BIRTHDAYS: Isla Fisher (36), Warwick Davis (42), Maura Tierney (47), Nathan Lane (56)

GISELE BUNDCHEN: PLEASE, PRAY FOR TOMMY TO WIN SUPER BOWL

Gisele Bundchen thinks her hubby needs a little extra help winning the Super Bowl.

The supermodel recently sent an email to friends and family imploring them to pray for Tom Brady and the Patriots to beat the Giants Sunday. In it, she writes, "I feel Tommy really needs our prayer, our support and love at this time."

She asks her "sweet friends and family" to send the team "positive energy so they can fulfill their dream of winning this Super Bowl." She ends the letter by saying, "So I kindly ask all of you to join me on this positive chain and pray for him, so he can feel confident, healthy and strong. Envision him happy and fulfilled experiencing with his team a victory this Sunday."

The last time the Patriots met the Giants in the Super Bowl, in 2008, New York came away happy and fulfilled.

ROSEANNE BARR MAKING A RUN FOR THE WHITE HOUSE

Roseanne Barr wants to be President of the United States.

The comedienne has filed documents to become the Green Party's nominee in the 2012 presidential election. In a statement, she said, "The Democrats and Republicans have proven that they are servants -- bought and paid for by the 1 percent -- who are not doing what's in the best interest of the American people." And what's in our best interest? Roseanne thinks it's legalizing pot.

-Wegmans is recalling some prepared foods that contain hard-cooked eggs.

-Ollie Porchea was indicted in his brother-in-law's death.

AMERKS

-The Amerks shutout Abbotsford 3-0.  David Leggio stopped 33 shots, Nick Crawford, Phil Varone and Travis Turnbull each scored a goal apiece.  The team moves within three points of first-place Toronto for the top spot in the North Division.

-The Buffalo Sabres have sent defensemen Brayden McNabb back to Rochester.  He missed the last eight games with a concussion.  In 20 games with Buffalo this year, he had a goal and four assists.

NHL

-Carolina shutout Boston 3-0.  Cam Ward made 47 saves.

-The Oilers beat the Blackhawks 8-4.  Forward Sam Gagne had four goals and four assists becoming the first players in 23 years to score eight points in a game.

KNICKERBOCKERS

-Chicago topped New York 105-102.  Derrick Rose scored 32 points, Carmello Anthony netted 26 but also allowed a bunch because he doesn't play defense.

HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY!!!

BIRTHDAYS: Shakira (35), Christie Brinkley (58)

PAULA ABDUL FIRED FOR BEING TOO "SOFT"

Why was Paula Abdul canned from The X Factor? Because she was too nice. According to insiders, producers and the Fox network conducted an analysis of the first season of the show and they found Paula too "soft" to compete with the other judges.

An unnamed staff member r the parting was "anything but amicable and there were a lot of angry words. I know Simon [Cowell] and Paula say they're still friends, and Simon's claiming he and Paula will again work together, but there will have to be some time for that [rift] to heal after what went down the past few days."

Simon is reportedly trying to woo big-name stars such as Beyonce and Mariah Carey for the next season of The X Factor.

HEALTH ISSUES PLAGUED SOUL TRAIN HOST

It's believed Soul Train host Don Cornelius killed himself because of his failing health. TMZ says the "pain had become unbearable." The 75-year-old did not leave a suicide note.

"The death was reported as a suicide, a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head," Los Angeles coroner's Assistant Chief Ed Winter said.

The gossip blog also reported that Cornelius' ex-wife Viktoria Chapman stands to receive "thousands of dollars" from life insurance policies Don took out -- but which she was awarded in their divorce three years ago. That contentious split also included Cornelius being convicted of domestic abuse.

DOUG EMBLIDGE

In a WHAM first, Doug started off his segment this morning by singing to Chet.

Find out what song Doug was singing by clicking here. (Hint: It has to do with the video below)

PETER ARNOLD

The President and CEO of the Genesee Country Village & Museum talks about a new exhibit featuring a fully-functioning recreation of the first type of aerial vehicle used for combat in the U.S., a hot air-balloon.

The exhibit opens in the summer.

For more on this click here to hear the interview.

Here are a couple of photos of the original Intrepid.

DON FULSOM

Former Whitehouse correspondent Don Fulsom talks with Chet about his new book Nixon's Darkest Secrets: THe Inside Story of America's Most Troubled President.

Learn all the details here.

LIZ BONIS

Liz goes after the sugar police.

Find out what Liz thinks are the real culprits to obesity.

FREE FOR ALL

Chet, Shari, Johnny and Bob talk about Mitt Romney's comment about the poor.

Chet and Bob actually agree on something.  Click here to find out.

-Leroy Superintendent Kim Cox issued another statement and spoke against the national media.

-A Genesse county man was convicted of a fatal hit and run.

-Governor Cuomo and other lawmakers want to expand the DNA database to everyone convicted of a felony or misdemeanor.

SABRES

-The Sabres fell to the Rangers in a shootout 1-0.  Rochester's own Ryan Callahan scored the decisive shootout goal and Henrik Lundqvist stopped 34 shots.  Ryan Miller had 29 saves for his second regulation shutout of the season.

AMERKS

-Rochester is back on the ice tonight at the BCA to play Abbotsford.  Puckdrop between the Amerks and Heat is 7:05.  Coverage of the game can be heard down the dial on WHTK.

CUSE

-Two sources say Fab Melo has regained his eligibility.  Melo has missed three straight games due to an academic issue.  He will return to the court for Saturdays game agaisnt St. John's.

BIRTHDAYS: Michael C. Hall (41), Lisa Marie Presley (44), Pauly Shore (44), Garrett Morris (75)

GAME CHANGE

GAME CHANGE, a new HBO film, follows John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign, from his selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate, to their ultimate defeat in the general election. "Game Change" premieres on March 10th.

DOUG EMBLIDGE

Doug and Chet talk about the Beatles that are still alive and what they're up to.

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RANDALL

Youtube star Randall (now up over 36 million page views) talks to Chet about his new book.

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PETER KING

Former Rochester radio man, Peter King of CBS calls in from Florida to recap Mitt Romney's win in Florida.

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LIZ BONIS

Liz talks about ways to keep your heart strong, because it is afterall heart health month.

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FREE FOR ALL

Chet, Shari, Bob and Johnny talk about the Florida Primary.

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-Fire ripped through a house on Dartmouth Street yesterday.

-The bus driver who is responsible for dragging a girl has resigned.

-Three people charged with robbing seniors were back in court.

SABRES

-Paul Gaustad had a goal and two assists to lead Buffalo over Montreal 3-1.  Ryan Miller made 27 saves for the Sabres second straight road win after losing 12 in a row away from the First Niagara Center.

SID THE KID

-Sidney Crosby's concussion-like sympotms may not be due to a concussion after all.  The Pittsburgh Penguins star says he's been diagnosed with a soft-tissue injury in his neck that mimics the symptoms of a concussion but is significantly more treatable.

KNICKERBOCKERS

-The Knicks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 113-86 victory.  Carmelo Anthony had 25.