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‘I’m a CBE, I’m poet laureate so I’m clearly not a republican am I?’: Simon Armitage on his radical roots and rock star dreams

When Simon Armitage left his job as a probation worker to become a full-time poet his dad was horrified. Is the former young subversive turned royal appointee now part of the establishment?

The Guardian - UK

Dare I say it? The White Sox get more media attention in town than the Cubs do.

The Sox have been much more interesting and controversial of late than their cousins to the north.

Chicago Sun-Times

Morrissey to play huge outdoor summer Leeds show in Millennium Square

Another big name act has been announced for the summer shows in Millennium Square

Leeds Live

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Morrissey says Capitol Records is prioritising Sam Smith’s ‘satanism’ over his new album

Singer’s comments come after Sam Smith and Kim Petras’s controversial Grammys performance

The Independent UK

Morrissey is starting to ‘believe’ Capitol Records signed his album to ‘sabotage it’

The singer also states that he is ‘too diverse’ for Universal Music Group

The Independent UK

‘I did my climactic speech – then took half an E’: Steve Coogan on making 24 Hour Party People

‘We re-created the Haçienda nightclub in a Manchester warehouse,’ says the film’s director, Michael Winterbottom. ‘It was chaos – people were crying because they were so nostalgic’

The Guardian - UK

Morrissey hits back after Miley Cyrus drops out of his album

Morrissey criticised those he deemed to be “cancel vultures” who “only attack those of whom they are most jealous”

Manchester Evening News

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Morrissey says Miley Cyrus album exit was nothing to do with his politics

American withdrew after recording guest vocals on the Mancunian’s yet-to-be-released new record

The Guardian - UK

My favourite fictional character: the crazed, compelling voice of William's Trevor's 40something photographer Ivy Eckdorf

Although I have been a long-time fan of the Irish writer William Trevor, it was only in 2016 – amid the flood of tributes following his death – that I first heard of what has become one of my favourite novels, Mrs Eckdorf in O’Neill’s Hotel.

The Conversation

Days after halting show at the Greek, Morrissey says his new album will be delayed

The hits keep on coming for Morrissey fans: His upcoming album release has been delayed, according to the rocker, who described the situation as "Bonfire Unlit."

Los Angeles Times

The Mancunian Way: How does this happen?

Read the Mancunian Way newsletter for Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

Manchester Evening News

Morrissey fans confused after he leaves stage mid-way through Los Angeles show

The 63-year-old had complained that he was 'extremely cold' earlier in the night

Manchester Evening News

Simpson’s Tavern: Campaign to save historic restaurant, which once fed Dickens

FANS of a good business lunch are up in arms after Simpson’s Tavern, where Charles Dickens is said to have been a patron, has closed its doors. The venue, which opened in 1757 and calls itself the oldest chophouse in London, shut last month and may not reopen.

Evening Standard

John Smith and Mo Mowlam led the original prawn cocktail offensive

Brief letters: Labour and the City | Morrissey’s motorway stop | Vince Cable’s legacy | Silent school dinners | The Year of the Three Kings

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Manchester Evening News

Johnny Marr is going to help one Salford musician fulfil their dreams

The former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has launched an award for anyone from Salford

Evening Standard

Morrissey at Brixton Academy review: surprisingly fuss-free and formulaic

While controversy often swirls around the former Smiths frontman, this gig largely sidestepped the rambling rants and focused on the music behind the man

The Guardian - UK

Alvvays’ Molly Rankin: ‘We drive people crazy with the things that we want’

After a five year wait, the Canadian indie-rock band have returned with Blue Rev, one of the best records of the year. Their lead singer and guitarist reflects on perfectionism, Morrissey fandom and creating a sound that’s ‘strange and familiar’

Manchester Evening News

How to get last minute tickets for Morrissey, Richard Ashcroft and Aitch in Manchester this October

There are still a number of tickets left for gigs and shows this month on Ticketmaster

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Dublin Live

Morrissey calls on Taoiseach Micheal Martin to ban 'archaic hare coursing' in Ireland

Hare coursing is a type of blood sport where dogs are trained to chase, catch, and kill hares

WEKU

British pop music has a fraught relationship with Queen Elizabeth

Since the 1970s, the UK's punk, alternative and hip-hop artists have used music to share their feelings about the late monarch and what she represents.

The Guardian - UK

‘My life would be very different without the Fall’: Stewart Lee’s honest playlist

The comedian is still inspired by Mark E Smith but has finally fallen out of love with Morrissey. But whose sandwiches did he once steal?

The Independent UK

Bret McKenzie: ‘It was different writing songs that weren’t d*** jokes’

After finding fame with comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, the New Zealander is leaving the laughs behind on his debut solo album ‘Songs Without Jokes’. He talks to Kevin E G Perry about winning an Oscar with The Muppets, pissing off Morrissey with The Simpsons, and Taika Waititi’s detachable…

Manchester Evening News

Morrissey announces new tour including Manchester Apollo homecoming show

The Manchester music icon has announced a new UK and Ireland tour - how to get tickets

Glasgow Live

Morrisey announces Glasgow stop-off for brand new UK tour

The former The Smiths frontman will be embarking on a solo tour in September and October, and will welcome everyone in, "with no rules, regulations or restrictions in place".

Evening Standard

Morrissey’s back (again) - the former Smiths frontman announces UK tour and upcoming album

The tour will include two nights in London

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