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Amy Winehouse Blood-Smeared Painting Up for Sale

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:38 +0000

Bloody hell! A painting smeared with Amy Winehouse‘s blood is going on the auction block tomorrow (May 11.) Ex-Libertines singer (and former boyfriend of supermodel Kate Moss) Pete Doherty has handed off a painting drawn with the blood of the late Winehouse to Sotheby’s for auction. It’s not as morbid as it sounds, actually. According [...]

Amy Winehouse's Director Boyfriend Refuses Offers to Make Film About Her Life

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:59:51 +0000

Reg Traviss, the movie director who was singer Amy Winehouse‘s boyfriend at the time of her tragic death, has been deluged with offers to make a biopic about the singer. However, the pain is too acute for him and he has refused the requests. Even though Traviss, who was in a relationship with the singer [...]

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

Jeff Giles — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:24:12 +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 [MUSIC VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:27:11 +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 — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:38:27 +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.”

Kanye West to Honor Amy Winehouse with Remix of 'Back To Black'

Lucy Tauss — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:51:03 +0000

Kanye West is said to be planning a tribute to Amy Winehouse by recording a remix version of her song ‘Back To Black.’ West has reportedly already created the remix of the song. A source told Britain’s Daily Mirror, “It’s pretty emotive. It’s Kanye singing from the heart — with synthesizers.” West hopes to debut the [...]

Was Amy Winehouse Planning to Adopt a Little Girl?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:54:43 +0000

British pop singer Amy Winehouse, who died on July 23 at the age of 27, was reportedly planning to adopt a young girl from St. Lucia in the Carribbean.

Winehouse made several trips to the island over the past couple of years, and in 2009 met 10-year-old Dannika Augustine and her grandmother, Marjorie Lambert, who runs a beach bar Amy frequented.

Amy Winehouse Foundation Created to Help Fight Addiction

Najah Goldstein — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:33:18 +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 Funeral: Family, Friends and Celebrities Gather to Mourn

Shauna Wright — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:28:37 +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 13:46:33 +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.

PopCrush Remembers Amy Winehouse

Andy Scott — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:19:45 +0000

The world was shocked Saturday when it was reported that 27-year-old singer Amy Winehouse had been found dead in her London home.

As we continue to wait for more details on Winehouse’s tragic death, our good friends at PopCrush have assembled a number of posts that take a look back at the Grammy-winning singer, whose life and career were sadly cut too short.

Sales of Amy Winehouse's Albums Surge After Her Death

Shauna Wright — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:34:13 +0000

In the hours following Saturday’s death of British pop singer Amy Winehouse, sales of her albums surged — pushing her 2007 Grammy-winning album ‘Back to Black’ to the top of the iTunes charts in the US, UK, France, and Germany.

UK’s Official Charts company, which tracks downloads and disc sales, reports a 3700 percent increase in the sales of Winehouse’s albums. “We would expect an even bigger impact to roll through over the coming days,” said Official Charts managing director Martin Talbot.

A Look Back at Amy Winehouse Through the Years [PHOTOS]

Stephanie Berning — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:15:46 +0000

Singer Amy Winehouse was no stranger to the public eye, with cameras often focused on her and her bizarre behavior. Winehouse was found dead inside her London flat on Saturday. Take a look back at photos of some of the songstress’ more memorable moments. Read Original: A Look Back at Amy Winehouse Through the Years [...]

Singer Amy Winehouse Found Dead

Shauna Wright — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:02:15 +0000

Multiple sources are reporting singer Amy Winehouse, 27, was found dead at her home in London at about 4 pm London time.

A press release from the Metropolitan Police in London states:

“Police were called by