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Morrissey Brands Lion-shooting Dentist 'Evil'
Dr. Walter Palmer hit headlines around the world after he shot Cecil the lion with a crossbow earlier this month (Jul15) when the beast was allegedly lured out of a protected area by...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 July 2015
Morrissey Accuses Airport Worker Of Sex Attack
The former The Smiths frontman was preparing to fly from San Francisco International Airport in California to London's Heathrow Airport on Monday (30Jul15) when the incident occurred.He claims a male worker approached him at a...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 July 2015
Peta Boss Hails Morrissey's 'Fierce Honesty'
The former The Smiths star, who often provokes anger among critics for his blunt statements on animal rights issues, will be handed a lifetime achievement award from PETA at a special ceremony at...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 29 July 2015
Morrissey Lands Lifetime Achievement Award For Animal Rights Work
The vegan singer is a committed animal rights supporter and often angers critics and opponents with his forthright comments on the issue. However, officials at PETA, who have a long-standing relationship with...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 29 July 2015
Amanda Palmer Cancels Morrissey Gig
The former Dresden Dolls frontwoman wrote on her blog on Friday (24Jul15) that she was hospitalised in Boston, Massachusetts on 17 July (15) for acute Lyme disease treatment, and was unable to recover...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 26 July 2015
Nancy Sinatra On Mentor Morrissey
Nancy Sinatra has hailed Morrissey as her ''best mentor''.The 75-year-old singer worked with the former Smiths frontman and her ex-neighbour on 2004 track 'Let Me Kiss You', which was penned by the eccentric star, and...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 July 2015
Ed Sheeran Hits Back In War-of-words With Morrissey
The former The Smiths frontman insisted there is a lack of spontaneity in the music business as labels push stars such as Sheeran and Sam Smith onto listeners while ignoring less mainstream performers....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 13 July 2015
Ricky Gervais And Morrissey Urge Politicians To Stand Firm On Hunt Ban
Members of Parliament (MPs) will vote on Wednesday (15Jul15) on a proposal to alter the 2004 Hunting Act, which critics argue will repeal the law by the back door by relaxing the limit...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 July 2015
Morrissey: 'Public Are Force-fed Ed Sheeran And Sam Smith'
The former The Smiths frontman has savaged the modern music industry, insisting fans are becoming turned off by "stringently controlled" releases which have left the business "unsalvageable". In an interview with...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 13 July 2015
Morrissey Announces Three UK Dates For September
Morrissey has announced he’ll be headed back to the UK later this year, to play three shows in September. The 56 year old is currently on an 18-city tour of North America which included a...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 04 July 2015
Morrissey 'Officially Died' For 'Nine Minutes'
Morrissey ''officially died'' for ''nine minutes'' in 2013.The former Smiths frontman has revealed a bout of food poisoning while touring South America proved to be almost fatal, causing his heart to stop beating for nine...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 June 2015
Morrissey: 'Barack Obama Has Turned His Back On Black Communities'
The former The Smiths singer was left shocked at the events in Ferguson, Missouri last year (14) when police officer Darren Wilson faced no charges for shooting dead teenage thief Michael Brown....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 10 June 2015
Morrissey Congratulates Ireland On Gay Marriage..But There's A Caveat.
Morrissey has congratulated Ireland on its historic referendum result on gay marriage, though there's a "must do better" caveat. The former Smiths frontman shared a message on the True To You blog on Sunday after...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 May 2015
Morrissey Praises Ireland's Vote For Marriage Equality, Criticises Animal Rights
On Saturday (23May15), it was officially announced that Ireland had become the first country to legalise same-sex marriage by public vote, with an overwhelming 62 per cent of Irish citizens voting 'yes'....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 26 May 2015
Morrissey Brands Prince Harry Stupid Over Crocodile Photo
The Suedehead hitmaker, who is a vocal exponent of animal rights issues, is currently preparing for a series of gigs in Sydney, but he was left furious over an image of the royal...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 19 May 2015
Morrissey Writes To Al Gore To Take Meat Off The Menu At Live Earth 2015
Morrissey, the former Smiths frontman and animal rights activist, has written an open letter to climate change campaigner Al Gore and Live Earth 2015 founder Kevin Wall to request that meat and dairy products are...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 April 2015
Morrissey Slams Crowdfunding
Morrissey has branded crowdfunding a ''desperate measure''.The former Smiths frontman has slammed artists who use the platform to raise money to release music, describing it as ''insulting'' to fans who have already spent cash on...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 29 April 2015
Morrissey To Mark Birthday With Book-signing
The former The Smiths star is heading Down Under next month (May15) to perform four concerts at the Sydney Opera House, and he has announced he will sign copies of his hit memoir...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 April 2015
Morrissey Derides Crowdsourced Music As "Desperate" And "Insulting"
Legendary indie music icon Morrissey has spoken out against crowdsourcing in pop. Currently without a record deal and having a reputation for falling out with record label bosses over the years, the star has vowed...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 28 April 2015
Morrissey: 'Crowdfunding Is Desperate And Insulting'
The former The Smiths star is currently without a music deal and has a history of falling out with his record company paymasters, but he is adamant he will never try to raise...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 27 April 2015
Morrissey Pulls Mexico Plans Over Bust-up With Promoters
The former The Smiths star resumes his global tour in Sydney, Australia next month (May15) before heading to the U.S. to begin the North American leg in June (15). Fans in Mexico...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 April 2015
Morrissey Accuses Glastonbury Boss Of Banning Animal Rights Film
The former The Smiths frontman played a mid-evening slot at the iconic festival four years ago but was left dismayed when a graphic animal rights campaign film, usually shown on his stage backdrop...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 10 April 2015
Bodyguard Moves To End Morrissey Lawsuit
A security guard who launched a $265,000 (£165,625) lawsuit against Morrissey over claims he was unfairly fired by the singer has moved to end the legal battle.Bradley Steyn filed documents in July last year (14)...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 07 January 2015
Morrissey Declines Offer For 'Alternative Christmas Speech' On Channel 4
Former Smiths singer Morrissey has "politely declined" an invitation from Channel 4 to record an alternative Christmas Day television message. Morrissey released his latest album, World Peace Is None Of Your Business, earlier this yearAn...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 December 2014
Morrissey Gives Two Fingers To Cancer, "If I Die, I Die."
Morrissey has revealed that he has undergone a series of cancer treatments after repeatedly being hospitalized over the past year-and-a-half. The former Smiths frontman was diagnosed with a bleeding ulcer in 2013, pneumonia a few...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 October 2014
Morrissey Reveals He Has Undergone Cancer Treatment
Singer Morrissey has announced he’s undergone a series of cancer treatments, after suffering with poor health for the past 18 months. In an interview with Spanish magazine El Mundo, the 55 year old was quoted...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 08 October 2014
Gerard Way Beat Depression With Solo Album
Gerard Way's new solo album helped him overcome his battle with depression.The musician has revealed his morale was at an all time low after his former band released their hit LP 'The Black Parade' and...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 September 2014
Dropped Or Not, Morrissey Announces European Tour With UK Dates
Despite enduring one of the most difficult periods of his career, Morrissey has announced an extensive European tour with dates in the UK, including a show at London's O2 Arena in November. The singer will...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 August 2014
Morrissey's Record Label Deny He's Been Dropped, Singer Stays Silent
Morrissey's record label Harvest Records has denied that the singer has been dropped, despite the former Smiths man telling fans that he's on the hunt for a new home. A post on Morrissey's site True...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 August 2014
Morrissey Backs Scotland's Bid For Independence
Rocker Morrissey has sided with Scottish separatists keen to cut political ties with the U.K. and become independent.Like Russell Brand, who cites the former The Smiths singer as a mentor and hero, Morrissey believes the...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 09 August 2014
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