In pics: Best biopics to watch out for

Have a look at some of the most talked about biopics Directed by Ketan Mehta, Raja Ravi Varma's biopic stars Randeep Hooda and Nandana Sen. After being stuck in controversies for long, the film is expected to be released this year. Filmmaker Anurag Basu is all set to make a film based on the life of legendary singer Kishore Kumar. 'Rockstar' actor Ranbir Kapoor is said to play the lead role in the film.
03:49 PM, Feb 15, 2012

Amy Winehouse's parents accept Grammy

Amy Winehouse's parents accept Grammy Los Angeles: One of the Grammy show's most poignant moments was one that TV viewers didn't see. When Tony Bennett received the Grammy Sunday for best pop performance by a duo or group for his duet with Amy Winehouse, he invited the late singer's parents to join him on stage during the awards ceremony's pre-show segment. "We shouldn't be here. Our darling daughter should be here," Winehouse's father, Mitch, said...
11:31 AM, Feb 13, 2012

And the 2012 Grammy Award winners are...

And the 2012 Grammy Award winners are... Winners in selected major categories at Sunday's 54th Annual Grammy Awards: Record Of The Year " Rolling In The Deep Adele Album Of The Year " 21 Adele Song Of The Year " Rolling In The Deep Adele Adkins And Paul Epworth (Song Writer Award) Best New Artist - Bon Iver Best Pop Solo Performance - Adele Someone Like You Best Rock Album - Foo Fighters Wasting Light Best Pop...
10:23 AM, Feb 13, 2012

Amy Winehouse's home turned into shrine

Amy Winehouse's home turned into shrine London: Mitch Winehouse, father of late singer Amy Winehouse, has turned her home into a shrine following her death there in July. The 27-year-old singer was found dead in her north London home and her father Mitch says he still can't bear to touch some of the items in the property because he is still haunted by her tragic death, Contactmusic reported. "I can't bring myself to move some things....
01:36 PM, Dec 13, 2011

Winehouse wrote full 3rd CD, planned supergroup

Winehouse wrote full 3rd CD, planned supergroup New York: Amy Winehouse had written all the songs that were to appear on her third album. She even picked out song titles. But music producer Salaam Remi said the soul singer, who died over the summer, was not rushing to release that new material, instead planning to drop a jazz album first with a "supergroup" including ?uestlove of the Roots. "She had written down everything she wanted to do,"...
01:04 PM, Nov 17, 2011

New Winehouse songs evoke bittersweet memories

New Winehouse songs evoke bittersweet memories Los Angeles: Two previously unreleased songs from Amy Winehouse aired on radio stations this week ahead of her posthumous album, generating mostly positive comments from critics and bittersweet memories for fans. The reggae-infused track 'Our Day Will Come' premiered on BBC's Radio 1 station on Thursday and is a cover of Ruby & The Romantics's classic song. Another, 'Like Smoke', is a collaboration with rapper Nas, and it premiered on...
02:32 PM, Nov 04, 2011

Winehouse's unheard album to be released

Winehouse's unheard album to be released London: Late singer Amy Winehouse's unheard tracks are set to be compiled and released in December by her father Mitch. The tragic singer's father Mitch has revealed he was impressed by the songs that his daughter recorded before her death in July and wants to share them with her fans. "I spent so much time chasing after Amy - telling her off - that I never realised what a true...
12:11 PM, Nov 01, 2011

Amy Winehouse died from too much alcohol

Amy Winehouse died from too much alcohol London: Amy Winehouse died as the unintended consequence of drinking too much alcohol, a British coroner ruled on Wednesday. Coroner Suzanne Greenaway gave a verdict of "death by misadventure," saying the singer died of accidental alcohol poisoning. "The unintended consequence of such potentially fatal levels (of alcohol) was her sudden and unexpected death," Greenaway said. The singer, who had fought drug and alcohol problems for years, was found dead in...
08:16 PM, Oct 26, 2011

Amy Winehouse died of seizure during detox?

Amy Winehouse died of seizure during detox? New York: The late Amy Winehouse's father says the singer might have died after suffering a seizure during detox. Mitch Winehouse says Amy, who was found dead in her home in North London on July 23, might have suffered an overdose from a powerful anti-anxiety drug and suffered a seizure during detox, reports people.com. "Everything Amy did, she did to excess. She drank to excess and did detox to excess,"...
07:36 PM, Sep 11, 2011

No illegal drugs in Winehouse toxicology report

No illegal drugs in Winehouse toxicology report London: Toxicology tests showed there were no illegal substances in British singer Amy Winehouse's system when she died last month aged 27, her spokesman said on Tuesday. In a statement, he added that alcohol was present, but that it could not be determined what part, if any, it played in her death. "Toxicology results returned to the Winehouse family by authorities have confirmed that there were no illegal substances in...
11:56 AM, Aug 24, 2011

Winehouse's album back on Billboard 200

Winehouse's album back on Billboard 200 Late British singer Amy Winehouse's album Back To Black has re-entered the Billboard 200 US music chart, where it is at ninth place. Also, her 2004 debut release Frank has climbed up the chart at 37, reports contactmusic.com. Meanwhile, singer Adele's 21 is at number one for the 11th non-consecutive week. Singer Amy Winehouse, who had been struggling with an addiction problem, is believed to have drank herself to death...
01:10 PM, Jul 28, 2011

Winehouse family, friends attend funeral

Winehouse family, friends attend funeral London: Wearing dark suits, black dresses and the occasional beehive hairdo, friends and family said goodbye to Amy Winehouse Tuesday with prayers, tears, laughter and song at an emotional funeral ceremony. "Amy was the greatest daughter, family member and friend you could ever have," said her father, Mitch Winehouse, in a section of the eulogy released by a family spokesman. The singer's father, mother and brother were joined by Winehouse's...
01:17 PM, Jul 27, 2011

M.I.A. dedicates song to late Amy Winehouse

M.I.A. dedicates song to late Amy Winehouse London: Rapper M.I.A. has unveiled a song in honour of tragic singer Amy Winehouse. The "Paper Planes" hitmaker released a track called "27", paying tribute to the gallery of rocks stars whose lives were claimed at that age, reports contactmusic.com. She told followers on Twitter.com the song was written months ago but never released, adding: "R.I.P A.M.Y." M.I.A. also posted the song's full lyrics, which include the lines, "All rock...
01:25 PM, Jul 26, 2011

Winehouse drank herself to death?

Winehouse drank herself to death? London: Singer Amy Winehouse, who had been struggling with an addiction problem, is believed to have drank herself to death after meeting her mother for lunch. The 27-year-old singer was found dead at her home by a bodyguard Saturday. She was believed to be "devastated" after splitting up with her on-off boyfriend, director Reg Traviss, who was seen outside her home hours after her body was discovered. It has been...
02:43 PM, Jul 25, 2011
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