ContactMusic — British soul group SIMPLY RED are to split after a farewell pre-Christmas (10) tour.Frontman Mick Hucknall announced plans to break up the band last year (09) and he... more info

NME - Radar — I'm not really one for vocal obsessions, but Daley's something quite rare. Despite his pasty complexion, his wiry frame, his coiffed shock of firey curls and his M1 postcode, he sings with the combined powers of Absolute R&B Anthems '95 through ... more info

I Like Music — Mick Hucknall and co. release final album, Songs Of Love, and reveal dates for farewell tour in late 2010 more info

Topix — Simply Red singer Mick Hucknall sued his Irish neighbor Thursday over disputed rights to hunt deer, ducks and other birds at their rival game lodges in Ireland's wild northwest. more info

The Independent — It is not a very rock and roll fight, but Mick Hucknall and Chris de Margary were involved in a battle this week. The two Simply Red musicians have been to court over the right to shoot and fish game on their Donegal estate. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — DUBLIN, Ireland - Simply Red singer Mick Hucknall sued his Irish neighbour Thursday over disputed rights to hunt deer, ducks and other birds at their rival game lodges in Ireland's wild northwest. more info

Guardian Music — Rod Stewart says no to a Faces reformation. But a certain ginger soul lothario might yet take his place ...After decades of wavering, Rod Stewart has formally said no to reuniting with the Faces, according to keyboardist Ian McLagan. The group's thre... more info

Allmusic Blog — With Rod Stewart continuing to focus on his solo career, the remaining members of the Faces — guitarist Ron Wood, keyboardist Ian McLagan, and drummer Kenney Jones — have begun to make preparations for a 2010 reunion tour. Simply Red’s Mick Huc... more info

Guardian Music — The wizened 1970s rockers are to play a one-off gig at the Royal Albert Hall, with a series of guest singers replacing Rod StewartFaces will smile again, they have announced, with plans to reunite without Rod Stewart for a benefit gig. Ian McLagan, R... more info

The Daily Mail — First Kate Moss and Lily Allen... and now Mick Hucknall appears to be the latest celebrity indulging in a suspicious-looking rolled-up cigarettes. more info