Nick Cave and Warren Ellis are composing the score for the upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic, Back to Black. Director Sam Taylor-Johnson shared a few photos of her in the studio with the two musicians on Instagram, saying it was “a dream” to work with Cave and Ellis. In a statement, …
Read More »Amy Winehouse 'Ain't No Spice Girl' in Latest Trailer for 'Back to Black'
Amy Winehouse’s meteoric rise is charted in the latest trailer for Back to Black, the upcoming biopic about the late British singer starring Industry actress Marisa Abela. The new preview finds Winehouse establishing her lofty goals as an artist, milestones she would all-too-quickly reach worldwide: “Do you know what ‘Girl …
Read More »Watch Previously Unseen Footage of Amy Winehouse Singing 'In My Bed' from 2004 Video
In honor of the 20th anniversary of Amy Winehouse‘s debut album Frank, unseen video footage from the artist’s 2004 video shoot for the song “In My Bed” was released Tuesday. The nearly four-minute lyric video was created in conjunction with the picture disc vinyl edition release of Frank, which features …
Read More »Marisa Abela Trained 'Like an Athlete' to Become Amy Winehouse
One does not simply wake up one morning and embody Amy Winehouse. According to vocal coach Anne-Marie Speed, Back to Black star Marisa Abela trained “like an athlete”” to transform into the “Valerie” singer. In aninterview withThe Guardian, Speed opened up about the process of preparing Abela to play the …
Read More »Watch Marisa Abela Embody Amy Winehouse in 'Back to Black' Trailer
Studio Canal has dropped the first international teaser trailer for its forthcoming Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black. The clip showcases Industry actress Marisa Abela as Winehouse, who intones,“I want to be remembered for just being me.” The trailer also offers glimpses of Jack O’Connell as Winehouse’s husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, …
Read More »Amy Winehouse's Personal Journals, Handwritten Lyrics Collected for New Book
A collection of Amy Winehouse’s previously unpublished journals, handwritten lyrics, and personal photos will be released this summer for the first time. Like Kurt Cobain: Journals two decades ago, Amy Winehouse: In Her Wordsprovides an intimate and private look inside the mind of a generational talent who died tragically at …
Read More »Marisa Abela Takes on Amy Winehouse's Signature Beehive for 'Back to Black' Biopic Lead Role
Back to Black, the forthcoming biopic aiming to trace Amy Winehouse‘s journey from Camden girl to celebrity, has found its Amy. The film, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, will feature Industry actress Marisa Abela in the titular role. The 26-year-old was rumored to be joining the movie last year — over …
Read More »Mark Ronson Shares Amy Winehouse's 'Demo Magic' and Raw Vocals
Mark Ronson is giving fans an inside look at the late Amy Winehouse‘s vocal power and his song-making process. On Thursday, Mark Ronson shared videos of the late singer’s raw vocals when recording her iconic song “Back to Black” — from the studio where they recorded it. While stitching a …
Read More »Mark Ronson Says Therapy Helped Him Deal With Being a Workaholic
Mark Ronson appeared on podcast “Out of Office with Rick Kleinman” to discuss his career, as well how “a lot of therapy” has helped him to have healthier relationships and work less. Ronson sat down with host Rich Kleiman, Co-Founder of ThirtyFive Ventures alongside Kevin Durant (and Ronson’s former business …
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