J.D. Fortune’s claim that he was fired as INXS’ lead singer is untrue, a band representative said. “Not only are we shocked by the claims, even the place the supposed incident was to have taken place is a mystery to the band,” Chris Murphy told the Daily Telegraph, referring to J.D.’s claim that he was …
The man selected by INXS to be their new lead singer on CBS’ Rock Star: INXS has been fired by the group and is now homeless. In the fall of 2005, JD Fortune won the show, but has now been fired in Hong Kong’s airport by the band. “I found myself really alone because I …
With Rock Star effectively cancelled–at least, it hasn’t been renewed for a third season by CBS–there’s now news about the show’s impact, beyond a new lead singer for INXS and a ridiculously named band that bombed. Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Farrell said that when the band’s guitarist, Dave Navarro, got the job hosting Rock Star, the …
Mark Burnett and CBS are being sued over the concept for their reality series Rock Star: INXS. Sharlene Sullivan claims that in 2002, she registered a show synopsis called ‘Rock Star’ with the Writers Guild of America, in which ‘lead vocalists for rock bands would compete and would be judged by well known musicians/rock stars,’” …
After almost 13 years without a hit, INXS is back on the charts. INXS’ new single “Pretty Vegas” debuted at number 37 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. That “gives the Australian-based rock act the highest debut of its career,” according to Billboard. “Pretty Vegas,” which is also ranking in the top 10 on iTunes, is …
INXS’ new lead singer is J.D. Fortune, a 32-year-old from Toronto who lived in his car before appearing on Rock Star: INXS. Previously, he was best known for wearing a go fuck yourself t-shirt on TV and slipping it by CBS’ censors. During the show’s finale, Tim Farriss, INXS’ guitarist, said, “J.D., you are right …
Tonight’s a busy TV night, so make sure the DVR has plenty of room on it. Since when did Tuesdays get all the action? From 8:30 to 10:01, Dancing with the Stars returns for a dance-off between John O’Hurley and Kelly Monaco. Viewer votes will determine the winner, who will be announced Sunday. At 9, …