Playing the Supernova Name Game
For everyone who thought CBS couldn't have chosen a worse name for their reality-competition all-star band, Supernova, think again.
The network and show producer Mark Burnett have agreed to change the name of their Tommy Lee-led headbanging outfit, as part of a deal with the Southern California punk band Supernova, to settle the latter's lawsuit accusing the TV contest of name-jacking.
Lest anyone confuse the regional rockers with the newly formed supergroup, the deal allows the original band to keep its spaced-out moniker, while the made-for-TV band will henceforth be known as Rock Star Supernova.
That should clear things up.
The original Supernova--an O.C. band that's released three albums since 1991 and is best known for the track "Chewbacca," featured in Kevin Smith's ode to slackerdom, Clerks--went to court in June, accusing the brain trust behind CBS' Rock Star: Supernova of unfair competition and trademark infringement.
The appellation switcheroo is the result of a Sept. 12 ruling, by the federal District Court in San Diego, ordering Mark Burnett Productions and Rockstar Entertainment, the show's producers, to stop using "Supernova" in connection with performing, recording or selling music. The decision came down on the eve of the show's finale, in which Lukas Rossi was selected to front Mötley Crüe drummer Lee, former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke, former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted in the name-challenged band.
Now, we get to see whether Rock Star Supernova can live up to its billing. The foursome is currently in the studio finishing up its (unnamed, natch) debut album, due out Nov. 21, from Epic Records.
The group will also kick off a tour this winter, playing its first sold-out gig in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve.
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