Gwen Stefani and company take issue with the use of their likenesses in the new game.By James Montgomery
No Doubt's Gwen Stefani
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On Wednesday, No Doubt filed a lawsuit against Activision, the publishers of "Band Hero," claiming they've been transformed "into a virtual karaoke circus act" in the new game, which allows avatars of Gwen Stefani and company to perform songs popularized by other acts.
In the suit, the band alleges that Activision exceeded t...
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L.A. Times - Entertainment — Rock band No Doubt has filed a real-world lawsuit over its virtual role in the just-released Band Hero edition of the Guitar Hero video game series, claiming that the gam... more info
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Rock band No Doubt has filed a real-world lawsuit over its virtual role in the just-released Band Hero edition of the Guitar Hero video game series, claiming that the gam... more info
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MTV.com News — Gwen Stefani and company take issue with the use of their likenesses in the new game.By James Montgomery
No Doubt's Gwen Stefani
Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images
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