Costner sues over music career

Kevin Costner is suing a music promotion company that he claims "broke its promise to help him launch a singing career."

In a $8.5 million lawsuit filed at an LA court on Tuesday, Costner alleges Mahee Worldwide Ventures Inc. of breach of contract and fraud.

Costner claims he signed a two-year deal with the firm in January based around his band performing up to five concerts per year. The lawsuit alleges Mahee made false promises on the deal and then disappeared...