Contact Music reports that a fan is suing Insane Clown Posse for an injury he endured at one of their shows.
In other news, I'm suing Insane Clown Posse for the injuries I've endured to my auditory cortex.
*By Jess, who wouldn't mind if ICP and their fans were exiled to Guantanamo. They'd make for good, cheap torture for the last few days of the Bush regime, no?
Showing posts with label lawsuits. Show all posts
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Monday, January 05, 2009
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Smashing Pumpkins smash profits
The Smashing Pumpkins are suing Virgin Records.
The band claims that the record label is using their name illegally in advertising and promotions with Amazon.com and Pepsi, and that these marketing attempts are detrimental to the band's credibility.
According to the Associated Press, the lawsuit demands the profits of the promotions and an injunction against any further use of the band's name or music in cross-advertising.
Virgin Records has owned the rights to the band's songs and released them for the past 17 years. The Smashing Pumpkins have an agreement with Virgin to release digital copies of their records, but claim in the suit that there is no permission granted to tie the band's music with any other merchandise.
The band would "never grant such authority to Virgin, or any other entity."
Essentially, the Smashing Pumpkins feel they're being sold out, and they don't like it. This is a refreshing change from the insane cross-promotional deals of so many acts. Remember when the Spice Girls had their own bubble gum? While tasty, it really did nothing to further the arts.
*By Jess, who has an unhealthy obsession with Medieval Times.
The band claims that the record label is using their name illegally in advertising and promotions with Amazon.com and Pepsi, and that these marketing attempts are detrimental to the band's credibility.
According to the Associated Press, the lawsuit demands the profits of the promotions and an injunction against any further use of the band's name or music in cross-advertising.
Virgin Records has owned the rights to the band's songs and released them for the past 17 years. The Smashing Pumpkins have an agreement with Virgin to release digital copies of their records, but claim in the suit that there is no permission granted to tie the band's music with any other merchandise.
The band would "never grant such authority to Virgin, or any other entity."
Essentially, the Smashing Pumpkins feel they're being sold out, and they don't like it. This is a refreshing change from the insane cross-promotional deals of so many acts. Remember when the Spice Girls had their own bubble gum? While tasty, it really did nothing to further the arts.
*By Jess, who has an unhealthy obsession with Medieval Times.
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