CHART star Morrissey claims he has been snubbed by TV stations around the world, despite having a new album that has charted highly in many countries.
The former Smiths frontman put out new album World Peace Is None Of Your Business last month and it went to number two in the UK, but he said he has not had a single invitation to be interviewed or perform on TV around the release.
In a statement on his website, Morrissey said: "It is 30 years since The Smiths album entered the UK chart at number two with zero airplay and zero promotion, and the struggle for the airwaves remains difficult.
"In answer to many people who have asked, I should like to finally make it clear that I have not received any television invitations - worldwide! - to either discuss World Peace Is None Of Your Business, or even to sing any songs from the album."
The 55-year-old, promoting his first new album for five years, spoke of his appreciation for fans posting home-made videos to accompany the title track of his album. But he said his record label Harvest - part of music giant Universal - should have provided a promo of their own.
He told fans: "God bless social media."
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