Will you be sending Lady Gaga Christmas Cards links to all your friends to spread the Christmas love this year? That is the question on the minds of all of Lady Gaga’s Little Monsters & Gaga-mites. Who would have known that a middle class Italian American girl from New York City named Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, would end up being the oh so famous, very outrageous and always entertaining Lady Gaga.

Oddly enough, this Christmas tree pose is one of Lady Gaga's more normal looks.

Born March 28, 1986, she learned to play piano at the age of 4, wrote her first piano ballad at the age of 13 and began performing at open mike nights in New York City at the age of 14. She was inspired by glam rock artists like David Bowie and Queen, as well as pop singers Madonna and Michael Jackson. People have compared her to a modern day Cher/Elton John for her sense of style as a recording artist in fashion, in performance and in her music videos.

Her contributions to the music industry have earned her 5 Grammys, Billboard named her artist of the year in 2010 and has ranked her the 73rd artist of the 2000’s decade, and she has sold an estimated 15 million albums and 51 million singles worldwide. Time magazine has ranked her on their annual top 100 list of the most influential people in the world, as well as Forbes ranking her number seven on their annual list of the World’s Most Powerful Women.

She is a reigning pop culture icon as well as a Human Rights Activist. If you can see past her quirky and sometimes truly outrageous outfits and over the top productions, you will see a person who uses her gimmick to give her a platform to be a philanthropist who has contributed to various charities and humanitarianism works. She contributes in the fight against HIV and AIDS and she gives a “voice” to the gay community in her support of gay rights and her support to end the “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. Her influence on modern culture and society has provoked the University of South Carolina to offer a full-time course titled “Lady Gaga and the Sociology of Fame”.

Even though critical reception of Lady Gaga’s music, fashion sense and persona are mixed, her role as a self-esteem booster for her fans, trailblazer and fashion icon definitely brings attention to very important social issues which is always a good thing.

I guess there may not be Christmas cards exchanged between Elton John and Billy Joel this coming holiday season, or maybe yes.  Apparently, Billy was mad at Elton because Elton has been speaking out in print and on television about Billy’s having a drinking problem, an issue which Billy apparently has been struggling with for years. According to Elton’s conversation with Matt Lauer on the “Today” show, Billy has been going to rehab but the facility’s program is not tough enough, in Elton’s opinion, which is why “the piano man” reverts to his bad habits after a period of time once treatment has ended.  Elton explained that he knows Billy does not consider him a friend at the moment, but he’s been outspoken because he wants his longtime buddy to experience “tough love” because that’s what he feels is necessary for him to overcome his problems.  Elton loves him and wants him to get better.

There may not be a Christmas cards exchange between Billy Joel and Elton John this year!

Elton knows what its like to careen down that dark highway:  His 20-year history of drug-taking and alcohol abuse has been well documented.  Having been sober now for 20 years, Elton only wishes for Billy to be able to be solving his issues as well.  The day after the interview, “Today” received these comments from Billy Joel:  “I do not hate Elton John.  I do not want to punch him in the face.  If he wants to call me, my number is still the same.”

I hope everything works out for Billy and for the two musicians and their relationship.   Wouldn’t it be a great Christmas card to their fans if they eventually announced that they were going to tour together again?

The question to ask this Christmas – would you treasure a LeBron James Christmas card or would you burn it? Perhaps, if it came with his brand new red Nike Christmas shoes that he wore for this year’s Christmas game you might. Before I start my rant about over- indulged, overpaid, and overly-egotistical sports stars, let me give a little background on LeBron James for those who may have missed the brouhaha about the ex-Cleveland athlete.

LeBron James - Santa, or the Grinch who stole Cleveland?

LeBron James was born December 30, 1984 in Akron, Ohio. He was raised by a single mother and had no contact with his father who was an ex-con. Struggling to work and raise a son on a low-income salary, his mother would sometimes fall on hard times and LeBron would spend time with his coach’s family. He was a fairly good student and a gifted athlete.  Playing for his high school basketball team, he was three times named “Mr. Basketball” of Ohio and picked up the nickname – King James. During his sophomore year, he came to national attention and was scouted by various colleges. When he turned 18 in his senior year he played in enough tournaments to be eligible for the NBA draft. So what did his mother do? She borrowed money against his future earnings to buy him a Hummer with three TVs for his 18th birthday (starting price $50,000).

He was the number one draft pick for the NBA, picked by the Cleveland Cavaliers out of high school, skipping college. Even before the start of his professional career, he was signed by Nike to do commercials at a rumored $25 million. While in Cleveland, he was named Rookie of the Year and twice NBA MVP, NBA Scoring Champion and a variety of other awards for outstanding play. In July, 2010 James became a free agent actively pursued by six teams with beaucoup money to offer. Are you ready – here comes the ego! James had a one-hour TV program scheduled to announce his “Decision”: that he was going to Miami so he could be with a winner (naturally).

There’s no denying that he has worked hard to achieve his status as a basketball superstar, but does he have to be obnoxious about it? LeBron James with his greed for glory and luxury items has become one of the most despised sports stars in history. He was recently twittering degrading comments about his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and then denied he meant anything by it. Really? Is this who we want our children to look up to? NO!! Perhaps LeBron should consider going back to school for an education in moral behavior. My answer to the question, would you treasure a LeBron James Christmas card? – I’d burn it and the red Nike shoes with it.

A fun mixture of kooky, serious and sexy, Goldie Hawn is an enduring actress with a multifaceted personality. Goldie may or may not send out Holiday Cards. However, if she sent out photo Holiday cards, her long time companion, Kurt Russell, would be center stage with Goldie surrounded by their children and grandchildren…a lovely family photo showing Goldie prominently displaying her bra-less state. What is it with this woman? She is talented, funny, and has great business instincts, but doesn’t she know that the girls are evident in every photo. Oh well, I guess they’re part of the family.

This may not be the most appropriate picture for a holiday card, but Kurt and Goldie still look great!

Goldie Hawn was born in Washington, DC on November 21, 1945. Her mother was a jewelry shop and dance school owner and her father a band musician. She is descendant of Edward Rutledge who signed the Declaration of Independence. Hawn made a stage debut in 1961 at a Virginia Shakespeare Festival. She attended American University where she studied drama, but by 1964 she dropped out and taught ballet and ran the ballet school. She danced professionally at the Texas Pavilion and as a go-go dancer in New York City. Moving to Hollywood, Goldie briefly was in a sitcom, Good Morning, World, before landing a spot on Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In. She portrayed a loveable kook that often would giggle in the middle of the joke. This proved to be her launching pad to fame.

Through the decades Goldie built a resume of acting roles (There’s a Girl in My Soup, Butterflies Are Free, Private Benjamin, Swing Shift, Something To Talk About, Death Becomes Her, Overboard, First Wives Club, et al) that were as varied as the facets of her personality. In 1972 she released a country album titled “Goldie”, and in 1985, at the age of 39 she was on the cover of Playboy. Through any of the failures of her life, Goldie always held her head high and was able to come back with renewed resolve and wind up on top.

Hawn has been married and divorced twice. She had two children, Kate and Oliver, when she began a relationship with Kurt Russell in 1983. They have a son together, Ryder, and Goldie is stepmother to Boston, Kurt’s son. Goldie and Kurt have lasted longer than many marriages, without tying the knot. They have displayed a great deal of love and support for family values.

For all the great entertainment Goldie has provided, let’s chip in for a really good garment and maybe we’ll get a great family Holiday card this year.