Rock group SMASHING PUMPKINS are taking legal action against Virgin Records over claims their name was used illegally for promotional purposes. The dispute arises from the label’s use of the band in Pepsi Stuff, a promotion with the cola giant and website Amazon.

According to breach of contract papers filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, the band claims the deal threatens their “artistic integrity”. It also claims Virgin has no right to use the band in promotional campaigns.

Read the full article at The BBC.

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