Tokyo Wants to Stop ‘Paparazzi’ Tourists Taking Photos of Geishas

The city of Tokyo wants to stop tourists taking photos of Geishas -- with tensions over the issue reaching boiling point.

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2024-3-1 19:14

Kyoto Wants to Stop ‘Paparazzi’ Tourists Taking Photos of Geishas

The city of Kyoto wants to stop tourists taking photos of Geishas -- with tensions over the issue reaching boiling point.

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2024-3-2 19:14

Kanye West Directs Paparazzi to Never Shoot His Wife at ’45 Degree Angle’

Kanye West directed paparazzi on exactly how to shoot his wife Bianca Censori, warning them to never film her from a "45-degree angle." [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-24 17:51

Bottega Veneta Licenses Paparazzi Photos of A$AP Rocky For Campaign

Fashion brand Bottega Veneta licensed paparazzi photos of A$AP Rocky for a new ad campaign -- including an image of a viral moment in which the rapper made a TMZ photographer jog with him to get the shot. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-6 21:12

Meghan Markle Says Paparazzi Placed Livestreaming Camera in Her Backyard

Meghan Markle says the paparazzi paid her neighbors to put a livestream camera into her backyard.

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2022-12-9 21:05

Michelle Obama Warns Paparazzi To Leave Her Daughters Alone

Former First Lady Michelle Obama has warned the paparazzi to leave her daughters Sasha and Malia alone.

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2022-11-29 20:15

Photographer Hired to Be Fake Paparazzi for 21st Birthday Party

A photographer was hired by a client to pretend to be paparazzi for her 21st birthday party.

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2022-11-17 20:52

Miley Cyrus Settles Copyright Infringement Lawsuit with Paparazzi

Miley Cyrus has settled a copyright infringement lawsuit a month after she was sued for posting an image of herself on Instagram without the photographer's permission. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-10-22 17:29

Hailey Bieber Daydreams About Attacking Paparazzi With a Baseball Bat

Hailey Bieber says that she fantasizes about destroying paparazzi's cars with a baseball bat.

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2022-9-30 15:08

Angelina Jolie ‘Tipped off’ Paparazzi Behind First Photo of Her and Brad Pitt

Angelina Jolie was "the tipster" who set up the famous photos which broke the news about her relationship with Brad Pitt in 2005, claims a new memoir by a magazine magnate. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-9-13 17:55

Miley Cyrus Sued by Paparazzi For Sharing Photo Without Permission

Singer Miley Cyrus is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit after she posted an image of herself on Instagram without the photographer's permission. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-9-13 15:15

Actress Who Said Paparazzi ‘Weaponize’ Copyright Settles Lawsuit

After claiming paparazzi "weaponize" the copyright act, actress Lisa Rinna has settled her $1.2 million lawsuit with a photo agency after posting images of herself on her Instagram account without prior permission. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-6-28 23:46

Actress Says Paparazzi ‘Weaponize’ Copyright, Refuses to Pay for Photos

Actress Lisa Rinna has found herself in legal trouble after posting paparazzi images of herself on her Instagram account without compensating the photographer. The representing agency has now filed a lawsuit but the star is not willing to pay up. petapixel.com »

2021-10-7 19:17

Dua Lipa Sued by Paparazzi For Sharing Photo Without Permission

According to United States court documents, Dua Lipa shared a photo of herself that was captured by paparazzi “without permission or authorization” when she posted it to social media. The paparazzi firm is seeking $150,000 in damages and has asked for a jury trial. petapixel.com »

2021-7-10 18:38

Major Paparazzi Agency Goes Under, Blames Covid and Meghan Markle

Splash News & Picture Agency, a prominent paparazzi group, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy stating that the global pandemic that has kept celebrities indoors is partially to blame, but also fighting a privacy lawsuit by Meghan Markle has caused the group to default on a nearly $1M loan. “Splash’s financial problems stem from three […] petapixel.com »

2021-3-26 19:13

Are Street Photographers More Unethical Than Paparazzi?

I believe that a photographer should have the right to create images freely in a public space. For almost a decade, I’ve argued with non-street photographers about whether or not the art form should be allowed. thephoblographer.com »

2020-10-11 13:00

Paparazzi Industry ‘Decimated’ as Celebrities Self-Isolate

Much of the photo industry has been crippled by the coronavirus pandemic, but the subset of photographers receiving the least pity for their woes might be paparazzi. As celebrities self-isolate, their business has dried up almost completely… but you won’t find many people sympathetic to their plight. A report by AFP published on Yahoo! News […] petapixel.com »

2020-4-22 20:52

Watch Top L.A. Paparazzi Hunt Down Top D.C. Politicians

Paparazzi photographers in Los Angeles spend their days and nights pursuing celebrities who aren’t actually very important people on the world stage. On the other hand, politicians in Washington, D. petapixel.com »

2018-11-9 19:56

Meghan Markle’s Dad Faked Paparazzi Photos Sold for $130K+, Report Claims

A photography scandal has erupted leading up to this week’s royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Markle’s father is accused of staging a series of paparazzi photos that were sold for an estimated $130,000+. petapixel.com »

2018-5-14 20:55

Jessica Simpson Sued for Posting Paparazzi Pic of Herself on Instagram

Jessica Simpson recently shared a photo of herself leaving a hotel on Instagram and Twitter. Problem was, it was a paparazzi photo and she didn’t have permission to use the photo. The 37-year-old singer is now being sued for copyright infringement. petapixel.com »

2018-1-28 21:41

17 Risky Photos From ‘Golden Age Of Paparazzi’ Exhibit That Prove They Were Even More Annoying Back Then

While the paparazzi are often harshly vilified by the media, celebrities, and onlookers alike, a new exhibit at the Centro Italiano per la Fotografia in Turin presents their controversial work as a unique art form. boredpanda.com »

2017-12-1 13:57