Back in the '90s, Sir Mix-a-Lot sang the praises of ladies with big butts and "rump 'o smooth skin." His message countered the prevailing notions of beauty — hallelujah! — but his overtly sexual lyrics sang a tune of objectification. Now enter Mika. He's the British heartthrob who released a catchy anthem last year to celebrate the beauty of big women. He's not only complimentary, but Read more

After walking the red carpet at the Costume Institute Gala with Kate Moss in her design, Stella McCartney kept the celebrity party going on the West Coast with a screening of The Party. Nicole, Joel, Charlize, and Stuart were just a handful of the stars that came out to watch the movie in Stella's LA boutique. Stella's already set her sights on designing a dress for another starlet who wasn't Read more

The guys went mostly classy at last night's Grammy awards with a few exceptions — I'm looking at your leather suit, Daughtry. Perennially well-dressed John Legend and Jay-Z were highlights as always and Seal isn't afraid to take a risk. This time that risk included tight white pants and Velcro shoes. Chris Brown kept it appropriately youthful with his suit, though he didn't make his red and Read more

Last night Munich was abuzz with music sensations for the MTV Euro Music Awards. There were singers and performers from all over the world, but the night belonged to a Canadian, Avril Lavigne, winning both Most Addictive Track for "Girlfriend" and Solo Performer of 2007. Apparently, hats were the dress code for dudes, as evidenced by the Madden brothers, Jared Leto, Snoop and Pete Doherty. Bella Read more

Oh, MIKA. Even when you're sad you make me happy. How does that happen? "Happy Ending" isn't an altogether happy song, but watching MIKA's new video for it brings tears of joy to my eyes. Seriously. He's just so sweet-seeming, and the video is so whimsical and dreamy. It may be too trippy for some people, but I love the balloons carrying a gloomy MIKA into space and the Labyrinth-style hands Read more

Tell me: Do celebrity causes inspire you to do good deeds? My Fall Movie Previews continued this week when I rounded up this fall's period pieces, fantasy adventure flicks and tearjerkers. There was TV news aplenty this week: Kristen Bell will guest star on "Heroes" this fall while Janeane Garafolo joins the cast of "24." I also found out some intriguing casting news regarding "Lost" and Read more

It's always nice when two things I really like merge together, and that's exactly why I'm getting a kick out of the new collaboration between "Ugly Betty" and Mika. For a promotional video for the series' second season — one of 11 ABC plans to make for its shows — Mika re-recorded a new version of his hit song "Big Girl" with lyrics focusing on Betty (the new version is aptly titled "Betty Read more

Love him or hate him, Mika is blowing up the UK music charts, and now his infectious, perky pop is making its way to the US. He just released video for his first single, "Grace Kelly," a power ballad inspired by Freddie Mercury that will find its way into your head whether you like it or not. (I, for instance, sort of hate this song, yet I am strangely transfixed by it.) The relentless catchiness Read more

The movie-going populace disappoints me by making Epic Movie No. 1 at the box office this weekend, says Hollywood Reporter. But I'm holding out hope, because Sundance Film Festival gives the big awards to films dealing with important issues, says Variety. The Shins new album revives the midnight sale tradition at music stores, says AOL Music. Wired questions whether MTV can save itself with a Read more