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Feel the Buffalove! 10 Valentine's Week Instagrams [PICTURES]

Rebecca Bratek — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:08:16 +0000

Another week, another bunch of people who think their iPhones make them professional photographers. This week,Â weâ€™reÂ rounding up your all-around best shots. Valentine’s Day was last week, and Buffalo(ve) celebrated with lots of romance and flowers and candy…or you were bitter about being single. In other news, the weather still has been flaky, and the Sabres [...]

Tips For Writing Valentine's Day One Liners From Nicholas Sparks

Heather Davis — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 14:45:06 +0000

I posted an interview I did with Nicholas Sparks about ‘Safe Haven’ yesterday, but I came across this on Shutterfly and it made me chuckle. It’s obviously too late for Valentine’s Day, but you can stash it away for next year! Nicholas Sparks is the bestselling author of 18 novels. Eight of his books — [...]

Watch These People React to Wedding Proposals

Daily Distraction — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:45:45 +0000

[onescreen item="5016424"] As you may be aware, yesterday was Valentine’s Day. And as you may have guessed, it’s one of the most popular days for people to propose to each other. Even if you can’t stand “the day of love”â€”we know, it’s waaaaay commercialized, no arguments hereâ€”you’ll be hard pressed not to at least crack [...]

A Creepy Valentine's Poem From Your Overly Attached Girlfriend

Heather Davis — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:15:27 +0000

Her face just scares the snot out of me! Creeeeeeeepy!!!!!!

Funny or Die — She Said No!

Heather Davis — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:00:59 +0000

Yes, Valentine’s Day can be all love and roses… but sometimes it doesn’t work out like that! She Said “No” – watch more funny videos

Laura's Valentine's Date Caught on Camera [VIDEO]

Laura Daniels — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:40:37 +0000

I didn’t want to risk my new “relationship” by talking about it too much on the air, but after my surprise pre-Valentine’s Day date, I couldn’t hold it in anymore! This guy may be “the one”!!!! He doesn’t talk much, and isn’t exactly a snappy dresser, but he’s a great listener, and so far has [...]

Celebrity Birthdays on Valentines Day [PICTURES]

Candace Pregitzer — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:48:55 +0000

Today, as everyone knows, is Valentine’s Day — but it is also a birthday for many celebrities! Here are some of them. gettyimages Rob Thomas - 1972 Singer of Matchbox Twenty gettyimages Steve McNair - 1973 Tennessee Titans quarterback gettyimages Drew Bledsoe - 1972 Dallas Cowboys quarterback [...]

What's The Best Valentine's Day Song? [POLL]

Brian Russel — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:53:43 +0000

We need your vote! Yesterday I asked the Joy listeners to send me suggestions for the best Valentine’s Day song. We’ve narrowed it down to the top 10 or so, and now we need you vote. I’ll play the top three songs Thursday afternoon (February 14, of course) at 5 p.m.

How to Ask Someone Out For Valentine's Day!

Heather Davis — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:00:52 +0000

A friend of mine has been "friends" with a girl for a while, but he wanted to make the next move. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, he wasn't sure when to ask his lady to be his Valentine. Ask her before and make plans for the night or surprise her on Valentine's Day?

These are some of my suggestions.

2013 Valentine's Day Date Ideas in Buffalo

Buffalo Staff — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:00:37 +0000

Valentineâ€™s Day is just over the hedge. All the women are drenched with anticipation, while the men are already elaborating post-V-Day plans with their buddies at the bar. Here is a list of dating shindigs happening Thursday, February 14-Saturday, February 16 that try to make the best of both worlds â€“ so the fun of [...]

Taylor Swift Talks Valentine's Day Plans

Kat Lee — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 12:07:12 +0000

Taylor Swift, the perpetual bachelorette or serial monogamist (depending on how you see her), won't have super romantic plans for Valentine's Day.

T. Swift told Ryan Seacrest that she'll either be hangin' with her girlfriends (perhaps throwing a Galentine's Day party) or rehearsing for her for her six-month long Red tour. No hot date, T. Swizzle? What about that membership to eHarmony we're giving you?! We're offended, quite frankly!

10 Valentine's Day Facts You Need to Know [INFOGRAPHIC]

Christine Gritmon — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:13:28 +0000

It's almost time for everyone's (least) favorite holiday -- Valentine's Day! But before you resign yourself to watching 'Marley & Me' and eating soup straight out of the can, learn these facts! At least that way you can feel like you're not completely worthless because you're still capable of learning. That should help. That, and ice cream.

5 Myths & Legends That Make Valentine's Day Interesting

Kathy Landin — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:22:14 +0000

Every year we try to talk ourselves out of caring about Valentine’s Day and every year we give in to the fun of celebrating love. Or, specifically not celebrating love, if that’s your thing. Either way, even if it’s become way too commercialized, we always pay attention to society’s day of love.

This year, instead of complaining about the prices of roses and chocolates, entertain your valentine with some of the stories that make Valentine’s Day more than just a day of obligatory affections.

Meet the World's Longest-Married Couple

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:43:01 +0000

Lots of people are looking for the love of a lifetime this Valentineâ€™s Day. John and Ann Betar have already found it. The couple has been married 80 years, good enough to be named the longest married couple in the US by the Christian marriage organization Worldwide Marriage Encounter. John, 101, and Ann, 97, tied [...]

Let Me Call You TweetHeart — And You Could Win!

Laura Daniels — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:15:11 +0000

Are YOU following Joy FM on Twitter? Start following @961JoyFM (use this handy guide if you’re new to it), and all this week, you’ve got TWO daily chances of winning some great TweetHeart prizes! If you’re chosen/announced on Twitter, you’ll receive a beautiful bouquet from Woyshner’s in the Hotel Lafayette, PLUS one of the following: Features [...]

Valentine's Day Is Over And Done: Did You Screw Up? [VIDEO]

Cheryl Hagen — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:53:10 +0000

Did you screw up on Valentine's Day? Ellen DeGeneres is out with a list of the worst Valentine's Day gifts ever. She simply asked her Facebook fans for a little input and came up with a wild list that, in some cases, would likely lead to a break up! Is this you? What's the worst gift you've ever received for Valentine's Day?

The Day After Valentine's: A Big Day For Cheaters

Cheryl Hagen — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:58:54 +0000

Today is apparently one of the biggest days of the year for deciding to have an afffair. If Valentine’s Day expectations fell short in your relationship, beware! Cheating is apparently big business, and means millions of dollars to websites like AshleyMadison.com which caters to married people looking to have an affair. Founder Noel Biderman tells [...]

Valentine Sent By Princess Diana Is Up for Auction

Kathy Landin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:16:03 +0000

In 1989, while Princess Diana was still married to Prince Charles, she sent a Valentine’s Day card to a man by the name of George. That card has surfaced and is now up for auction in the UK.

Valentine's Day: Google's Doodle Will Melt Your Heart [VIDEO]

Cheryl Hagen — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:08:39 +0000

Google is out with a new video for Valentine’s Day that will melt your heart! The so-called “Google Doodle” depicts a young man trying to win a little girl’s heart. The moral of the story soon becomes evident when flowers, candy and an assortment of other gifts don’t get the job done. Tony Bennett sings [...]

Valentine's Day "Cup Magic" [VIDEO]

Cheryl Hagen — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:37:33 +0000

How about Starbucks for your Valentine? Starbucks is out with a new version of its “Cup Magic” this Valentine’s Day. Starbucks new cup allows you to send and receive virtual Valentine messages. Download the app from the Apple® App Store or Android™ Market, use it to scan one of Starbucks limited edition Valentine’s Day themed cups [...]