Sexually ambiguous singer Mika has big bucks now, but the gossip-mongers over at Popbitch have blown the lid off of Mika's penny-pinching days:

[Mika] confessed that when he was recording his debut album in Miami a couple of years back he was too short of cash to splash out on many CDs but really wanted to listen to loads of new music for inspiration. So he chose a record store in Orange Grove, and used to walk around picking up discount stickers from old albums - like $2 and $4 - and stick them on his arm. Then quietly put them on the albums he wanted.

What a clever little scheme, except for the confession. If were the store's owners, we'd be sending homeboy a bill.

Is it us or was potentially overrated Kylie Minogue trying to capitalize on Kanye West's Daft Punk-inspired futurism at last night's Brit Awards? Also, what song do you think lesbian Beth Ditto and ever-ambiguous Mika performed together? Not "Big Girls," we sure…

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Monthly gay glossy Out got a lot of attention when they featured ever-ambiguous singer Mika on their cover last year. The British-bred Lebanese-born stunner said that he refused to categorize his sexuality. So, what's he have to say now? More of the same, of course…

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Sexually ambiguous pop star Mika popped into MTV Europe's music awards last night sporting his traditional curls.

We suppose he didn't dig his straight sophistication. The 'Grace Kelly" singer did, however, grace photogs with three different outfits. No doubt his stylist had a hard time relaxing and taking it easy.

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Perpetually sexually ambiguous Mika's tamed his wild curls for a more refined appearance. The 24-year old singer tells Chic Report:

Being stylish is a happy accident! Fashion follows personal style. People dress the way they want to, make their style statements, whether you’re a designer or someone walking down the street. Fashion follows that, it’s a reaction to trend, and style follows it. You have to be yourself. A lot of artists look identical and just expensive, but I want to look timeless!

Thus, he's channeled the tried and true style generations of men. There's nothing wrong with that, of course, just not terribly original. Still fetching, though…

You know what we hate even more than famous people who make dough off intentional sexual ambiguity? Famous people who blow up and start shilling for corporations, such as Verizon, or popular television shows. It's even worse when they try to manipulate a song's meaning to fit the popular television show's message.

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Mika also appeared at this weekend's V Music festival. He may not have a mystifying mustache like Dan Gillespie, but the ever-ambiguous singer's sure glad to be there.

(Take a closer look, after the jump…)

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Popster Naommon may be France's answer to Mika. Only darker, edgier and - dare we say? - better? We discovered the young buck over at Arjan Writes, where we learned oodles about the poppy funkster Naommon's new album, such as:

The androgynous singer first appeared on the French talent show Popstars that is similar to MTV's Making The Band. After his run on the show, he met up hot electro producers Christophe Dallaca and Stéphane Deschezeaux (Kiko & Gino) and recorded several singles on International Deejay Gigolo Records, including "Good Sluts Factory" and "Jack The Box."

"Good Sluts Factory"? We're in love already! Although, we're a bit turned off by "Jack The Box". "Jack The Prick" would have sounded way better.

Check out Naommon's single, "Allnighter," from his debut of the same name. The album's available now on iTunes, but those who like to make an informed decision should check out his MySpace page, especially "Hurry Up". Also, you guys may want to check out Gay.com's story on the noisemaker.

Move over Tom Ford, there's a new designer sex symbol on the block. A studly looking Marc Jacobs appears on Out's September issue and let's just say he's letting it all hang out.

In addition to appearing nudie on the cover, Mr. MJ opens up about…well, everything, including his much-publicized relationship with former rent boy Jason Preston.

I had a relationship with him, and it was crazy, and sometimes it was a lot of fun, and sometimes it was not a lot of fun, and the biggest frustration was that I wanted him to be something he wasn’t, and I don’t mean on a social level, and I don’t mean about his past or anything like that—I just mean that I wanted to come home and have somebody be available and have conversations and just to be there.

44-year old Jacobs, who designs two eponymous labels and acts as Louis Vuitton's creative director, recently re-kicked his heroin habit, an addiction that no doubt shot out of his physical insecurities. "I used to really hate seeing my own reflection in the mirror… I just avoided having my picture taken." Well, Marc, you're definitely looking drool worthy these days.

For those of you keeping count, Jacobs is the third cover-queer in so many months. If you include Mika, of course, which we do…

Mika may remain mum on his sexuality, but he continues to make the gay media rounds. First came the Out cover story. Now, the Lebanese-born pop "Big Girls" singer sits down with aurally-inclined Arjan over at OutZone. And, not surprisingly, the boys broach the subject of Mika's aforementioned preferences.

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Mika's certainly garnered more than his fair share of gay press in recent months. Most of the ink revolves around the pop-star's secretive sexuality. As we all know, the crooner won't confirm rumors he's a queer.

At first glance, it would appear Out's July issue follows the same old story. Take a peek inside, however, and it soon becomes clear that their Mika-related coverage ain't just a guessing game. The issue serves as a rumination on the state of the gay nation. And with potentially liberating results.

No doubt homos have come a long way over the past four decades or so. While we've certainly got a way to go, Out wonders what's become of the screaming queen. As EIC Aaron Hicklin write in his editor's letter:

It may be disingenuous of Mika to claim that who he sleeps with is immaterial, but for an increasing number young gay men, identifying as gay is becoming anachronistic, if not completely irrelevant.

Have militant gays gone the way of the dodo? Find out, after the jump…

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Sexually secretive pop star Mika held a show at Sydney's The Forum over the weekend. The Lebanese-born singer recently lamented that the gays aren't digging his debut, Life in Cartoon Motion.

Maybe this show's color scheme's a lure for the lavender set? It is rather light in the loafer…

British pop star Mika does not want to talk about his sexuality, but he's definitely jonesing for the gays. Or, at the very least, their dollar.

The 23-year old singer recently griped that he's not as popular with the gays as he'd like:

I don't understand it. I've never taken sides on any gender. I like to confuse people but it would appear that the gay scene hasn't embraced my sound, or indeed, my look. I just hope all that can change in the future.

Maybe fag folk aren't down with an alleged closet-case. Or maybe it's because they just don't like his sound.

It's been six years since the world last heard from British pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Since the release of her last album, Read My Lips, the British-born Ellis-Bextor has been keeping busy with a new baby. Now Bextor's back with a fresh aural offering, Trip The Light Fantastic. And, as happens, the 28-year old has been making the promotional rounds. She recently sat down with Gay UK to chat about the album, Madonna and her friend Mika.

Not surprisingly, journo Hassan Mirza delved into whether the curly-haired musician digs dick:

Mirza: Well as you probably know the gay media have kinda been after him - or rather, the media in general have been after him to talk about his sexuality. Do you think that’s fair to ask that? Do you think it’s right for him to say he’s not gonna talk about it?

Ellis-Bextor: I actually think he’s completely entitled to it. I know that Dan, someone I know as a gay musician, he was actually fine to talk about it, but it’s kinda beside the point. With Mika I kinda respect the fact that he doesn’t have to tell people everything. Why do we feel we have to know? I mean he’s got lyrics like ‘I tried to be like Grace Kelly, and I tried a little Freddie’. And if you want the answer, I think he’s kinda giving it to you.

Indeed.

Ellis-Bextor also tells Mirza that she hopes to perform at some gay clubs in The States. So, club promoters, you should head on over to Ellis-Bextor's website and make her wishes come true. But, you may first want to check out the video for her new single, "To Catch You", after the jump…

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We went mad when Norwegian pop-tart Annie released Anniemal back in 2005. How could we not - it's a superb album. But, as happens, we listened to it a bit too much and grew tired of her bubbly exuberance. Thus, we put it back on the shelf and let it chill for a while. But, we're feeling pretty poppy this Monday morn', so we thought we'd dust her off a bit by posting the video for her single, "Heartbeat" - no relation to The Knife or Jose Gonzalez's version.

Also, you kids may be interested to know Annie just signed an international deal with Island Records - the same company that distributes Mika's album - and will be releasing another album later in the year.

Keep track of all new developments at Annie's website.