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Watch Sandy Hook Elementary Students Perform With Jennifer Hudson at Super Bowl 2013

Tom Blunt — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 01:06:19 +0000

Jennifer Hudson not only turned in a surprise performance at the Super Bowl tonight, but she fronted a choir of 26 children from Sandy Hook Elementary School, site of the one of our nation’s most tragic shootings. Hudson and the children performed a very uplifting rendition of ‘America the Beautiful,’ leaving not a dry eye [...]

12 Dogs Who Are Ready for the Super Bowl

Cameron Simcik — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 12:06:21 +0000

One of the best parts about the Super Bowl is that everyone becomes football fans when it rolls around. It doesn't matter where you're from, whether or not you know what's going on or if you're just watching the game for the commercials (guilty)-- it's just a fun ol' time!

Ten Best Super Bowl Quarterbacks Of My Generation

Eric Cornish — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:29:29 +0000

With the Super Bowl this weekend, and two relatively unproven quarterbacks facing off, it certainly doesn't look like the epic battles of the past like Montana and Boomer or Elway and Favre. Instead we have Flacco and Kaepernick, two names that have a long way to go before they're legends. Here is my list of the top 10 quarterbacks of my generation, which starts about 1989, the year I realized what the Super Bowl was.

Should the Day After the Super Bowl Be Declared a National Holiday?

Jon Prell — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:00:26 +0000

The Super Bowl is this Sunday in New Orleans between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens. Super Bowl Sunday has traditionally been a huge day for people across the country and even around the world. It's all about the parties, the commercials, friends, family and even the game itself, which sometimes kind of gets lost in the shuffle.

XII Super Bowl Fun Facts in One Handy Infographic

TheFW Staff — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:49:03 +0000

If your excitement for Super Bowl XLVII this Sunday stems more from a love of chili than a love of football (which is tooootally fine, by the way), here are some facts for you (in handy infographic form!) about the big game and the Super Sunday game to end all games in general. Learn them and you might even score yourself a few extra wings at the party.

Make Your Super Bowl Party So Memorable You'll Never Have to Do It Again

Jon Prell — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:30:08 +0000

Are you having a Super Bowl party at your house, but you would rather stick pins in your eyes? A Super Bowl party is a lot of pressure and some people might feel like everyone else is expecting YOU to throw the party. Who needs people spilling seven layer dip all over the carpet and couch, not bringing anything to drink as a simple courtesy or having to deal with that one guest that wants everybody to shut up during the game and the commercials?

What Jack Harbaugh Gave To Football Besides His Super Bowl Sons

Eric Cornish — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 20:00:16 +0000

We can all thank Jack and Jackie Harbaugh for the game America is about to watch. For the first time in history, two brothers, Jim and John, will face off as coaches in the Super Bowl. A pretty nice legacy for the Harbaugh family, but Jack left his mark way before this game. Thanks to [...]

Jimmy Kimmel Super Bowl Prank – Unplug The TV During The Game [Video]

Jon Prell — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:45:18 +0000

Jimmy Kimmel is quickly getting a reputation asking people to pull off some hilarious pranks. At Halloween, he asked people to tell their kids they ate all of their candy, at Christmas, he asked people to give their kids terrible presents and the video results were nothing short of hysterical. Before the Super bowl, Kimmel asked [...]

Clint Eastwood – Most Inspirational Super Bowl Commercial [Video]

Jon Prell — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:10:04 +0000

Here we are, the day after the Super Bowl and most websites are focused on the commercials. The Super Bowl commercials are the most anticipated commercials of the calendar year and the most talked about the day after. With a cost $3.5 million for 30 seconds in yesterday’s game, they better be good. Budweiser always does great commercials [...]

Blake And Miranda Give A 'Super' Performance At Super Bowl [Video]

Jon Prell — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:21:55 +0000

Super Bowl XLVI is in the books as the New York Giants again topped the slightly favored New England Patriots 21-17 last night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. One of the brightest moments leading up the kick-off was a stirring rendition of “America the Beautiful” done by Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert. At one point [...]

Some Not So Great Super Bowl Halftime Shows

Eric Cornish — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:08:05 +0000

This year Madonna takes the stage for the halftime show at Super Bowl 46. At first glance this seems to be another attempt of bringing in viewers with a nostalgia act. Ever since the Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction in 2004, it seems the booking committee has looked mainly to the nursing homes to find stars like Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, and Prince.

Poll Question – Are Super Bowl Ads Leaked Too Early And Ruining The Anticipation?

Jon Prell — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:47:14 +0000

We are just days away from the Super Bowl in Indianapolis and already, the commercials are creating quite a buzz because a lot of them have been leaked online, some of which have been posted here on our site. Honda has leaked a spot featuring Matthew Broderick reprising his role as Ferris Bueller in a present [...]

Hilarious Acura Super Bowl Commercial Features Jerry Seinfeld Going For Number One [Video]

Jon Prell — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:59:05 +0000

The commercials for the Super Bowl are being leaked like crazy including this new ad for the Acura NSX. The ad features Jerry Seinfeld trying to be number one in line for the new vehicle by bribing the guy who holds the number one spot on the list. Jerry Seinfeld is his classic self in this [...]

Super Bowl Apps You Must Have

Leslie Morgan — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:30:35 +0000

It’s that time!!!! Time to start getting ready for the Super Bowl!!! Time to stock up on beer and chips — and apps! Here’s some apps YOU need: • Madden NFL 12 — Have the Patriots battle the Giants on this app and get a feel of what COULD happen. • ESPN ScoreCenter — You’ll want the latest stats on [...]

Carrie Underwood And Steven Tyler Team Up For Super Bowl 'CMT Crossroads'

Leslie Morgan — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:29:30 +0000

Former ‘American Idol‘ winner Carrie Underwood and current ‘Idol’ judge Steven Tyler will team up yet again. After performing together at the ACMs, they will attempt to recreate their onstage chemistery and magic as part of the ‘CMT Crossroads’ series on Super Bowl weekend.

Concert Lineups Set For Super Bowl Village In Indianapolis

Eric Cornish — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:45:41 +0000

The 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee has announced the complete lineup with times for the musical performances in the Super Bowl Village that will start on Friday, January 27, 2012. Artists include Dierks Bentley and Darius Rucker headlining two of the nights. During Super Bowl week, you’ll also be able to see artists from other genres like LMFAO, [...]

Win A TV And Wings For Your Football Party

Eric Cornish — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:49:52 +0000

WKDQ has teamed up with the folks at Dish Express and Show Me’s to get you ready for the “Big Game,” with a party you won’t forget. You’ll be the life of the party you throw with your brand new 50 inch TV courtesy of Dish Express. Throw in 250 wings from Show Me’s and you’ll [...]

Blake And Miranda Will Perform Duet During Superbowl Pre Game

Leslie Morgan — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:11:58 +0000

If you Colts fans need a reason to tune into the Super Bowl, it was just announced that country music’s hottest couple Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert will be opening up the big game with a duet performance, making the game of the year even more worthwhile for country music fans.

Homeless Couple Going to The Super Bowl

Jon Prell — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:07:30 +0000

Ouida White and her boyfriend Aaron, who live in a homeless shelter in Green Bay, had no idea The Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau was running a contest in which the first person in Green Bay who approached their “mystery man” and asked him “Have you been to Dallas?” would get a free Super Bowl package.

But the pair caught on when folks started walking up to them and asking them this questions. On their fourth try, Ouida and Aaron found the mystery man, and the homeless couple became the big winners.

Keep reading to see a heartwarming video of the couple discussing their wonder at winning a Super Bowl trip when they have just 90 cents to their name.

Go Packs Go!

Leslie Morgan — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:44:51 +0000

Sorry Steelers fans, you gotta admit, this is DARN cute!!! :-)