Simplify the following text for a Grade 10 native English-speaking person.
Original: Even though Jared Leto is a Hollywood actor , he prefers not to use this position to promote the band ; in fact , he refuses to play at venues if they have used his name to promote the band .
Simplified: Even if Jared Leto is a major Hollywood actor , he prefers not to use this information to `` sell '' the band and he refuses to play shows where they use his name to promote the band .