Benton writes:

From the Sunday Times Books Diary, 27th February.

“There’s a tale behind Morrissey’s memoir deal with Penguin. It seems the former Smiths frontman, when offered £1m by Faber, argued that he was worth far more — rumour suggests the astonishing figure of £10m — than John Peel, who’d trousered £2m for his memoirs. This was both ungrateful, as guitarist Johnny Marr said the Smiths’ early success was “largely due to the John Peel Show” , and misinformed; the Peel deal was about £1.5m. So he went to Penguin, settled for a paltry £2m, and heaven knows he’s miserable now. “
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Craig M. Price also writes:

The article below is from the Feb. 21-27, 2005 issue of Crain’s, a New York City publication which covers, among other things, the publishing industry. Titled “Read him like a Book,” it states in full:

British cult rocker Morrissey is preparing to tell the story of his life, including his years with the influential 1980s band The Smiths. The autobiography won’t come cheap. Publishers interested in meeting with representatives of the enigmatic, famously media-shy singer-songwriter have agreed that any bidding would begin in the seven figures.

“He never talks, which is why this is becoming a big deal,” says a publishing executive.

According to insiders, not much is known about what the project will entail. But the expectation is that Morrissey, who has already begun writing, will deliver a revealing book, touching on such subjects as the bad blood between him and former Smiths members.

The seven-figure offers have surprised some publishing executives, given the mixed success of recent rock and roll memoirs. But Morrissey has a loyal following, and scored a hit last year with his comeback album You are the Quarry.

The rocker’s US literary agent, Matthew Guma of InkWell Management, declined to comment.

Article also includes a small photo with the caption "Wordsmith: Former Smiths frontman Morrissey is attracting high-priced interest in his autobiography."

mozrebel writes:

Morrissey has won the award for Best International Male (the only category in which he was nominated) in the 2005 Meteor Irish Music Awards, [last Thursday] in Dublin's Point Depot. The awards are to be screened on Irish TV station RTE 2, Sunday 27th February at 9pm.

Meteor Ireland Music Awards 2005 - Winners
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An anonymous person also writes:

Snow Patrol feted at Irish awards - BBC News

Morrissey has won best International Male at the Meteor awards held in Dublin’s Point Theatre last night. He faced truly stiff competition in the form of Eminem, George Michael, Usher, Kanye West and Robbie Williams. How and ever a win is a win and after being snubbed at the Brits its great to see him get something.

Also the equally delicious PJ Harvey picked up Best International Female.
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This Charming Man also sends the link to the news item at NME.
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Lauren also writes:

Morrissey scooped Best International Male award at the Meteor Ireland Music Awards (Irish version of the Brit awards) last Thursday (24th Feb).

As far as I know, he was not at the ceremony - but I didn't see it, so I'm not entirely sure. For Irish (and UK viewers with cable), the awards are repeated tomorrow (Sunday 27th) at 9pm on RTE2.

adalfan writes:

Was at Hot Hot Heat/Louis show at the famed Roxy on the Sunset Strip last night (2/25).

I was just glancing across the venue in the and I spot the Moz there!!
Wow I'm seeing him everywhere nowadays.

He was in the VIP area at like one of the limited choice booths to the stage and I didn't have access the area. But I had to walk by several times to check things out ;) ...Seemed in very good spirits.

Dunno if stuck around for Hot Hot Heat. I thought they were just so so and Louis XIV really was much better.

Also spotted in that area was actor Kevin Weisman on "Alias", who plays Marshall, the computer nerd/gadget "Q"-type man. He also happens to play the drums for Trainwreck, a side project w/Kyle of Tenascious-D (with jack black) fame. He was stayed right in front of the VIP and was very accessible/friendly to those that spotted him. He seemed to enjoy all the bands, especially Louis XIV.
 
But made the night by spotting the Moz again!!

Belligerent Ghoul sends the link:

TuneTribe in talks to get acts into shops - The Guardian

Excerpt:

TuneTribe has already cut deals with the Libertines, Paul Oakenfold and Morrissey, and offers an 80% royalty to artists, a higher percentage than the rate offered by rival services such as Apple's iTunes. Its best-known unsigned act is 3 Miles From, which has signed over its download rights to TuneTribe in a one-year deal.

Scott writes:

According to SirenDisc's website, not only will there be a Canadian release of "I Like You" in mid-March, but also a live single, to be released April 4th. Here's hoping we get the remaining studio tracks as b-sides.

An anonymous person writes:

Famed film scorer Jon Brion played a very bizarre version of Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now, when opening for the band The Polyphonic Spree Monday night in LA.

He first played it regular then went into a 3 minute "Les Paul" country instrumental version which was very interesting.

growup007 writes:

Last week Dallas pop punk band Darlington were on the Adventure Club (KDGE, Dallas) and did two Morrissey songs. They can be heard on the archive at adventureclub.postrock.net.