Tony Bennett to pay tribute to Amy Winehouse at the MTV VMAs

Crooner Tony Bennett is set to pay tribute to Amy Winehouse at the MTV VMAs.

The singer will be performing their as-yet-unheard duet, Body And Soul, at the event and behind the scenes footage of the two working together in the studio will also be shown.

In a statement, Bennett said: "It was a thrill to record with Amy Winehouse, and 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."

The Rehab singer's dad Mitch Winehouse has also welcomed the tribute to his daughter.

He said: "Our family is honoured that the VMAs are giving Amy this wonderful tribute. We know that Amy's performance of Rehab at the MTV Movie Awards played an important part in Amy's worldwide success."

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