Linkin Park’s legal battle with former bassist Kyle Christner has ended.
In a statement Friday, the band shared that it had reached “an amicable resolution” with the bass guitarist who claimed in a November lawsuit that he contributed to several demos and tracks that the group released on a reissue of Hybrid Theory.
“We are pleased to announce that we have reached an amicable resolution with bass guitarist Kyle Christner,” said Linkin Park in a statement obtained by Rolling Stone. “Kyle is a very talented musician who made valuable...
In a statement Friday, the band shared that it had reached “an amicable resolution” with the bass guitarist who claimed in a November lawsuit that he contributed to several demos and tracks that the group released on a reissue of Hybrid Theory.
“We are pleased to announce that we have reached an amicable resolution with bass guitarist Kyle Christner,” said Linkin Park in a statement obtained by Rolling Stone. “Kyle is a very talented musician who made valuable...
- 4/1/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Five months after one of Linkin Park’s former bassists sued the band over unpaid royalties connected to their Hybrid Theory reissue, the group’s lawyers filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit.
In the motion filed Tuesday, Linkin Park’s legal team cited a number of “defects” with Kyle Christner’s lawsuit, most notably that the statute of limitations had “long since passed,” Billboard reports.
Christner served as Linkin Park’s bassist for less than a year in 1999, and while he didn’t feature on 2000’s 12-times-platinum Hybrid Theory,...
In the motion filed Tuesday, Linkin Park’s legal team cited a number of “defects” with Kyle Christner’s lawsuit, most notably that the statute of limitations had “long since passed,” Billboard reports.
Christner served as Linkin Park’s bassist for less than a year in 1999, and while he didn’t feature on 2000’s 12-times-platinum Hybrid Theory,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
A bassist has filed a lawsuit against Linkin Park over credit and unpaid royalties on more than 20 songs, as reported by Billboard.
In a complaint filed in Los Angeles on Wednesday (November 8th), Kyle Christner claimed he has “never been paid a penny” for his work on songs included in the Hybrid Theory 20th anniversary box set released by Linkin Park in 2020. According to Christner, one of the band’s representatives contacted him last April and said he was owed royalties for songs included in the collection. “You get mechanical royalties for 3 demos and the 6-song Hybrid Theory EP that you performed on,” the email allegedly stated.
Christner said in the lawsuit that he believes his work appears on “more than twenty songs” in the 2020 re-release. However, when he tried to reach back out to the person who contacted him, they “went dark.”
“In fact, Christner appears to have played...
In a complaint filed in Los Angeles on Wednesday (November 8th), Kyle Christner claimed he has “never been paid a penny” for his work on songs included in the Hybrid Theory 20th anniversary box set released by Linkin Park in 2020. According to Christner, one of the band’s representatives contacted him last April and said he was owed royalties for songs included in the collection. “You get mechanical royalties for 3 demos and the 6-song Hybrid Theory EP that you performed on,” the email allegedly stated.
Christner said in the lawsuit that he believes his work appears on “more than twenty songs” in the 2020 re-release. However, when he tried to reach back out to the person who contacted him, they “went dark.”
“In fact, Christner appears to have played...
- 11/10/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
A bass player who claims he recorded numerous songs with Linkin Park back in 1999 has filed a lawsuit against the Grammy-winning group, seeking credit and unpaid royalties.
Kyle Christner says he never received “a penny” for his work, so he’s asking a federal judge to step in and sort out ownership and authorship of more than 20 disputed songs, according to the complaint filed in Los Angeles Wednesday and obtained by Rolling Stone.
At the center of the lawsuit is a claim that one of the band’s managers contacted...
Kyle Christner says he never received “a penny” for his work, so he’s asking a federal judge to step in and sort out ownership and authorship of more than 20 disputed songs, according to the complaint filed in Los Angeles Wednesday and obtained by Rolling Stone.
At the center of the lawsuit is a claim that one of the band’s managers contacted...
- 11/10/2023
- by Nancy Dillon
- Rollingstone.com
Nine months after his divorce from Gisele Bündchen, former NFL star Tom Brady reportedly has another famous supermodel in his life.
Reports have been swirling for weeks that Irina Shayk and the seven-time Super Bowl champ are an item. According to multiple media outlets, the two are dating. Here’s more about the pair including their age difference and how Brady’s ex-wife feels about the new romance.
(L): Tom Brady attends ’80 for Brady’ premiere | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic , (R): Irina Shayk walks the catwalk at the ‘Runway Icons’ show | Stefania D’Alessandro/Getty Images Brady and Shayk’s age difference
According to People, Brady and Shayk started talking at the wedding of Joe Nahmad and Madison Headrick in Italy, which they both attended back in June. A source told the publication they’ve “been in touch for a few weeks.” Brady then decided to invite Shayk to “fly out...
Reports have been swirling for weeks that Irina Shayk and the seven-time Super Bowl champ are an item. According to multiple media outlets, the two are dating. Here’s more about the pair including their age difference and how Brady’s ex-wife feels about the new romance.
(L): Tom Brady attends ’80 for Brady’ premiere | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic , (R): Irina Shayk walks the catwalk at the ‘Runway Icons’ show | Stefania D’Alessandro/Getty Images Brady and Shayk’s age difference
According to People, Brady and Shayk started talking at the wedding of Joe Nahmad and Madison Headrick in Italy, which they both attended back in June. A source told the publication they’ve “been in touch for a few weeks.” Brady then decided to invite Shayk to “fly out...
- 7/25/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It's been one year since Chester Bennington's tragic death, and Linkin Park are paying tribute to their former frontman with touching words. The remaining five members of the rock band - Mike Shinoda, Joe Hahn, Dave Farrell, Rob Bourdon, and Brad Delson - shared a heartfelt post on Linkin Park's official Instagram page to honor the first anniversary of Chester's suicide. The caption began: "To our brother Chester, it has been a year since your passing-a surreal rotation of grief, heartbreak, refusal, and recognition. And yet it [still] feels like you are close by, surrounding us with your memory and your light."
After noting that Chester's "one-of-a-kind spirit" made a lasting impact on their hearts, the band members continued, "Eternally grateful for the love, life, and creative passion you shared with us and the world. We miss you more than words can express." They ended the post by including the hashtag #MakeChesterProud,...
After noting that Chester's "one-of-a-kind spirit" made a lasting impact on their hearts, the band members continued, "Eternally grateful for the love, life, and creative passion you shared with us and the world. We miss you more than words can express." They ended the post by including the hashtag #MakeChesterProud,...
- 7/22/2018
- by Victoria Messina
- Popsugar.com
Linkin Park paid a special online tribute to frontman Chester Bennington on Friday, the one-year anniversary of his death. The singer committed suicide at age 41 on July 20, 2017. He is survived by wife Talinda Bennington, their son and twin daughters and his three children from previous relationships. "To our brother Chester, It has been a year since your passing—a surreal rotation of grief, heartbreak, refusal, and recognition. And yet it still feels like you are close by, surrounding us with your memory and your light," read a message posted on Linkin Park's Instagram page, on behalf of band members Mike Shinoda, Joe Hahn, Dave Farrell, Rob Bourdon and Brad Delson,...
- 7/20/2018
- E! Online
The Entertainment Industry Foundation (Eif) is thrilled to announce the addition of Music for Relief, a global humanitarian assistance fund, to its philanthropic portfolio.
Brad Delson of Linkin Park, Eif Board Chair Chris Silbermann, Eif Board Member Sherry Lansing, Rob Bourdon of Linkin Park, and Eif CEO Nicole Sexton
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Founded by the band Linkin Park in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Music For Relief will become the official crisis relief program of Eif, and will provide aid to survivors of natural disasters around the world. Since its inception, Music For Relief has responded to more than 30 natural disasters across four continents – including Hurricane Katrina, and the earthquakes in Haiti in 2010, in Japan in 2011, and in Nepal in 2015.
“The Entertainment Industry Foundation has the capability to activate the entertainment community around a cause, which is what we set out to achieve with Music For Relief,...
Brad Delson of Linkin Park, Eif Board Chair Chris Silbermann, Eif Board Member Sherry Lansing, Rob Bourdon of Linkin Park, and Eif CEO Nicole Sexton
Credit/Copyright: Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Entertainment Industry Foundation
Founded by the band Linkin Park in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Music For Relief will become the official crisis relief program of Eif, and will provide aid to survivors of natural disasters around the world. Since its inception, Music For Relief has responded to more than 30 natural disasters across four continents – including Hurricane Katrina, and the earthquakes in Haiti in 2010, in Japan in 2011, and in Nepal in 2015.
“The Entertainment Industry Foundation has the capability to activate the entertainment community around a cause, which is what we set out to achieve with Music For Relief,...
- 3/26/2018
- Look to the Stars
Linkin Park made an emotional appearance at the 2017 American Music Awards when they accepted the award for favorite alternative rock artist.
Rob Bourdon, Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson took the stage on Sunday night, and dedicated their award to the band's late frontman, Chester Bennington, who died in July. He was 41.
"First of all, thank you so much to all the fans here and around the world who voted for the band, who have supported the band through thick and thin," Shinoda, Linkin Park's co-founder said.
Rob Bourdon, Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson took the stage on Sunday night, and dedicated their award to the band's late frontman, Chester Bennington, who died in July. He was 41.
"First of all, thank you so much to all the fans here and around the world who voted for the band, who have supported the band through thick and thin," Shinoda, Linkin Park's co-founder said.
- 11/20/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
"We want to dedicate this award to Chester, to his memory, to his talent" Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock goes to @linkinpark! #AMAs pic.twitter.com/KB0vKXdTJ5
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The members of Linkin Park paid tribute to frontman Chester Bennington Sunday night at the 2017 American Music Awards.
The band was honored with the favorite alternative rock artist award at the L.A. awards show, and Rob Bourdon, Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson took the stage to accept the award and honor their late friend.
“First of all, thank you so much to all...
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The members of Linkin Park paid tribute to frontman Chester Bennington Sunday night at the 2017 American Music Awards.
The band was honored with the favorite alternative rock artist award at the L.A. awards show, and Rob Bourdon, Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson took the stage to accept the award and honor their late friend.
“First of all, thank you so much to all...
- 11/20/2017
- by Jeff Nelson
- PEOPLE.com
The show must go on, but Linkin Park took a moment to honor Chester Bennington at tonight's 2017 American Music Awards. The alternative-rock group's lead singer passed away in mid-July, shocking band members and their millions of fans who followed Bennington's decades in the spotlight. Linkin Park canceled their tour in the wake of him committing suicide, and a surprise appearance at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles Sunday evening marked their first in months. Upon accepting the honor for Favorite Alternative Rock Artist, Mike Shinoda, Rob Bourdon and Brad Delson shared a heartwarming message remembering Chester's legacy. "We want to...
- 11/20/2017
- E! Online
If you live on the East Coast, then you might be familiar with the story of the Jersey Devil, and you may also be looking forward to Scared in Jersey, the annual celebration of Halloween and the deadly local legend that debuts for a month of mayhem this October:
Press Release: This October, the legend of the Jersey Devil comes to life with the debut of Scared In Jersey, the Northeast's premier Halloween event, taking place every Thursday through Sunday throughout the month, plus Halloween night, at the Pnc Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ (dates listed below).
The multi-attraction event, presented by Live Nation, is the brainchild of industry veterans Artist Group International, SRae Productions and Blood Drums by Street Drum Corps. Scared In Jersey features such attractions as the Pine Barren Maze, Mother Leeds' Haunted Cottage, The Devil's Midway and multiple live performances from Blood Drums nightly. Watch the promo video here.
Press Release: This October, the legend of the Jersey Devil comes to life with the debut of Scared In Jersey, the Northeast's premier Halloween event, taking place every Thursday through Sunday throughout the month, plus Halloween night, at the Pnc Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ (dates listed below).
The multi-attraction event, presented by Live Nation, is the brainchild of industry veterans Artist Group International, SRae Productions and Blood Drums by Street Drum Corps. Scared In Jersey features such attractions as the Pine Barren Maze, Mother Leeds' Haunted Cottage, The Devil's Midway and multiple live performances from Blood Drums nightly. Watch the promo video here.
- 9/26/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Following the shocking suicide of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington last week at the age of 41, Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst has penned an emotional open letter to his late friend in Variety.
The pair have an extensive shared history, dating back to their status as twin titans of the emerging rap-metal genre in the early 2000s. Just 24 hours after learning of Bennington’s death, Durst shared the following message with the outlet before taking the stage at a Hammond, Indiana concert on Friday.
I’m sitting here with my brother Cory and we were talking about when Linkin Park...
The pair have an extensive shared history, dating back to their status as twin titans of the emerging rap-metal genre in the early 2000s. Just 24 hours after learning of Bennington’s death, Durst shared the following message with the outlet before taking the stage at a Hammond, Indiana concert on Friday.
I’m sitting here with my brother Cory and we were talking about when Linkin Park...
- 7/25/2017
- by Jordan Runtagh
- PEOPLE.com
Chester Bennington‘s longtime bandmates are sharing their grief and heartache in a letter to the singer, who died by hanging in Los Angeles last Thursday.
In the first public statement since their frontman’s death, Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Dave Farrell, Joe Hahn and Rob Bourdon, write that their “hearts are broken” and say Bennington’s “absence leaves a void that can never be filled.” The group also touches on the rocker’s struggle with depression, acknowledging that “the demons who took you away from us were always part of the deal … After all, it was...
In the first public statement since their frontman’s death, Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Dave Farrell, Joe Hahn and Rob Bourdon, write that their “hearts are broken” and say Bennington’s “absence leaves a void that can never be filled.” The group also touches on the rocker’s struggle with depression, acknowledging that “the demons who took you away from us were always part of the deal … After all, it was...
- 7/24/2017
- by Lindsay Kimble
- PEOPLE.com
Linkin Park will never be the same. Four days after frontman Chester Bennington committed suicide, his bandmates Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson, Dave Farrell, Joe Hahn and Mike Shinoda wrote an open letter addressed to their late friend. "Our hearts are broken," they wrote on Facebook Monday. "The shockwaves of grief and denial are still sweeping through our family as we come to grips with what has happened." "You touched so many lives, maybe even more than you realized. In the past few days, we've seen an outpouring of love and support, both public and private, from around the world," they wrote, adding that Bennington's family appreciates the support "and want the world to know that you...
- 7/24/2017
- E! Online
Linkin Park has released their newest CD “Living Things” today, Linkin Park fans! The newest album is described as energetic and daring, and in celebration of the release, band wants to reward their fans with an exciting giveaway! Enter today for your chance to win an exciting gift pack from Linkin Park to celebrate the release “Living Things.” One lucky winner will receive a CD copy of “Living Things” signed by the band. You will also win a pair of Rob Bourdon signature Vater drumsticks, a Linkin Park t-shirt and band stickers & buttons! Even better, the prize pack includes a one year membership to the official Linkin Park fan [ Read More ]...
- 6/26/2012
- by monique
- ShockYa
Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington will start the band's U.S. tour injured. The singer with the "The Catalyst" group has not been able to warm up for shows with his usual rigorous workout because he's still suffering from "stupid" ailments he sustained last year, but promised this will not stop him from giving his all.
"I tore a ligament in my left hand last year, playing basketball at Chuck E. Cheese, which is like a pizza place for kids," he told The Pulse of Radio. "I injured my back a few years ago, that's been acting up. The last show in Australia, I bent over to pack my bags and I tore a little bit of my back again. But that's not gonna prevent me from going out and shredding on this tour. I'm gonna go out and it's gonna be like nothing happened."
The group, which also includes Rob Bourdon,...
"I tore a ligament in my left hand last year, playing basketball at Chuck E. Cheese, which is like a pizza place for kids," he told The Pulse of Radio. "I injured my back a few years ago, that's been acting up. The last show in Australia, I bent over to pack my bags and I tore a little bit of my back again. But that's not gonna prevent me from going out and shredding on this tour. I'm gonna go out and it's gonna be like nothing happened."
The group, which also includes Rob Bourdon,...
- 1/20/2011
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Linkin Park is set to return with the September 14th release of the band.s new studio album .A Thousand Suns. . which features lead single .The Catalyst.. The album is co-produced by Rick Rubin (U2, Johnny Cash) and Linkin Park vocalist Mike Shinoda - who last joined forces to produce Linkin Park's 2007 release, .Minutes To Midnight.. The band (Shinoda, vocalist Chester Bennington, drummer Rob Bourdon, guitarist Brad Delson, DJ Joe Hahn and bassist Dave "Phoenix" Farrell) also recently announced that they'll be touring Europe this fall, beginning Wednesday, October 20th at the O2 World, Berlin and wrapping Wednesday, November 11th at the 02 Arena, London. "The Catalyst" will hit radio on August 2nd and will also be...
- 7/9/2010
- by Patrick Luce
- Monsters and Critics
A new Linkin Park video game has been created and is promised to be launched sometime soon. In order to satisfy their fans, the band's members Chester Bennington, Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson, Dave "Phoenix" Farrell, Mr. Hahn and Mike Shinoda have teamed up with the design team to create the look and content of the game.
"In the game, you have been chosen by the rebellion to solve a mystery," Shinoda opened up on his official blog. "Items have been stolen from the six leaders of the rebellion. Collecting these items is the rebellion's only hope to thwarting the plans of the evil PixxelKorp."
The prize for those winning the game, which will be made available in iPhone and iPod touch, is more than just a credit screen. The player will be treated with the band's brand new song which title is yet to be disclosed.
"In the game, you have been chosen by the rebellion to solve a mystery," Shinoda opened up on his official blog. "Items have been stolen from the six leaders of the rebellion. Collecting these items is the rebellion's only hope to thwarting the plans of the evil PixxelKorp."
The prize for those winning the game, which will be made available in iPhone and iPod touch, is more than just a credit screen. The player will be treated with the band's brand new song which title is yet to be disclosed.
- 1/8/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Welcome to another lovely edition of Stephenie Saturday! Weve got another great installment of Stephenies Playlist coming your way and this week were highlighting another awesome song for you straight from Stephenie Meyers Twilight book playlist. For this weeks playlist highlight Ta Staffer Rebecca brings us a video for the song With You Reanimation Edition by Linkin Park fun sidenote this is Linkin Parks second song off of Stephenies playlist!. In addition to the video Rebecca gives us a little background information on the band their music and how exactly they fits into the Twilight universe. As always with Stephenie Saturday Rebecca has added some questions for consideration for you to think about and respond to.With You Linkin ParkQuestions Where do you think this song fits into Twilight? Are you a fan of Linkin Park? If so were you a fan before Stephenie included them on her playlist for...
- 10/10/2009
- twilightersanonymous.com
Happy Stephenie Saturday! Were back again this week with another edition of Stephenies Playlist and weve got an awesome song for you straight from Stephenie Meyers Twilight playlist. For this weeks playlist highlight Ta Staffer Rebecca brings us a video for the song By Myself by Linkin Park. In addition to the video Rebecca gives us a little background information on the band their music and how exactly they fit into the Twilight universe. As always with Stephenie Saturday weve added some questions for consideration for you to think about and respond to.By Myself Linkin ParkQuestions Where do you think this song fits into Twilight? Are you a fan of Linkin Park? If so were you a fan before Stephenie included them on her playlist for Twilight or did you become one after? Why do you think Stephenie included By Myself on her playlist? Whats your favourite Linkin Park song?...
- 8/15/2009
- twilightersanonymous.com
How Linkin Park's new song for "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" soundtrack will sound like is partially uncovered through a video footage showing the band working on the track in studio. It features Rob Bourdon playing drums and Chester Bennington standing behind the mic.
Linkin Park's song for the Shia Labeouf-starring movie is titled "New Divide". Claimed to "perfectly match the film's intensity," the track is confirmed to be released on radios worldwide on May 18 and will be available for download on iTunes on the particular day.
Beside having Linkin Park crafting one of its songs, the movie's soundtrack also has composers Steve Jablonsky and Bobby Tahouri involved in the project. Furthermore, electronic music act Julien-k reportedly is on board to score the film's music, and Robert Epps' depicter, Tyrese Gibson, plans to make a contribution to it.
"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" itself is slated to be outed in U.
Linkin Park's song for the Shia Labeouf-starring movie is titled "New Divide". Claimed to "perfectly match the film's intensity," the track is confirmed to be released on radios worldwide on May 18 and will be available for download on iTunes on the particular day.
Beside having Linkin Park crafting one of its songs, the movie's soundtrack also has composers Steve Jablonsky and Bobby Tahouri involved in the project. Furthermore, electronic music act Julien-k reportedly is on board to score the film's music, and Robert Epps' depicter, Tyrese Gibson, plans to make a contribution to it.
"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" itself is slated to be outed in U.
- 5/14/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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