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A UK judge has ordered Mitch Winehouse, father of the late singer Amy Winehouse, to make nearly £1 million in interim costs payments to two of his daughter's friends after his legal claims against them were dismissed, according to Euronews and the BBC.

Entertainment News / Music Times / July 23

Amy Winehouse's Legacy Endures 15 Years After Her Deatha

Fifteen years after Amy Winehouse died at 27, her influence can still be heard across British music. It is carried not only through anniversary tributes and catalog milestones, but through artists including Adele, RAYE and Olivia Dean, who have spoken about Winehouse's impact or emerged from the musical territory she helped open.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 18

Keith Richards on Amy Winehouse: 'A sad story with so much more potential'

Keith Richards says Amy Winehouse was a “sad story” who “had so much more potential”. The Rolling Stones have covered Amy’s You Know I’m No Good on their latest album Foreign Tongues and rocker Keith called Amy – who died in 2011 of alcohol poisoning after binge drinking following a period of abstinence – “one of the best to come out of England”.

Entertainment News / Music Times / May 9

RAYE Addresses Amy Winehouse Comparison and Online Criticism

RAYE is speaking out about online criticism and comparisons to late music icon Amy Winehouse, saying the comments have taken on a painful meaning for her.

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20 stars who won major awards posthumously

Sadly, not every star lives to see all the awards they've won. These 20 celebrities received major honors posthumously.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / February 28

Mark Ronson honours Amy Winehouse during emotional BRITs tribute

Mark Ronson delivered a heartfelt salute to Amy Winehouse as he accepted the Outstanding Contribution to Music award at the BRIT Awards in Manchester on Saturday (28.02.26), reflecting on the partnership that transformed his life and career.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / February 18

Why Amy Winehouse’s band going back on tour 20 years after release of Back to Black

Amy Winehouse’s original band is launching a 30-date tour. To celebrate 20 years since the release of the tragic singer’s album Back to Black, the group – led by Dale Davis – will kick off the shows in York on October 22.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / January 22

RAYE subjected to 'nasty' trolling over similarities to late Amy Winehouse

RAYE has spoken candidly about the “nasty” and “evil” online trolling she has faced over comparisons to the late Amy Winehouse, revealing that the abuse has been so intense it directly inspired themes on her upcoming album.

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25 famous songs that took less than a day to write

Have you ever wondered about the time and energy that go into songwriting? Some masterpieces take months to create, while others are finished within a few hours. Whether just the lyrics, the melody, or everything at once, here are 25 famous songs that were written in less than a day.

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25 captivating live performances you can watch on YouTube right now

There’s something about live music that adds a raw, emotional layer to the equation. While you might not have been able to be there in person, you can still witness some of the best live performances from afar — or, rather, on beloved YouTube.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 24, 2025

Amy Winehouse’s parents reunite to pay tribute to tragic singer 14 years after her death

Amy Winehouse’s parents have reunited to pay tribute to the singer 14 years after her death. Mitch Winehouse, 74, and his ex-partner Janis, 70, were seen

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The 25 greatest music documentaries from this century

Music fans have had a plethora of fantastic documentaries to choose from this century. Spanning all genres of music, here are 25 of the best.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 9, 2025

Marisa Abela found it 'difficult' to deal with the sudden fame that came with playing Amy Winehouse

Marisa Abela had to come off social media when she played Amy Winehouse. The 28-year-old actress starred as tragic singer Amy- who died in 2011 at the age of 27 - in the biopic 'Back To Black' and felt as if she was "jumping in at the deep end" as she was presented to the world as an on-screen version of the legendary singer.

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The best hip-hop albums of 2024

In no particular order, let's take a look back at some of the standout hip-hop albums that defined 2024.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / April 11, 2024

Critics Slam New Amy Winehouse Biopic “Back to Black”

First reactions to Back to Black, the new Amy Winehouse biopic starring Marisa Abela, are rolling in, and they are not positive. The film has landed a rotten rating of 52% on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics calling it "a terrible film" and "salacious and cruel".

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20 of the best breakup albums

We've all been there. Sometimes, what we need to get us through a broken heart is the perfect playlist. Scroll through the list below to read about 20 of the best breakup albums, from Beyoncé's highly-praised Lemonade to Drake's 2011 masterpiece, Take Care.

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Fuzzworthy: 20 memorable songs about hair

We've seen artists make statements with their hairstyles, such as Ariana Grande's high ponytail, Amy Winehouse's beehive updo, Dolly Parton's blonde tresses, or KISS rocking jet black hair color. But we've also heard them be inspired by hair when it comes to creating music.

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'27 Club' members you might not have heard of

We all know about famous members of the "27 Club" like Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin, and Amy Winehouse, but there’s a slew of them that aren’t as widely recognized.

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The 25 greatest final albums

Often a band or musical artist doesn't know when it's time to call it a career — at least in terms of putting out studio albums, complete with original material. Sometimes they've truly reached the end of the line, while unforeseen circumstances, such as tragedy, leaves no point to moving forward.

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Just for kicks: 20 memorable songs about shoes

From Nancy Sinatra to Amy Winehouse, here is a list of songs referencing different kinds of footwear.

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25 songs with a person's name in the title

Whether it's a friend, partner, relative, or stranger, anyone could be an artist's muse, to the point of even getting a song named after them. Here are 25 songs that feature a person's name in the title.

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21 excellent music documentaries that you can stream right now

From a look behind the scenes at the making of David Bowie's final albums to profiles of icons like Bob Dylan, Dolly Parton, and Whitney Houston, these 21 music documentaries are perfect for fans of all genres.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / April 5, 2021

Listen to 'new' Nirvana song 'Drowned in the Sun' generated by AI software

OK, this may be confusing. But stay with us. It's worth it. Over The Bridge, "an organization that empowers musicians to reclaim their lives from their mental health struggles," launched a series called "Lost Tapes of the 27 Club." The premise is based upon the long-established name given to the group of artists who have died at 27 years old.

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