Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

Untapped Fort Worth, Taco Festival and Taste of the NFL Among Top Events This Week

Wednesday, April 17 Heads up, hopheads. The founders of Founders Brewing Co., Dave Engbers and Michael Stevens, will be at The Common Table around 5:30ish. There will be $15 flights of Founders that include Centennial IPA, Red's Rye PA, Dirty Bastard and KBS. From their FB page, "38 flights availab ... More >>

Taste of the NFL Tailgating Party is Sunday, April 21, to Benefit the North Texas Food Bank

The ninth annual Taste of the NFL: The Ultimate Cowboys Tailgate Party is this Sunday, April 21, at the Glass Cactus at the Gaylord Texan. You'll need to get on your fancy-pants for this event, since you'll be mingling with some football players, Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders and some of Dallas' best ... More >>

At Wyly Theatre, The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity Offers More Head Smacks Than Smackdowns

And not nearly enough flying elbows.

Ode to Taste of the NFL (with Photos)

While she didn't get the chance to lick any football players at last night's Taste of the NFL at the new Omni Hotel, foodbitch was pleasantly surprised by all the energy inside. And that energy inspired her to get poetic. Because what's Monday without whimsy? Here we go.

Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader Ally Traylor on Pre-Game Meals and Favorite Dallas Restaurants

Occasionally we identify interesting local folks who are as obsessed with food and restaurants as we are, and share some of their thoughts on Dallas' dining scene and food in general. This is one of those occasions. What food reminds you of your childhood? Soft pretzels! I'm originally from St. L ... More >>

Mayor Mike Rawlings Gets Rowdy as City Hall's Halloween Party Also Gets Occupied

Photos by Anna MerlanNo, I can't imagine we'll ever see this photo at right ever again. Not at all. No, never.​My most terrifying night at Dallas City Hall involved a six-hour Redistricting Commission meeting, during which I was forced to eat 1,000-year-old, partially fossilized peanut butter ... More >>

Top 100 Reasons Texas Is Twice as Awesome as Any Other State

Merritt MartinOh, you can damn well bet this is on the list.​By now most of you dear readers are well aware of the Gawker-produced list of the 50 Worst States In America. Gawker placed their home base at 50, and the Lone Star State at 13. Sure sure, our placement could be worse, but instead of ... More >>

At Least the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Aren't Locked Out

​The Rangers lost a game because Matt Harrison walked two guys and then coughed up a home to the White Sox No. 9 hitter. We've dissected Dirk. And the Stars ... who knows cares? At least there is news with our Cowboys. Sorta. While the NFL lockout storms toward its June 3 court ... More >>

Hurry Now For a Sneak Peek at the City's New "Happy Trails" Safety Website and Videos

​The city's having a press conference Thursday morning during which Mayor Dwaine Caraway, Park and Rec officials and others will unveil the city's new "Happy Trails" campaign designed to make the 104 miles of the city's Dallas Trail Network jes' a little bit safer. You recall this campaign: We sne ... More >>

The Ultimate Tailgate Party: It May be the Closest Thing to Pro Football This Year

​Remember the last scene of Casablanca in which Rick and Renault come together in the end for the good of humanity then walk off into the fog contemplating "... the beginning of a beautiful friendship." Well, that's basically what's happening between the NFL owners and players this weekend at ... More >>

Room of Vroom

Super Bowl Haters: Here are Five Shows (Plus Appetizer Ideas) for You

Animal PlanetThe winner of the Puppy Bowl gets the Ruff Lombardi Trophy. Ah, We're Sorry.​February 6, you could get together with a bunch of friends to eat wings and yell at the Super Bowl on Fox. Or, you could not. If you're anti-Super Bowl, here's a list of five other shows you could watch, ... More >>

State Department Thinks Ex-Mustang, Cowboys Cheerleader Sarah Shahi Is Worth a Profile

​I was watching Ocean's Thirteen on USA last night -- couldn't sleep, thought that would do it, didn't, don't judge -- and was inundated with promos for a new series called Fairly Legal, about a mediator at an IKEA store who likes to strip down to her underwear, though I could have that wrong. I t ... More >>

LeBron James to the Mavs. Exciting, Right?

​Dallas Mavericks fans certainly salivate over LeBron James. Dirk Nowitzki wouldn't mind having him as a running buddy. Mark Cuban's already been fined for flirting with LeBron. And mayor Tom Leppert likely would appreciate the $2 billion economic impact that the most coveted free agent ... More >>

Learn How to Love Your Own Belly With a Taste of Pork Belly Steamed Buns

Photos by Sarah Johnson ​BBQ Pork Belly Steamed Buns Demonstrated by Chef TJ Lengnick of Shinsei Finally, the cold weather has gone back into hibernation. Skies are bluer, people are sipping cocktails and downing beers on restaurant patios. We thought this season would never come -- you know, wi ... More >>

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Wish You a Very, Very Merry Christmas

U.S. Army/Bob McElroy​Members of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders were in Korea last night -- the United States Army Garrison Humphreys, to be precise -- bringing some ho-ho-ho to more than 300 troops, civilians and their kinfolk stationed there. Check out the Official Slide Show for some US-oh! Hi ... More >>

Cowboys Stadium: Um, Where's the Star?

​I'll have a full review of this joint's football debut Monday, but for now I've seen $35 parking at Wal-Mart (good googly moogly), new Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' uniforms (so long, white short shorts) and nary a blue star at midfield. Weird.

Are You Smart Enough to Be a Cowboys' Cheerleader?

Patrick Michels If you're a loyal Sportatorium reader, chances are you aren't hot enough to be a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. (But who knows, send me a photo and I'll be the judge.) But I bet some of you aren't even smart enough. Surprise, it's not as easy as it looks. (Check out more photos f ... More >>

Big Finish for Last Year's Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Squad

Patrick MichelsMore photos here in our slideshow.For most fans, there isn't much of the last Cowboys season that'll be remembered too fondly -- but for the team's cheerleaders, who gathered up for one last time for a year-end performance last week, 2008 drew a tearful adios. The crew of dancers, som ... More >>

In Order to Get Her Life "Back to Normal," Bachelor Not-Winner Goes to Ellen

ABC-TVMelissa Rycroft, I thinkI enjoy television as much as the next 5-year-old, but somehow I've managed to miss every single second of The Bachelor -- Ellen too, except when DISD rising star Dalton Sherman got his free computer back in September. Alas, the two titans of TV dip chocolate into peanu ... More >>

Richard The First

Goss-Michael showcases a beloved Brit

Because, Apparently, Selling Used Stuff to Cowboys Fans Is Easier than Throwing it Away

Patrick MichelsWorkers already took care of the Texas Stadium 50-year-line in January. But maybe you can still get Quincy Carter's old locker?Guess Jerry Jones didn't sell off every last scrap of Texas Stadium during his everything-must-go auction, as today the Dallas Cowboys send word that this wee ... More >>

Weekend Roundup: Disney on Grass, Cully Woods, Dir en Grey, and More

OK, so the time of year specifically celebrating ritual turkey slaughter has come and gone and we're all the groggier for it.However, it's Monday now, and the time has come to shake off that holiday feeling and wade back into the everyday weekday life. And what better way to do that than with video ... More >>

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Unveil Calendar/Skin

    I wasn't at Saturday's party unveiling this year's Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' Swimsuit Calendar at the Gaylord Texan. But, for some reason, the mayor of Nayarit, Mexico was.  And now, thanks to our friendly lil' slideshow, you can be there too. -- Richie W ... More >>

Starr Spangler, Great Success

Nick and Starr Spangler, giddy-up. Late last week I received an e-mail from former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Starr Spangler -- you know, the Amazing Race-r? At least, the missive looks legit, which would make this the first e-mail I've ever received from a Cowboys Cheerleader not on a legal firm ... More >>

Be Good For Goodness Sakes -- Rich Too -- As Neimans Debuts Christmas Book

What So Proudly She Hails

Oh, Say Can You See Another Local on Reality TV? As In, Starr Spangler.

Hannah Montana, the Jonas Brothers and ... Dallas' Demi Lovato?

Trying To Make a Warehouse Story Sexy

Ex-Cowboys Cheerleader is Now a NYC Art World Power Playa

Four Cowboys Cheerleaders, One Toilet

Finally, You Can Put a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader in Your Pocket!

Gab Bag

Seasoned Right

Das Barbecu is short, spicy and sweet

Dancin' for Bubbas

Silver Superstars

Get Your Groove On

Robert Altman: "Hollywood Will Want Me When I Die."

The Tuna Talks...or Not

Sis-Boom-Blah

Her Cowboys spirit is willing, but her rhythm is weak

Go...uh...Canada!

River Boats

Paddle the Trinity

Irish Eyes

It's about learning heritage, not getting hammered

Lip Service

MAC gives a GLAM

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Sis-boom-bah

The Cowboys look far from home to fill their cheerleading squad

Red, white, and slew

Snap, crackle, pop! It's the 4th.

Buzz

Just don't call them nelly guys

In a town that knows cheerleading, folks are flipping for a relentlessly upbeat gay squad