Amy WinehouseAmy WinehouseSinger Amy Winehouse has entered rehab.

The news has been confirmed by her record label.

A statement released by Universal reads: "Amy Winehouse's planned appearance at the NRJ Awards in France on Saturday has been cancelled as the artist has entered a rehabilitation clinic.

"Amy decided to enter the facility today after talks with her record label, management, family and doctors.

"She has come to understand that she requires specialist treatment to continue her ongoing recovery from drug addiction and prepare for her planned appearance at the Grammy Awards.

"She is nominated in an incredible six categories. Amy entered the facility by mutual agreement and continues to receive the full support of all concerned."

They go on to say: "All concerned feel that Amy must put her health before all other considerations and will be by her side whenever and wherever they are needed."

In other Amy news, the singer was earlier snapped out in South West London with her dad, Mitch, sporting what must be her biggest barnet yet.

See it all in our gallery of Amy Winehouse.