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Amy Winehouse cancels tour after 'shameful' performance [Pictures]

In what was dubbed by local papers as the 'the worst [concert] in the history of Belgrade,' the 27 year old pop star spent nearly an hour and a half hugging herself, taking off her shoes, and forgetting the lyrics and tunes to some of her biggest hits. 

The failed kickoff concert on her comeback tour certainly gives new merit to her "Rehab" lyrics, "When I come back, you'll know, know, know." It was quickly labeled a "scandal" and a "disaster" by audience members who had spent more than ten percent of their monthly income on tickets to the much anticipated concert. Even the Serbian defense minister Dragan Šutanovac came out on

Winehouse found herself, yet again, having to apologize for her actions.

Two upcoming performances on the twelve date tour, one in Istanbul and the other in Athens, have been cancelled. "Despite feeling sure that she wanted to fulfill these commitments, she has agreed with management that she cannot perform to the best of her ability and will return home.

She would like to apologize to fans expecting to see her at the shows but feels that this is the right thing to do," said a statement issued by her agent, in an attempt to placate disappointed and angry fans. She was thought to have been demanding payment for the failed Saturday performance, but it seems as if she no longer will be seeking compensation, according to a spokesperson.

The English born singer has been the focus of such scandals throughout her career, often battling drug and alcohol addiction. From her multiple stints in rehab to her famous hit single 'Rehab,' Winehouse's popularity comes despite - or perhaps because of - her almost humorous inability to stay on the straight and narrow.

 As of now, Winehouse is still scheduled to perform in Spain on July 8.

Amy Winehouse Cancels European Concerts After Horrendous Belgrade ...

The Rehab star was late, argued with backup singers, stumbled about, read lyrics from a teleprompter, and anxiously clutched at herself.

It's uncertain what was wrong with Winehouse, who has troubles with drugs and alcohol. Whatever it is, fans are not having it - and Winehouse or her management has decided it'd be for the best to simply canceled shows in Istanbul and Athens.

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