Category Archives: music

Report: Coldplay vs. Joe Satriani lawsuit dismissed???

It seems that the Coldplay vs. Joe Satriani feud is over…but not officially. It’s just rumour right now. Reports are saying that Joe Satriani’s plagiarism lawsuit against Coldplay has been dismissed. An out of court agreement was made to settle things with both parties. Which probably means that Joe Satriani and Chris Martin has been discussing things privately behind the scenes.

More on it here:

http://www.in2town.co.uk/Entertainment-News/Music-News-Coldplay-Joe-Satriani-lawsuit-dismissed-from-court/menu-id-4588

If this news is true, that’s good news for the both of them. Hopefully Joe and Chris Martin are both on good terms ’cause life is too short to hold negative grudges.

Kev

Edit to add: Billboard confirmed the news is true…

http://www.billboard.com/#/news/coldplay-satriani-copyright-lawsuit-dismissed-1004012280.story

Coldplay is not required to admit any wrongdoings, so that means they don’t have to admit that they borrowed ideas from Joe’s song.

I always knew Coldplay was innocent from day 1, ever since this started.

Cool Video: Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” trailer now online…

The Michael Jackson movie, “This is It” trailer was exclusively revealed at the MTV VMA’s last night, here it is at the MTV website:

http://www.mtv.com/videos/movie-trailers/435908/exclusive-michael-jacksons-this-is-it-trailer-premiere.jhtml#id=1621379

Looks interesting. Looking forward to seeing it.

Kev

Thought: I am angry at Activision too, aw man, they totally ruined Kurt, big time…

The reason Courtney Love, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic is not happy about the use of Kurt Cobain for “Guitar Hero 5”, is not that they put him in the game without their permission. Courtney agreed to put Kurt in the game in the first place, she gave them permission. She gave them permission for Kurt to sing Nirvana songs for the game. She didn’t give them permission to use Kurt to sing songs by other artists.

This is why Courtney, Dave, and Krist are pissed off and on a warpath against Activision about it.

I totally agree with it. It’s totally embarrasing and sickening to have Kurt singing songs by other artists like Bon Jovi, Billy Idol, etc. I’m like, “What the hell is Activision thinking? The company are a bunch of fucking morons”. This is humiliating for Nirvana fans.

I am so glad not getting the game. I too am upset and dissapointed with Activision, and because of this, I will no longer by anymore future released Guitar Hero games.

I will still keep Guitar Hero III, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith and Guitar Hero: Metallica, of course, but I will no longer support Activision. They might ruin the upcoming Van Halen game as well.

This is so wrong having Kurt Cobain, singing songs by other artists, that is not Nirvana. So now you see why they are upset. I can’t blame ’em.

See the video below, this is terrible.

Kev

Report: Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic also upset at Kurt Cobain use for “Guitar Hero 5″…

Well, it looks like Courtney Love is not the only one in the music industry upset at Activision with the use of Kurt Cobain for “Guitar Hero 5”. It looks like Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic, the surviving band members of Nirvana, are pretty pissed too.

They aren’t really upset at Kurt Cobain being used for the game, however, they are just pissed that he could be played by other artists by unlocking a secret of the game.

The Associated Press reports:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ipFhOuBuSMv3z7cr0LgPJT4dWALAD9AKR3600

Wow. Activision better do something fast or they’ll be battling in court with Courtney, Dave, and Krist all at the same time!

I’m glad I’m not getting the game now!

Kev

Report: Taylor Swift to re-release “Fearless” album with 6 new songs…

Just announced today, the talented country/pop star, Taylor Swift, will release her hit album, “Fearless” with 6 new songs. The expanded “Fearless” will hit stores, Oct. 27th. The expanded new album will also include a free DVD, with music videos of her hit songs and behind the scenes stuff of her videos.

Taylor Swift, received four country music award nominations for the CMA’s this year.

Billboard reports:

http://www.billboard.com/#/news/taylor-swift-to-re-release-fearless-with-1004011180.story

Very cool. Big Taylor Swift fan here, so I’m definitely getting this even though I own the original album. Interested in hearing the new songs.

Kev

Report: Courtney Love planning to sue Activision for use of Kurt Cobain in “Guitar Hero 5″…

Courtney Love is pissed that Activision put Kurt Cobain in “Guitar Hero 5” and made him look completely different. As you see Kurt Cobain in the picture in this link, he’s much uglier and creepier.

Courtney rants about Guitar Hero franchise on her Twitter page, pretty harsh rants. If you’re brave enough to read that negativity like I can and don’t take it seriously, you’d find it entertaining.

I am kind of losing interest in the Guitar Hero franchise myself. It started out kind of cool…but it is kind of ruining the music industry.

More on it here:

http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200909/N09.0910.1430.41977.htm

I for one agree with Courtney that Activision didn’t even get Kurt right. If you see Nirvana’s earlier performances of “Smells Like Teen Spirit”, Kurt doesn’t look up to the mic and his hair is almost always covered his face when he plays guitar. Plus, when Kurt played live on stage, he doesn’t stand there like a zombie like Guitar Hero did. Kurt moved around on stage like crazy.

This is the reason it made me not want to get “Guitar Hero 5” and changed my mind about getting the game.

I hope Courtney wins this suit, I’m actually glad she’s doing this. Guitar Hero ruined Kurt, he’s gotta be rolling in his grave.

Kev

BREAKING NEWS: Ellen Degeneres is now 4th judge of American Idol, taking over Paula Abdul…

Paula Abdul out, Ellen is in!

While Ellen is not a musician or a singer, she is a music lover and loves listening to music herself.

She broke the news herself exclusively on her talk show.

The Associated Press reports:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gIrRt3DLbAtDiL4tlDgi0cKcMFnwD9AK5A1G2

Not a bad replacement actually. I like Ellen, she’s nice, smart, and funny too. They obviously got her hoping to keep up the ratings. Ellen’s not an annoying loudmouth like Rosie O’ Donnell.

Kev

Michael Jackson “This is It” teaser poster released…

There is the new teaser poster for the upcoming “This is It” Michael Jackson movie. There will be tour rehearsal footage and more. Film comes out next month on Oct. 28th. Will I see it?

I probably will end up seeing it. I’m curious to see it.

Just a warning though, it’ll be kind of sad to see in theater ’cause people will walk out of the theaters wiping their eyes.

This is for sure to be a huge blockbuster hit. Saw VI won’t even top this.

Kev

Report: Liam Neeson and Bono team for “The Virgin of Las Vegas” film…

Parallel Pictures is making a film titled, “The Virgin of Las Vegas”, which is about an aging rock band singer who is prone to drinking and living in Las Vegas. Liam Neeson is attached to star, Bono will produce. This film will mostly be about Irish bands that became popular in the U.S. who came from Ireland. Liam Neeson is from Ireland, just like Bono.

Variety Reports:

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118008066.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

Liam singing his own vocals in a band in this movie? Interesting. Bono is probably coaching him onto singing.

Kev