No Doubt Files Lawsuit Against Activision Over Band Hero: PHOTO

Socialite Life - 5th Nov 2009

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Gwen Stefani: No Doubt sues Activision over its virtual role in the just-released Band Hero edition of the Guitar Hero video game series. Read full story at Socialite Life

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