Thursday, February 28, 2013

Movie Trailer: THE CONJURING [Horror/Suspense] In Theaters 7.19.13

R.I.P: Trayvon Martin - One Year Later - Hoodies Up... Always!



Earlier this week marked the one year anniversary of the shooting death of teenager Trayvon Martin, who was MURDERED IN COLD BLOOD by George Zimmerman.

Continue to keep the family in your prayers as the fight continues to make sure George Zimmerman answers for his crime.

I will never forget hearing the audio of Trayvon screaming for help, only to be shot for no reason by the coward that is George Zimmerman. I cannot imagine the pain his parents continue to go through.

Justice must be served.

Two things we know for sure: 1) George Zimmerman shot and killed Trayvon Martin  2) George Zimmerman and his wife are LIARS

George Zimmerman lied to the COURT... THE COURT FOLKS! [If Zimmerman will deliberately lie to the court, why in the hell is it difficult for some folks to realize he's lying about how the shooting happened?]

George Zimmerman has proven he has ZERO respect for the U.S. judicial system.

 Rest in peace Trayvon. Hoodies up.... Always.

Monday, February 25, 2013

First Lady Michelle Obama's Interview On Jimmy Fallon

FAB FILES: First Lady Michelle Obama And Jimmy Fallon - Evolution Of Mom Dancing Skit!



 Luv it! We have such a fabulous First Lady!!! The best! The entire First Family rocks!

Congrats: Janet Jackson & Wissam Al Mana Confirm Marriage

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With the announcement a few months ago that Janet Jackson was engaged to her billionaire boo Wissam Al Mana, speculation ran rampant about the date of the upcoming wedding and the cost of what some assumed would be a lavish affair.

Well Ms. Jackson stopped the presses and announced she was already married. Deets below:




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Via Entertainment Tonight:

In their first joint statement as a couple, Janet Jackson and Wissam Al Mana confirm the news exclusively to ET, saying, "The rumours regarding an extravagant wedding are simply not true. Last year we were married in a quiet, private, and beautiful ceremony." 

"Our wedding gifts to one another were contributions to our respective favourite children’s charities.

We would appreciate that our privacy is respected and that we are allowed this time for celebration and joy.

With love, Wissam and Janet"

Movie Trailer: PEEPLES [Tyler Perry] In Theaters 5.10.13

Movie Trailer: SIMON KILLER Releases 4.5.13

Movie Trailer: THE NUMBERS STATION In Theaters/iTunes 4.26.13

Sunday, February 24, 2013

'Twist Of Faith' Starring Toni Braxton Available To Watch On Lifetime's Website

Updated: The full version of "Twist Of Faith" is no longer on the Lifetime website.   It was posted for a limited time only.  It will re-air on Lifetime March 16th at 1pm EST.

Music superstar Toni

Braxton recently starred in Lifetime's romantic drama TWIST OF FAITH.

View the trailer below. The movie is available to watch for a limited time on Lifetime's website.

To watch TWIST OF FATE, here's the link: http://tinyurl.com/avf5sgz






TWIST OF FAITH was a good film with a message. Great chemistry between the two characters and the music was awesome of course! Enjoy.

Spotted: Tiger Woods & Elin Nordegren With Their Kids

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Tiger Woods is back on top in the golf world. The mega golf star has been doing his thing on the golf course. Big ups to him on that.

Recently there has been buzz that Tiger wanted to reunite with his ex-wife Elin.

Well the two were spotted Saturday together with their kids, rocking twin caps. Perhaps it's a sign of exes just being civil and friends now, co-parenting their children or the two could likely be getting back together. Good luck to them both.

Definitely rooting for this couple.

If they do decide to remarry, the haters will emerge full force, but they can just STFU.

Additional deets & photos below:



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Via NESN:
It’s been over three years since Tiger Woods crashed his car on Thanksgiving.
That accident led to the reveal of the golfer’s numerous mistresses. Woods and his ex-wife, Elin Nordegren, have rarely been spotted together since 2009, but on Saturday they were together again, according to TMZ.

Woods and Nordegren took in a youth sports event in Jupiter, Fla. together. Woods and Nordegren were photographed walking with their children and sitting together taking in the day’s action.

TMZ reported the pair were together for about 30 minutes before they left in Nordegren’s car when they were attracting too much attention.

Woods arrived on the scene first with the former couple’s son and daughter. Nordegren showed up “about an hour later.” A month ago, reports came out that Woods asked his ex-wife to remarry him.

These new photos of the pair together will likely do nothing to squash those rumors.

Friday, February 22, 2013

Movie Trailer: THE RELUCTANT FUNDAMENTALIST In Theaters 4.26.13

Bonus Book Pick: 'BEST SHORT STORIES BY BLACK WRITERS, 1899 to 1967: The Classic Anthology' By Langston Hughes / Various Writers

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A book I recommend to be included on every bookshelf.  A must for your collection.

'Short Stories By Black Writers' is a collection of poignant, deep, thought provoking and raw stories. Langston Hughes pens the introduction and off you go on a whirlwind of excellent reads.

Lawd Fitz!!! SCANDAL Season 2 - Episode 15 'Boom Goes The Dynamite' [Full Episode]

I don't even know what to say about last night's episode. Stunned at the lengths Fitz is going to keep Olivia in his life, by keeping tabs on her.

Jake [Scott Foley] is actually spying on Olivia for Fitz! I damn near fell out my seat when Jake walked into the Oval Office.

 Fitz ain't playing! He on that 'stalkerish' ish. LOL

But the interesting thing is that Fitz DID NOT like seeing Olivia happy for just a moment when she was on the phone at the fundraiser, assuming she was speaking to another man. His jealousy showed all over!

So to hear him question Jake about who Olivia was seeing [while still keeping the whiskey glass glued to his hand], it was clear.... Fitz didn't authorize or even know that Jake was 'dating' Olivia.

Jake boldly lied to the President Of The United States, claiming Olivia wasn't seeing anyone.

Then... THE END.

The freaking episode ended on that note and there won't be a new show next week.

*FlingsSelfDramaticallyOverTheDesk* I can't. LOL

*Sighs* Missed last night's episode or just want to see it again? Watch it now.

The episode on a whole was hella good as always. Must see tv!


Sneak Peek: Pilot Episode Of The New ABC Show RED WIDOW

Catch a sneak peek of the pilot episode of the upcoming ABC drama RED WIDOW.
The actual premiere is set for Sunday, March 3rd at 9PM EST on ABC.




Thursday, February 21, 2013

Movie Trailer: [#2] THE CALL [Suspense/Thriller] In Theaters 3.15.13

New Music: ALMOST HOME By Mariah Carey - Available On iTunes & Amazon - Buy The Single Now!

Sad News: Star High School Basketball Player Josh Level Collaspes During Game



Such tragic and sad news. Thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest in peace.

Rumor Control: Did Rihanna & Chris Brown Breakup On Grammy Night?

Kim Kardashian Does First Pregnancy Photo Shoot

A Different World's Lou Myers [Mr. Gaines] Passes Away At Age 77



Such sad news. Sending prayers out to his family during this difficult time. Rest in peace.

2.19.13: Vice President Joe Biden Answers Questions On Reducing Gun Violence

2.19.13: President Obama Speaks About The Sequester

Monday, February 18, 2013

Congrats: Fergie & Josh Duhamel Expecting Their First Child

Country Singer Mindy McCready Commits Suicide

[Video] - Kobe Bryant Blocks LeBron James At The NBA All-Star Game

Box Office Wars: A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD Yippee Kiyayed To The Top Spot

The latest installment in Bruce Willis' successful DIE HARD franchise, pulled in an estimated $29,300,000 in ticket sales over the President's Day weekend.

A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD is the number one film in the country.


Full Episode: SCANDAL Season 2 - Episode 14 'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot' [W.T.F.] - MUST SEE TV

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Last week's 'Scandal' episode [#14] 'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot' was off the chain!

Going into the episode, we knew that the show would pick up 10 months later, from the previous episode [#13] 'Nobody Likes Babies'.

Ten months later and Fitz is still angry, upset and pissed at Olivia, for her part in rigging the election.

Fitz has also taken up a new favorite pastime.... drinking. *ShakesHead* Fitz knows better, but he's hurt and feels betrayed.

Fitz is also dealing with missing the love of his life, yet being furious at the same time. Cyrus has also been given the cold shoulder from Fitz. Mellie is STILL being Mellie.

The poor thang realizes her hubby does not want her anymore, but she's willing to stick it out for what... power, money, prestige...ect. She knows Fitz is in love with Olivia. Fitz didn't even want Mellie's BJ!

LMFAO Chile! She should have crawled beneath the floor.

This episode was fire! Cutie Scott Foley was introduced into a new storyline with Olivia, for those who haven't watched the episode yet, I won't spoil it. But this storyline is about to get hella interesting.

But oh Shonda Rhimes and crew never disappoints the ride or die GLADIATORS.

The OLITZ scene and build up to the 'climatic' ending was just like... DAMN! Televisions blew up all around the country.

Tony Goldwyn and Kerry Washington are explosive together. That chemistry is creating havoc, in a good way....globally.

Tony Goldwyn naturally has that swagger about him, and even at 50 he is hella sexy and he just screams ALPHA male.

Damn the way Tony... oops I mean 'Fitz' was going after Kerry... oops I mean 'Olivia', down that hall, and then yanked her in that closet control room to have a much needed *cough* after ten months of not seeing one another and three years since they had been intimate with one another, was just blazing HOT!

The anger, love, lust and time apart just had to be unleashed!

 [I so hope 'Fitz' & 'Olivia' made a baby in that control room... now that would be one sho nuff SCANDALOUS season finale!!!]

As always.. hats off to the entire cast, writers and crew. Another epic episode. Take a moment and watch the latest episode if you missed it or hell just to watch it again. LOL

Tune in next Thursday at 10PM on ABC for a new episode.

Catch next week's promo too. Next week will be Episode 15 - 'Boom Goes The Dynamite'.

Best dang show on television!

Only 8 episodes remain for Season 2 folks.  So ready to hear the official word that we will be getting a season three.






Saturday, February 16, 2013

Breakups: Maksim Chmerkovskiy & Peta Murgatroyd Call It Quits

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Well it seems 'Dancing With The Stars' pros Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd have called it quits. The two dated for nearly a year.

Were there signs of trouble in paradise?  Well not publicly.  Back in late January, Peta tweeted about being in the kitchen cooking dinner with Maks' Mom. A few weeks after that tweet the two were over.

Word is Peta didn't want the breakup. The ex duo are set to begin a new season of 'Dancing With The Stars' in March. Talk about an 'awkward moment' at the workplace.

Additional deets below.


Via US Weekly:
Insiders say Chmerkovskiy ended the romance two weeks before Valentine's Day -- and one week before New York Fashion Week, where he was spotted hanging out with other girls. The reason? "He wasn't feeling her anymore," a source says of the notoriously hot-tempered dancer, who was previously engaged to fellow pro Karina Smirnoff. (He was also linked to his Season 10 partner, sportscaster Erin Andrews.)

Chmerkovskiy's rep had no comment on the split, while Murgatroyd's rep did not respond to a request for comment.

ABC's Dancing With the Stars will premiere its 16th season on Monday, March 18. This year will be Chmerkovskiy's last with the program; he told the New York Post in September that he plans to exit the reality competition after his contract expires at the end of 2013.


Wonder if Maksim heard about or saw his former DWTS dance partner Brandy's recent heartfelt performance on BET Honors... She SANG that song. Tore it up and brought the house down!

Friday, February 15, 2013

Beyonce Officially Introduces Blue Ivy To The World + Sneak Peek At Beyonce's 'Next Chapter' Interview

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Beyonce officially reveals Blue Ivy in her upcoming documentary 'Life Is But A Dream' which airs tomorrow night on HBO at 9PM EST. Blue Ivy is gorgeous!


Be sure to also catch Beyonce on 'Oprah's Next Chapter' at 8PM EST on OWN tomorrow night, right before the documentary. Tomorrow night is definitely a DVR must.

A quick peek at 'Oprah's Next Chapter':

[Video] - Meteor Meteorite Hits Russia! + Asteroid [2012DA14] Headed Toward Earth, Will Pass Safely




 -------------------------- 2012DA14 INFO:

Olympian Oscar Pistorius Arrested For Shooting Death Of His Girlfriend, Breaks Down At Court Hearing - Premeditated?

Movie Trailer: THE COMPANY YOU KEEP In Theaters 4.5.13

Movie Trailer: TRANCE In Theaters 4.5.13 [Red Band Version]

Movie Trailer: THE HOST In Theaters 3.29.13 [Trailer #3]

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Movie Trailer: DETOUR [Thriller] Releases 3.29.13

Movie Trailer: THE STRANGER WITHIN [Formerly known as 'The Stranger Inside' [Suspense/Thriller] Release Date TBA

Movie Trailer: MENTAL [Comedy] In Theaters 3.29.13

Movie Trailer: COME OUT AND PLAY [Horror] Releases 3.22.13

Movie Trailer: THE INTERNSHIP In Theaters 6.7.13

Box Office Wars: IDENTITY THIEF Steals The Top Spot From WARM BODIES

The comedy IDENTITY THIEF knocked WARM BODIES out of the top spot, bringing in a total of $34,551,025 in ticket sales.

Congrats to the cast, especially actress Melissa McCarthy who has been harshly criticized by film critic Rex Reed about her weight.

Well Melissa gets the last laugh... she's laughing all the way to the bank. Cha Ching!


Book Of The Month: [February 2013] - ALFONZO [The Aflonzo Series] By S.W. Frank

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Synopsis:

Via Amazon:

A young Mafia Capo is bringing sexy back in this first installment in the series, Alfonzo!

Alfonzo Diaz has the quintessential New York City swagger and tough attitude borne from growing up in a neighborhood where respect hinge's on how much you're feared. The only male role-model in Alfonzo's life is his beloved Uncle Al, yet even he cannot curb the youth's rebellion, or alter the course of destiny.

Alfonzo's fate was written the moment he emerged from the protection of his mother's womb. The blood of a faceless father runs deep in a son's veins and blue eyes are only part of a deadly legacy.

When Uncle Al and his wife are brutally murdered, the door to the past springs open. Lies, greed and a quest for power which began on the shores of Italy, has reached its bloody hand to New York's inner city to strike at a young man perched to inherit a mafia empire!

A pulsating, adult drama packed with action and romance.

Be forewarned, there are no dancing faeries and sugar plums in Alfonzo's world, that's an entirely different book! 




BE SURE TO READ THE ENTIRE 'ALFONZO' SERIES, THE TITLES INCLUDE:

-ASCENSION: Alfonzo Volume II

-ANARCHY

-ATONEMENT

-AWAKENING

-ANNIHILATION

-AFTERMATH

[Video] 2.12.13 - President Obama's 2013 State Of The Union Address

2.11.13: SCANDAL's Guillermo Diaz Stopped By THE VIEW




 Luv some 'Huck'!!!! Every girl needs a 'Fitz' and a 'Huck' in her life! Real talk!

2.12.13: Mrs. Cissy Houston Appeared On THE VIEW, Discussed Her New Book

Friday, February 8, 2013

SCANDAL [Full Episode] Season 2 - Episode 13 'Nobody Likes Babies' - Oh. My. Daaaayuuuummmmmm!!!!!

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Lawd how mercy!

Last night's episode of SCANDAL was crazy intense! Mind blowing.

Shoot, I woke this morning still like 'daaaayuuuum'. Shonda Rhimes and the entire SCANDAL crew did the damn thang!

From beginning to the very end of this shocking episode, you couldn't blink, speak (unless to cuss folks out LOL), couldn't breathe in some moments and then had to clasp your chest in horror/shock/whiplash, from the pure sheer genius of the SCANDAL writers and the extremely talented stellar cast who kicked ass!

The ending had me throwing the remote, spilling my wine, etc

Emmys all around. Cannot wait for next week's episode. Looks like a furious/angry/jealous Fitz is back. HOT!

Shit I need therapy from watching this damn show. This can't be normal. LMAO - Oh and if you didn't know.... SCANDAL is the BEST show on television. That is a non debatable fact. IMO.

Check the episode below and the MUST SEE promo for next week's episode. It just screams a 'jealous' Fitz is going to emerge yet again when the new love interest enters the picture. Chile! [It will be 10 months later]


Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Congrats: SCANDAL And Kerry Washington Win Big At NAACP Awards

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The mega hit series SCANDAL had a huge night at the NAACP Image Awards.

SCANDAL won best television drama series and Kerry Washington won for best actress in a TV drama.

Too cute that Tony Goldwyn presented Kerry Washington with the win for SCANDAL.

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Kerry Washington also had a huge night, picking up a total of three trophies.

At the 44th annual ceremony, Kerry won for outstanding actress in a drama series, supporting actress in a motion picture for DJANGO UNCHAINED and the President's Award, which is given in recognition of special achievement and exceptional public service.

Congrats to all the IMAGE AWARD winners.


Must See TV: SCANDAL Season 2 - Episode 12 'Truth or Consequences' Full Episode

Last week's episode of SCANDAL was of course.... scandalous and soooo good.

The ever bending plot twists and turns continue to keep us on the edge of our seats, anticipating each and every new piece of the puzzle.

Yet knowing sometimes everything is not as it appears.

The oh so wonderful icing on the cake is the deeply emotional love shared between 'Olivia' and 'Fitz'.

I know every week I'm speaking on their chemistry, but dang it, it's there, it's sizzles between the two of them and they act their parts to perfection.

Every cast member brings their A game each and every week.

The cliff-hanger last week was torture. Just when you thought 'Olivia' and 'Fitz' might be able to find some way to exist together in all of their 'soul mate' loveliness, the fury of Mellie had to descend. I just don't believe 'Fitz' is the Father of Mellie's child.

Hollis, Verna, Cyrus and crew are all in for a bumpy ride this Thursday. Be sure to tune in.

Thursday will be episode 13, and remember this was the original amount of episodes ABC ordered for season 2. Due to the uncertainty at the time, the show quite possibly tied up story lines in episode 13 and answers to questions might be revealed.

However, THANK GOODNESS ABC ordered the back nine episodes and SCANDAL will have a total of 22 episodes for season 2. So the plot twists shall continue. AMEN!!!

Anywho, check out the lasted episode below.

[Video] - Beyonce's THE MRS. CARTER WORLD TOUR DATES



 *Big ups to the Youtuber who created this tour date info video.

Monday, February 4, 2013

Justin Timberlake Sort Of Called Out Britney Spears Right Before Singing His Infamous 'Cry Me A River' Track

Super Bowl 2013 Recap: Ravens Win (34-31), Beyonce Shut It Down, DC Reunite, The Blackout, Best Commercial & The Performances

Well I just have to say, Super Bowl XLVII will definitely go down in history as one of the best and most eventful.

Not since Michael Jackson took to the stage at half-time, had there ever been such pandemonium leading up to a performance, as was with Beyonce's anticipated half-time performance.

But prior to half-time, there was a great game being played... by the Baltimore Ravens.

At half-time, the Ravens were leading the 49ers 21 - 6.  I was hyped for the Ravens. Partly because Ray Lewis would be ending his career with another Super Bowl championship, which going into half-time, I thought the Ravens' win was inevitable.

Of course the super bowl commercials were a highlight as well. Folks picked their faves. The Doritos commercial was hilarious. GoDaddy's commercial was just hella nasty. *Vomit* - Budweiser's commercial was so sweet and I think the best of the evening.

There were a plethora of funny, shocking and touching commercials to go around.

Companies attempted to grab the consumer's attention and business with million dollar plus advertising gimmicks. But little did anyone know what was to happen next.

After Beyonce's amazing performance at half-time, which included a Destiny's Child reunion, the players returned to the field and after a bit, the power went out in the superdome.

It was the 'blackout' seen around the world. Twitter lit up with #superbowlblackout tweets and jokes galore.

However, one genius move by an Oreo marketing employee, proved that the winner of all the 'commercial' hype, would actually go to a quick thinking 'online' marketing strategy that went viral.

Oreo tweeted the following during the blackout:

 Power out? No Problem

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Oreo's tweet instantly became a hit and as of now has over 15,200 retweets. Smart. Quick. Quite a success.

Someone is getting a raise! LOL

After a 34 minute pause in the game due to the blackout, thousands of tweets speculated in fun that Beyonce's electrifying half-time performance caused the blackout and even Bey's hubby Jay Z got in on the fun by tweeting:

 Lights Out!!! Any questions??

It was a classic tweet.

Repeating Beyonce's famous words after she shut the media and haters down after singing the 'National Anthem' live last week in which after her last triumphant note, she asked the media crowd "Any questions?".

Such a popcorn moment. Epic.

But the jaw dropping moment of the evening was the rejuvenation the 49ers had after the black out.

With the half-time score at 21-6, Ravens winning by a decent margin, the 49ers quickly closed the gap.

However even though it made great television drama at parties across the country, it wasn't enough for the 49ers to beat the Ravens. The Baltimore Ravens pulled out a win, with a final score of 34-31. It was quite an entertaining game.

Congrats to the Ravens and Ray Lewis, who after 17 seasons and 2 Super Bowl championships will be retiring.

All in all... Super Bowl 47 was one hell of an event!

My favorite super bowl commercial was from Budweiser... Such an 'awwww' moment.




Performances included Jennifer Hudson and students from Sandy Hook singing 'America The Beautiful', Alicia Keys performed the 'National Anthem' and Beyonce's (accompanied by Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams) half-time performance. Beyonce performed a medley of hits like "Love on Top," "Crazy in Love" "End of Time," "Baby Boy," "Independent Women," "Single Ladies" and "Halo."





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After Beyonce's successful performance, she dashed behind the stage and flew into her hubby's arms. The exuberant couple then ran through the backstage area.

Another 'awwww' moment.


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Beyonce penned a note to honor the ladies who also performed during the super bowl.


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Destiny's Child also enjoyed a fun moment backstage.


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Sunday, February 3, 2013

Super Bowl XLVII: 49ers V/S Ravens - It's Almost 'Party' Time

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Well it's Super Bowl Sunday again. The biggest sports game of the year. With thousands of Super Bowl parties kicking off across the country, folks are getting ready to get their party on.

With Alicia Keys singing the national anthem, Beyonce performing at half-time and new super bowl commercials making their anticipated debut, the main event [the game], should be just as entertaining.

So it all begins in a few hours... the 49ers and the Ravens go head to head in a battle to see who is the NFL's best.





Via Huffington Post:
NEW ORLEANS -- The journey to this Super Bowl wound through bounties and replacement refs, eventually bringing the big game back to the Big Easy – with a replacement quarterback, a sibling rivalry and a grand exit for one of the NFL's greatest players, clouded by the obscure healing powers of deer-antler spray.

It is a Super Bowl of comebacks, of firsts and lasts, and – if San Francisco wins – the best. A win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday gives the 49ers six championships, matching Pittsburgh's titles in the Super Bowl era.

Unlike the Steelers, the Niners have never lost one. Of course, they haven't won one in 18 years, either. "There's a tradition with the San Francisco 49ers, but I think these guys are paving their own way," said Hall of Fame receiver and three-time champion Jerry Rice. "They're playing with a lot of swagger." Or as owner Denise DeBartolo York said, "We've come full circle and the dynasty will prevail." New Orleans has come full circle, too.

Ravaged by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005, losing a quarter of its population, abandoned by the Saints for an entire season, the city couldn't imagine hosting another Super Bowl. But as New Orleans recovered and rebuilt, it envisioned staging what Patriots owner Robert Kraft calls "the pre-eminent sporting event."

The NFL agreed it was time to return. And even if Commissioner Roger Goodell is despised here after slapping the Saints with suspensions and fines in the bounty scandal, the vibes from the French Quarter and Warehouse District this week have been supportive, even uplifting. "It's also terrific for us to be back here in New Orleans," Goodell said, joking about voodoo dolls in his likeness. "Our 10th Super Bowl here, the first since Katrina, and it's clear this city is back bigger and better than ever."

[Video] - NFL Players Reveal Their Fave Beyonce Songs




 LOL!!! Great vid.

Box Office Wars: WARM BODIES Zombied It's Way To The Top Spot

The romantic horror drama WARM BODIES surpassed the competition, securing the top spot at the box office. WARM BODIES pulled in an estimated $19,505,000 in ticket sales.

It was actually a good movie. Surprisingly so.