Miley Cyrus Gives U.S. Troops a Shout-Out
Teen sensation Miley Cyrus headlined America’s Freedom Festival in Provo, Utah, on the Fourth of July.
Known as “one of the largest patriotic celebrations in America,” the sixth annual event was telecast live to the nation’s troops around the globe. The concert, dubbed the “Stadium of Fire,” was emceed by conservative political TV and radio commentator Glenn Beck.
Cyrus, 15, clad in a conservative all-white outfit of jeans and a tank top, performed in front of nearly 60,000 fans, singing her biggest hits and debuting songs off her new album. The reigning tween queen dedicated “Simple Song” to American troops.
“I want to take a minute to dedicate this song to all of our troops we got out there,” she told the crowd. “I know God has an ultimate plan, so I’m stoked.”
E! News is told that, prior to the show, Cyrus visited with kids from a local cancer hospital and signed autographs.
Missing from the Independence Day show was Miley’s best friend and backup dancer, Mandy Jiroux. But Miley & Mandy fans need not worry about a BFF split: Jiroux couldn’t make the show because she was performing in Boulder, Colo., this weekend with her girl group, the Beach Girlz, at a volleyball event.
Cyrus took in a fireworks show after her concert, despite her fears. In a conference call with reporters earlier in the week to promote the concert, Miley said: “I actually am really, really scared of fireworks so I would always sit in the car. Fireworks scare me so badly. Like, on my concert tour, any time pyro goes off, I’m like crossing my fingers. I really don’t like it.”
Following the concert, Cyrus flew back to Tennessee, where she is still filming the Hannah Montana movie, which is scheduled to wrap later this month.
No Charges Against Amy Winehouse
No Charges Against Amy Winehouse
Though doctors have warned her that smoking is the last thing she should be doing, Amy Winehouse seemed happy to ignore the advice earlier today (June 30).
The troubled “Rehab” singer paid a visit to the GP and attempted to open the upstairs window to have a smoke. When she was unsuccessful, she headed outside to light up, and was promptly greeted by fans seeking photos and autographs.
As previously reported by the , Winehouse continued her chain of controversy over the weekend when she punched an audience member during her set at the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, England.
Lucky for her, the injured concertgoer isn’t going to press charges, and therefore authorities have no cause to investigate. Following her gig, Amy returned to the clinic for further treatment.
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Amy Winehouse: From the Stage to the Clinic
Amy Winehouse: From the Stage to the Clinic
Her ability to perform at the Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday concert last night was in serious question when she was hospitalized last week. But like a pro, Amy Winehouse showed up after all.
The Back to Black songstress, diagnosed with diminished lung capacity, still seemed to pull herself together enough to take the stage at the Hyde Park, London shindig. And she looked to be in fine form.
Rocking a black and white top teamed with a shiny black skirt, the “Rehab” singer put on one heck of a show, regardless of her medical woes. But after the gig, she was singing quite a different tune.
After changing her clothes and signing a few autographs, Amy quickly made her way back to the medical clinic for what could be assumed to be further treatment for her ailment.
According to a source on the scene, “Amy was at first happy to sign autographs for fans before turning and storming inside in a sudden change of mood.”
New York Housewives Star 100% Natural
Bethenny Frankel never seemed like a traditional hausfrau (maybe that’s why we like her so much), but as of this weekend the Real Housewives of New York City star is probably closer to being a domestic goddess than the countess or Jill Zarin are ever gonna get.
The single but trying reality star just launched a line of vegan cupcakes and other healthy treats called Bethenny Bakes at the BridgeMarket Food Emporium in Manhattan Sunday, and she was even on hand to sign autographs.
No word if Bethenny or her healthy fare will make it out to L.A., so in the meantime did anyone have a chance to sample the wholesome pastries? If so, you gotta let us know if they’re any good. Specifically, are they tasty enough to support her boyfriend, Jason, since he apparently lost his Wall Street job after appearing on the show?