BBC News - UK — The mother of Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan is killed in a road crash in the Republic of Ireland. more info

The Mirror — The Pogues frontman, 58, looked much better thanks to recent dental work more info

Stereogum — Ah, the storied life of a rockstar’s teeth. The Irish Sun reports that Shane MacGowan, the 57-year-old frontman of Irish punk legends the Pogues, will have the thrilling tale of his chompers chronicled in a new hour-long documentary called Shane Ma... more info

The Telegraph — Were Shane MacGowan and Kirsty MacColl better than Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell? more info

Consequence of Sound — Can McNulty play Shane McGowan? more info

Starpulse — The Pogues star Shane Macgowan is to make a cameo appearance in an upcoming episode of beloved British soap Coronation Street. The Fairytale of New York singer's longtime partner Victoria Clarke b... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — When the topic of the Pogues comes up in casual conversation, the first thought isn’t necessarily the sound of their guitars. More likely it has something to do with singer Shane MacGowan’s sneering voice, the driving accordion, the whistle and b... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — The Pogues star Shane MacGowan is seeking professional help to replace his rotten teeth in a bid to embark on a Hollywood film career. more info

ContactMusic — Shane MacGowan was so drunk while filming the video for 'Fairytale of New York' that Matt Dillon had to hold him up.The Irish hellraiser enlisted the... more info

The Independent — It’s two years after the Pogues’ now rescinded “farewell” tour, and Shane MacGowan appears refreshed in an unexpected way. The traditional jug of a nameless liquid unlikely to be water appears by his side, and no one would suggest he’s sob... more info