No Doubt Are Not Feeling Hella Good About Their “Band Hero” Cameos: PHOTO
No Doubt has filed suit against the video-game company Activision over the use of its band member’s avatars in the just-released Guitar Hero variant Band Hero , thanks to the ability for players to put Gwen Stefani through the paces of the hooker-glorifying “Honky Tonk Women.” Also, bassist Tony Kamal can be cross-dressed into singing “Just A Girl.” This usage of Stefani’s and Kamal’s likenesses, the suit claims, “transformed No Doubt band members...

The Associated Press: No Doubt sues video game maker over 'Band Hero'
Los Angeles — No Doubt has sued video game maker Activision for putting words in band members' mouths. The band on Wednesday sued Activision Publishing Inc. over a feature in the new "Band Hero" game that allows players to control virtual band members and have them sing other artists' songs. The lawsuit claims a feature allows players to have lead singer Gwen Stefani perform suggestive lyrics from The Rolling Stones' hit "Honky Tonk Women." The suit also notes a virtual version of...

The Associated Press: No Doubt sues video game maker over 'Band Hero'
Los Angeles — No Doubt on Wednesday sued video game maker Activision for putting words in band members' mouths. The band sued Activision Publishing Inc. over a feature in the new "Band Hero" game that allows players to control virtual band members and have them sing other artists' songs. The lawsuit claims a feature allows players to have lead singer Gwen Stefani perform suggestive lyrics from The Rolling Stones' hit "Honky Tonk Women." The suit also notes a virtual version of bassist...

No Doubt - No Doubt Sue Over Band Hero Deal Gone Wrong: PHOTO
No Doubt are taking legal action against the creators of BAND HERO in a bid to have their likenesses removed from the release of the new videogame after manufacturers reportedly failed to stick to their agreement. The Don't Speak hitmakers signed a deal with Activision bosses to feature as avatars singing three No Doubt tracks, but, in a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Gwen Stefani and her bandmates claim the company reneged on the deal by allowing the digital stars to...

No Doubt sues video game maker over 'Band Hero' - Yahoo! News
Los Angeles – No Doubt is suing video game maker Activision for putting words in band members' mouths. The band brought suit Wednesday against Activision Publishing Inc. over a feature in the new "Band Hero" game that allows players to control virtual band members and have them sing other artists' songs. The lawsuit claims a feature allows players to have lead singer Gwen Stefani perform suggestive lyrics from The Rolling Stones' hit " Honky Tonk Women ." The suit also notes a virtual...

No Doubt sues video game maker over 'Band Hero'
No Doubt on Wednesday sued video game maker Activision for putting words in band members' mouths. The band sued Activision Publishing Inc. over a feature in the new " Band Hero " game that allows players to control virtual band members and have them sing other artists' songs. The lawsuit claims a feature allows players to have lead singer Gwen Stefani perform suggestive lyrics from The Rolling Stones ' hit "Honky Tonk Women." The suit also notes a virtual version of bassist Tony Kanal can be...

No Doubt Sues -- Gwen Is Not a Man!: PHOTO
Gwen Stefani is not a man and wants nothing to do with hookers -- but according to a new lawsuit, Gwen claims she's being manipulated into all sorts of manly, unGwen-like behavior for a new "Guitar Hero" video game. The band No Doubt is suing the makers of a new game called "Band Hero" -- claiming gamers were only supposed to be able to use No Doubt's digital images to sing 3 No Doubt songs. But in the lawsuit, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, the band claims Activision "transformed No...

No Doubt Sues -- Gwen Is Not a Man!: PHOTO
Gwen Stefani is not a man and wants nothing to do with hookers -- but according to a new lawsuit, Gwen claims she's being manipulated into all sorts of manly, unGwen-like behavior for a new "Guitar Hero " video game. The band No Doubt is suing the makers of a new game called "Band Hero" -- claiming gamers were only supposed to be able to use No Doubt's digital images to sing 3 No Doubt songs. But in the lawsuit, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, the band claims Activision "transformed No...

No Doubt sues video game maker over 'Band Hero'
No Doubt has sued video game maker Activision for putting words in band members' mouths. The band on Wednesday sued Activision Publishing Inc. over a feature in the new " Band Hero " game that allows players to control virtual band members and have them sing other artists' songs. The lawsuit claims a feature allows players to have lead singer Gwen Stefani perform suggestive lyrics from The Rolling Stones ' hit "Honky Tonk Women." The suit also notes a virtual version of bassist Tony Kanal can...

No Doubt Suing "Band Hero": PHOTO
Not long ago, the makers of the popular video game Guitar Hero were under fire for using Kurt Cobain's likeness, which Courtney Love (the late rocker's wife) claimed she had not given permission for them to use. Now, the makers of a similar game, Band Hero , are being sued by Gwen Stefani's band No Doubt for fradulent inducement and breach of contract. The band wants their likeness removed from the videogame, as when they signed the deal to appear as avatars, they only agreed to three No Doubt...

No Doubt Sues Activision Over Stefani's 'Band Hero' Avatar: PHOTO
Yesteryear's teen ska sensations No Doubt have filed suit against Activision Blizzard , Inc. over a depiction of frontwoman Gwen Stefani in the new game ' Band Hero .' Although No Doubt signed a contract allowing Activision to use the band's music and likenesses, the lawsuit maintains that the contract did not give Activision clearance to feature Stefani's avatar lip-synching to The Rolling Stones ' 'Honky Tonk Women,' as the company has apparently done. This lawsuit follows a similar one...

No Doubt Sues The Developer Of Video Game Band Hero: PHOTO
November 5, 2009 Washington (dbTechno) - The music group No Doubt has filed a lawsuit against the developer of the video game Band Hero. Activision, who develops and publishes the game Band Hero, has been hit with the suit for basically misrepresenting the band No Doubt. No Doubt is claiming that the game basically allows players to have their lead singer Gwen Stefani perform suggestive lyrics, among other things. Basically, No Doubt is not too happy with the way in which the game can be...

No Doubt Has Plenty of Doubts Over Band Hero Game
Gwen Stefani and her bandmates in No Doubt have more than a few worries when it comes to their videogame likenesses: TMZ reports that the group is suing the makers of “Band Hero,” saying they were only supposed to use their images to sing three No Doubt songs, and that Gwen’s digital self acts in a manner unbefitting to the mom of two. The lawsuit, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, claims the game makers, Activision, “transformed No Doubt band members into a virtual...

No Doubt sue over Band Hero deal gone bad: PHOTO
No Doubt are taking legal action against the creators of Band Hero in a bid to have their likenesses removed from the release of the new videogame after manufacturers reportedly failed to stick to their agreement. The 'Don't Speak' hitmakers signed a deal with Activision bosses to feature as avatars singing three No Doubt tracks, but, in a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Gwen Stefani and her bandmates claim the company reneged on the deal by allowing the digital stars to...

No Doubt sue over Band Hero game
Rock band No Doubt are suing the makers of a music video game over the way they are portrayed in it. The group agreed to be used in Band Hero, but object to players being allowed to use singer Gwen Stefani to perform songs by other artists. They accuse Activision of breach of contract and fraudulent inducement in papers filed in Los Angeles. Activision says it “believes it is within its legal rights with respect to the use and portrayal of the band”. The band said they agreed to...

No Doubt Sues Band Hero
No Doubt is suing the makers of the new “Guitar Hero” video game “Band Hero” claiming the “unauthorized use of No Doubt’s name and likeness.” The band is especially upset over the animated image of Gwen Stefani who can channel male voices to sing The Rolling Stones’ song “Honky Tonk Woman,” a song they claim is about having sex with prostitutes.

No Doubt Sues Maker of Guitar Hero Video Games
Kirk Condyles for The New York Times Gwen Stefani objects to how a virtual version of her can be used in the video game Band Hero.

Gwen Stefani - No Doubt Sue Over Computer Game: PHOTO
No Doubt are suing makers of music video game 'Band Hero' because players could use singer Gwen Stefani's likeness to perform other band's songs.

Gwen Stefani Is Just A Girl And No Doubt an Idiot, Too: PHOTO
Band Hero promised to be a hit this holiday season.

Gwen Stefani Is Just A Girl And No Doubt an Idiot, Too
Band Hero promised to be a hit this holiday season.

No Doubt About It, Gwen Packs Light For Travel: PHOTO
A red lipped and Chanel toting Gwen Stefani turned a few heads while making her way through LAX yesterday. Before heading to her departing gate the singer stripped off her leather jacket to reveal the latest addition in her extensive neon bra collection . While Gwen is sticking with her new lingerie trend Kingston seems to be taking after Dad in the t-shirt and jeans department. View 10 Photos ›

Gwen Stefani: What's Up, Bra: PHOTO
Gwen Stefani flashes her bright red bra on Wednesday (October 21) as she catches a flight to NYC’s JFK airport via L.A.’s LAX airport. What a fun shirt — only the back of it is sexy sheer! No Doubt is currently auctioning off VIP packages to the Bridge School Benefit Concerts at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA on October 24 and 25 (THIS WEEKEND!). 100% of funds raised will go towards production expenses for the 2009 Bridge School Benefit. Bid now on eBay.com ! 10+...

Gwen Stefani: Fashion Group Girl: PHOTO
Gwen Stefani keeps it short and sweet at Fashion Group International’s 2009 Night Of Stars at Cipriani Wall Street on Thursday (October 22) in New York City. The 40-year-old singer and No Doubt are currently working on a new, as yet directionless, album. ND bassist Tony Kanal told SFExaminer , “And looking at our songs and their arrangements differently could really assist in our songwriting process, so the timing of these shows couldn't be better.” 15+ pictures inside of Fashion...

Gwen Stefani: Neil Young Charity Chick: PHOTO
She’s always been known for her charitable efforts, and last night (October 25) Gwen Stefani was spotted performing at the 23rd Annual Bridge School Benefit Concert. Joined by her No Doubt bandmates, the “Just a Girl” songstress took the stage at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California for an emotion-filled set.

Gwen and Gavin Join Forces For the Bridge School Benefit: PHOTO
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale usually join forces on the playground or at the beach with their boys but on Sunday they both hit the stage for the 23rd Annual Bridge School Benefit in Northern California. Gavin opened the Neil Young sponsored concert with the Fleetwood Mac classic, "Landslide" and was later followed by Gwen and the rest of No Doubt who performed a set of their biggest hits. She had on her staple, neon lingerie , and another hot black mini-skirt ensemble . Kingston has seen...