Smashing Pumpkins robbed 
http://news.yahoo.com/s/launch/20070509/en...YYIDKqE9K.VEhkFTwo people have been imprisoned following the theft of artwork expected to feature on the comeback album from Smashing Pumpkins.
Billy Corgan and company's studio in Chicago is understood to have been burgled last week, but the thieves did not steal any of the valuable equipment or recordings inside.
Instead, the band's management has confirmed that a series of images were taken and then leaked to a Pumpkins fansite. They have since been removed.
"Management for the Smashing Pumpkins confirms that the band's rehearsal studio in Chicago was burglarized last week," a statement reads.
"The two people who are now in jail illegally gained access to the band's private space and stole various items belonging to them over the course of several hours while the band had left for the evening.
"The band's management says the group feels their rights have been violated by this crime and will always pursue their rights and the law to protect their property and the safety of themselves, their families and their fans."
According to Pitchfork, photos of
Paris Hilton standing in front of an exploding bomb, five children saluting and a close-up of Corgan in a hoodie were amongst those stolen.
They are thought to be under consideration for the artwork for the new Pumpkins album, Zeitgeist, which is due for release on July 9.
This post has been edited by Valensieli on 11 May 2007, 10:02
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