Amy Winehouse on course to release new album

Popstar Amy Winehouse is set to release a new album after writing a host of new songs over the festive period. The Back to Black hitmaker said she has been hard at work over Christmas.

"I've actually written a few more songs over Christmas. I've been at home, been to my mum's, actually been knuckling down to it really," the Mirror quoted her as telling OK! magazine.

Meanwhile, Winehouse is due to appear in court on January 20 on public order and common assault charges after being involved in an alleged ruckus during a pantomime in Milton Keynes.