Rihanna Settles Lawsuit With Photographer
Rihanna’s bank account is $1 million lighter after she settled a lawsuit with celebrity photog David LaChapelle for stealing his ideas in her music video.
In his lawsuit, LaChapelle cited raunchy scenes in Rihanna’s “S&M” music video which were direct copies of his provocative pictures.
In July, a federal judge agreed with the celebrated lensman, saying the lawsuit had merit and could proceed through the courts.
Rihanna and her lawyers collapsed like a house of cards and quickly agreed to a financial settlement.
Jaret Keller, LaChapelle’s publicist, confirmed Rihanna had settled the case but declined to comment further. He said, “David is happy with the settlement.”
“I like RiRi,” said LaChapelle earlier this summer. “This is not personal, it’s strictly business. Musicians commonly pay to sample music or use someone’s beats and there should be no difference when sampling an artist’s visuals.”
Good for him! Now maybe Rihanna will stop trying to be like Beyonce and actually hire a video director with some talent and creativity for her music videos.
Photos: INFPhoto.com
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@SANDRA
Would have loved to have gotten an azz shot of Rhianna in those jeans.
THE VIDEO WAS WACK ANYWAY!!!
GOOD MORNING MY BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE
I want her to bring the short cut back because she has been looking a hot mess lately. She used to be a trendsetter
sfrenney says:
I want her to bring the short cut back because she has been looking a hot mess lately. She used to be a trendsetter
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I agree – her hairstyle choices have been a hot mess. I loved that short black cut wit the blonde streak.
She’s going to have to do some extra cooch pumps to pay back the record company that mill
Are these pics of her recent?
Not sure why but I am feeling the round da way girl look Rhi got going on in France.
Hoodie, denim. Big azz ear-rangs.
DJM.
NaijaGal says:
She’s going to have to do some extra cooch pumps to pay back the record company that mil
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Well good for the photographer
i doubt if she’ll be hurting after that one mil
Rhianna is such a basic looking broad…average at best. A good makeup artist and can an ugly duckling look drop dead gorgeous.
SHE PROLLY CLEAN HER AND HER LADY FRIEND PUZZY WITH A MILLY IM SURE IT WONT HURT HER…
@LAKES
Damn!!!!! lol
NaijaGal says:
She’s going to have to do some extra cooch pumps to pay back the record company that mill
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Ok S&M may have been a idea that popped in her head, but she is not the one shooting the vids. Was the law suit really towards Rih or those that insure her?
Word for Rihanna:
” Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.” Psalm 34:14
ugh… WHEN did she wear THAT? she looks a mess.
Sup Saucey
is Rihanna really responsible? or the director of that video im confused. why is rihanna solely repsonsible?
Why does this pic look like it was taken in 1992?
Kahmmillion I agree that Rihanna is average but I love her style (well, not in these pics but she’s usually on point)
@Anna I’m sure he sued the company and not her but since Rhianna is the popular one, her name is used in the media. The only way she might have been involved is if she hired the director (which I’m sure she didn’t) and it’s viewed as a principal/agent relationship where she’s responsible for the actions of those she hired
sfrenney says:
I want her to bring the short cut back because she has been looking a hot mess lately.
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I think so too. The short black cut though not that red Ronald McDonald ish she been wearing latley
@luscious
Rhianna is the bigger name. It’sa business move like the dude said. No one goes after the “small” people.
Aye I guess he has a point…so one small victory for him. Rock on Rhianna…..WE FOUND LOVE!!
Look at all the hypocrites commenting about Rihanna coochie pop… How many free coochie you gave up in your youth or gave it up for a ride, weave, lollipop or airforce one’s… At least Rihanna making millions. Step you all coochie game up and quit hating
@ Mamacita says:
Why does this pic look like it was taken in 1992?
Kahmmillion I agree that Rihanna is average but I love her style (well, not in these pics but she’s usually on point)
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Is it her style or is it the stylist (who styles her) style?
@sauce
@hisssssss
Here we go with this chit again…
On another note, I think Rihanna is gorg…but that’s just MY OPINION!
Hey Lakes!
Fe! Meowwwww *purr*
@His
Morning @FeFe
is everyone doing eye shots today… shot let me give one too!!
too cute
@SAUCY
Yes, you should put an eye shot up too!
Mawnin everyone
@fefe
ok hold on…he he.. i’m in a goofy mood today and dont know why
BlackBeauti says:
Look at all the hypocrites commenting about Rihanna coochie pop… How many free coochie you gave up in your youth or gave it up for a ride, weave, lollipop or airforce one’s… At least Rihanna making millions. Step you all coochie game up and quit hating
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Well dayum!!!
Now raise your hand if you coochie popped a time or two in your life……
i know these doormen at these expensive hi-rises have some stories to tell about celebrities and wealthy folk. Concierge too.
Ok, REDEEMED where are you? they’re sacrificing kids in Uganda,allegedly, for wealth and prosperity. I heard this on the radio on the way to work and thought “its too early for this schit.”
Not this dumb chit again.
Anyway, RiRi is still my bish. 
Good Morning peoples
@BLACK BEAUTY
“Look at all the hypocrites commenting about Rihanna coochie pop… How many free coochie you gave up in your youth or gave it up for a ride, weave, lollipop or airforce one’s… At least Rihanna making millions. Step you all coochie game up and quit hating”
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**displays variety of lollipops and jingles car keys for Black Beauty**
Man, I just don’t care™ says:
@BLACK BEAUTY
“Look at all the hypocrites commenting about Rihanna coochie pop… How many free coochie you gave up in your youth or gave it up for a ride, weave, lollipop or airforce one’s… At least Rihanna making millions. Step you all coochie game up and quit hating”
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**displays variety of lollipops and jingles car keys for Black Beauty**
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Rihanna is beautiful and her eyes at soul grabbing. A bad bish indeed.
Rihanna looks like a Furby.
LOL
ok @FEFE
I THINK I CHANGED MY GRAVI FOR A HAVE OF DAY
David LaChapelle is a great photographer/video director. Rihanna and these other artists should give proper credit to those who’s work they “borrow.”