Thursday, December 15th 2011

Amy Winehouse To Be Honored at ’2011 VH1 Divas’

ae50246a7ab7183220a89fb6eefccb6b Amy Winehouse To Be Honored at 2011 VH1 Divas

As anticipation mounts for the reboot of VH1′s famed diva-filled spectacular, the music channel announced a new reason for fans to tune in. Already boasting big names like Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, and American Idol alums Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson, VH1 unveiled today that the ‘soul-themed’ showing will also include a tribute to fallen soul singer Amy Winehouse. The 27-year-old, whose untimely death rocked the music world this past summer, is set to be honored by fellow blue eyed soulstress Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine, rapper Nas, and more.

The news surfaces days after the singer’s recently released, posthumous album ‘Lioness: Hidden Treasures’ roared onto U.K. charts with impressive numbers. ‘Divas Celebrate Soul’ airs December 19th at 9pm on VH1. This year’s show is also set to include performances by Jessie J and veteran R&B group Boyz II Men.

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Thursday, December 1st 2011

Watch: Amy Winehouse- ‘Lioness: Hidden Treasures’ Story

Ahead of its release on December 2nd 2011, Amy Winehouse‘s first posthumous release ‘Lioness: Hidden Treasures‘ received a promotional boost today with the release of a documentary giving insight into its conception.

With interviews from the belter’s long time friends and producers Salaam Remi and Mark Ronson, it is now available for your viewing pleasure below…

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Monday, November 21st 2011

Report: Lady GaGa Visits Amy Winehouse’s Home

Citing her as an inspiration since she rose to fame back in 2008, Lady GaGa was one of the many entertainer’s shocked and stunned by the untimely passing of Amy Winehouse.

So now, during a promotional trip to the UK, the performer has paid her respects to her fellow entertainer. By reportedly spending time at her home hours ago.

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Saturday, November 19th 2011

New Video: Amy Winehouse – ‘Our Day Will Come’

In what turned out to be a relatively short career, the late Amy Winehouse created a number of visuals to support the music that undoubtedly turned her into one of of the worlds most groundbreaking artists.

Now, a number of these videos have been meshed to create a clip to accompany the song ‘Our Day Will Come‘, a reggae spin on the cut originally recorded by Ruby & The Romantics.

The number is lifted from her upcoming album ‘Lioness: Hidden Treasures‘, due out December 2nd 2011.

Watch below…

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Thursday, November 3rd 2011

New Song: Amy Winehouse – ‘Like Smoke (ft. Nas)’

Since the existence of Amy Winehouse‘s 1st posthumous album – ‘ Lioness: Hidden Treasures‘ was confirmed this week, many of the late performer’s fans have anticipated the surfacing of one of the record’s songs.

Today, their wish came true.

Moments ago, a retro- soul cut named ‘Like Smoke‘ featuring Winehouse’s long time friend Nas found its way online.

Listen below…

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Monday, October 31st 2011

New Amy Winehouse Album Announced

It’s been four months since the tragic passing of singer Amy Winehouse, who was aged just 27 when discovered dead in her Camden flat.

Yet amidst the mourning, fans and critics alike have been awaiting details on the Londoner’s first posthumous release. This, particularly in light of confirmed reports that Winehouse had recorded ample material for what was to be her third traditional studio LP.

And though that album sadly won’t manifest, it has today been announced that several of the songs crafted during those sessions will be heading into the public domain this December.

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Wednesday, October 26th 2011

Amy Winehouse Cause Of Death Revealed

Now three months since the passing of Amy Winehouse, the cause of the singer’s death has remained the center of much controversy, with many citing the star’s drug addiction as the only possible explanation for her untimely demise.

Today, an inquest into her death revealed all.

All the details below…

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Wednesday, September 14th 2011

Watch: Amy Winehouse’s Final Music Video – ‘Body and Soul (w/ Tony Bennett)’

While mystery surrounds how exactly Amy Winehouse passed onto eternity, certainty of her remarkable talent is underscored with the release of ‘Body and Soul’ - the video for which surfaced moments ago.

The jazzy cover, which is lead by the legendary Tony Bennett, is the final audio and visual recording of the late singer who would have turned 28 today. It was shot be renown cinematographer Dione Bebe back in March at the famed Abbey Road Studios.

Check out Amy soar in the clip below. Proceeds from its iTunes sales are being donated to the Amy Winehouse Foundation.

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Monday, September 12th 2011

Preview: Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse – ‘Body & Soul’

Fans of late British soulstress Amy Winehouse will be pleased to know the video for ‘Body & Soul’, the first single lifted from legendary troubadour Tony Bennett‘s ‘Duets II’, is being readied for a Wednesday premiere.

While we’ve already seen the making of the jazz standard remake, now fans are being treated to a preview of the forthcoming visual. See the two after the jump:

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Friday, September 9th 2011

Watch: Amy Winehouse & Tony Bennett Record ‘Body And Soul’

Now more than a month since her tragic passing, footage from one of Amy Winehouse‘s last recording sessions has now surfaced.

Shot recording the song ‘Body And Soul’ with collaborator Tony Bennett, the late performer discusses the first time she met the performer she affectionately called ‘Tone‘ and why the song held both sentimental value to both she and her father.

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Tuesday, August 23rd 2011

MTV To Tribute Amy Winehouse At VMAs

Rumors of an Amy Winehouse tribute can now be silenced as MTV News has confirmed this Sunday’s Video Music Awards showing will indeed include a tribute to the late British soul singer. While the rumor mill had previously mentioned names like Christina Aguilera and Adele as performers set to honor the ‘Back To Black’ singer, MTV confirmed today that the tribute will be introduced by legendary jazz singer Tony Bennett.

Via MTVNews:

“…Tony Bennett will pay tribute to the legacy of late Video Music Awards nominee Winehouse during a very special segment at the 2011 VMAs. Bennett, whose last VMA appearance was in 1993, will introduce the tribute, which includes footage of him recording “Body and Soul” with Winehouse this past March at Abbey Road Studios in London.”

Set to be released on September 14th (Amy’s 28th birthday), all proceeds from ‘Body and Soul’ will go to a children’s charity named in honor of the singer.

Fans can tune into MTV on August 28th to see what other stars will take part in the tribute.

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Tuesday, August 23rd 2011

Winehouse Tests Show Body Contained “No Drugs” At Time Of Death

Amy Winehouse‘s rockstar lifestyle left many saddened, yet unsurprised by her tragic passing last month. Indeed, the vast majority assumed her untimely demise was due to drug abuse.

However, toxicology reports released today confirm illegal drugs did not play a role in the 27 year old’s death.

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