Despite the fact that Adele‘s ’21′ was released more than 127 days ago, it appears British fans just can’t get enough of the record.
For once again, the British belter is the highest selling female artist in the country this week, closely followed by fellow songstress Amy Winehouse.
Find out where both ladies charted below…
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As reported here, legendary jazz/standards singer Tony Bennett is said to have duetted with late British singer Amy Winehouse on her ‘final recording’. The song, a remake of jazz classic ‘Body and Soul’, is just one of the many diva-assisted duets (Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Queen Latifah) featured on Bennett’s forthcoming ‘Duets’ album – slated for release on September 20.
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Heralded as two pioneers at the forefront Brit Pop’s re- emergence in the United States, Adele and Amy Winehouse have always seemed to come hand in hand in Pop debate and if this weeks Official UK Album Chart is anything to go by, that will not be changing at anytime soon.
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Two weeks after her passing, Amy Winehouse‘s God Daughter Dionne Bromfield has openly discussed the tragic demise of the ‘Back To Black‘ entertainer with BBC’s Radio 1.
Amy’s appearance with Ms. Bromfield at the 2011 Itunes Festival was the last public appearance the singer made before her death in her home in Camden, London.
Watch the interview below…
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Fans of the late Amy Winehouse will be pleased to know new music is expected from the ‘Back To Black’ singer as early as September. Legendary jazz/standard singer Tony Bennett (via Columbia Records) will be releasing the pair’s duet ‘Body And Soul’ next month with all proceeds going to the Amy Winehouse Foundation (a children’s charity setup by Amy’s father Mitch Winehouse). The singer’s father is quoted as saying:
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“The fact that Amy’s voice is sounding as amazing and beautiful as ever and she is singing with the great Tony Bennett seems the most fitting tribute of all at this very difficult time.”
Said to be one of the late singer’s idols, Amy joins a list of other high profile divas set to guest on the album. Due September 20, Bennett’s ‘Duets II’ will feature ‘Body and Soul’ as well as collaborations with Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, and Queen Latifah.
With the passing of Amy Winehouse having heavy impact on the Billboard 200 last week and the long awaited release of Kelly Rowland‘s ‘Here I Am’ making its way to the world this week, it has certainly been an interesting last few days for music lovers.
For many have been curious to find out exactly how these two events would play out when this week’s sales figures rolled in.
Now they must wait no more.
Sales figures and chart positions below…
In what will come as a bitter sweet news to many of her fans, Amy Winehouse has found herself back at the top of the UK album chart with her LP ‘Back To Black’. One week after her untimely passing.
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With it being exactly a week since the passing of Pop icon Amy Winehouse, Katy Perry has given further thoughts on how she perceives the death of a woman who shared a close friendship with her husband, Russel Brand.
Find out what Mrs. Brand had to say below…
Just days after her unfortunate passing, Pop icon Amy Winehouse‘s fans have responded to the tragedy by taking her last album back into the top ten of the Billboard 200.
Find out exactly how much it has sold this week below…
The late Amy Winehouse graces the cover of a special edition NME magazine. The ‘Back To Black’ singer was featured in a 10 page spread featuring old and new photos commemorating events of her life.
As news of the singer’s private funeral ceremony (immediately followed by a cremation) made headlines today, they were accompanied with revelations of the singer’s inconclusive autopsy results. And, while it has been reported no drug paraphernelia (or sign of such) was found in the singer’s home, a full toxicology test (and autopsy) report is expected as early as October.
In related news, the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards is rumored to be paying tribute to the fallen singer, featuring performances from Christina Aguilera and more.
Award winning entertainer Keri Hilson has found herself at the center of controversy after posting an image of she and an Amy Winehouse impersonator online, followed by the caption “Amy Winehouse resurrected to party with me”
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With her friends, fans and family still in shock over her passing this weekend, various issues regarding the future of Amy Winehouse‘s music have arisen today.
One of which includes the possible release of never before heard music she recorded after the release of last album ‘Back To Black’.
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