News Ticker: Velvet Revolver, Tribeca Film Festival, Grammys Tour Responding to yesterday’s departure letter from Scott Weiland, Velvet Revolver drummer Matt Sorum simply said, “As for Scott, I wish him well.” Sorum also told fans the band will “have some exciting news soon.” The Hold Steady, Nick Lowe and Regina Spektor are among the artists that will perform at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. That T-Mobile/Grammy tour we told you about has begun announcing acts that will participate. Cat Power, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliot, Kid Rock, John Legend and others have been recruited to play one show apiece. While his wife Gwen Stefani takes a break from her solo career to record with No Doubt, Gavin Rossdale will release his first solo album, Wanderlust, in June. Stefani will appear on the song “Some Days.” [Photo: Getty]
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Published: 2008-04-03
Provider: Rolling Stone
Keywords: Rock News, Afternoon News Roundup
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No Doubt Sue Activision Over Use of “Band Hero” AvatarsPhoto: Winter/Getty In September, Nirvana fans were shocked to learn that the Kurt Cobain avatar in Guitar Hero 5 could be used to sing any other song on the game’s track list, from Bon Jovi to Bush. Now No Doubt have made a similar discovery about their own avatars in Band Hero — and they’re taking swift legal action. The band filed a lawsuit against the game’s maker, Activision, today, for fraudulent inducement and breach of contract, among other complaints, in which they argue the group was t
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Published: 2009-11-04
Provider: Rolling Stone
Keywords: No Doubt, Rock News, Video Games
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Random Notes: Kid Rock, Rihanna, David Bowie and the Week in RockPhoto: Gallay/Getty Kid Rock hit the stage at Indio, California’s Stagecoach Festival, while Pink rocked the masses in London, Dave Matthews Band jammed at the New Orleans Jazz Fest and No Doubt marked their return with a gig on the Today show. Plus: David Bowie checked out his son’s work at the Tribeca Film Festival, Pete Wentz found his true calling behind the bar, Rihanna dined with Jay-Z and much more. Get a look at the week’s wackiest rock photos in Random Notes: • Random Notes: No Doubt,
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Published: 2009-05-01
Provider: Rolling Stone
Keywords: Rock News
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