Turner, 81, is suing tribute artist Dorothea Fletcher, who performs a Simply The Best show, for looking too similar to her younger self. A decision is due in Germany’s Federal Court of Justice in February 2022.“What a shame … I never thought our tribute to her would cause such a fuss,” Fletcher said on US television. “But on the other hand, we must be doing something right.” However, when the Sunday Herald Sun asked local celebrity impersonators “what’s love got to do with it” when it comes to paying tribute to their idols, they answered in unison: “Everything.” Broadcaster and singer Lucy Holmes has performed her “100 Per Cent Kylie” show for 20 years, and has the blessing of not only Kylie Minogue, but also sister Dannii, and their parents Ron and Carol. “The whole Minogue family has been so kind to us,” Holmes said. “Kylie and Dannii have called me the best Kylie impersonator in the world. The family has come to my shows, and visited backstage. It’s been wild and humbling to have their support. I don’t take it for granted.” Ms Holmes said her heart broke for Fletcher.“We do it to honour the artists,” she said. “I’m very lucky I got the Minogue blessing.”Louie Feltrin reinvented himself as Robbie Williams on the pop star transformation TV show, Starstruck, 15 year ago.“I started in jazz bands, but honed in on Robbie’s character and voice,” Mr Feltrin said. “Between the songs, it’s tongue in cheek banter with the audience.” Mr Feltrin said Williams saw his tribute act in Perth. “He said I was too loud,” he said. “I took it as a compliment.”Mr Feltrin said Williams had not endorsed his show, but added: “We’re pretending to be a character. It’s a tribute, more than trying to be that person. It’s about having fun with it.” Olivia Hemphill, a mother of three, used to perform in the ABBA tribute band BABBA.She started her tribute show to British pop and soul diva Adele in 2016.“I just fell in love with her powerhouse voice,’’ said Hemphill, a trained singer.Hemphill said tribute acts “pay homage” to the stars and “honour” their music: “We’re just fans and want to play their music and have a really good time.” Ms Hemphill said she would be thrilled if Adele saw her act.“I’ve never met her, but I did try when she was (touring in 2017). I have my fingers crossed everyday that she might see what I do.”— 100percentkylie.com— therobbiewilliamsexperience.com — @adelethetribute
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