Black Eyed Peas Halftime Show Tweets Foiled, Says Will.I.Am
will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas performs during the Super Bowl XLV Halftime Show, Feb. 6, 2011 in Arlington, Tx. (Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX (CBS/AP) Will.I.am of The Black Eyed Peas said he was unable to fulfill his promise of tweeting during his band's Super Bowl halftime performance because his cell phone had no service.
His Twitter feed was silent until after the game, when he sent out a series of tweets beginning with: "Att crashed ... ahhhh!!!! The worse." He later added, "At&t??? Wow...no service during halftime...unbelievable."
An AT&T spokesperson did not immediately comment to The Associated Press on Sunday night.
Before he hit the stage Sunday at Cowboys Stadium, the musician shared his plans to connect with his 800,000-plus Twitter followers during the group's halftime act, which also featured appearances by Usher and Guns N' Roses' Slash.
"When Fergie is doing her part, and (other group members apl.de.ap and Taboo) are doing their part, wouldn't it be awesome to send a tweet to all the people that are following ... bring the people even closer to the stage," he said of his plans to USA Today.
I think the National Anthem should be sung at the Superbowl by a "hometown" group that is working their way to the "big times". If Superbowl 2012 is being played in Indiana, I suggest a great hometown group. A superb 10-man a cappella group "Straight No Chaser" originally formed in Indiana, should sing it. They would sing it with such class, finesse, and sophistication, it will have the whole audience in tears. That is how it should be done!!
Yes! DEFINITELY have STRAIGHT NO CHASER sing the National Anthem for SB 2012! Respectful, appropriate and beautiful harmonies! Plus, the group originated in Indiana, a natural fit for the Super Bowl in Indianapolis!
I totally agree! Straight No Chaser is AMAZING!! They sing the anthem soooooo well!!!! They sing EVERYTHING so well!! I would LOVE to see them at the SuperBowl! Let's get back to music that isn't autotuned!
["When Fergie is doing her part, and (other group members apl.de.ap and Taboo) are doing their part, wouldn't it be awesome to send a tweet to all the people that are following ... bring the people even closer to the stage," he said of his plans]
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yea ... that would be 'awesome' ... completely redefining what awesome actually means ... and making it have the same meaning as pathetic.
The world is a sad place when "talent" (and I use the term loosely) like these Black-Eyed Pea persons is the best they can come up with for the Super Bowl half-time show. Next time try the a capella group "Straight No Chaser". Have them do the National Anthem too. They can bring tears to your eyes.
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Bring Straight No Chaser to the 2012 Super Bowl in Indy!
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yea ... that would be 'awesome' ... completely redefining what awesome actually means ... and making it have the same meaning as pathetic.