ContactMusic — Singer Morrissey has received an official apology from Nme editors after he complained about an article printed in the British music magazine which allegedly portrayed him as a racist The former The Smiths star is suing the publication alleging quote... more info

ContactMusic — Former The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr thrilled fans in his native Manchester England on Saturday 09Jun12 when he joined disco icons Chic onstage at the Parklife Weekender festival Marr who has also performed with Modest Mouse and The The joined Nil... more info

Perez Hilton — Despite all the rumors that their marriage is less than intact, Jada Pinkett Smith And Will Smith seem to be doing just fine! The Smiths will be celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary in December, which is practically an ETERNITY for most Hollywo... more info

CNN Showbiz — The digital archivist who restored the singles catalogs of the Smiths, Joy Division and New Order in a series of blog projects is being strongly discouraged from starting a similar project collecting R.E.M.'s earliest work. more info

Perez Hilton — What an unexpectedly specific exit strategy! Long time Smiths frontman and longer time solo pop artist Steven Morrissey is calling it quits soon! The 53 year-old vocal legend reiterated in a recent interview that he still plans to be retired by the r... more info

ContactMusic — Outspoken singer Morrissey has taken aim at U S President Barack Obama branding him useless and simply a set of teeth The former The Smiths star is adamant the mechanics of democracy is dead and singles out the American leader as an example of why v.... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Matt Walker has spoken out to silence rumours surrounding his exit from Morrisseys backing band insisting hes grateful for the six years he spent on the road with the star The former The Smiths frontman revealed earlier this month Jun12 that..... more info

ContactMusic — Veteran singer Morrissey is planning to retire in 2014 as hes getting too old for rock n roll The Suedehead hitmaker launched his career as frontman of The Smiths in 1982 and has released almost 40 singles since going solo in 1988 But the 53 yea... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Morrisseys drummer Matt Walker has quit after six years telling fans it was weird touring the world The percussionist took over behind the kit in 2006 and played on Morrisseys 2009 album Years of Refusal but he told the former The Smiths fron.... more info

Guardian Music — For Ken Clarke it's cricket and for David Cameron it's karaoke. As for those other busy people...There is nothing like politicians trying to be cool to make them look excruciatingly not so: William Hague in his baseball hat, Tony Blair in board short... more info