OK, so I bought the Daily Star, but my sister's taken the scanner with her. It's only small, on page 17 if anyone has it, and reads:
"Mika's Magic:
REM singer Michael Stipe says 24 year old Mika's sweet pop melodies inspired him for their new album. Stipe, 47, said: "Mika is a really great songwriter". REM's Acclerate drops on April 1".