 and all the 2oceansvibe brands are taking care of drinks. That’s right – we’re talking Jack Daniel’s, Corona, Jack Black, BOS iced tea, Boschendal bubby, De Grendal wine & Pussy Energy Drink!

But because it is so exclusive and ‘intimate’ we can only allow space for eight special people – you and seven friends! So it’s the Cape Royale pool, beautiful boys, beautiful babes, hot music, celebs, super-chilled drinks and some hot tunes!

Oh, and did I mention that the whole thing will be streamed – live via webcam on the internet? So your 9-to-5 mates can watch you from their desks – as you quietly destroy an epic day in the sun! Shame! Shame on you for being such a legend!

I’m FINE with that! See below to WIN the afternoon of your life!!

To win eight tickets (you + seven friends), simply do the following:

- Email competition@2oceansvibe.com and tell us WHY you should win the tickets.

- Send anything you want – photographs, poems – whatever you want.

- We will check it all out and the most fabulous entry (which shows us how much sexy fun you are and and how much you love goldfish and how much you love pool parties and that you promise to be wearing boardshorts, flops, towels and bikinis) will win.

How hilariously awesome is that?

Competition closes at midnight tonight (Thursday night) and if you DON’T hear from us by 8am on Friday morning, then you have NOT won.

If you DO hear from us by 8am on Friday morning, then you will see what the email says – and it will probably say that you are a winner!

Go go go!

The first time I clapped eyes on the Le Cool Cats Vélo bike by Puma and Colette was on the livincool and the Cool Cats websites. I really didn’t expect to get my hands on one, given that Puma only made 50 of them. In the world. With athletes like Usain Bolt being in the Puma “stable” I figured my chances were pretty small.

That was before the concierge at my residence pumped through a text message confirming I had a “fairly large” delivery waiting for me downstairs.

I shoulder-barged Mavis out the way and went down to the lobby. This is what I brought back upstairs. Oh yes, baby! The stars are clearly shining down!

Seth shows off the Cape Royale massive’s gang-sign

The reason why I had spent weeks coveting the bike was threefold. Firstly, the bike folds up, which is pretty handy for when I feel like taking it somewhere in the car. Secondly, the bike has a built in bike lock. You see that wire cable that forms a part of the bike’s frame (you can check behind my left foot in the image)? You can unlock that cable and fix it around a pole or whatever you use to secure it. What’s more, if anyone cuts through the cable, it renders the bike useless. Like your mother.

And lastly, I just dig anything that is limited edition. And, as you will see, I am fortunate enough to be one of 50 peeps in the world who are enjoying this work of art!

I’m number 23 of 50

Yes, those are twin-disc brakes..

Yes, that (23) is Michael Jordan’s number. And no, I don’t know if it has any significance. Ask Puma. They obviously reckon I’m some kind of “online Michael Jordan.” But it’s not for me to say. My number at school when I scored all those tries was 14 and, to be honest, I thought they would have cottoned on to that. Clearly not. But at the same time it definitely is somewhat flattering to be likened to Michael Jordan.

Come to think of it, there was a group of kids at school that referred to me as “The TAJ KING” every time I was on the basketball court. This had nothing to do with India, I should add. The word “TAJ” was actually an acronym which stood for “Turn Around Jumpshot.” I was a bit of a Turnaround Jumpshot specialist, so they were obviously paying homage to that fact when they called me the TAJ KING.”

It’s very humbling, the whole thing.

Here’s a photo of me cycling backwards around Green Point.

Sorry, what did you say?

That’s how I usually cycle. It’s very rare that you will find me cycling the normal way round. I just find it easier going backwards.

Does that make me a bad person?

Hey if you’re keen to join the Magical 50 club, check out this info:

Global sportslifestyle brand PUMA has collaborated with concept-store Colette, artist So-Me and urban bicycle brand Biomega to create 50 limited edition PUMA Bikes, 6 of which will be available for retail in South Africa in October. This combination of art, fashion and bike creates a unique, art-on-the-go fashion statement.

To get your hands on one of 6 limited edition PUMA Bikes, visit Soho in Durban, Cross Trainer Editions in Sandton or Astore in Cape Town. The bikes will retail for R10 000 and will be in store from 1 October 2010.

Sick!

Yawn..

It’s not altogether surprising that the Cape Royale hotel has nailed another World Luxury Hotel award – they are, after all, a 2oceansvibe Partner and winning awards for excellence is pretty much standard around here. And I’m not talking about the standards the hotel has set when it comes to “boutique fully-serviced hotel’ living, nor am I talking about the fact that Cape Royale’s occupancy levels were 20% higher in its competitive set during the World Cup.

More to the point, how can the Cape Royale not keep claiming these awards, when some of the other 5-stars out there are either being blacklisted by the United States for ongoing theft problems, or, even worse, making a name for themselves around town for not paying small operators who bring them business and exposure. This type of behaviour creates, what we in the industry refer to as, a “negative vibe.”

The Cape Royale claims yet another award

Cape Royale, on the other hand, has what we call an “awesome vibe.” Something that you can feel from the moment you walk in, till the moment you collapse on the sofa with a room service menu in your hand. From the World-Class Conference Facilities and Pool Deck / SKY Bar, to the Equinox Spa and restaurants, the “awesome vibe” follows through seamlessly.

Do you know that the Cape Royale has one of only three genuine concierges in South Africa? Yup, It’s true. The Westin Grand doesn’t have a genuine concierge. Neither does the One & Only. I think there is a lot of symbolism there. You see, the training and exams to become a genuine concierge, gives one insight into the “vibe” of a hotel – rather than just trying to deliver good service. That’s the difference – the others are just pretending and doing what they think is right – but they’ve actually missed the vibe altogether.

Without even realising it.

Bless.

Hey, have you checked out the virtual tour of my suite ?

“So this guy walks up to me and says, Hey, what’s your problem?”
“And I’m like, What’s my problem? What’s your problem”

Take a tour around Seth’s primary residence..

CLICK HERE to check it out!

Cape Town’s Westin Grand Hotel
Blacklisted by the United States

US Blacklists “Westin Grand” Hotel In Cape Town – A five-star Cape Town hotel has been blacklisted by the US consulate in the city after allegations of “multiple theft reports” from US officials staying there. The hotel, the Westin Grand, is next to the Cape Town International Convention Centre. It should be noted that this is not my residence, the Cape Royale hotel, which is also 5-stars and also happens to have one of only 3 genuine concierges in South Africa (only 3,000 on earth). [timeslive] [post-publish update - the ban seems to have been lifted]

Federer’s Incredible Shot Wows US Open Fans - You got to see this! The legend of Roger Federer continues! In his first-round matchup last night at the US Open, Federer (for the second year in a row) made an incredible, between-the-legs shot against Argentina’s Brian Dabul that sent the sell-out crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium to its feet. For the five-time US Open champion Federer, it was just another addition onto an already massive career highlight reel. [wired]

Pakistan Cricket Fans Burn Posters Of Alleged Match Fixers (Images) - Pakistani cricket fans burned posters of Pakistani cricket players during a protest condemning them for their alleged involvement in match fixing, in Lahore, Pakistan on Tuesday, Interior Minister Rehman Malik wants to wait for an initial British police report into allegations of match fixing involving Pakistan cricketers before sending an investigation team to England. Palcard reads “Down with Chairman of PCB Ijaz Butt). [newshopper]

France Doesn’t Dig The Iranians Calling The First Lady A Whore - France said on Tuesday that insults in the Iranian media against first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, who has been branded an “Italian prostitute” who “deserves death”, are unacceptable. “The insults in the daily Kayhan and Iranian websites against French figures, including Mrs Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, are unacceptable,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Bernard Valero said. Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton could not be reached for comment. [mail&guardian]

iPhone Saving Lives – Fact – More than three million doctors have downloaded an iPhone app which is replacing the stethoscope in UK hospitals. The iStethoscope app, created by Peter Bentley at University College London, was originally developed as nothing more than a toy. But now more than 500 users a day are downloading the free version of the application which experts say has already saved lives. [dailymail]

Video of Girl Throwing Puppies in a River Causes Social Media Uproar - A video of a young girl throwing several puppies into a river has caused a huge social media backlash on sites like 4chan and Facebook. The backlash is similar to the Cat Bin Lady, skandaal which hit the net last month. Similarly, some members of 4chan started a campaign to find out the identity of the girl, while a related Facebook group has gathered more than 3,000 members in a little more than a day. [mashable]

Lindsay Lohan Reveals “New” Lindsay In Vanity Fair - In a revealing new interview, Lindsay Lohan details the infamous antics that landed her in jail — but insists that her wild-child days are behind her. “I was irresponsible. And I’m not making excuses,” the 24-year-old star tells Vanity Fair in its latest issue, set to hit newsstands this week with this sensationally sexy photo. What about the court-ordered, drug and alcohol counseling sessions she skipped? [newyorkpost]

Zara Goes Online! - Europe’s largest clothing retailer, Spain’s Inditex, is taking its flagship Zara brand online, but it can expect stiff competition from other giants of high-street fashion already well-established in cyberspace. Zara’s virtual boutique will be available on Thursday in selected European markets: Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Portugal and Britain. [luxuo]

Wyclef Jean Lashes Out In Song – When Wyclef Jean released his new single, not many in the U.S. could figure out what it was all about. The hip-hop star sings it in Haitian Creole. But translated, the song reveals an angry Jean attacking the electoral council that disqualified him from running for president of Haiti, accusing the current head of state of being a deceptive “Lucifer” who betrayed him, and urging the country’s citizens to “remain mobilized.” [newsweek]

Oxford To Phase Our Printed Oxford Dictionary - It weighs in at more than 130 pounds, but the authoritative guide to the English language, the Oxford English Dictionary, may eventually slim down to nothing. Oxford University Press, the publisher, said Sunday so many people prefer to look up words using its online product that it’s uncertain whether the 126-year-old dictionary’s next edition will be printed on paper at all. [associated]

Meet Calvin Klein’s 20-Year-Old Underwear Model Boyfriend - Klein, 67, was first photographed with the blond boytoy as early as May and the pair have since been seen at a number of movie premieres and charity events in Manhattan and the Hamptons. Last week, Page Six ran a picture in the paper’s print edition of the two men walking in Manhattan and described Gruber as Klein’s “partner.” Looks like they know something about their relationship that we don’t. [gawker]

Oval Office Gets A Makeover - When President Barack Obama addresses the nation on Iraq Tuesday night, his Oval Office setting will be sporting a new look – and one that pays homage to Martin Luther King Jr. and four previous presidents. While the president and his family were away on vacation in Martha’s Vineyard, workers installed new wallpaper, a new rug, new sofas, lamps and a coffee table. [associated]

Miranda Kerr On Vogue 3D Cover - Miranda Kerr nabbed the September Vogue Italia cover, which is her first. Shot by Steven Meisel, the cover and its accompanying editorial is in 3D. Kerr’s Yorkie puppy, Frankie, shares the honors. Who can argue with a puppy? Especially a Yorkie. I was raised on Yorkies. Not eating them – I mean we had a squadron of little beasts running around the house. [jezebel]

Blair’s Book To Become Biggest Political Memoir Of All Time - Tony Blair’s autobiography, A Journey, is set to become the biggest political memoir of all-time, according to Amazon.co.uk. Pre-orders of the book have outstripped those for Lord Mandelson’s memoir, The Third Man by 36 per cent. Experts at Amazon claim it is set to overtake the former Business Secretary’s sales figures once it is released on Wednesday. [telegraph]

Today Is Spring Day, Did You Know That? We figured it might have slipped your mind. So we’ve done you a favour, and to forever mark the occasion in your mind, 2oceansvibe Radio will celebrate the day with one Robert B. Skinstad, esq., as well as 2oceansvibe Character and in-house music connoisseur, G-Man. Oh yes, we may have forgotten the small matter of the twins. What twins, you ask? The self-same lovely twins who’ll be in studio, in bikinis, getting us in to spring. Tune in to the Spring time holiday. [1-click tune-in at 2ov.fm]

We’re pretty blown away by the response to the “Seth Song” we’ve been playing fairly regularly, over at 2oceansvibe Radio. It’s not only a damn funny tune, but I tell you what – it’s got the heads bopping too! Apparently The Assembly lost their minds to it last Saturday!

The guys behind the tune are none other than I Scream And The Chocolate Stix – the same guys who gave you the sensational online viral tune My Cape Town.

People LOVE that tune – including the likes of Helen Zille, I might add!

So anyway, we’ve had a number of requests for the lyrics of the Seth Song. And here theyt are – along with an online recording of the tune.

Press the orange play button below.

Enjoy!

Professional Crook, Jackie Selebi, Leaves Court
After Being Sentenced To 15 Years In Jail

Jackie Selebi Gets 15 Years Behind Bars – Opposition parties have welcomed the 15-year jail sentence handed down to former police national commissioner Jackie Selebi on Tuesday. Selebi was found guilty on charges of corruption for accepting money from convicted drug trafficker Glenn Agliotti while he was the chief of the South African Police Service and president of Interpol. Judge Meyer Joffe called Selebi “an embarrassment to SA.” I’ll second that. [mail&guardian]

Eminem Blocks Tom Jones From Becoming Oldest UK Chart Topper Ever – Sir Tom Jones has missed out on the number one slot in the album chart, with his record Praise And Blame going in at number two. The 70-year-old is bidding to become the oldest male musician to have a UK number one album, but failed to dislodge Recovery by US rapper Eminem. Sir Tom is trying to take the crown from Bob Dylan, whose album went to number one in the UK in 2009 at the age of 67. [yahoo]

Art world goes mad for Britain’s ‘Mini Monet’ – His paintings fetch thousands and attract buyers from all over the world. But while his watercolours, pastels and oil paintings hint at a talent honed through decades of practice, Kieron Williamson is barely halfway through primary school. The seven-year-old prodigy sold his latest collection of paintings for £150,000 at the weekend, with all 33 works sold in just 30 minutes. That’s close on R2 million. He should put that in his piggy bank. [dailymail]

Morpheus Angry About Daughter’s Sex Tape – In a surprise move, it seems Laurence Fishburne is upset with his daughter’s decision to publish her own porno sex tape. His daughter reckons, “I heard that he’s mad at me, but I haven’t spoken to him yet. I feel pretty confident that I can work things out with him. I think he wants to support me in everything I do, and though he sees this now as a negative, I believe in time he will view it as a positive.” Yes, of course he will. Dad’s dig strangers seeing their daughters’ vaginas. [popeater]

Another Yank Loses The Plot And Kills Co-Workers – Nine people are dead in a workplace shooting at a family-owned beer and wine wholesaler, police said. Sources said Omar S. Thornton, 34, was a driver for Hartford Distributors and was described by a Teamsters Union official as a recent hire and a “disciplinary problem.” I’ll say. Thornton shot a number of people and then shot himself with a .223 caliber semiautomatic rifle as police approached and is dead, sources said. [latimes]

Lady Gaga Admits Using Cocaine Occasionally – Lady GaGa has said that she takes cocaine “maybe a couple of times a year”. However, despite speaking openly about her “occasional” use of the drug, the singer warned her fans not to copy her, saying: “I do not want my fans to ever emulate that or be that way.” She also said she was “quite celibate”, adding that she’s worried that if she sleeps with someone she’ll lose her songwriting talent. Don’t worry babe, we don’t want to sleep with you. [nme]

“Heroes” Creator Tim Kring Discusses ‘Transmedia’ & The Future of Television – In a world where a single TV or laptop screen can no longer contain a worthwhile story, one man dares to spill his epic across multiple platforms. “Heroes had an underlying message about inter-connectivity and global consciousness,” says show creator and writer Tim Kring. “I think we used the phrase ‘we are all connected’ at least 100 times in the first season alone. It’s a message I’m very interested in putting out in the world.” [fastcompany]

Online Threat To Media Tribunal – Online media could thwart the ruling party’s plan to launch a media tribunal that would oversee the content of local publications. The ANC recently released a discussion document on the media in SA, which included the recommendation that a media tribunal be established to regulate the industry. Sadly for them, regulating what is published on the Internet through news blogs etc. would be extremely difficult to police.. [itweb]

Sandra Bullock Is The Highest Paid Actress – and far between, and their paychecks are usually smaller than their male co-stars’. It seems that no number of female-centric hits (like Mamma Mia and Sex and the City) can convince studios to treat the ladies better.And if you’re a woman over 40, you might as well just play a grandma. The roles are even scarcer. But last year Sandra Bullock bucked the trend in a big way. [forbes]

Luxottica Adds A Touch Of Disney To Eyewear Shopping – A wind tunnel. A concierge. A store that’s shaped like an eyeball. It doesn’t exactly sound like an eyeglasses retailer, but then, it’s not supposed to. Luxottica, the $6.6 billion eyewear company with retail outlets like Sunglass Hut and LensCrafters, is experimenting with a concept store that draws a little bit from Apple, and a lot from Disneyland. Very cool! [newyorktimes]

Teleportation Is Basically Just Around The Corner – It’s a tongue-twister, and it can get messy, but “quantum entanglement” may one day make it possible to teleport people across the galaxy faster than the speed of light. And it won’t happen like Star Trek, with people beaming from one place to another. Rather, it involves quantum mechanics in which atoms in different places can take on the properties of the other. [newser]

Local Foodie Blog Right Up Your Alley – It’s not often a new local blog gets me excited. “Confessions Of A Hungry Woman” had me at the intro picture. Written by famed foodie, Sam Woulidge, she reveals, “Perhaps the answer does NOT lie in dieting. Perhaps at age 40 (and a bit), I should begin to honour my body ( in whatever shape it is) and make peace with food. See food as my friend. A delicious, delectable friend. And not some two-faced frenemy whom I profess to love, but secretly fear.” Brilliant! [coahw]

Pamper Yourself Or Your Babe – A lot of people think I might use Maybelline, others think I’m born with it. But the truth is I spend time at Equinox spa – it’s in the Cape Royale hotel after all – so why wouldn’t I? And check this out, they’re doing a promotion at the moment: Aromatherapy foot compress; back, neck & shoulder massage; aromatherapy hand compress, facial & head massage + parking for only R580. Please, give me a break – it’s too easy! [equinox]

Cape Town Winter Specials – Cape Town is a spectacular city to visit in all seasons and in winter, the spotlight falls on the senses: the Mother City is the perfect place to relax and unwind, be wined and dined or be pampered and entertained in style. Cape Town winters are quintessentially cool and can be loads of decadent fun if you’re privy to the secrets of the season. Visitors who came to the city for the 2010 World Cup discovered just how much there to do on the Peninsula and beyond in June and July – and now you can too! [capetowntourism]

[thanks dad, justin, andy]

Pilot Ejects Before Jet Crashes & Explodes – This reminds me of when Goose died. Maverick and Goose had to eject when their plane went into a “flat spin.” Only Goose ejected into the cockpit canopy and was killed immediately. The pilot of the plane in the video above was very lucky to survive, as he ejected just before the plane hit the ground. This happened at an air show in Canada this weekend. Hectique! [skynews]

Alberto Contador Wins Third Tour de France – Alberto Contador of Spain claimed his third Tour de France title on Sunday as seven-time champion Lance Armstrong made his final exit from the race.The 27-year-old Contador stayed safe in the main bunch as the last stage, over 102.5 kilometers from Longjumeau, was won by Mark Cavendish for the second year in a row. Did I mention Tom Cruise was there as well? Oh ja, fully. [latimes]

Video Of Catholic Priests Partying At Gay Club Has Church “Troubled” – Yes, it will do. Using a hidden camera, an Italian magazine owned by Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi caught three Catholic priests inside a gay nightclub and having sex inside a church building. “Those who live a ‘double life’, who do not understand what it is to be a Catholic priest, should not become priests,” the diocese said in a statement. Well that’s fair enough. [gawker]

BP’s CEO Steps Down – Tony Hayward, the embattled chief executive of BP, has agreed to step down and be replaced by Robert Dudley, the company’s most senior American executive who is now in charge of BP’s operations in the Gulf of Mexico, according to a person close to the company’s board. The decision has already been made by mutual agreement between Mr. Hayward and senior BP management. Tony must be counting down the days.. [nytimes]

The US & South Korea Play War Games As Kim Threatens Nukes – The United States and South Korea launched a major naval exercise involving a nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier in the Sea of Japan despite North Korea’s threats of nuclear retaliation. The war games — which began on Sunday — is the first in a series intended “to send a clear message to North Korea that its aggressive behaviour must stop.” Kim won’t dig that. He won’t dig that at all. [natpost]

Steve Tyler Opens Up About Rehab And The Band’s Future – The last time Aerosmith played an American show, things didn’t go so well. At a gig in South Dakota in 2009, frontman Steven Tyler fell off the stage while singing “Love In An Elevator,” causing him to break his shoulder and get a gash in his head — and forcing Aerosmith to cancel the rest of their tour. As Tyler recovered, the band threatened to hire a new singer and told the press they suspected Tyler was back on drugs. [rollingstone]

World’s Strongest Beer Served Using Dead Animals – The stunt has been condemned by animal rights groups as “cheap marketing tactics”. Twelve bottles of The End Of History ale have been made and placed inside seven dead stoats, four squirrels and one hare. And at 55 per cent volume, its makers claim it is the world’s strongest beer. A taxidermist in Doncaster worked on the animals, which were not killed for bottling the new drink, with some having been killed on the roads. [telegraph]

News Of The World Pay Damages To Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie – Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie today accepted undisclosed damages at the high court in London to settle their privacy claim against the News of the World over false allegations that they were separating. They were not present. The News of the World claimed they had visited a divorce lawyer and agreed to divide up their £205m fortune and custody of their six children. Very naughty to tell fibs like that, guys. [guardian]

Techno Stampede Kills 19 People At German “Love Parade” – At least 19 people have been killed in a stampede at the Love Parade dance music festival in the German city of Duisburg, police have said. Police had been trying to stop people reaching the parade area because of overcrowding. But the revellers panicked at a tunnel entrance. About 100 people were also injured, dozens seriously. Personalluy I would never get in the way of any German and his techno. [bbc]

Elton John Animal Farm Musical – Elton John and Lee Hall, who wrote the musical Billy Elliot, are teaming up to create a new show based on George Orwell’s Animal Farm. Lee, who won Olivier and Tony awards for his book and lyrics for the stage Billy Elliot, explained, ‘I’m deep into it, writing songs for pigs and other four-legged friends.’ Hall and his associates have been the movers and shakers behind the project having spent a long time parcelling up the various rights – which at one point brought them up against the CIA! [dailymail]

An End To ChatRoulette Penis Flashers? – Chatroulette has announced that it is going to take steps against the worst offenders on its service, threatening people who expose themselves to minors with the police. The site’s founder said in a message on the site that his company has started to collect evidence and has contacted law enforcement officials about the issue. Not that it will work against guys like Joost van der Westhuizen – who will simply claim that his main chap is smaller than the one in the screenshot. [newteevee]

Goldfish & Ard Matthews Get The Sketchbook Trails Treatment – Taf, the immensely talented oil painter who we have previously featured on 2oceansvibe, continues her amazing journey. This time she has taken on Dom and Dave from Goldfish, as well as Just Jinjer’s Ard Matthews. You’ll remember the radical piece she did of me as a mimed a Celine Dion number at the last “The Vibe” party. [sketchbooktrails]

Beatles Piano Up For Sale – Time for Beatles fans to grab one of the most important pieces of Beatles memorabilia – the piano used by the Beatles when they recorded “Paperback Writer” at London’s Abbey Road studios. The Challen upright piano doesn’t comes in the best of condition, and is covered in cigarette burns and coffee stains, but is a collector’s piece for the vintage value it holds. The piano was also used by Pink Floyd and is expected to fetch more than $152,168. [bornrich]

R99 Beef Wellington Winter Special At 1800˚ Restaurant – Sparkling wine on arrival + 200g Beef fillet Wellington, coated with mushroom duxelles, wrapped in flaky pastry and baked to your satisfaction, served with vegetables and creamy mash potatoes. With complimentary parking thrown in, you don’t really have a reason to miss this famous Cape Town Winter classic! [1800]

Celebrity Twit Pics – Russell Brand becomes the Caped Crusader, Martha Stewart strolls in East Hampton, and Alyssa Milano snuggles with her best friend. Quite exciting, I’m sure you will agree. And that’s before we get into Paris Hilton, Eva Longoria, Jessica Alba, Stefano Gabbana, Sofia Vergara and Ashton Kutcher! What do they get up to on Twitter? [dailybeast]