Tony Bennett to pay tribute to Amy Winehouse at MTV Video Music Awards

[Amerigo Vespucci]

Tony Bennett to pay tribute to Winehouse at VMAs

Legendary singer to introduce video footage from their March recording session



Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse attended the after show party for his concert at Royal Albert Hall on July 1, 2010, in London, England.

Amy Winehouse is no longer physically here, but her presence will surely be felt at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards.

Legendary singer Tony Bennett, 85, will return to the VMAs for the first time since 1993 to pay homage to the late singer, an MTV spokesperson tells Rolling Stone.

Bennett, who recorded "Body and Soul" with Winehouse for his "Duets II" album (out Sept. 20), will introduce video footage from their March recording session in London, as well as additional performers who have yet to be announced. (It's rumored that Adele and Lady Gaga may be involved.)

"It was a thrill to record with Amy Winehouse," Bennett said in a statement. "When you listen to the recording of 'Body and Soul,' it is a testament to her artistic genius and her brilliance as one of the most honest musicians I have ever known."

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[provis99]

1. I like the MSNBC ticker on Winehouse I saw today

"No illegal substances found in her system." Well yes, alcohol is legal...

[murielm99]

2. That is a wonderful picture of them together.

How does he continue to look so young?

[skamaria]

3. Herb.

[NBachers]

4. What a classy dude!