Amy Winehouse’s goddaughter performs at UK fest

EASTNOR CASTLE DEER PARK: Amy Winehouse’s 15-year-old goddaughter performed an outstanding set at the Big Chill music festival, mirroring her late mentor by closing her show with a cover of Winehouse’s ”Love Is a Losing Game.”

Dionne Bromfield got teary-eyed when she performed the song, barely able to sing its last few words, though the crowd cheered her on.

”She was an amazing singer,” Bromfield said. ”She was not only my godmother, but she was my mentor and my boss as well.”

The big-voiced singer sang with ease during her 30-minute performance on Saturday, the second day of the U.K. music festival.

Bromfield was a reminder of Winehouse: She stood close to the mic while belting lyrics, with her big hair and tiny build.

She was backed by a 5-piece band and dancers, performing songs from her two albums and singing mainly about boys and relationship troubles.

Her scratchy voice was top-notch as she sang soul songs with pop flavors, especially on the old-school sounding ”Remember Our Love” and the up-tempo ”Yeah Right.” She also performed covers of Cee Lo Green’s smash ”Forget You” ”and the Shirelles’ ”Mama Said,” Bromfield’s first single.

Winehouse, who had struggled with drug and alcohol addiction, was found dead of unknown causes at her London home on July 23.

Bromfield is signed to Winehouse’s label, Lioness Records.

Amy Winehouse - Officials Appeal For Return Of Amy Winehouse Street Signs

Officials in London are appealing for the return of a number of street signs which were stolen from around Amy Winehouse's home following her tragic death last month (Jul11).

Fans scrawled tributes on several signs close to the house in Camden, north London, where the singer was found dead on 23 July (11), and officials at Camden Council had planned to donate the plaques to Winehouse's family as a memorial.

However, four of the signs have been stolen, and council bosses are urging whoever is in possession of them to turn them into a police station.

Deputy council leader Sue Vincent tells the Bbc, "We are appealing to the good nature and conscience of the person or persons who stole the signs and are asking for them to be returned.

"We are not concerned with who took them, and will not be investigating this if we get them back. The signs can be returned to any police station in Camden and no questions will be asked."

A statement from the council adds, "Since Amy Winehouse's passing, fans have left messages on the signs, with the remaining street signs being given to the family."

The news comes as it emerged that Winehouse's relatives plan to turn the late star's house into the headquarters for a charity set up in her name. The Amy Winehouse Foundation's full mission statement will be unveiled on 14 September (11), on what would have been Winehouse's 28th birthday.

Amy Winehouse Reached Out To Dr. Drew

"I found out yesterday that, believe it or not, she was trying to contact me — which was weird," explained Dr. Drew.

What advice would Dr. Drew have given Amy if he reached her in time? "Go away and stay away for a long time. Don't even think about your career. That doesn't matter. It's all about saving your life."

Winehouse's parents said they believe their daughter may have died from alcohol withdrawal, but Dr. Drew told "Extra" that probably wasn't the case. "You can die from alcohol withdrawal... I doubt that is what happened. When alcohol withdrawal itself is fatal, it's a progressive, severe illness... it's not like they drop dead."

Amy Winehouse

Hastily researched and edited, Amy Winehouse: A Tribute had clearly been rushed so that it could be lapped up by fans wanting to squeeze every last drop of talent from the star even after she has gone.

Predictably, the hour-long programme zoomed through her not insignificant formative years and skimmed straight over her breakthrough album onto the dramatic rock 'n' roll lifestyle that proceeded it.

The documentary-makers clearly know that it's not just fans who'll be lapping it up; but also tabloid-readers looking to squeeze every last drop of scandal from Amy and her antics.

And ITV2 achieved this salacious style quite easily, but at some cost: the programme was poorly compiled to the extent that it was insulting to anyone with even a passing knowledge of Winehouse and her work.

For example, the narrator discussed the fresh-faced, drug-free Amy while showing photos of her several years later, visibly ravaged by substance abuse.

Almost more heartbreaking than Amy's tragic decline and demise is the queue of TV bosses and 'friends' apparently waiting in the wings to have their say - no doubt in return for some financial gain - on the life and death of the star.

Just six days after her death, Amy Winehouse: A Tribute was not the first documentary of its type and unfortunately, it will not be the last.

Read more: http://www.metro.co.uk/tv/reviews/870853-amy-winehouse-a-tribute-was-an-insult-to-her-fans#ixzz1TXtcXfL9

Amy Winehouse's father gives her clothes to fans

Spotlight Saturday - Amy Whinehouse

 

The soulful sultry voice of brit born Amy Whinehouse has been stifled long before its time as the 27 year old, best known for her old school sound and amazing contralto vocals was found dead this afternoon 4:00 UK time, in her home in Camden, London.  The cause of her passing remains 'unexplained' however, it's no secret that the young singer had an ongoing history with drugs & alcohol.  Whinehouse gained popularity in the UK several years before she came on the scene in America with her second album titled, 'Back To Black' in 2006.  Ironically, it wasn't until 2007, with her hit song 'Rehab' that she rose to fame here in the states.  Besides being noted for her vocal abilities, Amy was the muse to fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.  She wasn't just the beehive, eyeliner and tattoos, she was an amazing talent who had the ability to infuse jazz, r&b and soul into every song she sang. .

JLS Want to Perform at Michael Jackson Tribute Concert

JLS have revealed that they would love to perform at this year’s Michael Jackson Tribute concert.
They also said that if there was a tribute concert for Amy Whinehouse that they would love to perform.
JLS band member JB spoke to the Daily Star of the 27-year-old’s death: “It’s always a shame when anyone dies, but Amy’s music will live on. I send my condolences to her family.
“If there is a memorial concert for her of course we would be to take part, the same as with Michael Jackson. I’ll have to get our management to talk to the organisers of that show in Wales.”
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