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UK man wins fight to make "Stormtrooper" helmets

A British prop designer who makes replicas of the menacing Stormtrooper helmets featured in Star Wars films won a legal battle Wednesday against director George Lucas, who took him to the High Court in 2008 over copyright infringement.
Mitch Winehouse, the father of British singer Amy Winehouse, looks at memorabilia left by fans outside her house in London

Amy Winehouse Dead, Body to be Cremated [VIDEO]

Amy Winehouse will be cremated after her funeral service in north London. The Winehouse family held a private funeral service for the British singer on Tuesday where on close friends and family were invited.
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Mitch Winehouse, the father of deceased British singer Amy Winehouse, arrives at Golders Green Crematorium in London

Amy Winehouse Death, Foundation Created in Her Name

The death of Amy Winehouse has sparked not only international bereavement, but a philanthropic opportunity. Mitch Winehouse, Amy's father, announced plans at her funeral Tuesday to create a foundation in her name aimed for children and drug addicts.
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Amy Winehouse Dead, Lady Gaga Speaks

"I loved her and I just remember feeling like I wasn't alone because she was so different and she was so special. It's really devastating and I think it's a lesson to the world: Don't kill the superstar. Take care of her. Take care of her soul," Lady Gaga said.
Kelly Osbourne leaves Golders Green Crematorium after the cremation of British singer Amy Winehouse, in north London 26/07/2011

Amy Winehouse Funeral: Father Proposes Foundation to Help Addicts

The foundation is to be called the Amy Winehouse Foundation and Mitch said it purpose is "to help the things she loved - children, horses, but also to help those struggling with substance abuse." Member of parliament Keith Vaz will help set up the foundation, which could include a rehabilitation center.
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After Alexander McQueen's Death, His Dogs Get £50,000

Alexander McQueen, a British fashion designer who committed suicide in February 2010 has left 50,000 pounds (about $82,000) in his £16 million will to his three beloved pet dogs, showed details of his will released on Tuesday.
Traumatized Norway tries to return to normality

Traumatized Norway tries to return to normality

A Norwegian cabinet minister will make a symbolic return on Wednesday to her bomb-damaged office as the nation tries to restore some normality after the massacre by a right-winger whose lawyer believes is insane.
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Amy Winehouse sales spike after her death

Thousands of Amy Winehouse fans went to "Rehab" in the United States for a fresh listen to the British songstress who died late last week, according to figures released on Tuesday.
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Missouri Lawmaker Apologizes for Winehouse Tweet

On Monday, Missouri Republican Bill Long tweeted: "No one could reach [hash mark]AmyWinehouse before it was too late. Can anyone reach Washington before it's too late? Both addicted -- same fate???"

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