Amy Winehouse is a British R&B/jazz singer whose soulful voice and smart songwriting have earned her international acclaim and whose personal struggles have turned her into a daily tabloid target.

Kelly Osbourne, who once shared her home with Winehouse, reportedly ended her relationship with the troubled star in 2008 after she rearranged her furniture and removed items from her home claiming that they were evil.Ireland Online: Osbourne ends Winehouse friendship (June 24, 2009)

Winehouse reportedly canceled her May 31, 2009, comeback show at the Shepherd's Bush Empire in London. Her rep issued an apology for the cancellation.TMZ: Don't Call It a Comeback! (May 22, 2009)

On May 1, 2009, Winehouse was rushed to the hospital after collapsing at her St. Lucia holiday home. According to the singer's spokesman, her doctors reported that the performer was dehydrated and needed to drink more water. She was kept overnight for observation. Winehouse had allegedly been playing with a group of children before her collapse.NME: Amy Winehouse collapses in St Lucia After her release, Winehouse posted an injunction order outside of her London home in an effort to keep the paparazzi away.MSN Entertainment: Amy Winehouse Blocks Paparazzi From London Home (May 3, 2009)

Winehouse was hospitalized on February 14, 2009, in St. Lucia. She was said to have run out of her medicine used to treat her crack and heroine withdrawal symptoms. She was released the following day.MTV: Winehouse Released From Hospital (February 16, 2009)

People Magazine reported on January 30, 2009, that thieves broke into Winehouse's London apartment while she was in St. Lucia and stole a set of guitars as well as some recording equipment. Winehouse's rep stated, "Amy is upset, of course, but everything can be replaced." The singer was said to have had her favorite guitar with her in St. Lucia.People: Amy Winehouse's Home Is Robbed (January 30, 2009)

A 2009 documentary, by TV reporter Daphne Barak, titled Saving Amy is said to reveal the inside story of Winehouse's struggle with addiction and the effects her illness and behavior have had on her family.ChartAttack: Winehouse was Close to Death... (January 20, 2009)

A woman in St. Lucia claims that Winehouse saved her from drowning in mid January 2009 after she hit her head on a rock. The woman stated, "I was bowled over by her kindness. She went out of her way to help me. A six-foot wave caught the boat and I went flying and hit a rock. Amy was on the beach 20 meters away and she ran across immediately and said, 'let's have a look at you.' She picked me up and took me across to the showers and was constantly asking, 'Are you all right?' It shows there's another side to her."HollyScoop: Winehouse Saves Woman from Drowning (January 21, 2009)

The News of the World reported on January 18, 2009, that Winehouse was launching her own record company titled Lioness. Winehouse's first signing was her goddaughter, Dionne Bromfield. Bromfield stated, "I had a lot of record companies wanting to sign me but I didn't know where to go. So for Amy to set up this record company and make me her first signing means so much."NOTW: Amy's 1m wine label (January 18, 2009)

Close friends of Winehouse announced in November of 2008 that Winehouse's marriage to Blake Fielder-Civil was over. One of her friends also confirmed that he left her for German model Sophie Schandorff.Showbiz Spy: Amy Winehouse: 'My Marriage is Over' (November 24, 2008) Schandorff was seen outside of court sobbing following Fielder-Civil's jail sentencing.Daily Mail: Amy Winehouse Fails to Show... (July 21, 2008)

People Magazine reported on January 9, 2009, that Fielder-Civil had begun divorce proceedings.People: Amy Winehouse's Husband... (January 12, 2008)

Alex Haines, a reported ex-lover of Winehouse, revealed new information about her in an interview with News of the World. Among other things, he claimed that Winehouse was bulimic, loved to cut herself and that she would smoke crack for breakfast.PerezHilton.com: Wino's Ex Reveals All!... (December 28, 2008)

Amy Winehouse was spotted sunbathing topless on a Caribbean beach in late December 2008. The singer, who gained a few pounds, reportedly looked healthier and more relaxed than she had in months. Winehouse was being treated at a London clinic after overdosing on drugs in November 2008. Her mother, Janis, stated that Winehouse "is being taken care of. She's resting and eating well, and there are no drugs there."FOX News: Winehouse Spotted... (December 22, 2008)

On November 24, 2008, Winehouse was taken to a London Clinic after she reportedly had a reaction to prescribed medications. Doctors did not disclose what Winehouse was taking the medication for. All they would reveal was that it was for "ongoing treatment."CNN: Amy Winehouse hospitalized... (November 25, 2008)

Known in the tabloids as much for her hard-partying social life as her music, Winehouse wrote her first American hit "Rehab" after rejecting her now-former management's suggestion that she receive treatment. After months of erratic behavior, Winehouse was eventually admitted into a rehabilitation clinic.The Sun: Wine, woman and song (October 27, 2006)

Winehouse was arrested twice in 2007 and once in 2008.

Winehouse was arrested with husband Blake Fielder-Civil in Norway on October 17, 2007, for possession of marijuana and was released after paying a fine.The Independent: Winehouse arrested after drugs found in hotel (October 19, 2007) On December 17, 2007, Winehouse was arrested again, this time on suspicion of perverting the course of justice in a case relating to her husband Blake Fielder-Civil.BBC News: Winehouse is arrested by police (December 18, 2007)

The third arrest, on April 25, 2008, occurred after Winehouse allegedly head-butted a man who tried to hail her a cab. She was charged with assault.The Telegraph: Amy Winehouse ...assault (April 26, 2008)

On March 6, 2009, Winehouse was charged with assaulting Sherene Flash. Winehouse allegedly slapped Flash in 2008 after she asked the singer for a photograph.TMZ: Amy Winehouse Charged with Assault (March 6, 2009) Winehouse pled not guilty to the assault charges on March 17th. Her trial date has been set for July 23rd.People: Amy Winehouse Pleads Not Guilty to Assault (March 17, 2009)

During her stint in rehab, it was reported that Winehouse met with officials to discuss obtaining a visa to perform at the 2008 Grammy Awards, where she was nominated in six categories. Her application was rejected by American officials. Though the decision was later overturned, it was too late for Winehouse to make the ceremony. She performed, via satellite, from a studio in England. She went on to collect awards for "Best New Artist," "Record of the Year," "Best Female Pop Vocal Solo Performance" and "Best Pop Vocal Album" for Back to Black.Newsday: ...Grammy Awards (February 11, 2008)

Due to her legal issues in 2009, Winehouse was denied a U.S. work visa and was forced to cancel her April 2009 appearance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California.People: Legal Woes Halt Amy Winehouse's U.S. Trip (March 9, 2009)In 2008, Winehouse was forced to cancel her appearance at the Grammy awards after being refused a work visa.

Holly Scoop reported on May 26, 2009, that Winehouse is teaming up with London-based label PPQ to design a fashion line based on her own style. The first stages of the project are said to be underway.Holly Scoop: Winehouse to Design for London-Based Label (May 26, 2009)