Amy Winehouse is the latest act added to the bill for Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday concert taking place this month. She joins the likes of Simple Minds, Razorlight, Leona Lewis, Queen and Shirley Bassey in appearing at the event, which will raise funds for Mandela's 46664 Aids charity. The charity's Tim Massey said "We are delighted Amy will be appearing at Hyde Park".
Hmmm. He might not be quite so delighted if he's read reports about her appearance in Lisbon at the weekend. The singer performed a set at the Rock In Rio event on Saturday, but told the crowd that she "should have cancelled" this, her first live appearance of 2008. The singer, who was sucking throat sweets throughout, added: "my voice is not singing right and I can't even hold the microphone. But I wanted to be here so much".
She also turned up late, and wrapped up on time, meaning that she only played about two thirds of her expected set. Well, at least she didn't vomit, or pass out, or anything.