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Amy Winehouse’s father Mitch has joked that he wanted to be played by George Clooney over Eddie Marsan in biopic Back To Black.Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, the biopic stars Marisa Abela (Industry) as the late singer, alongside Jack O’Connell as Amy’s ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil, Marsan as Mitch, and Lesley Manville as her maternal grandmother.Speaking to The Mail On Sunday about the casting, Mitch said: “I told my friend that Eddie was playing me and he said – excuse my French – ‘Eddie fucking Marsan! He’s not very good-looking.’ I said, ‘I know – I wanted George Clooney!’”Mitch said he requested script changes to Taylor-Johnson over his portrayal, adding: “I sent the first script back. It made me look like a saint – like I should be knighted.

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Penn Badgley saying no to sex scenes in YOU Season 4 has gone down well but would an actress have had the same luxury? If you are as eagle-eyed as Joe Goldberg from Netflix’s psychological thriller YOU, you may have noticed the subtle but significant dialling down of raunchier scenes the show was famous for in earlier seasons. It turns out this is because the former Gossip Girl star asked to do as few sex scenes as possible out of respect for his wife Domino Kirke.

Studiocanal has boarded development on part English-language thriller Smiling Hacker which is currently being written by Audrey Diwan.

Amy Winehouse’s ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil has been spotted for the first time since filming began for the upcoming biopic about the late singer’s life. Besides the odd paparazzi shot while out and about in London, Blake, 40, is rarely seen in the public eye, which is quite the departure from when he was with Amy, and the couple were frequently seen in the tabloids. This week, the former video production assistant was spotted running errands in Leeds as he sported a Champion-branded puffer jacket, blue jeans and a Hundreds Los Angeles baseball cap.

Bonnie Raitt was seen for the first time after unexpectedly winning Song of the Year over a a star-studded field of nominees at the 2023 Grammy Awards on Sunday.While stepping out in Burbank, California on Monday morning, the 73-year-old blues singer looked happy and relaxed while showing off her lovely smile as she met up with friends.Before preparing to catch a flight out of the Los Angeles, the I Can't Make You Love Me hitmaker stopped to chat with some pals while rocking a black cowboy hat. She was dressed in a blue zip-up jacket, black sweatpants, matching sneakers and a pair of oversized shades.   Still smiling: Bonnie Raitt was seen for the first time after unexpectedly winning Song of the Year over a a star-studded field of nominees at the 2023 Grammy Awards on SundayFor her outing, Raitt wore her wavy auburn tresses in a low ponytail and opted not to wear any jewelry. The California native prevailed at the Grammys after beating out Adele, Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Harry Styles, Beyonce, Steve Lacy, DJ Khaled, GAYLE and Kendrick Lamar.Raitt was presented Song of the Year by First Lady Dr.

A lasting impression. Heath Ledger, Audrey Hepburn, Amy Winehouse, Carrie Fisher and more stars left legacies that were rewarded even after their deaths. The celebrities went on to win Grammys, Oscars, Emmys and other awards for their indelible work.

Marisa Abela has unveiled her transformation into Amy Winehouse in a striking first still from upcoming biopic, Back To Black.The British actress, 26, was the spitting image of the tragic singer - who died from alcohol poisoning aged 27 in 2011 - as she sported her signature black beehive and tattoos.Marisa also emulated the Rehab hitmaker as she sported her trademark flicked eyeliner and a mole above her lip, along with shimmering earrings. First look: Marisa Abela has unveiled her transformation into Amy Winehouse in a striking first still from upcoming biopic, Back To BlackThe still showed the star on-stage  singing in the new film - which will be directed by Sam Taylor Johnson.

EXCLUSIVE: Studiocanal’s coveted Amy Winehouse package Back to Black looks to have found a home as sources tell Deadline that Focus Features and Monumental Pictures are partnering with Studiocanal on the new biopic about the Grammy-winning singer who tragically passed away in 2011. Industry breakout Marisa Abela is set to star as Winehouse, with Sam Taylor-Johnson on board to direct.

The Velvelettes member Bertha Barbee McNeal died Thursday at a Kalamazoo, Michigan hospice at the age of 82 after a battle with colon cancer.McNeal and her group - which the late Amy Winehouse said was influential to her - had hit tracks such as Needle in a Haystack and (He Was) Really Saying Something, the latter of which was covered by Bananarama.The Velvelettes' lead singer Cal Gill Street described McNeal to The Detroit News as 'the group historian, and the glue that kept us together.' Details: The Velvelettes member Bertha Barbee McNeal died Thursday at a Kalamazoo, Michigan hospice at the age of 82 after a battle with colon cancer. She was pictured in 2013 in NYC She added, 'She was an angel.

Bertha Barbee McNeal, whose Motown group The Velvelettes had hits with“Needle in a Haystack” and “(He Was) Really Saying Something,” died Thursday in hospice in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was 82 and had colon cancer.

The Modern Music Masters book series expands into the stories of beloved British acts, Arctic Monkeys and Amy Winehouse.

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DEALSHarbourView Equity Partners has acquired the songs catalogue of Incubus. The deal also includes the solo work of guitarist Mike Einziger.Coheed And Cambria have signed a new publishing administration deal with Round Hill Music.

Troye Sivan says Michael Jackson was a huge inspiration to his music career. The ‘Angel Baby’ hitmaker was influenced by the stage presence of the King of Pop - who died in 2009 aged 50 - to make performing his dream career after watching old footage of the 'Bad' superstar. In conversation with his ‘The Idol’ co-star Rachel Sennott for Interview magazine, the 27-year-old singer-songwriter said: “It was 100 percent Michael Jackson.

Amy Winehouse‘s life is in the works.It comes after Halcyon Studio bought the rights to the bestselling book Saving Amy by Daphne Barak, with reports suggesting they plan to turn it into an eight-part show.The series will follow the singer’s relationships, including with her family and father Mitch, as well as her talent and her battle with drug addiction.Writer Mal Young is set to adapt the book, which itself charts six months that Barak and producer Erbil Gunasti spent with Winehouse and her family.“Although her career was cut far too short, Amy was the voice of a generation and we look forward to telling her story in the most poignant way possible,” said Halcyon Studio chief executive David Ellender (via MailOnline).Winehouse died in 2011 aged just 27.

Celebrity SAS: Calum and Maisie are interrogated by blonde femaleStrictly: Matt Goss in tears as he exits the showMillionaire: Richard Madeley calls Jeremy Clarkson 'Chris'Doctor Who: The Power of the Doctor trailerEmmerdale: Samson Dingle clashes with dad SamStrictly: Gorka Marquez backs Helen Skelton in 'defiant' speechEmmerdale: 50th anniversary special teased in trailerStrictly: Claudia apologises after Tony Adams swearsStrictly: Will Mellor coughs after dance and appears unwellStrictly: Shirley Ballas gives feedback to Matt GossA drama on Amy Winehouse’s “troubled life” is set to hit the small screen as a book detailing her song writing genius, addictions to booze and drugs, and difficult relationships is turned into a “poignant” eight-part-drama. The world-famous “Back to Black” singer died in 2011 at the age of just 27, from alcohol poisoning after battling drink and drug addiction.

Entertainment Weekly recently.The 62-year-old went on: “She was very fragile emotionally and, you know, you understood how she could create such moving material, because she has a great depth of feeling and it was very very tragic.”The executive continued: “What an incredible talent, what an incredible voice, what an incredible person she was and it was very, very sad.”The “Back to Black” crooner died at the age of 27 and was found dead in bed at her London home in July 2011. She suffered from drug and alcohol problems for years prior to her death.Winehouse and her musical partner Mark Ronson composed — but never finished — recording a theme in 2008.The 007 bosses decided to go a different route and hired Alicia Keys and Jack White of The White Stripes to record instead.Ronson, 47, announced at the time that he pulled his demo with Winehouse and said she’s “not ready to record any music.” The “Uptown Funk” producer also noted that it would take “some miracle of science” to finish it.White discussed getting the Bond gig in an episode of the podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend this past July and noted that he scored the job at the last minute.

James Bond bosses are hard at work in looking for a new actor to take over as 007 after Daniel Craig stepped down last year. But the franchise leads, Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, are also looking for a new artist to take over the Bond song for the next movie.

Emily Ratajkowski is not a fan of Netflix’s new film ‘Blonde.’ The 31-year-old actress shared her thoughts on social media, joining the online criticism about the Marilyn Monroe biopic starring Ana de Armas.“We love to fetishize female pain,” the model said on TikTok. “Look at Amy Winehouse. Look at Britney Spears.

Addressing her criticism. Emily Ratajkowski did not hold back about the Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde — even though she didn’t have a chance to see the project for herself yet.