Guardian Music — O2 Arena, London The musician-producer marks his 85th birthday by inviting stars from Mick Hucknall to Corinne Bailey Rae to reprise his hits, while he sprinkles anecdotes from the sidesWhat better way to celebrate the 85th birthday of one of America... more info

The Daily Mail — In June, Martine McCutcheon generated headlines when she recalled how she vomited in Mick Hucknall's famous red locks during a disastrous date in the 1990s. more info

The Mirror — A Twitter account, apparently run by Mick, claims Martine vomited all over his driver's car on their first date more info

The Mirror — The actress revealed how things went extremely wrong after a concert at Knebworth Hall, but they're still good friends more info

The Telegraph — Mick Hucknall appears to have got some of his mojo back, says Helen Brown, but with added sincerity more info

The Telegraph — He's no looker, and he freely admits to struggling in social scenarios - yet Mick Hucknall has slept with around 1,000 women. It's enough to turn any man Simply Red with anger, says Helen Coffey more info

The Telegraph — The Simply Red singer continues to regale us with his bedpost notches - we try to keep track more info

The Telegraph — Mick Hucknall tells Matthew Stadlen how daughter Romy has helped banish the demons of his childhood more info

The Independent — Simply Red’s “farewell” concerts in 2010 turned out to have been a hiatus. Mick Hucknall is to revive the soul-pop group for a 30th anniversary reunion tour next year. more info

The Independent — Simply Red’s “farewell” concerts in 2010 turned out to have been a hiatus. Mick Hucknall is to revive the soul-pop group for a 30th anniversary reunion tour next year. more info