Jezebel: M.i.a

Are These the First Pictures of Blue Ivy Carter?

Cassie Murdoch — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:00:00 EST

Behold Blue Ivy Carter! She is so beautiful and perfect, and it's sort of hard to believe it's actually her. The photos surfaced on Tumblr a little while ago, and they sure do look genuine—there's even a hand-written note signed by the Carter Family. More »

Jennifer Aniston Says She's Really Into 'Laser Porn'

Cassie Murdoch — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:00:00 EST

Another day, another tabloid dream dashed. Jennifer Aniston has revealed to InStyle that, contrary to popular belief, she's not sitting at home, obsessively hating on Angelina Jolie. But you know what she is obsessing about? Skin. She says she's really into dermatology and spends a ton of time reading about skin treatments online. Oh…fun? Here's what she said, More »

Karl Lagerfeld Says Adele Is 'A Little Too Fat'

Cassie Murdoch — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:00:00 EST

Never one to shy away from controversy, fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld has once again said something ridiculous. Proving that he would make an excellent frenemy, he gave singer Adele a very bitchy backhanded compliment. Speaking to Metro Paris, he said, "The thing at the moment is Adele. She is a little too fat, but she has a beautiful face and a divine voice." More »

Madonna's Greco-Roman Cheerleader Extravaganza Gets the Thumbs Up

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:00:00 EST

Pulled into the arena by gladiators, clad in the gleaming gold headdress of an ancient Egyptian-Greco-Roman empress, 53-year-old Madonna strutted, kicked, squat-thrusted and yogilates-cized her way through an epic halftime performance at the Super Bowl last night. Her Madgesty was mostly covered up — from ankle to knee, knuckle to elbow — and she wasn't always singing live (anyone who's seen her on tour knows that's par for the course) — but she was impressively kinetic, dominating the stage even as the dancers in togas morphed into dancers in Adidas track suits. The over-produced spectacle managed to blend lyres, hieroglyphs, cheerleaders, Vogue, voguing, a marching band and a choir. After a guest appearance by LMFAO (wearing gaudy animal print and Chuck Taylors rigged to look like gladiator sandals), Madonna was joined by Nicki Minaj and MIA, and later, Cee-Lo. One could take issue with the fact that the people of color were side-accessories to the white woman in the middle, but then again, perhaps that was just a mirror of football itself, in which most of the players are black but about 95% of quarterbacks are white. Still, if the whole point was to present a ridiculous, elaborate, eye-popping entertainment experience for football fans — and lure in curious non-football-watching folks (like yours truly), then MDNA's endeavor was a success. World peace. More »

Yes, M.I.A. Just Flipped Off The World

Timothy Burke — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:15:25 EST

Eat your heart out, Janet. [NBC] More »

Watch the New Madonna Video Featuring M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj

Madeleine Davies — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:15:00 EST

Just in time for her halftime show at Sunday's Super Bowl, Madonna has released her new football-themed video for "Give Me All Your Lovin'" featuring a couple of badass cheerleaders by the names of Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. What does a girl have to do for that kind of pep squad? More »

Kate Hudson's New Big Boobs Are "Not Ideal"

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:00:00 EDT

Kate Hudson, who is pregnant, is not enjoying her giant bazongas. She says: "I hate it. I'm usually an A cup and I'm getting close to a D cup. Big breasts are fun for certain things but not others. I love fashion, and having big breasts is not ideal for certain looks. They are way more fun when you are not wearing your clothes. Then, they are a blast!" Just FYI, Katiekins, although underwires can be painful and big boobs are back-breakingly heavy, plenty of ladies whose cups runneth over manage to look fashionable. [The Sun] More »

M.I.A. Releases WikiLeaky, Zeitgeisty Mixed Tape

Lauri Apple — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 11:20:31 EST

Clocking in at 36 techno-fangly minutes, "Vicki Leekx" opens with a Julian Assange quote, features production by Diplo and Blaqstarr, and samples Nicki Minaj's now infamous part in Kanye West's "Monster." It's way better than M.I.A.'s last record, which sux0r3d. More »

Lady Gaga And Her Meat Dress Top 2010 Fashion "Moments"

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:30:00 EST

Lady Gaga's meat dress was named the top fashion moment of 2010 by the sartorial sages at Time, closely followed by M.I.A.'s burqa, and Venus Williams' lingerie-inspired French Open get-up. Let's discuss. [Time]

M.I.A. Brings Controversy To The Carpet (Again)

Megan Carpentier — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 15:56:13 EDT

[Los Angeles, October 16. Image via Associated Press.]

Andre Leon Talley Takes A Spill

Sadie Stein — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Poor Voguester Andre Leon Tally took a spill at the Costello Tagliapietra show! Seems his seatmates suddenly rose en masse, "so the bench acted like a seesaw...He fell onto his side, and security immediately pulled him to his feet." [NYP] More »

Paris Hilton, Oliver Stone Accused Of Being Nazi Sympathizers

Margaret Hartmann — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:50:00 EDT

Paris Hilton is allegedly making the Nazi salute while wearing a military-style hat in a picture taken on a yacht in St. Tropez. She insists she's just dancing and scratching her nose.

Tiger's Alleged Mistress Joins Celebrity Rehab Cast

Margaret Hartmann — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:45:00 EDT

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Today the official Celebrity Rehab cast was announced, and it includes alleged Tiger Woods' mistress Rachel Uchitel. Sources say she's "addicted to love" ... and only agreed to do the show because she has a crush on Dr. Drew.

M.I.A. & Son Have Good Genes, Bad Jeans

Dodai Stewart — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:49:00 EDT

[New York, July 13. Image via WENN.]

Lindsay Ordered To Fess Up About Drug Use; Farrah Contacts Tori From Heaven

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:30:00 EDT

Lindsay Lohan will finally have to answer for her behavior on that wacky night in 2007 when she stole a car, ran over a guy's foot, and was arrested with a baggie of coke in her pocket (allegedly, natch).

M.I.A.: "I Wanted To Wear A Costume Made Out Of Loads Of Blown-Up Body Parts."

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:40:00 EDT

In November, she spoke at an event for H&M and Jimmy Choo, and wanted her wardrobe to make a statement, she tells GQ: "They told me I couldn't, because I had to wear something from H&M or Jimmy Choo." [GQ.com] More »

M.I.A. Slightly Vindicated By Times Correction

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:20:00 EDT

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In an editor's note, the Times explains that writer Lynn Hirschberg squished two quotes together, and a statement M.I.A. said was not made as presented. No word on the dis track or truffle fries. [Observer, Earlier, Earlier] More »

Posh Passes On Spicing Up Her Life; M.I.A. Calls Out Writer In Song

Dodai Stewart — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:00:00 EDT

The Spice Girls are planning another comeback tour.

"Crowdsourcing Revenge" Works For Celebs And Civilians

Anna North — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:30:00 EDT

First M.I.A. tweeted her interviewer's number, then a disgruntled subject put a blogger's contact info on Craigslist Casual Encounters. Is "crowdsourcing revenge" the new way of lashing back at unfavorable coverage? More »

Alicia Keys Is Pregnant; Betty White Has Advice For Lindsay

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 28 May 2010 09:00:00 EDT

Alicia Keys is pregnant with her first child, and engaged to marry producer Swizz Beatz.

M.I.A Takes On Google, Gaga, and Lynn Hirschberg

LatoyaPeterson — Thu, 27 May 2010 15:30:51 EDT

Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam — better known as M.I.A. — is both rebel and scholar, educator and trickster, masterfully courting controversy. She just grabbed headlines by tweeting a New York Times writer's phone number. But what message is she sending? More »

Ellen Starts Record Label; Gwen's Not Pregnant

Dodai Stewart — Wed, 26 May 2010 09:00:00 EDT

Ellen DeGeneres is starting her own record label!

Psychic Predicted Barbara's Heart Trouble; Son Of Dana Plato Commits Suicide

Margaret Hartmann — Wed, 12 May 2010 19:30:00 EDT

Last summer, psychic James Van Praagh appeared on The View, and reportedly told Barbara Walters there was an issue with her blood. Barbara said later, "I'm skeptical and Mr. Van Praagh knows it," but now she's having heart surgery.

M.I.A. Doesn't Think Her Video Is Controversial

Dodai Stewart — Wed, 12 May 2010 17:30:22 EDT

"I find the new Justin Bieber video more violent and more of an assault to my eyes and senses than what I've made," she jokes. "It baffles me that everyone [is] obsessed with deciphering the meaning to it." [NME, Earlier] More »

Met Costume Institute Ball Fashions: The Ugly

Sadie Stein — Tue, 04 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT

It got bad, kids. But don't take my word for it. More »

Naomi Opens Up To Oprah; "Cougars" Drive Sales Of Lingerie

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:40:00 EDT

Naomi Campbell taped an episode of Oprah. It must be tremendously comforting to be able to confess one's blood-diamond-mongering sins with warlords to Oprah's stern-but-spiritual countenance. Oprah also extracted from Campbell a pledge to stop throwing phones. [WWD]

Courtney Shared Gavin With Gwen; Jenna Jameson Denies She's A Drug Addict

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:40:00 EDT

On Howard Stern's radio show today Courtney Love said she dated Gavin Rossdale for eight months... while he was with Gwen Stefani. "He got good in bed... something happened. Maybe Gwen taught him, for all I know," said Love.

M.I.A.'s New Video: Very Violent, Very Political

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT

M.I.A. has always mixed pop with politics. And her new video, for a track called "Born Free," is a nine-minute, disturbingly graphic film that raises more questions than it answers. More »

Paging M.I.A.!

Sadie Stein — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:30:00 EST

Daily Candy: "Never mind the civil war you read about. It's mostly over, and Sri Lanka is now stable, beautiful, friendly, and safe." [Daily Candy] More »

Jon To Hamm It Up On 30 Rock Again; Katy Perry Pregnancy Rumors Persist

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:00:00 EST

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Mad Men isn't on the air right now, but Jon Hamm will be on your TV!

Someone Needs A Bigger Boat

Anna Holmes — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:50:00 EST

[West Hollywood, November 2. Image via Bauer-Griffin]

Megan Coming To A Billboard Near You; Betsey Wants To Be On TV

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:20:00 EDT

Victoria Beckham is out at Armani, and Megan Fox is in. The actress has just been photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott for next January's Emporio Armani underwear and Armani Jeans campaigns. [WWD]

Kristin Makes Bank; Brit Wants To Meet Queen; Susan Boyle Leaves Clinic

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EDT

You may want to just give up on life: Kristin Cavallari is getting $63,000 per episode to "play" a "villain" on The Hills. [PopCrunch]

Ms. Arulpragasam Salutes You

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:50:00 EDT

[Los Angeles, May 27. Image via WENN.]

M.I.A.: Stitch 'N Bitch

Hortense Smith — Sat, 09 May 2009 17:15:00 EDT

[New York, May 8. Image via Getty.]

Strange Bedfellows, Strange Clothes, Strange Days Indeed At Time 100!

Sadie Stein — Wed, 06 May 2009 10:30:00 EDT

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What do you wear to meet the First Lady, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, MIA and Stella McCartney? Based on Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World Gala at New York's Lincoln Center, basic black! More »

Jennifer Hudson: Mom-To-Be?

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Gossipeuse Janet Charlton claims Jennifer Hudson is knocked up. JHud is currently on tour; her fiancé, "Punk" from I Love New York, is training to become a professional wrestler. [Janet Charlton's Hollywood]

M.I.A. Keeps It Glowing

Hortense Smith — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:50:00 EDT

[Indio, CA. April 18. Image via Getty.]

Lance Armstrong And Matt Lauer Injured While Biking

Margaret Hartmann — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:30:00 EDT

Matt Lauer flipped over the handlebars of his bicycle this weekend when a deer ran in front of him. Meredith Viera thought this was hilarious, but Lauer needs surgery for a separated shoulder. [Entertainment Tonight]

Lindsay Lohan: Fibs & Financial Trouble?

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Lindsay Lohan a liar? In the latest issue of Nylon, LL says she's hoping to work with Seth Rogen but "Seth won't call us back." Rogen says: