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Local Zara Fashion Range: Seasonal Or Laziness? - “I obviously popped into Zara whilst in Jo’burg last week – nothing like a bit of last minute winter shopping. I must say though I am getting quite irritated to see the same items I bought last November at Zara in Barcelona at the Zara in SA. Is it a season thing?” [popyacollar]

Russia’s New Airbus/Boeing Challenger Crashes, Killing 50 - Indonesian authorities say they have found the wreckage of a Russian Sukhoi passenger plane that had gone missing during a demonstration flight near a volcano on Indonesia’s Java island yesterday, officials said. [smh]

Obama Becomes First US President To Supports Gay Marriage - President Obama’s decision to endorse same-sex marriage staked out a stance that carries uncertain political risks but one he said was rooted in the biblical admonition “to treat others the way you would want to be treated.” [latimes]

In Woolies We Trust – Despite taking a publicity knock earlier this year for copying the packaging of a small soft drink maker, Woolworths has the best reputation among South Africa’s top companies. [timeslive]

John Travolta Was In New York That Day – A receipt for a meal Travolta ate at a restaurant in New York on Jan 16, the date the alleged assault was said to have taken place, was published by the celebrity website TMZ. It also published a photograph of Travolta said to have been taken in New York on that day. Note: restaurant slip says 11h38PM and flight time from LA to NY is 5h30 hours. [telegraph]

Brad Pitt Becomes First Male Face Of Chanel No. 5 – Chanel has announced Brad Pitt as the newest model for their Chanel No. 5 perfume. The Academy Award nominated star is now the first man to be named the face of the French-owned company’s top-selling perfume ad campaign. [abcnews]

Facebook’s Mobile Advertising Problem – Facebook amended its public offering prospectus on Wednesday to note that it is showing fewer ads per user on the site because of its lack of mobile advertising. It is the sixth amendment to the document since Facebook filed for an initial public offering in February. [nytimes]

Britney Spears Signs $15 Million X-Factor Deal – After months of eight-figure negotiations, the pop star has finally signed her contract to join Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid as a judge on The X Factor. [eonline]

Anders Breivik ‘Cried With Joy’ As He Carried Out Killings – The first survivor to testify against Anders Behring Breivik said the accused mass murderer cried out with joy as he shot and killed 69 young people on a Norwegian island last July 22. [globalpost]

Islamic Group Vows To Stop Lady Gaga – A hardline Islamic group has warned it will not let Lady Gaga set foot in Indonesia as part of her tour of Asia and Australia, challenging an army of fans awaiting a concert in the nation with the world’s largest Muslim population. [nzherald]

Pippa Planning Move To New York – Pippa Middleton is planning a move to New York in a bid to rebuild her reputation, and build her public profile (in a good way) prior tot he launch of her party planning book ‘Celebrate’ in October. [dailybeast]

Startup Ducks Immigration Law With ‘Googleplex Of The Sea’ – Blueseed says U.S. immigration law is choking the flow of “bold and creative” entrepreneurs into Silicon Valley. So it’s building a floating IT fortress where entrepreneurs can be bold and creative right next to Silicon Valley without actually setting foot on U.S. soil. [wired]

Facebook App Store On The Way – Facebook is taking a giant leap toward making app discovery a more user friendly experience. On Wedesnday, Facebook announced that it will open an App Center, which will serve as a hub for the site’s social apps but won’t be a full-blown “store” in the vein of the iOS App Store or Google Play for Android. [huffpo]

Iggy Pop: The Crooner! – The “grandfather of punk” Iggy Pop has shed his bad-boy image – transforming himself into a smooth crooner. A world away from the wild concerts he has become well known for, he launched his latest album Apres in the lavish surroundings of a Parisian hotel. [skynews]

362kg Woman Prepares To Tie The Knot – Susanne Eman — who is on a proud quest to become the heaviest woman ever — is preparing to waddle down the aisle to marry Parker Clark, a man she met online. And it’s a match made in heavy-set heaven: Clark is a (thin) chef. [thedaily]

Rihanna Rushed To Hospital After Partying – Rihanna was rushed to hospital after partying at the Met Gala in New York on Monday night. The You Da One hitmaker tweeted a picture of herself attached to an IV drip in a hospital. [dailymail]

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COMING UP TODAY

Maya On Money – Maya On Money is a finance feature, hosted by Maya Fisher-French. She will be teaming up with the Just Josie lunch show at 12h30 every Thursday, to bring us simple and useful finance tips. [2ov.fm]

BFF Show – Although some would love to see them in their regular stiletto clad pillow fights, they have a unique, honest and loyal friendship… Bailey Schneider and Karolina Sky are South Africa’s well-known BFFs.Tune in today from 2-3pm and be a part of the show.[bffshow]

FRESH PODCASTS

The Rolling Stone Chart Show – The Rolling Stone Chart Show – 2ov Radio has teamed up with Rolling Stone magazine to bring you the weekly charts – live to your radio / car / mobile phone! [podcast]

Music Week’s FUTURE FACE of 2012 In Studio – US dance artist, Sarah Atereth popped in to our studio’s on her holiday in South Africa, just before catching a flight back to New York. [podcast]

Here it is, gang! This week’s 2oceansvibe Super 15 multiple!

And there’s not one, there’s TWO! So if the one doesn’t take your fancy, you can try the other.

We have specifically designed this to try and nail a win!

Good luck!

2Oceansvibe Multiple 1 (Odds are 20 to 1)

1) Lions to win, draw or lose by less than 11 (against Blues, Blues at home)
2) Hurricanes win (against Highlanders, Highlanders at home)
3) Crusaders Half time/ Full time (against Rebels, Rebels at home)
4) Sharks Half time/ Full time (against Force, Sharks at home)
5) Stormers Half time/ full time (against Cheetahs, Stormers at home)
6) Reds win (against Chiefs, Reds at home)
Odds: 20/1

So if everything above comes true, then you will win 20 times your money
R500 will win you TEN GRAND!

CLICK HERE TO BET (see top left in yellow when you get there)

Maximum bet R2500

Then..

2Oceansvibe Multiple 2 (Odds are 11 to 1)

1) Lions to win, draw or lose by less than 11 (against Blues, Blues at home)
2)Highlanders win (against Hurricanes, Highlanders at home)
3) Crusaders Half time/ Full time (against Rebels, Rebels at home)
4) Sharks Half time/ Full time (against Force, Sharks at home)
5) Stormers Half time/ Full time (against Cheetahs, Stormers at home)
6) Chiefs win (against Reds, Reds at home)
Odds: 11-1

So if everything above comes true, then you will win 11 times your money
R200 will win you R2,200

CLICK HERE TO BET (see top left in yellow when you get there)

Maximum bet R4500

CLICK HERE TO PLACE YOUR BETS!
See link top-left in yellow when you get there 

Steve McQueen is a fine artist turned film director, who shares the name of the more famous action man and Hollywood icon – yet they are distinctly different. McQueen’s latest offering is another dark drama in the wake of Hunger and gives his audience a voyeuristic glance into the world of a man living with a sexual addiction aggravated by a painful past. Ag, Shame.

2oceansvibe News is pleased to announce record figures for the first four months of this year. From January to April, 2012, we received 1,02 million visits, which was made up of 526,248 unique readers and over 2 million page impressions.

Google Analytics shows figures of just over 1 million unique readers for last year, 2011 – which was just over double the previous year.

With over half a million unique readers so far this year, 2oceansvibe News is on track to double it’s readership again this year.

Thanks to all the readers out there who are clearly happy with the content!

Just you wait until we launch the new site – 2oceansvibe News v4.0 – during July this year.

Watch this space…

Imagine no more, my love. The Mount Nelson has come to the party in a BIG way during winter – and I couldn’t imagine a better place to get cosy during the snuggle season. The Mount Nelson simply LENDS itself to Winter. So warm… So cosy…

Usually when extremely opulent and established 5-star iconic hotels offer a special price, they tell you it’s R5,000 a night, instead of R10,000 a night. And then they give you the smallest room. Right?

Right! But NOT with the Mount Nelson.

Now consider this ridiculous offer for a second…

Spice up your winter with the Mount Nelson Hotel’s three sensational offers

The Suite Life. It’s akin to flying first class except you can run around the very spacious room, the bed is much bigger (and softer), the views are better, and you get to enjoy a bottle of Cap Classique and sumptuous afternoon tea in plush sofas. And the best part: it is affordable at R1 500 per person sharing a one-bedroom suite, including breakfast.

The Epicure. What could be better than enjoying an aperitif in the alluring Planet Bar, toastily warm next to the roaring fire, followed by a soul-satisfying five-course dinner with matching wines, served in the lauded Planet Restaurant. At R1 500 per person sharing a superior room, aperitif, dinner and breakfast are included.

The Spicy Life. A couple’s massage with hot compresses to loosen tight, tired muscles and your very own blend of deeply relaxing aromatherapy essential oils allows you to enjoy your sojourn with all your senses. Later, spicy bath oils, fragrant candles and rose petals: no mean treat at R1 500 per person sharing and includes a 60minute massage for two and breakfast.

Package price: R1500,00 per person
Terms & Conditions:

• Valid for stays between May and end October
• Subject to availability at the time of reservation
• Applicable to South African Residents only – ID number to be given at time of booking
• Excludes gratuity
• Not applicable for group bookings (10 rooms or more)
• Cannot be combined with any other package, promotion or discounted rate
• Standard hotel cancellation policy applies

Travellers are one thing, but I personally, and strongly, urge locals to do the right thing and treat themselves to a weekend at the Nellie. Tell your mates you’re going away and sneak off to the Nellie for a luxurious weekend, packed with high-teas and spas and curries! And fireplaces. And restaurants. And Bars. And 5-star service…

Check out www.mountnelson.co.za and GET IN TOUCH!

Email reservations@mountnelson.co.za or call +27 21 4831733

Yesterday, 2oceansvibe reported that a local man, Guy Hobbs, had accused Elton John of plagiarising and misappropriating lyrics that he had written for John’s hit single, “Nikita”.

This morning, he contacted us for full comment. Read his compelling argument, after the jump.

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With the likes of Mango Airlines launching in-flight wi-fi (they launched yesterday – well done guys!), South Africans will finally be able to tune-in to radio while flying through the sky! And by radio I am obviously referring to online radio – because you can’t get FM in the sky (you won’t on the ground soon either!). And with 2ov Radio already claiming first choice for deskbound online listeners, the same experience will be available in the air!

Mango Airlines have already confirmed that data-heavy downloads (like YouTube) and the like will not be permissable, which is fair enough. Luckily 2ov Radio only uses 20mb of data an HOUR, so it looks like your trips around SA will be quite entertaining! CLICK HERE for Mango Airlines full information on the service. 

Especially with the likes of Bob Skinstad (Wednesdays from 3pm to 5pm), Bailey Schneider (weekdays 2pm to 3pm + 2pm to 5pm on Tuesdays), Just Josie (Weekdays from 12pm to 2pm) and the rest keeping you company! And for the red-eye flights you’ll be able to tune into the smooth sounds of ex-5FM DJ Ian F (with co-host Spike) on our breakfast show weekdays 8am to 10am – coming to you LIVE from our new Johannesburg studios at Melrose Arch! But if you’re flying after 10am and you’re not with the kids, then be sure to check out the cheeky Hardiman vs. Williams show weekdays from 10am to 12pm with Richard Hardiman and Lindsay Williams. 

Get your 2ov app for your Blackberry, iPhone and Android phones by pointing your browser (on your phone) to 2ov.fm and follow instructions from there.

If you have bluetooth in your car or an AUX jack you can even tune in to 2ov Radio in your car. Check out www.2ov.fm for more about that. 

It’s no wonder 2ov Radio gets over 50,000 listeners an hour during peak times.

Imagine if SA radio had VARIETY?

Imagine a station that makes you feel at home?

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