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Duffy counter-sues Angela Becker

BBC On-Line Wales
19 July 2011 Last updated at 19:00


Duffy to counter-sue ex-manager Angela Becker
Duffy's lawyers said she would be defending the action.

Singer Duffy is to counter-sue her former manager, who claims she is owed outstanding payments of up to £200,000.
Angela Becker, who has previously managed Madonna, is suing the Welsh singer in the High Court claiming a breach of a management agreement.
She is demanding 20% of Duffy's gross earnings during the time her second album "Endlessly" was launched.
Lawyers acting for the Welsh musician said she would defend the action and would issue a counter-claim.
The 27-year-old from Nefyn, Gwynedd, whose full name is Aimée Ann Duffy, terminated her business relationship with Ms Becker in December.
Papers filed at the Royal Courts of Justice by solicitors acting for Ms Becker claim she had a "binding oral agreement" with Duffy.
She began acting for the star in March 2010 after the singer parted with her former manager Jeanette Lee.


It is apparent no written contract was signed.


It is alleged that Ms Becker was to handle the Grammy-winning singer's business activities until the end of the promotion of the new album or alternatively four months after its initial release.
The services included managing Duffy's diary and promotion schedule, liaising with her record company and arranging recording sessions.
Ms Becker is now managing the Pet Shop Boys.
The court documents show that the claim is for less than £200,000 and includes over £5,600 of expenses incurred.
David Griffiths, a partner with Clintons, a law firm that specialises in entertainment and media litigation, confirmed it had been instructed by Duffy.
"She will be defending this action and will be entering a counter-claim," he said.
No date for a court hearing has been set.

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Duffy Sued For £200,000

Rain On Her Parade: Duffy's ex-manager sues singer for £200,000, but there's no contract
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 3:45 PM on 17th July 2011
Duffy is being sued by her former manager for £200,000 - despite there being no contract to breach.
Angela Becker has taken the case to court in an attempt to secure outstanding royalties she claims she has not received.
But the Rain On Your Parade singer has not signed on the dotted line and therefore is not legally bound to forfeit her money.
Becker, who used to manage Madonna, took control of the 27-year-old's business ventures in March 2010.
While the pair failed to put pen to paper to mark their working relationship, Becker says their partnership was due to last until promotion of Duffy's second album Endlessly, released last year, had been completed.
But in December, the Grammy-winner said she wanted to terminate their agreement.


Becker and Duffy were both unavailable for comment last night

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Duffy Awarded Honorary Degree At Bangor University

Duffy has been honoured by Bangor University. The musician from nearby Nefyn, Gwynedd, received an honorary fellowship for her services to music at a ceremony today. "I'm delighted to be back in North Wales," she said. "It's a great honour".
University registrar Dr David Roberts said: "Bangor University has a strong tradition of recognising, with the award of honorary fellowships, the achievements of various men and women in different walks of life.
"Our fellows will add great distinction and glamour to the ceremonies at which we also recognise the achievements of our students."

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Duffy writing more new songs with Albert Hammond

Duffy flew in to Gibralter airport on Sunday (July 3rd) to meet with Albert Hammond. They are currently in southern Spain writing new material together. Duffy returns to the UK on Wednesday (July 6th).

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DUFFY - "Patagonia" DVD Released July 11th 2011

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The Overtones - Well Well Well

Duffy Chats With Prince William

The Duke of Cambridge left new wife Catherine at home to attend a polo match yesterday. Prince William, back from his honeymoon in the Seychelles, showed off his skills as he went on to win the Audi Challenge at Chester Race Course. He was joined by celebrities including singer Duffy and Lemar, who he chatted to after the exclusive event. The race was under the radar until racegoers commented on celebrity appearances on social networking sites, leading paparazzi to rush over. The Umbugo team won 8-51/2, raising funds for Mountain Rescue England and Wales, English Schools’ Swimming Association and SkillForce, an education charity. Making the presentation, Jeremy Hicks of Audi UK referred to William and Catherine as ‘the best known bride and groom in the world’ … Next week the couple will attend the Absolute Return For Kids gala dinner in London.

Duffy - Cry To Me 2007

A surprising number of people have never seen this retro performance from 2007.  So once again here she is,  covering Solomon Burke's hit Cry To Me. Just a little taste of the Duffy  we are all missing right now.

Duffy Puts Mike Behind Her

Spotted out for dinner with management guru Moira Bellas Welsh singer Duffy seems to have put Mike Phillips behind her.
Nice outfit, but maybe a few lessons on how to exit a car would be in order judging by these photos!

OOPS!!

Duffy and Mike Phillips Officially "Over"

Duffy and Mike Phillips have officially ended their romance “once and for all”, we can reveal. Despite feverish speculation that they had split earlier this month, we understand they finally decided to call it quits in the last week. Strain had been put on the relationship by the uncertainty about where the Wales international scrum-half will be playing his rugby next season – which is still unresolved.


A source close to the couple said: “They have officially ended.
“It is a very unfortunate and sad situation but things had been deteriorating for quite a few months.”
The source added arguments had been getting more frequent and now though said to be on good terms, they have split. “The arguments were increasing as the uncertainty surrounding Mike’s career increased.


“They tried to reconcile things on several occasions and were both keen to make it work but it is now over once and for all. “It’s all very amicable. It is just unfortunate the way things didn’t work out. “They both would have liked it too, it just wasn’t meant to be. “He doesn’t know where he is going to be playing – he has never had this in his career.  “You can’t really plan a life together.”

Duffy & Mike Split

Duffy To Receive Honorary Fellowship from Bangor University.

Duffy who dropped out of university after being told to “go on the dole and become a singer” is to receive an Honorary Fellowship from Bangor University.
She will receive the fellowship during degree ceremonies for students between July 9 and July 15.

Duffy Goes Back To School

Duffy meeting the Queen at Buckingham Palace May 9 2011

Duffy meets The Queen at Buckingham Palace

WELSH singing sensation Duffy was a special guest of the Queen as Buckingham Palace held its first event since the royal wedding.
The Mercy singer joined fellow pop star Ellie Goulding and comedian Michael McIntyre in the palace’s White Room which last hosted the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding reception.
Duffy, whose real name is Aimee Ann Duffy, joined the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh for a production of another celebrated love story, Romeo and Juliet.
The palace’s 450 guests were treated to a modern interpretation of the Shakespeare work, told through street dance and rap performed by some of the UK’s hottest new acts.
Monday night’s 30-minute show, directed by the English National Ballet, opened with Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture before the English National Ballet then followed with a piece to Prokofiev’s The Dance of the Knights.
Grammy award-winning artist Duffy, from Nefyn, on the Llyn Peninsula, rose to fame following the success of her first album Rockferry.
Last year she made her acting debut in the Marc Evans’ touching drama, Patagonia, which was inspired by the 19th century exodus of Welsh farmers and miners from poverty in England to new hope in Argentina.
Despite receiving mixed reviews for her second studio album, Endlessly, the 26-year-old has seen her stock continue to rise.
Only recently was she invited to 10 Downing Street for the launch of Save the Children’s No Child Born to Die initiative.
Yet in a Western Mail interview earlier this year, Duffy insisted that despite travelling the world and meeting famous people, she was still the “same girl” who grew up in the small seaside village of Nefyn, with her twin sister Katy and older sister Kelly.
“I guess my life is a lot more glamorous than it used to be in terms of the things I wear, the places I go, the places I stay, the places I eat at and the people I meet,” she said.
“Everything is just wonderful, it’s really fantastic – but I don’t get too caught up in it.”

Duffy and Mike Phillips splitting?

Duffy calls it quits with Mike Phillips
by Dean Piper, Sunday Mirror 8/05/2011

  Welsh warbler Duffy has been having a tough old time in her relationship with rugby player Mike Phillips over the past few weeks.
They were splitting, then they weren’t and now word reaches me they have parted – this time for good.
A pal of the 25-year-old star says: “Mike wasn’t sure he wanted a full-blown ­committed relationship. Whereas Duffy was actually up for ­something more proper.”
Chin up, Duffs...

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DUFFY - Well,Well,Well & Endlessly US Mercury label AAA cd sampler

Duffy and Mike Phillips Heading To The South Of France ?

It seems highly likely that Duffy and Mike plan to leave England and Wales soon.

Duffy has already sidelined her career in favour of a quiet life whilst concentrating on a third album. Mike however has now been dropped by his Ospreys team and seems sure to head for France to play his rugby.

No confirmation yet, but watch this space.

Phillips on his way out

Bid For Duffy's Diet Coke Bike or A Signed Poster in The EMI Japan Auction

Bid For A Signed Duffy Poster
SOLD for £181.00

Bid For Duffy's Diet Coke Bike
SOLD for £501.00

Help Duffy and other artists support the people of Japan affected by the tsunami.

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Auction runs April 5 – 21, 2011

Artists and songwriters from across the EMI family have been supporting the Red Cross to raise funds for the people affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Over the next three weeks, incredible auction items from some of the world’s biggest stars will be available to bid on to help this important cause.

Artists supporting the appeal include: Coldplay, The Beatles, Daft Punk, Corinne Bailey-Rae, Duffy, Keith Urban, 30 Seconds to Mars, The Beastie Boys, Michael Franti, The Chemical Brothers, Tiziano Ferro, Juan Luis Guerra, Herbert Gronemeyer, Raphael, Norah Jones, Katy Perry, Iron Maiden, Jane Birkin, DAVID GILMOUR, Gorillaz, the Beach Boys, Depeche Mode, Good Charlotte, 30 Seconds To Mars, Jeff Bridges, Tinie Tempah, Deadmau5, Kylie Minogue, The Kooks, David Guetta, Angela Gheorghiu, Lady Antebellum, Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins, Arcade Fire,

More items will be added over the coming weeks.

EMI will match all funds raised from the auction up to a maximum of one million euros, so please do check out all the auctions.

The massive earthquake and resulting tsunami that struck Japan on 11 March have caused widespread destruction and suffering, relayed on television screens around the world. More than 8,000 people have died in the disaster, thousands are injured and at least 12,000 are missing. Many people are living in evacuation centres as 14,000 homes have been destroyed and around 100,000 are damaged.

The costs of the relief effort, and of rebuilding the homes and lives of those affected, will be immense. Funds raised will be used towards helping the Japanese people recover from this devastating natural disaster over the coming months and years

In the event that we receive more donations to the Japan Tsunami Appeal than the Japanese Red Cross, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement can reasonably and efficiently spend any surplus funds will be used to help us prepare for and respond to humanitarian disasters around the world.

Duffy - Keeping My Baby - Danish Promo CD

Duffy Joins The "No Child Born To Die" Campaign

Whats it about?

Today Duffy visited 10 Downing Street to give her support to the "Save The Children  No Child Born To Die" campaign.