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Childish Gambino Accused of ‘Taking Advantage Of’ ‘Awaken, My Love!’ Cover’s Team
“This album has been so hard for me to celebrate for many reasons,” wrote Giannina Antonette Oteto.
Donald Glover, known worldwide via his stage name Childish Gambino, has been accused of underpaying and lying to his album’s cover team.
The album here is Awaken, My Love!, which was released on December 2, 2016, under the label Glassnote Records. The album was a critical hit and received nominations for Album of the Year and Best Urban Contemporary Album at the 2018 Grammy Awards.
Returning to the accusation, it was made by Giannina Antonette Oteto, aka Giannina Oteyo. She is a Kenyan fashion model featured on the album cover of Gambino’s Awaken, My Love! Oteto made the accusation via Facebook in a now-deleted Facebook post.
On Sunday, December 24, 2023, Oteto used her Facebook profile to share a post on the Facebook group named Black Girl Luxury. She uploaded two pictures: the first one was of her holding a vinyl pressing of Gambino’s album, with her face on the cover of it.
The second picture was the same, but her mother was standing alongside her this time. Accompanying the photos was a lengthy caption, where she first mentioned that her mother is her best friend and her number one cheerleader.
Giannina Antonette Oteto, Awaken My Love album cover model, holding a vinyl pressing of the album (Photo: Facebook)
She wrote, “Being able to hold an album that I’m on the cover of. And having my bestie mom next to me to celebrate! My number one cheerleader! This album has been so hard for me to celebrate for many reasons, and for years, I resented it even.”
“It put me through a lot, but finally being able to celebrate it means a lot!” Oteto added to the first paragraph of her caption. She later updated her caption for further clarification and accused Gambino of taking advantage of her and the album’s cover team and lying to them.
She continued, “Update: I resented it because myself, the makeup artist, and stylist (all black women) were taking advantage of and lied to. We were received low pay but were promised residuals but never received anything.”
Oteto claimed that the only person who received good pay and residuals was a “white woman” who had worked to create the headpiece. She then stated that even though the “white woman” – who wasn’t on set to work – deserved the residuals she received.
“After years of lies and silence, then finding out the statute of limitation complications…. it’s been an exhausting, emotional, and overall sad thing to deal with. So it took so much from me, especially the fact that we all worked on it with so much love,” she added.
Giannina Antonette Oteto made her allegations against Childish Gambino via Facebook (Photo: Facebook)
While concluding her caption, Oteto mentioned the cover team was proud to represent black artists. Furthermore, she claimed that Gambino and his team had ignored all of the communications from her lawyers.
Since making such allegations against Gambino in a now-deleted Facebook post, Oteto has received support from the netizens. Instagram users are mentioning Gambino in her posts and asking the singer to pay Oteto what she is owed.
For instance, one Instagram user mentioned Gambino’s Instagram handle and wrote, “I love your [Gambino’s] work, and I’ve been a huge supporter, but if her [Oteto’s] team of lawyers is being ignored by your team, this is where we part ways, my man. Answer her. Pay her.”
People have created multiple threads on Reddit to discuss it further. In many of these Reddit threads, one thing is common: Redditors asking if Oteto had signed a legally binding contract requiring the 40-year-old singer to pay her residuals, as it’s not common for album cover artists to receive residuals.
Besides, one Reddit user even commented, “I’m skeptical as well. Post the contract or file a claim in the courts…this publicly claim their lawyers won’t talk to them is exactly what I would do if I didn’t have a strong legal argument.”
As of this writing, neither Gambino nor his legal team or representatives have made a comment. There is also a chance of this allegation being handled outside the court. For now, netizens have to wait and see what happens.
Ben Potter, known as YouTube star Comicstorian, has sadly passed away.
His wife, Nathalie, confirmed the news of his death at the age of 40 as she wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). Her message read, “Two days ago, on June 8th, my husband, Ben Potter, passed away in an unfortunate accident.”
“To many of you, he was Comicstorian, voicing stories from across multiple different mediums. To his loved ones, he was one of the best and most supportive individuals anyone could ask for. As a husband, a son, a brother, a friend, or even just a stranger, Ben was loving and genuine. He was someone who would listen and make time for his loved ones. He would do his best to make everyone laugh and make sure they were okay. He was our rock and he’d reassure his loved ones whenever they needed it.”
She further added, “He was my world and I need time to be with friends and family. I have so many things I need to figure out but firstly, I need to grieve. I ask that you respect my privacy as well as everyone else’s. Right now my priority is preserving everything he’s built and I don’t have any plans beyond that.”
On YouTube, Potter mostly created audio dramas of comic books on his Comicstorian account, regularly discussing the Marvel and DC Universes. He shared his last upload, titled “Why DC’s Reboots Beat Marvel,” just a day before his death.
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Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi Tie the Knot in Secret Ceremony
“It was a very small, family wedding,” Jake Bongiovi’s father Jon Bon Jovi shared.
In a delightful surprise to fans and friends alike, actress Millie Bobby Brown and her longtime boyfriend Jake Bongiovi have tied the knot in a secret ceremony last weekend. The newlyweds were spotted looking blissful while out shopping in the Hamptons on Friday, May 24, in a series of candid photographs taken by paparazzi.
Brown, 20, and Bongiovi, 21, were dressed casually in T-shirts and jeans, both sporting matching black sunglasses. Adding a touch of classic romance, Bongiovi was seen driving his new bride around in a Ford convertible with the top down, epitomizing a carefree and joyous newlywed spirit.
According to The Sun, the couple’s nuptials were an intimate affair. The wedding was attended by Bongiovi’s parents, rock legend Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Bongiovi, as well as Brown’s parents. “It was a very low-key, romantic affair with their closest family with them as they said their vows,” an insider revealed.
The couple, who have been together for several years, reportedly plan to host a larger ceremony later this year to celebrate with more friends and extended family.
Confirming the news to the BBC, Jon Bon Jovi expressed his joy over the union. “They are great, they are absolutely fantastic. It was a very small, family wedding and the bride looked gorgeous and Jake is happy as can be. It’s true,” Bon Jovi shared on Tuesday, addressing the swirling rumors about the wedding.
The young couple’s romance has been closely followed by fans, with their relationship making headlines since they were first spotted together in 2021. Brown, best known for her role as Eleven in the hit series Stranger Things, and Bongiovi, an aspiring actor and the son of the famous musician, have frequently shared glimpses of their relationship on social media, much to the delight of their followers.
As they embark on this new chapter together, Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi’s secret wedding marks a heartwarming milestone in their love story, one that continues to captivate the hearts of fans around the world.
Brown has achieved significant acclaim for her role in Stranger Things, earning several award nominations and wins. She has also starred in films such as Enola Holmes and Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Meanwhile, Bongiovi, though still early in his career, is making his mark in the entertainment industry, following in the footsteps of his iconic father with aspirations in acting.
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‘Ms. Marvel’ Star Matt Lintz Gets Engaged to His Girlfriend Gracie Sapp
“I can’t wait to be your wife,” Gracie wrote.
Congratulations to Matt Lintz, aka Matthew Lintz, on his engagement to his longtime girlfriend, Gracie Sapp.
On Sunday, May 5, 2024, the Ms. Marvel star took to his Instagram handle to make a joint post with his now-fiancee, announcing that they had gotten engaged in an intimate ceremony with their close family members in attendance.
The newly engaged couple had shared a series of pictures, in which the first photo focused on Sapp’s beautiful diamond engagement ring. Other images from their Instagram post showed moments before and after Lintz’s engagement proposal.
Sapp added a short yet heartfelt caption, saying, “Unforgettable. This night. This man. Matthew Collins Lintz, I can’t wait to be your wife.” Additionally, the location tag revealed that their engagement took place at Botanic LLC, Opelika, Alabama.
Hours later, on the same day, Lintz took to his Instagram handle to share more memorable moments from his special day. Some pictures showed Lintz and Sapp standing alongside their family members, and some showed them walking alongside each other.
“Forever with you,” he wrote alongside a red heart emoji. Similarly, Sapp posted some images of her engagement featuring her and her future husband’s family members. One image in particular showed Sapp hugging her father, both of whom were emotional.
She wrote a lengthy caption this time, writing, “ To everyone involved in the magic that was yesterday – thank you. I gained a new family, a new favorite memory, and most importantly – a new ring (thanks @matt_lintz, you did REAL good). No I will never shut up about this.”
Matt Lintz proposing to his girlfriend Gracie Sapp (Photo: Instagram)
Following their announcement, friends and well-wishers took to the comment section to express their excitement and congratulate the couple on taking a new step in their relationship. For instance, one wrote, “Matty, a lifetime of happiness for you both.”
“I’m SO HAPPY for you both!!!!! Sooo beautiful!!! The #GoodnessOfGod,” one Instagram user commented, with one guest who attended the event adding, “Loved celebrating y’all love last night!!! Congrats to the happy couple!!”
Speaking a little of Lintz and Sapp’s relationship, The Walking Dead actor first started interacting with his future wife’s Instagram post on December 31, 2020. However, they officially began dating on December 9, 2021.
Matt Lintz and his fiancee Gracie Sapp after Gracie accepted Matt’s engagement proposal (Photo: Instagram)
Likewise, they started featuring each other on their respective social media handles on January 1, 2022. On that day, both of them posted similar pictures taken alongside each other. Since then, Lintz has featured his girlfriend multiple times.
On December 9, 2022, the couple celebrated their first dating anniversary by spending a romantic time in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. By that time, the actor had already introduced his girlfriend to his family members and had even taken her to his older sister’s wedding.
Both Lintz and Sapp had shared some snaps from that special day. Additionally, Sapp has tagged alongside her boyfriend to multiple red-carpet premieres of Marvel shows. The first was Moon Knight, and the second was Ms. Marvel, where Lintz was one of the leads.
The couple has also celebrated different occasions, including birthdays and festivals, alongside each other. Finally, on December 9, 2023, they marked their second dating anniversary, with Sapp sharing an Instagram post captioned, “730,” referring to the days in two years.
To conclude, Sapp has been an understanding and supportive partner to Lintz, and their adorable pictures prove that they are made for each other. Now, the love birds are engaged, and it might only be a matter of time before they walk down the aisle and share their wedding vows.
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