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Amy Winehouse

Amy Jade Winehouse (14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011) was an English singer-songwriter, known for her powerful contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of various musical genres including R&B, soul, and jazz. She received extensive publicity over her substance abuse and mental health issues. Winehouse died on 23 July 2011 aged 27; police have described the cause of her death as "unexplained".

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Swedish Artist Unveils Painting Of Topless Angelina Jolie Post-Operation

By IBTimes AU

A portrait of a topless Angelina Jolie after her double mastectomy operation is up for auction. Swedish artist Johan Andersson has unveiled a 32x34 cm oil painting of the Hollywood star just weeks after she revealed that she had undergone the preventative procedure. (May 29)

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Amy Winehouse Statue for North London Approved

By IBTimes UK

A statue of the late singer has been approved by authorities, and will stand outside Camden's iconic Roundhouse venue. (May 12)

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Chris Brown’s Father Speaks Up, Fears Rihanna and Chris Romance Will End in Death

By IBTimes AU

Chris Brown and Rihanna don’t necessarily have the most ideal relationship in Hollywood. In fact, if truth be told, their romance could be one of the worst there is in Hollywood. (Apr 30)

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Chris Brown’s Dad Doesn’t Want Rihanna For Him

By IBTimes AU

Echoing the voice of many of Rihanna's fans, Chris Brown's father also doesn't want his son to be with her. Clinton Brown thinks that his hot-headed son shouldn't end up with the "Diamonds" songstress, but not for the reason everyone expects. (Apr 29)

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Amy Winehouse’s Dad Not Impressed With Beyonce’s Back To Black Cover

By IBTimes AU

Amy Winehouse's father wasn't impressed with Beyonce's cover of his late daughter's song. The outspoken dad claims that while the US singer's version of "Back to Black" wasn't bad, it was so different from the original version. (Apr 23)

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Amy Winehouse Husband Blake Fielder-Civil: I Got Her on to Heroin

By IBTimes UK

Fielder-Civil tells Jeremy Kyle he introduced Winehouse to hard drugs in east London hotel. (Feb 28)

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Kate Middleton and William Take Second Honeymoon on Mustique

By IBTimes UK

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge jet off for a romantic break before baby arrives. (Feb 05)

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Amy Winehouse died at her north London flat on 23 July 2011 (Reuters)
Amy Winehouse Second Inquest Confirms Singer Drank Herself to Death

By IBTimes UK

Second inquest set up because of breach of rules by St Pancras coroner. (Jan 08)

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The Zombie Takeover in Britain

By The Daily Reckoning Australia

The man looked Russian. He was sitting opposite us at the Pain Quotidien, a café at St Pancras station in London. He was polite about it... but wished to register a complaint with the waiter for neglecting him. (Jan 02)

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Amy Winehouse died at her north London flat on 23 July 2011 (Reuters)
Amy Winehouse Inquest Sits Again after Coroner's Resignation

By IBTimes UK

Andrew Reid quits over revelation that his assistant coroner wife was not fully qualified for role. (Dec 18)

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