Name: M.I.A.
Birth Name: 
Mathangi Arulpragasam
Birth Date: 
July 18, 1975
Birth Place: 
Hounslow, London, England
Occupation: 
Singer/songwriter
Relationship Status: 
Engaged to Benjamin Zachary Bronfman
Celebrity Ranking # 1102
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NBC Apologizes for M.I.A.'s Super Bowl Middle Finger Moment

Posted Monday February 6, 2012 10:06 AM GMT

She's no stranger to controversy, and M.I.A. was back to her trouble-making ways during Sunday night's (February 5) Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.

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Super Bowl XLVI: A Complete Look at the Big Game

Posted Sunday February 5, 2012 10:59 PM GMT

Making for another memorable night thanks to the National Football League's championship game, Super Bowl XLVI has come to an end with the New York Giants topping the New England Patriots by a score of 21-17 in Indianapolis on Sunday night (February 5).

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Madonna's Rockin' Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show

Posted Sunday February 5, 2012 9:51 PM GMT

After a lengthy hiatus from the music world, Madonna has officially made her comeback in a big way - as the Queen of Pop took center stage at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis for an energetically captivating Super Bowl XLVI halftime show performance on Sunday night (February 5).

The Material Girl treated the millions watching around the globe to a string of four songs, as she was dressed as Cleopatra upon entrance while performing "Vogue" followed by "Music".

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Madonna's "Give Me All Your Luvin'" Video Preview: Watch Now!

Posted Friday February 3, 2012 12:02 AM GMT

Offering up a preview of what's to come, Madonna offered up a teaser for her "Give Me All Your Luvin'" music video on Thursday night (February 2).

The Material Girl's clip was aired during FOX's "American Idol," with the eighty seconds of action featuring appearances by the sing's collaborators Nicki Minaj and M.I.A.

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Madonna's "Give Me All Your Lovin'" Sneak Peek

Posted Monday January 30, 2012 4:34 PM GMT

Giving viewers an extra special treat this week, Madonna's “Give Me All Your Luvin” video will debut on “American Idol."

The Material Girl’s latest creation, which features Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., will air during the singing competition show this Thursday (February 2) at 8 p.m. EST on Fox.

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Big Boi & M.I.A.'s Tributes to Amy Winehouse: Listen Now!

Posted Monday July 25, 2011 11:53 AM GMT

Continuing the long-line of celebrity mourners, M.I.A. and OutKast's Big Boi have come forward with two musical tributes to late singer Amy Winehouse.

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M.I.A. Lashes Out at Gaga, Oprah

Posted Tuesday July 27, 2010 3:48 PM GMT

Having landed herself in article headlines over questionable comments as of late - M.I.A has gone and done it again.

In an interview with Time Out London, the “Paper Planes” songstress lashed out at not only Oprah Winfrey, but Lady Gaga, too.

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M.I.A.'s YouTube Fiasco

Posted Tuesday April 27, 2010 12:30 PM GMT

Not one to sit idly, M.I.A. recently lashed out at her label, Universal Music Group, only to take back her words.

The singer was speaking out for her violent, genocide-themed YouTube video “Born Free,” which was taken off the site just a few hours after being released on Monday.

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