Pharrell Is Accused Of Stealing A Designers Concept & Placing It In His Louis Vuitton Line

A designer is accusing Pharrell Williams of stealing her concept.

Earlier this week, mega producer Pharrell Williams released his Louis Vuitton fashion line in Paris which garnered lots of attention and became a star studded event. Now, Pharrell–who’s the newest creative director of LV– is being accused of stealing.

A designer by the name of Kellie Ford recently took to social media accusing the fashion designer of copying her concept.

Back in 2021, Kellie went viral for her Louis Vuitton shopping bag idea. The concept consisted of Kellie taking a LV shopping back and turning it into a purse. The video was an instant hit and received over 10 million views. Now, the fashion designer says Pharrell stole her concept and placed it in his new Louis Vuitton fashion line.

Pharrell Williams

She told her followers,

“Fast forward to 2023, and under Pharrell’s creative direction for Louis Vuitton they dropped what looks like is the bag. Yeah, its crazy.”

@fly4ikellie

I love @Pharrell and @Louis Vuitton but this wild … a collab would have worked , hell a invite tonthe fashion show would have too.. #louisvuitton #pharellwilliams #designer #kellieford #fly4i #custom

? original sound – Kellie Ford

Kellie Ford’s shopping bag idea

In a later video, Kellie says it’s not about suing, it’s more so the principal of the matter.

She explained,

“It ain’t about suing, it ain’t about infringement.  The thing is they took the concept…The concept is the same. The concept is, the bag being a normal paper bag being worn at leisure. That’s what they did. They took the concept of the bag….It’s the concept, not the actual bag itself. ” 

@fly4ikellie

Part 2 #louisvuitton #pharellwilliams #designer #kellieford @Pharrell @Louis Vuitton

? original sound – Kellie Ford

See Kellie’s shopping bag concept below:

@fly4ikellie

Louis Vuitton shopping bag turned cute new Louis purse !!! Like to see how i rock it!!! #foryoupage #fyp#diy

? original sound – Kellie Ford

While Kellie received some support from her followers, she also had naysayers doubting her claim.

One person wrote,

“They made a leather version of their own shopping bag. They don’t wrap it in plastic.”

Another said,

“I’m legit not trying to be funny when I ask this… what did they do wrong? They took the shopping bag and made it leather?”

Someone else wrote,

“I remember when she did that!! I was like that is so DOPE!!! Wow that’s crazy.”

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R. Kelly

R. Kelly Says He’s ‘Scared For His Life’ Amid Claims Of Medical Negligence While In Prison: I’m not supposed to die this way!

R. Kelly is accusing prison medical staff of being negligent when it comes to his health.

In audio obtained by RapHouseTV, R. Kelly can be heard expressing his concerns about the lack of medical attention he has been receiving. He accuses the prison medical staff of being negligent and not taking his condition seriously. The singer previously had surgery on his Achilles tendon to treat his blood clot issues.

During the leaked phone call, R. Kelly said he’s “scared for his life” and that animals get treated better than him.

He explained,

“I don’t deserve to die because somebody miscommunicated or somebody took a guess at what’s going on with my leg. I’m not supposed to die this way. You’re not even supposed to take a chance on that.”

He continued,

“Because if it was your child, if it was your father, if it was your mother, somebody you loved, you would’ve said, ‘Go to the doctor. We need to get that checked out. We need to look at that. We need to X-ray that.’”

R.Kelly

He added,

“They didn’t even X-ray. And that’s why I’m speaking out on this, because I’m scared for my life in that area. And who wouldn’t be. They treat animals better than that.”

Listen to audio below:

R.Kelly speaks from prison: “Im scared for my life, I almost died. They treat animals better than this” after having serious blood clots in his legs. ? pic.twitter.com/PGbaYaCvYf

— Raphousetv (RHTV) (@raphousetv2) June 19, 2023

As previously reported, a Chicago courtroom sentenced the three-time Grammy-Award winner to 20 years behind bars in February on charges of child pornography and enticement of a minor. The 2-decade sentencing came after he was previously given a 30-year prison sentence for his 2021 conviction on racketeering and sex trafficking charges in a New York federal court.

In March, R. Kelly’s lawyer, Jennifer Bonjean spoke publicly about the singers’ complaints about the medical care he was receiving at Chicago’s Metropolitan Correctional Center.

Bonjean told ABC7 at the time:

“It’s not just because it’s R. Kelly. Every prison deserves medical attention, medical care. The MCC is required to address these things in a competent fashion.”

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Deion Sanders

Deion Sanders Set To Have Emergency Surgery For Blood Clots

It looks like Deion Sanders is facing yet another medical scare.

According to sports analyst Pat McAfee, Deion Sanders will undergo emergency surgery for a blood clot that is in his groin. Former NFL cornerback Adam Pacman Jones, was a guest on McAfee’s show and revealed the news. According to Jones, Sanders is set to have surgery at 6 AM on Friday (June 23).

Jones said,

“He’s been dealing with this since Jackson State. He had a blood clot in his leg — same thing with the foot. He was thinking about cutting the foot off and he didn’t.. He went through a hell of an operation. I was there… to see him go through that and get back to where he’s at. I just want him to get healthy.”

Deion Sanders is having emergency surgery tomorrow for a blood clot in his groin..

You got this Coach Prime #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/lZbeffvn8l

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 22, 2023

Jones admitted he cracked a joke in light of the situation.

He said,

“I had a chance to talk to him this morning. But he’s up… I said, ‘Man, I hope they don’t have to cut off your d**ck’.. That’s what I told him, I said, ‘Bro it’ll be bad if they have to cut off your d**ck, bro. Just cut the leg off.’

Deion Sanders

Sanders, who has had blood clot issues for years previously had two of his toes amputated. According to reports, the Pro Football Hall of Famer was diagnosed with three femoral arterial blood clots, which doctors categorized as life-threatening and left the coach wheelchair bound while coaching at Jackson State.

The news of Friday’s surgery came nearly a week after doctors with the Colorado football team told Sanders he may have to get his left foot amputated.

Vascular surgeon Donald Jacobs told Sanders,

“You just have to understand what the risks are. Things can cascade. He could lose the foot.”

During a recent episode of “Thee Pregame Show,” Sanders revealed that he doesn’t have any feeling on the bottom of his foot. He told doctors that if he needs a procedure, he would like to get it done before the start of the football season.

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DJ Mustard, Chanel Thierry

DJ Mustard’s Ex-wife Chanel Thierry Exposes Producer’s Massive Monthly Income In Child Support Battle

DJ Mustard’s legal battle with his ex-wife continues.

According to court documents obtained by RadarOnline, DJ Mustard‘s ex Chanel Thierry teamed up with an accountant to review the producer’s financial records and produce a report. Chanel hopes that her findings will convince a judge to award her an increase in monthly child support payments.

The report read,

“Dijon’s income is derived primarily from his music recording businesses which include Dijon’s salary as well as income from publishing, recording, and royalties and residuals from Dijon’s music and recordings. A portion of Dijon’s income includes advances that are received in advance as compensation and towards any applicable expenses such as studio fees. Dijon’s other sources of income include minimal interest and dividends.”

DJ Mustard

The report said Mustard’s income includes significant advances, “from Universal Music Group (UMG) totaling $12,000,000 and Sony Music (Sony) totaling $7,500,000.” In addition, he reportedly pulled in nearly $1 million from his client Ella Mai’s music.

According to the expert, Mustard should pay between $49k to $62k per month in support payments. Earlier this year, Chanel Thierry asked the court to award her $80k per month in child support. However, they agreed upon $18,342 per month in temporary support. Chanel now wants that amount to be increased.

They also agreed to share joint legal and physical custody of their children. They reportedly settled on a week on/week off schedule, “with all custodial exchanges to take place after school or camp.”

Chanel and Mustard tied the knot in October 2020 and split in 2022. In May 2022, Mustard filed for divorce from his wife citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the breakup. The pair share 3 children together.

The case is ongoing.

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Motown Founder Berry Gordy Files $10M Lawsuit Over Fiction Film That Shows Him Putting A Hit Out On Rival Exec

It looks like Berry Gordy isn’t playing any games when it comes to his reputation.

The legendary music executive has filed a $10 million lawsuit over a film that allegedly portrays him in a negative light.

According to RadarOnline, Berry Gordy is suing Timothy Bogart — the son of late music exec Neil Bogart — Hero Entertainment and Universal City Entertainment Group over a 2023 film called Spinning Gold.

Gordy says that Spinning Gold was produced by Timothy Bogart and focuses on his father Neil Bogart’s record label Casablanca Records. According to the record exec, Timothy has said this about the film:

“Every bit of it is true, even the parts that aren’t.”

However, Gordy claims the film creates false narratives and paints him in a negative light. According to the lawsuit, the film created a,

“made-up storyline in which Gordy is wrongfully and dishonestly portrayed as a thug and a mobster who goes so far as to order a murder for hire. The Picture is unlikely to be a commercial or artistic success. However, the picture does succeed in defaming and otherwise causing great damage to Gordy.” 

Berry Gordy

Berry Gordy claims the film portrays him as a gangster and a thug. He alleges one scene, in particular, had him “putting a hit out” on Neil,

“purportedly because Casablanca Records lured the Isley Brothers and Gladys Knight away from Motown to join the anemic roster of artists at Casablanca.”

The suit reads,

“None of this is true and [Gordy] is not, and has never, associated with criminals or criminal behavior, and there certainly was never any solicitation of murder by, or, on the part of, [Gordy].”

It continues,

“The negative portrayals of [Gordy] and the insertion of the scene concerning Plaintiff “putting out a hit” is a vile, reckless and baseless character assassination in the desperate attempt to create drama where non exists in a lackluster Picture. This wrongful and illegal content in the Picture has caused severe damage to [Gordy] and to [Gordy’s reputation].” 

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Beyoncé’s Dancer Saves Her From Suffering Wardrobe Malfunction During ‘Renaissance World Tour’

One thing’s for sure, Beyoncé’s dancers don’t play about her!

As you may already know, Beyoncé is currently traveling the world for her ‘Renaissance’ tour. The “Energy” singer has yet to make it to the States but concertgoers overseas have been having the time of their lives as they pack stadiums to see the superstar in person. Earlier this week Beyoncé made headlines after a video from her Amsterdam show surfaced online that seemingly displayed a crew member missing their cue to help her down from a stage prop. At one point during the footage, the multi-Grammy Award winner mouthed “Oh my God!” at her staff as they worked to rectify the problem.

During Beyoncé’s latest tour stop in Hamburg, another mishap occurred onstage, but, this time around, her dancer stepped in before things went south.

In the now-viral footage of the incident, Beyoncé wore a hot pink sequin dress as she performed her hit tune “Break My Soul.” As the entertainer danced her dress started to move out of place, slightly exposing what appeared to be her nipple cover. Thankfully, one of the Les Twins noticed the issue and wasted no time covering Beyoncé so he could fix her wardrobe. The exchange happened so fast that it almost went unnoticed. However, another concertgoer shared a different angle of the moment which better displayed the Les Twins’ quick thinking.

@sakisdmtr

Beyoncé Renaissance Tour – Hamburg #beyonce #hamburg #renaissance #renaissancetour #breakmysoul #germany

? Originalton – sakis

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The “Renaissance World Tour” is set to kick off in America on July 12 in Philadelphia.

What are your thoughts on this entire situation? Are you planning to see Beyoncé when she makes it to your city? Tell us in the comments below!  

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Jonathan Majors

Jonathan Majors’ Attorney Accuses NYPD Of Racism & ‘Coaching’ Actor’s Ex Into Giving Domestic Violence Report: ‘We Have Proof That This Is A Complete Lie’

Actor Jonathan Majors is continuing to fight his controversial assault charges.

According to Jonathan Majors’ lawyer, Priya Chaudhry, the six white officers responsible for the arrest of her client are guilty of racial profiling.

Jonathan Majors

As previously reported, earlier this year, Jonathan Majors was taken into police custody after his ex-girlfriend, allegedly Grace Jabbari, accused him of attacking her in New York City.

Grace Jabbari, who reportedly alleged that the ‘Creed III’ star strangled and harassed her, was transported to a nearby hospital and provided medical attention for “minor injuries to her head and neck.” However, 33-year-old Majors has adamantly denied all claims.

On Tuesday (Jun. 20), the Hollywood heavy-hitter appeared at a Manhattan courtroom, with his rumored lover, actress Meagan Good, by his side for support.

Jonathan Majors, Meagan Good

In a letter to Judge Rachel S. Pauley, Attorney Priya Chaudhry wrote,

“Ms. Jabbari claims Mr. Majors assaulted her in a car in Chinatown around 12:00 a.m. on March 25, 2023, and during this incident, Mr. Majors broke her finger and lacerated her ear. We have proof that this is a complete lie.”

In the evidence, Majors’ legal representative, Chaudhry, expressed to the judge that it was “suggested” that Grace Jabbari’s “bruises” stemmed from a fall inside of Majors’ penthouse due to her being under the influence of alcohol and sleeping pills.

She also alluded that body-cam footage showed Jabbari repeatedly saying she “didn’t know” how she developed the wounds to paramedics and officials on the scene of the occurrence.

Additionally, Chaudhry recalled NYPD’s head cop “coaching Ms. Jabbari to accuse Mr. Majors of assault,” which she alluded was done under “racist” pretense.

Jonathan Majors

The agent added in her statement:

“Even though Ms. Jabbari admitted to drinking to the point of throwing up, taking sleeping pills, and having no idea how she woke up in a closet with a cut on her head and [an] injured finger, the police jumped to the conclusion that Mr. Major (the young, tall, strong, rich, Black man) must have ‘done this’ to Ms. Jabbari.”

When asked about Majors’ current feelings about the public scrutiny that he’s received since the incident, Chaudhry explained that the California native is having a difficult time processing it all.

She detailed,

“He’s heartbroken. He’s watching his career dangle in the wind. He wants this to go to trial yesterday.”

Majors’ trial is scheduled for August 3.

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Cardi B Slams Tasha K Over ‘Disgusting’ Comments About Takeoff’s Death + Claims Blogger Is ‘Hiding Money In Africa’ To Avoid Paying $4M Defamation Debt 

It looks like Cardi B and Tasha K’s beef has reignited.

It all began on Tuesday (June 20) when Cardi B publicly criticized the stepson of the British billionaire who’s aboard the missing Titanic submersible, saying it was wrong for him to attend a Blink-182 concert amid the crisis.

The rapper said in an Instagram video,

“You supposed to be at the house sad.”

Tasha K caught wind of Cardi B’s comments and felt as though the entertainer was being hypocritical. She took to her own social media account and criticized the way Cardi B handled her grief when Migos rapper Takeoff died.

Taska K wrote,

“Wasn’t she posting guns right after Takeoff died? And on the internet, cutting up not long after his sudden takeoff? I’m just asking….Everyone grieves diff….”

Tasha K

Takeoff was fatally shot in Houston, Texas in November.

On Wednesday (June 21), the New York rapper shared a screenshot of Tasha K‘s comment and had a message of her own.

Cardi B said,

“…to bring up Takeoff to prove a fake a** point is disgusting. I lost weight, I couldn’t eat, I couldn’t sleep, me and my man STILL dealing wit that to to this day. I’m a rapper, we targeted all the time so of course I have guns for protection.”

She continued,

“But since you wanna be funny for comments, ima make sure your kid don’t go to college. You think my lawyers don’t know you hiding money in Africa? Ima make sure I get every red cent of my 4 mill. DONT EVER PUT TAKEOFF NAME IN YA MOUTH.”

In 2022, Cardi B won a $4 million judgment against Tasha K who was ultimately held liable for defamation, invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress after posting negligent YouTube content about the rapper.

Making matters worse, Taska K took to social media on Thursday (June 22) to issue a sarcastic apology to Cardi B and her fans. She claimed that their years-long legal battle distracted the “Bodak Yellow” rapper from putting out her sophomore album and that Cardi has upset her record label.

She said in part,

“I wanna send a send a sincere apology out to #bardigang. It’s my fault as to why y’all don’t have a 2nd album. She’s been in court with me for 6 years distracted from her purpose. Now going in 7. Atlantic is broke and won’t help pay for a 2nd album, Offfset in court fighting to release an album and my sis-in-law sold her rights to her catalog off too early in her career. “

The Youtuber ends by promoting Ice Spice’s upcoming “Barbie World” track which is a collab with Cardi’s (suspected) rival Nicki Minaj.

Cardi B has yet to respond to Tasha K’s latest comments!

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Nia Long Gearing Up For Release Of New Memoir That Will Transparently Delve Into Her Personal Life & Rise To Stardom: ‘The Best Chapter Is The Next Chapter’

Household icon Nia Long is letting us in on her life behind closed doors!

According to Essence, actress Nia Long will be exclusively delivering a powerful tell-all about the “better” and “worse” of being one of the most-celebrated ladies in Hollywood.

Nia Long

The forthcoming memoir, scheduled to be published by Gallery Books imprint 13a, is reportedly set to explore Nia Long’s decades-long career… beyond the flashing cameras and red carpets. Readers can also expect a candid look into her journey through motherhood, social advocacy, and self-awareness.

When speaking of the anticipated book of reflections, the 52-year-old told the outlet,

“I am thrilled to have found a home for my memoir at Gallery and 13a. My steps to finding divine purpose have been thoughtful and intentional. For better or worse, you will find truth and transparency in the storytelling, sprinkled with 90s nostalgia.”

13a publisher Charles Suitt added:

“Nia Long’s life has unfolded on screen, right before our eyes, from ‘Boyz n the Hood’ to ‘Love Jones’ and beyond. Yet there is just something so relatable about her. She is a trailblazer who is all about action. We are looking forward to her telling her truth, as only Nia can.”

Nia Long

With an illustrious résumé in the film/TV field, Long’s classic contribution to the industry has (without a doubt) deemed her a legend of the art.

You may have first grown familiar with the Brooklyn native during one of her earlier characters in a 1986 episode of NBC’s sitcom 227, which starred the honorable Marla Gibbs and Jackée Harry.

However, from there, Long hustled her way up the acting ladder in the 1990s/2000s, taking on a number of roles that serve as staples in Black cinema today.

Along with ‘Boyz in the Hood’ and ‘Love Jones,’ the 4-time NAACP winner is widely known for her groundbreaking work in ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,‘ ‘Friday,‘ ‘Soul Food,‘ and ‘The Best Man,‘ among a list of others.

Long took to her Instagram to express her gratitude for having the opportunity to bring her anticipated biography to the shelves.

With the headline of the Essence article attached, she wrote in a caption,

“The best chapter is the next chapter! Incredibly grateful for my kick a** team.”

As you may know, it’s been a rocky past year for Long, who recently went through a notorious split from her former partner, NBA coach Ime Udoka.

Controversy struck after Ime Udoka was exposed for having an affair with one of his then-Boston Celtics female colleagues in 2022.

Nia Long, Ime Udoka

Long and Ime Udoka got engaged in 2015 and share an 11-year-old son together.

Will you be reading Nia Long’s memoir? Let us know in the comments below!

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Joseline Hernandez, Amber Rose

Joseline Hernandez Calls Amber Rose A ‘Karen’ As She Reflects On Their Physical Altercation + Shares She Doesn’t Identify As Afro-Latina: ‘I’ve Always Considered Myself A Black Woman’

Joseline Hernandez is getting candid about her ethnicity and her latest controversy.

During a recent interview on The Breakfast Club, Joseline Hernandez spoke about being Black and Puerto Rican and how she identifies herself.

She explained,

“I’ve always considered myself a Black woman. But I was born in Puerto Rico and I speak spanish. My first language is spanish. But that doesn’t take away from the fact when I walk in the building, people look at me and say ‘that’s a Black woman.’ So I’ve always been cool and love to be a Black woman.”

She added,

“They be like, [calling me] ‘Afro-Latina,’ no b*tch, I don’t have an afro and I am a Black woman that was born in the island of Puerto Rico that speaks spanish.”

Joseline Hernandez

The self-proclaimed Puerto Rican Princess went on to reflect on her physical fight with Amber Rose. As you may recall, the two reality stars recently made headlines after getting into a physical fight on College Hill: Celebrity Edition. The altercation took place following a discussion about race and ethnicity that the cast had inside a classroom at Alabama State University. During the controversial episode, Joseline told Amber,

“You know what your problem is? Your problem is that you really wanna be a white girl.”

Because the dispute took place on the campus of an HBCU, the full fight wasn’t shown. However, the footage did show Amber Rose taking the first swing. Both ladies were ultimately expelled from the campus.

Joseline Hernandez, Amber Rose

Amber Rose vs. Joseline Hernandez ? #CollegeHillCelebrityEdition pic.twitter.com/oW9ASUq6th

— Reality Cvnt ? (@RealityCvnt) June 8, 2023

During her latest interview, Joseline further explained her issues with Amber Rose and claimed the model doesn’t want to be Black. She said,

“We were talking about the Black sh*t, being Black and I just had to let the b*tch know, b*tch you don’t wanna be Black…You came out of a Black p**ssy but you don’t wanna say you Black, that’s weird to me. That’s so weird to me, I don’t care what your color is. I always thought she considered herself Black until I really seen that she was a Karen.”

Amber Rose

While Amber Rose has remained mostly quiet about the physical altercation, she did respond to criticism that she was denying being Black. In an Instagram Story, Rose addressed her naysayers.

She wrote,

“Bruh the Internet is remedial as f*ck.. y’aIl know exactly what I was saying as a mixed person about not fitting in anywhere on BOTH SIDES now y’all wanna act like I hate being in black spaces GTFOH!”

She added,

“The internet is trying to bully me because I’m BLACK AND WHITE ???? WTF IS WRONG WITH YALL????” 

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