- Robert De Niro: The actor is slated to play former Packers coach Vince Lombardi in the upcoming ESPN theatrical release Lombardi. The film is currently set for a Winter 2012 release, during the two-week period between the NFL Conference Championship games and Super Bowl XLVI. (ESPN)
- Jennifer Hudson: The actress and singer will perform the song ‘One Shining Moment’ for CBS’ NCAA Tournament coverage this year. Hudson is the fourth performer to sing the song, following the late Luther Vandross, the late Teddy Pendergrass, and the song’s original composer David Barrett. (Fang’s Bites)
- Rory Mcilroy: The golfer will join Tiger Woods on the cover of EA Sports’ Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2011, marking the first time someone other than Woods has been on the cover of the game. The decision was made to promote the inclusion of the Ryder Cup in the game, with Woods representing the U.S. team and Mcilroy representing the European team. When asked by ESPN.com, an EA Sports designer denied that the recent controversy involving Woods was a factor in the decision. (Marketwatch, ESPN)
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