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Super Bowl ads battle for championship

The pressure was on. The tension was thick. And then, there were yawns in between. The Super Bowl may have been a nail biter, but the ads were a snooze.

M.I.A. flips bird during Super Bowl halftime show

For all the pomp and excess of Madonna's Super Bowl halftime show, it is likely to be a single extended middle finger by guest singer M.I.A. that is most

'Tebowing' Alec Baldwin hosts NFL Honors

Trying to do his best "Tebowing," Alec Baldwin got a bit of help on stage. The host of "NFL Honors" on NBC was kneeling down when Denver Broncos quarterback

Celebs suit up for DirecTV Beach Bowl

Deion Sanders said he wasn't worried. Joe Montana went in with his game face on and Jordin Sparks just hoped sand did not end up in her eyes.

Shocked? Not! Not many surprises in Super Bowl ads

About 20 of the roughly 36 Super Bowl advertisers put their TV commercials online before Sunday's broadcast. That's a major shift: It's up from last year when

Rest of TV world idolizing NFL's appeal to viewers

"American Idol," that reliable ratings juggernaut, had a drop in viewership of more than 15 percent for its first two episodes back, underscoring how rough it

Super Bowl ads that generate buzz after the game

Companies hope you'll be gabbing about their Super Bowl ads on Monday morning. But the ultimate score is if those conversations continue throughout the year.

NFL adding new fantasy game with $1 million prize

The NFL wants to add even more fans to the millions already following the sport — and is willing to pay $1 million to do it.

Letterman celebrates 30 years in late-night TV

As David Letterman and Howard Stern can attest, a 30-year anniversary celebration is a ripe opportunity to cringe at geeky haircuts.

Video: Volkswagen Super Bowl ad revealed

Volkswagen finally releases its Super Bowl ad, still filled with animals and love for "Star Wars."

'Soul Train' host Don Cornelius dead of suicide

Don Cornelius, creator of the long-running TV dance show "Soul Train," shot himself to death Wednesday morning at his Los AngDon Cornelius, creator of the

Super Bowl advertisers go after 'second screens'

About two-thirds of smartphone and tablet owners use their gadgets to do things like text or post on Twitter while watching TV, according to research firm

First lady pushes Jay Leno to eat healthy foods

First lady Michelle Obama cajoled Jay Leno into nibbling on apples, sweet potato fries and a pizza made with eggplant, green peppers and zucchini on the

Zoo wants company to stop using chimps in TV ads

Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo says there's nothing funny about a commercial featuring suit-and-tie wearing chimpanzees scheduled to air Sunday during the Super

Fox: Abdul exiting 'X Factor'; third to leave show

Abdul said Tuesday she won't return to "dear friend" Simon Cowell's singing contest when it begins its second season later this year.

Review: Super Bowl online decent, won't replace TV

The television set won't be the only place to watch video of the New York Giants and the New England Patriots this Sunday. For the first time, U.S. football

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