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OH SNAP! THE DONALD THROWS HIS SUPPORT BEHIND MITT ROMNEY IS A SURPRISE TURN AGAINST NEWT!
After press reports suggested that real estate mogul Donald Trump would endorse Newt Gingrich for the Republican presidential nomination, Trump surprised some yesterday by endorsing Mitt Romney. Trump said that he was endorsing Romney because he won't "allow bad things to continue to happen to us." Romney said he was "honored" to have Trump's endorsement and was "looking for the endorsement of the people of Nevada." The Nevada Republican caucus is tomorrow (Saturday). Trump blamed early reports that circulated Wednesday night and early Thursday morning that he would endorse Gingrich on Newt's camp. "They put that out," Trump told reporters. Of course, some Democrats were quick to turn Trump's endorsement of Romney into a negative. "Why would Trump endorse Romney?" asked a headline from statement released by the Democratic National Committee. "Perhaps because they both like firing people!"

 
THE FIRST LADY WHOOPED ELLEN’S ASS IN A PUSH-UP CONTEST YESTERDAY!
Here's something you don't see the first lady do every day: Drop to the floor and give you 25. Michelle Obama was promoting her physical fitness initiative on the Ellen Degeneres Show Thursday when the TV host challenged her to a competition. Obama won.

 
THE FAMOUS CHURCH ST. TRAIN WILL FINALLY MOVE TO IT’S NEW HOME TODAY…
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GUESS ALL THAT OFFSHORE SWISS BANKING STUFF MAY COME TO AN END…
Uncle Sam is tired of wealthy Americans evading taxes by hiding their money in offshore bank accounts. To prove it, yesterday the U.S. indicted Wegelin, the oldest Swiss private bank, on charges that it enabled U.S. citizens to commit tax fraud on at least $1.2 billion. This marks the first time that an overseas bank has been indicted by the U.S. for enabling tax fraud. The indictment, announced by federal prosecutors in Manhattan, said that the U.S. government seized more than $16 million from Wegelin's sister bank, the Stamford, Connecticut-based UBS AG, through a separate complaint. Since Wegelin doesn't have branches outside of Switzerland, it uses UBS AG for its American clients.

 
BIN LADEN’S COMPOUND IS BEING REBUILT IN NEW MEXICO?
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IS THIS REALLY NECESSARY? LIVE FUNERALS ON LINE?
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WHAT DOES YOUR SMART PHONE SAY ABOUT YOUR SEX LIFE?
According to a new study, your choice in smart phones says a lot about your sex life. This survey of 1,000 singles revealed the dating habits of Android, Blackberry and iPhone users. Check it out ...

Sex on a first date:

• Android users: 62%
• iPhone users: 57%
• Blackberry users: 48%

One Night Stands:

• Android users: 55%
• iPhone users: 50%
• Blackberry users: 47.6%

Active online daters:

• Android users:72 percent
• iPhone users: 58 percent
• BlackBerry users: 50 percent

Moral of the story ... you Android users are a naughty, naughty bunch!

Some other findings:

Most likely to date a co-worker:

• iPhone users: 25 percent
• Most likely to consume alcohol on the first date:
• Blackberry users: 72 percent

 
HAVE YOU SEEN THE TWO-FACED KITTEN THAT WAS BORN DOWN IN PORT CHARLOTTE?
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FOR THE LADIES: ORLANDO FIRE DEPT. STRIPS DOWN FOR CHARITY (FROM YOUR GIRL LT :))
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WELL THAT’S ONE WAY TO GO…74 YEAR OLD THAI MAN CHOKES ON DENTURES DURING SEX WITH A HOOKER!
You know you’re probably too old for sex when…you choke on your dentures and die during the act. A 74-year-old man in Taiwan accidentally swallowed his fake teeth as he was nailing a 62-year-old hooker! What a way to go though, huh? The prostitute said she had sex with the man, named Chen, for 30 minutes and then he suddenly collapsed. She tried to wake him up and called paramedics. Chen was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Doctors later found the dentures lodged in his throat. That’s what happens when you’re long in the tooth.

 
THIS LADY REALLY WANTED TO TAKE A BITE OUTTA CRIME
And speaking of dentures, a toothless woman in Pennsylvania robbed a bank last week so she could pay for some fake teeth! Evelyn Marie Fuller, 49, told the bank teller she had a gun and passed her a note asking for a specific amount of cash. She was caught on surveillance camera, though, gums and all! Fuller eventually confessed to the crime and apologized, saying she only went through with it to get money for the dentures. How will she pay for her teeth now? She’ll have to cross that bridge when she gets to it.

 
YOU HAD ME AT TYPO
One couple’s nearly identical email addresses eventually led to marriage.  Several years ago, Ruben P. Salazar, who lived in Texas, accidentally received a message intended for Rachel P. Salazar, who lived in Thailand.  Ruben forwarded the message to Rachel, and so the pair’s correspondence began.  After going back and forth, Ruben and Rachel finally decided to meet…and a week later, Ruben proposed.  The couple has been happily married since 2007.  The best part is, Rachel didn’t even have to change her last name!

 
IF YOU’RE GONNA STEAL CATTLE, MAKE SURE NOT TO RUN THE RED LIGHT CAMERA…JUST SAYIN’
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DAMN THOSE SUPER BOWL BEERS ARE EXPENSIVE!
You know they jack up the prices around any event, but an Indiana couple didn't expect to pay nearly 3000 bucks ... for two beers. The two were attending the NFL Experience at the Indiana Convention Center and used their credit card to buy two beers at the concession stand. It should have cost them 14 dollars, but they found out later that their credit card had been charged $2,995. The concession manager said they are working to correct the problem -- and that overcharges like that are rare.

YOU’VE HEARD OF PAUL THE OCTOPUS, WELL BEHOLD PRINCESS THE CAMEL! PATS FANS AIN’T GONNA LIKE THIS…
Look out, Patriots -- a camel has picked the Giants to win the Super Bowl. Princess, who resides at New Jersey's Popcorn Park Zoo, has correctly picked the winner of five of the last six Super Bowls. Need more proof of her picking prowess? She went 14-6 predicting regular season and playoff games this year, and has a lifetime record of 88-51. Apparently her best season was 2008, when she got 17 out of 22 games right, including correctly picking the Pittsburgh Steelers to win the Super Bowl. How does she pick the winner, you ask? The zoo's general manager writes the name of the competing teams on his hands, then holds out a graham cracker in each hand. Whichever hand Princess nibbles from is her pick. Apparently, Princess showed no hesitation when she picked the hand with the Giants written on it.

 
BEHOLD! THE SUPER BOWL 46 DRINKING GAME!

One Sip

• Anytime Peyton Manning is mentioned
• Anytime Archie Manning is mentioned
• Anytime a player is shown crying
• Anytime Rob Gronkowski's ankle is mentioned
• Anytime Super Bowl 42 is mentioned

Two Sips

• Anytime Gisele is on screen
• Anytime a player complains to the ref about a call
• Anytime Cooper Manning is mentioned
• Any pass over 30 yards
• Any run over 20 yards

Three Sips

• Anytime David Tyree is mentioned/shown on screen
• Victor Cruz salsa dances
• Field Goal
• Onside kick
• Fumble recovery
• Interception

Four Sips

• Touchdown
• Safety
• Blocked punt/kick
• Either team attempts 2 point conversion
• Player waves to the camera and says, "Hi Mom"
• The Tom Brady Combine picture is shown.
• Anytime Peyton Manning appears on screen

Finish Your Drink

• Fat man interception -- take an extra shot if he scores
• Chad Ochocinco catches a pass
• Missed Field Goal
• QB gets sacked
• Tom Coughlin or Bill Belichick smile

PEYTON JUST GOT THE GREEN LIGHT TO RESUME HIS NFL CAREER…SO WHERE WILL THAT BE AGAIN?
The Indianapolis Colts received some very good news yesterday when two doctors gave quarterback Peyton Manning medical clearance to continue his career. Now, where he will play is up to the Colts, who must contemplate paying the four-time league MVP a $28 million bonus by March 3 or release him to free agency. Manning and Colts owner Jim Irsay are scheduled to discuss his future in Indianapolis after Sunday’s Super Bowl.

 
BUT ANDREW LUCK SAYS HE’S READY TO ROCK…
Everyone’s consensus NFL top draft choice Andrew Luck doesn’t lack confidence as evidenced by his desire to play immediately next season. The ex-Stanford quarterback said, “I think every competitor wants to play, every down, every play. So, of course, who wouldn’t want to start?” But, if the Colts make him the first overall draft pick (which they’ve said they will), and if the Colts keep Peyton Manning, Luck says he’d be willing to learn from the 13-year veteran. “I think to have an opportunity to play with a guy like Peyton Manning would be great,” he said.

THE NBA ALL-STAR STARTERS HAVE BEEN NAMED!
The starting lineups for the 2012 NBA All-Star Game were announced yesterday and four of the five Western Conference starters play in the same city and under the same roof. Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum of the Los Angeles Lakers will join Chris Paul and Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers in the starting lineup, along with Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Eastern Conference squad includes Dwayne Wade and LeBron James of the Miami Heat, Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic, Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls and Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks. The NBA All-Star Game will he held in Orlando on February 26.

NBA ROUNDUP: ROSE SHINES, CARMELO FLOPS AS CHICAGO WINS
The neon lights weren’t the only things shining bright on Broadway last night as the Chicago Bulls and New Knicks clashed, with two NBA All-Stars, Derrick Rose and Carmelo Anthony playing starring roles. The Bulls beat the Knicks 105-102, thanks to Rose’s 32 points and 13 assists, and Anthony missing a desperation 3-pointed at the buzzer and having his shot blocked twice in the last 90 seconds of the game. In other NBA action: the Denver Nuggets slowed down the Los Angeles Clippers with a 112-91 win; the San Antonio Spurs took care of the New Orleans Hornets 93-81; the Memphis Grizzlies upset the Atlanta Hawks 96-77; the Sacramento Kings edged the Portland Trail Blazers 95-92; and the Golden State Warriors silenced the Utah Jazz 119-101.

The Lo Down:

Badass Pro Wakeboarder Andy Hurdman braves waters of Glacier Island, Alaska! Noice!

GISELE BEGS FAMILY & FRIENDS TO “PRAY” FOR TOM!
Gisele Bundchen thinks her hubby needs a little extra help winning the Super Bowl. The supermodel recently sent an email to friends and family imploring them to pray for Tom Brady and the Patriots to beat the Giants Sunday. In it, she writes, "I feel Tommy really needs our prayer, our support and love at this time." She asks her "sweet friends and family" to send the team "positive energy so they can fulfill their dream of winning this Super Bowl." She ends the letter by saying, "So I kindly ask all of you to join me on this positive chain and pray for him, so he can feel confident, healthy and strong. Envision him happy and fulfilled experiencing with his team a victory this Sunday." The last time the Patriots met the Giants in the Super Bowl, in 2008, New York came away happy and fulfilled.

 
ROSANNE BARR IS MAKING A RUN FOR THE WHITE HOUSE??
Roseanne Barr wants to be President of the United States. The comedienne has filed documents to become the Green Party's nominee in the 2012 presidential election. In a statement, she said, "The Democrats and Republicans have proven that they are servants -- bought and paid for by the 1 percent -- who are not doing what's in the best interest of the American people." And what's in our best interest? Roseanne thinks it's legalizing pot.

 
DEMI’S RED BULL & LETTUCE DIET…BLECH
Insiders say Demi Moore is "insanely" obsessed with being thin and staying young -- even by Hollywood standards. A so-called pal says her daily diet has been "Red Bull for breakfast. Red Bull for lunch. Red Bull for dinner, with a lettuce leaf and a tablespoon -- yes a tablespoon! -- of tuna fish thrown in... That's it." Another source says, "Demi got so she'd almost talk about nothing else than finding ways to keep young and pretty... For a long time, it was clear she was doing it all to keep Ashton interested. Then, when she found out about his cheating, her world really spiraled out of control."

 
JERSEY SHORE: HOBOKEN SAID HELL NO, BUT JERSEY SHORE, PENNSYLVANIA SAYS C’MON OVER!
Hoboken doesn't want Snooki and J-Woww, but Pennsylvania does. After the mayor of Hoboken denied the stars a permit to film a spinoff there, the Central Pennsylvania Film Office has invited the guidettes to shoot in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania or in nearby Williamsport.

 
SIMON COWELL OFFERS BEYONCE $500MIL TO BE A JUDGE ON X FACTOR?! WTF?
Simon Cowell has reportedly offered Beyonce Knowles $500 million to be a judge on X Factor for the next five seasons. Word is, he's looking to secure a really "big name" celebrity to boost the show's ratings and replace Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul, the judges he just fired. A source told MediaTakeout.com: "He wants a big name female star on the panel. Mariah [Carey] is good, but she's not that hot today. He wants Beyonce because that would immediately give him the bounce needed to beat 'American Idol'."

 
THE BOSS JUST GOT ADDED TO THE GROWING LIST OF GRAMMY PERFORMERS!
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have joined the list of artists performing at the Grammy Awards on February 12th. It will be the first E Street Band performance without sax player Clarence Clemons, who died last June following a massive stroke. Springsteen will likely play "We Take Care of Our Own," the first single off his album Wrecking Ball, in stores March 6th. Ironically, Springsteen isn't a fan of the Staples Center, where the Grammys are being held. He did the first-ever show there in 1999 and hasn't been back since because he doesn't like the number of luxury boxes. Springsteen is nominated for one Grammy -- The Promise is up for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package. He last performed on the Grammy stage in 2006, when he did an acoustic version of "Devils and Dust" and took part in a tribute to New Orleans, joining Sam Moore, Elvis Costello, The Edge, Bonnie Raitt , Dr. John and others for "In the Midnight Hour." And in 2003, he and The E Street Band did "The Rising," and he joined in on a tribute to the late Clash singer Joe Strummer, doing "London Calling." Also just announced -- Ringo Starr will be one of the presenters. His former bandmate, Paul McCartney, will perform. The Grammy Awards air live on CBS at 8p.m. ET.

 
MOTLEY CRUE, THE CULT & ELTON JOHN ARE SUPER BOWL BOUND!

Rock acts will be well represented in the Super Bowl commercials airing Sunday night.

• Motley Crue plays "Kickstart My Heart" in an ad for Kia Motors. The version now up on YouTube is 90 seconds, but it will be cut down to 60 when it airs during the game. The ad co-stars Victoria's Secret model Adriana Lima and mixed martial arts fighter Chuck Liddell.
• Elton John will be in a Pepsi commercial with last year's X Factor winner, Melanie Amaro. The ad is called "King's Court" and features rock's biggest queen playing the "king of rock." Melanie sings the classic "Respect" in front of a "royal court of rock" ruled by "king" Elton.
• And The Cult's "She Sells Sanctuary" will be mashed up with rapper Flo Rida's "Good Feelin" for one of Budweiser's commercials.

In non-Super Bowl commercial-related music, Steven Tyler will be on CMT's Crossroads from Indianapolis Saturday night with 2005 American Idol winner Carrie Underwood. Tyler and Underwood last performed together last year at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, singing "Undo It" and "Walk This Way."

AND SPEAKING OF THE CRUE, THE MAYOR OF VEGAS JUST NAMED TODAY MOTLEY CRUE DAY!
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman has proclaimed today, February 3, 2012, Motley Crue Day in honor of the band kicking off its aptly named “Motley Crue in Sin City” 12-show residency at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The band will perform four shows a week, starting tonight through February 19, including what are sure to be extra loud and rowdy gigs on Super Bowl Sunday night, Valentine’s Day and President’s Day. Watch a special “Motley Crue in Sin City” teaser clip here.

 
BILL WARD IS PARANOID, MAY PULL OUT OF THE SABBATH REUNION!
Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward may be pulling out of the reunion. He writes in a letter on BillWard.com, "I am unable to continue unless a signable contract is drawn up -- a contract that reflects some dignity and respect toward me as an original member of the band... After nearly a year of trying to negotiate, another unsignable contract was handed to me." Ward says he's ready to go to England to join the sessions for a new album, but he's "feeling somewhat ostracized. My guess is, as of today, I will know nothing of what's happening unless I sign the unsignable contract... I'm not holding out for a big piece of the action... I'd like something that recognizes and is reflective of my contributions to the band, including the reunions that started 14 years ago." This isn't the first time Ward has had issues with a Sabbath reunion. He balked at the terms of his deal in 2004, and in 2007, when they reunited with Ronnie James Dio, he was replaced by Vinny Appice after having difficulty playing some of their new songs.

 
DAVE GROHL ADDS PRODUCER TO HIS RESUME!
Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl has added TV mogul to his resume. He's the executive producer of a pilot for FX starring comedian Dana Gould. Deadline.com says the show "centers on a rock band on the verge of mega-stardom who finds itself on the verge of breaking up and is forced to seek professional help in a last-ditch effort to stay together. Unfortunately, they end up with a misanthropic couple's therapist from Agoura on the brink of divorce."

 
FRANCES BEAN SAYS COURTNEY’S DRUG ADDICTION SUCKS AND SHE EVEN KILLED FAMILY PETS WITH HER HOARDING!
Courtney Love is a terrible mother. In 2009 her daughter Frances Bean Cobain was granted a restraining order against the rock star, and now previously sealed deposition papers from the case have come out, revealing just how bad Courtney really was.  In the sworn statement, Frances says that Love, "has taken drugs for as long as I can remember. She basically exists now on…Xanax, Adderall, Sonata, and Abilify, sugar and cigarettes." Frances added that the Hole frontwoman rarely ate and she often fell asleep while smoking. Said Frances, "I am constantly worried that she will start a fire (which she has done at least three times) that will threaten our lives." Frances also revealed that her mother's hoarding and pill use killed two of their pets – a cat that got tangled in piles of garbage and a dog that died after swallowing her mother's pills.

 
BONO IS ABOUT TO FREAKIN’ BANK ON THE WHOLE FACEBOOK IPO DEAL
Wall Street is buzzing about the upcoming Facebook IPO and U2 frontman Bono and his Elevation Partners investment firm stands to make hundreds of millions of dollars when the company goes public. Bono is managing director and co-founder of Elevation Partners, which acquired $120 million more of Facebook shares in June 2010, bringing its total investment up to $270 million. Guesses vary widely as to how much Facebook is really worth, but if Elevation sells its shares at a $100 billion valuation, it will more than triple its total investment and get an 11x return on its initial $90 million investment.

 
THE EDGE & RONNIE WOOD TEAM UP FOR MUSIC SHARING APP FOR BANDS!
U2's The Edge and Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones and The Faces have joined forces on a new app that lets musicians share their work online. Called Whole World Band, it was developed for the iPhone 4 and iPad 2 by Kevin Godley of 10CC. He says it "provides a new platform for distribution while offering the opportunity of new revenue streams for up-and-coming and established musicians, bands and, in fact, anyone." The app will be unveiled at the Music Show in Dublin, Ireland on February 25th and 26th, and will be available at the iTunes store in March.

 
SEVENDUST, CREED & ALTERBRIDGE = SIDE PROJECT MANIA!
Someone's going to need to make an app to keep track of all the side projects that Sevendust, Creed and Alter Bridge are part of this year! Sevendust guitarist John Connolly and bassist Vince Hornsby have just announced they're teaming up with Alter Bridge and Creed drummer Scott Phillips as well as singer-guitarist Eric Friedman in a new band called Projected. Their debut is expected out later this year. Last month, Sevendust guitarist Clint Lowery and drummer Morgan Rose announced their new side project, Call Me No One. That album is due out in May. Dark New Day -- comprising Lowery and his bass-playing brother Corey, Evanescence drummer Will Hunt and guitarist Troy McLawhorn, and singer Brett Hestla -- will release their second album, New Tradition, on February 28th. Creed and Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti has titled his debut solo album All I Was, and it's due out in the spring. Alter Bridge singer-guitarist Myles Kennedy is the vocalist on the second solo album from Slash. That album is expected out in May as well. And Creed singer Scott Stapp has a double solo album in the works for the fall, as well as a book titled My Confession due out in October.

 
MY CHEM IS BUILDING THEIR OWN MASSIVE STUDIO COMPLEX!
You know you’ve made your mark in rock and roll when you can afford to build your own recording studio. In a recent online interview, My Chemical Romance guitarist Ray Toro said, “Back in L.A. we just got a studio so we’re kind of building that out and basically trying to make a compound where ewe can be creative and be there whenever we want to be. Now we’ll have our own place where we can go and make music 24 hours a day. It’s gonna be great.”

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ROMNEY’S TAKING A LITTLE HEAT FOR HIS “VERY POOR” COMMENT…AAAAAAND HE GOT GLITTER-BOMBED
Mitt Romney might have won the Florida primary on Tuesday, but yesterday he was in damage control mode after making a potential misstep by saying he "wasn't concerned about the very poor" because there is a safety net in place to help them. When Romney was questioned about his statement by CNN anchor Soledad O'Brien, he said, "You can choose where to focus. You can focus on the rich; that's not my focus. You can focus on the very poor; that's not my focus. My focus is on middle-income Americans." When he met with reporters later in the day, Romney insisted that his remarks needed to be kept in context. "You've got to take the whole sentence, [or else] it sounds very different. We have a safety net for the poor. ... If there are people that are falling through the cracks, I want to fix that." To make matters worse, Romney got "glitter-bombed" yesterday after a campaign event in Eagan, Minnesota, but he tried to make the best of it, joking that it was confetti to celebrate his victory in Florida.

THE DONALD IS EXPECTED TO THROW HIS SUPPORT BEHIND THE NEWTSER TODAY!
Donald Trump may not be running for president, but he's still planning to throw himself into the race by endorsing Newt Gingrich. Trump's office announced yesterday that he'll make a major announcement this morning in Las Vegas, but wouldn't reveal what he'd say. However, two sources told CBS News that The Apprentice mastermind will endorse former House Speaker Gingrich just days for Saturday's Nevada caucus.

 
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN OBAMA COMES TO ROB YOU AT McDONALD’S?
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SORRY FOR THE DEATH & DESTRUCTION NEWS, BUT CHECK OUT THIS CRAZY SCENE FROM A SOCCER GAME IN EGYPT, YIKES
At least 74 people were killed yesterday and more than 1,000 injured after soccer fans clashed following a match in Port Said, Egypt. Fans and politicians today are blaming the army for failing to prevent -- or even causing -- the tragedy, the deadliest incident since President Hosni Mubarak was ousted last year. The riot occurred after fans invaded the field following the game, although local favorite al-Masry beat Cairo's visiting Al Ahli. Most of the deaths occurred as fans were trampled by panicked fellow fans or fell or were pushed from the stadium's upper decks. Some blamed those who are still in power from the old regime. Albadry Farghali, a Port Said parliament member, said, "The security forces did this or allowed it to happen. The men of Mubarak are still ruling. The head of the regime has fallen but all his men are still in their positions."

 
OH GOOD, ZUCKERBERG & CO. ARE GOING TO MAKE EVEN MORE MONEY OFF OF FAEBOOK THANKS TO THIS NEW IPO…
Facebook is on track for one of the biggest U.S. stock-market debuts in history after it filed for its initial public offering yesterday, which could value the social network between $75 billion and $100 billion. According to people familiar with the company, they hope to raise up to $10 billion when they start selling shares in the spring. In filing for the public offering, Facebook released their financials yesterday, which revealed that they made $3.71 billion in revenues last year, including $1 billion in profit. Eight-five percent of that revenue came from advertising with the remainder from social gaming and other fees. If the IPO goes as expected, Facebook employees, in particular CEO and founder Mark Zukerberg, stand to make a bundle.

 
THAT DOUCEBAG L.A. SEX ABUSE TEACHER’S BAIL GOT RAISED TO $23MIL
The ex-Los Angeles elementary school teacher charged with committing lewd acts with 23 minors had his bail raised to $23 million yesterday. Mark Berndt, 61, has been accused of taking bizarre photos with boys and girls, ages six to 10, between 2008 and 2010. Authorities began investigating him after the photos were found more than a year ago, but now parents are wondering why they weren’t notified by the school when the pictures were initially discovered. Some of the pictures showed Berndt with his arm around children or his hand over their mouths, and others showed children with live bugs on their faces. According to sheriff's Lt. Carlos Marquez, children were also fed Berndt's semen from a spoon or on cookies. Berndit could face life in prison if convicted.

 
AN ENTIRE TOWN IN SPAIN WON A $950MIL LOTTERY JACKPOT…EXCEPT ONE DUDE…DOH

THE SUPER BOWL FOOD STATS ARE IN!
To many Americans, the Super Bowl is practically a national holiday.  In fact, a record 173 million people are expected to celebrate Super Bowl Sunday this year, shelling out an estimated $11 billion on food, booze and other game day essentials.  And just like Thanksgiving has turkey and Christmas has eggnog, the Super Bowl comes with its own traditional foods.  Pizza is a popular choice- Pizza Hut and Domino’s are both expecting to see sales in the millions of pies.  If chips and other crunchy snacks are your “bag,” you’re not alone- nearly 200 million pounds of chips, pretzels and popcorn are sold prior to the Super Bowl, including more than 40 million pounds of potato chips.  And who could forget the chicken wings- more than 1.25 billion wings (or 100 million pounds’ worth) will be eaten this Sunday.  All of this game day gluttony ads up to an average of 1,200 calories and 50 grams of fat per viewer.
 

AND SCIENTISTS HAVE FIGURED OUT WHAT THE BEST BEER FOR THE SUPER BOWL IS!
Just like Tom Brady and Eli Manning can't enjoy the Super Bowl without a good offensive line, football fans can't truly enjoy the Super Bowl without a good beer. Beer is as big a part of Super Bowl Sunday as the game itself. How else are you going to wash down the wings, pizza and chips? So which beer is the best one for your Super Bowl party? Consumer Reports has the answer. After sampling eight of the top-selling regular and light beers on the market, as well as some other top-selling store brands, their tasters chose regular Coors.
 

PFIZER RECALLS OVER 1 MILLION BIRTH CONTROL PILLS, WHOOPS!
Pfizer recalled nearly 1 million birth control pills yesterday after a mix-up that may have made them less effective in preventing pregnancy. The pharmaceutical manufacturer pulled 14 lots of Lo/Ovral-28 tablets and 14 lots of Norgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol tablets. Pfizer said some of the placebo pills in the affected packets were inadvertently placed within the daily active pill cycle. The affected pills have expiration dates ranging between July 31, 2013, and March 31, 2014. Women taking these pills may be at risk for unintended pregnancies and Pfizer said consumers exposed to the affected pills should begin using a non-hormonal form of contraception immediately.
 

COULD ULTRASOUND BECOME BIRTH CONTROL FOR DUDES?
We have a feeling some guys aren’t going to be too excited about this- but their girlfriends will be!  No, we’re not talking about redecorating the living room.  Medical researchers have found that a commercial ultrasound device may be able to reduce men’s sperm count, possibly making it an effective form of male birth control!  The research is still in the early stages, and more experiments must be done to determine whether there are any long-term negative side effects and if the process is reversible.  But if it continues to be successful, it will be the first significant breakthrough for male birth control since condoms and vasectomies.  That is, if men are willing to get their you-know-whats zapped with an ultrasound machine.
 

SCIENTISTS NOW SAY SUGAR IS AS TOXIC AS ALCOHOL SO THERE SHOULD BE A DRINKING AGE FOR SUGARY SODAS?
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SAY GOODBYE TO THE WALMART GREETERS…
Wal-Mart is about to get a little less friendly.  The company announced that in a cost-cutting measure, they’re no longer going to have greeters in the lobby of stores.  Instead, these employees will be brought into the store near the checkout lanes to focus on customer service.  As long as these people aren’t going anywhere, we’re happy.

 
SOME DUDE IN PALM BEACH JUST ADOPTED HIS 42 YEAR OLD GIRLFRIEND AS HIS DAUGHTER?

 
GET YOUR DILDO IN 30 MINUTES OR LESS!
Sex sells…and now it also delivers! A sex toy shop in Park Slope, Brooklyn offers the option to have kinky products delivered right to your door! Babeland has teamed up with a bike courier company to bring their customers what they want within an hour. That’s what we call fast action! As The Brooklyn Paper wrote, “getting dildos should be no different than getting Domino’s.” All you have to do is scope out what you want on the store’s website, call Babeland to place an order and then wait. A bike messenger will drop a “discreet-looking box” right at your doorstep – assuming you live in Brooklyn, of course. A satisfying delivery indeed!

 
AN ALIEN HYBRID CHINESE KID THAT CAN SEE IN THE DARK? YOU DON’T SAY

 
WELL, IT’S HAPPENED. A GUY GOT ARRESTED FOR DRIVING DRUNK ON A ZAMBONI
The driver was tearing across the ice erratically between periods of a pee-wee league game, bouncing off the boards and driving folks away from front row seats. The coach of the home team called 911 after 25 minutes of the bizarre display, and the driver failed a field sobriety test. The man has not been formally charged yet. He was convicted of drunken driving in 2002 and twice in 1999.

GRONKOWSKI MAY GET A CUSTOMIZED CLEAT FOR THE SUPER BOWL…
The New England Patriots continue to hold out hope tight end Rob Gronkowski will be able to suit up for Sunday’s Super Bowl despite nursing a high left ankle sprain. On Wednesday, it was reported the team’s training staff was exploring the possibility of finding a customized cleat the valuable receiver could use that would make it easier for him to play. Gronkowski was the only member of the Patriots to sit out yesterday’s practice.
 

NBA ROUNDUP: THE MAGIC FINALLY PULLED OUT A WIN LAST NIGHT!
Two of the NBA’s top teams failed to produce victories on Wednesday as the Miami Heat got outplayed by the Milwaukee Bucks and eventually lost 105-97. LeBron James finished with 40 points, but Miami as a team could only score 37 total points in the second half to Milwaukee’s 58. Meanwhile in Philadelphia, the Bulls simply got beat by the surprisingly upstart 76ers 98-82. The Sixers are now tied with the Heat and Atlanta Hawks for the third best record in the league, and with last night’s win over a quality Chicago squad, now own a very impressive 12-2 record at home. Two big time blowouts caused heads to turn last night in the NBA as the Portland Trail Blazers handed the Charlotte Bobcats their worst loss in franchise history, 112-68. The historic loss runs Charlotte’s current losing streak to 10 games. In Boston, the Celtics showed no mercy, annihilating the Toronto Raptors 100-64. At one point in the second half, the Celtics led by 40. Other scores of note on Wednesday include the Oklahoma City Thunder downing the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks 95-86; the Orlando Magic pulling a 109-103 win out of its hat over the Washington Wizards; and the Los Angeles Clippers maintaining its grip on first place in the Pacific Division with a narrow 107-105 victory over the Utah Jazz.
 

MUHAMMAD ALI  & SUGAR RAY LEONARD’S CORNER MAN  DIED IN TAMPA YESTERDAY…
Angelo Dundee, the trainer who pushed Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard to victory in some of their most famous bouts, died yesterday in Tampa, Florida. He was 90. Dundee served in Ali's corner for much of his career and was able to attend Ali's 70th birthday party in Louisville, Kentucky last month. Promoter Bob Arum credited Dundee with convincing Ali to keep fighting Joe Frazier in the famed "Thrilla in Manilla." Later working for Leonard, Dundee famously shouted, "You're blowing it son. You're blowing it" when Sugar Ray was faltering in his 1981 bout with Tommy Hearns. Leonard went on to win the fight by a knockout. Dundee was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1994 after six decades in the ring, training 15 world champions, including George Foreman.
 

MAYWEATHER’S GONNA FIGHT COTTO IN MAY!
Fight fans will likely be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a cold cerveza in their hand while watching Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Miguel Cotto go toe-to-toe on pay-per-view. By a 5-0 vote, the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday granted Mayweather a one-fight license to face Cotto on May 5 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. At stake will be Cotto’s junior middleweight title.

 
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DEMI MOORE, 49, IS TRYING TO BANG ZAC EFRON, 24!
Demi Moore hasn't only been doing whip-its -- she's been trying to do Zac Efron. According to Us Weekly, the 49-year-old has been on a "desperate spiral" that included wild parties, drug use and young men. An insider says Demi has been "really down" since splitting with Ashton Kutcher and "she's surrounding herself with young people to make her feel better." And Demi's favorite youngster to party and flirt with is her daughter Rumer's pal Zac Efron -- who is 24, nine years younger than Ashton. She once "tracked down" the High School Musical star at a party in L.A.'s Venice neighborhood. "She seemed out of her mind at this party," a source said. Demi collapsed and was hospitalized last month after reportedly doing whip-its.

 
WHEW! SNOOKI DENIES BEING PREGNANT, WILL NOT PROCREATE…YET
Snooki is still eating for one. The Jersey Shore insists rumors that she's with child are untrue. But she's really angry over insinuations that she's gained weight. She said, "Why are people calling me fat? That's so rude!" Star magazine, which "broke" the pregnancy story, claims Snooki's been dropping clues online that she has a bun in the oven. In a January 25th post on her Facebook page, she wrote, "I feel sick." Then later tweeted, "Late night craving...yogurt hits the fricken spot!"
 

R.I.P. SOUL TRAIN’S DON CORNELIUS
Legendary Soul Train creator and host Don Cornelius was found dead early yesterday morning in his Los Angeles home of a self-inflicted gun shot wound to the head, police said. He was 75. In addition to the scores of great soul and R&B stars that appeared on the long-running syndicated show, Cornelius hosted a healthy dose of rock acts as well, including Elton John, David Bowie, Sting, Hall & Oates, Lenny Kravitz, Duran Duran, and the Average White Band. TMZ says the "pain had become unbearable." The 75-year-old did not leave a suicide note. "The death was reported as a suicide, a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head," Los Angeles coroner's Assistant Chief Ed Winter said. The gossip blog also reported that Cornelius' ex-wife Viktoria Chapman stands to receive "thousands of dollars" from life insurance policies Don took out -- but which she was awarded in their divorce three years ago. That contentious split also included Cornelius being convicted of domestic abuse.

 
PAUL McCARTNEY WILL BE HONORED BY A STAR-STUDDED CAST AT MUSICARES THIS YEAR!
Paul McCartney, one of the biggest rock legends of the past 50 years, will be celebrated by an all star lineup ... when he is honored at the Grammy Awards' annual MusiCares benefit concert on Feb. 10 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Among the artists who will be saluting McCartney by performing his songs, are five current Grammy nominees, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Tony Bennett, Katy Perry and Alison Krauss & Union Station, featuring Jerry Douglas. They will also be joined by a bunch of past Grammy winners, among them Norah Jones, Diana Krall, Alicia Keys, James Taylor, Sergio Mendes, Duane Eddy and Neil Young with Crazy Horse. McCartney is being honored as the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year and the former Beatle will close out the evening with a performance of his own at MusiCares ... which honors music legends for both their artistic achievement and their philanthropic work. Past MusiCares honorees include Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Paul Simon, Sting, U2's Bono, Neil Diamond, Gloria Estefan, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Brian Wilson and last year's honoree, Barbra Streisand.

 
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PAULA ABDUL GOT CANNED FROM X FACTOR FOR BEING “TOO SOFT”
Why was Paula Abdul canned from The X Factor? Because she was too nice. According to insiders, producers and the Fox network conducted an analysis of the first season of the show and they found Paula too "soft" to compete with the other judges. An unnamed staff member r the parting was "anything but amicable and there were a lot of angry words. I know Simon [Cowell] and Paula say they're still friends, and Simon's claiming he and Paula will again work together, but there will have to be some time for that [rift] to heal after what went down the past few days." Simon is reportedly trying to woo big-name stars such as Beyonce and Mariah Carey for the next season of The X Factor.
 

HOME IMPROVEMENT KID ARRESTED FOR DUI!
Former Home Improvement star Taran Noah Smith (he played Mark, the youngest of Tim Allen's three sons) was arrested in Burbank, CA, early Wednesday on suspicion of DUI and drug possession.  According to TMZ, the 27-year-old was in his 1998 Honda Accord which was parked at a fire hydrant, when a cop came over to investigate the situation. The officer reportedly smelled a "strong odor" of weed, and when questioning Smith found hash in his possession. He was booked for felony drug possession and DUI.

 
JT WILL STAR IN A NEW CLINT EASTWOOD BASEBALL FLICK!
Justin Timberlake is set to co –star next to Clint Eastwood for the upcoming baseball film Trouble With The Curve. Eastwood will star as an ageing baseball scout who is losing his vision, and Timberlake has been cast as his friend, a former pitcher who works as a talent-spotter for the New York Yankees. Justin will be a potential love interest for Eastwood's onscreen daughter, to be played by Amy Adams. Production is slated to get underway on Trouble With the Curve in Atlanta next month ... and is scheduled for release in 2013, likely timed with the beginning of that year's baseball season.

 
THE SIMPSONS MARGE AND MR. BURNS CAN TELL YOU WHERE TO TURN ON YOUR TOM TOM NOW!
One more reason to get a GPS. You can now be guided to your destination by Marge Simpson and Mr. Burns. Both voice packs are available from TomTom's website for $13 each. Homer's voice has been available for a few years.
 

NIKKI SIXX CALLS SULLY FROM GODSMACK AN “ANGRY MIDGET”!
Meanwhile, Motley Crue start their Las Vegas residency tomorrow, and among their plans for the shows are a mini acoustic set -- and midgets. Singer Vince Neil tells the Las Vegas Sun, "We'll have a Little Crue in there," which is -- no joke -- a Motley tribute act of little people. Neil adds that the Crue hope to get some special guests to stop by, too. "Some people have actually called us and asked about being in the show, and we're going to have a spot in the show where someone can come up and jam with us. Not every night, but there will definitely be a spot for that."

 
THE FOOS RELEASE “THESE DAYS” VIDEO WITH FOOTAGE OF THAT CRAZY NZ EARTHQUAKE!
The Foo Fighters on Tuesday debuted a video for “These Days,” which includes footage of the band’s December 13 concert in Auckland, New Zealand that literally caused earthquake-level tremors. Foos frontman Dave Grohl recalled the seismic-shaking show, telling The Hollywood Reporter, “I didn’t notice when it was happening, but our sound guy who was in the middle of the field could feel the ground moving up and down. It was f***ing crazy.” Strap in and watch the video here.

 
VAN HALEN PLAYS ANOTHER LIVE SHOW, RELEASES A 7TH SINGLE ‘AS IS’
Just less than four weeks after they played an intimate invitation-only club show at New York's Cafe Wha, Van Halen took to the stage at Henson Studios in their hometown of Los Angeles last night. And while the idea was similar, everything about it was just a bit bigger. The stage was more like the one they'll use on their upcoming arena tour, with runways extending from the stage that ran along opposite walls of the rectangular room. As the band went into their opener, "You Really Got Me," David Lee Roth said, "We've been dusting off the set for the last few months and tonight we're gonna dust off the barbecue." There was no barbecue, but the set-list added the first performances of "Tattoo" and "The Trouble With Never" from A Different Kind of Truth, which hits stores Tuesday. They also pulled out a new chestnut, "Unchained," in place of "Somebody Get Me a Doctor." And though they also closed the show with "Jump," it was on a grander scale, with the band being joined by a troupe of Brazilian Carnival drummers and female dancers, who lined both runways, while confetti streamed from the rafters. Van Halen have now also posted a sneak peek of a seventh song off their new album, A Different Kind of Truth. Sounding a little like "Hot for Teacher," this one is called "As Is," which is also the seventh song on the disc. A Different Kind of Truth will be out Tuesday.

 
CHRIS CORNELL’S GONNA JAM FOR THE PREZ!
Chris Cornell will perform for some pretty important people this month. After last week's news that he'll be playing at Muhammad Ali's 70th birthday celebration on February 18th, word has leaked out that he'll be performing at a fundraiser for President Barack Obama's re-election campaign on February 16th in San Francisco. Tickets run from $100 for general seating up to $7,500 for a package that includes an individual photo with the President.
 

ROCK ON THE RANGE IS COMING BACK TO ROCK COLUMBUS! THEY MUST HAVE A MASSIVE BUDGET…WOW!
Incubus and Rob Zombie top the just-announced lineup for the sixth annual Rock on the Range festival in Columbus, Ohio May 18th through the 20th. The bill also includes Shinedown, Marilyn Manson, Five Finger Death Punch, Slash, Megadeth, Chevelle, Mastodon, Theory of a Deadman, Volbeat, Halestorm, Escape the Fate, Lacuna Coil, Adelitas Way, Black Stone Cherry, Cavo and Redlight King. Tickets go on sale February 10th.

 
SET YOUR DVR’S, KORN WILL BE ON KIMMEL TONIGHT!
Ahead of the kickoff of the second leg of The Path of Totality tour, Korn will first take over ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight, where they will be joined by pal Kill the Noise for the national television debut performance of “Narcissistic Cannibal.” Korn begins the next round of live shows on February 23 in Detroit, with stops in Chicago, Milwaukee, Denver, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Las Vegas, San Bernardino, and San Francisco mapped out along the way.

MITT ROMNEY’S THE BIG WINNER IN FLORIDA!
Thanks in part to his blitz of TV advertising, Mitt Romney took Florida's Republican presidential primary yesterday, easily topping his arch rival Newt Gingrich. Romney had 46-percent of the vote. Romney thanked his supporters and rivals, but now seems to be setting his sights on President Obama, saying in his victory speech, "I stand ready to lead this party and lead this nation." He added, "My leadership will end the Obama era and begin in a new era of American prosperity"

 

OH GOOD, THE U.S. DEFICIT IS DOWN FROM $1.3TRIL TO $1.1TRIL…
A new budget report released yesterday forecasts the U.S. government will have a deficit of over $1 trillion for the fourth consecutive year. The Congressional Budget Office report predicts a $1.1 trillion deficit in the fiscal year that ends in September. That’s slightly lower than last year, but still extremely high. The CBO also says that annual deficits will remain in the $1 trillion range for the next several years if Bush-era tax cuts are extended as expected. Last year’s deficit was $1.3 trillion, up from $1.29 trillion in 2010. Debt reached $1.42 trillion in 2009, the highest ever.

 
DOUCHEBAG TEACHER: AN EPISODE OF FEAR FACTOR OR ANOTHER DAY AT SCHOOL?
In what sounds more like an episode of Fear Factor than anything that should go on in a school classroom, police are alleging that a Los Angeles teacher bound and gagged children, covered them with cockroaches and feed them his bodily fluids. The teacher, 61-year-old Mark Berndt was charged yesterday with 23 felony counts of lewd acts upon a child. After a year-long investigation, Berndt was arrested on Monday. He was dismissed from his job as a teacher in March. The case began after photos turned up that showed bound and blindfolded students, some with large cockroaches crawling on them, inside the school. Some girls were photographed with a spoon containing a white substance near their mouth. Miramonte Elementary, where the alleged crimes took place, is in the Florence Firestone unincorporated area of L.A. County and is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

 

DUH DATA: RENTERS ARE ON THE RISE, HOMEOWNERS NOT SO MUCH
According to new government data released yesterday, the number of renters in the U.S. is rising as the number of homeowners is falling. The Commerce Department said the number of housing units occupied by renters rose by 749,000 in the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to a year earlier, while some 91,000 fewer homes were occupied by owners. Just 66 percent of U.S. homes were occupied by their owners in the fourth quarter of last year – the lowest level of homeownership since the second quarter 1998. It’s likely the homeownership rate will continue to fall until the pace of foreclosures begins to ease.

 
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EVIL WOMAN DUMPS BOYFRIEND AFTER FINDING OUT HE HAS CANCER AND DEMANDS HIS SUPER BOWL TICKETS!
Jason Elia of Nashville had the perfect Super Bowl weekend planned with his girlfriend. He bought two tickets to the big game and was going to surprise her with a marriage proposal during the game. His girlfriend was super excited about their trip. But then, real life got in the way. Jason went to the doctor for some tests and was diagnosed with bladder cancer. Fortunately he had the love and support of his girlfriend, right? Wrong. She dumped him. That's right; she fed him a line about not being able to handle the stress of having a boyfriend with cancer and tossed him to the curb. Adding insult to injury, she's demanding her Super Bowl tickets. Jason says she calls him every day demanding the tickets, arguing that he bought them for her so she should have them. Jason says there's no chance she's getting those tickets -- and is actually giving them away to one of his Twitter followers. Oh, and since you care about him more than his heartless girlfriend, Jason's prognosis is pretty positive.

 
BEHOLD! THE ZONKEY
A Glendale, California woman bought a donkey for her son and later found out that the animal in question was actually a "zonkey" or a "zedonk," a mix of a zebra and donkey. The animal, named Mona Lisa, looks like a donkey at first glance, but if you look a little closer you'll see zebra-like stripes on her legs, ears, mane and tail. It's rare when zebras and donkeys mate and when they do, the odds that they'll have offspring are slim. The Mona Lisa's owner, Mara Baygulova, says that she has the best traits of both animals.

 
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UH OH, THE ‘UNFRIEND FINDER’ IS NOW A THING ON FACEBOOK…
What you don’t know won’t hurt you…but what about what you DO know?  A new internet browser feature notifies you when someone has unfriended you on Facebook!  The free script, called Unfriend Finder, will also tell you when someone has rejected or ignored your friend request.  Gone are the days when you could sneakily and anonymously remove annoying high school classmates and ex-boyfriends from your friends list.  Now, as soon as you do, they’ll be alerted by a red ‘-1’ signal in their web browser window.  When it comes to breaking off Facebook friendships, ignorance really is bliss.

 
SAN FRAN HAS INSTALLED THE VERY FIRST AIRPORT YOGA ROOM…WOULD YOU USE SUCH A THING?
Excessive baggage fees, long security lines, rushing to your gate only to realize your flight is delayed…it’s hard to stay calm when you’re at the airport.  Fortunately for stressed-out travelers at San Francisco National Airport, there will soon be a way to chill out and get centered before boarding.  This week, they’re unveiling the first-ever airport yoga room!  The room features soothing blue lighting and offers free mat rentals to yogis on the go.  Then again, if downward dog doesn’t do it for you, you can always down a martini at one of the many airport bars.

 
GETTING YOUR TAXES DONE IS A PAIN, SO WHY NOT HOLD UP THE PLACE WITH A CURLING IRON?
An Ohio woman caused a hairy situation at a tax preparation office when she burst in and pulled a stick-up -- using a curling iron as her weapon. Sonia Watson, who had come into the office for a consultation just a few days before, entered with a towel draped over the device and fled with a grand total of $280. The branch manager told a local television station that he was shocked to be robbed by "a customer, where we have every piece of their information, their private information."

 
AFTER BEING FOUND DRUNK AND PASSED OUT IN HIS CAR, THIS CHICAGO MAN DECIDED TO PLAY SOME AIR PIANO…
A drunk man treated a Chicago police station as his own personal bathroom and concert hall. Police found Santa Ana Zuloaga-Campuzano passed out, surrounded by empty beer cans in an SUV that was blocking traffic Sunday. They arrested the 30-year-old after he admitted to drinking eight beers, three shots of tequila and three shots of cognac. Once at the station, Zuloaga-Campuzano peed on the floor, sang loudly and played the “air piano.” We have a feeling he changed his tune once he sobered up!

THE SUPER BOWL COMMITTEE’S EVEN MAKING MONEY OFF MEDIA DAY
The NFL won't only make a bundle off the Super Bowl, they're also cashing in on a whole slew of side events. This year, they're even selling tickets to media day, where fans have the opportunity to sit in the stands and watch reporters ask players and coaches about the big game on video screens and by eavesdropping on small radios with six different channels. Yesterday there were 7,300 fans who paid $25 apiece to witness the non-action. The Indianapolis locals got a big thrill when New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning gave props to his older brother, hometown hero Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts. However, on Monday Eli appeared to put his foot in his mouth, mentioning Peyton "played for the Colts" in past tense, which some thought alluded to his possible retirement. Peyton gave an interview with ESPN yesterday to clear the air, saying he's still undergoing rehab for his injured neck, but adding that he doesn't want to take the spotlight away from Sunday's big game.

 
AARON RODGERS STRAIGHT UP CALLED OUT THE NFC TEAM FOR THEIR “PERFORMANCE” AT THE PRO BOWL!
Everyone knows the NFL Pro Bowl game is not much more than a free vacation to Hawaii, but one NFC Pro Bowler took Sunday’s game more serious than most. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers yesterday slammed the play of some of his teammates, telling ESPN, “I’ll be honest with you. I was a little bit disappointed. I felt like some of the guys on the NFC side embarrassed themselves.” For the record, the AFC roughed up the NFC 59-41.

 
THE TRAGIC MAY BE DISAPPOINTING US FANS, BUT THE LAKERS ARE ON THE COMEUP…
So far this year, the Los Angeles Lakers haven’t looked like the dominating team they once were, but on Tuesday, they showed no mercy against the lowly 3-19 Charlotte Bobcats, dismantling the visitors 106-73. Kobe Bryant led the way with 24 points, but unlike most nights, he did not have to shoulder most of the load. Andrew Bynum pitched in with 20, Pau Gasol chipped in with 10 and 9 rebounds and reserve guard Andrew Goudelock had 12 of the bench’s 48 points. Other finals on Tuesday saw the Boston Celtics barely beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 93-90; the Indiana Pacers get past the New Jersey Nets 106-99; the New York Knicks pound the Detroit Pistons 113-86; the Atlanta Hawks rip the Toronto Raptors 100-77; the Memphis Grizzlies edge the Denver Nuggets 100-97 in overtime; and the Golden State Warriors defeat the Sacramento Kings 93-90.

 
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PEYTON SAYS HE’S READY TO ROCK…YOU BUYING IT?
While his baby brother Eli prepares to face the New England Patriots in this Sunday’s Super Bowl, the “other’ Manning, Peyton, is anxious to get back on the playing field following a year away from the game due to neck surgery. In an interview with ESPN, Peyton said, “I really feel good. I continue to make progress every day. Just keep trying to get better. So far I have. That’s the plan from here on out.” The question is, where will he play – the Colts have until March 8 to decide if they will pay him a $28 million bonus. If they don’t write the check, Manning becomes an unrestricted free agent.

 
EX-SYRACUSE COACH BERNIE FINE’S WIFE HAS NOW BEEN ACCUSED OF SLEEPING WITH PLAYERS! EW DUDE
The sexual molestation case of former Syracuse assistant coach Bernie Fine took a perverse turn when the New York Daily News reported that an affidavit filed on Monday by a former ball boy accused Fine’s wife of having sex with players. Former ball boy Bobby Davis, who along with his stepbrother Michael Lang has accused Fine of molesting him, states in an affidavit filed in New York State Supreme Court, “For years, Bernie Fine’s wife Laurie Fine had sexual relationships with basketball team players. Players used to talk openly about it as a known fact.”

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SOFIA VERGARA TOPS ASK MEN’S MOST DESIRABLE WOMEN OF 2012 LIST! AGREE OR DISAGREE?
Sofia Vergara is the Most Desirable Woman in the world -- as far as the readership of AskMen.com is concerned, that is. The Modern Family star topped the site's annual poll, edging out model Kate Upton and Rooney Mara, the star of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. Last year's top hottie, Blake Lively, fell all the way to number-32 on this year's list. AskMen.com's top 10 most desirable women:
1. Sofia Vergara
2. Kate Upton
3. Rooney Mara
4. Miranda Kerr
5. Nicki Minaj
6. Emma Stone
7. Scarlett Johansson
8. Kim Kardashian
9. Rihanna
10. Candice Swanepoel

THE NEWTSTER SAYS BRAD PITT SHOULD PLAY HIM IN A BIOPIC…NATURALLY, DUH!

 
LILO’S OFF THE WAGON AGAIN EVERYBODY…
Has Lindsay Lohan taken a step backward in her quest for sobriety? According to Radar Online, Linds looked "loaded" while partying at L.A.'s infamous Chateau Marmont on Sunday night. While LiLo stuck to plain old water while in the hotel bar, an eyewitness says she kept ducking into a restroom with a male companion for a little something extra. The spy says, "When the two of them emerged from the bathroom, Lindsay was giggling and her nose appeared red. She seemed under the influence. Lindsay's eyes were glassy and her pupils were constricted." Lohan's rep scoffed at the claim, saying, "This is yet another example of people making erroneous assumptions about Lindsay. I seriously question the credibility of any source who refuses to be named as well as their motivations for making up such trash."

 
HOBOKEN BANS JERSEY SHORE’S SNOOKI AND J-WOWW!
Snooki and J-Woww are too hot for Hoboken. That city's mayor, Dawn Zimmer, has denied a film permit request for a spinoff starring the two Jersey Shore stars. On the city's website, Zimmer wrote that the decision was made "based on protecting public safety and quality of life concerns for Hoboken residents." And in a letter to the show's producers, she warned against trying to film without permits. Zimmer said, "Any attempts to film in a manner that is not permitted without a permit will be dealt with immediately and aggressively."

 
WILLS & KATE ADOPTED…A DOG
The Royal Palace has confirmed that Prince William and wife Kate Middleton have adopted a male cocker spaniel puppy through "family connections." The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were spotted walking on the beach with the pup earlier this month. So far no name for the royal dog has been announced.
 

IS THE HOFF ENGAGED??
David Hasselhoff may be giving marriage another try. The former Baywatch star has proposed to girlfriend Hayley Roberts three times, and it appears she may have finally said yes. After being turned down by the 32-year-old Hayley twice, the 59-year-old actor popped the question again on Monday, this time on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. While The Hoff has not confirmed whether Hayley said yes, he did post a picture on Twitter with the caption, "What do you think she said?," and then added another pic of them kissing. Hayley didn’t confirm the engagement either, although she did post the cryptic message, "':-)))))) xxxxxxxxxxxx." If The Hoff does get married again, it will be his third time down the aisle. He was married to actress Catherine Hickland from 1984-1989 and to Pamela Bach from 1989- 2006.
 

GET READY TO CRANK UP 2112, IT’S RUSH DAY!
Today, February 1st, 2012, is being referred to by some as National Rush Day in celebration of their fourth album, 2112. Fans are encouraged to crank up that 1976 album, which has been described as the first progressive metal album. At the time, 2112 was do-or-die for Rush in terms of remaining with Mercury Records. Geddy Lee tells us the album "opened a lot of doors for us accidentally in the sense that even though it was not really considered a very commercial album...it had something about it that was vital and connected with people... and it created a whole new wave of fans for us." Rush is working on their next album, Clockwork Angels, which will be out later this year.

 
SO, HOW DID BRIAN JOHNSON DO AT THE ROLEX 24 ANYWAY?
AC/DC singer Brian Johnson had a good showing in last weekend's Rolex 24, the 24-hour endurance auto race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. It was his first time racing a 500-mile-per-hour Daytona prototype and his team came in 32nd out of a field of 60. As for what it was like, he said, "My dream had come true... It's a wonderful feeling." Johnson was also racing to raise money for the "Highway to Help" campaign to raise funds and awareness for the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer. Throughout the race, the team encouraged fans to text "2232" to 501501 to donate $10 to the Foundation. Johnson's goal was $1 million and the final figure has not yet been made available.

 
SORRY VELVET REVOLVER FANS, MATT SORUM SAYS THERE’S NO REUNION ON THE HORIZON…
Fans of Velvet Revolver hoping that last month’s one-off onstage reunion with singer Scott Weiland could lead to a full-blown reunion are cautioned not to hold their breath, according to drummer Matt Sorum. In a recent interview, Sorum said, “It was cool. We hadn’t played together in a long time. It was like riding a bike.” But he quickly added that there has been zero discussion about making the reunion permanent because guitarist Slash is booked solid for the next year to promote his next solo album..

 
MASTODON LAUNCHES N. AMERICAN TOUR WITH OPETH!
Georgia-bred heavy metal monsters Mastodon have announced plans to kick off a major North American tour with Swedish sonic warriors Opeth, starting April 4 in Portland, ME. The two behemoth bands will swap opening slots along the road trip, which will include stops in Boston, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Charlotte, among other cities, before crashing to an end on May 12 in Atlanta. Mastodon’s new single “Dry Bone Valley” will be roaring out of your radio speakers starting February 14.

 
SEETHER RELEASED THEIR EP WITH A CONTEST WINNING TRACK TODAY!
Seether will release a digital EP Tuesday. The Remix EP includes six reworkings of songs from the 2011 album Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray. The remix of "Tonight" was done by Neon Feather, who won a remix contest sponsored by the band.

 
BLACK LABEL ANNOUNCES ‘UNBLACKENED’ ACOUSTIC SHOW, DVD
Zakk Wylde and Black Label Society have announced a special one-off performance at L.A.'s Mayan Theater on March 28th to record and film a partially-unplugged-with-strings project called Unblackened. Wylde tells us that like on the band's recent The Song Remains Not the Same, the solos will be played on electric guitar, but the rest will be acoustic. He compares what he has in mind to Neil Young's Unplugged and the Eagles' Hell Freezes Over. Wylde has mentioned in the past that he'd like to have some guest stars on hand for the show.
 

THE DARKNESS HAS REUNITED AND WILL PUT OUT A NEW SINGLE TODAY!
The rejuvenated British foursome The Darkness today debuted the first single off its forthcoming as-yet untitled third studio album. The appropriately titled “Nothin’s Gonna Stop Us” is the group’s first new song in six years. Hear the song and watch the video at RollingStone.com. Finally, The Darkness kicks off its 17-show North American tour tonight in Toronto; the tour runs through February 25 in Seattle.

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