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

Jeff Giles — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:24:12 +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 Toxicology Report Indicates No Presence of Illegal Drugs at Time of Death

Shauna Wright — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:30:27 +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.”

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

Shauna Wright — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:28:37 +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.

Amy Winehouse Died Alone in Bed: Report

Andy Scott — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:38:02 +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.

Celebrities Are Speaking Out About Death Of Amy Winehouse

Jon Michaels — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 03:00:47 +0000

Another tragic loss of a young gifted but troubled star has caused many celebrities to speak out about the death of Amy Winehouse. Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones was among those who spoke highly of Winehouse, and he decicated the Faces reunion show that night to her memory. “It’s a very sad loss of [...]

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

Stephanie Berning — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:15:46 +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

Tom McCarthy — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:22:50 +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 wer