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Friday July 30, 2010 Posted 1 year, 9 months ago by Kate

THE VERONICAS SUE A CLOTHING COMPANY

 

Aussie pop stars The Veronicas are suing a clothing company. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that the twins are taking legal action against the Designworks Clothing Company, which used to be in charge of all merchandise sales for the group in Australia and New Zealand. The suit alleges that the duo hasn’t received any money from the company since December of last year. They are looking for payment of funds as well as money for damages, interest and legal costs.

 

BE A NICKELBACK VIP

 

Nickelback want you to be a VIP at one of their upcoming shows. On the band’s official website, you can purchase a VIP package which will give you, among other things, Nickelback headphones, a limited-edition poster, and a Nickelback flip video camera. Learn more about the special offer at www.Nickelback.com.

 

MADONNA’S DAUGHTER TALKS FASHION LINE

 

Madonna’s new fashion line Material Girl will be available at Macy’s very soon, and the Queen of Pop’s daughter seems pretty excited about it. Lola wrote on the clothing line’s blog that she doesn’t want to brag, but that “it’s pretty awesome” and she does “like the clothes a lot” and hopes that everyone else likes them too. Read the blog now at www.Blog.MaterialGirlCollection.com.

 

MIKE POSNER ROCKS AMERICA’S GOT TALENT

 

Mike Posner took the stage on American’s Got Talent on Wednesday night to perform his debut single, “Cooler Than Me.” The song has been on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 13 weeks and peaked at number six this week, but will slide one spot to number seven on next week’s chart. Posner’s debut album, 31 Minutes to Takeoff, arrives in stores on August 10th.

 

VIDEO! See Posner perform on America’s Got Talent here:

 

http://www.mikeposner.com/us/mywall

 

LINKIN PARK RELEASE SINGLE VIA VIDEOGAME TRAILER

 

Linkin Park’s new single, “The Catalyst,” will premiere this weekend in the trailer for the Medal of Honor videogame. The song is off Linkin Park’s new album, A Thousand Suns, which comes out in September. MTV News reports that this is the beginning of a new relationship between the band and EA Games, and although nothing has been announced, they will work together again in the future. Linkin Park DJ Joe Hahn also directed the Medal of Honor clip. For more, visit www.LinkinPark.com.

 

JOAN JETT TO SUPPORT AEROSMITH

 

Aerosmith recently announced some new tour dates in Western Canada and on them, they’ll be getting support from Joan Jett and The Blackhearts. Joan will open for the Bad Boys from Boston from September 8th to the 16th. Get more info at www.Aerosmith.com.

SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch  More Details Hide Details

mnz011-012-019-020-026-034>038-241000- /o.new.kdlh.fa.a.0001.120523t2100z-120525t0000z/ /00000.0.er.000000t0000z.000000t0000z.000000t0000z.oo/ northern st. louis-northern cook/northern lake-central st. louis- southern lake/lakeshore-southern itasca-crow wing-northern aitkin- southern aitkin-carlton/southern st. louis-pine- including the cities of...ely...isabella...hibbing... two harbors...grand rapids...brainerd...hill city...aitkin... duluth...cloquet...hinckley 321 pm cdt wed may 23 2012 ...flood watch in effect through thursday evening... the national weather service in duluth has issued a * flood watch for portions of east central minnesota...north central minnesota and northeast minnesota...including the following areas...in east central minnesota...crow wing... northern aitkin...pine and southern aitkin. in north central minnesota...southern itasca. in northeast minnesota... carlton/southern st. louis...central st. louis...northern cook/northern lake...northern st. louis and southern lake/lakeshore. * through thursday evening * a slow moving frontal system will become nearly stationary across the northland tonight through thursday. abundant moisture will surge northward from the gulf of mexico...and interact with the front to create very heavy rainfall over an extended period of time. most of the flood watch area can expect to see rainfall on the order of 2 to 3 inches...with locally higher amounts in excess of 4 inches. * rivers across the area have been fairly low until recent rainfall...and there is still a fair amount of room within the banks of most rivers and streams. however...rainfall in excess of 3 or 4 inches...will likely lead to river and stream responses that will result in much faster flow than we have recently seen. with such extreme rainfall...rivers and streams will likely rise significantly within their banks...with some even flowing out of their banks. storms repeatedly moving over the same areas will likely lead to high rainfall rates as well. in addition to rivers...ditches and culverts may fill up... affecting roads and driving conditions. in the event flooding becomes imminent or is observed...flood or flash flood warnings will need to be issued. precautionary/preparedness actions... a flood watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. you should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$