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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 Father Says More Posthumous Albums Are in the Works

Scott Shetler — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 18:06:07 +0000

There are more unreleased Amy Winehouse songs in the vault that could see the light of day, according to her dad Mitch. He told BBC Radio 6 that there may be just enough material available for at least one more proper Amy Winehouse album.

Video of Amy Winehouse Performing 'Love Is a Losing Game' Lands

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:49:36 +0000

A simple but stunning live video of Amy Winehouse performing ‘Love Is a Losing Game’ on ‘Other Voices’ back in 2006 has landed. It’s another reminder of the talent we lost too soon and too young. Winehouse, dressed in all black and a silky tank that shows off the smattering of pinup girl tattoos that [...]

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

Lucy Tauss — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:40:03 +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 14:44:43 +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.

Did Amy Winehouse Die From Alcohol Withdrawal?

Andy Scott — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:53:27 +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.

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

Andrea Rosen — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:08:33 +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.

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

Stephanie Berning — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:16:46 +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 [...]

Sales of Amy Winehouse's Albums Surge After Her Death

Shauna Wright — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:10:13 +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.

Singer Amy Winehouse Found Dead at 27

Tony Hart — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:13:41 +0000

Police in London have confirmed that singer Amy Winehouse was found dead today in her London apartment, she was only 27.

Amy has struggled for years with drug and alcohol addiction that she famously sung about it in her 2006 hit 'Rehab'.

Rolling Stone – 'Top Ten Songs of the 21st Century' (So Far) [VIDEOS]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:51:50 +0000

This morning Jeanne and I counted down the “Top Ten Songs of the 21st Century.” Rolling Stone magazine editors asked 100 performer and music aficionados to name their favorite song of the years 2000-2009. These are the top ten: 10) Eminem, “Stan” 9) U2, “Beautiful Day” 8) Amy Winehouse, “Rehab” 7) Yea [...]

The 5 Craziest Things That Have Happened at the GRAMMYS

Tony Hart — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 03:37:20 +0000

Isn’t it great how we can always count on a crazy person to do something crazy at the Grammys? And then all the media breathlessly covers it like they have never heard the words “publicity stunt”? Anyway, here are five crazy things that happened at the Grammys over the years. During Bob Dylan’s 1998 Grammy [...]