Food Network Chef: Super Bowl Recipe in 60 Seconds

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We gave Food Network host Michael Symon one minute to give us a kick ass Super Bowl recipe -- and he nailed it with time to spare.

NFL Porta-Potties -- Over $155,000 for Super Bowls

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The NFL is dropping over hundred grand on fancy porta-potties for the Super Bowl this weekend -- and TMZ has obtained photos of the ridiculously pee-rific outhouses.

A rep for the potty people -- United Site Services -- tells TMZ, they're supplying 25 large restroom trailers and 300 traditional toilets to cater to the thousands of beer-guzzling, nacho-chomping fans at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday.

According to a rep for the NFL, the large trailers -- which contain up to 5 stalls -- cost $5,000 a pop ... and the individual porta-potties cost $100 each ... which means the whole operation will run the NFL AT LEAST $155,000.

Additional costs include cleaning services -- which means the final tally could be gastronomical.

TMZ's Steelers vs Packers Contest -- TOUCHDOWN!

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The line has been drawn in the sand and the pigskin pictures poured into the TMZ newsroom for our Steelers vs. Packers Picture Contest -- and now it's time to decide ... whose side are you on?

Be sure to check back on Monday to vote for which fan photo should score the $250 prize and some super secret mystery gifts from TMZ!

**CLICK HERE for contest rules and regulations!**

Trump's High-Rollers -- Tripping Out Over Super Bowl

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Donald Trump is sending 25 of the biggest high-rollers at his Atlantic City casinos to the Super Bowl on Sunday ... all expenses paid -- a trip that involves champagne, caviar ... and a private jet.

Sources close to the Donald tell TMZ, everything will be "tops in class" -- the elite gambling team will dine on "the best champagne and caviar" on Trump's private jet ... all before taking their free seats at the biggest sporting event on the planet.

After the game, we're told Trump -- who won't be joining in the festivities -- is flying the high-rollers right back to Atlantic City so they can gamble away the rest of the night.

Of course, Trump ain't inviting just anyone on this voyage -- we're told you got to be a big time player for perks like this ... with a bankroll in the 7-figure range.

Ex NFL Wife Accused of Insurance Scam

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A woman who was once married to a marginal NFL player is being accused of scamming the NFL's insurance system out of nearly $90,000 ... this according to a new lawsuit.

According to court docs filed today in L.A., the NFL Players Insurance Plan is cracking down on Bobbi Jackson -- ex-wife of LaDairis Jackson, who played sparingly in the NFL for the Redskins (2002) and the Bengals (2003).

The NFL P.I.P. alleges ... after Bobbi and LaDairis divorced, Bobbi falsely claimed to be his dependent in order to get in on his NFL health care benefits.

The lawsuit claims Bobbi received medical benefits totaling $88,764.40 -- until they finally caught on in January 2009.

The NFL Players Insurance Trust is suing for the money, plus costs and damages.

Falling Ice at Super Bowl Stadium Injures Six

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Six people were injured, one critically, by ice falling off the roof of Cowboys Stadium in Dallas earlier today.

Five of the injured were transported to local hospitals, one of them being critical. We're told the other injured person was transported by private vehicle.

A rep for the NFL tells TMZ: "The ice and snow melting off of the Cowboys Stadium roof has caused several sliding snow falls onto the plazas. There have been several injuries. All stadium entrances have been closed except for the truck tunnel, which is away from the building by a very safe distance. All workers and visitors will now enter and exit through the tunnel until further notice."

Thanks to myfoxdfw.com for the video.

Phil Jackson's GF In Talks for 'Housewives'

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Los Angeles Lakers exec Jeanie Buss -- arguably the most powerful woman in sports -- is in talks to join the cast of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" ... TMZ has learned.

Sources connected to the production confirm Buss -- who's dating Lakers head coach Phil Jackson -- met with casting executives recently. In fact, producers went to a recent Lakers game to "observe" Jeanie's daily routine.

Buss currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Business Operations for the storied NBA franchise -- which is owned by her father Jerry Buss.

We're told Jeanie is diggin' the idea ... and there's already a GREAT storyline ... because current castmember Adrienne Maloof-Nassif's family owns the rival Sacramento Kings.

Draaaaamaaaa!!!!!

Bravo declined to comment about casting.

GIANT Super Bowl Champ Crams into TINY Car

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Retired Baltimore Ravens lineman Jonathan Ogden is 6'9" and 345 pounds -- so why the hell would anyone try to pick this guy up from the airport in anything smaller than a semi-truck????

Ogden is in Dallas ... and we're guessing he plans on attending the Super Bowl -- if he ever gets out of the car.

Arrest Warrant Issued for NFL Star Albert Haynesworth

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Washington Redskins' defensive superstar Albert Haynesworth has been charged with simple assault after an alleged road rage incident that went down on Wednesday in the D.C. area.

Haynesworth -- one of the highest paid defensive players in the NFL -- allegedly "struck" a 38-year-old man driving a Honda Civic.

According to the Washington Post, the Honda driver felt Haynesworth was tailgating him on the Fairfax County Parkway and issued a "non verbal hand gesture" ... aka "he gave him the finger."

At some point the two cars came to a stop at a red light and Albert got out and, after the two exchanged words, allegedly assaulted the other man. Haynesworth allegedly got back into his vehicle and drove away.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Haynesworth's arrest -- and cops say the NFL star is planning to turn himself in to authorities next week.

Plaxico -- I'll Watch the Super Bowl From Prison!

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Just a few years ago, Plaxico Burress was playing in the Super Bowl -- this year, the former NY Giants superstar will be allowed to watch the big game from the confines of a NY prison ... TMZ has learned.

According to the Public Information Officer for the New York State Department of Correctional Services, Burress -- who's serving time on gun charges -- has full TV privileges and will be able to enjoy the game in the company of his fellow inmates.

We're told the prison has no plans for an official Super Bowl party ... because it's a PRISON!!!

And with all the talk of Plax signing with an NFL squad when he gets out of the joint in June ... it's possible he could be playing in the big game next year.

Big Ben -- Sing Us A Song You're a Quarterback

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It's not the most controversial drinking night in Ben Roethlisberger's life -- but his boozy pre-Super Bowl outing this week sure did brew up a good argument ... and some serious karaoke.

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Ben Roethlisberger -- BOOZING at Texas Piano Bar

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Ben Roethlisberger is paying extra special attention to his diet this week -- because when he was pounding drinks at a Texas bar Tuesday night ... he wanted his rum mixed with DIET COKE.

TMZ has obtained FOOTAGE of the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback hanging out at Pete's Dueling Piano Bar in Fort Worth Texas ... where he sang his face off from 11:00 PM until 1:15 AM the next morning.

Sources inside the bar tell us Big Ben arrived with two massive teammates -- and bought several rounds of drinks for himself AND the entire bar.

We're told Ben racked up an $800 tab -- and tipped an additional $200. People inside the bar tell us Ben was "nice, fun and took care of everyone."

In the clip, Ben can be seen singing along to the Billy Joel classic "Piano Man" while his teammates joined in on the fun.

So, we gotta ask ...

UPDATE: This morning, Ben told reporters about his big night out ... saying, "It was a superstition and tradition on Tuesday night. I take the linemen out to dinner. We went out for barbecue and then we wanted to hear some live music. We just had an enjoyable night."

Mike Vick -- SWAT Members to Work Super Bowl Party

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is hosting a Super Bowl party in Texas this week -- and just to make sure nothing goes wrong, the club is calling in the SWAT TEAM!!!!!

As you may have heard, the last time Vick hosted a party -- way back in 2010 -- somebody got SHOT ... though Vick claims he had nothing to do with the shooting and was never charged with a crime.

But this party is gonna be WAY different -- because the guy running Deux Lounge in Dallas tells TMZ the place will be crawling with top notch security when the party pops off Friday night at 9 PM.

In fact, Jeff Skaggs -- operating owner and GM -- tells us there will be multiple security measures in place Friday night, including:

-- Mike Vick will bring his own private security team
-- The NFL is providing a security detail
-- The club is bringing in extra members of their own security staff
-- Guests will be searched and wanded on the way in

And the best part -- Skaggs says he's hired THREE off-duty SWAT Team members to patrol the vicinity during the party.

With all that protection, Skaggs tells us he's "not worried one bit" about any trouble.

After all, Vick is in the midst of a SERIOUS image makeover, right?

LaDainian Tomlinson: How I Feel About The Jets ...

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LT returned to his home state of Texas this week for the Super Bowl -- but last night the focus was on New York ... as in, is the superstar running back coming back to the Jets????

LaDainian was all smiles as he walked into the Cool River Cafe in Dallas last night -- and dude couldn't have been nicer.

Ex-Super Bowl Champ GOES OFF on Valet

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St. Louis Rams Pro Bowler D'Marco Farr went off on a valet last night -- and it's all because the guy asked Farr to move his car out of a tow-away zone ... and TMZ got it all on tape.

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NostraDumbo -- Elephant Picks Steelers in Super Bowl

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are a LOCK to defeat the Green Bay Packers in the Super Bowl ... so says Angeline the Elephant.

The two-ton oracle made her official prediction today at a Steelers pep rally at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

Among the festivities -- zoo officials fed their resident polar bears out of giant barrels filled with cream cheese ... barrels that were decorated with Aaron Rodgers' jersey number.

It's getting serious.