July 24, 2011

Amy Winehouse's family has talked about the tragic death of the singer at the age of 27. Her father Mitch, mother Janis and older brother Alex and other family members released a statement where they described how Amy's passing has left a huge hole in their lives.

"Our family has been left bereft by the loss of Amy, a wonderful daughter, sister, niece. She leaves a gaping hole in our lives," the Winehouse family told Us Weekly. "We are coming together to remember her and we would appreciate some privacy and space at this terrible time."

Bride-to-be Kim Kardashian held a bachelorette party on Saturday, July 23 night not far away from her fiance Kris Humphries' bachelor party. Although they agreed not to meet each other that night, Kim decided to crash his party with some of her entourage for good 10 minutes.

Kim wore a pink sash labeled "Tao Bachelorette" and a tiara when celebrating at Tao Las Vegas. Her sisters, Khloe Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian kept their promise to make the best of it by presenting her with a male-part cake and hiring a mini striper clad in leather. "My sisters are doing everything they can to embarrass me," she told the cheering crowd.

Amy Winehouse's death affects the digital sale of her albums and songs. Hours after it was reported that she was found dead in her London apartment on Saturday, July 23 afternoon, "Back to Black" topped the iTunes chart while the video for the album's lead single, "Rehab", jumped to number 10.

When it was first released, the 2007 album went straight to number one in more than 15 countries. Stateside, it climbed to number 2 on Billboard Hot 200 chart and earned six Grammy nominations in 2008. Meanwhile, the single made it to the top 10 of Billboard Hot 100 and has been sold more than a million units.

Movie lovers have recently seen Lily Collins as the titular character in "Snow White" and they would agree that the other movie about the Disney princess is totally the opposite. "Snow White and the Huntsman" did a presentation at the San Diego Comic Con on Saturday, July 23 and among those shared are the first look of the main characters.

Instead of dressed in the trademark blue and yellow gown, Kristen Stewart's Snow White is hidden inside heavy armor. "It makes you feel kind of strong occasionally, sometimes. You kind of feel tiny. My tiny bobblehead...my pinhead kind of sticks out of this thing," Stewart said of the costume designed by Oscar winner Colleen Atwood.

Amy Winehouse's death is mourned by many artists and public figures from various fields who regret the fact that such talent went to waste. Mark Ronson who has collaborated with her numerous times, tweeted, "She was my musical soulmate & like a sister to me. This is one of the saddest days of my life."

Tony Bennett was the last singer to work with her in a studio back in March. "She was an extraordinary musician with a rare intuition as a vocalist and I am truly devastated that her exceptional talent and has come to such an early end," he said in a statement.

Rhys Ifans may have delivered his job as "The Amazing Spider-Man" panelist at San Diego Comic Con well, but there was an incident before that. Words are, the movie's villain was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery shortly before the panel started on Friday, July 22 at 1:45 P.M. However, this is the case of he said she said.

TheWrap acquired a statement from a police that the actor shoved a female security guard and appeared intoxicated. He was trying to enter the Hall H where the panel was held but when one of his entourage could not get in, he shoved the guard. "He was aggressive and belligerent," Lt. Andra Brown said. "He was ...berating everyone from the security staff to the United States of America."

Grammy-winning singer Amy Winehouse has passed away at the age of 27. Previously an unconfirmed story, the death has now been mentioned in a press release from the Metropolitan Police but cause of death remains "unexplained".

Winehouse's body was found in her apartment in London on Saturday, July 23 afternoon. "Police were called by London Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 shortly before 16.05hrs today, Saturday 23 July, following reports of a woman found deceased," a statement from the police force which didn't mention Winehouse's name read. "On arrival officers found the body of a 27-year-old female who was pronounced dead at the scene."

"Lost" may have gone for a year now but the fascination was still present at this year's San Diego Comic Con. During "Entertainment Weekly Presents...Totally LOST: One Year Later", the show's executive producers Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof did not only come in support but also shared a never-before-seen video.

The Friday, July 22 panel took place at room 5AB at 3:30 P.M., attended also by "Lost" gurus Jeff "Doc" Jensen and Dan "Dan" Snierson . Cuse, who appeared in full Imperial Stormtrooper regalia, and Lindelof were the surprise guests of the night. They teased the audience whether they should let a hidden footage be revealed and finally gave in.