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Disney Sues Nike Over ‘Cinderella’ Shoes

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Nike’s ‘Cinderella’ Shoe

BURBANK, California (The Adobo Chronicles, Los Angeles Bureau) – Nike is in big trouble. The Walt Disney Company is suing the shoe and apparel giant over one of the latter’s shoe designs which it has labeled as the ‘Cinderella Shoe.’

Disney claims that it owns the rights and patent of the word ‘Cinderella’ by virtue of its film versions of the fairy tale classic of the same title.

When contacted by The Adobo Chronicles, Walt Disney could not produce evidence of its copyright or patent of the word ‘Cinderella.’

While there many versions of the Cinderella story, the first known published version was that of Charles Perrault in 1697.

Fortunately, or unfortunately, there is no known estate of Perrault that could claim copyright violations of ‘Cinderella,’ so Disney may be the only outfit that can do so.

The  lawsuit is being dubbed the “Clash of Two Giants.”  It sounds like a great title for another Disney classic.

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Arts, Entertainment, Film and TV, Local News, Politics

Will The Real Lucy Please Step Forward?

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image.jpegCELORON, New York (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – A statue of Lucille Ball was erected last year in her hometown of Celoron, New York.  Immediately, it was mocked by many, especially the loyal fans because it looked nowhere like the American television’s iconic comedian.

Over the weekend, it was finally replaced with a statue designed by Carolyn Palmer, unveiled before adoring Lucy fans.

But in a surprising turn of events this week, the new statue was again replaced, this time with the image of Melania Trump.

The Adobo Chronicles learned that the Trump Organization purchased the new statue and paid the local government an undisclosed amount as part of Donald Trump’s campaign strategy in his home state of New York.

“We are very confident that New Yorkers love Melania and even more confident that she will become the next First Lady,” a Trump spokesperson said. “So we saw it fit to erect a statue in her honor. Plus, we think it is a prime real estate acquisition.”

Residents of Celoron are planning a massive protest rally at the Lucille Ball Memorial Park on Friday.

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Entertainment, Film and TV, International

Kris Aquino To Paris Hilton: “You’re A Copycat!”

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Aquino, left, and Hilton

QUEZON CITY, Philipines (The Adobp Chronicles, 

The Filipino is TV and film actress Kris Aquino — the same Kris Aquino, the ex-presidential sister; the American is Paris Hilton — socialite and former reality TV star.

In April this year, Aquino confirmed the alleged plot by the Philippine bandit group Abu Sayyaf to kidnap her and cited this as the reason for not renewing her contract with broadcast network ABS-CBN.

Now, Hilton told Spain’s Diario de Ibiza that her celebrity status could make her a prime target for a jihadist terrorist attack.

“I’m constantly moving around from one country to another, and I’m a famous person who could be a definite target for an attack, and that is something that sometimes terrifies me,” Hilton said.

Upon learning of Hilton’s statement, Aquino immediateley went on her social media account and called the American a copycat.

“Wala siyang originality. Ginaya lang niya ako. (She has no originality. She just copied me). She wants to steal the limelight from me,” Aquino said.

The Adobo Chronicles could not independently confirm whether or not the threats to either celebrity have basis. Abu Sayyaf and ISIS have not returned our calls.

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