February 2nd is the 33rd day of the year. There are 333 days left in 2012. 2012 is a leap year.
-- On this date in 1886, Punxutawney, Pennsylvania observed its first Groundhog Day. The annual trek to Gobbler's Knob started in 1887
-- On this date in 1969, Yoko Ono divorced Tony Cox. Yoko was granted custody of their daughter Kyoko. John Lennon married Yoko the following month
-- On this date in 1973, Keith Emerson of Emerson Lake and Palmer injured his hands when his piano, rigged to explode as a stunt, detonated prematurely during a concert in San Francisco.
-- On this date in 1979, Punk rocker Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols died at age 21 of a drug overdose
-- On this date in 1985, O.J. Simpson married Nicole Brown
-- On this date in 1992, Bert Parks died
-- On this date in 1993, Hillary Clinton banned smoking in the White House
-- On this date in 1996, Gene Kelly died at age 83
-- On this date in 1998, Daniel Baldwin was hospitalized after a cocaine overdose.
-- On this date in 1998, President Bill Clinton introduced the first U.S. balanced budget in 30 years.
-- On this date in 2002, Britney Spears hosted "Saturday Night Live."
-- On this date in 2004, CBS apologized for its Super Bowl broadcast after Janet Jackson was left exposed when Justin Timberlake ripped her top off
-- On this date in 2009, Hillary Rodham Clinton was sworn in as U.S. secretary of state.
Soul Train host Don Cornelius was found dead in his Sherman Oaks, California home yesterday morning. TMZ says he died from a gunshot wound, which officials believe was self-inflicted.
American Airlines is cutting 13,000 jobs as part of a five-year plan to save $3 billion per year. The 13,000 cuts include 1,400 management and support staff, 400 pilots, 2,300 flight attendants, 4,600 maintenance men and women and 4,200 fleet service employees
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What will Kelly Clarkson wear to sing the National Anthem - Colts Jersey (7/1), Giants Jersey (15/1), Patriots Jersey (15/1), NFL shirt (2/1) or Anything else (1/3)?
Will Kelly Clarkson forget or omit at least 1 word of the official US National Anthem - Yes (2.5/1)?
What color will Madonna's hair be when she begins the Super Bowl Halftime show - Blonde (1/4), Any other color (2.5/1)?
Will Madonna be wearing fishnet stockings at any point during the Halftime show - Yes (1/1), No (1/1)?
What will Madonna be using to start the Super Bowl Halftime show - Headset (1/3), Handheld Microphone (2/1)?
How many times will David Tyree's 2008 Super Bowl catch be shown on TV during the game - More Than 1.5 or Less Than 1.5?
If Tom Brady's son is shown on TV during the game, will he be wearing a Tom Brady jersey - Yes (1/2), No (1/1)?
What color will the Gatorade (or liquid) be that is dumped on the head coach of the winning Super Bowl Team - Clear/Water (3/2), Orange (5/2), Yellow (5/2), Red (13/2), Green (15/2), Blue (10/1)?
Who will the Super Bowl MVP of the game thank first - Teammates (5/4), Coach (12/1), Family (15/2), God (4/1), Owner (5/1) or Does Not Thank Anyone (5/2)?
Will Kelly Clarkson's bare belly be showing when she sings the National Anthem - Yes (3/1)?
How many times will Giselle Bundchen be shown on TV during the game - More than .5 (1/2) or Less Than .5 (1.2/1)?
Madonna is spending 12 hours a day rehearsing for her Super Bowl halftime show. A source tells Perez Hilton, "Madonna has been brutal in rehearsals. Although they've been having a laugh, they've been doing up to 12 hours in a New York studio. She's saying they can sleep after the Super Bowl. She's involved in every aspect of the show, including Nicki and M.I.A's outfits. Nicki has been telling pals it's the most grueling thing she has ever done and wouldn't expect anything else, calling it an 'epic learning experience'."
A new survey by the marketing film 11mark reveals that 75% of BlackBerry owners make phone calls while going to the bathroom. Other findings:
- 87% of Droid users have used their phone in the bathroom compared to 84% of BlackBerry users and 77% of iPhone users
- 25% of people don't go to the bathroom without their phone
- 20% of men and 13% of women have taken work-related calls in the bathroom
- more than 90% of people, between 28 and 35, will return a call or text while sitting on the toilet
- 16% of people shop on their smartphones while going to the bathroom
A new survey by the National Retail Federation reveals that U.S. shoppers plan to spend an average of $126 on their sweethearts and loved ones for Valentine's Day. Other findings:
- 19% of shoppers plan to buy jewelry for their significant others. That's up from 17% last year. Total spending on jewelry is expected to reach $4.1 billion, up from $3.5 billion last year
- 50% of consumers intend to buy candy for Valentine's Day
- 36% of lovers plan to buy flowers and dinner out for Valentine's Day
Shakira (35)
Christie Brinkley (58)
Duane "DOG" Chapman (59)
Graham Nash (70)
Tom Smothers (75)
David Letterman: Woody Harrelson, Stephen Merchant, Lana Del Rey
Jay Leno: Drew Barrymore, Blake Shelton
Jimmy Kimmel: Tim Heidecker & Eric Wareheim, Korn
Craig Ferguson: Daniel Radcliffe, Mark Forward
Jimmy Fallon: Taylor Lautner, Adam Levine, Drew Brees, Michael Strahan, Nas
Carson Daly: Mario Batali, Ry Russo-Young, White Denim
Tavis Smiley: Michael Mann
Daily Show: Dr. David Agus
Colbert Report: Christiane Amanpour
Chelsea Lately: Kristen Bell, Dan Maurio, Ross Mathews, Heather McDonald
Conan O'Brien: John Krasinski, Jenny Slate, Evanescence
The View: Lisa Kudrow, Steve Van Zandt
The Talk: John Stamos, Stacey Tisdale, guest co-host Kelly Osbourne
Live with Kelly: Michelle Williams, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Jenni "JWoww" Farley, guest co-host Peter Facinelli
Ellen DeGeneres: Michelle Obama, Daniel Radcliffe
Wendy Williams: Mary J. Blige
Rosie: Kristin Chenoweth
Anderson: Madonna
Lifechangers: 'Pageant Diva: Honey Boo Boo Child' (Dr. Drew sits down with this season’s fan favorite “Toddlers & Tiaras” star, Alana aka “Honey Boo Boo Child,” as she makes her first daytime television appearance)
Grey's Anatomy on ABC (Meredith dreams of what her life would have been if her mother had been healthy)
The Big Bang Theory on CBS (Leonard starts to reconsider his friendship with Sheldon; Wolowitz tries to choose his astronaut nickname)
Rob on CBS (Fixated on learning more about Maggie's past, Rob asks Hector to help him snoop around; Fernando and Rosa stop speaking to each other after a big argument)
The Mentalist on CBS (The team investigates the murder of a disgraced fashion designer who was on the verge of a comeback; Agent Darcy continues to look for Red John)
30 Rock on NBC (Liz and Jack clash over her contract; Kenneth changes his page assignment; Tracy and Jenna get a job entertaining at a bar mitzvah)
American Idol on Fox (Hopeful vocalists in St. Louis audition for the judges; the world premiere of Madonna's new music video)
The Vampire Diaries on The CW (Alaric and Elena receive disturbing news from Sheriff Forbes about a recent murder; Damon asks an old acquaintance for help with an elaborate plan; Caroline is unable to stop a tragedy from occurring)
Project Runway All Stars on Lifetime (The contestants must ask strangers for their clothing; the designers must use the clothing gathered on the street to create new outfits)
Jersey Shore on MTV (Everyone celebrates Vinny's return; Mike tries to be nice; Snooki faces an uncomfortable condition)
Super Bowl Fan Jam on VH1 (Celebrating Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis; performers include Gym Class Heroes, B.o.B. and the All-American Rejects)
