Over the past two years Jared Leto and his band, 30 Seconds to Mars, have been through a battle.  They tried to break up with their label, EMI/Virgin, were sued by their label, publicly protested against their label, and then crawled back to resign with their label. (Remember when Jared Leto was an actor and he used to break up with Scarlett Johansen and Cameron Diaz? Was this really the right route, Jared? )

After the struggle it's probably not only fitting that their third album is called This is War, but it's also probably a weak middle finger to Virgin. During the conflict, Leto found solace in making the record.

"There were so many outside influences that were in conflict that work on the record was actually quite peaceful.  It was a case of survival, to tell the truth." At the same time Leto describes the experience as strangely suicidal. "We were literally having to kill ourselves at times. I had it written on the wall: Kill yourself to finish.'"  (Literally, Jared? I don't think you literally understand what that word means.) 

The first video from the album, "Kings and Queens" was shot in the streets of LA at night and though no premiere date is known they released a promo clip for it that is 30 seconds long. (Get it?)

Leto's whole descent into a rocker character seemed ridiculous and fake to a lot of people in the industry.  But the bands won some awards and sold something like 2 million records according to Leto, so someone must like these guys. Will you give this album a chance?   

 

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Looking for a sneak peak of Jared Leto's band Thirty Seconds To Mars' title song from their upcoming album This Is War. Check out the video below of Dragon Age: Origins, which was co-produced by Jared Leto.

Meanwhile Jared and his band are waiting outside The Hive in Los Angeles where they played a small acoustic gig yesterday.

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Jared Leto was the man of many hats yesterday in Santa Monica. Director, actor, musician and singer is seen here directing the "Kings and Queens" video for his band 30 Seconds to Mars.

We showed you yesterday Jared and his bevy of bicyclers at Hollywood and Highland. Buzznet reports that Jared was very appreciative of the turnout. "Thanks so much to all the riders that came out tonight," he said. "It was unforgettable and amazing and we are so thankful to you all!"

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Actor Jared Leto is making a big push for rock star Jared Leto. The actor's band 30 Seconds To Mars is seen shooting a video for their next single "Kings and Queens." The band advertised the mass bike ride on their website, and invited fans to come and participate in the night-time spectacle.

The band has also launched a contest on Twitter in which they will give away "30 Guitars in 30 Days" to the band's Twitter followers. All the band's followers have to do is post a single Tweet in order to qualify for the contest.

The band will then select one winner daily and award them with 1 of 30 custom Nostalgia Series guitars.

The contest is a promotional vehicle for the band's upcoming album This is War. The album is due out December 8, with the first single, "Kings + Queens" due out October 13.

So tweet to your hearts content you 30 Seconds To Mars fans!

Gallery Info: Jared Leto and his band 30 Seconds To Mars shoot a music video

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Jared Leto, actor and front man of the band 30 Second to Mars, may have a successful music career, but some in the music industry don't seem to see him as a real musician. Ben Gibbard and Nick Harmer from Death Cab For Cutie recently spoke Spinner magazine about Jared's insincerity as a musician. Nick told the magazine, "Not to throw anyone under the bus, but Jared Leto and his band 30 Seconds to Mars -- he's acting the part." Well he is an actor.

Ben then said basically the same thing, "He's a professional actor in music; so there's no way to feel any sincerity about his position as a musician... Because he makes a living playing characters -- so why wouldn't he be able to take a step forward? Then you're also acting what you think a rock star should act like."

They both agreed that Jared's fans and others seem to enjoy the act, but in their minds it's just a stunt.

Leave it to Death Cab to say something mean but make it sound so sincere and nice. But really, can't we all just get along?

Gallery Info: Jared Leto leaving Nobu Sushi on July 4th.

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E! Online reports that Lindsay Lohan took some time to flirt with former boyfriend Jared Leto at the Roosevelt Hotel the other night.

"Jared came over to Lindsay's table to get her, and then they walked into the MTV suite together," an eyewitness tells E! "Inside the private suite, Jared pinned Lindsay against the wall and they looked superflirty. He was whispering in her ear, and their bodies were close together."

The two were alone in a secluded part of the suite for about 20 minutes. A lot can happen in 20 minutes. Ewwww.

In other Lohan news, Lindsay's poor Maserati was dinged up again. This time it was allegedly a valet in West Hollywood that cause the damage. The car was banged it against a construction sign, causing damage to the side, just beneath the gas cap.

It's time to get a new car Lindsay!

Gallery Info: Lindsay Lohan leaving Cecconi's restaurant; Jared Leto Leaving Roosevelt Hotel

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It's nice to see these two showing some PDA instead of keeping a few feet apart from one another in public. The ass grab that Jake Gyllenhaal does in the video is priceless. It's a cute moment. Which leads me to wonder what sex with Reese Witherspoon is like? Does she like her ass spanked?



Anywho. By all reports this years Coachella festival was a big musical success. Paul McCartney, The Killers and M.I.A. were all highlights of the event. The best moment had to be when Morrissey left that stage because the smell of meat was wafting over the stage and he was feeling sick. In case you're unaware, Morrissey is a staunch vegetarian. I love my Morrissey.

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Still focusing on his singing career above all else, actor-turned-musician Jared Leto decided to give back with his music during a recording session in the Hollywood Hills. 30 Seconds to Mars invited the Children of the Night, a L.A.-based nonprofit that rescued young boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 17 from prostitution, to take part.

In a statement to E! News, Leto admitted, "After meeting all of the wonderful people at COTN and hearing about their enthusiasm for art and music, I invited them to join us in the studio for a day while we make our next record."

The event took place last night, with Leto's band hard at work to record their 3rd album. In addition, the actor is set to star in Mr. Nobody, a science-fiction drama. No word on whether or not he's still heavy into the guyliner.

Gallery Info: Blond Jared Leto dines out in West L.A.

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