Daily entertainment news covering Mika en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 http://www.starpulse.com/ http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/09/22/simon_cowell_rejected_mika Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:52:28 EST Entertainment News 138338@http://www.starpulse.com/news Pop sensation Mika's dream of a record deal was shattered by Simon Cowell - the media mogul rejected the Grace Kelly hit-maker's demos when he was a teenager.

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/08/28/the_veronicas_return_with_hook_me_up_ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:26:21 EST Entertainment News 96778@http://www.starpulse.com/news The wait is over! Hook Me Up, the new electro-rock dance friendly album from The Veronicas, is finally in stores! Released digitally earlier this year through Sire Records, the sophomore sizzler showcases Aussie

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/08/15/katy_perry_s_long_hot_summer_continues Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:30:00 EST Entertainment News 95697@http://www.starpulse.com/news Capitol Records "It Girl" Katy Perry's debut is turning into the best new artist breakthrough story of 2008. Perry's fans -- online and in sweaty, exuberant Warped Tour crowds -

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/06/25/katy_perry_makes_top_10_debut_on_billboa Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:04:34 EST Entertainment News 90972@http://www.starpulse.com/news Capitol Records singer-songwriter Katy Perry conquers a career milestone this week as her debut album, One Of The Boys, enters Billboard's national Top 200 album chart at number 9.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/05/26/amy_winehouse_wins_top_ivor_novello_awar Mon, 26 May 2008 15:00:00 EST Entertainment News 88266@http://www.starpulse.com/news Soul star Amy Winehouse won a major songwriting honor at the 2008 Ivor Novello Awards in Britain - and sent her dad to pick it up. The troubled singer was honored for her "Love Is A Losing Game" track,

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/05/11/sassy_songstress_katy_perry_to_release_d_17 Sun, 11 May 2008 10:00:00 EST Entertainment News 86919@http://www.starpulse.com/news L.A.-based singer/songwriter Katy Perry's debut album, "One Of The Boys," will be released by Capitol Records June 17th.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/03/30/the_veronicas_return_with_new_single_alb Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:30:00 EST Entertainment News 82447@http://www.starpulse.com/news The Veronicas are back! The 23-year-old twin sisters from down under have a new album and a new twist to their sound. The pop-punk influences on their award-winning debut album have been updated to an electro-dance sound that is bound to get you on your feet.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/03/23/notes_aamp_quotes_20 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:02:24 EST Entertainment News 81941@http://www.starpulse.com/news Pop singer Mika has been forced to step up security after receiving death threats from fans. But the "Grace Kelly" hitmaker is adamant he is not scared by the threats and vows to be even more flamboyant. He says, "I'm absolutely fine - I'm not scared. I want to make my shows even more dramatic."

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/02/21/foo_fighters_arctic_monkeys_double_winne Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:51:24 EST Entertainment News 78651@http://www.starpulse.com/news LONDON (AP) - Amy Winehouse and Paul McCartney set their recent troubles aside to steal the show Wednesday at the Brit Awards, the British music industry's most prestigious prizes.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/02/19/brit_awards_organizers_secure_amy_wineho Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:44:02 EST Entertainment News 78503@http://www.starpulse.com/news The organizers of the Brit Awards are thrilled to have secured a performance by troubled star Amy Winehouse. Bosses behind Wednesday's London ceremony have confirmed the Back To Black hitmaker is slated to take to the stage at the event alongside producer Mark Ronson to perform their hit single "Valerie."

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/02/11/amy_winehouse_steals_the_show_with_five_ Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:32:25 EST Entertainment News 77553@http://www.starpulse.com/news Amy Winehouse stole the show at the 50th Grammy Awards, winning five top honors. Kanye West was nominated for eight awards and went home with four prizes, including Rap Album, Rap Performance and Rap Song; Bruce Springsteen picked up three, including Best Rock Song. The White Stripes, Justin Timberlake and Mary J. Blige all won two.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/01/22/memorable_celebrity_quotes_120 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:00:41 EST Entertainment News 75239@http://www.starpulse.com/news "I love her so much, and I think it's really hard growing up with all the media and everyone following her around. I wish people would just leave her alone. She's a sweet girl. If people really knew her, they would know that." Paris Hilton on her former party pal Britney Spears.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/01/21/onerepublic_hits_the_road_in_support_of_ Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:30:36 EST Entertainment News 75110@http://www.starpulse.com/news Catch OneRepublic out on the road this winter. Tour dates below. The five-member OneRepublic was formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2003.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/01/15/take_that_leona_lewis_aamp_mika_lead_bri Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:26:41 EST Entertainment News 74348@http://www.starpulse.com/news Reformed boy band Take That and singers Leona Lewis and Mika have each scooped four Brit Awards nominations in London. All three artists will go head-to-head in the Best British Album and Best British Single categories.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/01/10/pop_rock_dynamo_katy_perry_signs_with_ca Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:00:00 EST Entertainment News 73851@http://www.starpulse.com/news Capitol Music Group will release a digital EP from pop-rock songstress Katy Perry - entitled Ur So Gay - through iTunes and other online retailers on November 20th, 2007.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/12/10/the_midway_state_s_met_a_man_on_top_of_t Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:45:20 EST Entertainment News 70783@http://www.starpulse.com/news Meet The Midway State, a young quartet who takes you on a storied journey in just four songs. Met a Man on Top of the Hill, the band's four-song EP, delivers forceful melodies, inspiring lyrics and catchy hooks.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/11/12/check_out_onerepublic_their_debut_cd_dre_20 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST Entertainment News 67621@http://www.starpulse.com/news It's a curious story but the #4 song on the Billboard Hot 100 this week (issue date October 20) is actually a remix of a song from a band whose debut album has not yet been released. The remixed "Apologize," heard on Timbaland Presents Shock Value,

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/11/12/international_pop_sensation_mika_to_rele Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:40:02 EST Entertainment News 67608@http://www.starpulse.com/news British pop singer MIKA has been taking the music industry by storm in recent months, and now he's set to release his first feature-length documentary/concert DVD, 'Live in Cartoon Motion.' The DVD features a 50 minute documentary culled together from video taken during his 2007 world tour,

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/11/11/mika_name_battle_settled Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:00:00 EST Entertainment News 67436@http://www.starpulse.com/news British pop star Mika has been granted permission to perform in Brussels after a woman of the same name appealed to Belgian courts to ban him from entering the country. The relatively unknown reggae singer sued the British musician - real name Mica Penniman - in a bid to stop him from further "ruining" her chance at fame.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/11/05/mika_scoops_up_four_gongs_at_world_music Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:39:09 EST Entertainment News 66658@http://www.starpulse.com/news Celine Dion, Akon and Mika were among a string of musicians to be honored at the World Music Awards on Sunday night. British newcomer Mika took home four prizes, capturing awards for best-selling new artist, best-selling male entertainer, best-selling pop/rock artist and best-selling British artist at the ceremony in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/09/19/mika_faces_legal_challenge_from_mika_ Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:06:04 EST Entertainment News 60526@http://www.starpulse.com/news British pop star Mika looks set to face a legal challenge over his name - after a little-known reggae star insists she owns the rights to the moniker. Belgian rapper Mika is adamant she registered the name in the 1980s, and the male Grace Kelly hit maker - real name Mica Penniman - is flouting her legal rights by releasing records and performing under the same name.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/30/timbaland_replaces_rihanna_as_europe_s_n Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:52:05 EST Entertainment News 58005@http://www.starpulse.com/news Timbaland has ended Rihanna's 10-week reign at the top of the European singles chat - his collaboration with Keri Hilson, "The Way I Are," is the continent's new number one.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/21/fascinating_facts_97 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:00:00 EST Entertainment News 56734@http://www.starpulse.com/news After an alleged "department store confession," rapper Foxy Brown is rumored to be engaged. New York Post columnist Cindy Adams reports the hip-hop star, real name Inga Marchand, told customers at New York City shop Bed, Bath & Beyond that she is expecting and engaged. According to some customers, the 30-year-old said, "I'm getting married in September. I'm pregnant."

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/20/mika_s_secret_partying_trick Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:55:38 EST Entertainment News 56461@http://www.starpulse.com/news Pop star Mika will never curb his partying lifestyle - because he knows how to have a good time without damaging his vocal chords.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/20/rihanna_enjoys_tenth_week_as_europe_s_nu Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:58:22 EST Entertainment News 56435@http://www.starpulse.com/news Rihanna's seemingly unstoppable reign at the top of the European singles continues as her "Umbrella" notches up a tenth week as the continent's favorite song.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/15/umbrella_keeps_rihanna_the_reigning_quee Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:34:04 EST Entertainment News 55958@http://www.starpulse.com/news Rihanna is enjoying a ninth successive week as queen of the European singles chart in a top five that remains unchanged from last week. The R&B singer's Jay-Z collaboration Umbrella continues to old Mika's Relax, Take It Easy at number two, while Timbaland Feat. Keri Hilson sit at three with The Way I Are.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/06/ailing_mika_cancels_gig Mon, 06 Aug 2007 10:19:22 EST Entertainment News 54670@http://www.starpulse.com/news British pop star Mika was forced to cancel his set at England's Big Chill Festival at the weekend after he was struck down with an infection.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/06/rihanna_continues_her_european_reign Mon, 06 Aug 2007 09:39:14 EST Entertainment News 54640@http://www.starpulse.com/news R&B queen Rihanna continues to reign over the competition at the top of the European singles chart - her Jay-Z collaboration, "Umbrella," is the continent's top song for an eighth week.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/01/madonna_timberlake_duet_leaked_online Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:59:24 EST Entertainment News 53994@http://www.starpulse.com/news Madonna and Justin Timberlake's long-waited collaboration has been leaked on the internet. The track, called Candy Shop, appeared on putfile.com, but was removed following copyright issues.

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