Sixties icon CARLY SIMON is suing Starbucks, blaming bosses of the coffee chain's record label for the poor sales of her 2008 album THIS KIND OF LOVE.
Simon signed a deal to release the Brazilian-themed disc through Starbucks' Hear Music label.She also claims Starbucks scaled back its Hear Music venture just days after signing her, handing day-to-day management of the album to a new partner.A Starbucks spokesman has responded in a statement that reads, "(We are) disappointed to hear that (Simon) may be taking this action. Starbucks has great respect for Ms. Simon and is hopeful that this matter can be resolved in an amicable manner.
Sixties icon CARLY SIMON is suing Starbucks, blaming bosses of the coffee chain's record label for the poor sales of her 2008 album THIS KIND OF LOVE.
Simon signed a deal to release the Brazilian-themed disc through Starbucks' Hear Music label.She also claims Starbucks scaled back its Hear Music venture just days after signing her, handing day-to-day management of the album to a new partner.A Starbucks spokesman has responded in a statement that reads, "(We are) disappointed to hear that (Simon) may be taking this action. Starbucks has great respect for Ms. Simon and is hopeful that this matter can be resolved in an amicable manner.
