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2013 BRIT Nominations: Coldplay, Rihanna + Amy Winehouse Honored

Scott Shetler — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:15:28 +0000

'Princess of China' might make Coldplay and Rihanna the musical kings and queen of Britain. RiRi and Chris Martin's band are among the leading contenders for the 2013 BRIT Awards. The annual U.K. awards show today (Jan. 10) revealed its list of nominees, which also included a surprise nod for the late Amy Winehouse.

Second Autopsy Reveals Amy Winehouse's Official Cause of Death

Cassandra Rose — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:05:49 +0000

After Amy Winehouse‘s body was exhumed and an inquest was made into the cause of her death (again), it’s finally been confirmed (again) that the 27-year-old singer actually did die of acute alcohol poisoning. Reports that the first autopsy might have been wrong surfaced last month when it came to light that the original coroner [...]

Inquest into Amy Winehouse's Death Reopened

Scott Shetler — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:03:45 +0000

More than a year after an inquest into Amy Winehouse‘s July 2011 death — which found that the singer died from alcohol poisoning – reports have surfaced that the coroner was unqualified for her position. Assistant deputy coroner Suzanne Greenaway, who performed the inquest, was appointed to the position by her husband, despite lacking the required five [...]

Amy Winehouse's Ex-Husband Lies in a Coma

Lucky Larry — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:03:31 +0000

The British newspaper, The Guardian, is reporting that Amy Winehouse‘s ex-husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, is in a medically induced coma after he was taken to the hospital with multiple organ failures. Amy’s dad, Mitch Winehouse, is pleading with her fans to pray for his recovery because he is in a fight for his life right now after [...]

Tony Bennett + Amy Winehouse's Parents Accept 2012 Best Pop Duo / Group Grammy

Jessica Sager — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:12:54 +0000

Amy Winehouse accepted a posthumous Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for her duet with Tony Bennett, ‘Body and Soul.’ Amy’s parents, Mitch and Janis Winehouse, accepted her trophy for her following an understated introduction from Bennett.

Amy Winehouse Tribute Concert Confirmed, Jessie J in Talks to Perform

Jessica Sager — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:00:38 +0000

Amy Winehouse‘s tragic death this July is still being mourned by those closest to her, but it also spurned her loved ones to action. Amy’s beloved father, Mitch Winehouse, established the Amy Winehouse Foundation in her honor after her passing. Mitch is now organizing an A-list tribute concert in honor of the late ‘Back to Black’ chanteuse, with all proceeds going to the charity.

Amy Winehouse Tribute Planned for 2011 'VH1 Divas' Special

Jeff Giles — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:00:09 +0000

Amy Winehouse passed away in July, but her music is still very much in our hearts, as evidenced by the strong chart showing enjoyed by her recently released posthumous album ‘Lioness.’ Since Ms. Winehouse was nothing if not a diva, it’s only fitting that she’ll receive the tribute treatment during this year’s ‘VH1 Divas’ telecast.

Amy Winehouse's Dad Denies Saying Lady Gaga Should Play Amy in Possible Biopic

Scott Shetler — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:00:01 +0000

The rumors regarding a possible movie about Amy Winehouse‘s life seem to change daily. Amy’s dad Mitch is responding to some of the misinformation, saying that a biopic about his daughter’s life is still a possibility, but that he never claimed that he wants Lady Gaga to play Amy.

Amy Winehouse's 'Lioness' Debuts at Number One on U.K. Albums Chart

Jeff Giles — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:44:33 +0000

Earlier this week, Amy Winehouse‘s ‘Back to Black’ was eclipsed by Adele‘s ’21′ as the top-selling British album of the 21st century. But Amy isn’t finished selling records yet: ‘Lioness: Hidden Treasures,’ a posthumously assembled collection of covers and unreleased original tracks, moved 140,000 copies in its first week, debuting at No. 1 on the British albums chart.

Amy Winehouse's Dad Is Writing a Memoir

Shauna Wright — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:00:39 +0000

Amy Winehouse‘s father Mitch has made it his mission to preserve his daughter’s memory, and what better way than in a book?

Since the 27-year-old British pop star died on July 23 of unknown causes, her dad has already set up the Amy Winehouse Foundation to help others like his daughter deal with substance-abuse. And now he’ll write a memoir.

Tony Bennett Sets New Records with His Amy Winehouse Duet, 'Body and Soul'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 02:00:12 +0000

We often refer to senior citizens as being in their ‘golden years,’ but Tony Bennett is taking it to a whole new level. In fact, before long, he could be in his platinum years.

At the age of 87, the veteran singer is still reaching new levels of success, breaking a pair of Billboard records with the first single from his ‘Duets II’ album.

Amy Winehouse's Final Music Video 'Body and Soul' – a Duet with Tony Bennett – Released [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:27:11 +0000

The last known studio recording Amy Winehouse did before her untimely death in July was a duet with Tony Bennett called ‘Body and Soul,’ which will be on his upcoming album ‘Duets II,’ dropping September 20.

The song was recorded in March at the famed Abbey Road Studios in London, and Bennett has pledged that proceeds from the single’s sales will benefit the Amy Winehouse Foundation.

Amy Winehouse Toxicology Report Indicates No Presence of Illegal Drugs at Time of Death

Shauna Wright — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:00:27 +0000

The toxicology report from Amy Winehouse’s autopsy is in.

Chris Goodman, the Winehouse family spokesman, released a statement saying, “Toxicology results returned to the Winehouse family by authorities have confirmed that there were no illegal substances in Amy’s system at the time of her death. Results indicate that alcohol was present, but it cannot be determined as yet if it played a role in her death. The family would like to thank the police and coroner for their continuing thorough investigations and for keeping them informed throughout the process. They await the outcome of the inquest in October.”

Will Lady Gaga Play Amy Winehouse In a Movie?

Lucy Tauss — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:17:02 +0000

A report out of Britain says Lady Gaga is in talks to play Amy Winehouse in a movie about the recently-deceased singer’s life. Britain’s Daily Star reports that Gaga is in “secret talks” to portray Winehouse in a biopic. An unnamed source says Gaga “has been itching to make the transition from music into movies and sees this [...]

Amy Winehouse Foundation Created to Help Fight Addiction

Najah Goldstein — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:00:18 +0000

She may have died, but Amy Winehouse’s legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of family, friends and fans.

In the wake of her death, Britain’s Daily Mail reports that Winehouse’s father, Mitch Winehouse, announced at her funeral earlier this week that a charitable foundation will be created in her memory.

Amy Winehouse Fans Furious Over Keri Hilson Twitter Photo

Juwon Ajayi — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:01:39 +0000

Singer Keri Hilson really infuriated people in the Twitterverse when she posted a picture of herself and an Amy Winehouse look-alike with the message: “*gasp* Amy Winehouse resurrected to party w/ me!!! (seriously, uncanny resemblance).” “So sorry to see your head is empty and your heart… oh, yeah, what heart?” “Extremely disrespectful & inappropriate.” “Hi [...]

Did Amy Winehouse Die From Alcohol Withdrawal?

Andy Scott — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:00:27 +0000

Just days after the tragic death of singer Amy Winehouse, the family of the 27-year-old Grammy winner now claim that she may have died from alcohol withdrawal.

According to family sources, Winehouse ignored her doctors request to cut back on drinking gradually, and that her 4’11″ figure couldn’t handle such a dramatic change.

Amy Winehouse Funeral: Family, Friends and Celebrities Gather to Mourn

Shauna Wright — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:00:37 +0000

British pop singer Amy Winehouse, 27, who died on Saturday from causes that have yet to be determined, was mourned today as 200 of her family members and famous friends gathered for a private funeral in London.

In a tribute to her close friend, reality star and ‘Fashion Police’ panel member Kelly Osbourne wore her blonde hair in Winehouse’s trademark beehive. Producer Mark Ronson, who worked with the singer on her blockbuster album, ‘Back to Black,’ and has called her a “musical soulmate,” was also in attendance, as were her bandmates and her most recent boyfriend, Reg Traviss.

Listen to M.I.A.'s Amy Winehouse Tribute Song, '27′ [AUDIO]

Andrea Rosen — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:00:33 +0000

A mere day after the death of singer Amy Winehouse, rapper M.I.A. released the haunting ’27,’ an unfinished demo that loosely pays tribute to the late star.

The track, which was originally supposed to be released on M.I.A.’s 2010 mixtape, ‘Vicki Leekx,’ tells the story of a person who commits suicide after a long addiction to drugs and alcohol.

Amy Winehouse Died Alone in Bed: Report

Andy Scott — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:00:02 +0000

PEOPLE is reporting that singer Amy Winehouse may have been dead for “up to six hours” when her body was discovered by police mid-Saturday afternoon at her home in London.

According to the report, Rigor mortis had set in by the time police arrived, suggesting that Winehouse’s body had been dead for several hours.