Reg Traviss thought he could embark on a relationship with the woman he is accused of raping.

The 35-year-old filmmaker insisted to Southwark Crown Court yesterday (12.12.12) he had barely been out since the death of fiancee Amy Winehouse in July 2011 so had enjoyed getting ''merrily drunk'' with the female friend on December 30, 2011 before they went back to his London home and had what he said was consensual sex.

Reg Traviss claims the woman he is accused of raping ''begged'' him to get into bed with her.

The film director - who was engaged to Amy Winehouse before she died in July 2011 - told the jury at Southwark Crown Court yesterday (11.12.12) the ''attractive'' woman kissed him and asked if he had condoms, and after they had consensual sex twice, he was too tired to continue.

Nas is to perform at a special concert commemorating Amy Winehouse's 30th birthday, Mitch Winehouse has revealed.

The rapper - who duetted with the late singer on his track 'Cherry Wine' - is to take to the stage at the event, which is being held next September at The Roundhouse in Camden, north London, to raise money for The Amy Winehouse Foundation.

Reg Traviss allegedly raped a female friend twice while she slept.

The filmmaker - who was engaged to Amy Winehouse when she died in July 2011 - had been with the woman at three bars in London on December 30, 2011 before they returned to his apartment in Marylebone High Street, and Southwark Crown Court was told yesterday (10.12.12) that she woke twice in the early hours of 31 December to find him raping her.

Amy Winehouse's home has sold for £1.9 million.

The late singer's semi-detached house in Camden, north London, was originally put on the market for £2.9 million but her father Mitch Winehouse decided to lower the price and put it up for auction after being inundated with requests from fans to visit the property.

Adele needs to work harder, according to Louis Walsh.

The pop manager - who is a judge on the 'The X Factor' UK - thinks the 'Skyfall' singer should be working on a new album rather than tending to her son, who was born last month, so she can capitalise on her phenomenal worldwide success.