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Jared Leto Makes Amends With Blogs

These days, when you're a platinum rock star, say, like, 30 Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto, it's hard for your words not to be scrutinized. Leto learned that lesson with a comment he made about blogs, but he told Spinner he's not anti-blog. "I was being flippant about something and I think it got taken slightly out of context. I was expressing my dislike and discomfort for the tabloid culture out there that kind of subsists on lies and negativity," he says. "I certainly am a huge fan of blogs, message boards, anything that causes or creates connectivity between people and from person to person."

In fact, he says his band wouldn't be where they are today without the communal aspect of the Internet. "We've had a message board since 1999 or 2000, and it's been a tremendous tool for us and for our fans to get to know each other and to build something very important to 30 Seconds to Mars, which is the sense and identity of a community and a family."

And if anybody was upset over his comments? "If I hurt anyone by saying that, by them thinking I dislike blogs in any way, it's not the case," he says. "I would never hurt anyone's feelings or hard work that they feel a part of."

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Courtney but call me COURTZ

I think that 30 Seconds to Mars is da best band in living history and I think that is the most considerate statement I have ever heard Leto say. He is obviously a man who is not ashamed to be accountable for his sayings or actions. Way to go. I'm motivated by his fire for life. Love you Jared

April 29 2007 at 5:07 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tracie D.

I think the media loves to jump on this man for anything. He has always been supportive of his fan base.....and his bloggers. I commend his efforts to keep his fans in touch with the bands progression. One of the reasons I adore this band so much is the personal attention they give. To all those who don't care for 30 STM, Jared or the band....my apologies! The fans know what he means regardless of how the media spins the stories!

April 02 2007 at 1:29 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Christine Williams

I think that is the most considerate statement I have ever heard Leto say. He is obviously a man who is not ashamed to be accountable for his sayings or actions. Way to go. I'm motivated by his fire for life.

March 02 2007 at 6:33 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Neva

First of all 30 seconds to mars is one of the best bands ever created. and secondsly, jared leto wouldn't mean to hurt anyone. Have you ever done any research on the band? They truely are all about connecting with their fans and having their fans promote the band in creative ways.

February 20 2007 at 12:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jon Nehmetallah

Well Blogs haven't made amends with Jared Leto, he is still sucks.

February 15 2007 at 11:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply