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'a star as big as Michael Buble'.. 'a compliment'....???? You must be joking.... I actually first heard of him this year but based on that song they play on MTV / VH1 and this Grace Kelly cover, he has not achieved legend status yet and I doubt he ever will...

3 million albums sold will be a great B-day present for him!!! I am sure he will make it by then...

I CAN'T STAND THAT SONG:thumbdown: and I don't even understand how it has become such a huge hit. Her new single is much better, although that's because of the New Order sample.

I am absolutely sure you are right....

Great news:thumb_yello: Thanks for keeping us updated.

Here is the link to the GMS videos on youtube if you prefer that site... http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=MIKA+Good+Morning+America&search=Search

Well, actually you need 7 times 4 minutes if you want to listen to them all, although I don't think you should bother watching more than Bri's and Rog's comments at the beginning of each ....especially Roger's comment on this one at 0:40 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAR1gzI3V2M HE'S GONE IDENTITY MAD :naughty:

Wow that's great! Well done Freddie and everyone who was involved in achieving this.. Unfortunately I cannot go now, but hopefully some shows in late autum/next year in NYC... I should have free accommodation with friends by that time... All of you who will go, please sing for me. :punk:

Also, Mika has the most amazing and most credible celebrity pal...

I found the relevant parts of Canadian Idol Queen Night (last night) on Youtube with Roger and Brian listening to and instructing each contestant: http://www.youtube.com/user/derek47 ...no further comments, I haven't watched these yet.. gotta go back to work now...

You are right... but... Akon nominated as Best Male Artist... :shocked: I feel sorry for Americans because they get a poor choice of music on offer over there.

Why do we hope it will be limited edition? Have I missed anything while I was away?

I have just found this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5UOUAaOKJ8 Sung at "We Will Rock You" on August 1st at the Canon Theatre. Guest appearances by Brian May and Roger Taylor from QUEEN, and the Canadian Idol Top 7. Soloists in order of appearance: Yvan Pedneault, Erica Peck, Alana Bridgewater, Sterling Jarvis, Suzie McNeil, Evan Buliung. The Canadian Idol Top 7 includes: Jaydee Bixby, Dwight D'eon, Carly Rae Jepsen, Brian Melo, Greg Neufeld, Tara Oram, Matt Rapley. Includes a bit of Brian May's speech at the beginning.

The flag makes sense then... You always need to carry a flag when you travel to the Moon.

That's exactly what I wanted to say... We have yet to see the 'proof' though... Where is that picture???

Why in plural now? Is it more of them?? :naughty:

.. and perhaps calling him 'Meesha' comes from his Russian piano teacher. The nickname of Michael is МИША in Russian.

Although I can see you have just changed your signiture, perhaps the next song you quote should be this one: We gotta install microwave ovens Custom kitchen deliveries We gotta move these refrigerators We gotta move these colour tvs :roftl:

I can't believe another thread has been started on this ... I think it has already been answered a thousand times... Michael Holbrook Penniman: 'That's his legal name, as in birth certificate, passport, etc' When he was young, he used the name 'Mica' but when the horrid bullies started to call him "Meesha" he decided to spell it with a K... ...at the same time it is a most appropriate name for a mysterious pop star because in some parts of the world (e.g. Finland) it is a male name (think of that famous F1 driver), while in some others (e.g. Japan) it is a female name... Why?

News: Wednesday, August 1 was a busy and exciting day at the Canon Theatre. The venue was taken over by a large film crew from CTV who were filming segments of the popular show Canadian Idol. Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen spent most of the day working with the seven Idol finalists, listening to each of them perform a Queen song and then offering advice and encouragement. Later in the afternoon, Brian and Roger joined the entire company of WE WILL ROCK YOU and the seven Idol finalists for a rehearsal of that night's festivities. After a dinner break, everyone returned to the theatre for that night's sold-out performance. The crowd was pumped even before the theatre's doors were opened. Young and old, locals and visitors, they all knew they were going to experience a performance like no other. Throughout the show, the connection between audience and performers was electric. When Brian and Roger joined the company on stage for "Bohemian Rhapsody", the theatre erupted. Luckily the performance was captured on film and segments will be shown on the next two broadcasts of Canadian Idol. Mark your calendars and don't miss Canadian Idol on the CTV network, Monday August 6 and Tuesday August 7.

I don't understand why it would be a controversial song. Can someone explain, please? ...I'd have to disagree... The most 'American' type of song ( if we consider the charts today) would be My Interpretation.. You don't get any gospel-like songs on the US charts nowadays, and especially not from white artists. It's either urban music or cheesy pop ballads. I think people will love Happy Ending, with or without homeless people..... at least in Europe they will...

Mika's mind works differently, you know.. ...and to me, it would also make sense...

Great news! Thanks for posting...

Hmmm.. maybe Deek meant that reasoning the six-song EP release with 'keeping fans happy while he concentrates on his second album' does sound like giving the dog a bone.... Thanks for posting, Freddie.

Let me explain... he was trying to 'moderate' them over there ... ( tried that too, several times...but have given up by now)