"THE VOICE" SEES 120% INCREASE OVER PREVIOUS BEST IN SEASON TWO PREMIERE

Official Poster for The Voice

The numbers are in and if you thought NBC's The Voice was a smash the first season, its season Premiere on Super Bowl Sunday saw a 120% increase from its previous biggest measured ratings night, May 31, 2011.  Viewers who tuned-in saw even more of that noted tension between Mentors, Christina Aguilera and Adam Levine with the Diva repeatedly talking over Levine and at one point calling him a "Justin Timberlake Wannabe", which required an apology on her part shortly after.

There were a couple interesting stories during the Blind Auditions, which saw the Mentors listening to Contestants once again with their backs turned including one Contestant, a former Disney Mouseketeer who sang alongside Justin Timberlake, Ryan Gosling, Britney Spears and Aguilera herself, named Tony Lucca.  At first failing to recognize the Singer-Songwriter, Aguilera bolted backstage after cluing-in to his identity, finally running to give him a hug.  "Britney used to have such a crush on you!", she revealed on National Television.

Another Contestant who stood-out is the handsome Chris Mann, who previously has appeared on Glee as a Dalton Academy Warbler.  The Singer, who specializes in Opera, has had various false starts also and his Muse is his Mother, who currently is battling Pancreatic Cancer.

The Voice airs on NBC Monday nights at 8:00 PM EST.

(Photo credit: NBC)

WATCH: MADONNA PERFORMS AT "SUPER BOWL XLVI HALFTIME SHOW"

Madonna and LMFAO perform at Super Bowl XLVI

One word to describe Madonna's much-hyped Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show Performance: Madjestic! The Queen of Pop may have had her worries about entertaining all of North America before their Television Sets/Computer Monitors tonight, but was she ever amaze! 

Although mostly mimed, Madonna's performance was tight, fitting perfectly into the allotted 13 minutes which was complete with an army of Dancers, Gold Pom-Poms, some chart-topping Special Guests, and a Gospel Choir, as she zipped her way through a Medley of hits.

Madonna's Medley of hits included:

• Vogue performed in a Viking Queen ensemble

• Music including her doing Cartwheels, with a dash of Party Rock Anthem featuring LMFAO tossed in. Demonstrating her superior upper body strength, she did a couple leg kicks, holding the weight of her body up only with her often criticized muscular arms

• As expected, Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. joined Madonna on-stage for Give Me All Your Luvin' amidst of sea of dancers on bleachers.

• Cee Lo Green joined her on-stage for a snippet of Open Your Heart and Express Yourself with a Marching Band, before lending his soulful vocals on Like a Prayer, complete with a Gospel Choir.

Completely over-the-top.  Completely necessary. People will be talking about this performance for years, even if some of the reviews online were mixed.

Watch Madonna's Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show Performance in full:

VIDEO PREMIERE: MADONNA - "GIVE ME ALL YOUR LUVIN' (FT. M.I.A. & NICKI MINAJ)" | "MDNA" SNEAK PREVIEW

Still from Give Me All Your Luvin'

"Fans came make you,

A Contract can make you rich,

The Press can make you a Superstar,

But only luv can make you a Player".

Okay, first thing's first.  Madonna looks absolutely gorgeous in this brand new Video for Give Me All Your Luvin'. Here we see hoards of Football Players at her service as she's transported overhead, scaling walls, stepping over them and even having them take a "hit" or five from the Mafia.  Not quite sure what's going on with the Babydoll in a carriage and being flung, but the Video sure looks awesome.  But is she having any fun at all? Nicki Minaj does, that's for sure. Madonna looks extremely focused on getting to the next destination.

Finally, we get to hear Nicki Minaj and M.I.A.'s on the Track, each getting a verse in the Marilyn Monroe/Vogue-esque Breakdown, which neither give or take anything from this overall.

French directing collective Megaforce, who have helmed a series of quirky, acclaimed TV Videos and Commercials.  See more of their work here.

Watch the Video in full below:

2012 SUPER BOWL TV SPOTS PREVIEW

Jerry Seinfeld's 2012 Acura NSX Super Bowl TV Spot

I know little about Football, but I know always to be excited for those Super Bowl Commercials which surface right around now.  Many already have surfaced online, although surely many participating companies have a few more over-the-top tricks up their sleeves for Sunday night. Already, there are a number of standouts already this year including Jerry Seinfeld's TV Spot for Acura NSX which sees him try to bribe his way up the Waiting List; Jay Leno even pops by right at the end!

Coincidentally, another Funnyman Will Arnett - who along with Seinfeld will be coming to Toronto in April for Toronto East General Hospital - brings out a few laughs in an Ad for online streaming website, Hulu too.  Matthew Broderick surely will bring-out a few smiles in reprising his famed Ferris Bueller role, taking a day off in his Honda CRV - the Ad even has him singing in Chinese!

Without any shortage of Star Power, H&M also unveils their David Beckham Bodywear Collection TV Spot, although I'm uncertain whether or not stores will sell-out by the time it airs this Sunday since it is to be released this Thursday.  Supermodel Adriana Lima also will be appearing in an Ad for Teleflora, although this has yet to surface online.

See some of this year's awesome Super Bowl TV Spots below:

THE DAVID BECKHAM BODYWEAR COLLECTION - SUPER BOWL TV SPOT

The David Beckham Bodywear Collection

Now that's a lot of Tattoos. The David Beckham Bodywear Collection for H&M TV Spot to air during the Super Bowl has surfaced, and although we never really fully see a shot of the Fashion Icon/English Football Star in his Underwear, we get some glimpses of the detailing on his Athletic Boxers. And of course, his Tattoos.

If that song sounds mighty familiar, you did hear a Disco Version of it in Kill Bill, Vol. 1 by Santa Esmerelda.  This version of Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood is by The Animals, who covered Nina Simone's 1964 original.

Watch the Super Bowl Ad in full below:

NEW ARTWORK FOR MADONNA'S "GIVE ME ALL YOUR LUVIN'"

Official Artwork for Give Me All Your Luvin'

With her Super Bowl performance of the Track eagerly anticipated next weekend, Madonna's brand new Artwork for Give Me All Your Luvin' surfaces today.  Here we see Squad Captain Madonna scantily-clad in a sheer outfit that is Cheerleader-esque, either being a v. long shirt or a really short skirt over some short-shorts, bearing the title of the Song.  Nowhere do we see though a "featuring M.I.A. & Nicki Minaj" credit though...

The Video directed by MegaForce, premieres Thursday night (February 2, 2012) on FOX during American Idol and the Track gets a special Friday release on February 3, 2012 via Universal Music.  Both the Video and Super Bowl performance  are said to include lots of Pom-Poms! 

(Photo credit: Universal Music)

CEE LO, LMFAO, NICKI MINAJ & M.I.A. POSSIBLE TO JOIN MADONNA ON "SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW"

LMFAO in Toronto - November 2011

In what surely will be a Spectacle, LMFAO is now confirmed to be a part of Madonna's Super Bowl Halftime Show performance.  Will.i.am confirmed to Capital FM, "I'm going to the Super Bowl this year to see my group LMFAO perform with Madonna".

Some sources also are reporting that Cee Lo Green will be performing together with the Queen of Pop and cite that he's been flying in and out of New York these past few weeks to rehearse for the performance.

We already know that Madonna will be performing new Single, Give Me all Your Luvin' as part of the 12-minute performance and that M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj will be joining her on-stage. With only 12 minutes to entertain the World, just how much of this will actually be about Madonna? Apparently there might even be some additional surprises.

We'll have to see on February 5, 2012 when Super Bowl XLVI airs on NBC at 6:30 PM EST!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

MADONNA INKS DEAL WITH INTERSCOPE RECORDS

Madonna in Toronto - October 2008

Although she's been snubbed thus far for any Awards for her directorial debut W.E., some good news was announced earlier today for Queen of Pop, Madonna. Back in 2007, she had signed ten-year $120 million deal with Events Promoter Live Nation Entertainment, which would include Touring, Ticketing, Merchandising, Digital Assets and a total three Albums. With the Promoter now ailing a bit financially, Madonna has just inked a deal with Interscope Records rumoured to be worth between $20 to $40 million for both Madonna and Live Nation.

Yes, this in effect makes Lady Gaga and Madonna Labelmates, opening a world of possibilities for the latter who of late has been v. keen on new Collaborations. Other Artists currently signed to Interscope Records include No Doubt, American Idol, Black Eyed Peas, La Roux, M.I.A., Eminem, Fergie, LMFAO, U2, Timbaland, 50 Cent and many more.

Next month will be an all-Media Blitz for the Madonna with her W.E. finally seeing a release after some date shifts, her much talked-about Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance and her debut Single on Interscope Records, Gimme All Your Luvin. Her twelfth Studio Disc is slated for the end of March.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

MADONNA CONFIRMED FOR "SUPER BOWL XLVI"

Madonna in Toronto - October 2008

Confirming what we all pretty much knew already, Madonna will indeed be performing at Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show on Sunday, February 5, 2011 at Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium. Concert Director Jamie King and Cirque du Soleil will be collaborating with the Queen of Pop for the Spectacle. It is said that M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj will be joining her on-stage for the prior-leaked track Give Me All Your Love in a special Remix for the occasion.  NBC and CTV will be airing the Game.

Madonna's Directorial Debut, W.E. also hits theatres on Friday, February 3, 2011 and the Theme Song from the Film, Masterpiece, has just leaked also.  What do you think of it?

Listen below:

THE GREEN BAY PACKERS WIN SUPER BOWL XLV

Told ya so.

DORITOS SHOCK WITH GAY-THEMED SUPER BOWL COMMERCIALS

Still from Doritos Commercial

I've got to hand it to Doritos for pushing the envelope. Parent Company Frito-Lay has leaked two Gay-themed Television Spots which are tentatively set to air during the Super Bowl on FOX, February 6, 2011.

One Spot has one Man staring at his two Gay neighbours longingly as they snack on a Salsa Verde Doritos by the pool. His Wife then shows up, seeing him lick his lips and looks absolutely bewildered at this startling discovery.  

Watch below:

SUPER BOWL 2010: IT WAS ALL ABOUT THE OUTFITS! | VIDEO: PARISIAN LOVE GOOGLE COMMERCIAL

 

Told ya so.  It's all about the outfits.  The New Orleans Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 at  Super Bowl 2010.  Sorry, John. 

Watch this touching Google commercial titled Parisian Love, which premiered during the game.  It is about an American who finds love in Paris.  The story is told through a series of Google searches. But really, let's be honest - it's all about the scoring. Movies are not movies without the music. Although not necessarily relevant to theme of the night - Football - love is indeed in the air with that day being just a week away.  It works for me.

A FASHIONABLE LOOK AT SUPER BOWL 2010: PICKING A WINNER

VS. 

I know nothing about American Football other than what I've seen in Remember the Titans or The Blind Side, but I do know that today is Super Bowl Sunday.  So after having compiled some extensive research together, I am left to my own devices in picking this year's winner...  based on their uniforms!

Above to the left is the Indianapolis Colts' uniform, comprised of royal blue and white.  It is noble and masculine, popping out against that red carpet of green turf; conservative like the Mid-West they represent.  The New Orleans Saints seen above to the right however, are a vision of glamour in black and shimmery gold.  And they know it.  Just look at Reggie Bush, boyfriend of heiress Kim Kardashian working it. 

So if I were to pick a winner based on uniforms alone, I'd pick the Saints by a landslide in this fashion show of a Super Bowl 2010.  We'll soon see....  A winner must always look the part, don't you agree? And really, who isn't rooting for New Orleans after the rough ride they've had?