Singer Amy Winehouse left the rehab clinic where she is being treated for a short time yesterday in order to apply for a US visa.
According to reports, Winehouse left her London clinic for a few hours to meet with officials at the US Embassy.
She was accompanied by her father Mitch and a nurse, as the terms of her treatment require her to remain under supervision at all times.
Winehouse sported her custom black beehive, which had not made an appearance in recent weeks, after the star cut her hair and bleached it blonde.
It is thought that Winehouse is seeking a US visa in order to travel to Los Angeles to perform at the Grammys on 10 February. She is nominated for six awards at the ceremony.
The singer's visa application will not be simple due to the fact that she was arrested and fined in Norway for possession of cannabis.
A spokesperson for Winehouse said: "The appointment at the US Embassy was made some time ago and was part of process for obtaining a visa. No decision has been made about the Grammys."
"Amy was accompanied by a nurse as the appointment was under supervision. She has not left rehab and remains under the care of the clinic."
Thursday, 19 June 2008
Tuesday, 10 June 2008
Are Girls Aloud going solo?
Is the writing on the wall for Girls Aloud? And if so, does that writing read: "We're splitting up because we each secretly think we can make it big as a solo act. Except Kimberley, that is, who's really rather happy with the way things are and, besides, change doesn't agree with her all that much"?
Thinking about it, the girls would need a rather large wall to write such a statement. Unless, that is, they wrote it all in 8pt font. Hmm.
Anyway, the reason we ask is because the Mirror's all-star 3am team hits us with the headline "Girls Aloud to go solo", after stumbling across the story that Sarah Harding has recorded some solo material.
"The 26-year-old singer has recorded a funky track with nu-rave group the Filthy Dukes on the soundtrack of forthcoming Hollywood movie Wild Child," writes 3am, which at least gives us something to look forward to. However, this and the fact that one of the band added her vocals to a track by Will.I.Am and another brought out her own range of make-up, is the basis of the 3am's outrageous split claim. Oh, there's also a quote from a "mole" (that's a new one), who says: "Sara's always maintained that she loves Girls Aloud and has no desire for the band to split - but that doesn't mean she's not willing to branch out." So when 3am writes: "First it was Nadine Coyle. Then Cheryl Cole. And most recently Nicola Roberts," what they ought to follow it up with is the line "who have yet to leave the group for a solo career".
Now that Coldplay are back with a new album and in the limelight once again (by which we mean the tabloids), all kinds of skeletons are emerging from their closet. For example, the Mirror's 3am team reports that Chris Martin has a singing teacher. "Yes, I have a singing teacher," says Martin, "why wouldn't I want someone to bring out the best in me?" 3am responds: "Calm down mate."
Meanwhile, Bizarre's Smart Gordon discloses top-secret information on the band's new video shoot. "Coldplay are secretly shooting a groundbreaking new video on a Dutch beach with top film producer Anton Corbijn." To which the band responded: "Yes, we've hired Anton Corbijn to direct our new video. Why wouldn't we want the man behind Bafta-winning Joy Division movie Control to bring a touch of class to our new promo? Hmm, WHY?" Ok, they didn't, instead Martin said: "We're trying to experiment with him. It could be a disaster, but it could be ok." Which is much less hysterical and far more reasonable a response. And extremely boring. Although not as dull as Corbijn's brief, which was apparently "to make the best music video ever". Must have taken a series of heated boardroom discussions and focus group sessions to come up with that one.
But now for some rather shocking news: Kim Dawson of Kim Dawson's Playlist hasn't, repeat, hasn't, been catching up with In the news favourites the Fratellis. Oh no. Her colleague James Cabooter of Kim Dawson's Playlist has been hanging with the Scottish rock group instead. The band have been waxing lyrical about their biggest fan, the Who's Roger Daltry: "He did an interview where he said: 'If the Who had come from Scotland they'd have been called the Fratellis'. He knows by saying something like that it's gonna get used everywhere and be a massive boost to us. It's opened many doors." Sure, it's a bit boastful, but wouldn't you show off if Roger Daltry gave you props? Still, an endorsement by the Who can't stop us shuddering when Kim Dawson of Kim Dawson's Playlist writes: "I'm predicting the Fratellis, like the Who, will be around for decades."
Decades, decades, decades... Shudder.
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Wednesday, 4 June 2008
ENGOBI(TM), First Caffeine-Infused Chip, Seeks Guitar-Loving Gamers
Snack's 'Don't Be a Piano Hero' Contest Invites Caffeine Lovers to Strap on
'Ax'
Best Videos Uploaded to ENGOBI.com to Win Customized Fender(R), Other Cool
Prizes
NEW YORK, May 15 -- ENGOBI(TM), the love child of caffeine
and snack chips, today invited Guitar Hero(TM) aficionados to fuel up, then
create and upload to ENGOBI.com energy-packed videos of themselves and
their friends rocking out. ENGOBI, which has been taking convenience stores
by storm since it rocketed onto shelves last month, announced its "Don't Be
a Piano Hero" showdown to give caffeine-craving rockers the chance to win
an Xbox 360(TM)-enabled, customized Fender(R) Stratocaster, ENGOBI gear and
other prizes.
ENGOBI, which comes in two perky, high-impact flavors -- Lemon Lift and
Cinnamon Surge -- is launching the contest (for details, visit
http://www.engobi.com/engobi-tour/contest/) as the ENGOBI(TM) Girls hit the
road. The ENGOBI van will be visiting nine East Coast and Southern cities
over the next month, bringing samples of the caffeine-infused munchies,
handing out cool ENGOBI gear, and giving gamers the chance to play Guitar
Hero with friends vanside.
As the ENGOBI girls make their way down the Coast (see their complete
itinerary at http://www.engobi.com/engobi-tour/events/), they'll be
blogging daily about the cities they visit and the people they meet. "If
this contest, the ENGOBI girls, or our high-octane ENGOBI snack chips don't
perk you up, I'm not sure you have a pulse," Singleton declared. "With
ENGOBI on the scene, couch potatoes just earned a place on the endangered
species list."
According to the Singleton, a 1.5-ounce, single-serving bag of ENGOBI
contains approximately 140 milligrams of caffeine -- about 60 milligrams
more than a can of most popular energy drinks. The latest entry in the
functional foods category, ENGOBI will be distributed nationwide through
convenience stores and select grocery stores. High-energy ENGOBI is sold in
1.5-ounce, single-serving bags, with a manufacturer's suggested price of
$1.29 per bag.
About Rudolph Foods
Rudolph Foods Company, Inc. is one of the world's largest suppliers of
branded and private-label snack products, with plants in Ohio, Georgia,
Texas and California. Rudolph is solely dedicated to providing its
customers with the best quality products and the highest levels of customer
service at the best price. For more information or to order ENGOBI, please
call 1-800-241-7675, or visit http://www.ENGOBI.com.
PRESS CONTACT:
For more information, or to schedule an interview with a member of the
ENGOBI team, please call or email Melody Townsel at Fusion PR at
214-244-1072, or melody@fusionista.com.
Photos, Graphics, Electronic Press Kit Available @
http://www.engobi.com.
See Also
'Ax'
Best Videos Uploaded to ENGOBI.com to Win Customized Fender(R), Other Cool
Prizes
NEW YORK, May 15 -- ENGOBI(TM), the love child of caffeine
and snack chips, today invited Guitar Hero(TM) aficionados to fuel up, then
create and upload to ENGOBI.com energy-packed videos of themselves and
their friends rocking out. ENGOBI, which has been taking convenience stores
by storm since it rocketed onto shelves last month, announced its "Don't Be
a Piano Hero" showdown to give caffeine-craving rockers the chance to win
an Xbox 360(TM)-enabled, customized Fender(R) Stratocaster, ENGOBI gear and
other prizes.
ENGOBI, which comes in two perky, high-impact flavors -- Lemon Lift and
Cinnamon Surge -- is launching the contest (for details, visit
http://www.engobi.com/engobi-tour/contest/) as the ENGOBI(TM) Girls hit the
road. The ENGOBI van will be visiting nine East Coast and Southern cities
over the next month, bringing samples of the caffeine-infused munchies,
handing out cool ENGOBI gear, and giving gamers the chance to play Guitar
Hero with friends vanside.
As the ENGOBI girls make their way down the Coast (see their complete
itinerary at http://www.engobi.com/engobi-tour/events/), they'll be
blogging daily about the cities they visit and the people they meet. "If
this contest, the ENGOBI girls, or our high-octane ENGOBI snack chips don't
perk you up, I'm not sure you have a pulse," Singleton declared. "With
ENGOBI on the scene, couch potatoes just earned a place on the endangered
species list."
According to the Singleton, a 1.5-ounce, single-serving bag of ENGOBI
contains approximately 140 milligrams of caffeine -- about 60 milligrams
more than a can of most popular energy drinks. The latest entry in the
functional foods category, ENGOBI will be distributed nationwide through
convenience stores and select grocery stores. High-energy ENGOBI is sold in
1.5-ounce, single-serving bags, with a manufacturer's suggested price of
$1.29 per bag.
About Rudolph Foods
Rudolph Foods Company, Inc. is one of the world's largest suppliers of
branded and private-label snack products, with plants in Ohio, Georgia,
Texas and California. Rudolph is solely dedicated to providing its
customers with the best quality products and the highest levels of customer
service at the best price. For more information or to order ENGOBI, please
call 1-800-241-7675, or visit http://www.ENGOBI.com.
PRESS CONTACT:
For more information, or to schedule an interview with a member of the
ENGOBI team, please call or email Melody Townsel at Fusion PR at
214-244-1072, or melody@fusionista.com.
Photos, Graphics, Electronic Press Kit Available @
http://www.engobi.com.
See Also
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