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Amy Winehouse



Winehouse was ranked number two on Richard Blackwell's 48th annual "Ten Worst Dressed Women" list, behind Victoria Beckham.[105] In Paris, she performed what was described as a "well-executed 40 minute" set at the opening of a Fendi boutique.[106]

Winehouse joined a campaign to stop a block of flats being built beside the George Tavern, a famous London East End music venue. Campaign supporters feared the residential development would end the spot's lucrative sideline as a film and photo location, on which it relies to survive.[107]

As part of a breast cancer awareness campaign Winehouse appeared in a revealing photograph for the April 2008 issue of Easy Living magazine. [108]

Winehouse has an estimated £10m fortune, tying her for tenth place in the Sunday Times listing of the wealth of musicians under age thirty.[109]. It was reported she earned about £1m singing at two private parties during Paris Fashion Week.[110]

Controversy

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Winehouse's dichotomous public image of critical and commercial success versus personal turmoil has proven to be controversial. In November 2007, the opening night of a 17-date tour was marred by booing and walkouts at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham. A music critic for the Birmingham Mail newspaper said it was "one of the saddest nights of my life...I saw a supremely talented artist reduced to tears, stumbling around the stage and, unforgivably, swearing at the audience."[111] Other concerts ended similarly,[112][113] until she announced on November 27, 2007, that her performances and public appearances were cancelled for the remainder of 2007, citing doctor advice to take a complete rest. A statement issued by concert promoter Live Nation blamed "the rigours involved in touring and the intense emotional strain that Amy has been under in recent weeks" for the decision.[114]

The New Statesman magazine called Winehouse "a filthy-mouthed, down-to-earth diva,"[115] while Newsweek magazine called her "a perfect storm of sex kitten, raw talent and poor impulse control."[116] Karen Heller with The Philadelphia Inquirer summarized the maelstrom this way:

She's only 24 with six Grammy nods, crashing headfirst into success and despair, with a codependent husband in jail, exhibitionist parents with questionable judgment, and the paparazzi documenting her emotional and physical distress. Meanwhile, a haute designer (Karl Lagerfeld) appropriates her disheveled style and eating issues to market to the elite while proclaiming her the new Bardot.[117]

By 2008, her continued drug problems threatened her career. Even as Nick Gatfield, the president of Island Records, toyed with the idea of releasing Winehouse "to deal with her problems", he remarked on her talent, saying, "It’s a reflection of her status [in the U.S.] that when you flick through the TV coverage [of the Grammys] it’s her image they use."[78]

In the days before her entry into rehabilitation, The Times, in a break with its normal custom of not devoting space to the "saga of pop singers," editorialized that the state should force the singer into rehabilitation. The editorial, in part, read, "The State's actions could save a great talent. She desperately needs to be brought into rehabilitation and, this time, to stay put there for weeks if not months."

The 2008 NME Awards reflected mixed feelings toward Winehouse. The singer was nominated for awards in the categories of "Villain of the Year", "Best Solo Artist", and "Best Music DVD" and won in the category of "Worst Dressed Performer".[118][119]. In its third annual list, Glamour Magazine named Winehouse the third worst dressed British Woman.[120]

Post-Grammys, some questioned whether Winehouse should have been honored with the awards given her recent personal and drug problems.[121][122][123][124] Natalie Cole (who battled her own substance-abuse problems while winning a Grammy for Best New Artist in 1975[125]) remarked, "I think the girl is talented, gifted, but it's not right for her to be able to have her cake and eat it too. She needs to get herself together."[125]

In an opinion newspaper commentary, Antonio Maria Costa, executive director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, said that the alleged drug habits of Winehouse and other celebrities sends a bad message "to others who are vulnerable to addiction" and undermines the efforts of other celebrities trying to raise awareness of problems in Africa, now that more cocaine used in Europe passes through Africa.[126] Winehouse's spokesperson called Costa a "ludicrous man" and noted that "Amy has never given a quote about drugs or flaunted it in any way. She's had some problems and is trying to get better. The U.N. should get its own house in order."[127] Graeme Pearson, the former head of Scotland's drug enforcement agency, criticised Winehouse and Kate Moss for making going to rehab a badge of honour, thus giving the false impression that quitting drugs is easy, because many can not afford to go to clinics.[128]

In an April 2008 poll conducted by Sky News, Winehouse was named the second greatest "ultimate heroine" by the UK population at large, topping the voting for that category of those polled under 25 years old.[129] Psychologist Donna Dawson commented that the results demonstrate women like Winehouse who have "a certain sense of vulnerability or have had to fight against some adversity in their lives” receive recognition.[129] Winehouse was voted the second most hated personality in the United Kingdom in a poll conducted one month later by Marketing Magazine.[130]

London's Mall Galleries opened an exhibit in May 2008 which includes a sculpture of Winehouse, entitled Excess. The piece has the singer sitting on top of a smashed champagne bottle, a pool of liquid beneath her feet. The body is covered with what appeared to be tiny pills, while one outstretched hand holds a wine glass.[131]

June 2008 brought a report that Winehouse, singing a disparaging chant about blacks, the disabled, and homosexuals, and containing racial epithets about Asians, was taped by husband Fielder-Civil, despite assurances to her that he was not filming.[132] Winehouse denied allegations that she was a racist, saying "I don't want to play anything down, but I'm the least racist person going."[132] Winehouse added that the images were taken during "really, really happy times."[132]

Discography

Main article: Amy Winehouse discography

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Title Result
2004 Ivor Novello Awards Best Contemporary Song (musically and lyrically) "Stronger Than Me" Won
BRIT Awards Best Female Solo Artist Nominated
Best Urban Act Nominated
Mercury Music Prize Album of the Year Frank Shortlisted
2007 South Bank Show awards Best Pop Won
BRIT Awards British Album Back to Black Nominated
Best Female Solo Artist Won
Elle Style Awards Best British music act Won
Ivor Novello Awards Best Contemporary Song "Rehab" Won
Greatest Britons Musical Achievement Won
Mercury Music Prize Album of the Year Back to Black Shortlisted
Popjustice £20 Music Prize Best British pop single of the year "Rehab" Won
Q Awards Best Album Back to Black Won
MOBO Awards Best UK Female Won
MTV Video Music Awards Female Artist of the Year Nominated
Best New Artist Nominated
Video of the Year "Rehab" Nominated
MTV Europe Music Awards Most Addictive Track "Rehab" Nominated
Album of the Year Back to Black Won
Artist's Choice Won
World Music Awards World's Best-Selling New Artist Nominated
World's Best-Selling Pop/Rock Female Artist Nominated
Vibe Awards Breakthrough Artist of the Year Nominated
2008 Grammy Awards Record of the Year "Rehab" Won
Album of the Year Back to Black Nominated
Song of the Year "Rehab" Won
Best New Artist Won
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance "Rehab" Won
Best Pop Vocal Album Back to Black Won
Brit Awards Best British Single "Valerie" Nominated
NME Awards Villain of the Year Nominated
Worst Dressed Performer Won
Best Music DVD "I told you I was trouble" Nominated
Best Solo Artist Nominated
Ivor Novello Awards Best Song Musically and Lyrically "Love Is A Losing Game"[133] Won
Best Song Musically and Lyrically "You Know I'm No Good" Nominated
Best Selling Song "Rehab[134] Nominated
Preceded by
Carrie Underwood		 Grammy Award for Best New Artist
2008		 Succeeded by
TBD

Notes

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  29. ^ Harris, Chris. "'American Idol' Champ Jordin Sparks Fails To Ignite The Charts, Barely Cracking Billboard Top 10." MTV.com. 28 November 2007. Retrieved on 2007-12-13
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  35. ^ "Pop, Dance, Traditional Pop and Rock." Los Angeles Times.
  36. ^ "Production, Non-Classical; Surround Sound; Production, Classical; Classical; Music Video." Los Angeles Times.
  37. ^ Gamboa, Glenn. "Amy Winehouse takes home 5 Grammy Awards." Newsday. 11 February 2008.
  38. ^ Martens, Todd. "Groban's 'Noel' matches Elvis' mark." Los Angeles Times 13 December 2007
  39. ^ Martens, Todd. "Winehouse, Hancock see post-Grammy bump." Los Angeles Times. 20 February 2008.
  40. ^ "Macdonald Bumps Radiohead From U.K. Album Chart." Billboard.com. 14 January 2008.
  41. ^ Colothan, Scott. "Amy Winehouse's Label Thank Media Frenzy For Record Sales." Gigwise.com. 31 January 2008.
  42. ^ "Winehouse, McCartney Play at Brit Awards." Associated Press. 20 February 2008. Also available at WebCite.org.
  43. ^ Amy Winehouse back on top of UK album chart. NME.com. 2 March 2008.
  44. ^ UK's Top Ten best-selling albums of the 21st century. NME.com. 12 March 2008.
  45. ^ R.E.M. Earns Eighth U.K. No. 1 Album Billboard.com 7 April, 2008
  46. ^ "Amy Winehouse misses beat for Ivor Novello award." The Times. 23 May 2008.
  47. ^ "Novello first for Winehouse." The Guardian. 22 April 2008.
  48. ^ Amy Winehouse - The Girl Done Good DVD Review. Underground Online.
  49. ^ Amy Winehouse - the Girl Done Good. Amazon.co.uk.
  50. ^ Williams, Owen. Prince asks Amy Winehouse to duet with him. Showbiz Spy. Retrieved 11 October 2007
  51. ^ George Michael wants to sing with Amy Winehouse. sofeminine.co.uk Retrieved 16 October 2007
  52. ^ Winehouse heading to Jamaica for Bob Marley inspiration. Jamaica Gleaner. 22 January 2008.
  53. ^ Herndon, Jessica. "Amy Winehouse Gets Back to Work." People. 15 April, 2008
  54. ^ Pete Doherty names Amy Winehouse collaboration. New Musical Express. Retrieved 3 December 2007
  55. ^ Pete And Amy To Duet MTV UK 12 May, 2008
  56. ^ Doherty swaps music for football . BBC.co.uk. 19 May 2008.
  57. ^ Daily Star 25 May, 2008
  58. ^ Wilkes, Neil. "Winehouse camps in style at Glastonbury." DigitalSpy 2007-06-24. Retrieved on 2007-06-25.
  59. ^ Bruitzman, Dennis. "Headliner Amy Winehouse cancels Provinssirock."
  60. ^ "Winehouse performs gig in Lisbon." BBC.co.uk. 31 May, 2008
  61. ^ "Winehouse to play at Mandela gig." BBC.co.uk. 31 May, 2008
  62. ^ a b Amy Winehouse to play Glastonbury. BBC1 Radio. 21 May 2008.
  63. ^ Winehouse to play at V Festival. BBC.co.uk. 4 March 2008.
  64. ^ Oxegen 2008 summary Virtual Festivals. Virtual Festivals.com. 2008.
  65. ^ Winehouse to play T in the Park BBC News. 13 March 2008.
  66. ^ Bestival.net web site.
  67. ^ "Isle of Wight to host 4 music events." Reuters.com. 11 May 2008.
  68. ^ "Pete Doherty and Amy Winehouse to perform together at Albert Hall." Scotland Daily Record. 3 May 2008.
  69. ^ Singer Amy Winehouse weds in Miami Beach. Yahoo News. Retrieved May 18, 2007.
  70. ^ Winehouse: 'I attack Blake'. PR-inside.com. 12 June 2007.
  71. ^ Amy Winehouse bailed over drugs video The Telegraph 8 May, 2008
  72. ^ Winehouse Bloody, Bruised in UK Photos Associated Press 24 August, 2007
  73. ^ Fans Urged to boycott Winehouse. BBC News. 23 August 2007.
  74. ^ Who'd be a pop star's parent? BBC News. 17 March 2008.
  75. ^ Sherwin, Adam. "Amy Winehouse seeks help for drug problem after fresh pictures." Times Online. 6 December 2007.
  76. ^ Rubin, Courtney. "Amy Winehouse 'Determined' to Attend Grammys." People. 10 December 2007.
  77. ^ "Amy Winehouse living with her father, under 24 hour watch." The Daily Telegraph. 24 January 2008.
  78. ^ a b c "Winehouse may be charged over drugs video." The Times. 24 January 2008.
  79. ^ Amy takes the rehab route Times of India 29 January, 2008
  80. ^ "Winehouse Questioned About Drugs." New York Times. 7 February 2008.
  81. ^ Rep: Amy Winehouse Not Returning to Rehab US Magazine 26 March, 2008
  82. ^ Sherwin, Adam. "Amy Winehouse nominated for three Ivor Novello awards." Timesonline.co.uk. 21 March 2008.
  83. ^ "Amy Winehouse cautioned for assault." The Telegraph. 26 April 2008.
  84. ^ "Papa Winehouse committed to Amy’s care." Boston Herald Wire Services. 28 April 2008.
  85. ^ Amy and Pete post YouTube video. BBC.co.uk. 17 May 2008].
  86. ^ "Fans saddened by Winehouse and Doherty clip." Croydon Guardien.
  87. ^ Winehouse settles copyright claim? Yahoo! Music News. 9 September 2007.
  88. ^ "Winehouse arrested after drugs found in hotel." The Independent. 19 October 2007.
  89. ^ White, Nicholas. "Amy Winehouse summoned to appear in court in Norway for drug conviction." People magazine. 27 December 2007
  90. ^ Norway Court Postpones Winehouse Hearing 27 February, 2008 Associated Press
  91. ^ "Winehouse is arrested by police." BBC.co.uk. 18 December 2007.
  92. ^ a b "Crime: Amy Winehouse's husband pleads guilty to GBH and cover-up." The Guardian Unlimited. 10 June 2008.
  93. ^ a b Amy Winehouse husband Blake Fielder-Civil ‘used her money to pay off victim’ The Times 11 June, 2008
  94. ^ Singer absent from 'plot' meeting BBC News 11 June, 2008
  95. ^ 'Grammy nominee Amy Winehouse’s U.S. visa troubles." Los Angeles Times. 5 February 2008.
  96. ^ "Blake Fielder-Civil overdoses in jail." Boston Herald. 18 February 2008.
  97. ^ "Winehouse apologises for slapping incident." 26 April 2008.
  98. ^ "Winehouse cautioned over assault." BBC Entertainment. 26 April 2008.
  99. ^ Amy Winehouse bailed on drug charges. NEWS.com.au. Retrieved on May 8, 2008.
  100. ^ "Amy Winehouse bailed over drugs video." The Telegraph. 8 May 2008.
  101. ^ "Amy Winehouse released after arrest over 'drugs video'." The Times. 8 May 2008.
  102. ^ "Crown Prosecution Service Press Release." 14 May 2008.
  103. ^ a b "Ex-Scotland Yard Chief: 'Amy Winehouse Getting Away With Drug Use'." Gigwise. 15 May 2008.
  104. ^ "Amy Winehouse escapes charges over drug video." Asian News International. 15 May 2008.
  105. ^ "Beckham, Winehouse top worst-dressed list." United Press International. 8 January 2008.
  106. ^ "Amy Winehouse performs at Fendi opening." United Press International. 3 March 2008.
  107. ^ "Inn crowd battle for pub." Evening Standard. 31 January 2008.
  108. ^ Amy Winehouse poses for naked photos NME 20 March, 2008
  109. ^ Amy Winehouse joins rich list. BBC News. 24 April 2008.
  110. ^ Why music stars are playing private parties The Times 1 June, 2008
  111. ^ Coleman, Andy. "Amy Winehouse Birmingham Show ends in chaos." Birmingham Mail. 2007-11-15. Accessed 2008-01-06.
  112. ^ "Winehouse in the doghouse after 'atrocious' tour debut." Associated Press. 2007-12-13.
  113. ^ "Amy Winehouse fans revolt after shambolic gig." New Musical Express. 26 November 2007.
  114. ^ "Amy Winehouse scraps all concerts." BBC News. 27 November 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-13.
  115. ^ Rogers, Jude. "Year of the woman". New Statesman. 135 (4822):36–38. 2006-12-11.
  116. ^ Alston, Joshua. "Soul on Ice, And a Twist". Newsweek. 149 (11):60. 2007-03-12.
  117. ^ Heller, Karen. "The ruin of a talent, shrilly told by tabloids." The Philadelphia Inquirer. December 12, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-12-12
  118. ^ "Record seven NME nominations for Arctic Monkeys." The Times. 29 January 2008.
  119. ^ NME Award Webpage
  120. ^ "Fashion queen Kate back on top." ITN. 7 April 2008.
  121. ^ Jones, Steve and Brian Mansfield. "Winehouse and West: Big night". USA Today. 11 February 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-15
  122. ^ Winehouse wins big - Editorial/Op-Ed. Hofstra University Chronicle. 14 February 2008.
  123. ^ Adams, Pam. "To embrace or reject 'Rehab'?". Peoria Journal Star. 14 February 2008.
  124. ^ Showbiz Tonight: Amy Winehouse Grammys: Rewarded for Bad Behavior? CNN.com. 12 February 2008.
  125. ^ a b Sundel, Jenny and Stephen M. Silverman. "Natalie Cole: Amy's Wins Send a 'Bad Message'." People. 11 February 2008.
  126. ^ Costa, Antonio Maria. "Every line of cocaine means a little part of Africa dies." The Observer 9 March 2008.
  127. ^ Anti-drugs chief hits out at Winehouse, Moss. CNN.com. 9 March 2008.
  128. ^ "Scots drugs chief says Kate Moss and Amy Winehouse make rehab chic." The Times. 18 May 2008.
  129. ^ a b Amy Winehouse Is The UK's 'Ultimate Heroine' Amongst under 25s Gigwise 23 April,2008
  130. ^ "Heather Mills Voted Most Hated Personality In The United Kingdom." Gigwise. 16 May 2008.
  131. ^ "Amy Winehouse sculpture to go on display." The Telegraph. 14 May 2008.
  132. ^ a b c "Amy Winhouse Apologizes." MTV. 9 June 2008.
  133. ^ Amy Winehouse's lyrics used in Cambridge exam. www.nme.com. Retrieved on 2008-06-05.
  134. ^ Gibson, Owen. "Novello first for Winehouse." The Guardian. 22 April 2008.

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NAME Winehouse, Amy
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Winehouse, Amy Jade
SHORT DESCRIPTION English singer-songwriter
DATE OF BIRTH 14 September 1983
PLACE OF BIRTH London, England
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