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Amy Winehouse has created her own record label to launch her goddaughter’s career.
The “Rehab” singer is expecting 13-year-old Dionne Bromfield to better her own successes when she releases her first album next month on Amy’s own Lioness Records.
“The first time I heard Dionne sing, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing, such an amazing voice from such a young girl. She’s so much better than I was at her age. I’m just so proud of her,” she said. “I’m very lucky to have a record label. I’ve got all these people that I love that are really talented - and Dionne is my number one.”
Amy - who sings backing vocals on Dionne’s album - has a close relationship with the teenager and thinks she can have a long and fantastic career. “She’s a great songwriter and guitarist but I want her to experience life so she can write more,” Winehouse told Britain’s The Sun newspaper. “Singing songs that are so personal, it’s deep. But she knows what she’s doing. To be honest, when I say Dionne’s like my sister, a lot of the time she’s like my older sister.”
The 26-year-old also revealed she has named her company in honor of her beloved grandma Cynthia, who gave her a lioness pendant before she passed away a few years ago. “My nanny was like my best friend. She was the sweetest, strongest, most amazing person I ever met. When I was thinking of what to call the label, I picked up the necklace and knew straight away that I’d call it Lioness in honor of her,” she explained.
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Michael Jackson Memorabilia Tour
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Industry News, Pop,
Michael Jackson‘s belongings are going on show in London. A display of memorabilia and items owned by the late pop singer is being shipped from America to The O2 arena, where the “Thriller” star was scheduled to perform his 50-date ‘This Is It’ residency, after his family gave their blessing to the exhibition.
A source said: “Negotiations have been going on for a long time. Everyone was keen to ensure disappointed fans who had tickets for his ‘This Is It’ concerts still get to enjoy part of him. Finally his family have given the go-ahead and are rooting through the treasure troves to dig out special artifacts.”
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Christina Aguilera says living with an abusive father helped her become a successful singer. The pop star was the victim of domestic abuse when she was growing up and also regularly witnessed her father Fausto attack her mother Shelly. Christina turned to music to help her cope with the trauma, and insists it was her tough upbringing that inspired her to follow her dream.
She said: “I witnessed a lot of unpleasant things - a lot of pushing and shoving and fighting and quarrelling. Growing up I did not feel safe. Feeling powerless is the worst feeling in the world. I turned to singing as an outlet. The pain at home is where my love for music came from.”
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Kris Allen’s New Single Hits YouTube
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Artist News, Leaks, Pop, New Releases,
American Idol 8 winner Kris Allen has been hard at work in the studio - here’s the proof! The song, “Live Like We’re Dying” has hit YouTube. Is it destined for success? Listen and be the judge.
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VIDEO: Pink Talks About Demanding Funhouse Tour
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Videos, Pop,
Pink‘s “most physically and vocally demanding” show of her life kicked off in the United States this week in dramatic fashion.
Although the crowd in Seattle gave her a warm reception, there was one element missing from the singer’s Funhouse tour: her “Sober” trapeze act. (A stand-in took over the high-flying duties during that segment.)
Pink revealed early in the program that she had somehow separated her shoulder. (She also said that her purse and phone were recently stolen.) Despite the pain, the 30-year-old refused to cancel the concert and carried on like a professional.
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New Michael Jackson Single Coming Soon
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Artist News, Upcoming Releases, Pop, New Releases,
A song Michael Jackson planned to perform during his summer tour had been put away following the King of Pop’s death. But after a little re-mastering, orchestral additions and other tweaks, the recorded track has now been deemed good enough for a public listen.
You know what that means. A new Jackson single will soon be on the radio and in stores near you, likely to be released as part of the This Is It promotional campaign.
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After numerous years seated behind a drum set, musician Phil Collins has been forced to place the sticks down. The former Genesis singer says its far too painful for him to take up the instrument now.
The 58-year-old, who recently saw Mike Tyson imitate his “In The Air Tonight” solo in The Hangover, had been playing for most of his life. His stint with Genesis lasted 26 years before he moved on to a successful solo career.
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Whitney Houston unveils I Look to You video
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Music Videos, The Charts, Pop, R&B / Soul,
Whitney Houston’s GMA performance may have had its flaws (it’s all your fault, Oprah!), but she’s looking flawless here.
In this new video for “I Look to You,” the diva comes very close - very close - to making us all forget her years on Being Bobby Brown. (Though I’m secretly hoping she won’t.)
This clip arrives just after Houston’s CD of the same name hit #1 on the album charts. The last time the artist achieved that (outside of The Bodyguard soundtrack) was in 1987 with Whitney.
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The surviving Bee Gees are planning to play live together again. Robin and Barry Gibb are “getting back together” six years after their brother, Maurice, died in 2003 of a heart attack following surgery for an intestinal blockage.
Robin, 59 - who was Maurice’s twin - said: “I’ve just been with my brother in Miami and we have decided we are going to perform again.” He explained they both feel the time is right as he and his sibling have now “got through the breakwater of emotions” after Maurice’s death, and feel ready to take to the stage again.
“Not just a brother but a comrade in arms really. It’s an emotional thing when you lose someone that close,” Robin said of Maurice.
Barry, 63, and Robin announced shortly after Maurice’s death they would not use the Bee Gees name anymore when performing, although Robin wouldn’t rule out the possibility last summer. “We decided that on an emotional level. Whether or not that will change, we don’t know. It’s a personal thing and we’ll do it when the time is right,” he said.
The group, formed by Robin and Maurice in 1958, became synonymous with the 70’s disco movement, and were instantly recognizable for their falsetto tones, beards and flared trousers. They have sold over 100 million records to date, and their hits including “Stayin’ Alive,” “Night Fever” and “More Than A Woman.”
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Janet Jackson to Honor Michael at MTV VMAs
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Gossip, Performances, Pop,
Back in June, Janet Jackson hit the stage at the BET Awards to pay tribute to her brother. Now the singer will be honoring the King of Pop once again the upcoming VMAs.
According to reports, Janet’s appearance will involve more than a speech. Michael Jackson‘s “Scream” partner has been working hard on a number for this weekend’s broadcast. The performance will incorporate 20 other dancers.
According to one of those working with Jackson, the segment should be quite emotional. Dancer Kryiss Grant predicts “there won’t be a dry eye in the house.”
The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards will air Sunday, September 13 @ 9:00.
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