Amy Winehouse (25) was in court today with her bra straps showing to plead not guilty to the charge of common assault against a fan, Sherene Flash, who she allegedly punched when she asked Amy for a picture with her.

After exiting the courtroom Amy posed for the cameras, soaking up all the attention.

Amy really put on a good show, and she didn’t appear to be under the influence during the hearing. She’s such a method actress.

Amy Winehouse has been forced to cancel her appearance at next month at California’s Coachella Music Festival because of the charges she faces in London over an an alleged assault last September. Although some reports say Amy’s visa application was declined, Amy’s U.S. rep Chris Goodman said:

"She cannot go because of current legal issues."

Amy has been granted a last minute visa before, but this time it’s unlikely her legal issue will be sorted out in time for Coachella.

Blake Fielder-Civil has been dating 17 year-old Francesca Morralee since he filed divorce from Amy Winehouse. Fran is seen above in her Facebook photo from yesterday with a Valentine’s Day balloon she got from Blake.

The new couple met somehow while Blake was still in jail. Blake wrote love letters, and the two expressed their *choke* love for each other over the phone. When Blake was released on Wednesday, Fran hid in the back of Blake’s mom car, and was said to be relieved to learn that paparazzi mistaken her for another woman Blake dated just before jail named Sophie Schandorff (22).

Fran insists that she and Blake have not yet consummated their relationship. She said:

"He hasn’t cheated on Amy."

Not that it makes any difference. Amy has cheated on Blake many times.

Blake certainly wouldn’t want it to come out in divorce court that he’s been intimate with a 17 year-old.

A friend said:

"They are trying to keep the whole thing under wraps. It’s been going on since him and Amy separated. He filed for divorce and only then did he ask her out officially."

"They tell each other that they love each other. They seem so happy together he is absolutely devoted to her even though it is early days."

"He has promised her he wants nothing to do with Amy. She speaks to his mum every day and tries to get through to Blake but he doesn’t want to know."

"Georgette has also reassured her that he has cut all ties with Amy. Blake is in rehab now but when he gets out they want to live together."

Fran’s family are ’aware’ of the relationship, and probably only approve because Blake could get some money in his divorce from Amy. The friend added:

"They are willing to give him a chance. As long as he doesn’t hurt Fran they are ok with it."

Well, Blake and Amy admit that Blake got Amy hooked on hard drugs. Aren’t Fran’s irresponsible parents worried? What kind of parents let their 17 year-old daughter date a man in jail for assault, and a known hard drug addiction?

The day before Blake was released from prison she wrote on her Facebook page: "Fran can’t wait for Wednesday x".

After his release she posted a message saying to say she had spent "the best day" with him.

Fran is delusional.

Blake’s mum this week denied Blake had cheated on Amy. She said:

"Blake’s been a bad lad when it comes to drugs but he hasn’t once cheated on Amy."

"He has a close circle of friends who have helped him through prison. They’ve been there for Blake when his own wife wasn’t."

"But he’s not got another woman, absolutely not. The last thing he wants right now is another relationship."

Deny deny deny. It’s better that way in divorce court, but the reality is Blake sent Fran a balloon that says "I Love You." That kind of speaks for itself.

Foolish Amy has been calling Blake constantly, but he won’t take her calls, and now that she returned to London to see Blake, she’s been arrested for assault.

Amy Winehouse has been charged with assault for punching a fan who asked for her photograph last September. The victim, Sherene Flash, took Amy’s picture, after she said Amy agreed, at a charity ball, but Amy then punched her.

Amy has been talked to by police many times for drugs and assault, but this is the first time she has been charged officially in London.

Amy must appear in court on March 17.

Amy’s legal problems may have been why she hasn’t been back to London in a while rather than her rumored rehab. Friends said she look like she finally put on some weight.

In the picture above Amy was described as barely able to speak at the Oxjam gig, and allegedly smashed drinks on the floor before jumping on DJ Nick Grimshaw and other friends including Blake Wood.

Amy Winehouse will perform at the Coachella music festival near Palm Springs, California on April 18, that is if she is cleared for a visa.

Other acts include Paul McCartney, The Killers, The Ting Tings, The Cure, Morrisey, Franz Ferdinand and The Year Yeah Yeahs, and many more.