Super Bowl ads set to shine with big names and big budgets
San Jose preview of Super Bowl XXXVII highlights top advertisers including H&R Block with Willie Nelson, Michael Jordan promoting Hanes and Gatorade, and Levi Strauss offering a 150th anniversary gift. With 61 spots sold and prices around 1.9 to 2.1 million, the event blends star power, humor, and brand strategy amid a cautious economy.
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Bobby Brown Released Under Good Time Policy
Atlanta AP report says R and B singer Bobby Brown, on two years probation, must perform community service and refrain from driving for a period under a good time policy. The article notes conditions including probation and restrictions as part of sentencing.
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Fox draw record ratings with second American Idol
New York AP reports a record 26.5 million viewers watched Fox’s Tuesday return of American Idol. The network’s night topped all non sports programming, surpassing the finale of the first Idol. Fox executives praised the strong performance and planned to capitalize with related interviews and follow ups.
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