After last night’s episode of The Simpsons, Morrissey’s official social media accounts put out a statement criticizing the show’s depiction of the aging crooner and a parody version of The Smiths. As it turned out, the statement was from Morrissey’s manager (which brought about another statement) and brought more attention to the legendary cartoon than it’s […]
Last night, The Simpsons aired an episode inspired by the Smiths. As you can imagine, it took some turns and Morrissey wasn’t too pleased. In a post on his official Facebook page, the singer unleashed harsh criticisms at The Simpsons, following the beloved show’s portrayal of him. “Poking fun at subjects is one thing. But when a show stoops so […]
After releasing three successful albums with BMG, Morrissey and the label have parted ways. In a message posted on his website, Morrissey Central, the singer said that the label “appointed a new Executive who does not want another Morrissey album. He also cited the executive’s “new plans for ‘diversity’” as a cause for his departure. […]
In 1991, revered Brit superstars David Bowie and Morrissey performed a cover version of T. Rex’s “Cosmic Dancer” at a concert in Los Angeles; that live cover will finally officially be released Nov. 13. It arrives via digital download and streaming services, with a physical seven-inch single coming on Feb. 19. On the flip side of […]
Remember when Lionel Richie threatened to curate a new version of “We Are the World” a few months ago? Reuters reports that Richie, along with his American Idol co-hosts Katy Perry and Luke Bryan, will perform the song on Sunday night’s edition of the show, featuring several bodies hidden under Idol’s floorboards: Fantasia, Jordin Sparks, Katharine McPhee, Kellie […]