Topic: Olympic Games

• Poll: 'Idol' Or Olympics?

  By: Jean Bentley | 1 Comment | Feb 18, 3:40pm ET

  There was plenty of inspirational television to choose from last night with the second half of the American Idol top 24 finally announced and Shaun White defying laws of gravity at the Olympics. But what did America choose to tune in to? Surprisingly, Idol did not win the night. It’s … More

• Olympic Crush: German Pairs Skaters

  By: Jennifer Wright | Comment | Feb 15, 7:15pm ET

  You know that moment where the German Olympic figure skaters Aliona Savchenko and Robin Szolkowy appeared on the ice dressed as sad clowns? And, with their oversized gumdrop buttons they already looked ludicrous? And you made some joke about how they might as well skate to “Send in the Clowns” … More

• My Olympic Games Soundtrack | Not an Amy Pearson Song in Sight

  By: lkatulka | Comment | Aug 8, 4:20am ET

  I am so excited about the Olympics. For the next two weeks I’m going to wear an indent in my couch, getting up early and staying up late enough to soak it all up. While my anticipation is at fever pitch, there’s one thing that has managed to sour my … More

• Telstra Does Something Right

  By: lkatulka | 1 Comment | Jul 22, 12:43am ET

  I am loathe to praise anything related to Telstra. But I can’t help feeling all patriotic about their new ads featuring that unofficial anthem “I Am, You Are, We Are Australian.”
  Thankfully there’s not a children’s choir in sight. Instead the song’s been given a modern makeover thanks to Sydney urban … More