Amy Winehouse 1983 – 2011

nymag.com

July 26th, 2011 01:00 PM EDT

Robin Givhan: Amy Winehouse Blended Vintage Style With the Fashion Industrys …

Amy Winehouse. “What made Winehouse intoxicating was that she blended vintage style with the fashion industry’s love for destruction, for fetishizing imperfections, and for elevating broken-down beauty,” Givhan writes. “Modern style dictates the need for imperfection. Take a luxury garment and wreck it in some way. Pair a fancy evening gown with bed head. Being too polished, too perfect, reads as fake.” This leaves some gray areas, however: “The fashion industry has done well in helping folks …

metro.co.uk

July 26th, 2011 12:16 PM EDT

Amy Winehouse’s dad Mitch says she died ‘happier than she’d ever been’

Mitch Winehouse revealed his daughter spent her last night cheerily playing the drums and singing until being told to keep the noise down. He told mourners the 27-year-old spent her last full day alive with boyfriend Reg Traviss and her mother, Janis, and was “in good spirits. “That night, she was in her room, playing drums and singing ,” he said. “As it was late, her security guard said to keep it quiet and she did. He heard her walking around for a while and, when he went to check on …

olympics.thestar.com

July 26th, 2011 12:05 PM EDT

Goodnight, my angel: Funeral held for Winehouse before cremation

Private funeral held for Winehouse before cremation LONDON ” Friends and family were saying goodbye to Amy Winehouse Tuesday at a private funeral ceremony in London. Producer Mark Ronson and media personality Kelly Osbourne ” her hair piled beehive-high in an echo of the singers trademark style ” were among mourners arriving for the service at Edgwarebury Cemetery in north London. Photographers and a few fans lined the lane outside. The service was expected to be followed …

winnipegfreepress.com

July 26th, 2011 10:10 AM EDT

U.S. congressman apologizes for Winehouse tweet

Posted: Comments: including replies) Last Modified: Enlarge Image FILE In this Nov. 15, 2010 file photo, then-Rep.-elect Billy Long, R-Mo., talks with the media on Capitol Hill in Washington. Long, a first-term Missouri congressman is apologizing to people offended by his online post using the death of British singer Amy Winehouse to make a point about the federal government. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. A U.S. congressman is apologizing to people offended by his Twitter post using the death of British …

christianpost.com

July 26th, 2011 09:30 AM EDT

Amy Winehouse Funeral Mourners Bid Singer Farewell

Music producer Mark Ronson and TV star Kelly Osbourne were among the famous friends that attended the funeral in North London. Mummy and Daddy love you ever so much.” Winehouse’s most recent boyfriend, Reg Traviss, was also in attendance at the funeral. He told Britain’s Sun newspaper, “I have lost my darling who I loved very much.” Blake-Fielder-Civil, Winehouse’s ex-husband, did not attend the funeral he is currently serving a 32-month jail sentence for criminal offenses. Found dead on …

star-telegram.com

July 26th, 2011 09:19 AM EDT

Winehouse family, friends attend singer’s funeral

A Media personality Kelly Osbourne was one of several women to wear her hair piled beehive-high in an echo of the singer’s trademark style.Fans and photographers thronged the lane outside, but the funeral was for several hundred friends and family only.The Jewish service was led by a rabbi and included prayers in English and Hebrew and reminiscences from Winehouse’s father, Mitch Winehouse. The cab driver and jazz singer, who helped foster his daughter’s love of music, ended his eulogy with the …

miamiherald.com

July 26th, 2011 09:11 AM EDT

Missouri congressman apologizes for Winehouse post

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Republican Billy Long posted a Twitter message Monday saying: “No one could reach( hash) AmyWinehouse before it was too late. Can anyone reach Washington before it’s too late? Both addicted same fate? Winehouse was found dead Saturday after struggling with drug and alcohol addiction for years. An autopsy didn’t determine what killed the 27-year-old. Long says he thinks spending more than is collected also is an addiction. He told the Springfield News-Leader he meant no …

thedailybeast.com

July 26th, 2011 08:18 AM EDT

Winehouse to Be Cremated After Service

Friends and family gathered at an emotional funeral service for Amy Winehouse in London on Tuesday, after which the singer will reportedly be cremated. Kelly Osbourne and Mark Ronson were among those in attendance. Reg Traviss, Winehouse’s boyfirend of two years, did not attend the service, though he had spent time with her in the days leading up to her death. In an interview with The Sun Traviss rejected rumors that she had died in a drug-riddled haze. “She has been full of life and so upbeat …

azcentral.com

July 26th, 2011 08:07 AM EDT

Amy Winehouse’s ex Blake should accept some ‘blame’

Georgette Civil whose son got divorced from Amy in 2009 after two turbulent years of marriage thinks Blake, who is currently serving 32 months in prison for burglary and possession of an imitation firearm, needed to take responsibility for the late singer’s problems with drug abuse. In an interview with U.K. TV show’ Daybreak’, she said: “I think he has to take his portion of blame. “I can’t say whether or not Amy did drugs prior to meeting Blake, I can’t. I think that’s something that nobody …

celebs.gather.com

July 26th, 2011 07:55 AM EDT

Amy Winehouse to be cremated?

Gather The singer died alone in her bed on Saturday, and her body will be turned to ashes after her funeral services which are just wrapping up. “Winehouse who is Jewish, will reportedly be cremated at Golders Green crematorium, “TMZ reports. Some are really surprised by this report, and many are beginning to wonder what will become of her ashes. Will her parents spread any around in different places or will they keep them all in an urn in their home? No matter what Winehouse’s family decides …

telegraph.co.uk

July 26th, 2011 07:26 AM EDT

Former collaborator Mark Ronson arrives for Amy Winehouse memorial

Memorial services will be attended only by Winehouse’s family and close friends. Mourners arrived to the Edgewarebury Cemetery in greater London by foot or many in cars with blacked out windows. Funeral services are scheduled throughout Tuesday for the singer, including a cremation at Golders Green in northwest London, and a shiva expected in Southgate, north London, where Winehouse’s will remain over the next few days. The “Rehab” singer was found dead at her home in Camden on Saturday 23 July …

blogs.forbes.com

July 26th, 2011 07:12 AM EDT

Amy Winehouse and the War on Drugs

While every needless death is tragic, we can still manage to look at all of these terrible happenings in their own light and realize that acknowledging one does not diminish any of the others. Since drug abuse in the U.S. alone is purported to cause 19,000 deaths a year, it is clear that this is not a problem we should be ignoring. By outlawing these substances, we have only succeeded in turning huge portions of the population into criminals. Over a million people are incarcerated for drugs in …

x17online.com

July 26th, 2011 07:09 AM EDT

Amy Winehouse Laid To Rest In London

Friends and family of Amy Winehouse gathered at a private funeral in London to say a final farewell to the 27-year-old “Rehab” singer. Kelly Osbourne and Mark Ronson were amongst the celebrity friends in attendance. Winehouse’s ex husband, Blake Fielder-Civil was not allowed to attend the event due to his current prison sentence for violent crimes. Reg Traviss, Amy’s recent boyfriend, told the UK’s Sun “I can’t describe what I am going through and I want to thank so much all of the people who …

smh.com.au

July 26th, 2011 06:00 AM EDT

Autopsy fails to determine cause of Winehouse death

The Winehouse family look at flowers outside Amy Winehouse’s Camden home. A private funeral for family and close friends was due to be held overnight. Winehouse’s devastated parents visited mourners outside her north London home to thank them for their support. The singer, who had struggled with drug and alcohol abuse for years, was found dead on Saturday at home by a member of her security team, who called an ambulance. It was too late to save her. Advertisement: Story continues below …

huffingtonpost.com

July 26th, 2011 05:52 AM EDT

Amy Winehouse Funeral Held; Boyfriend Reg Traviss Speaks Out

Amy Winehouse, found dead in her London home on Saturday was laid to rest on Tuesday in London, in a private funeral that included family and friends. Mark Ronson and Kelly Osbourne were amongst her celebrity friends at the somber affair. Sky News reports that Winehouse’s ex-husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, was not allowed out of prison for the event he is currently serving 32 months for violent crimes. A witness told the British news service that Winehouse’s dad, Mitch, “told some great stories …

dailymail.co.uk

July 26th, 2011 05:21 AM EDT

Amy Winehouse funeral today, dead singer’s family confirms

By Sara Nathan Chris Greenwood Hannah Roberts Sarah Bull and Sarah Fitzmaurice Last updated at 2:21 PM on 26th July 2011 Amy’s parents visit the tributes t o th e singer outside her home Singer will be cremated in Golders Green, north London, today She could have been dead for’ up to six hours’ when she was found Inconsolable’ ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil says, My tears just won’t dry’ Security guard Andrew Morris found singer not breathing in bed Amy Winehouse’s funeral will be held today …

edition.cnn.com

July 26th, 2011 05:15 AM EDT

Family attend Winehouse funeral

NEW: Record producer Ronson arrives at the funeral, but her ex-husband remains in prison An autopsy “did not establish a formal cause of death, “the coroner says The 27-year-old singer was found dead at her home Saturday She was known for her soulful vocals as well as her erratic public behavior London( CNN) Record producer Mark Ronson, who worked with Amy Winehouse on her Grammy-winning album “Back to Black, “was among the mourners arriving Tuesday at the singer’s funeral, according to CNN …

mtv.com

July 26th, 2011 05:05 AM EDT

Amy Winehouse Funeral Held In London

Friends and family gathered in London on Tuesday morning( July 26) to pay tribute to Amy Winehouse at a private funeral at the Edgwarebury Cemetery. Winehouse, who died at age 27 of yet-undetermined causes, was found unresponsive in her Camden apartment on Saturday by a bodyguard. According to The Associated Press, friends such as Kelly Osbourne and Winehouse’s autopsy results were inconclusive, and police said results of toxicology test will take two to four weeks an inquest has been opened …

news.sky.com

July 26th, 2011 04:58 AM EDT

Amy Winehouse Laid To Rest In Private Funeral

Amy Winehouse’s Funeral Takes Place To view this content you need Flash and Javascript enabled in your browser. Please download Flash from the Adobe download website. The service for the 27-year-old singer is being held at Edgwarebury Cemetery. Winehouse’s family have been joined by her close friends for the ceremony which will be followed by a cremation then a family gathering. Kelly Osbourne is among the famous faces in attendance. She was wearing her hair in what appeared to be Winehouse’s …

pandalabs.pandasecurity.com

July 26th, 2011 04:09 AM EDT

Trojan uses Amy Winehouse death PandaLabs Blog

In this case they are using the recent death of the singer Amy Winehouse. The body was found last Saturday, and the very same day the most detected malware URL was this one: The name of the file( in Brazilian Portuguese) says English Police shows pictures of Amy Winehouse body. The next day the very same URL was again the top detected one, which shows us how effective these techniques are. In fact this is not the first time the death of a famous person has been used to propagate malware for …

thehollywoodgossip.com

July 26th, 2011 02:53 AM EDT

Sarah Aspin: Blake Fielder-Civil Crushed By Amy Winehouse Death

Blake Fielder-Civil is nothing short of heartbroken over the tragic death of his former wife Amy Winehouse, says his current girlfriend, Sarah Aspin. Currently incarcerated (big surprise right there), Blake spoke on the subject through Aspin, who was granted special visitation rights on Monday. She told the UK’s Sun on his behalf: “I will never ever again feel the love I felt for her,” he told Sarah Aspin. “Everybody who knew me and knew Amy knew the depth of our love.” “I can’t …

telegraph.co.uk

July 26th, 2011 02:50 AM EDT

Amy Winehouse death: family to hold private funeral for the …

Amy Winehouse performing at the Brit Awards in 2008 Amy Winehouse was urged to visit rehab by her father Mitch shortly before her death Mitch Winehouse speaks to her fans after looking at flowers, pictures and messages left in tribute to Amy Amy Winehouse’s former boyfriend Reg Traviss( L) looks at floral tributes left at Amy’s house Family spokesman Chris Goodman said the private service for family and close friends will be held Tuesday at an undisclosed location. Flowers left by mourners in …

famousfortheworld.blogspot.com

July 26th, 2011 01:56 AM EDT

Autopsy not conclusive on Amy Winehouse death

At this stage, the 27-year-old’s death “is being treated as unexplained and there have been no arrests in connection with the incident, “police said. The singer, beloved for her talent but infamous for erratic public behavior, arrests and drug problems, was found dead at her apartment in London on Saturday.Winehouse’s family said in a statement Sunday it “has been left bereft by the loss of Amy, a wonderful daughter, sister, niece. She leaves a gaping hole in our lives. We are coming together …

dnaindia.com

July 26th, 2011 01:41 AM EDT

Amy Winehouse to be cremated in Golders Green, north London

The ceremony will take place on July 27 even though her cause of death is not yet known as police have said it will take up to four weeks for the test to finish. “The funeral will take place on Tuesday and will be a family and close friends affair, “the Daily Mail quoted a spokesperson for the family as saying on July 25. But the spokesperson didn’t reveal details about the location or time of the funeral.

radaronline.com

July 26th, 2011 01:30 AM EDT

Amy Winehouse The Lost Childhood Photos

By Radar Staff As Amy Winehouse is laid to rest Tuesday, RadarOnline.com takes a look back at the singers rollercoaster life before the triumph, before the tragedy. In rarely-seen photos, we see Amy as a baby at just a year old and then as an adorable, chubby-cheeked 3-year old little girl — images which put a softer touch on the woman most associated for her fast-living ways. By the age of 10 in 1993, Amy grew out the long, jet black hair she famously wore in a beehive hairdo …

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