Amy Winehouse Disses Bono
Amy Winehouse isn't one for subtlety. When the No. 1 U.K. songstress made her U.S. debut this week on the Interface (followed by two sold-out shows at NYC's Joe's Pub), Winehouse did what she does best: spoke her mind. Her target this time? Bono.
Winehouse recounted a meeting with the newly knighted singer and labelmate at a recent awards ceremony, where she refused to stand -- or allow her father to stand -- during an ovation for U2. The firecracker singer mumbled "shut up" throughout Bono's acceptance speech, and when he later introduced himself, saying it was "lovely to meet you," all Winehouse could muster was a cool kiss-off of "Thank you for funding my albums. Bye." To hear the full interview, check out the Interface tomorrow, or NOW and subscribe to the podcast feed.
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Posted by Mike Spinella on Jan 18th 2007 1:14PM
Filed under: News, The Interface, Trash Talk, Exclusive, OMG!, WTF?
Reader Comments(1 of 4)
Jeanetteat 1-18-2007
Wow, Amy Winehouse, whoever you are...you have some real nerve dissing one of music's greatest legends, and one of the prime contributors to the betterment of this world we are all living in. Your comments just go to show how ignorant you are. When you achieve as much success as Bono has in U2, or when you dedicate your time and effort to resolve critical issues in this world, such as poverty and AIDS, then and only then can you talk smack about Bono. Until then, keep the comments to yourself and grow up.
arfat 1-19-2007
Take your 15 minutes,......now leave.
Jonat 1-19-2007
This narcissistic, egomaniacal, self-absorbed prima donna needs to go home, and people should not support her by paying any heed to her. Let her drift into obscurity, which is where she belongs.
Earvolutionat 1-19-2007
Amy who?
MJat 1-19-2007
Amy's right...the self-righteous Bono has become boring to the point of nausea. How convienient that he waited until he was a multi-millionaire before he decided to help anyone. Well, pardon the rest of us if we don't scream like little groupies and sing his praises.
Ok, Bono...you've had YOUR 15 mins...now run along and let some REAL rock and rollers show ya how it's REALLY done.
Thanx, mate.
Victorat 1-19-2007
I'd like this less than 15 min. of fame wanna be no-talent to even be able to muster as much as one iota of musical creativity U2 has given us. Over 28 brilliant years of music. Can't even compare this thing to Bono. Keep your comments to yourself until you grow up a little. MJ your an idiot Bono 15 min.? check your head!-V
MJat 1-19-2007
Bono is nothing but a dried-out old man who is only too quick to promote himself. He's about as important as that other subversive Neanderthal Bruce Sprungstein. These two couldn't make a decent recording if they had help from the Beatles themselves. Anyone that would idolize Bono would just as quickly consume mass quantities of skunk poo. Dunno who's dumber...Bono or the derelicts who buy his 'music'. Any rate, the sooner this clown permanently retires, the better. The World has had enough of his grandstanding...Pee Wee Herman puts Bono to shame...a better voice for sure, and he doesn't whine nearly as much as Bono the Buffoon.
Peace out.
Nickat 1-19-2007
MJ, if you've ever listened to U2's early music, which i'm assumng you haven't, you'd see that he's been a rebel against the corrupt irish state since day one. you have no idea what you're talking about, for U2 was founded upon anti-war, anti-violence principles and they were extremely evident in their lyrics. He hasn't waited for millions to do anything, he simply uses his millions in am honorable and good way. As for his 'fifteen minutes,' if you mean that to refer to his 25 years as one of the world's most succesful artists and famous men, that i guess it makes sense, but it should also be taken into account that you're an idiot. go listen to your amy winehouse LP and quit dragging down true classics.
MJat 1-19-2007
Cry me a river. You harp on Bono's success, big deal. The prob is that you can't tell the difference between true talent and a snake oil salesman's cheap pitch. This just goes to prove a valuable point...any idiot can make a video/song and the mentally-challenged groupies will snap it up at any price. These no-talent ignoramuses count on those types of people. I guess we can count you a member of that group. OK. Bono will keep taking your money and keep living like a millionaire...he knows he can quickly throw-together some anti-establishment nonsense and the guppies will swallow it hook, line and sinker. LOL Good luck with the brainwashing.
MBat 1-19-2007
Who really cares? Why is this such a big deal?
johnat 1-20-2007
amy winehouse stop your bloody whining and bugger off. Bono did you no harm so why you got to act like some tart?
Neil Reedat 1-20-2007
amy whinehouse is about to be dropped from the label Bono helped stay afloat. What a piece of no talent shit!
LMat 1-21-2007
wow....what a suprise that m.j. would be such a hypocritical ass...spew negativity then " peace out".... who's the dried up old being???
As for Amy whoever...oooohhhh so punk rock..... spare me!
Brian Kat 1-21-2007
Well I gave her a fair chance and downloaded a few of Amy's songs....and needless to say I am far from impressed.
She needs to go back to London....we dont like mouthy brits so much here....
saraat 1-21-2007
amy is just little no body she probably is nothing she is just jelous of bono and his great career
peace out
Heidiat 1-21-2007
Just read up on this Amy chic,,,she's nothing more than the UK's version of Lindsay Lohan/Courtney Love minus the rehab,,,why does this generation contimue to toss up these over indulged tarts as 'talented' and expect us to buy it??? Speaking of tossing up,,,check out Amy's BAD kereoke version of Mr Magic on YouTube,,,at exactly 58 seconds into it she holds back from PUKING right there on stage,,,in a mini dress at a lovely theatre no less,,,hey Amy,,,it aint Woodstock,,,where Im SURE puke was a prevelent as the drugs,,,lol Yeah, Amy,,you're right,,,you are no good,,,now go get some help for that hangover hunny,,,meanwhile I keep checking my watch every 15 minutes,,,someone worth listening to had got to come along soon :::sigh:::
Lushus from NYCat 1-21-2007
AMY just a SAD attempt to degrade a true talent and political inspiration to millions, HAH HAH. You should concentrate on combing your ratty hair and stop trying to be the Paris gag Hilton of beoujais wanna be Britney Spears from London town. :")
gerrymat 1-21-2007
Bueno is a total fraud. He blackmails the Irish President into relieving debt to third world countries. Isn't Ireland a third world country? Can't the impovershed Irish use this money? He has preferential tax status in Ireland. This means that he dosen't fund Irish education, health care and social programs in Ireland to the same extent that all other Irishmen do. Isn't Ireland a third world country? Then, among other things he moves his publishing business to a country where he won't have to pay any taxes to the Irish people, to (according to account temp Larry Mullen) save money! Help me God. I don't understand. But I do. All of his anti-Irish activities do promote records and tour sales. Did you see the Golden Globes? Leo DeCaprio is adopting an African baby. More movie ticket sales. Maybe Brad Pitt can adopt Bueno and he can pay some taxes in America to fund our social programs. All these 70s nostalgia acts are the same.
jadedgurlat 1-21-2007
Whether or not one is a fan of Bono, one could say that Miss Winehoues' behavior was inappropriate. It's perfectly fine that she chose to sit down during the ovation but the heckling and her comments toward Bono were unnecessary. Oh and to LM, she doesn't do punk rock, her music is on the soulful side. I checked some of her songs out, to see what type of music she creates.
yupat 1-21-2007
Bono is awsome.... everybody knows that. Amy needs to shutup and go to rehab.