It wasn't quite a wardrobe malfunction, but Will.i.am had an off-script Super Bowl moment of his own during the Black Eyed Peas' performance on Sunday night. The singer delivered a message to President Obama by changing three lines to his band's hit "Where Is The Love?" during the 15-minute medley
As far as political protest subjects go, children's education and creating jobs aren't the most radical of topics, but I appreciate Will.i.am using America's biggest stage for a constructive purpose. Normally, stars treat their Super Bowl halftime appearance as an opportunity to promote themselves, or their albums.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Black Eyed Peas Vs. Tron: A Super Bowl Contest No One Wins
As it turns out, there are far, far duller ways to pass the time at a half-time show than counting the wrinkles on classic rockers. Like counting the times in just the past few months we've seen the Black Eyed Peas on television doing pretty much this same schtick they did at the Super Bowl. If you want to make sure you have the least anticipated Bowl half-time in modern history, a sure bet is to book a group that would show up to play a supermarket ribbon-cutting. .
We all know why this happened. The Super Bowl's producers spent the last few years trying to avoid any chance of another wardrobe malfunction, after the Janet 'n' Justin fracas, resulting in a succession of post-50 superstars like Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, and the Who. But the Bowl honchos were apparently susceptible to the criticism that this made them appear old and out of touch. So when they reversed that trend and booked the Black Eyed Peas this year, it was clear they were out to court the youth audience and avoid age malfunction..
But there might not have been this uneventful a Bowl intermission since the Up With People era of no-name half-time shows. Come back, AARP-rockers... all is forgiven. .
What could the Peas possibly do that we hadn't already burned out on? Bring out the Tron dancers, as it turns out. If you felt like Tron Legacy missed a bet by not having Jeff Bridges lead a war platoon's worth of boogying hoofers at the climax, Super Bowl XLV made up for that missed opportunity..
We all know why this happened. The Super Bowl's producers spent the last few years trying to avoid any chance of another wardrobe malfunction, after the Janet 'n' Justin fracas, resulting in a succession of post-50 superstars like Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, and the Who. But the Bowl honchos were apparently susceptible to the criticism that this made them appear old and out of touch. So when they reversed that trend and booked the Black Eyed Peas this year, it was clear they were out to court the youth audience and avoid age malfunction..
But there might not have been this uneventful a Bowl intermission since the Up With People era of no-name half-time shows. Come back, AARP-rockers... all is forgiven. .
What could the Peas possibly do that we hadn't already burned out on? Bring out the Tron dancers, as it turns out. If you felt like Tron Legacy missed a bet by not having Jeff Bridges lead a war platoon's worth of boogying hoofers at the climax, Super Bowl XLV made up for that missed opportunity..
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Christina Aguilera goofs up the national anthem
Perhaps she was too concerned with breaking Patti LaBelle's record for turning single-syllable words into entire paragraphs during the singing of "The Star-Spangled Banner," but noted ex-teen queen Christina Aguilera botched the national anthem something fierce before the Super Bowl. Aguilera started out all right, but she had a problem with the ramparts -- specifically, the "O'er the ramparts we watched" line, which she left out altogether.
Aguilera tried to make up for it by combining two lines -- "What so proudly we watched," instead of "What so proudly we hailed", but let's just say that it was too late to reverse the error. Twitter blew up, and all Aguilera could do was to oversing every word from there on out, which she most certainly did.
Aguilera tried to make up for it by combining two lines -- "What so proudly we watched," instead of "What so proudly we hailed", but let's just say that it was too late to reverse the error. Twitter blew up, and all Aguilera could do was to oversing every word from there on out, which she most certainly did.
Steelers wanted pass interference on final offensive play of game
Calm down, Steelers fans. It wasn't pass interference.
On what would end up being the final offensive play for the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV, Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams(notes) broke up a fourth-down pass from Ben Roethlisberer to Mike Wallace(notes). The incompletion gave Green Bay the ball with 49 seconds left and effectively ended the game. Both Wallace and Roethlisbeger lobbied officials for a flag that never came.
There was nothing on the play but solid defense by Williams. Roethlisberger had Wallace open in the middle of the field but delivered the ball a little high and a split-second too late. Williams came in and bodied the receiver but didn't make any contact that warranted a flag. The play was there to be made but the Steelers didn't execute.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Justin Bieber briefly hospitalized after allergic reaction
Justin Bieber was briefly hospitalized in Burbank, Calif. on Wednesday night after suffering an allergic reaction on the set of "CSI."
The pop star was wrapping up a day on the set, where he was reprising his role as troubled teen Jason McCann, when he experienced breathing problems and was taken to Providence St. Joseph's Hospital.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Pictures of LeBron James' pretty amazing Miami mansion
Not content to merely tell you that LeBron James(notes) has moved into a massive mansion down in South Beach (overlooking Biscayne Bay, 12,000 square feet, a water view from every room), we now need to hip you to how, exactly, LeBron James' life will look from day to day. Provided he's not pulling into Sacramento at 3 p.m. on a Saturday morning in order to play the Kings that night.
Here are the pictures of James' most recent purchase
The front view:
The place for his two yachts, should he choose to buy two yachts. I really hope he buys two yachts. Keep the fire, LeBron!
His kitchen view.
Another view of his kitchen, because it's a big kitchen
One of the lavatories.
His spa (that bowl isn't big enough for LeBron, but Carlos Arroyo(notes) could totally fit in it.)
His laundry room, because all those "LBJ MVP" shirts aren't going to clean themselves.
A rear view.
Another Biscaine Bay view, complete with a personal bay, where the gentleman sleep all day.
The home theatre.
The master bedroom.
The wine cellar, which would be even better if he didn't fill all those cubbies with wine.
Here are the pictures of James' most recent purchase
The front view:
The place for his two yachts, should he choose to buy two yachts. I really hope he buys two yachts. Keep the fire, LeBron!
His kitchen view.
Another view of his kitchen, because it's a big kitchen
One of the lavatories.
His spa (that bowl isn't big enough for LeBron, but Carlos Arroyo(notes) could totally fit in it.)
His laundry room, because all those "LBJ MVP" shirts aren't going to clean themselves.
A rear view.
Another Biscaine Bay view, complete with a personal bay, where the gentleman sleep all day.
The home theatre.
The master bedroom.
The wine cellar, which would be even better if he didn't fill all those cubbies with wine.
The most counterfeited brands of the season
Luxury items from big-name brands are ultra-popular holiday gifts, but with so many impostors out there, it's extra important to be sure you're buying the real thing. Shopping online places greater distance between you and your purchase (which allows serious room for scams), but these days it's even tricky to spot a counterfeit item in person. The online consumer site SiteJabber has put together a list of the top 10 counterfeit items and brands for the holiday season. If you're looking to buy any of the goods listed below, you'll want to be extra careful about where you buy the item and examine it closely or check the store's return policy before you commit.
Behold! The top 10 most counterfeited items of 2010:
1.UGGs
2.Coach handbags and leather items
3.Tiffany's
4.Athletic jerseys
5.Perfume
6.Nike sneakers (especially Air Yeezy and Air Jordans)
7.Ed Hardy and Juicy brands
8.Watches (like Rolex, Omega, and Tag Heuer)
9.North Face
10.DVDs (especially box sets of TV series)
To avoid complications, you should try and shop from the real, licensed store whenever possible, or a reputable website. Never buy luxury items on the street or from a random site online. Search engines cannot screen for sites carrying knock-offs and the pictures you see may vary from the actual item you receive. Do some research ahead of time to know exactly what your item should look like. If a vendor only accepts cash, this is also a red flag. Keep receipts and use a credit card so you have a record of your transaction.
Behold! The top 10 most counterfeited items of 2010:
1.UGGs
2.Coach handbags and leather items
3.Tiffany's
4.Athletic jerseys
5.Perfume
6.Nike sneakers (especially Air Yeezy and Air Jordans)
7.Ed Hardy and Juicy brands
8.Watches (like Rolex, Omega, and Tag Heuer)
9.North Face
10.DVDs (especially box sets of TV series)
To avoid complications, you should try and shop from the real, licensed store whenever possible, or a reputable website. Never buy luxury items on the street or from a random site online. Search engines cannot screen for sites carrying knock-offs and the pictures you see may vary from the actual item you receive. Do some research ahead of time to know exactly what your item should look like. If a vendor only accepts cash, this is also a red flag. Keep receipts and use a credit card so you have a record of your transaction.
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