March 26, 2008

Pumpkins sue Virgin over name use

Rock group Smashing Pumpkins are taking legal action against Virgin Records over claims their name was used illegally for promotional purposes. The dispute arises from the label's use of the band in Pepsi Stuff, a promotion with the cola giant and website Amazon. According to breach of contract papers filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, the band claims the deal threatens their "artistic integrity". (BBC News, The Guardian)