Colleen Lippert writes: I'm listening to BBC 6 Music (May 15) and just heard that Morrissey has NOT signed on with Sanctuary, is still looking into a few of the major labels (Universal was mentioned), will be in rehearsal for the upcoming tour in July, and will hopefully head into the studio to record October-December (reportedly, they have put together a few dozen songs). All this according to a short sound bite by Alain Whyte who also said that Morrissey and the rest of the band are anxious to get something out to their fans. Hmmm...
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Paul Rhodes writes: This week's NME (18/05/02, out today) reports that Morrissey has finally secured a record deal with Sanctuary records in the US. NME are also claiming that their poll result with The Smiths being no.1 has kickstarted a Moz comeback.
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Hairdresser on Fire writes: In today's NME (treat with as much sceptisism as you feel appropriate):

MORRISSEY IS BACK!
NME poll result kickstarts a Moz comeback

'Morrissey has at last secured a new recording contract. Just weeks after his former band The Smiths topped NME's anniversary poll,..., Morrissey is reported to have signed a deal with Sanctuary Records in the US, with a release planned for October.'

The article goes on to suggest the deal is all down to the poll result in typical NME style. It looks like the NME wants to make it up.

Update: 05/15 18:18 GMT: Hairdresser on Fire has posted the transcript in a comment below.
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Related items:

• Morrissey signed to Sanctuary Records - report; new single Oct. 8 (UNCONFIRMED) - Apr. 23, 2002
• Record deal, new drummer unconfirmed; search continues - Apr. 24, 2002
• Quick hits: Morrissey/Smiths in the media - May 7, 2002

Eddie writes:

Morrissey made another appearance at the Mikel Erentxun show on Sunday, May 12 that took place at the El Ray theatre. There were a number of Morrissey fans in attendance, perhaps to see Silent Gray perform, or to see if Moz would show up again... or perhaps both.

Moz and Mikel were spotted chatting in the upstairs balcony before Mikel's set. Later, a group of Morrissey fans were able to catch up with him as he was leaving the show. Moz was glad to sign a few autographs, as some girls were brought to tears because of this glorious encounter.

For a full report and a new picture of Mikel and Moz, visit www.mundorockero.com

Torr writes:

www.doves.net go to news, it says Doves covered 'Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want' on a recent tv performance.
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According to the posting on May 13, "Doves have recorded 2 tracks live for new BBC TV show "Recovered" on June 7" and "the show actually went out on BBC Choice yesterday, apologies for no advance warning - we were told it was on this coming Sunday..."

Poor, Is He, Morrissey? writes:

There is a "annotated" Star Trek script up on Filmjerk.com that beats up the new Trek movie coming out soon. On page 122, all the way at the end, there is a gag about an alien band called Mozzer that does Morrissey covers songs, ones we know and some from "Morrissey's clone" of the future. The song titles are hilarious. Mozfans who don't know Trek might not get the joke, I think.
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Antonio writes:

Un-happy birthday!

Come to wish Steven Patrick Morrissey an un-happy birthday on May 25th at 'Cinema Classics'. The program will include a screening of the 1984 Rockpalast concert, 'Morrissey' and 'Smiths' open-mic video, and of course a 'Morrissey' birthday cake... the misery starts at 10pm!!

Cinema Classics
332 E 11th St
New York City

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Start! presents:

THE SALFORD LADS : Reunion

After 2 years on hiatus the Lads return for one show, one east coast date only. Saturday, May 25th in celebration of Morrissey's birthday, Start is dropping the biggest Moz bash ever. Manchester baggy and pop, sounds of the Hacienda, and plenty of Smiths/Morrissey all nite. Guest DJ EZRA, with residents DJ Gibby and Damian. 9pm-2am, 18+, 10 bucks under / 8 bucks over 21, BILLS BAR, Lansdowne Street, BOSTON. more info at STARTBOSTON.com

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