The Super Bowl had a majority of hype coming into the game and in the end lived up to the build. However, just like the game, these two car ads for Honda CR-V and Kia Optima left us with just as much memories from the game with their excellent commercials. Let’s take a look at how these two commercials were excellent in each of their own special ways. Honda CR-V Hollywood is continuously churning out remakes or sequels to classic movies from the 80’s. However, we haven’t seen one of...
British artist MIA has caused outrage after making a rude gesture and swearing during Madonna's half-time performance at the Super Bowl. The London-born rapper and singer was a guest vocalist on the Queen of Pop's new track Give Me All Your Luvin alongside Nicki Minaj . During the show, watched by an estimated 100 million people, MIA flipped her middle finger and appeared to sing "I don't give a ****" - although it was barely audible. Broadcaster NBC said: "We apologise for the inappropriate...
Madonna was joined on stage by LMFAO (above), Nicki Minaj, M.I.A. and Cee Lo during her halftime performance. Robert Beck/SI For all the pomp and excess of Madonna's Super Bowl halftime extravaganza a single extended middle finger by guest singer M.I.A. is likely to be the most remembered piece of the show. The gesture, accompanied by a barely disguised expletive, came during a performance of Madonna's new single, "Give Me All Your Luvin."' At the end of her lines, M.I.A. appeared to sing "I...
Acura hit it out of the park, or should I say scored a TD, with its new Super Bowl ad. The only thing sharper than Jerry Seinfeld's performance in this ad is the Acura NSX the spot is made to advertise. I'm buying both. Well, not literally. For one, I'm 6'5" 265 pounds, and I don't think guys my size will fit comfortably in the NSX. But it sure is nice to look at. And no, I'm not actually going to buy Jerry. I'm sure that would be illegal, but you get my point. Check out the...
Friends of Don Cornelius say the legendary creator of the long-running television show Soul Train was dealing with significant “demons,’’ and while they are saddened by his death, they say they aren’t surprised he took his own life with a gunshot to the head. “Don was always a smart man, but in recent years he’d made a lot of poor choices in business and in his relationships with women,’’ said one friend of 30 years. “He was swayed by a few people to invest in projects that...
The idea was simple — but groundbreaking: Create a live showcase for black music, modeled on "American Bandstand."Don Cornelius pulled $400 from his own pocket to launch the dance show on a local Chicago TV station in 1970. As host and executive producer of "Soul Train," he was soon at the throttle of a nationally syndicated television institution that was the first dance show to cater to the musical tastes of black teenagers and also helped bring black music, dance, fashion and style to...
For the man who brought the soul to mainstream America every Saturday morning, the "hippest trip" is over. The mellifluous-voiced and effortlessly charismatic Don Cornelius, originator and host of "Soul Train" was found dead in his Sherman Oaks, Calif. home this morning, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Department. His death was apparently a suicide by gunshot. Cornelius was 75 years old. It was a violent end to a life that was once dedicated to peace, sweet music and the...
'Soul Train' creator dead STORY HIGHLIGHTS NEW: "Last time I saw him, he was pretty sick," Gladys Knight says Police believe the gunshot wound to Cornelius' head was self-inflicted, coroner says Quincy Jones calls Cornelius a "visionary pioneer and a giant in our business" Cornelius used his own money to launch "Soul Train" in 1970 Did you meet Don Cornelius? Did 'Soul Train' influence your life? Share your photos, videos and memories. Los Angeles (CNN) -- Don Cornelius, the founder of the...
'Soul Train' creator dead STORY HIGHLIGHTS NEW: "Last time I saw him, he was pretty sick," Gladys Knight says Police believe the gunshot wound to Cornelius' head was self-inflicted, coroner says Quincy Jones calls Cornelius a "visionary pioneer and a giant in our business" Cornelius used his own money to launch "Soul Train" in 1970 Did you meet Don Cornelius? Did 'Soul Train' influence your life? Share your photos, videos and memories. Los Angeles (CNN) -- Don Cornelius, the founder of the...
