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‘American Idol’ takes over Super Bowl Sunday

by Reed Dunn

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Jordin Sparks sings the National Anthem on Sunday afternoon before the start of Super Bowl XLII in Glendale, Ariz.

Ryan Seacrest ran the red carpet — that’s right, the Super Bowl had a red carpet — and Paula Abdul performed her new single, Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow. Then, the reigning American Idol winner, Jordin Sparks, sang the Star Spangled Banner before Super Bowl XLII began.

Seacrest greeted celebrities and team officials throughout the afternoon for the biggest game of the year for the first time a Hollywood-style red carpet welcomed visitors to the stadium in Glendale, Ariz. The idea of having a red carpet at a sporting event seems a little too much for the FOX-broadcast game. The best moments from the red carpet involved Hollywood celebrities attending the game, instead of people actually involved with the on-field action.

Abdul, who hasn’t released a record since 1995, debuted her new single as part of the pre-recorded segments. The singer and Idol judge known best for singles such as Straight Up, also attended several parties and events leading up to Sunday’s big game.

Sparks, a native of Glendale, Ariz., is the daughter of former NFL player Phillippi Sparks. As the singer finished her rendition of the National Anthem, she wiped a tear from her eye. It was a memorable performance, and it certainly must be a highlight for the youngest Idol winner in the show’s history.

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American Idol judge Randy Jackson and host Ryan Seacrest attend Victoria’s Secret What is Sexy party at Super Bowl XVII at the Taste Ultra Lounge on Saturday in Scottsdale, Ariz. Seacrest was honored for his sexy smile.

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Paula Abdul attends The Retreat Premier Gift Lounge Saturday at Galleria Corporate Centre on Saturday in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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    February 13th, 2008 at 11:09 pm

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