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“ARIA award winning pop rock group the Veronicas are suing their former Australian merchandiser, claiming they have not been paid for sales since December.

They also say the merchandiser has failed to report to them since December and has not spent three per cent of sales on marketing the band.”

For the full story, go here.

It seems that Jess has had enough of the Daily Telegraphs gossip section, Sydney Confidential, continually running stories linking her with ex boyfriend Azaria. Earlier today Jess tweeted “@dailytelegraph the article is wrong that you printed in relation to me today. Thanks.” and “Please stop linking me to Azaria. My relationship with him is over.” You can read the article Jess is referring to, here.

“THEY may be our most diminutive pop stars, but the Veronicas continue to grow in financial stature.
In figures released yesterday by the the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia, the Queensland twins were revealed as the most played Australian act of the past year.
Along with the sales of albums and downloads, royalties remain a crucial source of income for Australian songwriters.
The PPCA is responsible for ensuring recording artists are fairly remunerated for the use of their works in the broadcast environment.”
For the full story, click here.

Also in the news today
Digital Spy – The Veronicas: ‘UK has a cool vibe’
Angryape – The Veronicas Love The UK

A new M&C Saatchi campaign looks to celebrate the wins of last year’s suite of legal reforms, which amended 85 pieces of legislation that discriminated against gays and lesbians.
People of the GLBTI community who wish to celebrate, or who have directly benefited from the reforms, are being asked to submit their stories to be transformed into 85 inspiring T-shirts.
Key Australian designers including Charlie Brown, Jayson Brunsden, Henry Roth and Rachel Gilbert have come on board to design the T-shirts, which will then be modelled by high-profile personalities Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Ruby Rose, Richard Reid, the Origliasso sisters of Veronicas fame, and Dr Kerryn Phelps.
“Once completed, each T-shirt will be assigned to an influential community member who will adopt that specific reform and take the message of it to the public,” ACON CEO Nicolas Parkhill said.
The widespread campaign will begin in January and will feature a mixture of GLBT and mainstream identities.
“These 85 reforms are monumental and a proud signpost on our road to equality,” National LGBT Health Alliance executive director Gabi Rosenstreich said.
“They result from years of tireless lobbying and protesting by members and supporters of the LGBT community. Though our journey is not yet over, these reforms deserve to be celebrated by everyone.”
For more information or to get involved visit www.wearitwithpride.com.au
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This myspace bulletin was sent around earlier this morning from The Follow myspace.
“I just got off the phone with Azaria. He wanted to let everyone know that he is safe and just needed to get away. We’re taking a few days off to meet as a band and assess where we go from here. As we suspected, there was some tension in the band. Sorry for worrying everyone. We’re so grateful for your love, support, and reports on seeing Azaria & KJ.”