By A. Scott WaltonT.I.’s legal woes just won’t go away.
The Atlanta rapper who’s scheduled for release this week from house arrest after serving time for felony gun charges has just been slapped with a new lawsuit.
A suburban Chicago media firm is accusing T.I. of a violation that’s nothing to sneeze at: stealing the trademarked name Akoo for the clothing line the former drug dealer launched before he was caught in a sting operation involving high-powered automatic weapons.
T.I.’s Akoo brand is no stranger to controversy. Recently, New Jersey residents filed so many complaints about a risqué billboard ad campaign that the image of a woman on bended knees pulling man’s jeans down were scrapped within days.
In the current case, WWD.com reports, T.I. and his partners in the clothing venture are accused of defying a cease-and-desist order filed nearly two years ago. To clear up the confusion _ and what’s left of his reputation _ T.I. would be well-advised by attorneys to settle this one out of court.
NAVAL GAZING WITH JEFFREY: The other night's New York version of the annual Fashion Cares runway shows that Jeffrey Kalinsky stages to benefit breast cancer and AIDS charities sailed smoothly, according to reports.The key difference between Fashion Cares events in Atlanta and Manhattan is that the former addresses women’s fall/winter wardrobe needs, while the latter caters to lads. The common thread: glitzy guests and millions raised for worthy causes.
Kalinsky _ owner of Phipps Plaza chicest boutique and a chief executive for Nordstrom _ has his heart in the right place. And he’s not afraid to rock the boat. In an extravagant gesture, Jeffrey staged his latest New York show aboard the historic U.S.S. Intrepid battle ship. Fittingly, he hosted the occasion wearing a militaristic outfit and a Navy cadet hairstyle.
Even though nautical looks are better suited for the warmer seasons, one wonder’s is Jeffrey will allow his oceanic view to carry over to his Atlanta show. Would Fashion Cares at the Georgia Aquarium float your boat?
Eye Candy...It's last call this Friday night at the Four Seasons Hotel's "Celebrity Chocolate Buffet". The annual series' final guest host will be David York, the executive director for Fulton County Animal Services. Visit www.opentable.com for details on how you can go on the cocoa craze ($20 per person, 9 p.m.-midnight)too...
Keeping it real? Word's starting to spread that a new cast member is joining Bravo's "Real Housewives of Atlanta"; namely it's entertainment attorney Phaedra Parks (left) who's the next into the bitch-fest, while Lisa Wu Hartwell is rumored to be on the outs with the network. Only time _ and the publicity/gossip machine _ will tell. The next season of the ratings giant debuts on May 1...
FONDA U.: Don’t think for a second that actress/activist Jane Fonda has run out of ways to hold your interest, and your weight down. Fonda plans a leg-warmer renaissance for May 1 at Atlanta’s Georgia Dome when she hosts the inaugural World Fitness Day demonstration. The first few thousand to register for the event will be treated to health and exercise tips from Fonda, Billy Blanks and the irrepressible Richard Simmons. In keeping with the at-home exercise craze Jane started decades ago, Ustream.tv will also broadcast the sweaty scene.
Kalinsky photo credit: Sherly Rabbani and Josephine Solimene
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