Rockstar Supernova

[Elkhound Odin]

last night Supernova sealed the deal to become a bad reality TV band that dispenses lame pop-rock songs with a lead character that can't sing and has little contact with the audience

two thumbs way up for that decision

[Elkhound Odin]

Looks like the cobbled creation is due for a name change...

NEW YORK (Billboard) - A California judge has ordered producers of the CBS reality show "Rock Star" to find a new name for its group Supernova, ruling that an established band already exists with that moniker.

The original Supernova, best known for contributing the song "Chewbacca" to the cult movie "Clerks," had previously filed for a preliminary injunction protecting its name.

The news comes at a particularly bad time for the TV show, which will name its winning vocalist Wednesday. The winner will promptly hit the studio with guitarist Gilby Clarke, bassist Jason Newsted and drummer Tommy Lee; the group is slated to begin a North American tour on New Year's Eve in Las Vegas.

As part of the judge's ruling, the CBS-spawned group is enjoined from using the Supernova name for performances and recordings.

"The ruling is a major victory for Supernova, especially since it has been announced on several occasions that our client's case had no merit," says Supernova attorney John Mizhir, Jr. "This is sweet justice. The order also proves that the law does not discriminate. The band members have worked hard for the past 17 years to establish the name Supernova and they are entitled to continue to perform without any other parties -- large or small -- infringing on their rights."

Costa Mesa, Calif.-based Supernova, founded in 1989 by Jodey Lawrence, Art Mitchell and David Collins, has released four albums.

[Arty50]

Chalk one up for the little guys. Perhaps Clarke and company can become Supernova TV.

[PlayHarder]

last night Supernova sealed the deal to become a bad reality TV band that dispenses lame pop-rock songs with a lead character that can't sing and has little contact with the audience

two thumbs way up for that decision

As soon as they played the 2 songs at the end, I wished it were Magni up there. The potential was there, but I've got to agree with the "lame" assesment.
Oh, well. Jokes on us for thinking that a reality show might generate something worthwhile.

[altagirl]

As soon as they played the 2 songs at the end, I wished it were Magni up there. The potential was there, but I've got to agree with the "lame" assesment.
Oh, well. Jokes on us for thinking that a reality show might generate something worthwhile.

I would have been happy with anyone in the top 5... except the guy they chose. So that figures.

[Arty50]

I missed last night's episode and after just finding out who won, I'm glad that I did. Boooo. I like Lukas but think he's a terrible fit for the band. They blew it big time. They were probably worried Toby would upstage their lame asses.

[PlayHarder]

I like Lukas but think he's a terrible fit for the band.

Although, I'd say Lukas is most likely to bring T Lee a fresh collection of young girls w/ self esteem problems.

[Arty50]

Although, I'd say Lukas is most likely to bring T Lee a fresh collection of young girls w/ self esteem problems.

I'd like to correct my earlier statement. Tommy was probably worried he'd have to settle for Toby's leftovers.

[warthog]

Yup- I called it.

If Toby doesn't win this thing, it's cause he will be too much competition for Tommy in the lady department. My thinking, if I am an aging rockstar with a shitty new band that will probably put out only one album and a tour (riding the high after the show), then I want Toby up there. He will pull the hot chick demo, and let's face it, that is what it is all about. Their songlist ain't gonna get the crowds. Having your pick of Toby's rejects would beat the shit out of sloppy seconds from Lucas or Dilanna. Storm, well she might bring out the hotties, but that might not be the type of chicks Tommy is looking for. Plus, I don't think she is talented enough. If I see her make one more stupid hand jesture in the background, I might have to slap her. She will be gone tonight. You just don't bring the strongest guy in the competition out to back you up on a song. It shows how much better he is than her. He sounded better, and he only had a bit part.

Lukas is funky, but this ain't an EMO band. They served Toby up and shut him down. Did anyone notice when he grabbed the sign out of the audience and tossed it to the floor? I wonder if it a was a Dillana or Lukas sign. That might have fucked him at the last minute.

I got a little too into this thing. It was totally cheesy and enjoyable all at the same time. I hope they do well, after all that. They probably won't, though. A Dillana album would be sweet, though.

[nutcase]

A supernova is a star in its last stages before it dies. It explodes and dies out. A fitting name for this band I would say.

Also- Lukas is a terrible fit for that band. I was thinking Toby would be the best fit - or at least Dilana. The style of music and vocals that Lukas has is going to be a terrible fit for them.

I'm glad it's over. I hate shows like this but the whole rock thing got to me and sunk its claws in.