To say that there’s buzz around Lebanon-born, London-based popster, Mika (born Mica Penniman) would be an understatement. Given the avalanche of praise, accolades and testimonials, one would think the release of his full-length debut, Life in Cartoon Motion, will change the course of music history forever, creating an aural aftershock heard all over the world. And, in some respects you’d be right: Mika’s album will most likely continue to be one of the most talked about albums of the year. And rightfully so. Whether it's history in the making - that remains to be seen.

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To make up for the Ted Haggard video being pulled, here's the music video for Ursula 1000's "Boop". The YouTube description says that it's performed by Dames a Flame.

We're not sure if we'd say they "perform" so much as they just dance around. But, you know what? That's okay. Sometimes you just gotta dance.

(Dedicated to Ken Mehlman.)

There she is, readers: Gwen Stefani, as pictured for her new album, The Sweet Escape.

To build some hype for the December release - not to mention the single "Wind It Up", some PR types have been passing around links to video and audio of Stefani's new tracks. We know you guys need a break from all that bullshit, so why not click the desired links below and have a ball:
"Wind It Up" In-Studio Behind-the-Scene Webisode
Real Media "Wind It Up" Audio
Windows "Wind It Up" Audio
Head on over, have a listen and then tell us how you feel. Or, you know, don't. It's a free country. (We're feeling Democratic today.)

After our Afternoon Delight video of Lance Lamar, a reader named Kevin lamented that we don't post enough gay videos.

Actually, we disagree. Sure, we posted White Town the other day and JJ Fad yesterday, but in the not-so-distant past we posted Cazwell 's "Do You Wanna Break Up" video and another for "Q.B.O.Y. (Is Just So Fly)".

Still, we want to make it up to you, Kevin, so this video's just for you. It's a live performance of "Kiss You Off" from Ta-Dah, the most recent aural offering from queer-popsters, Scissor Sisters.

You're welcome.

As we ponder whether or not you, our darling readers, love us enough to vote for us, we can't help but hear the JJ Fad echo, "Is It Love?". To show you how much we love you, we've posted the video.

In case you're not familiar, Just Jammin' Fresh and Def were a lady rap trio from the late-80s backed by Dr. Dre and Yella from NWA. While their single "Supersonic" roared its way through the charts and garnered them a Grammy, the rest of their musical musings went largely unnoticed. Unfortunately, the girls (Juana Burns aka MC J.B., Dania Barks aka Baby-D and Michelle Franklin aka Sassy C.) broke up in 1992.

Thanks to the miracles of technology (and You Tube), their videos live on.

Oh, and is it just us, or is that a young Blair Underwood at the end caught spitting game?

Sure, we love Madonna as much as the next queer, but we've always held a very special place in our heart for White Town: the British electronica outfit whose single "Your Woman" garnered them a small, yet loyal following here in The States. They were so ahead of their time, don't you agree?

What's that? You're not familiar with the song? Well, we've pasted the video above for your review. And, of course, in celebration of White Town's forthcoming album, Don’t Mention The War.

While we don't know when or if it will be released here, but you can head over to the White Town website to check it out: White Town

In case you haven't heard, there's a new homo-hopper on the scene: QBoy. Well, not exactly new, but he may be new to you…

A bloke from Britannia, QBoy raps about his life, social injustice, and, of course, boys. Of gay musical stereotypes, he says:

A lot of gay people are rap-phobic… brought up in a culture where gay people are supposed to like Kylie Minogue or going to G.A.Y. (club), doing all that stereotypical bullshit…just because I like cock in my mouth doesn't mean I'm going to like that sort of music.

Word.

Above, find the video for his single, "Q.B.O.Y. (Is Just So Fly)." Filmed right here in the lovely NYC by Australian filmmaker Jarrah Gurrie and Nicolas Wagner, we think it's the perfect antidote for that mid-morning slump. Plus, we think QBoy's cute…

If you like what you see, roll on over to QBoy's myspace page or his homepage for more information, homie.

We've had a hard-on for Cazwell since we first came to NYC. How long ago was that? We can't say, both because we try not to date ourselves (unless it makes us look young) and we can't really recall…

Anyway, we were thrilled when his homies contacted us about reviewing the club-kid turned homo hip-hopper's upcoming album, Get Into It (Peace Bisquit). With a dab of electro-pop mixed with a healthy amount of old-school flavor, dance-ready beats, and irreverent lyrics, the funky, rap-heavy offering promises to become a faggot-favorite.

Sure, it may not be perfect, but given Cazwell's comedic timing, totally fuck-worthy persona, and a slew of guest stars, such as Amanda Lepore and Avenue D (one of the few bands to survive the fall of electro-clash), we have a feeling Cazwell's debut may even transcend the walls of gayville.

While the first single "All Over Your Face" deserves all the positive attention it's received, we're pretty keen on "I Buy My Socks on 14th Street" and "Do You Wanna Break Up?" We've posted the video for the latter above so you can form an own opinion and all that.

Even if you're not a fan of that particular track, the video features cameos by a who's who of NYC nightlife, including Candis Cayne, Michael Musto and Sophia Lamar. With a trannie bar brawl climax, it's sure to hit the spot.

Learn the words now so you can impress your friends when the album drops November 14th. Ya heard?

We know you guys are totally the coolest, so you may have already heard about New Young Pony Club.

If not, here's a brief run-down: three girls and two boys make up this British band. Though currently touring with Lily Allen (you may remember we posted her video for "LDN" a few days back), and they've released two singles through Modular, the poppy electronica rockers have yet to sign a full-length record deal.

If any of you out there happen to be high-powered record execs, we suggest you hop on this particular pony, because they're definitely going to come out of the gate running. This here's the video for their single, "Ice Cream." We love it and think you will, too.

For more, check out their myspace page: New Young Pony Club

We're still shaking from the last post and we imagine (or, at least, hope) you are, too. To calm all our nerves, here's our girl Lily Allen's new video for "LDN." (London in text speak. Gotta love 21st-century grammar, BTW!)

From one end of the entertainment spectrum to the other.

We know you kids like books as much as you like pop music, so here's the latest (extended) video offering from Justin Timberlake's latest album, FutureSex/LoveSounds, for "My Love," featuring T.I. Even if you've seen it before, give it another twirl; it's Friday, and we all know you're too hung over from last night/too anxious for the final whistle to really care about your job (as if you do, anyway).

(A special thanks to our new friend over at The Evil Beet. We've said it before, and we'll say it again: shameless self-promotion pays.)

The Two-Spirit American Indian story's a perfect segue into this here sneak preview of Logo's new reality show, Jacob and Joshua: Nemesis Rising.

Premiering October 16th, the series follows the coming out and career struggles of gay Jehovah's Witness singers, Jacob and Joshua. Yow, sounds like the boys have a lot going on - but don't take our words for it (as if you would), watch the clip and decide for yourself.

It's been four years since The Avalanches, those Aussie musical wonders, released their chart-topping album, Since I Left You. While there've been rumblings of a new "totally different" album, there's no release date, nor any real news other than it's coming eventually. While there's no other choice but to wait, we're going to satisfy our need for The Avalanches' demented sound by watching their video for "Frontier Psychiatrist."

If you're not familiar with The Avalanches, this is a good place to start. After that, head on over to their website to see what you've been missing.

We were going to write something on Janet Jacksons' new album, but judging from the comments on yesterday's posting, you guys have already formed opinions. While some of you love the album, others aren't so pleased. For our part, we're somewhere in the middle.

Anyway, we thought we'd do our part to bring people together by posting the video from Janet's classic "What Have You Done For Me Lately?" That's something we can all enjoy. (Unless you're some sort of monster.)

Spend a couple minutes to Janet tell her man exactly what she thinks of his no good ways. After the jump, girl!

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We haven't quite decided how we feel about Janet Jackson's new album, so we're going to hold off on a review (as if you're going to listen to us, anyway). Unsurprisingly, "So Excited," has infected us. Sure, the beats are a bit uninspired, but it's still pretty infectious. And, we heart Janet for life.

To mark our pseudo-obsession, we're posting Janet's performance from Oprah two days ago. The choreography may be a snooze, but we know you're easily entertained, and who can resist a little Janet in the morning hours?

Also, do we see Brian Friedman: that horrible mess from So You Think You Can Dance? in there? Bleck.

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