'Rock Star' names singer, but Supernova in flux

Canadian vocalist Lukas Rossi was named the winner of this year's edition of the CBS-TV reality series "Rock Star," but, due to a legal challenge, the band he's fronting will likely need to find a name other than Supernova.

A California judge granted a preliminary injunction Wednesday (9/13) preventing the "Rock Star" band from using the Supernova moniker, which a Costa Mesa, CA-based band has been using for more than 15 years. That group--which has a song titled "Chewbacca" on the "Clerks" soundtrack--has released three albums and continues to tour.

In last night's "Rock Star" finale, Rossi beat out finalists Dilana, Magni and Toby Rand to earn the lead-singer slot in a new group that also includes drummer Tommy Lee (Motley Crue), bassist Jason Newsted (ex-Metallica) and guitarist Gilby Clarke (ex-Guns N' Roses).

Rossi will lead his new band on a 29-city tour of the North American arena and theater circuit that opens in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve. The winning vocalist will also record a new album with the group. The Butch Walker-produced set is due in stores Nov. 21.

"Rock Star: Supernova" marked the second season of the "Rock Star" series. During the first season, Canadian J.D. Fortune was selected as the new lead singer for INXS. He recorded a new album with the band, and toured with the group behind the set.

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December 2006
31 - Las Vegas, NV - The Joint

January 2007
1 - Las Vegas, NV - The Joint
16 - Hollywood, FL - Seminole Hard Rock Live
17 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
19 - Norfolk, VA - Constant Convocation Center
20 - Buffalo, NY - Shea's Performing Arts Center
21 - Albany, NY - Pepsi Arena
23 - Montreal, Quebec - Bell Centre
24 - Toronto, Ontario - Massey Hall
26 - Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
27 - Wallingford, CT - Chevrolet Theatre
28 - Worchester, MA - DCU Center
30 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Spectrum
31 - New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall

February 2007
2 - Columbus, OH - Schottenstein Center
3 - Rosemont, IL - Rosemont Theatre
5 - Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre
7 - Des Moines, IA - Wells Fargo Arena
8 - Minneapolis, MN - Roy Wilkins Auditorium
9 - Fargo, ND - Fargodome
11 - Grand Prairie, TX - Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie
13 - Loveland, CO - Budweiser Events Center
16 - Portland, OR - Memorial Coliseum
18 - Everett, WA - Everett Events Center
19 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Queen Elizabeth Theatre
21 - Sacramento, CA - ARCO Arena
22 - Oakland, CA - Oakland Arena
24 - Phoenix, CA - Cricket Pavilion
25 - San Diego, CA - Pala Casino
27 - Long Beach, CA - Long Beach Arena

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