Jon Bon Jovi disapproves use of Kurt Cobain's image in Guitar Hero video gameSeptember 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.
Bon Jovi Disapproves Of Cobain Guitar HeroSeptember 16th, 2009 JON BON JOVI has waded into the debate over a Guitar Hero video game featuring KURT COBAIN, insisting he disapproves of the use of the star's image in the new edition. Former Nirvana rockers Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl admitted last week (11Sep09) they were "dismayed and very disappointed" after learning their bandmate's likeness
can be used to play songs by other artists in Guitar Hero 5 - and Bon Jovi agrees with their protest.
Love Objects To Cobain Singing Bon Jovi SongsSeptember 11th, 2009 COURTNEY LOVE is taking legal action against the makers of computer game Guitar Hero because she's furious the image of her late husband KURT COBAIN is being used while fans sing along to songs by BON JOVI. Game giant Activision created a Cobain character for Guitar Hero 5, which hit stores on 1 September (09).
Nirvana Stars 'dismayed' With Cobain Guitar HeroSeptember 10th, 2009 Former NIRVANA stars DAVE GROHL and KRIST NOVOSELIC have hit out at the makers of a Guitar Hero game featuring KURT COBAIN, just days after the late star's wife COURTNEY LOVE threatened legal action against computer bosses. Game giant Activision created a Cobain character for Guitar Hero 5, which hit stores on 1 September (09).
Surviving Nirvana members dismayed by Kurt Cobain character 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.
Courtney Love posts late hubby Kurt Cobain's peculiar painting on InternetSeptember 7th, 2009 LONDON - Late rocker Kurt Cobain's widow, Courtney Love, has posted a peculiar painting of her singer husband on the net. The former 'Hole' star has Tweeted a post expressing her grief to her fans fifteen years after the 'Nirvana' frontman's tragic death.
Nirvana's Reading Festival Finale To Be Released On Cd & DvdSeptember 1st, 2009 NIRVANA's final British concert at the 1992 Reading Festival is to be released on CD and DVD. The trio's headlining slot at the event has become one of the English festival's most famous performances, and was named among the 100 Gigs That Shook The World by Kerrang magazine.
Cobain Back From The Dead For Guitar HeroAugust 28th, 2009 NIRVANA star KURT COBAIN has been revived for a new Guitar Hero videogame. Bosses at gaming firm Activision have confirmed a Cobain character will be playable in Guitar Hero 5, which hits stores on 1 September (09).
Canada hunt on for former reality TV contestant sought in Southern California trash bin bodyAugust 20th, 2009 Canada hunts ex-TV contestant over trash bin bodyBUENA PARK, Calif. — Police across Canada are on the lookout for a former reality TV contestant sought for questioning in the death of his ex-wife, whose nude body was found stuffed in a suitcase in an Orange County trash bin.
Former bassist for Nirvana stays active in Wash. state politicsJuly 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).
Rocker Krist Novoselic runs for officeJune 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.
Nirvana bassist Novoselic runs for office to protest against election rulesJune 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic has entered the race to become county clerk in Wahkiakum County, Washington, to protest the way the state elects officials. He is running for office on behalf of the fictional Grange Party, reports Contactmusic.
Smells like civic spirit: Former Nirvana bassist runs for clerk in rural Wash. countyJune 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.
Talk show host Kelly Ripa to attend father's swearing in as county clerk in New JerseyJune 3rd, 2009 Kelly Ripa heads to NJ as her father is sworn inBLACKWOOD, N.J. — Daytime talk-show host Kelly Ripa is scheduled to be present Wednesday when New Jersey Gov.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 10-16May 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.