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Morrissey's Novel Branded Gibberish By Critics
The singer scored a huge hit with his 2013 memoir, Autobiography, but has failed to impress with his first work of fiction, List of the Lost. The book is about a 1970s...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 24 September 2015
Morrissey's Debut Novel Slammed As 'Unpolished Turd'
Morrissey's debut novel has been slated as an ''unpolished turd of a book'' in its first review. The 56-year-old musician's 'List of the Lost' received a withering put down from The Guardian's critic Michael Hann,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 September 2015
Morrissey Set For U.k. Live Return Weeks After 'Final' Concerts
The former The Smiths frontman stunned fans earlier this month (Sep15) when he announced he will probably never perform in his native Britain again following two concerts in London this week (ends27Sep15)....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 24 September 2015
Stereophonics Wouldn't Do Smiths Cover Because They Eat Too Much Meat
The Stereophonics' Kelly Jones has admitted they would never do a Smiths cover because they ''eat too much meat.'' The 41-year-old frontman has ruled out doing a rendition of one of the vegetarian rock band's...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 September 2015
Morrissey Calls On David Cameron To Resign Over Pig Storm
Cameron has made headlines around the world over sensational claims in a new book by the U.K.'s Lord Ashcroft accusing him of putting part of his anatomy into a dead pig during a...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 22 September 2015
Tim Burgess Offers Morrissey Record Deal
Singer Morrissey sparked speculation last week (ends20Sep15) that he is preparing to retire after announcing it is unlikely he will ever perform in his native U.K. again following a show in London on...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 September 2015
Morrissey Says Upcoming London Shows Are Likely To Be His Last
Morrissey has said that his forthcoming London dates are likely to be the last time he ever plays in the UK. The former Smiths frontman, who released album World Peace Is None of Your Business...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 19 September 2015
Morrissey To Quit U.k. Gigs
The former The Smiths star has been without a label since August last year (14) when he parted from Capitol Music and Harvest Records, and he has spoken frequently since about the lack...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 18 September 2015
Morrissey's Plea To Close Beagle-breeding Facility
Morrissey has joined forces with PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) to try to close a beagle-breeding facility.The outspoken rocker has written a letter to UK Home Secretary Theresa May to stop the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 September 2015
Morrissey Urges U.k. Home Secretary To Halt Dog Farm
The former The Smiths frontman is backing a campaign by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to oppose an application for a licence to open up the breeding facility in Yorkshire,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 September 2015
Morrissey Predicts U.k. Politician Will Be Murdered
Corbyn shocked political commentators in the U.K. when he was elected Leader of the Opposition over the weekend (12-13Sep15), with many predicting a short-lived tenure because of his socialist leanings. He has...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 September 2015
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 Set To Release Debut Novel
Morrissey is to release his debut novel 'List of the Lost' in September.The 56-year-old star's novel is to be published by Penguin Books at the end of next month and will arrive almost two years...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 August 2015
Morrissey Announces Debut Novel 'List Of The Lost' To Be Published In September
Morrissey will publish his debut novel titled List of the Lost next month, according to the singer's fansite 'True To You'. The novel is the former Smiths frontman’s first foray into fiction and comes two...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 23 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 Makes 'Grope' Allegation
Morrissey claims he was ''sexually groped'' by an airport security guard earlier this week.The 56-year-old singer was travelling from San Francisco International Airport to London when he claims an unnamed man ''groped his penis and...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 July 2015
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
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