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The only camp artist in the pop chart In the week that Mika's Grace Kelly makes it to No 1, why aren't there more flamboyant pop stars like him around? Caroline Sullivan January 26, 2007 09:56 AM You've probably noticed that this week's number one single is Grace Kelly by Mika, the Anglo-Lebanese pop singer who's been hotly tipped, as they say, by nearly everyone. If you don't know the song, listen to it here before reading any further. Having done so, you'll probably agree that, despite the already soaraway success, Mika will never be to everyone's taste. Singing in falsetto is a surefire way to infuriate potential audiences (see Justin Hawkins, Leo Sayer)…
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THE SUN Bizarre 'Always been a camp show-off' By GORDON SMART Deputy Showbiz Editor January 23, 2007 MIKA is Britain’s biggest new chart star, yet he cannot read music, has crippling dyslexia and was relentlessly bullied at school. But he has overcome all the odds and is set for huge success. The 23-year-old pop sensation from London has landed an unprecedented No1 with debut single Grace Kelly  from music downloads ALONE. The recent change in chart rules paved the way for his huge online following to propel him to the top of the charts without selling even a single copy in record stores. There hasn’t been a buzz about an arti…
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Mika performing in the Radio 1 Live lounge for Jo Whiley's Show.
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The Sun Online January 22, 2007 NEW star MIKA is shaping up to be the biggest music sensation since the ARCTIC MONKEYS burst on to the scene last year. Last night his debut single Grace Kelly went straight in at No1 on downloads alone. The CD is not even released until a week today. And I can exclusively announce that Mika has already landed a massive deal with fashion guru PAUL SMITH. He is earning a six-figure sum to front Smith’s global spring/summer 2007 advertising campaign - the first shot is on the right. The 23-year-old’s angular face will be on billboards and in magazines all over the world from February 1. He is clearl…
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Following last week's appearance on The Friday Night Project and the semi-surreal sight of James Nesbitt grooving away, there are a few more opportunities coming up to catch Mika on your TV screens. Starting with Popworld this Saturday, the 27th. Watch out for him over the next week or so on GMTV (2nd), Channel 4 4-Play (2nd) and the Culture Show (3rd) Source: Mika Mail CW.
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It was great... He was sooooo nice. And they had JUST gotten the official album in, and I got to see it... It is one amazing Technicolor package - you'll absolutely love it. When I've worked out the interview I'll definitely post it here Oh and he definitely knows who Sunny Monkey is
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Our beloved Mika was recently a guest on BBC radio. And, in addition to giving a fantastic interview - where (among other things) we learned that he is dyslexic and that his diplomat father was once held hostage for several months in Beirut - he performed a few choice songs. In addition to Mika's original material, he also decided to do a cover of Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie" ! You can just hear Mika having so much fun as he reinterprets the song. It's infectious! You'll be missing out if you don't check it out ! I've posted a clip on youtube, you may hear this great (and fun) cover by mika here: [yt]RjUN7oD8N1k[/yt]
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MIKA ON DERMOT O’LEARY SHOW BBC Radio 2 13 January 2007 Transcribed by Cautionary Wife PART 1 ==== DERMOT O’LEARY: That’s genuinely the one thing you don’t want to hear before you’re about to do an interview when your guest says, “Oh, and are we chatting as well, I think…?†O…K. Mika, it’s nice of you to be with us. How are you? MIKA: I’m good, thank you. How are you? D: I’m very very well. The whole gang are here. M: I’ve got about 17 people in the studio. D: This is the…. M: It’s very Hip Hop. Actually they’re all here for …
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I have just found that in "The Knowledge" (the TV guide magazine that comes with The Times on Saturday) "The week's best music video" is Grace Kelly. Now, I'm not sure that I should post this because some of it isn't very complimentary, but we all love Mika enough to take it, so here goes: Spread throughout a selection of stills from the video is the following text: Quote: First, well done Mika for being a gay pop star who has got to No 1 without any protracted ambiguity a la Freddie or George. Not so well done for coming up with a video that screams "We're mad, we are! This amount of FUN should be illegal!" Loads of wacky people (cute kids, cute models, no…
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Well next Friday, Mika will be at Taratata, famous popular French TV show. Last Year Kt Tunstall & Ayo sold a lot in France thanks to this show so hopefully Mika will follow their path. But It won't be aired until february at least. So, that's a great piece of news for Mika, this is a huge opportunity to achieve success in France Fingers crossed Stéphane
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Comeback group Take That are reportedly lining up pop's hot new talent Mika to support them on their forthcoming European tour. Gary, Howard, Jason and Mark are apparently planning a string of shows that will match last year's sold out UK tour - and they think the Beirut-born singer would be the perfect support slot. The 23-year-old's debut outing, Grace Kelly, bounced to the top of the charts on Sunday on the strength of downloads alone and is poised to stay at No 1 next week after the CD hits shops on Monday. From metro
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According to HMV.co.uk Mika next single 'Love Today' will be released April 30th. Pre-order single: http://www.hmv.co.uk/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;-1;-1;-1&sku=611932
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Hey all, Radio 2 are running a competition to win tickets to see Mika in London 31st Jan http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/musicclub/mika.shtml PM me if you can't find the answer to the question You'll be able to hear the concert on Radio 2 on Saturday 10 February 2007 between 2000 - 2100
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DOTMUSIC (LAUNCH.COM) Mika: Number One? Mika is set to claim the UK's Number One single this weekend with his debut release "Grace Kelly". Midweek sales figures suggest "X-Factor" winner Leona Lewis will be displaced from the chart top spot on Sunday by the flamboyant, hotly-tipped pop newcomer. "Grace Kelly", which charted at number three on downloads alone last weekend, is expected to overhaul Lewis, with Just Jack's "Starz In Their Eyez" close behind. Elsewhere in the Top Ten, The View, Klaxons, Jamie T and Damon Albarn's new project The Good, The Bad And The Queen are also expected to chart with new entries. Mika releases his debut album, "Life I…
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This may not be the correct place on forum... First time I have seen this promo video for Grace Kelly (PUll Tiger Tail Remix) and I can't find previous mention of it on here. So... URL HERE CW.
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I was at my friends' house last night and was preaching evangelically about Mika. Her brow wrinkled as the name triggered something in her memory. She pulled glamour magazine from the rack by her chair and amongst the adverts for shoes and lipsticks and the odd celeb gossip was a very small and brief article which says no more than we already know- his origins, when the single is out etc and a very nice pic of him lounging louchely on a couch or bed. If anyone has this to scan and show the others i'm sure the picture would be very much appreciated.
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FREDDIE MIKA-RY CHART STAR GRABS QUEEN'S PIANO! Eva Simpson & Caroline Hedley HE'S been compared to Freddie Mercury - and now we can reveal that Mika has got his hands on the Queen frontman's treasured instrument. The Beirut-born singer, who's topped the charts with his infectious single Grace Kelly, is so obsessed with Freddie he had his prized piano shipped in for a recording session. Mika, 23, insisted on using it to lay down an acoustic version of Grace Kelly, which is being released exclusively on itunes.com next Monday. A source close to the camp singer tells us: "Mika was adamant that if he was going to do a stripped-down, acoustic version of his song he …
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From billboard.com Mika European Youngster 'Relaxes' Pop Music Katie Hasty, N.Y. "In the U.K., they call this pop, but in America it's rock," Mika tells Billboard.com. "I consider myself a singer-songwriter -- although there's a bad stigma about the term." The 23-year-old Londoner can add dance artist to that mix, as his track "Relax, Take It Easy" earns him his first chart ink at No. 44 on the Hot Dance Club Play tally. The songwriter's background is indicative of his diverse palate, marked by numerous years in a variety of prestigious music schools. During his early teens, after moving to London from Paris, Mika dropped out of school due to difficu…
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I think there's about 8 or 9 products in the Online Shop for Mika - are there more things coming out to buy?? Cuz I wanna buy Mika stuff but nothing really that's on there so far lol - anyone know of anything?? Later all (I try to be like Grace Kelly, but I'm not Mika )
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On Hit40UK this afternoon it was confirmed 'Love Today' is the next single to be taken from Mika's debut album 'Life In Cartoon Motion'. The audio can be downloaded from the site in the downloads section now
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THIS IS LONDON Roll up, roll up for the launch of T-Mobile's street gigs 2007 23.01.07 MIKA MIXES IT UP FOR HIS GLOBAL ALBUM LAUNCH AT THIS CIRCUS THEMED EXTRAVAGANZA T-Mobile Street Gigs are back with a bang and this special circus is coming to town for one night only. Now in their third year, T-Mobile Street Gigs continue to bring you the most exciting bands around in some truly unusual places - creating unforgettable and totally unique gigs, like The Strokes playing the Natural History Museum, or The Streets playing London's only lighthouse. For the first gig of 2007, T-Mobile Street Gigs are proud to present a very special one off gig with Mika - 200…
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THE TIMES TIMES 2 The Face BY Damian Whitworth Mika: Downloads lead to singular success Smarting from yet another record company rejection, a young aspiring singersongwriter sat down at his piano and composed a jaunty slice of pop with an angry “screw you†message for the executives who wanted him to be something he was not. Now that song, Grace Kelly, sits atop the singles chart, and its creator, Mika, is being lauded as the effervescent sound of 2007. A week before its release in hard format, the song is only the second single to reach No 1 through downloads, and the flamboyant 23-year-old finds himself compared to Elton John, David Bowie, F…
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ENFIELD INDEPENDENT Mika: Life In Cartoon Motion By Staff Reporter 23 January 2007 The power of the Polyphonic Spree, the wistfulness of Jim Noir and the je ne sais quoi of Queen meet up in the musical orbit of this flighty ten track wonder. My Interpretation stands toe to toe with The Magic Numbers and The Mamas & The Papas, sending you flying with its deep seated vocal projection and a glorious, ranging melody. The centrepiece of the album, Any Other World, is pure theatrics in Michael Crawford-sized portions, veering just the right side of sentimentality. A fresh and bold sound ready to push the boundaries of pop music. CW.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Mika's first single 'Grace Kelly' has topped the UK music charts on digital sales alone, despite the fact that the physical single won't be available in stores until January 29th. 'Grace Kelly' ascended to the coveted #1 spot after unseating Leona Lewis who had held the position for four weeks. With this honor Mika joins Gnarls Barkley as the only artists to reach the #1 position before their singles were released in stores. In addition, 'Grace Kelly' has now secured the top spot as the most played video on MTV. 'Historic', 'sensational' and 'without-any-doubt original' are just some of the adjectives being thrown around by critics in…
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Mika will be providing the house music on the Friday Night Project this Friday night (19th January) at 11.05pm Channel 4.
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