Singer Barred From U.S. Awards Appearance
"Amy Winehouse will not attend this year's Grammy Awards because
her request for a visa was denied, but she will perform by satellite at Sunday's ceremony in Los Angeles. Winehouse and her acclaimed 'Back to Black' album are nominated for Grammys in six categories. She will perform material from the album, an executive close to the Grammys told The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Thursday," the AP reports. "'Amy has been progressing well since entering a rehabilitation clinic two weeks ago and although disappointed with the decision has accepted the ruling and will be concentrating on her recovery,' [her management] said. The statement didn't say why her application was rejected. The U.S. Embassy in London and the State Department in Washington declined to comment late Thursday. Shane O'Neill, Winehouse's spokesman, said he had nothing to add."
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