Morrissey turns to fashion designing

November 29th, 2009 LONDON - Veteran singer Morrissey has evoked criticism after speaking about killing himself and glamorising suicide. The legendary crooner, known for his gloomy lyrics and depressing song titles, told Radio 4's Desert Island Discs that he thinks "self-destruction is honourable".

November 20th, 2009 MORRISSEY has found himself at the centre of a fresh concert drama after swearing at a fan during a show in Germany. The former The Smiths star is part-way through his European tour and was entertaining the crowd in Hamburg on Tuesday (17Nov09), when a fan interrupted him.

November 19th, 2009 Actress MICHELLE TRACHTENBERG is continuing her foray into accessories design - with a range of costume jewellery. The 24-year-old star is teaming up with luxury fashion brand Coach for the designs, under the brand's Poppy line.

November 9th, 2009 LONDON - Brit singer Steven Patrick Morrissey is said to have finished his UK tour on a bad note when he refused to complete a show in Liverpool following a fan dumping drink on him. Morrissey, 50, who last month had been forced to pull out of two shows after he collapsed during a performance in Swindon, was supposed to play at London's Royal Albert Hall, reports the Daily Star.

November 4th, 2009 LONDON - American rock band Kings of Leon have made a foray into the world of fashion by designing their own clothing line. The Use Somebody hitmakers have gone partners with French fashion house Surface To Air to bring out a 12-piece collection, which showcases their distinctive checked shorts and leather jackets, reports the Daily Star.

October 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Singer Morrissey is fit to perform at London's Royal Albert Hall after his recent on-stage collapse, according to a statement on his official website. The 50-year-old star landed in hospital after collapsing on stage with breathing difficulties during a performance in Swindon.

October 25th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Morrissey has returned home from the hospital after collapsing on stage with breathing difficulties during a performance in Swindon. The 50-year-old former Smiths singer was performing at the Oasis Leisure Centre when the gig was cut short following the incident.

October 23rd, 2009 It is no more a hot news among all the TLC viewers [and all "American Chopper" loyalists] that Paul Teutal Jr. is not a part of his father's business.

August 25th, 2009 LONDON - Ashley Olsen has confessed that she does not wish to remain in the fashion industry forever. The former Full House star, who turned designer and heads women's fashion collection 'The Row' with her twin sister Mary-Kate, revealed that she might return to her acting roots.

July 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Destiny's Child star Kelly Rowland has no plans to follow in the footsteps of former bandmate Beyonce Knowles and open her own clothing line, after she has hosted a cutthroat fashion competition. The singer was the host of Bravo's U.S.

July 10th, 2009 NEW YORK - Reality TV star Heidi Montag-Pratt has turned into a fitness guru. After trying her luck in singing, fashion designing, and dry shampoo line, the 'The Hills' star's new business is a downloadable workout series, developed with trainer Chad Waterbury.

June 19th, 2009 NEW YORK - R and B singer Beyonce Knowles is facing a million-dollar lawsuit after she suddenly pulled out of a performance at Manhattan club. The 27-year-old singer had to perform at M2 nightclub as part of the launch of her "I Am.

June 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Brit singer Steven Patrick Morrissey has revealed that he will be back on tour after his battle with a virus. Morrissey, 50, had to postpone seven UK gigs on a doctor's advice.

May 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - British singer Morrissey celebrated his 50 birthday in a jam-packed musical event in his hometown on May 22. Despite being asked to cancel his shows to recover from a mystery illness, the singer seemed healthy and in high spirits as he celebrated half a century at England's Manchester Apollo.

May 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actress Ashley Olsen revealed that she would soon be bidding goodbye to her acting career, as she is keen to focus on fashion designing full time. Ashley Olsen, who has been acting ever since her stint in sitcom Full House, when she was just 9 months old, has decided to focus on her fashion collection 'The Row' with sister Mary Kate Olsen, while the latter focuses on acting.