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The pair fell out when recording sessions for a proposed James Bond theme went sour - which resulted in Jack White and Alicia Keys providing the opening music to ‘Quantum of Solace’ - but have since settled their differences and are planning to record a track for a tribute album to Michael Jackson producer Quincy Jones.

A source said: “It’s going to be explosive stuff. Amy first met Quincy backstage at the Nelson Mandela show in Hyde Park in June.

“He knew who she was and she was so thrilled to meet him. Her performance clearly impressed him - he was raving about her. This is just the opportunity she needs to show the world she has still got it.”

Other stars rumoured to be appearing on the album include Mariah Carey, Usher and John Mayer.

Last week, Amy made a shambolic appearance at London’s Berkeley Square Ball - an annual charity event in aid of The Prince’s Trust.

She was attending the event to support her 12-year-old goddaughter Dionne, who was performing in a bid to launch her music career.

The troubled singer was supposed to sing backing vocals during Dionne’s performance, but only managed to mumble a few words.
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Singer Natalie Cole is resting in bed at her Los Angeles home after being hospitalized in New York last month because of a setback in her battle with Hepatitis C, her spokeswoman said on Thursday.

The Grammy-award winning singer, 58, canceled her October tour dates and all other appearances after spending about a week in the hospital in September.

But spokeswoman Maureen O’Connor said Cole was considering resuming some of her schedule in November.
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JK Rowling earns £3 million a week.

The ‘Harry Potter’ author’s incredible earnings - equivalent to £5 a second - are from the 375 million sales of the seven books in the popular children’s series, a percentage of revenue from the movie adaptations and spin-off merchandise, including toys and video games, according to financial bible Forbes.

JK - real first name Joanne - is believed to be worth around £560 million and is expected to see her earnings soar even further, with three more ‘Harry Potter’ movies scheduled for release.

Forbes spokesperson Lacey Rose said: “”It was wizardry that transformed JK Rowling from a destitute single mother on welfare into a super-rich success.

“On the big screen, her ‘Potter’ franchise has already generated £2.1 billion at the worldwide box office - and she still has three flicks to go.”

After completing the ‘Harry Potter’ series, the author - who earned more than the other writers in the top 10 put together - devotes most of her time to charity work, including the Children’s High Level Group, which she founded.

Last month, she donated £1 million to the Labour Party, the ruling political party of the UK.
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Lindsay Lohan wants to adopt a child.

Lindsay, who recently confirmed she is in a relationship with DJ Samantha Ronson - is looking forward to becoming a mother, and would like to help a child in need.

She said: “At some point, I want to adopt a kid as well. A child in need or a newborn from another country, I’m not sure.”

Although the 22-year-old star - who has completed three stints in rehab for alcohol and drug problems - admits she is “happy” in her relationship with Ronson, she stops short of crediting the DJ with helping her get her life back on track.

Instead, Lindsay claims the positive changes in her are solely down to her desire to change.

She said: “People can think what they want. I’m really happy, and that’s all that matters. She’s a really great person.

“But I think that anything that’s change in my life is because of me. I’ve gone through it and I’ve had to deal with it and I’ve made the decision to move forward. So yeah, she’s a great person.”

The actress added she is proud at the way she has managed to turn her life around - in 2006 she was publicly criticised by producers for being “irresponsible and unprofessional” during the filming of ‘Georgia Rule’ - and is certain she will never return to rehab.

She told Britain’s Marie Claire magazine: “I’ve learned. I’ll never go back. And it’s not a never-say-never type of thing - it’s just I know. I know.”
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