Amy Winehouse Performs At Mandela Concert

Amy Winehouse Performs At Mandela Concert
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Hollywood power couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith took the stage to kick off today's star-studded concert in London celebrating Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday.

And despite recent reports of health problems, Amy Winehouse made her way to the event, where she eventually took the stage to sing.

Nearly 50,000 fans attended the concert honoring the statesman. Annie Lennox, Leona Lewis, Queen and Simple Minds were also on hand to perform. Proceeds from the concert will benefit Mandela's 46664 charity. The show coincides with the 20th anniversary of London's Free Mandela concert, which called for his release from prison.

"Twenty years ago, London hosted a historic concert which called for our freedom," Mandela told the crowd, according to Reuters. "Your voices carried across the water and inspired us in our prison cells far away. As we celebrate, let us remind ourselves that our work is far from complete. Where there is poverty and sickness, including AIDS, where human beings are being oppressed, there is more work to be done."

Meanwhile, the concert is just a part of the week-long celebration. On Wednesday, Will and wife Jada, Leona, and Oprah Winfrey were just a few of the A-listers to attend a dinner paying tribute to Mandela.

Published 6/27/08 by the Insider

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  • Apparently, the "bus station crack whore" look is in this season. What a meagerly talented skank.
    Anonymous 6/29/08 Reply
  • I seem to see her profile with lots of hot pics and videos taken on beach before. The site is named "s.com" or something where you can meet lots of beautiful girls and rich guys.
    Anonymous 6/29/08 Reply
  • One of the great voices of our time. But she'll be dead within a year tops.
    Anonymous 6/29/08 Reply
  • I'LL bet that sounded like a cat with its tail caught under the rocking chair.
    Anonymous 6/28/08 Reply
  • Amy is a total hottie.
    lvrboy69701 6/28/08 Reply
  • What genius thought Amy Winehouse performing for Nelson Mandela's birthday was a good idea? It's just slightly perplexing considering she was videotaped spewing all sorts of racial trash.
    Anonymous 6/28/08 Reply
  • GREAT ! SHE MADE IT! SO GOOD SHE DID NOT DISGRACE HERSELF AND HONOURED MANDELA AND US WITH THE ONLY THING SHE DOES BEST...SINGING ! LET US HOPE SHE COMPREHENDS FINALLY THE WORLDS INDIFFERENCE TO ANYBODY'S DECLINE
    Anonymous 6/27/08 Reply
  • did jada and will sing? i didnt know they could sing... i mean i heard will rap (not my thing) but if they could have pulled off a decent song that might have been nice.. i'll have to watch some E-shows to see just what they did.
    Anonymous 6/27/08 Reply
  • so let me get this straight: NAOMI is banned but Winehouse is okay? i guess Mr. Mandela is not up to ALL the goings on there huh?
    btw, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE MAN CALLED MANDELLA!! LUUUUUVVVV HIM! HAPPY BIRTHDAY NELSON MANDELA! they ought to name a...
    Anonymous 6/27/08 Reply
  • This picture of Amy Winehouse accentuates her melon-shaped head. Strange, but that is one of her quirky features that I find very attractive. If I was connected and a scofflaw, I'd be able to surround her with the party-favors she requires. Live...
    Anonymous 6/27/08 Reply
  • putting wino aside for a moment, that show sounds awesome! how I wish I could be there.
    purplepeaches4 6/27/08 Reply
  • Good for Amy for getting back on the horse.
    lexybeanie 6/27/08 Reply
  • wow, I wonder if she's really up for this?
    dsnyland45 6/27/08 Reply