R.I.P Amy Whinehouse

Word of Amy Whinehouse's death has spread like wildfire. If you don't already know, the British soul singer was found dead in her Camden Square apartment in London yesterday at about 4 p.m. The exact cause of death is still unknown, however, it was general knowledge that she had been struggling with drug and alcohol addiction for many years. NME is currently reporting that an      ecstasy overdose is to blame.

She had recently cancelled a comeback tour after a disastrous performance in Belgrade, Serbia on June 18, where, according to Spin, she starred silently at her mic through a couple songs, mumbled lyrics and was loudly booed by fans. This does not sound like someone who has conquered her demons, but rather someone who is continuing on a downward spiral.

Knowing she had such an addiction, why weren't more steps taken to keep her bad habits from taking her life? Clearly her stints in and out of rehab were not doing their job in promoting a healthier form of living. I understand she was an addict, but she was not a lost cause. It's sad to see someone with so much talent, someone who could have went on to make more great music, die so young.

Like other great musicians such as Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin, Winehouse died at the age of 27.

In the News: More Kanye So Soon? Winehouse + Cee Lo? RPattz as Buckley?

Just two months after the release of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and about a month or two until his collaboration with Jay-Z hits record stores, Kanye West is already back at work. Through a series of tweets, he promised fans that his sixth solo album will be released this coming summer. He also mentioned that “THIS IS HIGH END RAP MUSIC,” in Kanye-caps fashion. High end rap music? What exactly does that mean? I think it's safe to assume some classical music will be involved. A later tweet read: “I just threw some bassoon on this muthaf**ka.” Interesting; so we can expect some heavy bass in the mix.

Amy Winehouse is finished working on her next album, a follow-up to the jazzy Back to Black. According to Spin, the troubled, English singer met up with Cee Lo Green while in St. Lucia and recorded a song together. It may be included on her third record which is currently in the hands of her label. I think their soul-driven sounds would work well with one another. No word yet on when it will be released.

In film related news, Twilight star and teen-magnet, Robert Pattinson, is interested in playing the role of Jeff Buckley in a biopic of the late singer's life. According to NME, the biopic is in the works, with Michelle Sy rumoured to be its producer. Apparently, Pattinson is “obsessed with landing the role.” Personally, I think it could work. RPattz does play guitar and sings mellow music (see for yourself here and here) and his scruffy look is comparable to Buckley's. Yet, can he pull it off? Will we be able to see him as the Almighty Jeff Buckley and not a glittering vampire?