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Madonna on M.I.A.’s Indecent Gesture at the Super Bowl: I Am Not Happy

Almost one week after her Super Bowl Halftime performance, Madonna is finally speaking out about the incident that has been keeping the media very busy these past few days: M.I.A.’s flipping the bird at the camera on live television.As we also reported at the time, at the end of her verse on Madonna’s &ld...

11 February 2012
04:08 GMT

Indianapolis Super Bowl 2012 Site Vulnerable to Attacks

Alexander Fuchs, one of the researchers of the Vulnerability Lab, identified two high severity SQL Injection flaws on the official website of the Indianapolis Super Bowl 2012 (indianapolissuperbowl.com). Estimated as being critical risk vulnerabilities, they could allow an attacker to execute SQL commands via a remo...

10 February 2012
15:41 GMT

Madonna Is Furious that M.I.A. Stole Her Thunder at the Super Bowl

Over the weekend, Madonna performed at the Super Bowl during Halftime, on what was definitely the most talked about performance of her career. It was, however, shaded by one particular incident, one that got her very upset. As we also reported on Monday, at the end of her verse on Madonna's “Give Me All Yo...

8 February 2012
12:11 GMT

Viral of the Day: Aberdeen from Puppy Bowl

If you're not a fan of football but still want to feel included in this whole Super Bowl madness, here's something that could probably make do, assuming, of course, you don't overdose on the cuteness. Each year, Animal Planet holds the animal correspondent of the Super Bowl. It's called the Pu...

7 February 2012
10:49 GMT

M.I.A. to Pay FCC Fine for Super Bowl Gesture Out of Her Own Pocket

At this year's Super Bowl, Madonna, the Halftime performer, was on her best behavior but not the same can be said about one of the acts that came out to support her, rapper M.I.A. For flipping the bird to the camera, she may have to pay the fine out of her own pocket. As we also informed you yesterday, during Ma...

7 February 2012
07:36 GMT

Gisele Bundchen Throws Tom Brady's Team Mates Under the Bus for Super Bowl

This year's Super Bowl didn't end well for the New England Patriots. As with every other game, one team had to lose and it wasn't the New York Giants. If you ask Gisele Bundchen, she knows the reason for the defeat of the Patriots. After the game, representatives of the media rushed to the “bow...

7 February 2012
06:29 GMT

Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton Sing “America the Beautiful”

Kelly Clarkson wasn't the only singer to touch the hearts of millions of Americans at this year's Super Bowl game. Miranda Lambert and husband Blake Shelton did the same, as the video above will confirm. The country singing super couple held hands as they delivered a pitch-perfect “America the Beautif...

7 February 2012
04:00 GMT

Jay Leno Runs into Madonna in Super Bowl Ad

Madonna is riding the wave these days. Not only was she the Halftime performer at this year's Super Bowl, but she was also the piece de resistance in the new ad for Jay Leno's The Tonight Show. The clip, which you can see in full above, sees Leno in an elevator, where he's joined by Madonna. They don&#...

7 February 2012
03:48 GMT

Piers Morgan Rips into Madonna for Super Bowl Halftime Performance

It's no secret anymore that there's no love lost between CNN talk show host Piers Morgan and pop singer Madonna, though the feud seems to be mostly one-sided. After her performance at this weekend's Super Bowl, Morgan took to Twitter to vent. After banning her from his show indefinitely and more than o...

7 February 2012
03:31 GMT

Mobile Accounted for 41 Percent of Super Bowl Ad Google Searches

The Super Bowl is over, it's time for the roundups. Google has taken a look at its searches over the weekend and has revealed some of the more interesting stats. Unsurprisingly, the attention was more on the stuff going on around the Super Bowl, than on the actual game. One interesting trend that Google noticed...

6 February 2012
13:51 GMT

Best Super Bowl Movie Trailers

With Super Bowl being an event with an audience of well over 100 million fans from all over the world, it makes sense to pay a fortune to have an ad running during it. Below are some of the best trailers released. We've already talked about “Battleship” and “The Avengers.” While we try...

6 February 2012
11:54 GMT

“Battleship” Super Bowl Trailer: Like “Transformers” at Sea

One of the most hotly anticipated releases of 2012 is “Battleship,” a film based on Hasbro's game that no one thought likely to be turned into a movie. A new trailer for it ran last night, during the Super Bowl game.While previously released footage for the movie hinted that aliens are coming from ou...

6 February 2012
11:30 GMT

Chrysler's “It's Halftime in America, Gotham City” Super Bowl Ad

Here's an ad from last night's Super Bowl to make the best of both worlds: cars and films. Chrysler had one ad running during the game last night but, since none was premiered for the upcoming Chris Nolan Batman film, we have just the thing for you. Whereas other movie studios had trailers run during t...

6 February 2012
10:52 GMT

The Voice Super Bowl Ad: Betty White Is Still Too Hot to Handle

Betty White is still the bomb. After receiing a huge career boost with the Snickers Super Bowl ad a few years back, the 90-year-old cheeky star is writing history again: this time, in a new ad for the second season of The Voice. The new ad for the NBC show aired last night during the Super Bowl and, useless to say, B...

6 February 2012
10:27 GMT

Ricky Gervais, Mary Louise Parker in Time Warner Cable Super Bowl Ad

Hate him or love him, but Ricky Gervais has proved to be the right man to get people talking, so having him in an ad to air during the Super Bowl is perhaps one of the smartest marketing moves imaginable. The British comedian, “Weeds” star Mary Louise Parker, zombies and soldiers, all join forces for the ...

6 February 2012
10:15 GMT

“The Avengers” Super Bowl Ad: “We Have a Hulk!”

The Super Bowl has also brought plenty of surprises for movie fans, especially for those keeping an eye out for a new trailer of the upcoming “The Avengers.” Just check out the clip above to see it in full. After a lot of teasing, Marvel has finally unveiled a new trailer for the upcoming blockbuster, whi...

6 February 2012
08:40 GMT

The Super Bowl Sets Twitter Records, Only Shadowed by the Japanese

Twitter and TV go hand in hand like, well, Twitter and TV. People are getting increasingly accustomed to commenting on the site during big TV events in particular, effectively sharing the experience with their Twitter friends. The latest Super Bowl, as you might expect, did not disappoint. In fact, again as you migh...

6 February 2012
08:31 GMT

Download the Super Bowl XLVI Commemorative iPad App

NFL Enterprises has released the official Super Bowl XLVI Commemorative app for iPad. Presented by NFL Magazine, the app lets you celebrate Super Bowl XLVI with official video highlights of the game, interviews, pictures, animated plays, and stadium shots. Super Bowl XLVI Commemorative App chronicles the team's...

6 February 2012
08:07 GMT

Kelly Clarkson Sings National Anthem at Super Bowl – Flawless

We all know how people at home react when a singer messes up the National Anthem, especially if it happens during such a mediated event as the Super Bowl. Luckily, Kelly Clarkson is a true pro.The original American Idol took to the field this weekend to perform “The Star Spangled Banner” at the Super Bowl...

6 February 2012
04:51 GMT

M.I.A. Flips the Bird at Super Bowl, NBC Apologizes

When everybody should be talking about Madonna's incendiary performance halftime in the Super Bowl, they're debating how scandalous M.I.A.'s gesture during the same gig was. Check out the video above to see what the fuss is all about. While performing with Madonna on “Give Me All Your Luv,”...

6 February 2012
03:58 GMT

Watch Madonna's Super Bowl Halftime Performance

Last night at the Super Bowl, Madonna performed during what has come to be known as the most expensive and mediated 10+ minutes of American pop music. You can watch her entire gig above. For about 13 minutes, Madonna danced and sang her heart out (apparently live only towards the end), putting on a show like no oth...

6 February 2012
03:35 GMT

Samsung Galaxy Note Up for Pre-Order at Best Buy and AT&T

Officially introduced in the United States during Super Bowl, Samsung Galaxy Note is now available for pre-order via AT&T and Best Buy.   Unveiled earlier last month, Samsung Galaxy Note will be available for purchase through AT&T starting February 19. Customers who wish to pre-order the smartphone can do so for...

6 February 2012
03:31 GMT

Have a Look at Samsung’s Super Bowl Commercial

Samsung has been pushing its mobile phones hard to the US market lately, especially with video ads that bite at Apple. A new such commercial is now available for your viewing pleasure. This is none other than Samsung’s 90-second Super Bowl XLVI spot, which was aired on Sunday, and which stars the company&rsqu...

6 February 2012
02:21 GMT

Best Buy Offers a Free Flip Cover Case with Samsung Galaxy Note Pre-Order

Samsung and AT&T have already confirmed that the Galaxy Note will be available for purchase on February 19 for $299.99 (230 EUR) with a new two year agreement.However, starting February 5, customers who want to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Note will be able to do so via Best Buy.The retailer will also throw in a free...

4 February 2012
09:41 GMT

“Madden NFL 12” for Android Now Available for Only $0.99

To celebrate this year’s Super Bowl XLVI EA Mobile decided to discount its highly-acclaimed “Madden NFL 12” game title for Android devices. Starting today, Android enthusiasts can purchase the game for only $0.99, which is about $4 lower than the game suggested retail price. Both European ...

3 February 2012
21:01 GMT

307 Domains Seized by the DHS in Preparation for Super Bowl

The Department of Homeland Security’s ICE unit has kept itself busy these days launching an operation called “Operation Fake Sweep” in preparation of the Super Bowl that’s about to take place this weekend. According to TorrentFreak, authorities didn’t initially admit that the seizures ...

3 February 2012
08:16 GMT

The Patriots Lead the Giants in Pre-Super Bowl Yahoo Searches

Regardless of whether you're in the US or not, the Super Bowl is coming this weekend. And, regardless of whether you care or not, you're going to be hearing more about it. In that vein, Yahoo has now shared some search stats leading up to the big match on Sunday, pitting the two NFL teams, the New York Gia...

3 February 2012
07:11 GMT

Super Bowl Ad for “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” Brings the Big Guns

The Super Bowl trailer for the upcoming “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” has just dropped – and let's just say it's as action-packed as the two clips released before it. You can see it in full above. However, unlike the previously released footage from the sequel, this one focuses more on Dwayne &l...

2 February 2012
09:28 GMT

Samsung Releases Source Code for AT&T Galaxy Note

The Galaxy Note is Samsung’s new star in the United States. Earlier this year the handset maker announced that the smartphone would be available for purchase via AT&T on February 19.   Those anxious to grab it should know that the Galaxy Note will be available for pre-order starting February 5, the day of the Su...

2 February 2012
04:17 GMT

Volkswagen Unveils Super Bowl Ad: The Dog Strikes Back

Volkswagen has just unveiled its brand new Super Bowl ad, which will be cut down to 30 seconds and will then run during the game. If you remember last year's video with the Darth Vader kid, you will love the brand new one. Just in case, because we want you to be able to fully appreciate the awesomeness of the ne...

2 February 2012
03:57 GMT

Samsung Teases Galaxy Note Super Bowl Commercial

Samsung announced earlier this week that it will air its first-ever commercial during this year’s Super Bowl, which is set for this Sunday. With this ad, the Korean handset maker plans to rise the excitement around its new Samsung Galaxy Note phablet. The Galaxy Note was confirmed by AT&T for February 19, ...

1 February 2012
15:01 GMT

Organizers: This Super Bowl Is the Most Technologically Secure in History

Night-vision cameras, mobile gamma-ray scanners, explosion-proof manhole covers and an $18 million (12.5 million EUR) regional operations center. No, we’re not talking about the latest James Bond movie, instead we’re referring to this year’s Super Bowl, considered by the organizers “the most t...

1 February 2012
07:18 GMT

Explosive Super Bowl Teaser for “The Avengers”

With Super Bowl practically around the corner, companies and movie studios are rushing to get us all pumped up about their offering with ads and teasers for ads. Marvel is also included. Above is a teaser for the ad that will run during the Super Bowl, meant to drum up publicity for the May 4 release.The short clip, ...

1 February 2012
05:42 GMT

Galaxy Note Featured in Samsung's First Ever Super Bowl Ad

Samsung wants to show its commitment to the US smartphone market with a new premiere. The Korean handset maker announced its first-ever Super Bowl ad would feature the recently unveiled Samsung Galaxy Note.   Although the company mentions that the Galaxy Note will be launched on the same date as the Super Bowl, ...

31 January 2012
14:31 GMT

Matthew Broderick Is Ferris Bueller in New Honda Super Bowl Ad

For a few days now, there's been a lot of talk about how Matthew Broderick might reprise his part as Ferris Bueller in a sequel or a remake of the comedy hit “Ferris Bueller's Day Off.” Above is what started all this. Broderick never planned on shooting a remake – he was shooting an ad for...

31 January 2012
11:31 GMT

David Beckham Unveils Underwear Super Bowl Ad

After considerably boosting sales for Armani, David Beckham is using his appeal with the ladies to push his own line of underwear. The ad that will air during the Super Bowl has just been unveiled. You can see it below in full and, though it's artsy in the extreme, it's best to note that *some viewer discre...

31 January 2012
10:41 GMT

Audi Super Bowl Ad: Vampire Party

“Twilight” non-fans (to avoid calling them haters) say that the saga killed everything that was best about vampires. If you happen to be among those who believe that, Audi has just the thing for you.With Super Bowl just around the corner, all major companies are rushing to present the ads that will featur...

31 January 2012
10:03 GMT

Elton John Offers Madonna Advice for Super Bowl Performance

Sir Elton John is now shooting for a Pepsi commercial that will air during this year's Super Bowl. ABC caught up with him on the set of the ad – and got him to send Madonna a word of advice for her halftime performance. Check out the video below to see for yourself. During the much-mediated sports even...

31 January 2012
05:11 GMT

Madonna Puts Janet Jackson on Blast: You're Not Interesting, Cutting Edge

Another day of promoting her new music and her new film, another jab at a fellow performer. In a recent interview, Madonna took a not so delicate swipe at Janet Jackson for that infamous wardrobe “malfunction” during her Super Bowl performance. You can see the video of it above – but suffice it to s...

31 January 2012
01:22 GMT

Super Bowl XLVI Commercials Coming to Their Own YouTube Channel

YouTube has partnered with NBC Sports and created Ad Blitz, an YouTube channel entirely focused on the World's biggest single day sporting event, the NFL's 2012 Super Bowl game.After this Sunday's Championship games decided this year's finalists, companies and websites around the Internet official...

24 January 2012
12:33 GMT

Dogs Sing Star Wars Song in Volkswagen Super Bowl Teaser

The Super Bowl frenzy can officially kick off now. Volkswagen has just released an awesome new teaser for the major sporting event, featuring 12 dogs and one very familiar song. You can see it in full above. The 12 canines (a chorus, if you will), some of them even dressed in proper “Star Wars” attire, do...

19 January 2012
08:32 GMT

Madonna to Perform at Super Bowl Halftime Show

After the rather disappointing performance of the Black Eyed Peas at the Super Bowl XLV, it would seem that organizers are bent on making next year’s edition better. Reports say that Madonna is likely to perform at the halftime show. NME says that various voices online are saying that Madonna has already bee...

5 October 2011
02:40 GMT

Groupon Pulls Controversial Super Bowl Ads

Groupon has had enough of the Super Bowl ads controversy and is calling it quits. It announced that it's pulling the ads altogether, so your TV and computer should be safe from now on. The ads provided a contrast between important causes like deforestation, the independence of Tibet, or endangered animals and th...

11 February 2011
10:30 GMT

Here Are the First Details on Madden NFL 12

The Super Bowl has just been decided and that means that there's a whole new season for the NFL fans to be looking forward to and that a special subset of fans, those who focus on virtual as well as real world football experience, is also looking forward to any information they can find on Madden NFL 12. And ...

10 February 2011
17:31 GMT

The Super Bowl Sets New Twitter Record for Sporting Events

Any event that captures the attention of a lot of people is going to make a big splash on Twitter. The World Cup last year got people so worked up that Twitter had a hard time staying online and available for everyone. It also marked the period with the biggest number of tweets coming in each second. But it didn'...

10 February 2011
04:28 GMT

Joan Rivers’ Body in Go Daddy Super Bowl Commercial Is Tabitha Taylor’s

At the Super Bowl XLV, GoDaddy.co unveiled its new Go Daddy Girl in a 30-second ad that ran in what is believed to be the most expensive advertising time on TV. She’s Joan Rivers and, at 77, she has a body women of 20 would kill for. The only problem is, according to rumblings online, that it may not be her bod...

8 February 2011
06:55 GMT

Joan Rivers Rips into Christina Aguilera: She Was Thinking About Food at the Super Bowl

Christina Aguilera said she got “lost in the moment” and got the lyrics to the National Anthem mixed up in her Super Bowl XLV performance. Joan Rivers says she was thinking about food and that’s why it happened. Comedienne Joan Rivers was never the one to mince her words so it should probably co...

8 February 2011
06:16 GMT

Fergie Apologizes for Her and Christina Aguilera’s Performance at Super Bowl XLV

Don’t blame Christina Aguilera if you were personally offended that she messed up the lyrics of the National Anthem at the Super Bowl. Don’t blame Fergie for how bad she sounded at times. “We’re human.” Following intense criticism of both performances (Aguilera’s and the Black E...

8 February 2011
05:12 GMT

Simon Cowell’s X Factor Super Bowl XLV Ad Brings in 100 Million Viewers

Last night at the Super Bowl, Simon Cowell and Fox introduced the first teaser trailer for the US version of the insanely popular X Factor show. About 100 million people tuned in to see it, it has emerged. Talk about Cowell using the Super Bowl to premiere a teaser for his much-hyped new program began early on Sa...

7 February 2011
10:01 GMT

Best Movie Ads at Super Bowl XLV

The Super Bowl is not just a wonderful occasion for football fans to come together for a one of a kind sporting event: it’s also the best occasion ever for companies to advertise their products and for movie studios to reveal teasers of their upcoming blockbusters. Several 30-second teasers ran during commercia...

7 February 2011
08:20 GMT


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