Buzz Briefs:Amy Winehouse, Johnny Cash
Plus: Walk Of Fame, Young Jeezy, Phil Spector, Gordon Ramsay
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A spokesman for Amy Winehouse says the 24-year-old soul diva is having more hospital tests after fainting earlier this week.
Spokesman Chris Goodman says Winehouse had more scans and tests Thursday.
Winehouse collapsed Monday at her north London home after signing autographs for a group of fans. An assistant caught her before she hit the ground.
She is scheduled to sing at a June 27th concert to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday, and is due to take part in the Glastonbury music festival the next day.
Her spokesman says that although Winehouse still plans to perform at both concerts, the decision "will be made entirely on the advice of her doctors and in her best interests."
Former Home Of Johnny Cash's Parents For Sale On E-bay
The former Tennessee home of Johnny Cash's parents is on sale for $1.4 million - and that includes a gold record from "The Man in Black."
Johnny Cash's brother Tommy says Ray and Carrie Cash relocated there from California in 1969 and lived in the home until they died.
Johnny and June Carter Cash lived there briefly while an elevator was installed at their nearby home in Hendersonville, about 15 miles northeast of Nashville.
Longtime friend Floyd Robinson bought the four-bedroom ranch four years ago but says he's moving to Florida for health reasons.
25 Will Get Stars On Hollywood Walk Of Fame - Including Tinkerbell
Hollywood will enshrine an eclectic bunch in its famous curbside Walk of Fame next year, including Hugh Jackman, Ben Kingsley, The Village People and Tinkerbell.
Recipients of the sidewalk stars also include Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy, Cameron Diaz, Robert Downey Jr., Tim Burton, Leslie Caron, Charles Durning, Ralph Fiennes, William Petersen, Kyra Sedgwick, John Stamos, Mark Burnett, Chuck Lorre, Kenny "Baby Face" Edmonds, Dave Koz, The Miracles, Doug Morris, Rush, Shakira, KFI radio personality Bill Handel and KCRW host Harry Shearer, who also provides voices for characters on "The Simpsons."
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce's Walk of Fame Committee chose the recipients, who were ratified by the board of directors Thursday.
Rapper Young Jeezy Charged With DUI
Rapper Young Jeezy was charged with driving under the influence and speeding after he was pulled over on an Atlanta highway early Wednesday.
The multi-platinum-selling artist, whose real name is Jay Jenkins, was driving a Corvette when he was stopped about 2:30 a.m. on Interstate 85, police department spokesman Officer James Polite said.
Jenkins was charged with speeding, driving with no proof of insurance or license plate, having an open container, reckless driving and driving impaired by alcohol or drugs.
Jenkins' collaboration, "Love in This Club," with R&B star Usher is currently sixth on Billboard's Hot 100 list.
Hotel Sues Phil Spector Over $100,000 Unpaid Bills
A Los Angeles hotel is suing Phil Spector, his wife and agent for failing to pay more than $100,000 in accommodations for lawyers and expert witnesses in his murder trial.
In court papers filed Wednesday, the Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites allege the defendants agreed in a written contract to reserve rooms for the duration of the trial. The lawsuit claims that by the time Spector's trial ended with a hung jury in September, the defendants owed the hotel more than $104,000.
The lawsuit alleges fraud, breach of written contract and other charges.
Spector faces a second trial in the murder of actress Lana Clarkson at his home in 2003. The producer is known for his "Wall of Sound" recording technique.
Lawmakers Won't Muzzle Chef Ramsey
An Australian Senate panel rejected calls Thursday to ban certain swear words on Australian TV following an inquiry prompted by a popular series on restaurant kitchens with foul-mouthed British chef Gordon Ramsay.
The series "Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares," produced by the celebrity chef in the United States and Britain, is a hit in Australia where the abuse-ladened episodes are aired by the top rated Nine Network at 8:30 p.m.
The inquiry was initiated by opposition Sen. Cory Bernardi who said that "there is no excuse for gratuitous bad language to be broadcast repeatedly" when it could be "beeped out."
The inquiry focused on two of Ramsay's choices of swear words.
"In the absence on an overwhelming community consensus that particular words be banned altogether, the committee does not believe it is appropriate to make any recommendations with regard to imposing additional limits," the report said.
They said that decision was also based on available studies that found coarse language in the media did not harm children.
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- Amy Winehouse is hellbent on self distruction and I for one and sick of hearing about her she is pathetic.
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- she''s a friggin'' idiot. Her life is going down the drain and she''s probably one of the wost role models imaginable.
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- Anyone who hires her should be ashamed for supporting drug culture.
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- Tests for what? She is an addict and until she hit''s her bottom and really wants to clean up she never will get better.
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- Obviously, you are not musicians. A musician understands the heart of an artist. Amy is an artist. Why don''t you who are not artists just go away and stop listening or reading about Whinehouse...how silly can you be? Just leave her alone. Did you scream and gripe about other artists who did drugs etc...Artists are very special in teh way they make music and form ideas. Just shut and leave her alone.
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- Carly, being an artist and musician does not green light self destructive behavior. Was it okay that Kurt Cobain killed himself in a drug induced stupor because he was an artist/musician? Judy Garland? Janice Joplin? She''s got the talent... now she needs some help.
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- CarlyLaine - That is the most ridicules excuse I have ever heard for drug abuse. I worked in the music business for many years and WAS married to a "tortured musician/songwriter" for 13 years. The root of the problem is most likely mental illness. (Bipolar or some other spectrum of personality disorder.) Too many people like you making excuses for her and too much money will probably prevent her from being forced into getting the help she really needs. She is a CASH COW and she will be used up and thrown away by the business and consumer. How will you feel when she is dead? Will you still say everyone should just leave her alone and not report on these behaviors?
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- It is one thing to be an entertainer but when you are out of control with your life it should not be sensationalized! All entertainers, actors, singers etc. when your addiction gets so bad that you become a public nuisance then a good journalist should not write about you. And definitely should not keep you in public view.
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- Is it too late to name her Amy Crackhouse?
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