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Morrissey Savages Australian Pm Over Cat-kill Plan
Officials Down Under announced last month (Jul15) that they were "declaring war" on wild felines in order to preserve dozens of native species they claim are under threat from the predators. However,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 August 2015
Morrissey Snubs Music Award
The former The Smiths star revealed last month (Jul15) that he had been honoured with the Gold Medal Award by members of the Philosophical Society at Trinity College in Dublin. However, he...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 27 August 2015
Morrissey 'Admires' Suicide
Morrissey believes suicide is ''admirable''.The 56-year-old singer - who has previously admitted to suffering from depression - insists he has never tried to end his life, though thinks everyone does at some stage and he...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 August 2015
Morrissey: 'Security Guard Put His Finger Down My Rear Cleavage'
The former The Smiths star claims his private parts were groped by the security officer as he went through a checkpoint at the airport last month (Jul15) and he lodged a formal complaint...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 19 August 2015
Morrissey Winning Cancer Battle, Given Up On Medication For Depression
The Everyday is Like Sunday singer was diagnosed with Barrett's oesophagus in October (14), but he admits he's getting to grips with his cancer, and feels very positive. He tells U.S. news...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 19 August 2015
Morrissey Brands Jimmy Kimmel A Hypocrite Over Cecil The Lion
The pair fell out in 2013 when the former The Smiths frontman scrapped a planned appearance on chat show Jimmy Kimmel Live! when he discovered his fellow guests would include the cast of...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 04 August 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
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
Johnny Marr Swaps Penning Lyrics For Penning A Book
Johnny Marr is taking a break from music to write his autobiography.The legendary guitarist - a former member of The Smiths, Modest Mouse and The Cribs - has been penning the tome on the road...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 July 2015
Johnny Marr Blasts Glastonbury Line-up
The Smiths guitarist referred to the Sunday afternoon session on the main stage, which is usually filled by iconic musicians, including Dolly Parton at last year's (14) event and Kenny Rogers in 2013,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 27 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 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 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
Johnny Marr Slams Online Touts
Johnny Marr has slammed online touts.The former The Smiths star took to his Twitter account to criticise ''eBay t**sers'' after his Record Store Day 2015 cover of Depeche Mode's 'I Feel You' appeared on the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 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
James Franco To Release Album
James Franco is to release an album inspired by The Smiths.The 'Pineapple Express' star has collaborated with Tim O'Keefe and former Smiths bassist Andy Rourke on the venture, which will see his band Daddy release...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 November 2014
Noel Gallagher And Johnny Marr Team Up On Classic Tracks
Noel Gallagher joined his rock star pal Johnny Marr onstage on Thursday night (23Oct14) to 'duet' on classic tracks by Iggy Pop and The Smiths.The former Oasis star walked onstage to massive cheers for the...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 24 October 2014
Noel Gallagher Hates Album Title
Noel Gallagher wishes his new album had a different title.The 'Everybody's on the Run' singer has announced the release of 'Chasing Yesterday' in March 2015 and admits he struggled to come up with a name...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 October 2014
The Smiths, Green Day, Nine Inch Nails Nominated For Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
British indie rock icons The Smiths have been announced as one of this year’s nominees for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It’s the sixth year for which the band have been...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 12 October 2014
George Michael: 'Smiths Reunion Was A Joke'
Pop star George Michael sent fans of The Smiths into a spin by insisting a long-awaited reunion is on its way, but he has now confessed he was joking.The former Wham! star was asked in...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 12 August 2014
The Housemartins Set Reunion Criteria
The Housemartins will reform if The Smiths get back together.The 'Caravan of Love' hitmakers - who split in 1988 after five years together - famously had a pact never to reunite, but have now...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 June 2014
Cliff Richard Is 'Very Disappointed' Over Cancelled Morrissey Gig.
Sir Cliff Richard has been left ''very disappointed'' over Morrissey's cancelled tour. The 73-year-old singer - who was due to support the former Smiths star at an upcoming gig in Brooklyn, New York later this...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 June 2014
Arcade Fire Cover The Smiths, Echo And The Bunnymen At Earl's Court Show
Arcade Fire treated fans to a cover of London by the Smiths and Echo and the Bunnymen's classic track The Cutter during their second show at Earl's Court Exhibition Centre in London on Sunday (June...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 June 2014
Johnny Marr Announces New UK Tour
Johnny Marr has announced a UK solo tour.The former Smiths musician is embarking on a series of live gigs this autumn, starting on October 13 in Lincoln and finishing up in Leeds on October 29.The...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 June 2014
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