Guardian Music — In today's G2, biographer Len Brown cracks open the party poppers and salutes the stubborn genius of Steven Patrick Morrissey, who turns 50 today. Now you can't imagine Moz is the kind of guy who gets particularly enthused about cake and goodie bags,... more info

NME — Raise a glass to former Smiths singer more info

Gigwise — We celebrate the music legend's milestone... more info

NME — Timewasting fun on NME.COM more info

Starpulse — Happy Birthday to sexy British lass Katie Price a.k.a. Jordan (1978), British supermodel/actress Naomi Campbell (1970), The Smiths singer Morrissey (1959), Elton John's songwriting partner Bernie Taupin (1950),[...] Read more! more info

The Mirror — Singer Morrissey is celebrating his 50th birthday with a concert fittingly in his home city. more info

Born Steven Patrick Morrissey in Manchester, England back in 1959,Morrissey celebrates his 50th birthday today . more info

Scotsman.com — HIS mournful voice and articulate, though often miserable lyrics, have made him a cult figure for legions of music fans. more info

Guardian Music — Morrissey once railed against dinosaur rock'n'roll stars - now he has joined their ranks. Len Brown sheds light on the man behind the miserable mask"Oh I know that you say, how age has no meaning, but here is your audience now, and they're screaming ... more info

Gigwise — That includes rescheduled shows... more info