How we doing folks? We all Super-Bowled out? Are you happy that the Giants won? Do you want Eli Manning to schlep on over to your house and pose with you for your annual photo Christmas cards? Have you burned your Tom Brady jersey? Let’s talk about it. I’m here for you. But only for a few minutes, because what I actually want to talk about is way more important. Halftime show and commercials, duh!

Madonna's half time performance was a true triumph of lip-synching technology!

So what did we think of Madonna? Impressed by the Material Girl’s performance? The lights and stage show were visually stunning, I thought. Madonna? Not so much. Don’t get me wrong, she’s a pop legend. I’ve always liked her music. But she kind of phoned it in. Plus I couldn’t get over her lip-synching. As my friend Papphy pointed out a few weeks ago, Madonna and Elton John are not the best of friends. Well, Sir Elton was asked if he had any advice for her Madgesty and his response was “Don’t lip-synch.” Doesn’t look like she took his advice to heart. Will those two ever make it work?

But it seems like the big news to come out of the Super Bowl has nothing to do with the Giants or Madonna. Musician M.I.A. is making headlines for apparently flashing “the bird” while performing with Madonna and Nicki Minaj at the halftime show. Even with the tape delay, her middle finger was broadcast for millions to see. But that’s the kicker—I didn’t see it! In fact, so many people I’ve spoken to said they didn’t see it either! I never would’ve even known it happened had I not seen it in the news. After Janet Jackson’s “wardrobe malfunction” at the 2004 Super Bowl, censors have cracked down, so it seems like someone is getting fined big bucks, all for a finger.

As for the commercials, I can’t say I’m impressed with this year’s group. Poor showing, peeps. Ad execs, go to your expensively-decorated rooms and think about what you’ve done. My favorite commercial belongs to none other than my favorite candy: M&Ms! A new M&M was introduced, a smarty-pants M&M with a brown shell at a cocktail party. Some Neanderthals at the party thought she was naked because of her brown shell, to which she replied that only an idiot would show up naked to one of these parties. Well, cue Red, who at that point screams “It’s that kind of party” and proceeds to whip off his red shell as he danced to LMFAO’s “Sexy and I Know It”, complete with full-on wiggle-wiggle! There aren’t many others worth mentioning; do an online search for Super Bowl commercials and you’ll be able to judge for yourself.

What say you, loyal readers? Did you enjoy the game? Are you heartbroken, or still too excited to even speak in complete sentences? Did you see the infamous finger? Have a favorite commercial? Add your comments below…don’t be shy!

Sir Elton John won’t be receiving Christmas cards from Madonna this year, especially after his rant at the “Q Music Magazine” awards in London where he accused Madonna of lip synching once he discovered that she was up for the “Best Live Act Award”, and wanted to know since when is lip synching considered live? Elton was receiving a song writing award and it turned out that the Material Girl did not win the Live Act award, the British band Muse won it. He thought that anyone who lip syncs onstage should be shot for cheating their fans and charging £75 (US $134) a ticket.

There is no love lost between Madonna and Elton John. Nothing like a good catfight to keep awards season interesting!

In response Madonna’s US based spokeswoman Liz Rosenberg rejected Elton’s allegations by issuing this statement: “Madonna does not lip-synch nor does she spend her time trashing other artists. She sang every note on her Reinvention tour live and is not ashamed that she was well paid for her hard work.” Furthermore, “Elton John remains on her Christmas card list whether he is nice … or naughty.”

The tension between the two Divas continued at the Golden Globes when both were nominated for “Best Original Song” and Madonna won for her song “Masterpiece”. If it wasn’t enough that both Elton and his partner David Furnish had identical looks of displeasure when Madonna’s name was announced as the winner, David was so upset about Elton’s loss that he vented his feelings in not so many expletives on Facebook, criticizing her acceptance speech for reeking of  narcissism.

Sore losers, whose side are you on?

The question is not whether Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees will be sending out Christmas cards this year (he probably will), but rather, if he chooses a photo Christmas card, which female will be pictured with him?

Granted, he’s a good looking-guy, arguably one of the greatest players of all time who currently is under contract to more-than-likely finish his career with the most storied franchise in the history of professional sports, the New York Yankees, and with that contract (and the one before), has made him one of the richest athletes in the world. I guess his situation in life allows him to date whomever he wants without having to worry about “settling down?”

This isn't actually A-Rod's Christmas Card, but it certainly could be!

But still, the thing is, he was married for almost six years to Cynthia Scurtis, a gorgeous woman who probably has a better-functioning brain than he does, having graduated from college with a psychology degree. She bore A-Rod two beautiful children, the last of whom was born when the couple’s divorce was almost a sure thing. So here’s a guy who “had everything” and he still played around? I don’t get it!

In 2004, having been married to Cynthia for about two years, Alex reportedly had several liaisons with a Boston-area stripper. During subsequent years, he was alleged to have had a relationship with another stripper as well as affairs with a woman who ran a call-girl agency and the prostitutes she employed (see Eliot Spitzer). Why does he need to do this?

In 2008, it was rumored that Alex was cavorting with still well-put-together Madonna, having all of a sudden showed a keen interest in the Kabbalah religion (of which the Material Girl is a member). Reports at the time said that A-Rod was possibly attending instructive meetings in Kabbalah in the building in which Madonna lives. Had A-Rod and Madonna stayed together, perhaps Christmas cards wouldn’t have been appropriate, but maybe instead Hanukkah cards would’ve made their way in the mail to family, friends, and fans.

Last year’s babe was no rumor – cute actress Kate Hudson, daughter of Goldie Hawn, and star of quite a few movies, was seen at Yankee Stadium during the playoffs, rooting on her pinstriped beau. (At least by then Alex was no longer married.)

His latest flame (as of this writing), tall and leggy actress Cameron Diaz was seen with Alex at a birthday party for Yankee starter C.C. Sabbathia. Whether Cameron and Alex are indeed an item, only they themselves know.

But the point is…when those holiday cards go out, whose pretty face (in addition to Alex’s) will be on the card with his? Cameron’s? Or someone else’s? I guess we shall see.