No Doubt Suing Activision For Splitting Up the Band


Updated 11/04/09 2:38 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

No Doubt Sues Activision Over Band Hero Avatars and Songs

Although Band Hero was just released with a star-studded lineup yesterday, and there's already word of legal trouble. No Doubt has filed suit against Activision, the maker of Band Hero, for using their likeness for songs they didn't record, as well as splitting up the band in different scenes which weren't approved. No Doubt's band manager Jim Guerinot explains: The band [members] are bitterly Read more

Taylor Swift, Travis Barker, and Pete Wentz Talk Band Hero


Updated 11/04/09 10:11 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Taylor Swift, Travis Barker, and Pete Wentz Talk Band Hero

Available in stores today, Band Hero is Activision's latest game, which lets friends and family members rock out with their Guitar Hero instruments to favorites like "ABC" by the Jackson 5 and "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls. You can even sing along with other famous singers including country superstar Taylor Swift who performs some of her most popular hits like "Love Story," "You Belong With Me," Read more

Sing/Dance/Rock: 5 Upcoming Music Video Games


Updated 08/27/09 3:55 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Upcoming Music, Singing, and Dancing Video Games

I hope you're ready to get your groove on because the next few months are bringing with it the promise of brand spankin' new music-based video games. And there's going to be something for everybody, whether you're into rapping, rocking, or scratching. Everybody who can feel the music, that is. Read more

Taylor Swift Joins the Band . . . Band Hero, That Is


Updated 08/10/09 4:55 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Taylor Swift Makes Appearance in Activision's Band Hero

If you just can't get enough music games in your life (what, like Rock Band, Guitar Hero and all those DJ games weren't enough?), then make room for Band Hero. Activision's answer to all those other hero games ups the ante by including a motion captured country superstar, complete with three hit songs (along with a few other pop favorites) to rock out to. Taylor Swift makes a cameo in the latest Read more

What to Rent: New DVDs This Week


Updated 10/25/11 3:05 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Captain America: The First Avenger DVD Release Date

Captain America: The First Avenger Chris Evans stars as Steve Rogers, a weakling who participates in a government experiment that transforms him into super soldier Captain America. Armed with his newfound powers, he fights on behalf of the US Army to stop German forces — all while finding the time to romance soldier Peggy Carter (Haley Atwell). The film has all the perks of a superhero movie, Read more

In Time Star Justin Timberlake Says Acting Is "More Personal" to Him Than Music


Updated 02/15/12 11:15 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Justin Timberlake Interview For In Time (Video)

Justin Timberlake is used to taking chances. He made the rare transition from boy band star to critically acclaimed solo artist, and in just a few short years, parlayed his music-industry success into a solid career on the big screen. Now, Justin faces yet another challenge with his first action-hero role in the sci-fi movie In Time. We talked to Justin at the recent press day for the film in Read more

E3 Announcements: 5 Xbox Games I'm Excited About


Updated 06/08/11 4:11 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Xbox E3 Announcements

Yesterday's Microsoft E3 press briefing gave us a look at what's to come in the next year for Xbox, and I gotta say — it's looking pretty good, folks. Though the presentation brought a ton of new titles (but very little launch dates), there were some standout games that I can't wait to see more of. Check out which ones below, then tell me your favorites in the comments! Tomb Raider — This Read more

6 Fun Fitness Facts With Kym Johnson From Dancing With The Stars


Updated 08/11/11 9:43 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kym Johnson Fitness and Diet Tips

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. As one of the world’s most well-known, talented, and admired professional ballroom dancers, not only does Kym Johnson rock it on the dance floor, but she also has one rock-hard body. If you’ve caught any of the past nine seasons of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars (I admit, I’m a total DWTS addict), you’ve Read more