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Bleeding Ulcer Causes Morrissey To Cancel Yet More Us Tour Dates
Morrissey has been forced to postpone six live dates after it was revealed that the former front man of The Smiths was suffering from a bleeding ulcer.The outspoken performer is just getting going on a...
By Contributor in Music / Festivals on 28 January 2013
Morrissey Recovering From Bleeding Ulcer
British rocker Morrissey has called off his planned gigs over the next two weeks as he recovers from a bleeding ulcer.The singer was expected to be back on stage on Monday (28Jan13) after it first...
By WENN on 28 January 2013
Unexpected Illness Cuts Morrissey Tour Short
After Morrissey cancelled a concert scheduled for this past Thursday in Flint, Michigan, it has been revealed by Billboard that the reason behind the cancelation was because the singer has been admitted to the Beaumont...
By Victoria Pavlova on 27 January 2013
Morrissey Hospitalised With Bladder Infection - Report
British singer Morrissey was hospitalised in Michigan on Friday (25Jan13) to undergo tests for a suspected bladder infection.The former The Smiths frontman cancelled a concert in Flint, Michigan on Thursday (24Jan13) three hours before showtime,...
By WENN on 27 January 2013
Mike Joyce Calls On Morrissey To Consider Smiths Comeback
Former The Smiths star Mike Joyce is urging Morrissey to consider reuniting the band in a bid to please fans.The group split in 1987 after a fall-out between singer Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr, but...
By WENN on 26 January 2013
Morrissey On The 'Insufferable' Beckhams: "I'd Have Them Flogged"
Morrissey Arrives For The Late Show With David Letterman This Week Wearing Fetching White Nail PolishNever one to mince his words, Morrissey has taken aim at the Beckhams in his latest rant, labelling David and...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 09 January 2013
Boz Boorer Suffers Broken Arm
Veteran British rocker Boz Boorer is playing through the pain during a tour Down Under with singer Morrissey after breaking his left arm.The Polecats guitarist headed to Australia and New Zealand earlier this month (Dec12)...
By World Entertainment News Network on 18 December 2012
Morrissey Blames Royal Family And Kate Middleton For Nurse Jacintha Saldanha's Death In An Ignorant Declamation
While certainly there are an increasing number of anti-royalists, The Smiths' Morrissey is leading the pack by blaming the Royal Family, and particularly Kate Middleton, for the tragic death of nurse Jacintha Saldanha. Jacintha Saldanha...
By Lorna Greville in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 December 2012
Morrissey Attacks Royals Over Nurse's Suicide
Anti-monarchist Morrissey has taken aim at Britain's royal family again - blaming the Queen's brood for the suicide of the nurse caught up in the Duchess Of Cambridge's pregnancy prank scandal.Jacintha Saldanha took her own...
By WENN on 11 December 2012
Morrissey Postpones Remainder Of U.s. Tour
Morrissey has scrapped the remainder of his North American tour so he can spend more time with his sick mother.The Suedehead hitmaker postponed a series of dates at the beginning of the week (22Oct12) and...
By WENN on 27 October 2012
Controversial Smiths Star Morrissey Cancels Us Tour
Morrissey has pulled out of his upcoming tour dates across America after his mother was rushed to hospital for unknown reasons.The former Smiths frontman has pulled out of all forthcoming US shows, including one at...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 26 October 2012
Morrissey Axes Gigs To Be With Sick Mother
Singer Morrissey has axed a string of concerts in the U.S. and jetted back to the U.K. after his mother fell ill and was hospitalised.The former The Smiths frontman was on tour in the States...
By WENN on 22 October 2012
Morrissey Calls Prince Harry An 'Absolute Idiot' Over Vegas Pictures
Morrissey combined his two favourite bugbears - the British royal family and meat-eaters - into one long grumble to the Australian press recently, calling Prince Harry an "idiot" in reaction to recent nude images of...
By Contributor on 28 September 2012
Meat-free Festival Promised If The Smiths Reform For Coachella Festival
Coachella Music Festival are still a while away from announcing their headliners for their 2013 event, but if reports are to believed there is one act they're absolutely desperate to get back together for the...
By Contributor on 27 September 2012
Morrissey Turns Good Samaritan And Helps Ill Lady In Bookstore
Morrissey took time out from rallying against the British royal family and meat eaters and turned into a Good Samaritan at the weekend, with it being reported that the outspoken musician tended to an elderly...
By Contributor on 27 September 2012
Gary Powell Slams Morrissey Over Backstage Snub
The Libertines drummer Gary Powell has launched a broadside against controversial rocker Morrissey, branding the outspoken star a "p**ck" and a "k**b".The cult British band played on the same bill as the former The Smiths...
By WENN on 14 August 2012
Morrissey Settles Libel Lawsuit
Veteran rocker Morrissey has settled his libel lawsuit with editors at British music magazine Nme following their publication of a formal apology on Tuesday (12Jun12).The former The Smiths star sued the publication last year (11),...
By WENN on 13 June 2012
Morrissey To Retire In 2014?
Morrissey is planning to retire in 2014. 'The Last of the Famous International Playboys' singer has said he is planning to leave the music business in two years when he is 55.He told JuiceOnline.com: ''I...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 June 2012
Matt Walker 'Honoured' To Work With Morrissey
Rocker Matt Walker has spoken out to silence rumours surrounding his exit from Morrissey's backing band, insisting he's "grateful" for the six years he spent on the road with the star.The former The Smiths frontman...
By WENN on 05 June 2012
Morrissey Slams Britain's Diamond Jubilee
Singer Morrissey has launched a scathing attack on Britain's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, branding the traditional pomp and circumstance "degrading".The U.K. is currently enjoying a four-day public holiday (02-05Jun12) to mark Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years...
By WENN on 04 June 2012
Morrissey Cuts Concert Short Over 'Macho' Security
Rocker Morrissey stormed off stage at a gig in California on Friday (25May12) and cut the show short after blasting security officials at the venue.The former The Smiths frontman was performing at the Rabobank Theatre...
By WENN on 28 May 2012
Morrissey, John Lennon & Jimi Hendrix On Ultimate Icon Shortlist
Morrissey, Amy Winehouse, Jimi Hendrix, Liam Gallagher and John Lennon have been shortlisted for British rock bible Nme's Ultimate Icon Award.Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner, David Bowie and Kurt Cobain also make the list to...
By WENN on 18 May 2012
Morrissey Snubs Nme Apology
Singer Morrissey is heading to court in his legal battle with Nme magazine after turning down the offer of an apology from its editors.The former The Smiths frontman is suing the British publication, alleging comments...
By WENN on 18 May 2012
Morrissey Urges 'Retirement' For Elephant
Rocker Morrissey is continuing his campaign to improve the treatment of animals worldwide by calling on Philippine President Benigno Aquino to send a zoo elephant to a sanctuary in the U.S.The British singer is on...
By WENN on 10 May 2012
Brian Fallon Aims Broadside At Morrissey And Johnny Marr
The Gaslight Anthem frontman Brian Fallon has declared war on former The Smiths stars Morrissey and Johnny Marr by making a cheeky reference to the singer's sexuality and accusing the guitarist of dressing like a...
By WENN on 09 May 2012
Morrissey Against Unethical Sheep-shearing In Australia
Indie legend Morrissey has joined the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) in opposition of the cruel Australian practise of mulesing.The former Smiths frontman has recently sent a letter on behalf of the...
By Lew Irwin on 04 May 2012
Mike Joyce Eyes Explosive Tell-all Book
Former The Smiths rocker Mike Joyce is preparing to fire a shot at singer Morrissey by penning an explosive tell-all book revealing the full story of the band.Drummer Joyce had a huge falling out with...
By WENN on 03 May 2012
Morrissey Demands Action Over Wool Scandal
Singer Morrissey has stepped up his global animal rights crusade by urging a leading Japanese clothing company to shun farmers who use a controversial sheep-shearing technique.The practice of 'mulesing', in which chunks of flesh are...
By WENN on 03 May 2012
Johnny Marr Thinks About Reuniting The Smiths
Johnny Marr thinks about ''how great it would be'' to reunite The Smiths.The 'Panic' band split in 1987, shortly after guitarist Johnny left the group, and while relations between himself and singer Morrissey have never...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 April 2012
Chris Daughtry Sued By Band Mates: 3 Other Rock Feuds
The American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry is being sued by his former band mates, who claim that they are owed royalties for four songs that they helped to write. Ryan Andrews, Scott Crawford and Mark...
By Lew Irwin on 10 April 2012
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