They performed “Empire State Dreams” which is featured on Jay-Z’s CD “The Blueprint 3.”  The song is currently number 13 on the Billboard charts. 

The video clip of their live performance at the game is posted below followed by a photo gallery.

Country singer Tim McGraw and pop group Black Eyed Peas will perform before the NFL opening game Sept 10 as the Pittsburgh Steelers play against the Tennessee Titans.

The two musical acts will perform during a free concert at Point State Park.  McGraw’s new CD “Southern Voice” will be in stores Oct. 20. 

His new film “The Blind Side” will be in theaters Nov. 20.  He stars alongside Sandra Bullock and Kathy Bates.

The Black Eyed Peas’ CD “The E.N.D.” is currently number five on the Billboard Albums Chart. 

Their hit songs “I Gotta Feeling” and “Boom Boom Pow” both reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.

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An employee at a Harrah’s hotel in Nevada filed a civil lawsuit against Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. 

According ot NBC Sports, the woman claims Roethlisberger asked her to fix the television in his hotel room, then he forced her to have sex with him. 

The lawsuit was filed last week, but the woman claims the incident occurred last year. 

Roethlisberger’s lawyer denied all allegations.  He said in a statement, “Ben has never sexually assaulted anyone.  The timing of the lawsuit and the absence of a criminal complaint and a criminal investigation are the most compelling evidence of the absence of any criminal conduct.  If an investigation is commenced, Ben will cooperate fully and Ben will be fully exonerated.”

Roethlisberger was drafted to the Steelers in 2004.  He was also named AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2004. 

At age 23, he became the youngest quarterback to win a Super Bowl title in NFL history.

Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson is probably a little scared right now.

A 34-year-old man accused of stalking her was arrested near the set of “Dancing With The Stars,” and police found two loaded guns in his vehicle.

According to the Associated Press, security guards stopped Robert O’Ryan after he was spotted roaming around the studio lot where “Dancing With The Stars” is filmed.

Police said O’Ryan believed that he was meant to have a baby with 17-year-old Johnson who is a contestant on the dance show, and he wanted to meet her.  He also had two loaded guns in his vehicle.

Johnson was a granted a restraining order against O’Ryan who is being held in jail on $35,000 bail.

Johnson has been in the spotlight since the 2008 Olympics when she won a gold medal and three silver medals during the gymnastics competition.

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Richardson was taking private ski lessons for beginners when she fell and injured her head.

Richardson, 45, is married to actor Liam Neeson.

She played in the films “Maid in Manhattan” with Jennifer Lopez, “The Parent Trap” with Lindsay Lohan and “Waking up in Reno” with Patrick Swayze and Billy Bob Thornton.

Her family released a statement that said “Liam Neeson, his sons, and the entire family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Natasha. They are profoundly grateful for the support, love and prayers of everyone, and ask for privacy during this very difficult time.”

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Gold medal Olympic gymnast Dominque Moceanu gave birth two her second child with former college gymnast Mike Canales.

The 8-pound 9-ounce baby is named Vincent Michael Canales. Moceanu, 27, gave birth to their first child Carmen Noel Canales in 2006.

Moceanu won a team gold medal during the 1996 Olympics as part of the women’s gymnastics team alongside Shannon Miller and Dominique Dawes.

In 1995, Moceanu won the national championship title at age 13 making her the youngest national champion in U.S. history.

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Former NBA star Charles Barkley pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, and he will serve a five-day jail sentence, according to KTAR in Arizona.

The charges stem from a New Years Eve incident where he pulled over for running a stop sign

He was taken into custody after authorities determined his blood alcohol level was twice the legal limit in Scottsdale, Arizona. 

He will begin serving his jail sentence March 31.

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Lance Armstrong’s bicycle was stolen during the weekend from a rental truck parked behind a hotel in Sacramento.

Armstrong said the bicycle is one of a kind because theres no other like it in the world.

He’s offering a reward for information that leads to the bike’s whereabouts.  I have a feeling the perpetrator who stole the bike probably just wants to be able to ride as fast as Armstrong does.

And what better way than to take his bike.  The $10,000 bicycle is posted below.  As you can see, it doesn’ t look like it’s worth $10,000.

Baseball star Alex Rodriguez aka A-Rod recently admitted he used to take steroids.

During President Obama’s televised news conference at the White House, a reporter asked Obama what he thought about the A-Rod scandal and he replied,

“I think it’s depressing news on top of what’s been a flurry of depressing items when it comes to major league baseball.  And if you’re a fan of major league baseball, I think it tarnishes an entire era, to some degree. And it’s unfortunate, because I think there are a lot of ballplayers who played it straight.”

“What I’m pleased about is major league baseball seems to finally be taking this seriously, to recognize how big a problem this is for the sport, and that our kids hopefully are watching and saying, ‘You know what? There are no short cuts, that when you try to take short cuts, you may end up tarnishing your entire career, and that your integrity’s not worth it.  That’s the message I hope is communicated.”

I think it’s okay if President Obama has an opinion about A-Rod and steroid use, but I don’t think this press conference was the appropriate place to discuss this topic.

The reporter never should have asked this question.  We are stuck in a war in Iraq that keeps dragging on, we have the worst economy since the Great Depression and workers are getting laid off left and right.

I prefer my president focus on these important issues instead of discussing A-Rod.  Let the Major League Baseball organization be concerned about A-Rod.

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USA Swimming decided to suspend Michael Phelps for three months after a photo appeared in a tabloid showing him smoking from a marijuana pipe.

The organization released a statement that said “This is not a situation where any anti-doping rule was violated, but we decided to send a strong message to Michael because he disappointed so many people, particularly the hundreds of thousands of USA Swimming member kids who look up to him as a role model and a hero,” the Colorado Springs-based federation said in a statement. Michael has voluntarily accepted this reprimand and has committed to earn back our trust.”

I’m baffled because they said no anti-doping rules were violated, but yet, they suspended him anyway.  He also lost an endorsement deal with Kellogg.

Yes, Michael Phelps is a role model, and millions of children look up to him.  However, role models do mistakes from time to time, and there’s no need for everyone to start passing judgment on him.  I’m sure he will make several other mistakes throughout his life.  We all do. That’s part of being a human being.

 If he was caught drinking alcohol or smoking a cigarette, I wonder if he would have been suspended for that too? Probably not.

Although I don’t condone marijuana use, it’s not as dangerous as other substances.  More people die from  alcohol and cigarette use than they do marijuana.

And shame on the person who sold that photo to the tabloid. I’m sure they received a lot of money for it.  If I was in that position, I wouldn’t have sold that photo because I don’t believe in causing anyone public humiliation.

UPDATE: On second thought, after examining how empty my bank account is right now, I absolutely would  have sold that photo for money. I do have bills to pay.

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Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant set a record Jan. 2 when he scored 61 points which lead to a nine-point victory over the New York Nicks.   The Lakers won 126 to 117.

Bryant’s 61 points was the most points ever scored at the Madison Square Garden arena in New York City.

Many people view Bryant as an arrogant snitch, especially since several years he told police officers that his then-teammate Shaquille O’Neal cheated on his wife.

Bryant might be a snitch, but you can’t deny the fact that he is a talented record-breaker.

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Congratulations to tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams who won their eighth Grand Slam women’s doubes title at the Australian Open.

They beat out Slovakia Hantuchova and Ai Sugiyama to clinch the first-place title.

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The University of Arizona basketball player Chase Budinger’s face literally got stepped on by University of Houston player Aubrey Coleman during a college basketball game Saturday.

It doesn’t really look like Coleman intentionally stepped on his face, the referee ejected Coleman from the game anyway.

Take a look at the incident on the clip posted below.

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