All posts containing the tag: "super bowl"
Posted Jul 23rd 2009 2:00PM by TMZ Staff
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger just issued a 60-second long statement to the media, denying the sexual assault allegations against him.
Roethlisberger said, "I did not sexually assault Andrea McNulty."
"Saturday was the first that I learned of her accusations. Her false and vicious allegations are an attack on my family and on me"
"I would never, ever force myself on a woman."
"I want to fight to protect my family and my reputation."
"I'm not going to discuss my private life or this civil case in the media."
"I'll respond to her outrageous allegations in the appropriate forum."
"I have an obligation to our fans, to my teammates, to my coaches and everyone in the organization to remain focused on the Pittsburgh Steelers and I will do that."
"The allegations against me are reckless and false."
"As much as I would like to answer everyone's questions, I going to respect the legal process and I am confident that the truth will prevail."
Filed under: Talk Sports
Tags: andrea mcnulty, AndreaMcnulty, ben roethlisberger, BenRoethlisberger, football, harrahs, lawsuit, pittsburgh steelers, PittsburghSteelers, sexual assault, SexualAssault, super bowl, SuperBowl, video
Posted Jul 21st 2009 6:18PM by TMZ Staff
The woman accusing Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault claims she tried to tell the head of hotel security about the incident the day after it happened -- but the guy completely blew her off and threatened her job.
In her lawsuit filed last week in Nevada, Andrea McNulty claims Guy Hyder -- the chief of security at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe -- told her she was "over-reacting" and that "most girls would feel lucky to have sex with someone like Ben Roethlisberger."
McNulty also claims Hyder told her that John Koster -- the president of the hotel - will "personally fire you for starting rumors about Roethlisberger's personal life."
McNulty also claims Hyder told her that Koster would be impressed by the sexual encounter, allegedly saying "Koster would love you even more if he knew about this ... Koster would suck his d*ck if Roethlisberger let him."
In the suit, McNulty claims she assumed the incident would be investigated by hotel security, but Hyder "did not do his job of investigating the assault." McNulty also claims she was "afraid of the consequences of going to police authorities since it was obvious to her that Harrah's and it's personnel ... would side with and support Roethlisberger."
McNulty also claims several Harrah's employees broke into her home and ripped files off of her computer, presumably for the purpose of defending themselves against a possible lawsuit.
Several months after the incident -- after McNulty claims she sought psychological treatment because of the encounter -- she claims she had a conversation with Hyder. McNulty says she told Hyder that she had been hospitalized specifically because of the Roethlisberger incident. Hyder allegedly replied, "I figured that was what was wrong, but I thought it was just like a date rape thing."
McNulty claims her bosses told her she was on thin ice at work ... so she preemptively lawyered up.
McNulty is seeking $380,000 in medical fees plus an unspecified amount of punitive damages.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk Sports
Tags: andrea mcnulty, AndreaMcnulty, battery, ben roethlisberger, BenRoethlisberger, football, pittsburgh steelers, PittsburghSteelers, rape, sexual assault, SexualAssault, super bowl, SuperBowl
Posted Feb 1st 2009 2:30AM by TMZ Staff
Super Bowl XLIII is upon us ... and these tight ends are going to be glued to the game too!
Filed under: Talk Sports, Photo Galleries
Tags: football, super bowl, super bowl xliii, SuperBowl, SuperBowlXliii
Posted Jan 31st 2009 2:39PM by TMZ Staff
Some celebs actually love the game of football while others simply saw the word "bowl" next to the word "super" and wanted in.
Either way it's a regular celeb-a-palooza in Tampa as some team from Arizona gears up to play that team with the black and yellow uniforms.
Filed under: Lindsay Lohan, Talk Sports, Party All The Time, Photo Galleries
Tags: cuba gooding jr., CubaGoodingJr., DJ AM, DjAm, lil wayne, LilWayne, lindsay lohan, LindsayLohan, party, samantha ronson, SamanthaRonson, super bowl, SuperBowl, wyclef jean, WyclefJean
Posted Jan 29th 2009 7:05AM by TMZ Staff
Every time the Super Bowl comes around, betting sites go crazy with strange bets that have nothing to do with the people actually playing the game -- and Jennifer Hudson is no exception.
On BetUS.com, members of the site can bet real dough on how long it takes Jennifer Hudson to sing the National Anthem -- the over/under odds is 2 minutes, 3 seconds. If this was Aretha, they would definitely need to extend the time to a good 15.
Other crazy bets? How many times will John Madden mention food and the color of the Gatorade that will be used to dump over the winning coach's head. Happy watching!
Filed under: Talk Sports, Jennifer Hudson
Tags: super bowl, SuperBowl
Posted Jan 26th 2009 1:13PM by TMZ Staff
It's just a fact: Football and hot, barely dressed women just go together ... but not this year. The Playboy Super Bowl party has just been canceled for the first time.
The Playboy's Super Saturday night party has been 86'd -- and we're told "the economy did play a role" in the cancellation.
Our sources told us sponsors for the party are being frugal -- and the cash that was going to be spent on the party will go into making another website.
Filed under: Talk Sports, Playboy
Tags: cancelled super bowl parties, CancelledSuperBowlParties, Playboy, Playboy Super Bowl party, PlayboySuperBowlParty, Super Bowl, SuperBowl
Posted Jun 24th 2008 7:34PM by TMZ Staff
NFL star Ray Lewis rarely misses a tackle -- but one company claims he completely wiffed on paying his bill.
Profession Events, LLC. in Arizona is suing Lewis, claiming he never paid for hostesses he hired for a Super Bowl party back in February. The company claims they were promised several times they'd get paid the $5,780 they were owed -- but never did.
Calls to Lewis' agent were not returned.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk Sports
Tags: Arizona, LLC, NFL, Profession Events, ProfessionEvents, Ray Lewis, RayLewis, Super Bowl, SuperBowl
Posted Mar 18th 2008 12:13PM by TMZ Staff
Donald Trump and his vodka line could be in hot water after pics surfaced of a 17-year-old girl -- naked except for body paint -- serving (and quaffing) drinks at a 944 Magazine Super Bowl party for the vodka.
In photos obtained by Nik Richie over at TheDirty.com, Chanell Elaine Hallett is seen working as a hostess -- totally nude except for a little paint. According to the website, her drivers license suggests that her 18th birthday would've fallen about a week and a half after the Super Bowl week event. (And in case you're wondering, it's common for AZ licenses to be good for 50 years.)
Click here... it's not over yet
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Photo Galleries
Tags: Chanell Elaine Hallett, ChanellElaineHallett, donald trump, DonaldTrump, lawsuit, party, Super Bowl, SuperBowl
Posted Jan 11th 2008 1:03PM by TMZ Staff
Believe it or not, Tara Reid won't be doing much partying on Super Bowl weekend -- if Hyde has anything to do with it!
In addition to their Sundance outpost at Village at the Yard, TMZ has learned the exclusive SBE-owned West Hollywood hotspot is opening up a temporary three-night venue in Arizona during Super Bowl weekend (first weekend in Feb.). Entry to the VIP retreat will be on an invitation-only basis. Sorry, Chyna!
A private residence is being turned into the A-list haunt, with the help of Audi Forum Phoenix. Let the drunk girl games begin!
Filed under: Talk Sports
Tags: Hyde, Super Bowl, SuperBowl
Posted Aug 16th 2007 12:03PM by TMZ Staff
The NFL and Ryan Seacrest go together like Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise.
Nonetheless, word on the street is, the "Idol" ringmaster will handle pre-game and halftime hosting duties of the Super Bowl on Fox next February. Because nothing says manly man like a guy with frosted highlights. Seacrest out!
No halftime act has been named yet, but Clay Aiken would fit the bill nicely, no?
UPDATE: To be filed in the Who Knew? category, Ryan actually played high school football for the Dunwoody High School Wildcats in Atlanta. Ryan, as a strong safety, took his team all the way to the AAAA State Championship. Tackled by Seacrest-- good times!
Filed under: Talk Sports, Ryan Seacrest
Tags: ryan seacrest, RyanSeacrest, super bowl, SuperBowl
Posted Feb 5th 2007 4:04PM by TMZ Staff
Sony pulled out all the stops in personalized celebrity gear at their PlayStation Oasis during Super Bowl weekend in Miami.
A private cabana allowed stars to relax and enjoy the hottest technology in video games: Sony PlayStation 3 -- personalized to the celebs' own specs. PlayStations were dunked into the "Green Demon" machine, which etched designs chosen by the A-list gamers -- right onto the consoles!
Terrence Howard personalized his PS3 with "Daddy & Hunter," (Hunter is his son). NFL quarterback Matt Leinart had his number etched on: "ML #7," while LL Cool J had the title to his latest album "Exit 13" scribbled onto his red PlayStation 3. Ludacris, Josh Duhamel, Nick Cannon, Jermaine Dupri, John Legend and others were also on hand to play a few games and get a sweet custom console.
Vivica A. Fox got in on the action with a light pink case, laser-etched with flowers and vines. Vivica had some words of wisdom for girls out there, saying, "PlayStation is the toy to have in your house that all guys will love you for ... as long as you have a PlayStation, you're in." Miss Vivica speaks the truth.
Filed under: Celebritoyz
Tags: custom, ll cool j, LlCoolJ, playstation 3, Playstation3, ps3, super bowl, SuperBowl, vivaca a fox, VivacaAFox
Posted Feb 2nd 2007 2:54PM by TMZ Staff
He isn't playing in the Super Bowl this Sunday, but Kevin Federline is one of the biggest stars in Miami this week. Fed's commercial for Nationwide Insurance has been the most buzzed about spot on advertising's biggest day.
Cameras spotted Brit's ex at Lebron James' Super Bowl party at Mansion in Miami last night. Federline posed with a few friends and a very happy-to-be-here-looking blonde.
Is the Fed-Ex back in the saddle?
Filed under: K-Fed
Tags: kevin federline, KevinFederline, miami, super bowl, SuperBowl
Posted Sep 21st 2006 12:44PM by TMZ Staff
It has been over two and half years since Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake had their infamous 'wardrobe malfunction' at the 2004 Super Bowl and for the first time Janet is speaking out about it to Oprah Winfrey.
During an episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show," to air on September 25, the singer has now said she regretted saying sorry because it made her look guilty for something that was an accident.
She also hinted at dissension between her and Mr. Timberlake during the interview, saying she has not spoken with Justin since their performance on February 1, 2004. When Winfrey asked if she felt betrayed, Jackson would not answer directly, but said cryptically, "Loyalty comes first to me."
Filed under: Music, Celebrity Feuds, Janet Jackson
Tags: janet jackson, JanetJackson, justin timberlake, JustinTimberlake, oprah winfrey, OprahWinfrey, super bowl, superbowl
Posted Aug 11th 2006 4:38PM by Celly
Porn star Jenna Jameson has reportedly been sidelined from the 2007 Lingerie Bowl due to safety reasons.
Jameson's insurance company reportedly fears the adult film star will be injured in Super Bowl XLI's half-time special, which features ladies in lingerie playing football. Worried about the protecting star's assets, the insurance company allegedly refused to insure Jameson for her quarterback debut.
Have no fear - you will still get to see this beauty in her sexy underwear. The XXX-rated actress will be the game's color commentator-- all in alluring lingerie.
Jenna is currently separated from her husband Jay Grdina, who performs in adult films under the name Justin Sterling, and is now dating Carmen Electra's soon-to-be ex, Dave Navarro.
TMZ has calls into Jameson's reps and the Lingerie Bowl to confirm the story. No comment as of yet.
Filed under: TV, Talk Sports
Tags: jenna jameson, JennaJameson, lingerie, lingerie bowl, LingerieBowl, porn star, PornStar, super bowl, SuperBowl
Posted Feb 6th 2006 6:22PM by TMZ Staff
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
An estimated 90.7 million people watched the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, the largest Super Bowl audience since 1996 when the Steelers last played in the title game.
That was 5 percent more than the 86.1 million people who watched the New England Patriots beat the Philadelphia Eagles last year, according to preliminary estimates from Nielsen Media Research.
When the Dallas Cowboys beat the Steelers in 1996, there were 94.1 million people watching.
The Steelers beat the Seahawks 21-10, but the game wasn't really decided until the final five minutes or so, which helped keep the audience glued to the set, said Larry Hyams, ABC research executive.
"The Super Bowl obviously is a national event and people are going to tune in regardless of whether the teams have national appeal," Hyams said. "It's up to the game to hold the audience."
An episode of "Grey's Anatomy" that aired directly after the game on ABC was seen by 38.1 million people, the biggest audience for a post-Super Bowl show in five years, Nielsen said.
Filed under: TV, The Biz
Tags: ABC, Dallas Cowboys, DallasCowboys, Eagles, Grey's Anatomy, Grey'sAnatomy, Patriots, Seahawks, Steelers, Super Bowl, SuperBowl
