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Cardi B's Attorneys Blast Attempt To Reopen A$$ault Case By Former Security Guard: 'Absolutely Frivolous'
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Cardi B’s Attorneys Blast Attempt To Reopen A$$ault Case By Former Security Guard: ‘Absolutely Frivolous’

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Cardi B’s Attorneys Blast Attempt To Reopen A$$ault Case By Former Security Guard: Absolutely Frivolous

#CardiB’s legal team has called the motion for a new trial filed by former security guard Emani Ellis, who accused the rapper of a$$ault, “entirely frivolous.”

Her attorneys argue that the bid comes after a jury cleared her of all related claims and that there is no ground to reopen the case. “[Ellis] fails to establish any permitted grounds for a new trial,” Cardi’s attorneys write in their opposition filed on Wednesday (Nov. 12). They add, “Instead, she repeats her counsel’s accusations of misconduct that are both false and not grounds for a new trial.”

The case stemmed from a $24 million lawsuit filed by Ellis, who alleged #Cardi a$$aulted, spat on, and used racial slurs against her during a 2018 altercation at a Beverly Hills medical office.

A Los Angeles jury unanimously found Cardi not liable for after deliberating for less than an hour.

Outside the courthouse, Cardi affirmed her innocence: “I did not touch that woman.” She went on to say, “With that being said, this time around I’m gonna be nice. The next person to try to do a frivolous lawsuit against me, I’m going to countersue and make you pay because this is not OK.”


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'Nadaniyaan was a frivolous film, usme insaan kya hi kar lega': Zareen defends Ibrahim Ali Khan after lacklustre debut | Bollywood
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‘Nadaniyaan was a frivolous film, usme insaan kya hi kar lega’: Zareen defends Ibrahim Ali Khan after lacklustre debut | Bollywood

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Actor Zareen Khan may not have delivered many hits in her short Bollywood career, but she does have an opinion to share on the current state of the Hindi film industry. In a new interview, she spoke about the latest batch of ‘nepo kids’ in the industry and how they keep getting chances and movies despite a clear verdict of dislike from the audience. While doing so, she also mentioned the few actors who she does think have the potential to do well.

Khushi Kapoor and Ibrahim Ali Khan in a still from their Netflix film Nadaaniyan.

Zareen Khan’s favourite new stars

Speaking with Faridoon Shahyar, Zareen mentioned actor Ibrahim Ali Khan especially and how he is trying to overcome challenges to make a mark in Bollywood. She also mentioned Alaya F as someone who is very good but is not getting enough projects.

“I like Rasha (Thadani) a lot, honestly. I even like Ibrahim, because I think he has a good physique and has worked hard. He also has his drawbacks—you could say he seems to have some issue with hearing or maybe with speech—but he is someone who is working on himself, and I can see his efforts. But very few from the current lot are like that, very few.

“Even Alaya—I think Alaya is so good. Unfortunately, maybe because she doesn’t have a powerful person backing her the way others do, she hasn’t received that many opportunities. But she is very talented, she is very good. Even the way she speaks—her speech, her conversations—are so good.”

In Nadaaniyaan, Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh’s son Ibrahim starred with Sridevi and Boney Kapoor’s daughter Khushi Kapoor. The film was a flop with the actor receiving the harshest criticism.

Whose fault is it anyway?

Zareen said that sometimes it is not the actor’s fault when the film itself is so shoddy. She said, “Like in Ibrahim’s case—Nadaaniyan was, I’m sorry, but I think it was a very frivolous film. What could anyone even do in that? How much acting can you really showcase in such a film? So it depends on the film as well. I’ve seen Sarzameen and it looks like a slightly more intense film, and if you’re saying he is better in this, maybe he needs a director who can guide him.”

Unfortunately, Ibrahim’s performance in Sarzameen was panned as well by critics.

Zareen also gave the example of Junaid Khan and how was perfect for period drama Maharaj and not for romcom Loveyaapa.

Giving her own example, she said, “In Veer I debuted with like the biggest one of the biggest superstars of the country (Salman Khan) and everything but all the criticism that I faced that time it was so difficult for me to get work ahead I did not have a Karan Johar backing me up and irrespective making films for me even if the audience is not has not liked me or whatever you know so I think that matters a lot.”

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Prince's estate responds to Apollonia's "frivolous lawsuit"
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Prince’s estate responds to Apollonia’s “frivolous lawsuit”

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Prince‘s estate has responded to singer-songwriter Apollonia’s lawsuit, dismissing it as “frivolous” and “unwarranted”.

The US artist, actor and former model (real name Patricia Apollonia Kotero) starred in Prince’s classic 1984 film Purple Rain, portraying his love interest who has the name Apollonia.

She recently filed a 14-page complaint against the late icon’s estate, Paisley Park Enterprises, in a Los Angeles federal court, accusing them of “attempting to steal” her name.

Kotero claims in the suit that, after appearing in Purple Rain, Prince never asked her to stop going by the name Apollonia, and did not “contend that the name did not belong to her either personally or professionally” (via Rolling Stone).

She alleges it was on the contrary, and that “Prince himself consented to and encouraged Apollonia in her professional endeavors” under that name. Kotero has now used the name for over four decades and released numerous projects using the alias.

Her legal team claims that Prince’s estate was out of line when it tried to claim ownership of the Apollonia trademark in June. She alleges that the estate filed an “intent-to-use” application that would allow it to use the name in connection with clothing and entertainment services.

Kotero has also claimed that Paisley Park Enterprises has made moves to try and cancel her trademark applications and registrations, despite her being the “rightful owner”.

Now, the estate has responded via a written statement posted on Prince’s official social media channels. “Regrettably, Ms. Patty Kotero a/k/a ‘Apollonia’ filed a frivolous lawsuit,” it began.

“As she acknowledges, Apollonia is the name Prince gave to the character played by Ms. Kotero in Prince’s movie, Purple Rain, over forty years ago. We never instructed her to cease using her adopted professional name, nor did we object to her business activities.”

It continued: “In fact, we repeatedly offered her opportunities to perform at Paisley Park using this professional name.

“Ms. Kotero’s unwarranted lawsuit comes at the tail end of years-long disputes before the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board concerning trademark registrations, in which rulings are imminent and with respect to which we have sought a settlement numerous times despite her highly unreasonable demands.

“Unsurprisingly, her suit fails to acknowledge the cancellation of her APOLLONIA registration by the United States Patent & Trademark Office.”

The statement concluded: “We look forward to the rulings in the pending trademark proceedings and a dismissal of Ms. Kotero’s recent federal action. As is our duty, we will continue to protect and preserve Prince’s assets and legacy.” See the post above.

Kotero lawsuit states that “all of the goodwill associated with the name and trademark ‘Apollonia’ for the past four decades is attributable to plaintiff”. It added: “There is only one Apollonia, and Apollonia is the source of the goods and services provided under this name.”

The complaint also suggests that the estate claimed that Kotero waived her rights to the name in 1983 when she signed a contract for her role in Purple Rain. Contesting this, Kotero’s lawsuit claims that, even if that were true, it was “never enforced” and that the “alleged rights” would have expired by now.

Additionally, the filing states that she and Prince were “lifelong friends”, and she both co-wrote The Bangles’ hit ‘Manic Monday’ with him and provided vocals on his song ‘Take Me With U’ using the stage name.

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