"This week, we were due to put together the artwork for the Spin Me 2002 single release in October, as well as a book (to be made available exclusively through the Right Stuff) of the unseen pictures from MANMADE. I shot the album sleeve on Sunday, with a photographic duo called James and James, and was getting ready to approve them (along with the MANMADE images) for the inside booklet. We got in touch with Michele, who held all the negatives of the MANMADE session, and told her that we needed them fast for the above projects. Well, today we received a huge package, containing over 100 photos, all spitefully slashed to pieces. No explanation, destroyed. These were also the property of Gozra Lozano, who did a vast amount of the work in putting the images together, so you can imagine how he is feeling about this. I am furious that she has caused a delay in the release of the projects. Michele's response was to sneer, "Who does he think he is... he ain't Madonna!!" I think that you, my wonderful fans, should let her know what you think of this. I find this even more damaging than Popbitch, as that was scandal, this is work. Love, Pete"

Michele can be contacted for comment at 0-777-075-4218 or 0208-961-5207. Her email address is michele.martinoli@ntlworld.com. Rest assured that this is a temporary setback, and Dead Or Alive plan to move forward.