Amy Winehouse deliberately cuts herself to ease the pain of drug withdrawal, according to her father Mitch.

The Back to Black hitmaker has sparked concern on several occasions after appearing in public seemingly showing signs of self-abuse - mainly cuts on her arms.

And the superstar’s dad has revealed that her jailed husband Blake Fielder-Civil believes self-harm eases the comedown from drugs.

Kiss rocker Gene Simmons has sent an emotional message to Canadian soldiers fighting in Afghanistan - urging the public to respect the bravery of the troops.

The star was in Alberta, Canada last week to launch the Rexall Edmonton Indy car race and after a press conference for the event, he took a moment to send his best wishes to all members of the Canadian army who are currently fighting in Afghanistan.

Amy Winehouse has been offered a $2 million pay cheque to play a private gig for the Prince of Brunei.

Prince Azim has approached the Rehab hitmaker to perform a string of hits at a bash in November, according to reports.

Winehouse is said to be considering the staggering fee. If she accepts, it won’t be her first multi-million dollar concert.

DJ Samantha Ronson has lashed out a New York gossip column after it reported she refused to play close friend Lindsay Lohan’s sister Ali’s new single at a recent gig.

The New York Post’s Page Six reported that Lohan’s mum Dina turned up to a Los Angeles party and asked Ronson to play her 14-year-old’s daughter’s new track to club revellers.

Indiana Jones star Shia LaBeouf is recovering from “extensive surgery” on his hand after it was damaged in a car accident in Los Angeles on Sunday.

The star’s truck flipped across a road after colliding with another vehicle. LaBeouf was taken to hospital following the accident where he was treated for injuries to his head, left hand and knee.

His unnamed passenger sustained a minor head injury, according to TMZ.com.