Celebrities react to shock news that Amy Winehouse is dead

Following the tragic news that Amy Winehouse was found dead at her North London home this afternoon, social networking sites have been inundated with fans paying tribute to the talented star.Amongst the thousands of Twitter messages from distraught fans, celebrities have been reacting to the news.Singer Ricky Martin Tweeted: “i just found out. I feel pain. I feel anger. Rest beautiful girl rest. You are free! #RIPAMY”Pixie Lott simply wrote: “R.I.P Amy Winehouse such a talent you will be missed ♥”Estelle said: “RIP Amy. ******* off twitter for the day.”Siva Kaneswaran, of boyband The Wanted, had recently met Amy. He told fans: “Very sad news....

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Phone hacking also rife under Piers Morgan at Mirror, claims ex-reporter

Phone hacking was not confined to the News of the World but was widespread at other newspapers, including the Daily Mirror, a former Mirror reporter has claimed.James Hipwell, who worked as a financial journalist under the editorship of Piers Morgan, said the practice was "seen as a bit of a wheeze" and offered to give evidence to the public inquiry into hacking ordered by David Cameron.Hacking also took place at other titles in the newspaper group, including the People, he alleged."You know what people around you are doing," he told the Independent. "They would call a celebrity with one phone and when it was answered they would then hang up."By...

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