Winehouse leaves rehab to apply for visa

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."

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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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
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Katie Holmes confirmed for Broadway role

Katie Holmes is set to make her Broadway debut in a remake of the classic Arthur Miller play All My Sons, a rep for the production has confirmed.

Discussions to bring the 29-year-old former ‘Dawson’s Creek’ actress to Broadway were confirmed in March. Producer Eric Falkenstein insisted that the mother of one would be perfect for the part of Ann Deever in the Tony-winning drama.

He said, “Katie is very well suited for the role of Ann.

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Blunt is critical of Spears' media treatment

Blunt is critical of Spears' media treatment

Singer King James I Blunt has strike come out at the media for reporting on Britney Spears' personal life and habits quite than her music.
In an question with the Freshly York Daily News, Deaden described Spears as a "phenomenal artist", in front criticising the media for reportage on the fact that she was photographed erosion no underwear.
"I think when you pose the accent on her bloomers and non on her talent, you mislay perspective," he said.
"It in truth detracts, as a whole, from things that are truly important, like global thaw and war."
"Sending paparazzi to enquire things like this is useless. We're better than that; we own the powerfulness to teach and educate. Let's spend our prison term on that."




Feist is winner of Shortlist Prize

Beckham wanted hips for comeback shows

Beckham wanted hips for comeback shows

The designer world Health Organization place unitedly the costumes for the Spiciness Girls' comeback shows has revealed that Victoria Beckham wanted the outfits to "give her hips".
Oral presentation to Grazia magazine, Roberto Cavalli said that Beckham's colleagues Geri Halliwell wanted her outfits to usher off her body piece Emma Bunton wanted to be covered up.
He said: "I met apiece one on their possess so I could get an idea of their personality. I asked them about their bodies, what they wanted to show and obliterate, and we talked about how they had evolved in the years since they were Spice Girls."
Cavalli said that Mel B wanted "shiny, body-conscious dress, and brute prints" while Melanie C "wanted to be to a greater extent careen chick than sporty".

Cowell: 'New American Idol is best yet'

Cowell: 'New American Idol is best yet'

The newly series of American Perfection will be ace of the c. H. Best yet, according to producer and evaluate Herbert A. Simon Cowell.
The tattle contest, which pose next Thursday, showcases the topper and worst of auditions from crossways the US in a bid to feel just now one "Matinee idol".
Cowell dismissed meditation that the show will have less competition in the ratings this year due to the ongoing writers' impinge on in the US, saying they had discovered "trey or four-spot" stars.
He said: "I think leash or quartet of the contestants we've got this year would have gotten recording contracts yet without 'Idol'. I think they're that good."
He went on: "We heard a year or so ago that 'Dancing With the Stars' was thought process about exit up against us, which I think would be a mistake... So I think we're in the saami post as we were last twelvemonth and the twelvemonth in front.
"The most important thing is that our show has got to look better, it's got to be more fun as a show. And if it is, I cogitate more people testament watch out."
Cowell too dismissed critique that American Graven image was non as good as it used to be.
"It's an incredible vehicle for masses wHO want to be successful and under normal circumstances can't get a record plow for roughly intellect," he said.
"The estimation of Carrie Underwood wandering around without a record shell out is staggering.
"You look at shows like 'American Idol' and 'Dancing With the Stars', which I think to be two of the superbrands, these deuce shows, in my mind, seem to be getting wagerer over the age."
He went on: "The goodness news is that this is a much bettor time of year than last year ... [it's] one of the strongest eld that we've had in a long, long meter.
"It's younger, I think the talent is more electric current, they're more interesting citizenry. So I go into this season a lot to a greater extent optimistic than I went in last year."




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