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The Mud-Slinging Continues – Queensryche Fires Back at Geoff Tate's Insults and Legal Filings

Johnnie Walker — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 02:51:02 +0000

This Queensryche thing is getting uglier and uglier. A couple weeks ago, Geoff Tate launched an assault on the other members of Queensryche for kicking him out of the band. He also filed an injunction to stop them from using the band name, as he claimed he owns it. The rest of the guys have now filed their own documents to stop the injunction. (Would that be an injunction for the injunction? My only legal training comes from Matlock.)

Whose Rights Were Wronged? Rights Groups File Border Patrol Lawsuit [POLL]

Duke Keith — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 13:59:25 +0000

The fact is, U.S. Border Patrol agent Jesus Mesa, Jr. shot and killed Sergio Hernandez Guereca along the dry Rio Grande river bed that separates the United States from Mexico on June 7, 2010. But it’s the rest of the story that has everyone up in arms…so to speak. Mesa probably wasn’t aware Hernandez Guereca [...]

Geoff Tate Blasts Into The Rest of Queensryche About His Firing From The Band

Johnnie Walker — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 02:41:40 +0000

Last week I was talking on the air about Geoff Tate being ousted from Queensryche by the rest of the guys. They had formed a side band called Rising West with Todd La Torre from Crimson Glory and had done some shows. There were a lot of rumors flying around that Geoff was going to be out, and that he'd pulled a knife on Scott Rockenfield! What the heck is going on with Queensryche?

Scott Reeder Comments on Lawsuit Against Kyuss Lives!

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 14:39:34 +0000

Yesterday we reported that former Kyuss members Joshua Homme (guitar) and Scott Reeder (bass) had filed a federal lawsuit against Kyuss Lives! claiming trademark infringement and consumer fraud over vocalist John Garcia and drummer Brant Bjork continuing to use the Kyuss name. In an official message released by the two they noted that this was not what they wanted to do but felt they were left with no choice but to take legal action.

Former Danzig/Hellyeah Bassist Hits Alleged Groupie With Restraining Order

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:56:24 +0000

Former Danzig / Hellyeah / Nothingface bassist Jerry Montano has filed a restraining order against aspiring model Priscilla Caputo. Montano claims that the former female fling broke down his door and trashed his room after he kicked her to the curb and ignored her “harassing” messages.

Lamb of God's Randy Blythe: Lars Ulrich Was Right To Go After Napster

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:53:03 +0000

If there ever was a time when 140 character nature of tweets were a hindrance, it’s now. Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe used his Twitter feed to speak his mind quite vociferously and at great length about SOPA, which is the Stop Online Piracy Act. He made a lot of valid points and we give him credit for not getting frustrated at Twitter character limits to keep going! Because like a mad ‘n’ metallic Energizer bunny, that’s just what he did!

Director James Cameron Sued for a Whopping $2.5 Billion for Stealing Idea for 'Avatar'

Bob Sassone — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:01:07 +0000

Another day, another Hollywood lawsuit.

TMZ reports that director James Cameron, his production company, and 20th Century Fox are being sued for stealing the idea for the hit movie ‘Avatar,’ the number one film of all-time. A screenwriter claims that Cameron stole the idea from two different screenplays he wrote and wants $2.5 billion.

That’s right, it’s BILLION, with a “B.”

Erin Andrews Files $10 Million Lawsuit Over Nude Video

Kathy Landin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:15:25 +0000

When staying in a hotel, there is an expectation of privacy, right? Well, ESPN correspondent Erin Andrews lost that privacy big time in 2008 when video was taken of her naked through a hole in her hotel room wall and then leaked onto the Internet. Andrews is now filing suit.

Playboy Sued Over Gender Discrimination… of Men!

Shauna Wright — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:02:09 +0000

Today’s seemingly frivolous lawsuit comes courtesy of one Steve Frye, who’s upset that attractive women get into the Playboy Mansion for free while men do not. Seems the “Leather Meets Lace” party at the iconic mansion, which was held October 1 as a fundraiser for former Playmate Jenny McCarthy’s Generation Rescue for Autism Awareness charity, [...]

Metallica's Lars Ulrich Settles Lawsuit With Former Assistant

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:05:56 +0000

Last February, Metallica’s Lars Ulrich, was sued by former employee Steven Wiig, who claimed that he was underpaid for his job as a personal assistant during 2001 to 2009. His job included touring with Metallica, driving around Ulrich, and arranging his calendar. He claimed he was paid $45,000 a year with an oral agreement for [...]

Man Sues Photographer Over Wedding Photos That Didn't Work Out.

Dubba G — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:13:23 +0000

Apparently the marriage didn’t either, but who has time for trivialities? Why did I not see this yesterday? This has WTF Wednesday written all over it ……. This bonehead got married in 2003, was divorced around 2008 and is just now getting around to suing the wedding photographer over messing up the pictures. He says they [...]

Rob Halford's Ex-Manager Files $50 Million Lawsuit Against Singer and Judas Priest

Jon Wiederhorn — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:47:06 +0000

Rob Halford‘s former manager John Baxter to Judas Priest and their management: You’ve got another thing comin’. Baxter, who managed Halford from 1982 until August of this year, when he was fired, is suing Halford, other members of the band and its management for fraud, breach of contract and international interference with contractual relations, according [...]

Woman Sues After Suffering Burns from Bikini Top

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:25:18 +0000

If you’re thinking of getting a nice tan this summer, consider the tale of Robin Corrente first.

The 50-year-old Yaphank, New York woman is suing a bathing suit manufacturer, claiming she suffered third-degree burns after the underwire in the top portion of her bikini became overheated.

Man Sues Nail Salon for Charging Men More Than Women

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:40:46 +0000

Norris Sydnor III needs clean fingers to count all the money he’s hoping to collect.

The Mitchellville, Maryland man is suing a nail salon for $200,000, claiming discrimination because it charges men $1 more than women for a manicure.

Two High School Teachers Fired For Having Lesbian Sex At School Are Suing For $2 Million

KLAQ Morning Show — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:27:17 +0000

Back in November of 2009, 30-year-old Alini Brito and 34-year-old Cindy Mauro were teachers at James Madison High School in Brooklyn, New York. Alini was a Spanish teacher, Cindy was a French teacher. That’s where a janitor said he found them . . . having a LESBIAN SEX PARTY. He said he found Alini topless [...]

Motley Crue in Trouble. What Else is New?

Johnnie Walker — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:43:59 +0000

According to TMZ, Ron Toma (who owns the copyright to the belt buckle photo used on “Too Fast For Love”) is suing Motley Crue and Live Nation. The band is selling hoodies with the artwork on them on their website, and he claims, “they can’t do that”! According to Toma‘s lawsuit, filed in Illinois Northern [...]