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Perth Now
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Amy Winehouse's parents reunite to pay tribute to tragic singer 14 years after her death
Amy Winehouse's parents have reunited to pay tribute to the singer 14 years after her death. Mitch Winehouse, 74, and his ex-partner Janis, 70, were seen visiting Amy's grave at Edgwarebury Cemetery in north London on Wednesday (23,07.25) and were accompanied by family, friends, and fans who gathered to leave flowers and messages at the late singer's graveside. The Daily Mail also reported Janis used a mobility walker during the visit, while Mitch was supported by a walking stick. The couple, who divorced in 1993 when Amy was nine, have remained close since the singer's death in 2011. Amy died aged 27 on 23 July 2011. Following two inquests, her cause of death was ruled accidental, due to alcohol poisoning. The singer had struggled with addiction for years, undergoing multiple rehabilitation attempts and battling alcohol withdrawal and anxiety. Amy is buried alongside her grandmother Cynthia Levy. Mitch and Janis are known to have organised nine interventions in an effort to help Amy during her addiction. After her death, Mitch and his second wife Jane, together with Janis, founded the Amy Winehouse Foundation to support young people affected by substance misuse. Amy's 2006 album Back to Black earned her international acclaim and five Grammy Awards, including record and song of the year for Rehab. In 2023, a biopic about Amy's life was released, with Marisa Abela portraying the singer. The film received criticism from some friends of Amy, including musician Neon Hitch, who called it 'ridiculous' and 'tasteless'. Friends also criticised Mitch's decision to allow the Camden flat where Amy once lived to be used as a filming location for scenes depicting her overdose in 2008. Amy lived in the Camden property until 2010 before purchasing a nearby house. After her death, her father took control of the flat. Born on 14 September 1983 in London, Amy began her singing career as a teenager, joining the National Youth Jazz Orchestra by age 17 and signing with 19 Management in 2002 Her debut album Frank (2003), produced with Salaam Remi, earned critical praise and an Ivor Novello Award for Stronger Than Me. Her landmark 2006 album Back to Black brought international fame, five Grammy wins – including Record of the Year for Rehab. It made her the first British woman to win five Grammys in one night.
Leader Live
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Rag'n'Bone Man performs sold-out show at Llangollen Pavilion
Headlining the latest TK Maxx presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion night, the triple BRIT Award and Ivor Novello Award winner kicked off a 90-minute set with last year's hit Lovers in a Past Life, before segueing perfectly into the multi-award winning Skin. Rag'n'Bone Man – aka Rory Graham – then introduced his brand-new song Time To Love, before treating the crowd to a hit-filled set including Anywhere Away From Here (performed with blues star Elles Bailey, who also served as the night's main support), All You Ever Wanted, Grace, Ghosts, and Rush of Blood. He closed the main set with his global smash Human, returning for an encore featuring Put A Little Hurt On Me and the anthemic Giant. RECOMMENDED READING: Opening the night was rapidly rising pop talent Kerr Mercer. Live at Llangollen Pavilion has already seen Texas perform on Thursday night, and it continues tonight (Saturday) with reggae icons UB40 ft. Ali Campbell set to headline. There will be 13 headline acts set to perform at the North Wales venue, with the other headliners including James, The Script, Olly Murs, and The Human League. The concert series coincides with the Llangollen International Eisteddfod, which begins on July 8. The concerts are part of a collaboration between Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor and the Llangollen International Eisteddfod. For tickets and further information visit at and
Rhyl Journal
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Charli XCX named songwriter of the year at The Ivors awards ceremony
Messy singer Lola Young took home the rising star award and Berwyn won best album for Who Am I at the awards ceremony at London's Grosvenor House on Tuesday. Best contemporary song was won by Sans Soucis for Circumnavigating Georgia, while best song musically and lyrically was won by Orla Gartland for Mine, beating the likes of Young, Raye and Fontaines DC. Speaking about the winners, Tom Gray, chairman of The Ivors Academy, said: 'Congratulations to every Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriter and composer. 'On behalf of The Ivors Academy, it is a privilege to recognise their craft and achievements. 'Their lyrics and melodies are the most important foundations of music and there is no greater recognition than an Ivor Novello Award, judged by fellow songwriters and composers.' Robbie Williams picked up the music icon award, The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers won the special international award and Self Esteem, whose real name is Rebecca Lucy Taylor, was given the visionary award. Myles Smith's Stargazing, co-written with Peter Fenn and Jesse Fink, was named most performed work, while Raffertie's soundtrack to The Substance took the gong for best film score. Best video game score was won by John Konsolakis's work on Farewell North, and best TV soundtrack went to Vince Pope's True Detective: Night Country score. Irish rock band U2 were awarded their academy fellowship while Bloc Party's Kele Okereke, Russell Lissack, Gordon Moakes and Matt Tong took home outstanding song collection, with both awards previously announced. The Ivors celebrated their 70th anniversary this year, with previous winners including Amy Winehouse, Sir Paul McCartney and John Lennon.
South Wales Guardian
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Charli XCX named songwriter of the year at The Ivors awards ceremony
Messy singer Lola Young took home the rising star award and Berwyn won best album for Who Am I at the awards ceremony at London's Grosvenor House on Tuesday. Best contemporary song was won by Sans Soucis for Circumnavigating Georgia, while best song musically and lyrically was won by Orla Gartland for Mine, beating the likes of Young, Raye and Fontaines DC. Speaking about the winners, Tom Gray, chairman of The Ivors Academy, said: 'Congratulations to every Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriter and composer. 'On behalf of The Ivors Academy, it is a privilege to recognise their craft and achievements. 'Their lyrics and melodies are the most important foundations of music and there is no greater recognition than an Ivor Novello Award, judged by fellow songwriters and composers.' Robbie Williams picked up the music icon award, The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers won the special international award and Self Esteem, whose real name is Rebecca Lucy Taylor, was given the visionary award. Myles Smith's Stargazing, co-written with Peter Fenn and Jesse Fink, was named most performed work, while Raffertie's soundtrack to The Substance took the gong for best film score. Best video game score was won by John Konsolakis's work on Farewell North, and best TV soundtrack went to Vince Pope's True Detective: Night Country score. Irish rock band U2 were awarded their academy fellowship while Bloc Party's Kele Okereke, Russell Lissack, Gordon Moakes and Matt Tong took home outstanding song collection, with both awards previously announced. The Ivors celebrated their 70th anniversary this year, with previous winners including Amy Winehouse, Sir Paul McCartney and John Lennon.
Leader Live
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Charli XCX named songwriter of the year at The Ivors awards ceremony
Messy singer Lola Young took home the rising star award and Berwyn won best album for Who Am I at the awards ceremony at London's Grosvenor House on Tuesday. Best contemporary song was won by Sans Soucis for Circumnavigating Georgia, while best song musically and lyrically was won by Orla Gartland for Mine, beating the likes of Young, Raye and Fontaines DC. Speaking about the winners, Tom Gray, chairman of The Ivors Academy, said: 'Congratulations to every Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriter and composer. 'On behalf of The Ivors Academy, it is a privilege to recognise their craft and achievements. 'Their lyrics and melodies are the most important foundations of music and there is no greater recognition than an Ivor Novello Award, judged by fellow songwriters and composers.' Robbie Williams picked up the music icon award, The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers won the special international award and Self Esteem, whose real name is Rebecca Lucy Taylor, was given the visionary award. Myles Smith's Stargazing, co-written with Peter Fenn and Jesse Fink, was named most performed work, while Raffertie's soundtrack to The Substance took the gong for best film score. Best video game score was won by John Konsolakis's work on Farewell North, and best TV soundtrack went to Vince Pope's True Detective: Night Country score. Irish rock band U2 were awarded their academy fellowship while Bloc Party's Kele Okereke, Russell Lissack, Gordon Moakes and Matt Tong took home outstanding song collection, with both awards previously announced. The Ivors celebrated their 70th anniversary this year, with previous winners including Amy Winehouse, Sir Paul McCartney and John Lennon.
