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Guns N' Roses vs Dr. Pepper!

As previously reported on Kerrang.com, Guns N' Roses and Dr. Pepper are caught in the midst of a potential legal dispute, after the soda giant offered free cans of the drink to all American citizens if the band released new album Chinese Democracy this year. Guns N' Roses' lawyers claim the drink company exploited the release of the album for their own gain. The Dr. Pepper Snapple Group have now responded saying: “We are disappointed that GN'R’s lawyers are turning a fun giveaway into a legal dispute. We simply commented on the delayed release of Chinese Democracy and openly encouraged the band to release it before the end of the year. Axl even expressed support for our efforts earlier in the year. This was one of the largest responses we have ever received for a giveaway, and we’re happy we were able to satisfy the thirst of so many Dr Pepper fans. We wish Guns N’ Roses the best with their album.”

Published: 2008-12-03 Provider: Kerrang!

Is This Love? [The Clip Show]

Defamer's Week In Review: Sweethearts were lost, found, exploited and uncorked. Reminisce with us after the jump, and enjoy your Valentine's Day weekend! · The ugly Chris Brown-Rihanna saga broke last weekend, blew up all week, spawned the text-message mystery of the young year and will apparently be settled by Jay-Z. Any questions? · Mickey Rourke may show up stag and guzzle awards-show Champagne from the bottle these days, but we prefer to remember the good old baby-faced brooder days. · Joaquin Phoenix's Two Lovers director regretfully confessed to greasing his star's slippery slope into the Letterman Celebrity Grinder. · What's the only thing that could enliven Slumdog Millionaire's BAFTA monopoly? A hungry Sharon Stone cougar attack on its star, natch. · This week in untoward liaisons: Madonna and Jesus. Salma Hayek and an African baby. Craigslisters and at least one Disney or Warners exec. · Sure, TV on the Radio sounded rotten on SNL. But at least Radiohead and the USC Marching Band didn't kick their asses at the Grammys. · Hey — Observe and Report looks pretty good! Inglourious Basterds looks... not terrible! And then there's Osbournes Reloaded. Watch at your own risk. · Tough talent decisions gave American Idol's judges fits, but at least everyone can agree on the exquisite taste of Paula Abdul's new skull-plate jewelry. · ABC experienced some turnover — Katherine Heigl (maybe) and Nicollette Sheridan are out, Bob Fosse and Martha Graham are in. · Oprah Winfrey added Dr. Oz and Gwyneth Paltrow to her mortal-enemies list. · Mike White traveled the world with his father on The Amazing Race and lived to tell — us!

Published: 2009-02-15 Provider: Defamer Keywords: the clip show, Top, Week in Review