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Dinosaur Jr. Star-Studded Show Features Broken Social Scene, Smiths, Sonic Youth Members (VIDEO)

Ex-Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr and Broken Social Scene singer Kevin Drew joined Dinosaur Jr. onstage in New York on the weekend. ... Read More »

The Weeknd's New Song 'Enemy' Cribs From The Smiths' 'Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want'

The Weeknd just released a new song called "Enemy" which cribs from the Smiths downer classic "Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want." ... Read More »

Coachella's Smiths Reunion, 'Teen Mom' Star's Horriffic Album & More -- NEWS

Coachella reportedly want a reunited Smiths to perform so badly at one of their rock-filled weekends in Indio, Calif. that they've promised to serve only vegetarian food at the festival. ... Read More »

12 Great Anti-Royalty Songs For Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee Concert

To celebrate Queen Elizabeth II of Britain's Diamond Jubilee we put together a list of the 12 most withering anti-royalty songs we knew. ... Read More »

The Smiths Reunion Tour? Nope

Reports of the Smiths reuniting were quickly denied by former members Johnny Marr and Mike Joyce. ... Read More »

Morrissey, 'We Hate William and Kate': Singer's Band Wear Angry T-Shirts

Morrissey caused a bit of a stir during a concert Sunday evening in Buenos Aires when his five-piece backing group wore "We Hate William and Kate" t-shirts for the performance. ... Read More »

Morrissey Storms Offstage in Michigan, Blames Security for Early Departure

Morrissey stormed offstage last night (Dec. 18) in Royal Oak, Mich., where security was reportedly overzealous in ejecting fans from the venue. ... Read More »

Morrissey Resurrects NME Libel Lawsuit Over Racist Portrayal

Morrissey is pushine a libel suit at NME for comments he sees to be edited to be more explosive. ... Read More »

Fool's Gold Turn to English Lyrics, Smiths' Afro-Pop Influence on 'Leave No Trace'

Fool's Gold singer/bassist Luke Top discusses the band's new album, 'Leave No Trace,' their upcoming tour with Red Hot Chili Peppers and Johnny Marr's Afro-pop influences. ... Read More »

Smiths Drummer Mike Joyce Defends Morrissey's Norway Comments

Former Smiths drummer Mike Joyce has leaped to the defence of Morrissey. ... Read More »

The Smiths' Songs to Be Turned Into Comics

The songs of 80s indie heroes the Smiths are to be turned into comic book stories. ... Read More »

Smiths' Back Catalogue Getting Huge Reissue in September

Brian Kersey, AP/PA Remastered versions of the Smiths' eight albums are to be released on ... Read More »

Morrissey Says Norway Massacre Is 'Nothing' Compared to Fast-Food Business

Morrissey's infamous mouth has landed the singer in hot water yet again after he said the recent Norway massacre is "nothing" compared to the killing of animals for fast food. ... Read More »

Morrissey Gets Attacked by a Dog, Suffers Broken Finger

Morrissey is a well-known lover of animals, but apparently not all critters share in the admiration. The British singer was recently attacked by a dog, suffering injuries to his hand and arm. ... Read More »

Morrissey's Headlining Appearance Prompts Meat Ban at Belgian Festival

Morrissey's appearance at a Belgian festival has prompted organisers to instigate the event's first-ever meat-free day. ... Read More »

Johnny Marr Listens to His Heart to Pen Trippy 'Big Bang' Film Score

Marr, who has kept up a steady stream of projects since the brief, wondrous life of the Smiths, indulged his craving for the States with his recent work on the soundtrack to 'The Big Bang.' ... Read More »