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Ariana Grande: Sued For Stealing an Instagram Photo!

These days, with everyone & everything being seen on the internet — you really gotta watch what you’re sharing to the world.   But you all know that.  Ariana Grande should also know that — though it seems she recently slipped up because she is now being sued after sharing images of herself to Instagram … that technically didn’t belong to her?  That’s right — the “Sweetener” singer is in some legal hot water after posting images to her social media page.  Something that she does almost daily. And while 3 million of the pop star’s fans showed the photo lots of love, her legal team wasn’t too impressed.  In court documents obtainted by E! News, a paparazzi photographer Robert Barbera is suing the singer claiming copyright infringement.  According to Robert, Ari publicized photographs on her Instagram page that he captured without licensing.  In addition, the New York based photog claims that she didn’t have his “permission or consent to publish the photographs.”  He is now looking for monetary relief, naturally, from the copyright infringement, attorney fees and costs, falsifying copyright management, statutory damages up to $25,000 for each violation.  In the photos, the Grammy winner is carying a see-through bag with the word “Sweetener” on it as she was exiting a building.  Two of the photos were shared to Grande’s official IG account back in August of 2018, the day her fourth studio album “Sweeterner” was released.  “Happy sweetener day,” she wrote in the caption.  The original post has since been deleted, though an edited version currently remains on her account promoting her merch.  E! has reached out to Ari’s team for comments, but has yet to hear back.  As fans of the “thank u, next singer” are well aware — she is often times very good at communcating with her followers via her social media accounts.  Whether she is opening up about a recent brain scan , or just posing for selfies, the 25-year-old is all about keeping her 154 million followers up-to-date on her life. For the most part, that is.  We will just have to stand by to see if she is willing to open up about her (totally underdanstandable) photo fail with her fellow Arianators. Grande, however, is not the first celeb to be scolded for posting a paparazzi photo to their social media pages.  In January, model Gigi Hadid found herself embroiled in a lawsuit (again!) with a photo agency after posting a picture they had taken of her to her 44 million Insta followers.  Kim Kardashian West, Jennifer Lopez, 50 Cent, and Jessica Simposn have also been targeted by agencies for re-using photos.  Of themselves. Paparazzi members have been suffering (obviously) as the rise of social media has changed the way we look at the rich and famous. Many celebs use the platform to take control of their own images and open up personally with their fans, devaluing the tabloid images. Besides, when did these entertainers give these agencies permission or consent to snap photos of them walking to their car or entering a building?  It seems quite ironic and a tad unfair, but at the end of the day as long as the photos of the public figures are taken in a public place, it is totally legal.  The paparazzi built an industry around capturing candid photos of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but now that’s going away.  So it seems they’re turning to an additional source of revenue — suing those stars for posting their pics to Instagram. What has the world come to, really?   View Slideshow: Ariana Grande DESTROYS Haters Over Disgusting Mac Miller Comments!

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The Cutest North West Moments Ever, From Her Hating Paparazzi To Craving The Spotlight

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Source: Josiah Kamau / Getty As the OG Kardashian-West child, North West has been in the spotlight for her entire life–and luckily for her, it looks like she’s really growing into it. Even though North has always been an absolutely adorable little one, she hasn’t always taken to the superstar life bestowed upon her by her famous parents. During the earlier years of her life, North was known to snarl at cameras just like her daddy, running from the paparazzi every chance she got. But now, her views have changed a little bit, and it seems like the almost 6-year-old North we know today is more into the spotlight than ever. Just today, North and her mom decided to put Kim Kardashian’s maternity leave to good use by making a music video for the hottest song out right now, Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road.” Even though there’s a good chance that Saint and Chicago (and the new baby) are also at home during the production of this video, it says a lot that North wanted to star in this one by herself. Kim is always mentioning that North isn’t the biggest fan of her little brother, so it’s really no surprise that she wanted her debut music video to be a solo effort–well, beside the intro Kim assisted with. In honor of this brand new display of North’s adorable creativity, let’s take a look at some of her other shining moments throughout the past few years: North’s love of fashion is everything, and this sequence of photos that ends with her crying is absolute gold. We all played in our mom’s closet as a kid, but her selection is definitely a lot more extensive than most of ours.  

The Cutest North West Moments Ever, From Her Hating Paparazzi To Craving The Spotlight

So Sad: Jordin Sparks’ Stepfather James Jackson Dies After Suffering Stroke

Source: FayesVision/WENN.com / WENN Jordin Sparks’ Stepfather Dies Jordin Sparks is in mourning. The singer’s stepfather James Jackson, an army veteran and firefighter, passed away May 7 after suffering a stroke. PEOPLE confirms that a funeral service for the 50-year-old father of three will be held Tuesday, May 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the Second Baptist Church in Kingwood, Texas. They add that in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Houston-based ministry The Forge for Families. Sparks’s mom Jodi recently shared her heartbreak on social media writing; “James and I had a big beautiful love. We loved out loud. He took nothing for granted and gave of himself everyday to everyone. We adored each other and every minute he wasn’t working we were together loving our crazy, blessed life,” she wrote in the emotional post. “He spent his life saving lives and will save many more through this tragedy. That was just who he was.” View this post on Instagram Wedding time. A post shared by Jodi Jackson (@jodijax) on Mar 31, 2019 at 1:31pm PDT Jordin has since alluded to her grief on Instagram with a repost that read; “The more my heart expands, the less offended I feel by other people working out their particular stage of being a human.” View this post on Instagram Happy 1 Year Anniversary to my Mommy, @jodijax & Step Dad James! Your love is so incredibly inspiring. I love you both so much! Here's to many more! A post shared by Jordin Sparks Thomas (@jordinsparks) on Mar 15, 2015 at 9:34pm PDT We’re praying for the Sparks family.

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Steve Harvey On Getting Booted From Two Shows: ‘I Can’t Wait To See What God Got For Me’

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Source: NBC / NBC Days after news hit that Steve Harvey was dropped from not one, but two shows, the talk show host and iconic comedian had some optimistic words about his future. (Remember: NBC canceled his show “Steve” to give Grammy winning singer Kelly Clarkson his time slot and they replaced his hosting gig for “ Little Big Shots” with Oscar-nominee Melissa McCarthy .) In a clip shared by his wife Majorie Harvey on social media, Steve told his audience that he has many more chapters in his life write. “I happen to be 62-years old. I’m in the middle of my 62 nd chapter of the book that I’m writing. There’s been some good books in there, there’s been some good chapters and some bad chapters and some chapters that lasted longer than I wanted them to. That homeless chapter lasted way too long than I wanted it to.” After the crowd laughed, Steve added, “But in this 62 nd chapter, I’ve got my finger on the corner of the page. All I’m doing is about to turn it. I can’t wait to see what God got for me on that other page.” Take a look: View this post on Instagram So proud of you baby! Let’s go do this #harveys #nextlevel #staytuned A post shared by Marjorie Harvey (@marjorie_harvey) on May 10, 2019 at 3:47pm PDT   As the Root noted , Steve and NBC’s relationship may have soured when the network lost it ownership stake of the show when Steve struck a deal with IMG Original Content, the company that produces Harvey’s talk show. It’s believed that the series finale was taped last week. No doubt: It’s been a rough couple of years for the 62-year-old. From receiving backlash for meeting with President Trump to his verbal scuffle with Mo’Nique to recently getting dragged for telling folks that rich people don’t sleep eight hours, his public persona and reputation has been raked through the coals. Hopefully, he can get come out on top again. Good luck Mr. Harvey! RELATED NEWS: Welp! Mo’Nique Shares Edited Clip Of Her Steve Harvey Interview, Titled ‘Selling Out’ Steve Harvey Apologizes, Claiming He Misspoke During His Conversation With Mo’Nique Mo’Nique Didn’t Slap Steve Harvey, But She Should Have For Being Told To ‘Play The Game’ [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3027163″ overlay=”true”]

Steve Harvey On Getting Booted From Two Shows: ‘I Can’t Wait To See What God Got For Me’

Stay Woke: “The FBI And The Panther” Airs Tonight On ABC [VIDEO]

Source: Courtesy ABC / Courtesy ABC ABC To Air Black Panther Special Kudos to ABC for stepping up with some out of the box content! The network is set to air some very special programming tonight. Check out the promo trailer below: Here’s what to expect: “The FBI and the Panther” – In 1969 a running battle between the Department of Justice, the Nixon White House and the Black Power movement reached its height. Patterns of infiltration, wiretapping and violence marked that year. The special episode features powerful firsthand accounts that chronicle how the Black Panther Party established itself and became so influential in 1969, how their agenda evolved, what the Panthers represented to African Americans and why the White House deemed them a threat. “The FBI and the Panther” airs TUESDAY, MAY 14 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network and will be available on streaming and on demand. The documentary spotlights the gripping and deeply personal story of the life and death of a charismatic 21 year-old Panther leader named Fred Hampton. Hampton was gunned down as he slept, having been drugged and set up by a police informant. As the bullets flew his pregnant girlfriend tried to shield him with her body. A full 50 years after Fred’s death his then unborn child, Fred Hampton Jr., returns to the scene with his mother who recalls in vivid detail her attempts to save him. “The FBI and the Panther” also details the story of the violent raid on Panther headquarters in Los Angeles that year, from the perspective of Black Panthers who were involved and an LAPD officer wounded in the shootout. Young Black Lives Matter leaders, along with former police and former Black Panthers, describe a violent battle that unfolded between the FBI and the militant, charismatic and ill-fated young Black Panthers. Black Lives Matter founder Patrisse Cullors and recording artist Tariq Trotter of The Roots talk about how this chapter of American history continues to shape the story of race in America today. The Series Director and Executive Producer is Jeanmarie Condon for Lincoln Square Productions. Fatima Curry is Senior Producer on “The FBI and the Panther” and is directed by Cyndee Readdean. We can’t wait to see this! Will you be watching?

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Perv On The Loose: Disgraced NYC Lawmaker Anthony Weiner Set Free After 21 Month Sentence For Sexting Teen [Video]

Source: New York Daily News / Getty Anthony Weiner Set Free Former NYC congressman Anthony Weine r is finally a free man. According to CBS New York , the 54-year-old left a Bronx halfway house this Tuesday morning after successfully serving a 21-month sentence for having illicit contact with a 15-year-old girl. Reportedly, the-54-year-old will be registered as a level 1 sex offender for the next 20 years In a brief encounter with the lingering press, Weiner says he was excited to resume his life. I hope to be able to live a life of integrity and service, and I’m glad this chapter of my life is behind me. Hit play to see it.

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Jenelle Evans: I’m Fighting to Win Back Custody of Kaiser!

Earlier today, we reported on yet another shocking development in the life of former Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans. Jenelle’s youngest son, Kaiser, was removed from her care by Child Protective Services on Friday and turned over to his father, Nathan Griffith. The agency usually only takes such drastic measures in cases where there’s reason to believe that there’s an immediate danger to the child’s safety. The exact nature of the threat to Kaiser is unknown, but the decision to remove the boy from Jenelle’s custody is a reportedly a result of a recent incident in which her husband, David Eason, shot and killed the family dog during a fit of rage. Upon learning of that incident, Griffith called 911 and requested that police perform a welfare check on his son. “I guess there was a dispute with my ex-fiancée and her husband and he shot a dog. And there’s been multiple 911 calls of abuse,” Griffith told police. “And I’m just trying to figure out where my son’s at and what I should do in this situation right now. I’m just so confused right now. … I just want to make sure my son is safe.” On social media, Evans has been uncharacteristically quiet. But in an interview with Us Weekly , the controversial former reality star spoke out about her efforts to regain custody. “I’ve been fighting to get my son back,” she tells the tabloid . “Kaiser was taken away Friday without my consent, before Mother’s Day, and I have been in touch with my lawyer pertaining this matter,” Evans adds “Kaiser was taken from his daycare by his grandmother [Nathan Griffith’s mother, Doris] with no notice or call to me.” Evans admits that Griffith’s mother acted with the authorization of CPS, but still feels that she the decision was unjust: “CPS told Doris to take Kaiser without my consent and still have no legal paperwork signed by the judge stating my kids are taken from me,” she tells Us . Interestingly, Jenelle claims that Nathan is on her side in all of this: “Our current custody order is still in place,” Evans says. “Nathan is to have supervised visits and only supervised by Doris. “Surprisingly, me and Nathan have been getting along, so I’m willing to maybe let his visits be unsupervised. Me and Nathan have been in contact during all of this. He doesn’t want Kaiser taken from me.” Jenelle has already lost custody of her eldest son, Jace , who has with her mother, Barbara Evans, for most of his life. According to Jenelle, Barbara is currently withholding visitation rights, a development which she blames on the fact that she was recently fired from MTV  as a result of the dog shooting incident. “My mom is keeping Jace from me, nobody else,” she says. “I only had Ensley with me for Mother’s Day this year. And my mom is taking it out on me for being let go from MTV.” As for her tumultuous relationship with Eason — which has now cost her her dog, her job, and her relationship with her sons in just the past week — Evans says the marriage is currently “healing.” “My relationship with David now is still in a healing process, of course,” Evans explains. “We are going to start going to marriage counseling because he feels as if we both need it. “I completely agree. Not considering divorce unless he refuses counseling with me.” In her surprisingly candid comments, Jenelle expresses hope that her family situation will reverse course now that it seems to have hit rock bottom. “At this time, I want to focus on what’s best for myself and my family,” Evans says. “My lawyer has been advising me on what to do and what has gone wrong in this whole situation.” From there, Jenelle encouraged fans to be wary of information they receive from the media: “Any rumors that come out, I would like for everyone to just step back and think, ’Is this from Jenelle? No, it’s not true,’” she concludes. “I’m very open with the public and my life and will continue to be. “Right now, I need this time to just hang out with my family. I need them so bad right now.” The future of Jenelle’s custody arrangements remains very much in doubt, but the developments of the past two weeks are unlikely to help her standing in family court. We’ll have further updates on this developing story as more information becomes available. View Slideshow: Jenelle Evans: CPS Just Friggen Took Kaiser! Seriously, Dude! [UPDATED]

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New Podcast Dares To Take Mom/Daughter Conversations To A Whole New Level

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Source: Derrick Davis / Derrick Davis Fresh off the heels of Mother’s Day weekend, a new podcast, “Talk To Your Mom” has launched to encourage adult children to have more transparent conversations with their mothers. “Talk To Your Mom,” a home for conversation where generational knowledge is wealth, is the brainchild of writer, host and producer Keyaira Kelly , and her mom, Tarawoner Kelly , lifecoach and founder of TYL Foundation. Each episode, Keyaira and Tarawoner tackle raw and candid discussions about traditionally taboo mom/daughter topics including sex, love, self-worth, spirituality, healing and trauma. Each episode is driven by a question, with an invitation for listeners to go out and challenge themselves to dive deep with their mamas too. “In the last couple of years, I have become aware of the privilege it is to have a mom who sees me not just as her child, but as a woman with her own hopes, fears and dreams,” Keyaira said of the project. “My goal is that these episodes will inspire other moms and their kids to get to know each other on a deeper level. I really feel where there is vulnerability, there is healing.” While Keyaira fills the discussions with modern millennial wisdom, Tarawoner serves as both an inspiration to mothers about how to be more transparent with their kids, and also as a surrogate mom for adult listeners who may find it impossible to have real talk with a mother figure. “Just be open and honest about what you’ve been through,” Tarawoner advises moms. “Talk To Your Mom” to me is about intergenerational relationship. It’s a way to communicate revelation knowledge to your offspring about your life lessons so that future generations will be able to give the perfect gift of openness to their kids,” she explains. “Being able to speak more candidly to my daughters without judgement is priceless to me. I want to see love and compassion move through these relationships so they can become whole and rich”. The first episode of season 1, titled “Mama, Tell Me About The First Time You Had Sex,” is live now on Apple and Spotify . You can follow “Talk To Your Mom” on both Instagram and Twitter.  Watch more from the duo below:

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TV Debut Preciousness: Kenya Moore Brings Baby Brooklyn Daly On ‘The Real’ [Video]

View this post on Instagram I can’t believe my life right now. All my dreams have come true. Thank you @therealdaytime for treating me and @thebrooklyndaly so kindly for her TV debut. And special thanks to @comiclonilove for looking out for me. #313 #whatupdoe #love #happymothersday #kenyamoorehaircare @kenyamoorehair A post shared by Kenya Moore Daly (@thekenyamoore) on May 10, 2019 at 11:52am PDT Some Mother’s Day preciousness… Kenya Moore’s Daughter Brooklyn Daly Makes Her TV Debut Kenya Moore recently showed off her baby girl on TV for the first time ever and she’s so precious that you might become a mom on this Mother’s Day holiday. The new mommy/RHOA alum was a guest on “The Real” this week and she talked her motherhood journey and the “conversations” she’s had about returning to “Real Housewives of Atlanta.” Most importantly, however, she brought her beautiful baby girl Brooklyn Doris Daly out to make her television debut. Kenya’s uncle brought out baby Brooklyn and Kenya’s Detroit sister Loni Love was moved to tears. According to Kenya, baby Brooklyn is a “symbol of hope” for women who want to have families. Mind you, Kenya gave birth to baby Brooklyn at 47. How…cute…is…baby…Brooklyn?! Kenya also showed off her daughter’s adorable footwear. View this post on Instagram @thebrooklyndaly had to have her own shoe cam on @therealdaytime LOL custom shoes A post shared by Kenya Moore Daly (@thekenyamoore) on May 10, 2019 at 12:20pm PDT See more of Kenya Moore on “The Real” on the flip.

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Nina Agdal Searching for Her Missing Chromosome of the Day

Nina Agdal giving herself a self breast exam, as she searches for her missing chromosome in her bikini…. Or maybe this is just her mooching off the brand association of being part of Sports Illustrated swim for so many years, even once sharing the cover….as it has been the ONLY thing she’s ever done in her life that she has been able to milk to feel important and even date Leo DiCaprio for about 10 minutes…before settling with Christie Brinkley’s loser son who understands her cuz his mom is a whore and he has access to his dad’s billions…. Boring. JOIN THE NEWSLETTER YOU ASSHOLES! The post Nina Agdal Searching for Her Missing Chromosome of the Day appeared first on DrunkenStepFather.com .

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