After three days of “careful consideration” and increasing pressure, CNN suspended political contributor Roland Martin for a series of Super Bowl tweets that GLAAD and other groups condemned as homophobic and promoting anti-LGBT violence. Read full article > >

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The TV Column: CNN suspends Roland Martin over ‘regrettable’ tweets

“Smash,” which NBC hyped as heavily as the Super Bowl, premiered Monday night. The show is many things: a musical within a show, a heavy-on-the-glitter-but-light-on-the-grit look behind the scenes of Broadway and an ode to every musical theater trope you know and possibly love, from the wide-eyed Iowa girl aching for her big break to the slimy director who wouldn’t mind breaking her in. Perhaps you expected this. Read full article > >

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Playwright Grote takes a turn at writing for ‘Smash’

Getting ready for Super Tuesday.

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Romney PAC Makes Big Ohio Ad Buy

Moments after the energetic Madonna entertained fans during the halftime show at Sunday's Super Bowl, millions of television viewers got an emotional jolt back into reality. Amid the close-up shots of factory workers and Midwest families, were there political undertones in Chrysler's Super Bowl ad?

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Politics buried in Eastwood’s ad?

Chrysler’s Super Bowl ad provided yet another reminder that in today’s polarized political climate, even a a football championship can be thrust into a partisan light.

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Republicans See Politics in Chrysler Super Bowl Ad

A new record for activity on Twitter during a sports event was set during the 2012 Super Bowl, with more than 10,000 messages sent per second, Twitter says.

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Super Bowl prompts Twitter record

Forget dieting dogs and Ferris Bueller — or Mario Manningham’s clutch catch for that matter. As far as Washington was concerned, the biggest moment in last night’s Super Bowl was that Clint Eastwood ad touting Chrysler. Read full article > >

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Clint Eastwood’s Super Bowl ad: What do political ad folks say?

Madonna “rose to the occasion” to give “a shot of female brass” to the Super Bowl in her 12-minute half-time show, reviewers say.

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Madonna ‘brassy’ at Super Bowl

President Obama proposes a jobs plan for veterans | Homeless shelter population in New York City reaches a record high | Creative bets on the Super Bowl.

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TIMESCAST: TimesCast | February 3, 2012

Advertisers placed many Super Bowl spots on YouTube or social media well ahead of the game, hoping to start a conversation and generate follow-up interest.

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Advertising: Some Super Bowl Ads Being Seen Long Before the Game – Advertising

You’d think the political process had turned into one big, sexy GoDaddy Super Bowl ad , with all the focus on breasts, bellies and even butts this week. Let me explain how our political discourse had gone all T & A on us. Read full article > >

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The big backlash against bullying women

Giants linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka is returning to his hometown, Indianapolis, for the Super Bowl. But he is drawn to Uganda, where his grandfather was a historic figure.

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Mathias Kiwanuka’s Heart Belongs to Uganda

A hot sauce war between Frank’s RedHot and the McIlhenny Company has broken out in time for the Super Bowl, perhaps the most snack-centric day of the year.

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Advertising: Tabasco and Frank’s RedHot in a Buffalo Wing Sauce Duel

Julian Edelman, listed as a wide receiver for New England, has also been playing defensive back and returning punts during the team’s run to the Super Bowl.

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Super Bowl — Julian Edelman Gives Patriots 3-Way Contributor

Spicy chicken wings, crisp and succulent, work for both the Super Bowl or the Chinese New Year.

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City Kitchen: Spicy Chicken Wings for the Super Bowl or Chinese New Year