The Associated Press: Virgin Records sues Jared Leto's band for $30M

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Douchebag Got Sued
Published 8/17/2008 by Perez Hilton at Celebrity gossip juicy celebrity rumors Hollywood gossip blog from Perez Hilton
Pony up! Jared Leto's band, 30 Seconds to Mars, has been sued by its record label for $30 million. Virgin Records says the band has refused to deliver three albums as required by its contract, according to reports. The band's last album, A Beautiful Lie, was released in 2005. The lawsuit says the band "repudiated" a 1999 contract in July. Hope douchebag and the band have a good lawyer! [Image via WENN.]

Jared Leto - We Have a Problem
Published 8/18/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (JJ) at JJ's Dirt
... Leto and his band, "30 Seconds to Mars," has been sued by their record label Virgin Records for a whopping $30 million. ...

Jared Leto To EMI: F U, Pay Me (And Those Other Dudes In The Band) [They Write (open) Letters]
Published 8/18/2008 by Maura Johnston at Idolator
... "If you think the fact that we have sold in excess of 2 million records and have never been paid a penny is pretty unbelievable, well, so do we... we are still 1.4 million dollars in debt to them"? Looks like someone didn't read his Steve Albini before diving into the major-label waters! On the bright side, Leto can also hold Lily Allen up as an example of what happens when artists do record their albums and submit them to EMI in good faith. Virgin Records Sues Jared Leto's Band For $30M [AP] ...

JARED LETO: 30 SECONDS FROM REALITY
Published 9/2/2008 by Arasto at Faded Youth Blog
Jared Leto isn’t letting a measly $30 million lawsuit get him down. The 30 Seconds to Mars rocker practically had a skip in his step as he took his pup Judas for a casual walk in his Los Angeles neighbourhood yesterday. Taking a break from his trademark Crocs and guyliner combo, Leto looked casual in runners, track pants and a scuzzy old t-shirt. The prettyboy actor topped off the look with an extra wide-brimmed bamboo hat. With a face so pretty, do you blame him from wanting to ...

Jared Leto.......Nice Hat
Published 9/2/2008 at OH NO!!
Jared Leto isn’t letting a measly $30 million lawsuit get him down. The 30 Seconds to Mars rocker practically had a skip in his step as he took his pup for a casual walk in his Los Angeles neighbourhood yesterday. Taking a break from his trademark Crocs and guyliner combo, Leto looked casual in runners, track pants and a scuzzy old t-shirt. The prettyboy actor topped off the look with an extra wide-brimmed bamboo hat. With a face so pretty, do you blame him from wanting to keep it ...