Nirvana bassist Novoselic runs for office to protest against election rules

September 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study has found that children whose parents have a firm parenting approach allowing them to test the rules and learn from it are more likely to assume leadership roles as adults. For the new study published in a recent edition of The Leadership Quarterly, researchers used data from a long-term Minnesota study of twins.

September 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American singer Jon Bon Jovi has disapproved the use of late Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain's image in a new edition of Guitar Hero video game. Jovi, 47, agrees with former Nirvana rockers Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl's protests of being "dismayed and very disappointed" after learning their bandmate's likeness can be used to play songs by other artists in Guitar Hero 5.

September 10th, 2009 Nirvana members dismayed by 'Guitar Hero 5'LOS ANGELES — Kurt Cobain's appearance in the latest "Guitar Hero" video game is not hitting the right notes with the surviving members of Nirvana. Krist Novoselic (kris noh-voh-SELL'-ehk) and Dave Grohl said in a joint statement Thursday that they were "dismayed and very disappointed" that an avatar of the late Nirvana frontman could be used to play songs by other artists.

August 20th, 2009 Office furniture exhibit emphasizes art of designMUSKEGON, Mich. — The art of office furniture design is the focus of a new exhibition of Herman Miller Inc.

August 13th, 2009 Leno escapes guild's wrath over monologuesLOS ANGELES — Jay Leno has dodged disciplinary action after being accused of breaking union rules last year. On Tuesday, the Writers Guild of America, West sent an e-mail to members listing those found guilty of breaking ranks during a 100-day writers strike that ended in February of last year.

July 13th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' has been voted as the best song of all time in a new poll. The song sung by late Kurt Cobain has topped Triple J's 'Hottest 100 of All Time' list.

July 7th, 2009 LONDON - American Baptist minister Reverend Al Sharpton has called on US Postal Service officials to honour late King of Pop Michael Jackson with a commemorative stamp. Sharpton, 54, a civil rights leader and long-time friend of the Jackson family, wanted to ensure the singer's memory lived on following his sudden death on June 25.

July 3rd, 2009 Former Nirvana bassist is small-town politicoOLYMPIA, Wash. — It's been a busy year for former Nirvana bassist turned politico Krist Novoselic (noh-voh-SEL'-ich).

June 16th, 2009 Former Nirvana bassist ends Wash. protest campaignCATHLAMET, Wash.

June 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Singer Ashlee Simpson and hubby Pete Wentz have gone mute - as a part of a protest against gay marriage ban in California. The pair posed for the shot to support the NOH8 campaign, reports People.

June 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - First pictures of John Lennon, Yoko Ono's "bed-in" protest have been unveiled at the museum on the site of the Woodstock festival. The exhibition called John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Bed-In For Peace celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock festival at Bethel Woods in New York, reports Contactmusic.

June 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Pop queen Madonna's upcoming concert in Poland has run into trouble after a Catholic group announced plans to protest the show. A committee is hoping to keep the 'Material Girl' off the stage in Warsaw on 15 August (09), as it coincides with the Assumption of Mary feast - a holy date in the Catholic Church, reports Contactmusic.

June 6th, 2009 According to contactmusic.com, former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic is running for office in his native Washington to protest the way the state elects officials. The grunge legend this week (03Jun09) entered the race to become county clerk in Wahkiakum County, on behalf of the fictional Grange Party.

June 5th, 2009 Rock the vote: Nirvana bassist seeks county officeCATHLAMET, Wash. — Nirvana's former bassist is running for clerk of a rural county to protest Washington state's method of letting candidates name their own party affiliation.

May 8th, 2009 Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 10-16Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 10-16: May 10: Sports announcer Pat Summerall is 79. Singer Henry Fambrough of The Spinners is 71.