Singer, Keri Hilson, is receiving backlash from the late Amy Winehouse's fans after posing with a Winehouse look alike and posting it on twitter. It wasn't the picture alone but her caption: "*gasp* Amy Winehouse resurrected to party w/ me!!! (seriously, uncanny resemblance)." Hilson did apologize for it with this statement:
Yes, Keri, it does seem a bit insensitive. Good to see you realize it. Too soon? Indeed!"Come on, I mean no harm. All due respect. But really the resemblance freaked me out. This was simply the best tribute ever. #RIPAMYWINEHOUSE," Keri wrote. "I apologize 2 anyone who might've taken it the wrong way. As a fan, I thought it was cool that she dressed up to honor Amy. I had no ill intent, but I understand how it appears insensitive...my bad twitterville. For real. Good night :)."
In other Winehouse news, the singer's funeral was held yesterday in England. Her father, Mitch, delivered the eulogy. Also in attendance was Kelly Osbourne, recent boyfriend, Reg Travis, a film director, and Mark Ronson, who produced many of her hits. Ex- husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, currently in prison, was refused permission to attend the funeral.
The funeral happened just three days after her death to keep in accordance with Jewish law that a deceased body should be buried ASAP. However, Winehouse will be cremated, which is against Jewish law as well as getting an autopsy except in certain circumstances. The autopsy results were inconclusive and there will be a two to four week wait on the toxicology report.
Sigh, I still can't believe a great talent will no longer share her wonderful voice. We will miss you, Amy!
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