Blog posts about Amy Winehouse

The Voice 2013: Nate James thinks Jessie J always wanted Lovelle but doesn’t want to be like Amy Winehouse anyway!

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Nate James has admitted that he wishes he’d never chosen Jessie J as his coach on The Voice.

The singer songwriter was featured on the BBC show on Sunday night battling with 22 year old waitress Lovelle and at the end of their performance of ‘No Air’ the ‘Domino’ hitmaker chose to drop him from her team.

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The Voice 2013: Nate James admits he was inspired by ‘best friend’ Amy Winehouse

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Nate James has revealed that his late best friend Amy Winehouse was a huge inspiration to him in his music career.

The 35 year old star was featured on last night’s episode of The Voice, making a last ditch attempt to boost his fortunes, after he was dropped from his record label five years ago.

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Road in Camden to be named after tragic singer Amy Winehouse

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We reported yesterday that a film about the life of tragic singer Amy Winehouse is about to go into production and is expected to be released early next year…

And today it’s been revealed that – some two years on from her death – a road in Camden is to be named after the singer.

The Sun reports, “Bigwigs in north London are considering calling a new road Winehouse Street — or perhaps Winehouse Way — in her memory.” Read more & comment »

New film about Amy Winehouse will show how “Everyone fell under her spell!”

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Fans of tragic singer Amy Winehouse will no doubt be pleased to hear that a film about her life in the works and will be directed by BAFTA winner Asif Kapadia, who was lauded for his film about the late racing driver, Ayrton Senna.

Of Amy – who was of course found dead in her London home in July 2011 – Kapadia said, “Amy was a once-in-a-generation talent…

“She wrote and sang from the heart and everyone fell under her spell.” Read more & comment »

The Voice 2013: Déjà vu strikes as hopeful Nate James says Amy Winehouse was his “best friend”

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Fans of The Voice may recall that one of last year’s finalists, Tyler James, was left heartbroken after the death of his friend, tragic singer Amy Winehouse, who was found dead in her London home in 2011…

And today it’s been reported that singer Nate James – who is friends with Tyler – who we’re set to meet next weekend when he auditions’ for The Voice, was similarly “knocked for six” by Amy’s death as they were “best friends.”

Speaking to the Daily Star Sunday, Nate said, “Amy was a delight to be around, even during the hard times. We were best friends… Read more & comment »

Amy Winehouse’ ex Reg Traviss on the hell he’s endured over rape allegation

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Reg Traviss, who was of course dating tragic singer Amy Winehouse in the weeks before her death, has revealed the hellish time he’s had since being accused of rape by a woman he once thought of as a friend.

Speaking out after being found not guilty of raping the unnamed woman, Reg told The Sun, “When Amy died I thought I couldn’t reach a lower ebb.

“I’m reluctant to say it, but when this came up I don’t think I ever have, or ever will, feel so low.”

Reg’s brother Richard, who owns a nightclub where CCTV footage that was to prove vital in proving Reg’s innocence was recorded, also spoke to the paper about his brother’s ordeal. Read more & comment »

X Factor 2012: Louis Walsh blasts Adele for taking maternity leave and claims he could have saved Amy Winehouse!

Louis Walsh has caused more than a little bit of controversy with his latest comments.

The X Factor judge is a long time sufferer of foot in mouth disease and this week he’s been at it again, slating singing superstar Adele for taking time off work following the birth of her first child.

The ‘Chasing Pavements’ hitmaker gave birth to her son on the 19th of October, just over one month ago and has been taking time at home with the infant.

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Pete Doherty claims he was Amy Winehouse’s secret lover!

Babyshambles front man, Pete Doherty, has revealed that he was having a secret affair with Amy Winehouse before her tragic death last year, the Sun newspaper reports.

According to the famous drug abusing singer, the pair, who were well known as being great friends, got together at Doherty’s London hotel after a gig back in August 2010.
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X Factor 2012: James Arthur is “reinvigorated” after being in bottom two and promises to come back fighting!

We were all left in shock last weekend when X Factor favourites, Ella Henderson and James Arthur faced each other in the results show to sing for survival in a shocking X Factor twist.

Whilst 16-year old Ella took her final bow, James Arthur looked deflated at being the second least favourite by the public’s vote, but has now admitted that the result has left him feeling “reinvigorated” and determined that the experience will make him stronger as a competitor!
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Mitch Winehouse gives the OK for Amy Winehouse to appear on stage as a hologram

Mitch Winehouse, who is of course the father of tragic singer Amy Winehouse, has revealed that he’d be happy to give permission for his dead daughter’s image to be relayed as a hologram, in the same way rapper Tupac was after his death.

As you may recall, Tupac “appeared from beyond the grave” with Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg at California’s Coachella festival in April in the form of a hologram.

Of the prospect of a similar image of Amy on-stage, Mitch told the Sun, “The most important thing to Amy was the music, and I’m sure a lot of people would like to hear her sing again.”

He added, “It depends on what Amy’s fans want as a way to keep her memory alive. If it’s a book, an album or a hologram, then so be it.”

However, Mitch added that he’d find it hard to watch if it did happen… Read more & comment »