Sunday, July 24, 2011
Melissa Molinaro has had a 'crazy week' (thanks, Kim Kardashian)
Melissa Molinaro, the woman who stars in the Old Navy ad campaign that sparked a lawsuit this week from Kim Kardashian, is having a bad week.
"I had a night mare last night...so scary :( wanted to run into my parents room like when I was little," she Friday on Twitter, ater, "I say I had a bad dream. And u guys just know what about...w out me saying. Its been a crazy week I can't wait for this all to be over :( "
This from the woman who back in February was calling the Kardashian comparisons flattering -- and who's rumored to be dating Kardashian ex Reggie Bush.
Kardashian filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Old Navy and its parent company, Gap, alleging illegal use of her public image in the campaign starring Molinaro. She was not named as a defendant, incidentally, but had expressed her disbelief to a friend via Twitter.
"Were still talking about this?!," she wrote. "Its JULY this aired in February...some people have too much time on there hands.".
Kardashian, meanwhile, is "a businesswoman who has to protect her brand" rather than allowing another company to use it to sell clothes, an insider told Us Magazine. "Bottom line."
The silver lining for Molinaro? Her "Dance Floor" music video on YouTube had more than 400,000 views by Friday. Check it out
Kim Kardashian Sues Old Navy
Well, this is fun: Kim Kardashian is apparently unhappy seeing “Kim Kardashian” affiliated with a national brand. Of course, the fact that she has no deal with the brand, Old Navy, is a big part of the problem — and presumably why she filed a lawsuit on Wednesday.
Kardashian is suing the low-priced clothing chain, alleging that it deliberately infringed upon her public persona when it hired near-lookalike actress-dancer Melissa Molinaro for a new ad campaign that launched early this year. The campaign was “purposefully designed and intended to confuse, to cause mistake, and to deceive the public” into believing the reality TV diva was appearing in the commercials,” the lawsuit alleges.
Molinaro’s similarity to Kardashian did put the campaign in the spotlight when the ads launched.
One February headline on a story about the “So C.U.T.E” commercial posed this question: “Were You Fooled by Old Navy’s Kim Kardashian Lookalike?”
At the time, Molinaro called the comparison “extremely flattering. She is a beautiful woman …. That’s an amazing compliment.” She also told E! Online that her casting call had not been for a Kardashian lookalike but rather “for a true dance pop superstar.”
“It’s just crazy to me because I think I look like Melissa Molinaro,” Not-Kim said. “I’ve been in the business for a long time and … thank God I booked this commercial because I’ve gotten so much airtime.”
And that’s kind of the point, according to what Kardashian attorney Gary Hecker said in a statement. “Kim Kardashian is immediately recognizable, and is known for her look and style. Her identity and persona are valuable. When her intellectual property rights are violated, she intends to enforce them.”
It’s hardly the first time a Kardashian has had to police the moneymaking family name. When the Connecticut attorney general’s office harshly criticized the fees on a prepaid “Kardashian Kard” MasterCard, the card deal was promptly cut up.
Though no dollar amount was attached to the Old Navy suit, sources told TMZ that Team Kardashian estimates the damage at $15 million to $20 million.
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Melissa Molinaro: Old Navy Ad Sparks Kim Kardashian Lawsuit
Kim Kardashian is well known for her reality show, “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” and her dating of several sports athletes and now marrying one . Meanwhile, Melissa Molinaro is younger than Kim and also a singer, model and choreographer who was born in Canada but has lived in the United States for more than 10 years. As the Melissa Molinaro Old Navy Ad splashed the YouTube world, Kim has decided to file a lawsuit against Old Navy in Los Angeles Superior Court claiming that her property rights were taken.
As she takes this step, Kim believes that her goals and achievements throughout her career as a singer and host are very much on the line right now. She also stated in her suit that a great amount of time; money and effort has created her foundation of where she is right now. Meanwhile, Gap has not commented on the lawsuit. Indeed, the Melissa Molinaro Old Navy Ad has now caught people’s attention as we anticipate the next event that will happen on this issue.
Kim Kardashian lookalike Melissa Molinaro takes a walk on the wild side in animal print top
Kim Kardashian and her doppelganger are both having crazy weeks, but for two completely different reasons.
The 30-year-old reality star had her wedding shower today and will host her bachelorette party tonight in Las Vegas.
Meanwhile, her lookalike, Melissa Molinaro, is attracting international media attention as the face behind Old Navy's latest advert campaign.
Kim is suing the retail giant for using her image in a bid to make consumers think she's associated with the brand.
The Keeping Up with the Kardashians starlet is having a completely wonderful week, given that she's about to be married.
'Today is going to be a special day! Can't wait to see all of my friends and family!' she Tweeted.
Family members Kris, Kylie, Kendall and Bruce Jenner as well as brother Rob and sisters Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian attended the bash, as well as pals Courtenay Semel, Kelly Osbourne and Demi Lovato, who actually broke the news of her pal's shower.
'Getting ready for the beautiful @KimKardashian's wedding shower!! Can't wait to see you lady! :)' the Disney startlet wrote on Twitter. The ladies, as well as Lala Vasquez Brittny Gastineau, will attend her bachelorette party tonight at The Venetian's Tao nightclub in Las Vegas.
Her fiance, NBA player Kris Humphries, will host his own party at Lavo nightclub in the neighbouring Palazzo hotel.
Although the 29-year-old actress and model did host a party at Suite 200 in Denver last night, she clearly isn't happy if her Tweets are any indication.
'I say I had a bad dream. And u guys just know what about...w out me saying', she wrote.
Two people who probably aren't invited: the lookalike and the man she's currently dating, who just so happens to be Kim's ex-boyfriend, Reggie Bush.
Although the 29-year-old actress and model did host a party at Suite 200 in Denver last night, she clearly isn't happy if her Tweets are any indication.
'I say I had a bad dream. And u guys just know what about...w out me saying', she wrote.
Classic LBD: Kim was joined by her husband-to-be Kris Humphries last night at the Noon By Noor Launch in West Hollywood
The 30-year-old reality star had her wedding shower today and will host her bachelorette party tonight in Las Vegas.
Meanwhile, her lookalike, Melissa Molinaro, is attracting international media attention as the face behind Old Navy's latest advert campaign.
Kim is suing the retail giant for using her image in a bid to make consumers think she's associated with the brand.
Lookalike: Which is bride-to-be Kim Kardashian and which is her doppelganger Melissa Molinaro? Kim arrives at the Thompson Hotel yesterday in Beverly Hills, while Melissa arrives at LAX the same day bound for Denver
'Today is going to be a special day! Can't wait to see all of my friends and family!' she Tweeted.
Family members Kris, Kylie, Kendall and Bruce Jenner as well as brother Rob and sisters Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian attended the bash, as well as pals Courtenay Semel, Kelly Osbourne and Demi Lovato, who actually broke the news of her pal's shower.
Smiley: Melissa slipped into a pair of form-fitting leggings teamed with sandals, a low cut top and denim jacket
Sexy strut: Kim looks ready to conquer the world - and that includes Old Navy - while out and about in Beverly Hills yesterday
Her fiance, NBA player Kris Humphries, will host his own party at Lavo nightclub in the neighbouring Palazzo hotel.
Eye-popping situation: Melissa is dating Kim's ex Reggie Bush
Seem familiar? Molinaro even tries her hand at a signature Kim 'look over the shoulder' pose
Two people who probably aren't invited: the lookalike and the man she's currently dating, who just so happens to be Kim's ex-boyfriend, Reggie Bush. Although the 29-year-old actress and model did host a party at Suite 200 in Denver last night, she clearly isn't happy if her Tweets are any indication.
'I say I had a bad dream. And u guys just know what about...w out me saying', she wrote.
New squeeze: Model and actress Molinaro is said to be currently dating 26-year-old Bush, and her music video-inspired campaign for the company has become a web video viral hit
Two people who probably aren't invited: the lookalike and the man she's currently dating, who just so happens to be Kim's ex-boyfriend, Reggie Bush.
Although the 29-year-old actress and model did host a party at Suite 200 in Denver last night, she clearly isn't happy if her Tweets are any indication.
'I say I had a bad dream. And u guys just know what about...w out me saying', she wrote.
Classic LBD: Kim was joined by her husband-to-be Kris Humphries last night at the Noon By Noor Launch in West Hollywood
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Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel attended a memorial service for the victims of the terror attacks in Norway, at the Norwegian church in Stockholm
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Norwegian Royal Family attended a memorial service at Smmerapen Norderhov kirke, following friday's twin extremist attacks in Oslo
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Norwegian Royal Family attended a candle lighting ceremony at Oslo Cathedral Saturday July 23, 2011, in respect of the victims of Fridays bomb attack in Oslo and shooting spree at a youth camp on the Utoeya island near Oslo
amy winehouse
Amy Winehouse, the beehived soul-jazz diva whose self-destructive habits overshadowed a distinctive musical talent, was found dead Saturday in her London home, police said. She was 27...When she was 10, she and a friend formed a rap group, Sweet 'n' Sour - Winehouse was Sour - that she later described as "the little white Jewish Salt 'n' Pepa." (see here)...
...Police confirmed that a 27-year-old female was pronounced dead at the home in Camden Square northern London; the cause of death was not immediately known. London Ambulance Services said Winehouse had died before the two ambulance crews it sent arrived at the scene...
I followed her career, her antics, her failures, her mistakes and her amazing vocal talent at this blog. I followed her because she did have a wonderful voice, an enhanced zoftig figure and because she was unabashedly Jewish, if only because of her Star of David pendant so prominently displayed.
Woman: Abandons Her Child To Die ,Corpse Found In The Ceiling
Toyin Olaomo |
Toyin abandoned the three-day old baby girl on Monday July 18 while she was picked up on Wednesday July 20 and detained pending the out-come of police investigation into the incident.
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Now Apple Launches New OS X Lion
For the first time in many years, Apple's hardware launches have been overshadowed by the release of a major upgrade of its operating system.
The company, once known for its Mac range of computers, and now improved known for smaller devices such as the iPod, the iPhone and more recently the iPad, launched the latest version of its operating system, the OS X Lion, on Wednesday, July 20. Its launch of new versions of its MacBook, the MacAir and the Mac Mini, were completely overshadowed by the release of the Lion from Apple's den.
Google+ Pulls 20 Mn Users in only 3 weeks
When Google Inc. launched its Google+ social-networking site three weeks ago, executives handed out sailor hats to the hundreds of employees working on the project, symbolizing their year-long journey to that point.
So far, the sailing has been mostly smooth. On Wednesday, Web-traffic watcher comScore Inc. estimated Google+ has had 20 million unique visitors since its launch, including five million visitors from the U.S. A Google spokeswoman declined comment.
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So far, the sailing has been mostly smooth. On Wednesday, Web-traffic watcher comScore Inc. estimated Google+ has had 20 million unique visitors since its launch, including five million visitors from the U.S. A Google spokeswoman declined comment.
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