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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
Morrissey Addresses Falklands Debate At Argentina Gig
Outspoken British rocker Morrissey waded into the debate over the Falkland Islands during a concert in Argentina on Thursday (01Mar12).The Smiths star performed a gig in Cordoba, Argentina and he used the opportunity to address...
By WENN on 03 March 2012
Johnny Marr Says Smiths Reunion Hinges On David Cameron
Following Johnny Marr 's proclamation at the recent Nme Awards that his old group The Smiths would only reform if the current UK government stepped down from power, that great commentator of cultural society and...
By WENN on 02 March 2012
Street Takes Swipe At Morrissey
Music producer Stephen Street has taken aim at Morrissey after the singer dropped a track from the re-release of the album they co-wrote.The British studio veteran and Morrissey teamed up to write and record songs...
By WENN on 24 February 2012
Noel Gallagher's Beady Eye Jealousy
Noel Gallagher is "jealous" of Beady Eye.The 'If I Had a Gun' singer is envious that his brother Liam managed to convince all of the other final members of Oasis - bassist Andy Bell, guitarist...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 February 2012
Morrissey Joins Anti-cruelty Cosmetics Campaign
Singer Morrissey is stepping up his animal rights work by joining a campaign against vivisection.The former The Smiths frontman was named Person of the Year by the U.K. branch of People for the Ethical Treatment...
By WENN on 11 January 2012
Morrissey 'Honoured Beyond Words' By Peta Award
Singer Morrissey has told of his joy after he was named People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' (Peta) U.K. Person of the Year.The vegetarian rocker banned meat products from being sold on his tour,...
By WENN on 02 January 2012
Noel Gallagher Wants Smiths To Reform
Noel Gallagher wants The Smiths to reform.The 'If I Had a Gun' hitmaker is a massive fan of the iconic 80s indie band and though frontman Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr have always maintained they...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 December 2011
Morrissey Abandons Gig Over Security Trouble
Singer Morrissey stormed off stage and cut short the final gig of his North American tour on Sunday night (18Dec11) after slamming security officials for ejecting fans from the venue.The former The Smiths frontman was...
By WENN on 19 December 2011
Pamela Anderson Launches Peta Stamps
Pamela Anderson joined former 'Price is Right' host Bob Barker to launch a new stamp range by PETA.The former 'Baywatch' actress and the TV legend have allowed their likenesses to be used for the stamps,...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 November 2011
Sir Paul Mccartney, Natalie Portman And Morrissey To Grace Peta Stamps
Sir Paul Mccartney, Natalie Portman and Morrissey are among the famous faces who will adorn a set of U.S. postage stamps in the name of vegetarianism.Executives at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta)...
By WENN on 28 November 2011
Morrissey Gives Permission For Smiths Song On Advert
Morrissey has given John Lewis permission to use a version of a Smiths song for its Christmas campaign. The 'Shoplifters of the World Unite' musician - who is famously anti-establishment - is said to be...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 November 2011
Taylor Swift's Kitten Becomes Twitter Sensation
Taylor Swift 's kitten, Meredith, has become a social networking star after the American country singer posted a picture of her on Twitter. The 21-year-old tweeted a photograph of her adopted pet this week -...
By WENN on 08 November 2011
Morrissey Has Further Treatment For Broken Finger
Rocker Morrissey is undergoing more treatment to his broken finger after it failed to heal for more than two months.The former The Smiths frontman was injured in June (11) after he was bitten on his...
By WENN on 29 August 2011
Morrissey: 'Norway Massacre Nothing Compared To Fast Food Killings'
Morrissey has sparked fury among fans after insisting the massacre in Norway last week (22Jul11) was "nothing" compared to the number of animals killed daily for the fast food industry.The controversial former The Smiths star...
By WENN on 28 July 2011
Morrissey Slaps Concert Ban On Website Owner
Morrissey has taken extraordinary action against the owner of a fan website by banning him for life from the singer's concerts.The former The Smiths frontman declared war on Morrissey-solo.com after owner David Tseng refused to...
By WENN on 13 July 2011
Morrissey Website Owner Thrown Out Of Gig
Singer Morrissey has stepped up his campaign against a fan website by allegedly ordering his security guards to eject the forum's owner from a concert.The former The Smiths frontman stunned the audience at a show...
By WENN on 13 July 2011
Katy Perry Struck Down With Food Poisoning
Katy Perry has been struck down with food poisoning.The 'Teenage Dream' hitmaker - who is currently performing across the US as part of her 'California Dreams' tour - has been forced to cancel a number...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 July 2011
Katy Perry And Russell Brand Hire Cat Whisperer
Katy Perry and Russell Brand have hired a cat whisperer.The couple - who have three furry friends, Krusty, Kitty Purry and Morrissey - brought in a feline expert in the hope of controlling the unruly...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 July 2011
Brandon Flowers Performs With Bandmate
Brandon Flowers was joined on stage by his Killers bandmate Mike Stoermer during a solo show yesterday (01.07.11).The 'Crossfire' singer was midway through his set of material from his recent solo album 'Flamingo' when he...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 July 2011
Morrissey's F-word Blast At Fan Website
British rocker Morrissey has risked enraging huge swathes of supporters after performing at a concert wearing an obscene T-shirt declaring war on a popular fan website.The former The Smiths frontman took to the stage in...
By WENN on 28 June 2011
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