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Mika (Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr.) is a Lebanese-British singer-songwriter known for flamboyant pop that blends theatrical glam, piano-driven melodies, and soaring, elastic vocals. Raised between Beirut and London, he was shaped by a multilingual, multicultural upbringing and early experiences with displacement and anxiety, which later informed his empathetic songwriting. He broke out globally with “Grace Kelly” and the album Life in Cartoon Motion, pairing confessional lyrics with bright, cartoonish arrangements and operatic flair. Beyond music, Mika supports charitable causes, including work tied to children, education, and LGBTQ+ inclusion, using his platform for advocacy and fundraising.