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Sunday, 07 August 2011 |
Amy Winehouse's home is all set to become the head quarters of her rehab foundation.
People near to the late singer have revealed that the 2.5million-pound property in Camden, North London, would be the focal point of the new Amy Winehouse Foundation.
The profits derived from Winehouse's new single, made with music legend Tony Bennett, will be utilised to serve the foundation.
Bennett himself declared that the royalties from the jazz classic 'Body And Soul' would go to the foundation that is expected to teach all the young children not to take drugs.
The late singer's dad Mitch has revealed that the foundation will boost a wide range of 'causes close to her heart'.
"It could include help for children in trouble, kids suffering health problems, children's hospices and more," the Sun quoted him as saying.
"We want to make a positive difference," he added.
Though the Winehouse family initially thought of selling the 10-room, three-storey property, they later settled down with the idea of making it the head quarters of the foundation.
"They think it's too precious to give up, hence the new HQ idea," a source revealed.
"They don't want to rent it out and if they sold it they think it could attract the wrong kind of buyer as it was where Amy passed away. They may sell one day but that would be some way off," the source added.
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Thursday, 28 July 2011 |

Late-Great songstress Amy Winehouse, who was found dead on July 23rd, is honored on the alternate cover of the Aug./Sept. 2011 issue of Vibe magazine. Source: |
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Saturday, 23 July 2011 |

In what arises as tragic news, Grammy-winning songstress Amy Winehouse was found dead in her London apartment at only 27-years-old.
Via People:
Amy Winehouse has died.
The troubled singer, whose unique and soulful voice made her a Grammy winner, was found dead at her London apartment on Saturday, according to various reports. She was 27.
"We are deeply saddened at the sudden loss of such a gifted musician, artist and performer," a statement from her U.S. record label reads. "Our prayers go out to Amy's family, friends and fans at this difficult time."
London's Metropolitan Police released also a statement about finding a body but didn't identify the singer: "Police were called by London Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 shortly before 16.05hrs today, Saturday 23 July, following reports of a woman found deceased," the statement reads, according to the U.K.'s Daily Mail.
"On arrival officers found the body of a 27-year-old female who was pronounced dead at the scene. Inquiries continue into the circumstances of the death. At this early stage it is being treated as unexplained."
The singer, who was to some as well known for her struggles with addiction as her music, was in rehab as recently as May and canceled a planned summer tour of Europe in June, following a disastrous appearance in Belgrade, Serbia.
But Winehouse's musical accomplishments were many, including nearly sweeping the Grammy Awards in 2008 with her album Back to Black, which scored five trophies including record of the year, song of the year and best new artist. Unable to attend the Grammys due to legal troubles, Winehouse performed via satellite from London during the ceremony.
The singer had a tumultuous relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil, whom she married in 2007. But the on-again, off-again couple were officially divorced in 2009. Source: |
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Wednesday, 20 January 2010 |
Amy Winehouse
Rehab singer Amy Winehouse will not be going to jail today, after she pleaded guilty to common assault and disorder this morning at Milton Keynes Magistrates' Court in Buckinghamshire, England. The star had admitted she had drunk too much when she pulled theater manager Richard Pound's hair and called him an expletive after he had told her she couldn't have another alcoholic drink while attending a show before Christmas. The court was told that Winehouse had five vodka and Cokes before the incident. Winehouse was given a two-year conditional discharge as well as ordered to pay court costs and compensation to the victim totaling $300. The Judge, Peter Crabtree told Winehouse that she will be "hit hard" if she commits any further offenses within the next two years. Photo By: Sara de Boer/Retna Source: |
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Monday, 21 December 2009 |
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**** AMY WINEHOUSE WALKS DOWN SAME OLD ROAD ****
Amy Winehouse
Troubled Amy Winehouse's ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil is confirming they are engaged once again.The former happy couple divorced in July following a rocky two-year marriage, which saw them sink into alcohol and drug abuse. Fielder-Civil was also jailed on charges relating to a 2007 attack on a pub landlord. The union ended with the singer admitting adultery in court papers. Gossip of another reunion have been rampant since they were seen enjoying an intimate night out in September. Amy has also been seen wearing a engagement ring and was photographed visiting her ex-hubby's apartment in Sheffield, England earlier this month, where he is undergoing treatment for his drug addiction. Fielder-Civil has now confirmed reports they are engaged and planning to re-marry - and even considering starting a family. He tells Britain's The Sun newspaper, "We're back together, and we're engaged. Amy and I have talked about getting married again and starting a family - we both definitely want kids. "This time we are doing things properly and hopefully that will help both our families come round to the idea. We've both been through a lot but we love each other the same as ever. We've tried to get on with our lives and to see other people, but it wasn't the same. There's no one like Amy. She will always be the love of my life." He also says, "We're free of drugs now and we're more responsible now. I'm 100 per cent clean and I'm not going to let anyone down. Amy said, 'You inspire me.' She's proud of me for staying off drugs and she's determined to do the same." Photo By: Sara De Boer/Retna Source: |
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