'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.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]
 tour dates and tickets
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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