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Smiths Drummer Mike Joyce Defends Morrissey's Norway Comments

PA Photos Former Smiths drummer Mike Joyce has leaped to the defence of Morrissey. The singer came under a barrage of criticism when he claimed during a concert in Poland that the actions of Anders Breivik -- the man behind the recent massacre in Norway -- was "nothing" compared to the actions of fast food outlets McDonald's and Kentucky ...

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The Smiths' Songs to Be Turned Into Comics

Justin Thomas, Empics/PA The songs of '80s indie heroes the Smiths are to be turned into comic book stories. The Guardian reports that 'Unite and Take Over: Comic Stories Inspired By the Smiths' will turn classic numbers from the Mancunian miserablists into a four-to-eight-page comic strip. In an e-mail to the newspaper, the strip's ...

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The Cribs' Ross Jarman Undergoes Spinal Operation

Gene Weatherley, Empics/PA The Cribs' drummer Ross Jarman has undergone surgery on his spine. The NME reports that the operation, which took place earlier this week, was needed to correct a herniated disc which had been pushing on a nerve. According to statement by the drummer's brother, Cribs vocalist Ryan, the operation was a success but ...

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Coldplay Pay Tribute to Amy Winehouse at Australian Festival

Ben Birchall / Yui Mok, PA Photos Coldplay have paid tribute to the late Amy Winehouse by briefly covering 'Rehab' during a rendition of 'Fix You.' The band are currently in Australia and the snippet was performed on Sunday night (31 July) at the Splendour in the Grass festival in Woodford, Queensland. The Sun reports that singer Chris ...

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U2's 360° Tour the Most Successful Ever

Charles Sykes, AP/PA They've been touring for 26 months, visited 30 countries, played 110 gigs and postponed Glastonbury once. Having played the final show of their tour in Moncton, Canada on Saturday, July 30, U2's 360° tour has been confirmed as the most financially successful ever. According to Billboard.com, the band's latest ...

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Amy Winehouse Tops UK Album Chart, Was Not Adopting Child

Nabor Goulart, AP/PA Amy Winehouse has topped the Official Album Charts in the UK with her second album, 'Back to Black,' eight days after her untimely passing. The album climbed to pole position shortly after its original release in 2006 and is now joined in the Top 10 by its predecessor, her 2003 debut, 'Frank'. The albums' chart success ...

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Michael Jackson's Jacket to Go on World Tour

Matt Sayles, AP/PA Michael Jackson's fans are a dedicated bunch and doubtless they'll be -- ahem -- thrilled to hear his most famous jacket is going a world tour. It's the King of Pop's iconic red and black calfskin garment from the classic 'Thriller' video. The Associated Press (via NME) reports that the jacket was bought last month for ...

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