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Vampire Weekend and Label Comment on 'Contra' Cover Controversy

Filed under: News Ross Gilmore, Redferns As previously reported, New York afro-punk rockers Vampire Weekend were recently sued by Kristen Kennis, the model used for the cover art for the band's 'Contra' album that came out in January 2010. Kennis filed a $2 million lawsuit with the bold claim that a signature on the release allowing Vampire Weekend to use her photograph was a fraud. Now, finally, the band and its record label are responding to the model's accusations. "As is standard practice...

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10:05 on July 19 2010

Vampire Weekend: 'Being sued over 'Contra' artwork is frustrating'

NME — Band respond to $2million lawsuit more info

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15:12 on July 19 2010

Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend Frustrated By Lawsuit

ContactMusic — Rockers VAMPIRE WEEKEND have spoken out about the multi-million dollar legal battle over their album cover art - calling the lawsuit "frustrating".The band is facing... more info

Vampire Weekend

05:43 on July 19 2010

Vampire Weekend 'Look Forward' To Resolving Contra Lawsuit, Label Says

MTV.com News — Frontman Ezra Koenig calls album-cover suit 'a little frustrating.'By James Montgomery Kirsten Kennis featured on the Vampire Weekend's album "Contra" Photo: XL Rec... more info

Vampire Weekend

13:30 on July 19 2010

Vampire Weekend and Label Comment on 'Contra' Cover Controversy

Spinner.com — Filed under: News Ross Gilmore, Redferns As previously reported, New York afro-punk rockers Vampire Weekend were recently sued by Kristen Kennis, the model used for the ... more info

Vampire Weekend

17:43 on July 19 2010

Vampire Weekend 'Look Forward' To Resolving Contra Lawsuit, Label Says

VH1 News — Vampire Weekend "look forward" to resolving Contra lawsuit, their label said. Frontman Ezra Koenig called the album-cover suit "a little frustrating." more info

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