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QUIZ: Which ’90s grunge album should you listen to?

It’s fair to say that 2020 makes us miss live music more than ever. But it certainly may make many people miss the era of shredding guitars and strained grunge vocals that’s characteristic of ’90s music. Alternative fans of the decade would walk through record shops, mosh at basement shows and even stage diving from […]

Marc Jacobs countersues Nirvana over invalid copyright on smiley face

The Nirvana and Marc Jacobs smiley face copyright infringement case is approaching one year since being filed. The band first took legal action against the fashion designer’s grunge collection allegedly ripping off their logo in December 2018. With news breaking earlier this month that the case will continue despite Jacobs requesting the lawsuit be dismissed, […]

Nirvana lawsuit proceeds in Marc Jacobs smiley face infringement case

Nirvana filed a lawsuit against the famous clothing designer Marc Jacobs last December, accusing the brand of copyright and trademark infringement. The band claims Jacobs used the infamous “Happy Face” logo without permission, insinuating that all merchandise by the clothing label containing that logo was endorsed by the grunge icons. Read more: IDKHOW on “Christmas […]

Courtney Love, Nirvana members called as witnesses in Marc Jacobs lawsuit

Back in December, designer Marc Jacobs was sued by Nirvana, L.L.C. for copyright infringement stating that Jacobs allegedly used the band’s “Happy Face” logo without permission. Then, in March, Jacobs responded, denying the claims and requesting that the lawsuit be dismissed. Read more: Neck Deep added to Warped Tour anniversary show date Now, Courtney Love, […]

Marc Jacobs denies ripping off Nirvana's iconic logo

In December of 2018, designer Marc Jacobs was sued by Nirvana, L.L.C. for copyright infringement stating that Jacobs allegedly used the band’s “Happy Face” logo without permission. Now, Jacobs has responded, denying the claims and requesting that the lawsuit be dismissed. Read more: Bowling For Soup, Reel Big Fish announce co-headlining tour According to Pitchfork, attorneys […]

Nirvana sue Marc Jacobs for ripping off classic design

Nirvana have reportedly taken legal action against fashion label Marc Jacobs for ripping off their iconic smiley face design. According to TMZ, the band have filed a lawsuit against the fashion company for their newly launched “Bootleg Redux Grunge” collection. A t-shirt included in the new line is almost a spitting image of Nirvana’s classic […]

A definitive ranking of every black lipstick at Sephora

[Pictured from L-R: Bite, KVD Studded, KVD Everlasting, UD, MUFE, Sephora, Marc Jacobs, ABH, BlackUp, ColourPop; Photo by: Sage Viscovi]  If there are two things we love, it’s playing around with makeup and looking like a badass bitch. By applying a classic vampy black lip, you can do both at once. Everyone has a preference, but we […]