Sparks singer Russell Mael has described comments Morrissey made in April about politics and race and last year in response to the Manchester terror attack as “ill-conceived and wrong”. Sparks singer Russell Mael has described comments Morrissey made in April about politics and race and last year in response to the Manchester terror attack as “ill-conceived and wrong”. Asked for his thoughts on the singer’s comments, Mael told the Press Association: “I’m totally in agreement with anybody being disillusioned because I am as well. Sparks returned the favour in 2009 with a humorous tribute single to the Manchester singer called Lighten Up Morrissey. Musical drama Annette will star Star Wars actor Adam Driver and will be directed by French director Leos Carax.

Source: Irish Independent May 22, 2018 13:30 UTC