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Tending to her all-important motherly duties, Gwen Stefani was spotted out with Zuma at the Beverly Hills Park in Beverly Hills, California on Saturday (November 7).
Joined by a young helping hand, the No Doubt singer watched on as her growing baby boy crawled around on the grassy grounds during the day’s fun-filled outing.
The sighting comes as Gwen is currently holding down the homefront while husband Gavin Rossdale spent the weekend in Florida.
The Bush rocker happened to be in the Sunshine State for the Chris Evert and Raymond James Celebrity Tennis Classic Pro-Am at the Delray Beach Tennis Center.
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| | No Doubt Sue Activision Over 'Band Hero' | | Added 15 years ago | Source: MTV |
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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
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 the contractually approved use of the group's avatars. No Doubt contend that their contract with the video game publisher allowed for the use of their music and likenesses in "no more than three" of their own songs, but that, in the final version of "Band Hero," those likenesses are used in more than 60 songs, "Many of which include lyrics ... which are not appropriate for No Doubt and would not have been chosen by No Doubt for recordings or public performances."
In particular, the suit notes that through the use of the "Band Hero" Character Manipulation feature, No Doubt frontwoman Gwen Stefani can be made to sing the Rolling Stones' "Honky Tonk Woman" — which they contend is "an unauthorized performance by the Stefani avatar in a male voice boasting about having sex with prostitutes" — and bassist Tony Kanal's avatar can be made to sing ND's "Just a Girl" in a female voice.
"Activision has deceived and confused the public into believing that No Doubt authorized the use of its name and likeness for the Character Manipulation feature of 'Band Hero,' " the suit reads. "And that No Doubt approves and endorses the appearance of its members individually performing songs that are wholly inappropriate and out of character for No Doubt."
Not surprisingly, Activision begged to differ with those claims. In a statement released to MTV News on Thursday morning (November 5), the publisher maintained that it had worked closely with No Doubt and their management in development of the "Band Hero" game and that there is a written agreement that allows for the use of their likenesses in it.
"Some of the world's most popular and iconic artists have been featured in 'Guitar Hero' as playable characters, and we are proud to count No Doubt among them. Activision has a written agreement to use No Doubt in 'Band Hero,' an agreement signed by No Doubt after extensive negotiations with its representatives, who collectively have decades of experience in the entertainment industry," the statement read. "Pursuant to that agreement, Activision worked with No Doubt and the band's management in developing 'Band Hero.' As a result, Activision believes it is within its legal rights with respect to the use and portrayal of the bandmembers in the game and that this lawsuit is without merit. Activision is exploring its own legal options with respect to No Doubt's obligations under the agreement."
Activision made similar claims earlier this year after Kurt Cobain's widow, Courtney Love, and his former Nirvana bandmates objected to the use of his likeness in the company's "Guitar Hero 5" game. Love maintained that she had never signed off on any usage and threatened to "sue the sh-- out of Activision" for breach of contract.
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| | No Doubt sues Band Hero b/c Stefani avatar sings male-voiced songs | | Added 15 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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In September, the two remaining members of Nirvana issued a statement against the use of departed lead singer Kurt Cobain’s avatar in the game Guitar Hero. There’s a function in the game that lets you “unlock” a character and have it sing any number of songs, including songs of different genres and voiced by different gender singers. Former Nirvana members Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl didn’t object to the use of Kurt’s image in the game, they objected to “the character [being] used with any kind of song the player wants.” Novoselic and Grohl don’t have rights to the Cobain estate or any say in how Kurt’s image is used. Kurt’s widow Courtney Love launched a confusing rant against the licensing of Kurt’s image in the game, which she approved, and compared it to committing ?necrophilai? [sic] and to ?raping me and my family mother in law child.”
The band No Doubt has taken a much more sane route to ensuring that their image isn’t misused by Activision. They’re suing the company for the same issue that Love and Nirvana members were rallying against. In the new Band Hero game the Gwen Stefani avatar can sing songs in a male voice and with material they consider objectionable. They say they didn’t sign off on it at all.
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 Doubt band members into a virtual karaoke circus act” by having them “sing, dance and perform over sixty songs.”
The band is particularly pissed that Gwen Stefani’s animated image can channel a male voice to sing “Honky Tonk Woman” by the Rolling Stones … a song which contains lyrics about “having sex with prostitutes.”
The band is suing for an injuction prohibiting “the unauthorized use of the No Doubt’s name and likeness” in the game … along with an undetermined amount of damages.
UPDATE: TMZ spoke with a rep from Activision who tells us, “Activision has a written agreement to use No Doubt in Band Hero ? an agreement signed by No Doubt after extensive negotiations with its representatives, who collectively have decades of experience in the entertainment industry …
… Activision believes it is within its legal rights with respect to the use and portrayal of the band members in the game and that this lawsuit is without merit.”
[From TMZ]
The stuff about being able to unlock the characters was probably couched in legalese deep in the contract and I bet it wasn’t disclosed properly to the artists and their lawyers. You can understand how they would be upset to see their likeness singing songs from someone else - particularly if they’re in a voice and style that bears no resemblance to reality. It probably makes the game more interesting, though.
Here is a link to a video of what is supposed to be Gwen Stefani and No Doubt in another
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| | Gwen Stefani Brightens Up Beverly Hills | | Added 15 years ago | Source: Celebrity Gossip |
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Stepping out to help her husband celebrate his birthday, Gwen Stefani was spotted at Madeo restaurant in Beverly Hills yesterday (October 30).
The “Hollaback Girl” songstress looked “rocker chic” in a black and white shawl with a very bright bra shining through from underneath.
Gwen’s husband of 7 years, Gavin Rossdale, turned 42 years young yesterday, but it sounds like the musician is more excited about Halloween this year than his birthday.
He told press that he will be dressing up as Buzzyear, the kids will be dressing as “furry, cuddly” dinosaurs and Gwen will be in surprise costume “that looks incredible – like every other day.”
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Getting into the spirit of Autumn, Gwen Stefani was spotted out at Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch in Los Angeles yesterday (October 27).
Joined by her husband Gavin Rossdale and sons Kingston and Zuma, the “Hella Good” songstress looked a bit chilly as she escorted her boys around the Halloween haven.
Over the weekend, Gwen and her No Doubt bandmates teamed up for the 23rd annual Bridge School Benefit Concert at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California.
Hosted by Neil Young, the Bridge School gig raises money for the education of developmentally handicapped students.
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| | Gwen Stefani: Neil Young Charity Chick | | Added 15 years ago | Source: Celebrity Gossip |
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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.
The mother-of-two had to reach for the tissues after performing her hit “Simple Kind of Life” as images of the school’s disabled students flashed across giant video screens.
The Bridge School benefit concert has been a yearly event since 1986 and helps raise money for the nonprofit school for developmentally handicapped kids.
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| | Gwen Stefani for the Win | | Added 15 years ago | Source: Yeeeah |
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Without her signature overdone red lips and coiffed hair helmet, Gwen Stefani looks ten years younger and like fifty times hotter. Maybe she finally wised up and canned her old hair and makeup guy! Not to worry, though — I’m sure he’ll be able to find work dolling up the ladies at retirement home bridge clubs or painting up homicidal maniacs who just escaped from the Arkham Asylum.
At the Fashion Group International’s 26th Annual Night of Stars last night (with Evan Rachel Wood and Dita Von Teese):
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| | Gwen Stefani's See Through Shirt Is Backwards | | Added 15 years ago | Source: HollywoodTuna |
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Here’s Gwen Stefani going through security at the airport and I believe that she should be detained for wearing her shirt backwards. It’s a threat to all passengers to ruin a a see-through moment and cover up those perky boobies. OK, that’s a little extreme, it’s just pissing me off. But seriously, teasing me like
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Prepping for a flight out of town, Gwen Stefani made a stylish arrival at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday (October 21).
The No Doubt singer donned an all-black ensemble complete with a sheer black top revealing her candy apple red brassiere as she passed through teh security checkpoint with a bright smile on her face.
Meanwhile, Gwen’s band is currently auctioning off VIP packages to the Bridge School Benefit Concerts at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA on October 24 and 25.
With 100% of funds raised going towards production expenses for the 2009 Bridge School Benefit, the VIP packages include two tickets in the first ten rows, autographed limited-edition merchandise and the once in a lifetime chance to meet No Doubt - with bidding ending on Friday, October 23 at 9:00PM Pacific. For those interested in bidding - Click Here.
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| | Gwen Stefani's Family Trip to the Farmer's Market | | Added 15 years ago | Source: Celebrity Gossip |
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Getting in some all-important family time, Gwen Stefani was spotted picking up some fresh produce at the Farmer’s Market in Los Angeles yesterday afternoon (October 18).
Joined by her husband Gavin Rossdale and sons Kingston and Zuma, the “Hella Good” songstress looked to be enjoying the outdoor shopping experience as the paparazzi looked on.
The day before, Gwen, Gavin, and Zuma were seen running a bunch of errands all over town before meeting up with family at a Malibu beach house.
Craving an Italian feast, they eventually made their way back to Beverly Hills for a delicious dinner at Via Alloro restaurant.
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