Concert promoter Denis Desmond said yesterday that he expects earnings from the UK music venue business he co-owns to top £8 million (€9.4m) this year.

Lady Gaga’s outrageous dress sense has proved to be divisive – after she was shortlisted for both most and least stylish star in this year’s NME Awards.

Morrissey has given himself more than a month to prepare for his rescheduled UK tour - after a bout of ill health forced him to scrap a string of forthcoming shows.