It’s that “most wonderful time of the year” time of year and… you’re procrastinating sorting out your holiday gifts, aren’t you? And who doesn’t have those one or two people who are really, really difficult to shop for?! I know I do.

So that is why I am sooooooo thrilled to be an American Express ambassador for their #PointsForPresents Holiday program this year! Over the last few weeks I have been digging through their extensive catalog of goodies and I’ve compiled a few of my faves to help you — my fabulous and in-the-know readers — pick out some seriously stellar gifts (all shoppable using American Express Membership Rewards) that seriously everyone will love!

American Express helps ease the pain of shopping by allowing their Cardmembers to earn and use Membership Rewards points. Surely you already know you can earn points for almost every purchase you make (and with no expiration date)… But — did you know you can use your points on a wide variety of gift cards, retail purchases, travel and entertainment events? Aha!

KEEP READING TO SEE WHICH GIFTS ARE MY PEACH PICKS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON…

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A new poll from Billboard.com has crowned an unlikeley pair as the Sexiest Man and Women in Music. Despite the combination, there is no doubt that Billboard voter’s choice of the current X Factor Judge, Britney Spears, and American Idol star, Adam Lambert was a good one. It’s hard to disagree that Adam and Britney are sexy!

In the poll that brought in over 600,000 votes, Spears earned 45% of the vote for sexiest female, followed by Lady Gaga with 12% of the vote and Beyonce in 3rd with 8% of the vote. Adam Lambert took 26% of the votes for sexiest male, beating out Maroon 5′s Adam Levine into second place with 12%, while Justin Bieber placed third with 10%.

What do you guys think!? Do you agree with the final vote?

Summer is here and we are sooooo ready to celebrate! Are you?

So, here’s the deal – MJ has partnered with Cynthia Rowley and BAND-AID Brand yet again — but this time to offer one lucky MicahJesse.com reader (and their BFF) a chance to enjoy a fun night out in NYC!

You’ve probably heard of the Alabama Shakes, or even sang their songs in the car or dancing around your room, and now you have a chance to win tickets to see them LIVE at Summerstage in Central Park on June 24.

Check out all the details of how to win below and good luck!

How To Enter:

- ‘Like’ Micah Jesse on Facebook and ‘Like’ BAND-AID Brand on Facebook
- Leave a comment on the Micah Jesse Facebook page letting us know you’ve ‘liked’ both pages
- Concert date: June 24, 2012; Tickets are Guaranteed Admissions Passes to help you cut the line!
- Don’t forget the hash tag #HelloSummer!

Contest Details & Regulations:

- One [1] set of winners will win two Guaranteed Admissions Passes to the Alabama Shakes concert in NYC on June 24, 2012
- Winners will be sent one exclusive Band Aid and Cynthia Rowley Beach Sport Kit
- Must be 18+ with valid ID to enter
- Must be a resident of New York City (or surrounding boroughs)
- Contest closes at 3 PM EST on Monday, June 18, 2012
- Winners will be notified by 5 PM EST on Monday, June 18 2012

After slipping out the word “fags” during a Q&A session before his film Tower Heist, Brett Ratner was under a lot of scrutiny…

However, realizing his mistake, Ratner is now ready to put a stop to antigay speech by judging a pro-gay PSA contest.

The filmmaker has teamed up with designer Tom Ford, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, and the Ad Council to create a PSA campaign called “Think Before You Speak.”

The goal is to raise awareness of how damaging the use of terms like “faggot” and “that’s so gay” can be.  The campaign asks aspiring filmmakers to submit 30-second PSA videos on the subject, which will be accepted until May 2.  The videos will then be judged and the winner will be honored at the GLSEN Respect Awards in Los Angeles.

You can find out how to enter at Talenthouse!

Since the Holidays are kicking off this week, Micah Jesse is giving away a Santa-sized Sack full of uber luxurious Mario Badescu products!

One lucky MJ reader will receive a personalized skin care regimen from MB.

How To Enter:

1) Follow me on Twitter @MicahJesse and tweet the following: Enter to #Win a Santa-sized sack of Mario Badescu products courtesy of @MicahJesse! #MBContestRules http://bit.ly/s1FDVp RT!

2) “Like” the Micah Jesse (Official) Facebook page and leave a comment why winning a Santa-sized sack of MB products from MJ will help brighten your 2012!

Contest ends Saturday, Dec. 17 at 5 PM EST!

PHOTO: Lady Gaga At The GRAMMYs

Hey y’all!

My friends at MasterCard have offered me the opportunity to send one lucky MJ reader (and a their guest) to the GRAMMY Nominations Concert and after party in Los Angeles on Wednesday, November 30th!!!

All you have to do to enter is follow me @MicahJesse and tweet me with your most “priceless” music moment using #PricelessNY, “Like” the MasterCard Facebook page and leave a comment below why you should get these coveted tickets. I will randomly pick someone on November 28. An example tweet below:

My most priceless music moment is/was/has been [X]! Please pick me @MicahJesse! http://bit.ly/vmqors #PricelessNY

Performers at “The GRAMMY® Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music’s Biggest Night®” will include Ludacris, Lupe Fiasco, GRAMMY-winning duo Sugarland, country artist Jason Aldean and five-time GRAMMY® winner Lady Gaga (just to name a few) and will be hosted by LL Cool J at The Nokia Theatre at L.A. LIVE.

This is your chance to live like the rock-star you really are!

Giveaway ends at 10AM PST on 11/28. Good luck and can’t wait to hear about your “priceless” music moments!!

***Contest winner must live in/around Los Angeles or be able to provide their own transportation & lodging to and from the event.

Beyoncé "Live At Roseland"

Micah Jesse and Beyoncé have teamed up to send 15 MJ readers (and their “Plus 1″) to a very special exclusive DVD screening of “Live At Roseland” — this Sunday (Nov 20) — with Beyoncé herself!

To enter, you must follow these steps:

1) “Like” the Micah Jesse (Official) Facebook fan page.

2) Follow @MicahJesse on Twitter!

3) Tweet the following: Attend Beyonce’s Live At Roseland DVD screening w/ @Beyonce herself in NYC! #BeyonceContest rules http://bit.ly/v9dSxB Thanks @MicahJesse

4) Leave a comment (below) with why you should win these tickets. Get creative!!!

UPDATE: The contest has ended. Congrats to the winners and thank you all for participating!

15 lucky MJ readers, who will be chosen at random, will receive a pair of tickets to the exclusive NYC screening with the lady herself!

NOTE: Transportation and accommodation will not be provided. Contest ends Friday at 5:00 PM EST! Enter now!

Details of the screening…after the jump! Good luck!