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Morrissey San Diego date ticket sales information
20 May 2012
Morrissey's concert at San Diego on May 22 has sold out (4,900 tickets), but the promoters have placed an additional 200 tickets on sale in order to accommodate demand.
Malacañang responds to Morrissey elephant appeal, tasks experts to check on Mali
17 May 2012
Malacañang responds to Morrissey elephant appeal, tasks experts to check on Mali
BY AMITA O. LEGASPI, GMA NEWS May 16, 2012 11:46pm
Prompted by a letter from English singer and lyricist Morrissey, Malacañang has ordered the Bureau of Animal Industry to evaluate if the Manila Zoo's 35-year old Asian elephant, Mali, should be transferred to a sanctuary.
Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said Wednesday, "We share the concerns expressed by animal advocates who have brought up the condition of the resident pachyderm. Rest assured, the responsible agencies will be swiftly implementing the order to ensure the welfare of Mali."
Recently, Morrisey took up the cudgels for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Asia-Pacific and appealed to President Benigno Aquino III to send Mali to a sanctuary.
"On behalf of PETA Asia, I ask that you send Mali to a sanctuary, where she would have room to roam and be able to be among other members of her own species," Morrissey wrote. He expressed his belief that Mali suffers from extreme loneliness, boredom and isolation.
Originally named Vishwamali, the elephant was born in Sri Lanka in 1974. She was brought to the Manila Zoo when she was three years old, and has lived in an enclosure since then.
"Mali's enclosure at the zoo is a fraction of the size that her natural habitat would be. A sanctuary would give her the opportunity for enrichment and companionship that she has been denied for many years," wrote Morrissey.
PETA earlier said The Elephant Sanctuary in the U.S. can provide Mali vast roaming spaces, ponds to bathe in, fresh vegetation, foraging activities, and the company of other elephants.
"The facility understands and has experience with elephants like Mali. They also have a history of healing and restoring quality of life to elephants who have become debilitated by years of captivity," said PETA. — DVM/ELR, GMA News
Morrissey to play Cascais Music Festival
4 May 2012
Morrissey will play the Cascais Music Festival in Cascais, Portugal, on 24 July.
Suedehead (Mael Mix): Digital download available in the UK
28 April 2012
EMI have released in the UK a digital download of "Suedehead (Mael Mix)": Morrissey's classic debut solo single as remixed by Ron and Russell Mael.
"Suedehead (Mael Mix)" is backed with two previously unreleased BBC live tracks: "We'll Let You Know" and "Now My Heart Is Full", recorded at London's Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in February 1995.
"Suedehead (Mael Mix)" track listing:
"Suedehead (Mael Mix)"
"We'll Let You Know" (live)
"Now My Heart Is Full" (live)
Photo: "Suedehead (Mael Mix)" artwork
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Suedehead (Mael Mix): Single released today in the UK
21 April 2012
EMI release today in the UK a limited edition Record Store Day 10" picture disc of "Suedehead (Mael Mix)": Morrissey's classic debut solo single as remixed by Ron and Russell Mael.
"Suedehead (Mael Mix)" is backed with two previously unreleased BBC live tracks: "We'll Let You Know" and "Now My Heart Is Full", recorded at London's Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in February 1995.
A digital download of "Suedehead (Mael Mix)" is available on April 23.
"Suedehead (Mael Mix)" track listing:
"Suedehead (Mael Mix)"
"We'll Let You Know" (live)
"Now My Heart Is Full" (live)
Photo: "Suedehead (Mael Mix)" artwork
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Suedehead (Mael Mix): Single release details
11 April 2012
This month, EMI release a limited edition Record Store Day 10-inch picture disc and a digital download of "Suedehead (Mael Mix)": Morrissey's 1988 debut solo single as remixed by Ron and Russell Mael.
"Suedehead (Mael Mix)" is backed with two previously unreleased BBC live tracks: "We'll Let You Know" and "Now My Heart Is Full", recorded at London's Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in February 1995.
The 10-inch picture disc is released on April 21, and the digital download is available on April 23.
