Mika: "I've never limited who I sleep with ... "

Though he avoided definitive comments in the past, telling the London Evening Standard in 2007, "I never talk about anything to do with my sexuality, I don't think I need to,” pop singer Mika has clarified his sexual orientation. The Advocate reports that Mika told a Netherlands gay publication, "I've never ever labeled myself. But having said that, I've never limited my life. I've never limited who I sleep with. ... Call me whatever you want. Call me bisexual, if you need a term for me."

The creative music maker also shared his interesting views on being a role model for closeted LGBT youths. Mika said, "There are ways of being a role model without having to always having to establish yourself with a label. Let's say if you're a 16-year-old guy, and you're not sure about your sexuality, you should be as free as you want."

Watch Now: "L1FE" Trailer

Directed by lesbian filmmaker Aarin Burch, "L1FE" is the Billboard charting hit of transman Joshua Klipp, features the talents of the queer-centric Sarah Bush Dance Project, and was produced by openly gay African American music producer Kristopher Cloud. 

"L1FE" has been on MTV LOGO's New Now Next and Click List Top 10, and recently featured in the San Francisco Frameline Film Festival.  www.myspace.com/cutelittlewhiteguy

Profile: The Dead Betties

It's not easy to forget an all-boy band with the name The Dead Betties, especially once you've seen them live.

They receive rave reviews from the indie press and fans alike, The Dead Betties seem to be taking the spirit of punk rock back from the corporate teenage party music that's put out by bland bands like Good Charlotte.

Billy Dortch Just Wants You to "Breathe"

Don't let his good looks fool you. Openly gay musician Billy Dortch has the voice and talent to match his sexy boy next door appearance.

Born and raised in Sacramento, it wasn't until a couple of years ago that Billy moved to L.A. to pursue a career in acting. But while in Los Angeles, something else happened -- he soon discovered his passion to make music. Then in the fall of 2008, producer Gabe Lopez convinced him to record a demo after a memorable night out at a karaoke bar. Billy has now finished the music video for his debut single, "Breathe." Watch now ...

Profile: Justin Utley

Justin Utley looks like he was born to be a rock star; his rugged good looks, tight jeans, charismatic stage moves and commanding vocal presence have made a major impact on the New York music scene. His debut album as a solo artist, "Runaway," blends singer/songwriter sensitivity with hard-rock attitude, all delivered with plenty of hungry big-city energy. It's quite a change for a kid who once was a best-selling Christian artist in Salt Lake City's Mormon community.

Hell Bent on Fashion: Rob Halford Talks New Clothing Line

When Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford emerged onstage head-to-toe in glass, leather and steel in the late 70's, he not only made a fashion statement but also created what would become a style template for future metal heads – and fans – to follow.  In other words, if Deep Purple and Black Sabbath gave metal its sound, then Judas Priest gave it its look.   

As a legendary tastemaker, it's hardly shocking that Halford, the multi-Gold and Platinum vocalist, songwriter and producer is launching the new, aptly-titled clothing company Metal God Apparel. The collection features fitted t-shirts with intricate patterns of skulls, crossbones and guitars and titles like "Studs & Spikes," "Resurrection" and "Eternal Chaos."   This is the rock 'n' roll-inspired collection that Ed Hardy wishes that he had put out. 

Piano man

OUT New York-based singer/songwriter and instrumentalist Chris Garneau is "a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars."

Deerhunter's Bradford Cox sets the record gay

It's really no surprise that leader of Atlanta-based ambient punk band Deerhunter, Bradford Cox isn't a fan of blogs or much of the media in general, when they're always dwelling on the fact that a) he has Marfan syndrome (a connective tissue disorder, most identifiable in those who are tall with exceptionally long limbs that can lead to heart trouble) and b) that he's a 27-year-old gay virgin that sometimes cross-dresses on stage.

Matt Alber: "End of the World"

Singer Matt Alber has released “Hide Nothing” on the heels of five years, seven albums and two Grammy Awards as a soprano in America's premier classical a capella ensemble, Chanticleer.

“Hide Nothing” is a touchingly personal, autobiographical and sentimental collection of lush, dreamy love songs reminiscent of singers like Ben Folds, Iron&Wine and Imogen Heap (the album includes a moving cover of her “Hide And Seek”), all of whom Alber counts as influences. It is an emotional tapestry of beautifully crafted songs that glisten, glow, and gently–and sometimes grandly–unfold; vocals lingering and lyrics resonating long after the songs (and goose bumps) have faded.

For more on Matt, visit his official site.

Tupac, Kanye and Elton, Together Forever

Ever hear a new song - say, Flo Rida's latest stripper anthem "Right Round" - and swear it sounds familiar? There's a reason why: A good chunk of the music today actually uses a sample, or a snippet of a previously done song. "Right Round" might be kind of obvious, as it apes Dead Or Alive's '80s camp classic "You Spin Me Round", but other songs hide their samples well. Radio sounds the same today because, well, a lot of it is based on the same songs as yesterday.