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Rob Gronkowski Runs Up $9000 (€6,825) Tab for Super Bowl Party

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is a big spender, and his tab at this year's Super Bowl party is enough to put the likes of Paris Hilton to shame. He reportedly partied hard with his friends on the day of the Big Game, dishing out $9000 (€6,825) for the Super Bowl extravaganza. The Los Ange...

22 February 2013
11:47 GMT

Pair Sneaked into the Superdome During Beyonce’s Super Bowl Performance – Video

A couple of students at Savannah State University were able to sneak into this year's Super Bowl while Beyonce was offering the perfect distraction with her halftime performance. They videotaped themselves as they conquered the Superdome, passing security staff and walking through tunnels. It appears 4,000 gua...

16 February 2013
03:26 GMT

O.J. Simpson Threw a Super Bowl Party in His Prison Cell

O.J. Simpson is in prison for the next 33 years and, according to recent tax liens, not paying his dues to the Tax Man but that’s not to say he can’t have his fun. According to new reports, he’s had plenty of that on the occasion of the Super Bowl.Because he is one of the few inmates to have a TV in...

13 February 2013
11:26 GMT

Beyonce’s Unflattering Super Bowl Photos Go Viral – Gallery

Whether you like Beyonce or not, you have to admit that she occasionally makes the funniest faces when she’s performing live. Shortly after her Super Bowl performance, her publicist tried to ban several unflattering pics making the rounds. In doing so, she actually poured fuel on the fire, because those very ...

8 February 2013
09:48 GMT

Beyonce’s Publicist Tries to “Ban” Unflattering Super Bowl 2013 Photos

Beyonce slayed it at the Super Bowl 2013, with her Halftime show. In fact, some say, she was so fierce and hot she even managed to cause the power outage at the Superdome. While words of high praise are ok, posting unflattering photos of the star are big no-no, as BuzzFeed has learned. The e-zine has posted a blo...

6 February 2013
08:46 GMT

Bar Refaeli Kisses a Geek, Go Daddy Sees Record Sales – Video

Companies pour millions of dollars into Super Bowl hoping to get some to return. For some it pays off, for some it doesn't. One prerequisite though would seem to at least have a good ad to showcase during the game, when a standard 30-second clip cost $3.8/€2.8 million this year. Not many get that point though a...

6 February 2013
07:03 GMT

PETA Slams Beyoncé for Super Bowl Costume

More often than not, PETA gets to pick on Lady Gaga and her not-so-animal-friendly wardrobe. Still, it looks like the time has come for this organization to also give Beyoncé some grief. To cut a long story short, Beyoncé's Super Bowl costume (i.e. the one made from python and iguana skin, and so...

6 February 2013
01:07 GMT

Beyonce Criticized for Too Revealing Super Bowl 2013 Outfit

Beyonce did not disappoint with her Halftime performance at the Super Bowl 2013 the other night but, as the saying goes, you can’t please everybody. Voices are now saying her outfit was a bit too revealing for the occasion. As we also reported the other day, Bey’s Super Bowl performance stood out for var...

5 February 2013
13:51 GMT

Beyonce Had Wardrobe Malfunction at the Super Bowl 2013

Beyonce performed at the Halftime Super Bowl 2013 and pretty much killed it. Not only did the show include a Destiny’s Child reunion, but fierce dance moves, live music and even fiercer attitude. If one is to believe reports online – and even some photos as well – the show might have included some...

5 February 2013
09:13 GMT

Scientology Pays $8 Million (€5.9 Million) to Run Ad During the Super Bowl

In between ads for cars, beer, food and snacks, web services and pretty much everything else in between, that ran at the Super Bowl 2013, there was also a 60-second spot for the Church of Scientology. You can find it below, embedded at the end of the video. The ad is extremely classy and simple, until the sciento...

5 February 2013
03:14 GMT

Go Daddy Super Bowl Nerd Is Now a Hottie Himself

The Go Daddy Super Bowl ad featuring Bar Refaeli and some chubby, curly-haired, red-cheeked nerd was definitely one of the most talked about commercials to air during the game. It has also boosted the nerd’s profile considerably. Speaking of which, above is the extended version of the ad. Be warned though tha...

5 February 2013
02:58 GMT

Lil Wayne Gets into Fight with Cameraman at Super Bowl 2013 – Video

Lil Wayne already has a reputation of a troublemaker but, at least, he knows when to walk away from a fight. Check out the video above to see him get into an altercation with a cameraman at the Super Bowl 2013 over the weekend. The first part of the vid shows the rapper yelling at the cameraman to “look at me...

5 February 2013
02:42 GMT

Beyonce Gushes About Destiny’s Child Reunion at the Super Bowl 2013 – Video

Beyonce, Kelly and Michelle, aka Destiny’s Child, were reunited at the Super Bowl XLVII, during Beyonce’s Halftime performance. Above is a video of the singer right after the show, in which she gushes about the reunion. Also featured are other celebrities (Alec Baldwin, John Travolta, and others) talkin...

5 February 2013
02:29 GMT

Beyonce Is “Honored” by Destiny’s Child Reunion at the Super Bowl 2013

Beyonce performed at the Super Bowl 2013 Halftime, singing live as she promised she would. Halfway through the show, she was joined on stage by her Destiny’s Child mates – and she says she was “honored” to be in such select company. After the show, Beyonce posted a handwritten letter to her o...

4 February 2013
10:29 GMT

“So God Made a Farmer” Super Bowl Ad Is Based on Old YouTube Video

One of the most exquisite ads airing during the commercial break at the Super Bowl XLVII last night was “So God Made a Farmer” from Ram Trucks, which you can see embedded above. Featuring the famous speech “God Made a Farmer” from radio broadcaster Paul Harvey together with incredibly beauti...

4 February 2013
10:17 GMT

Beyonce Flashes Illuminati Sign During Super Bowl 2013 Halftime Performance

Because there’s nothing better than a good Illuminati conspiracy theory, here’s the latest: sometime during her electrifying Super Bowl 2013 Halftime performance, Beyonce flashed an Illuminati sign. Now we know why the power went off in the Superdome, delaying the game for a good 34 minutes, give or tak...

4 February 2013
09:53 GMT

SodaStream Banned Super Bowl 2013 Ad Goes Viral – Video

One of the best ads at the Super Bowl 2013 is one that you didn’t see during the game because CBS turned it down. It has now gone viral and, as usual, you can check it out below in full. It’s a humorous commercial for SodaStream. As for the reason it was banned, well, seeing how it pokes fun at Pepsi an...

4 February 2013
09:37 GMT

Justin Timberlake Performs at Super Bowl 2013 Party – Video

Justin Timberlake is warming up for the Grammys 2013. He is scheduled to perform live at the awards ceremony this month so, in the meantime, he entertained guests at the DirecTV Super Bowl party last night. Check out the video above to see him perform his brand new single “Suit & Tie,” a collaboration w...

4 February 2013
08:21 GMT

Watch: “So God Made a Farmer” Commercial Promotes Traditional Farming

As far as commercials go, “God Made a Farmer” video of motor company Dodge has turned out to be the winner of this year's Super Bowl. The video features Paul Harvey's voice, and makes a case of how traditional farming techniques are far better than current society's heavily industrialized ...

4 February 2013
08:15 GMT

Joe Flacco’s Swearing at the Super Bowl 2013 Could Result in FCC Fine

The Super Bowl XLVII went off without a glitch last night, at least where wardrobe malfunctions were concerned, because there was a major power outage that delayed the game by over 30 minutes. However, the surprise for audiences at home came at the end of the game, when Joe Flacco, the quarterback for the Baltimore...

4 February 2013
07:38 GMT

Psy Is Back for Wonderful Pistachios at the Super Bowl 2013 – Video

Psy, the South Korean pop star who rose to international fame with the viral hit “Gangnam Style,” isn’t really ready to go anywhere yet. In fact, he landed a spot with Wonderful Pistachios at the Super Bowl XLVII. Check it out above in full. Obviously, it’s not the subtlest ad out there b...

4 February 2013
07:21 GMT

Twitter Cared More About the Power Outage and Beyonce than All the Super Bowl Football

Twitter wasn't a hit at the Super Bowl just with the advertisers, it was a hit with the people watching the game as well, which explains why the advertisers are interested. Granted, the most popular moment of the game had nothing to do with the football, it was the power outage. Incidentally, this was probably ...

4 February 2013
06:04 GMT

Super Bowl 2013: What Caused the Power Outage?

The Super Bowl XLVII kicked off on a high note but was cut short in the third quarter, when a power outage paused it for 34 full minutes. An investigation into what caused the blackout is now underway. Officials for Entergy tell ESPN that an “abnormality” is to blame for the incident that has already be...

4 February 2013
05:56 GMT

Viral of the Day: Excited Raven Makes Confetti Snow Angel at Super Bowl 2013

The Super Bowl XLVII ended with the Baltimore Ravens as champions, defeating the San Francisco 49ers. At the end of the game, one very excited Raven wrote history by offering the world yet another awesome viral video. Check it out above. It might be short, but it’s definitely worth the time. Obviously, the...

4 February 2013
05:46 GMT

Watch: Best Ads at the Super Bowl 2013

We’ve already discussed some of the most awesome and talked about ads that ran during the commercial break at the Super Bowl XLVII, but there were plenty more where those came from. You will find most of them here, embedded in this blog post. Either starring huge names (Willem Dafoe as the Devil himself, Pa...

4 February 2013
05:31 GMT

Twitter Wins the Super Bowl, Oreo Wins Twitter with Ad Put Together in Minutes

The Baltimore Ravens may have won the Super Bowl, but there's another big winner, Twitter. The site was mentioned by half of the ads shown during the game, no one even came close. Facebook Got four mentions, Instagram and YouTube got one each. Not only is Twitter leading the pack, it was also included in a lot ...

4 February 2013
05:03 GMT

“Fast & Furious 6” Super Bowl 2013 Spot: This Is Vehicular Warfare

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was all cute and fuzzy in the Milk Mustache Campaign’s Got Milk? Super Bowl ad, but he was anything but in the new TV spot for “Fast & Furious 6” released on the same occasion. Check it out in the video above. The old gang is back, but the game has just been...

4 February 2013
05:02 GMT

Controversial Volkswagen Super Bowl 2013 Ad Embraced by Viewers

One of the most talked about ads ahead of the Super Bowl XLVII was, without a doubt, the “Get Happy” spot from Volkswagen that showed a white man doing a Jamaican accent. As much as critics tried to bash it, the ad was received warmly by the millions of people watching the game at home. Above is the ad ...

4 February 2013
04:49 GMT

Scammers Leverage Super Bowl to Harvest Personal Information

Over the past days, as everyone was preparing to watch the 2013 Super Bowl, scammers launched a few malicious campaigns that leveraged the sporting event.  For instance, Sophos experts have identified a Twitter profile which automatically tweeted to users who wrote something about the Super Bowl. Potential vi...

4 February 2013
04:48 GMT

The Rock Is on a Quest for Milk in Got Milk? Super Bowl 2013 Ad

The Rock (aka Dwayne Johnson) may be one of the most physically impressive guys out there in Hollywood, but he’s also among the cutest. Got Milk? has managed to make him even cuter, as impossible as that may sound. Above is the ad for the Milk Mustache Campaign that aired during the Super Bowl XLVII. Yet, i...

4 February 2013
04:40 GMT

Puppy Bowl IX Gives Football Players a Run for Their Money – Video

It may very well happen that some people are not huge fans of football, yet would still very much enjoy spending their weekend watching a sports competition. Introducing the Puppy Bowl, an annual television program on Animal Planet mimicking the Super Bowl with the help of puppies. Sources report that this year...

4 February 2013
04:34 GMT

“The Lone Ranger” Gets Extended Super Bowl 2013 TV Spot

Disney had a lot of teasing to do during the Super Bowl 2013 commercial break and “Oz the Great and Powerful” wasn’t the only movie it pushed on the occasion. Above is the extended TV spot for “The Lone Ranger.” Starring Jonny Depp and Armie Hammer as two unlikely allies in the fight ag...

4 February 2013
04:23 GMT

“Star Trek Into Darkness” Super Bowl 2013 Ad: Our World Will Fall

Trekkies rejoice. The Super Bowl 2013 may be over but we’re still left with the brand new TV spot for J.J. Abrams’ “Star Trek Into Darkness” which premiered on the occasion. Check it out above. Though it offers no new footage, the new ad includes one more line from Benedict Cumberbatch&rsquo...

4 February 2013
03:51 GMT

Watch: “Oz the Great and Powerful” Super Bowl 2013 Ad

The full Super Bowl 2013 ad for “Oz the Great and Powerful” doesn’t include new footage, but it does promise an amazing journey, the likes of which you’ve never taken before. Check it out above. Disney’s new film will be out in theaters this March and, with some help from esteemed dire...

4 February 2013
03:30 GMT

“Iron Man 3” Super Bowl 2013 Ad: The Extended Version

Earlier today, I was telling you that a new spot for “Iron Man 3” aired during last night’s Super Bowl game. Above is the extended version of the same. Though it clocks at over 1 minute, several good seconds are just of Robert Downey Jr. staring into the camera and being his funny self. Not that...

4 February 2013
03:18 GMT

Destiny’s Child Reunites on Stage at Super Bowl 2013, Fans React

It wasn’t the surprise organizers thought it would be but the Destiny’s Child reunion at the Super Bowl 2013, during Beyonce’s Halftime performance managed to get fans extremely hyped up. Check out Bey’s entire Halftime show above: Kelly and Michelle come in past the 7:30-minute mark and lin...

4 February 2013
03:05 GMT

Alicia Keys Sings National Anthem at Super Bowl 2013 – Video

Alicia Keys sang the National Anthem at last night’s Super Bowl XLVII and, regardless of whether you liked it or not, you should probably know it was the longest rendition ever recorded. Check it out in the video above. While fans continue to debate whether Keys’ spin on the “Star Spangled Banne...

4 February 2013
02:46 GMT

Shaq Lip-Syncs to Beyonce’s “Halo” – Video

Beyonce offered fans a genuine visual treat with her Halftime performance at the Super Bowl XLVII, but basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal had something just as awesome to offer: a viral video. Shaq filmed himself lip-syncing to Beyonce’s “Halo,” which was the last song she performed during t...

4 February 2013
02:19 GMT

Watch the BlackBerry 10 Super Bowl Commercial

Canadian mobile phone maker BlackBerry has yet to make its new BlackBerry 10 operating system and devices available for users on the North American continent, yet the company has already fired up the marketing machine for it. The video above represents the handset vendor’s video commercial for the Super Bowl,...

4 February 2013
02:11 GMT

Watch: Emotional Budweiser “Brotherhood” Super Bowl Ad

One of the most awesome and emotional ads that aired at the Super Bowl XLVII just hours ago must be, without a doubt, the new “Brotherhood” commercial from Budweiser. Check it out in full above but, just so you know, it’s perhaps best if you have some hankies on hand, just in case. The ad tells ...

4 February 2013
00:10 GMT

“Iron Man 3” Super Bowl 2013 Ad: Tony Stark Is In for a Challenge

Marvel really did bring the goods at this year’s Super Bowl. A new teaser trailer for “Iron Man 3,” which is out in theaters this year in IMAX and 3D, was aired during the game – and boy did it catch fans by surprise! After months of showing basically the same footage in different clips, Marv...

3 February 2013
23:59 GMT

Watch: Beyonce’s Halftime Performance at Super Bowl 2013

Beyonce promised she would be singing live at the Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans and the video above can confirm that’s just what she did. She also brought along two surprise guest performers. Indeed, as I reported a while back, Beyonce was reunited with Destiny’s Child at the Super Bowl. Though they d...

3 February 2013
23:48 GMT

Lights Go Out at Super Bowl 2013 – Video

It was lights out for a few minutes at the New Orleans stadium where the biggest sporting event of the year took place, the Super Bowl XLVII. Check it out in the video above. The power outage occurred after Beyonce’s Halftime performance, in the third quarter, and only lasted a short while but, nonetheless, i...

3 February 2013
23:29 GMT

Sandy Hook Chorus, Jennifer Hudson Perform at Super Bowl 2013 – Video

Super Bowl XLVII ended with the Baltimore Ravens as champions and kicked off with a very rousing rendition of “America the Beautiful,” performed by the Sandy Hook Chorus and Jennifer Hudson. Check it out in the video above. The children of Sandy Hook, from Newtown, Connecticut, where tragedy struck la...

3 February 2013
23:17 GMT

Go Daddy Kiss Ad for Super Bowl Required 45 Takes

One of the hottest ads that will run at this year’s Super Bowl is emerging to be the Go Daddy one featuring supermodel Bar Rafaeli and a chubby boy playing a computer geek. Apparently, the boy won the lottery when he was cast as Walter. First things first, though: above is the video, just in case you missed i...

2 February 2013
06:03 GMT

Viral of the Day: The Ultimate NFL Fan Experience

With the Super Bowl literally around the corner, perhaps it’s time you thought about doing something for your favorite team as well. For instance, help them be great by donating your healthy organs to them. “The Ultimate NFL Fan Experience” PSA (we can call it that, you know) urges football fans t...

1 February 2013
14:11 GMT

How to Enjoy the "Big Game" with Google, Especially If You Don't Like Football

With the "big game" coming this weekend, which won't mean anything to you unless you're American, everyone in the US is clamoring to get some piece of the attention pie. Samsung's take was to make fun of the ridiculous trademarks which means you can't say things like Super Bowl or even the name of...

1 February 2013
13:31 GMT

Samsung Teases New Super Bowl Commercial: El Plato Supreme

Samsung has had a great 2012 in terms of Android smartphone sales, that’s for sure, especially with Galaxy S III hitting the 40-million sold units mark in 7 months after launch, and the company is happy to share its excitement with the world. This week, this will happen in the form of a 2-minute Super Bowl co...

1 February 2013
09:47 GMT

“World War Z” Gets Super Bowl Teaser

Perhaps one of the most difficult projects Brad Pitt has ever worked on is “World War Z,” a film about a zombie apocalypse, as its name clearly suggests. Above is a brand new Super Bowl teaser for it. I have to say, I don’t think it differs that much from the teaser released in November last year,...

1 February 2013
05:22 GMT

Bar Refaeli Makes Out with Nerd in Go Daddy Super Bowl Ad

As if Danica Patrick wasn’t enough hotness for a Go Daddy ad, the recently released Super Bowl spot brings another stunner in the mix: supermodel Bar Refaeli. To illustrate how Go Daddy is the perfect combination of “sexy meets smart,” Patrick introduces Bar and Walter as the two sides of Go Daddy...

1 February 2013
04:59 GMT


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