Latest Mika News
Album Of The Week: The Fourteenth Anniversary Of 'Life In Cartoon Motion' By Mika
Back in February 2007 Mika released his debut, breakthrough album, Life In Cartoon Motion. The flamboyant, theatrical and playful record was a sensational introduction to a formidable talent. Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr, aka Mika, was...
By Andrew Lockwood in Music / Festivals on 05 February 2021
Haim Named Bbc Sound Of 2013
Haim have been named the BBC's Sound Of 2013.The Californian trio of sisters beat AlunaGeorge, Angel Haze, and twelve other acts to claim the top spot in the broadcaster's annual list of bands to watch.the...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 January 2013
Stars Flock To Secret Prince Gig
Stars including Will.I.Am, Christina Aguilera and Mika flocked to a tiny venue in California on Tuesday night (23Oct12) for a secret gig by Prince.The Purple Rain hitmaker performed for fans at the 150-capacity Sayers Club...
By WENN on 24 October 2012
Mika Inspired By Sister's Near Death
Mika's new album was inspired by the near death of his sister.The 'Celebrate' singer's sibling, Paloma Penniman, fell 15 metres from the balcony of her fourth floor London flat and was impaled on a set...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 September 2012
Mika Comes Out As Gay
Mika has revealed he is gay.While his sexuality has been the subject of speculation for years, Mika has finally admitted he is homosexual and says the songs on his new album 'The Origin of Love'...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 August 2012
Mika Locked Himself In Bathroom Ahead Of Show
Mika was so nervous he hid in his bathroom ahead of his UK comeback show last night (26.07.12).The 'Grace Kelly' hitmaker played his first solo show for over two years at London's sold out Heaven...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 July 2012
Anastacia To Perform At White Nights Festival
Anastacia will be one of the star performers at this year's White Nights of St. Petersburg festival.The 'Left Outside Alone' singer is one of the star acts at the International Music Festival in the Russian...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 July 2012
Mika Stunned To Hear His Song On Madonna's Album
Singer Mika was shocked when he listened to Madonna's new album Mdna and heard her singing one of his own songs.The Grace Kelly hitmaker co-wrote a song called Bang Bang and was later shocked to...
By World Entertainment News Network on 22 June 2012
Mika Auctions Shoes For Life-saving Charity
Singer Mika has auctioned a personalised pair of shoes to raise money for the U.K. ambulance charity which saved his sister's life.The pop star donated the colourful Converse sneakers to members of his Mika Fan...
By WENN on 09 January 2012
Christian Louboutin To Get Museum Exhibition
Christian Louboutin's career is to be the focus of new retrospective in London.The French shoe designer - renowned for his use of a bright red under-sole on all of his footwear - will have much...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 October 2011
Christian Louboutin's Style Book
Christian Louboutin has released a book documenting his most iconic styles.The legendary shoe designer - who is known for his signature red-lacquered soles - will also give an insight into his career influences, as well...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 September 2011
Daniel Radcliffe Is Britain's Youngest Rich Star
Daniel Radcliffe is Britain's youngest rich star Daniel Radcliffe has been named as the richest British celebrity under the age of 30, with two of his 'Harry Potter' co-stars also making the top five. Daniel...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 November 2010
Mika Fuming About Volcano Chaos
Pop star MIKA has postponed a concert in Portugal after a volcanic eruption in Iceland grounded flights in Europe and train services were disrupted by strikes.The Grace Kelly hitmaker was due to perform in Lison,...
By WENN on 16 April 2010
Report Hollywood Reporter Publisher To Be Ousted
Eric Mika is expected to be ousted as publisher of the Hollywood Reporter in the latest shakeup at the trade publication, which has been bleeding subscribers and advertisers, Sharon Waxman reported on her TheWrap.com website...
By Lew Irwin on 30 March 2010
Pop Knight Mika
Mika has been made one of France's youngest ever knights.The 26-year-old pop star was awarded the prestigious Knight in the Order of Arts title for services to music a few months ago, but has so...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 March 2010
Mika Lost French Knighthood On Night Out
Singer MIKA was knighted for his services to music in Paris, France at a secret ceremony last month (Feb10) - but misplaced his medal on the same day.The Grace Kelly hitmaker was handed the Knight...
By WENN on 05 March 2010
Kasabian To Rock V Festival
Kasabian have revealed they are to headline this year's V Festival. The rockers - who have played before at the annual two-day festival which is held in Essex and South Staffordshire over the last weekend...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 March 2010
Paolo Nutini Not Up For Awards
Paolo Nutini claims he doesn't make music to win awards. The Scottish singer - whose second album, 'Sunny Side Up' went straight to the top of the charts when it was released last June and...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 February 2010
Mika Keeps Sexuality Secret Over Bullying Fears
Flamboyant pop star MIKA refuses to discuss his sexuality in public because of "homophobic" bullying in his youth.The singer has long refused to talk about his private life but recently fuelled speculation he is bisexual...
By WENN on 08 February 2010
Everybody Hurts At Brits
Simon Cowell's charity single will be performed at the BRITs.The music mogul's all-star cover of REM's hit 'Everybody Hurts' - which is being released to raise funds for earthquake-stricken Haiti - will now take centre...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 January 2010
Robbie Williams Sings With Take That
Robbie Williams will perform on Simon Cowell's Haiti charity single with Take That.The pop star has signed up to sing on the music mogul's star-studded cover version of the REM track 'Everybody Hurts', which will...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 January 2010
Mika's Strip Shame
Mika hates taking his clothes off.The 'Grace Kelly' singer dances around in his white underpants in the promotional video for his single 'We Are Golden' but insists he is embarrassed about flaunting his body.He said:...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 December 2009
Mika's Fans Help On Tour
The global economic downturn has hit MIKA hard - he was forced to bribe fans to help him make the set for his last tour.The Grace Kelly singer has just finished a trek across the...
By WENN on 20 November 2009
Mika To Swap Pop For Toons
Mika is set to change career - and swap pop for cartoons.The 'Love Today' singer, who designed the vivid cover of his hit debut album 'Life in Cartoon Motion' in 2007, has revealed he wants...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 October 2009
Mika's Poster Payback
Mika paid for promotional posters to be displayed near his ex-lover's house.The 'We Are Golden' singer - who refuses to comment on speculation about his sexuality - was so devastated at being dumped shortly before...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 September 2009
Mika's Party Punch-up
Pop star MIKA refuses to let people poke fun at him - he once attacked a man who made a joke at his expense.The Lebanese singer was enjoying a night out with pals in the...
By WENN on 22 September 2009
Mika's Terror Over Tv Interview
Shy pop star MIKA was so terrified about a TV interview earlier this month (Sep09), he had to be dragged back into the studio after running out in fear.The Grace Kelly hitmaker admits he is...
By WENN on 22 September 2009
Mika Bullied At School
Mika was bullied at school.The 'Love Today' singer was tormented so much as a child, he became a "cripplingly shy" teenager who was convinced he was a "piece of sh*t".The 26-year-old star said: "As a...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 September 2009
Mika's Bar Party For Fans
Pop star MIKA picked up a $37,500 (£25,000) bar bill as a thank you to fans for supporting his new track WE ARE GOLDEN.The Grace Kelly singer took to his personal page on microblogging site...
By WENN on 09 September 2009
Mika's Sexual Confusion
Mika has a "secret life" as a teenager with inappropriate "make-believe" relationships.The 'Grace Kelly' singer - who refuses to comment on speculation he is gay and says he has only ever been in one relationship...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 June 2009
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