Amy Winehouse Toxicology Results

The toxicology results of late singer Amy Winehouse show that she did not have any illegal substances in her body when she died. Alcohol was shown in her system but it is unclear if it played a role in her death. In July, she was found dead at her north London home. Her family states that she was overcoming her drug addiction during the time she died.

Singer Amy Winehouse Dead

The singer Amy Winehouse was found dead in her London home on Saturday at the age of 27. The cause of death is possibly due to drug overdose even though the cause has not been confirmed yet.

Singer Madonna Getting Divorce

The singer Madonna is getting divorced after almost eight years of marriage to her husband Guy Ritchie. They have not agreed on a financial settlement and child custody yet. They have approximately $525 million in worth and most of that belongs to Madonna. Ritchie has approximately $35 million in worth. The couple owns homes in London, Los Angeles, and New York. They also own a retreat in Wiltshire.

The court judgment will be based on who came into the marriage with what and the assets that they have will be divided equally. The needs of the children will also be considered. The children they have are 8 year old Rocco and 3year old David Banda, who was adopted in Malawi in 2006. Madonna also has a 12 year old daughter named Lourdes from a previous relationship with personal trainer Carlos Leon.

Rapper Busta Rhymes allowed to Enter Britain

The rapper Busta Rhymes has won the right to enter Britain to perform at a charity concert. A High Court judge ruled that he could play at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Friday, even though he is challenging the British government’s decision to keep him out of the country. The concert is for charity, where people who completed four hours of volunteer work were rewarded with a concert ticket.

Rapper Busta Rhymes Refused Entry into Britain

The rapper Busta Rhymes was refused to be allowed to enter Britain on Thursday. He was detained by immigration officers who said that the refusal was based on unresolved convictions in the United States. Busta Rhymes had to remain in custody in London while legal steps were taken to try to change the decision. His lawyer presented papers to support him being allowed entry but authorities arranged for him to fly back to Amsterdam. His lawyers then got an injunction from a High Court judge to prevent him from being sent back.

Busta Rhymes was scheduled to appear at a concert on Friday at London's mammoth Albert Hall. The rapper Ludacris has agreed to take his place.

Judge Allows Wesley Snipes to Travel

Judge William Terrell has allowed the actor Wesley Snipes to leave the United States to work on two movies. His lawyers are still working on trying to appeal his income tax convictions. The judge approved for him to be able to travel to London and Bangkok.

Snipes plans to be in London, England for three days this month to do post-production editing of the movie “Gallowwalker.” He will also be in Bangkok, Thailand for eight weeks to film the movie “Chasing the Dragon.”

In February, Snipes was convicted of three counts of willfully failing to file income taxes. He has appealed the convictions and a three year prison sentence to the 11^th Circuit Court in Atlanta.

Nelson Mandela in London to Celebrate Birthday

Nelson Mandela, the former South African president, is in London for the week to celebrate his 90^th birthday. He is set to attend an outdoor concert that is in his honor in Hyde Park on this coming Friday. The performances will include Queen, Annie Lennox, Leona Lewis, and the Soweto Gospel Choir. Amy Winehouse will also perform if her doctors say that it is okay for her to do so. The proceeds from the concert will go to 46664 charity, which is the AIDS charity named after the number Mandela wore while he was imprisoned by South Africa’s apartheid authorities.

Mandela is also set to meet supporters, which include Prime Minister Gordon Brown, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, and talkshow host Oprah Winfrey. The concert coincides with the 20^th anniversary of London’s Free Mandela concert. Mandela was released from prison in 1990 after being incarcerated for 27 years and was elected as the first black president in South Africa in 1994.

Amy Winehouse Diagnosed with Emphysema

The singer Amy Winehouse has been found to have early stage emphysema and she has lung damage from smoking crack cocaine and cigarettes. She has an irregular heartbeat and has been warned that if she keeps smoking drugs she will have to wear an oxygen mask and her voice will be ruined. The severity of her drug use could possibly kill her if she doesn’t stop. There has reported to be nodules around her chest area and dark marks. She also only has 70 percent lung capacity.

Winehouse collapsed at her home in north London last week on Monday after signing autographs for a group of fans. She was taken to a hospital in London for testing and stayed there all week long.

Amy Winehouse’s Husband Pleads Guilty

Singer Amy Winehouse’s husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, has pleaded guilty to assaulting a barman and then trying to cover it up. His is on trial in London on charges of attacking a pub landlord, named James King, and then conspiring with him to withdraw as a witness at the trial. He could possibly receive five years in prison for the assault charge. Even though it is unlikely, he could possibly face a life sentence in prison for perverting the course of justice.

Model Naomi Campbell Charged In London Airport Assault

The model Naomi Campbell has been charged with assaulting two police officers during an incident that happened at Heathrow Airport on April 3rd. She was charged when she reported to Heathrow police station to answer bail. She faces three counts of assaulting a constable, two counts of using threatening abusive words or behavior towards the cabin crew, and one count of disorderly conduct. The assault was against two officers. She has been ordered to appear at a west London magistrates’ court on June 20^th and she could possibly receive six months in prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000.

On April 3^rd, Campbell was on a British Airways plane ready to go to Los Angeles when she got into a dispute over her luggage. She was removed from the plane and held for eight hours at the airport police station before she was released on bail.

Amy Winehouse Arrested On Suspicion of Assault

Amy Winehouse has been arrested on suspicion of assault after reports that she got into a scuffle with two men during a wild night out. She was sent to a central London police station to answer questions that related to the situation. A man stated in tabloid newspapers that he was hit by her when he got in her way while she was playing pool at a bar and she then head-butted another person who was trying to hail a cab for her early Wednesday morning.

Naomi Campbell Arrested Again

The model Naomi Campbell has been arrested in London at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 for assaulting and spitting on a police officer. She already pleaded guilty in January of 2007 to misdemeanor assault for throwing her cell phone at her maid during an argument over a missing pair of jeans. She was then ordered to do community service and attend a two-day anger-management program.

Amy Winehouse Questioned Over Drug Video

The singer Amy Winehouse was questioned by police about a video that supposedly showed her smoking crack cocaine. There weren’t any charges filed and the investigation is still continuing.

Last month, the Sun tabloid ran still images from a video that showed her inhaling fumes from a small pipe. The video was supposedly taped during a party at her London home. She has recently been admitted into a rehabilitation center in London.

Amy Winehouse Arrested

Singer Amy Winehouse was arrested this past Tuesday due to suspicion of attempting to interfere with a court case that involves her husband. She was questioned by police and released without charges filed against her. She went to the police station voluntarily at a pre-agreed time. Winehouse was released on bail and ordered to return to a London police station in early March. In London, it is common for someone who is being interviewed by the police to be arrested.

Winehouse’s husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, was held in custody in London last month due to charges of “perverting the course of justice” from which he was accused of assaulting a barman this past June. He is also accused of trying to interfere with a witness testimony.

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Police Raid Amy Winehouse’s Home

Police raided the singer Amy Winehouse’s home in London. The raid is connected to the arrest of Amy’s husband and several other men. Amy’s husband is going to court next week for assaulting a barman. Four men were arrested in connection with the investigation. Amy was not home at the time and was not arrested or charged with anything.

Spicy Chili Causes Evacuation in London

In London, very spicy chili cooked at a London Thai restaurant caused roads to close and evacuations after people passing by complained of the smell burning their throats. A London Fire Brigade’s chemical response team was called after the smell hit London’s Soho district. Firefighters knocked down the door of the restaurant and took the chili that was being prepared as part of a batch of Nam Prik Pao, a spicy Thai dip.

Crew Member Killed on Set of New Batman Movie

In London, a special effects technician was killed on the set of the new Batman movie when a truck that was carrying a camera platform crashed into a tree. The accident happened during a test run at a racetrack and they were not filming the movie at the time. The truck was following a stunt vehicle that was the Batmobile. No actors were hurt.

Rapper Young Joc Got Robbed

This past weekend, the rapper Young Joc got robbed in a London club. He was enjoying his time in the VIP area with singer T-Pain when a fight broke out near them and someone grabbed Young Joc’s “H” necklace, worth $150,000, and ran off.