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Back in July, we reported that Vampire Weekend was being sued by the model on the cover of their Contra album.

Now, the band is looking to get satisfaction themselves, and they're suing the photographer, Tod Brody, for alleging that he had the rights to former model Ann Kirsten Kennis' photo, which they used on the cover.

A judge has given the band permission to pursue legal action against Brody, but the photographer hasn't responded to any contact attempts thus far.

In an effort to show him how serious they are, both Vampire Weekend AND Kennis' lawyer have requested permission to "pass a summons via email or post rather than serve him papers in person."

On Nov 18, they were granted permission to do so, and Brody's summons was issued on Nov 24.

Looks like Brody will be considered "served" within 10 days of the issue date, and he'll be forced to respond to the summons by early 2011, otherwise he's liable for a default judgment.

Guess we'll hear more soon, as that deadline is fast approaching!

Do U think the photographer deserves harsh punishment for causing so much drama? Or do U think it's the band's fault?

Tags: album, ann kirsten kennis, contra, cover, judge, model, photographer, punishment, served, summons, tod brody, vampire weekend

Well, shiz! These guys are NOT going to be used to dealing with a mess like this!

Hipster band Vampire Weekend is being sued for $2 million by the model on the cover of their latest album, Contra, who claims that she never signed a release on the photo!

The woman is named Kirsten Kennis, and she apparently took the pic back in 1983!

The band bought the photo from the photographer, Tod Brody, but Kennis alleges that her signature on the photographic release was forged and she didn't even know her image was being used until Vampire Weekend started promoting the album!

Poor guys! We bet that they just wanted to be original and use some old, unknown photo, and had no idea they were doing anything wrong!

Sucks!

Thoughts??

Tags: album, album art, contra, hipster fucks, image, kirsten kennis, lawsuit, model, photographer, tod brody, vampire weekend

Yesterday, MySpace gradually announced the acts that would be featured on the official Twilight Saga: Eclipse soundtrack.

We hear it annoyed the sparkle out of Twi-Hards.

Anyway, if you weren't glued to the computer yesterday, pathetically waiting to know each act as they were announced, here is the tracklisting for the soundtrack. It's actually pretty decent!

1. Metric — “Eclipse (All Yours)”

2. Muse — “Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever)”

3. The Bravery – “Ours”

4. Florence + The Machine – “Heavy In Your Arms”

5. Sia — “My Love”

6. Fanfarlo — “Atlas”

7. The Black Keys – “Chop And Change”

8. The Dead Weather – “Rolling In On A Burning Tire”

9. Beck and Bat For Lashes – “Let’s Get Lost”

10. Vampire Weekend – “Jonathan Low”

11. UNKLE — “With You In My Head (featuring The Black Angels)”

12. Eastern Conference Champions – “A Million Miles An Hour”

13. Band Of Horses – “Life On Earth”

14. Cee-Lo Green – “What Part Of Forever”

15. Howard Shore – “Jacob’s Theme”

Thoughts?

Tags: eclipse, muse, soundtrack, the black keys, the bravery, the dead weather, vampire weekend

Amazing!

Shakira is the latest act confirmed for the Glastonbury Festival this summer in the UK, taking the slot before Scissor Sisters and headlining act Muse.

"Shakira is not only an amazing pop star, but also socially and politically forward thinking," says festival organizer Emily Eavis. "She's working incredibly hard for good causes around the world."

She'll be joining Stevie Wonder, U2, Dizzee Rascal, Hot Chip, Vampire Weekend, Mos Def, Florence and the Machine, Snoop Dogg and N-Dubz at the festival.

We want to go!

[Image via WENN.]

Tags: dizzee rascal, glastonbury, hot chip, mos def, muse, music, n-dubz, stevie wonder, uk, vampire weekend