Kim Kardashian suing Old Navy - Detroit Free Press

Kim Kardashian is an "internationally known celebrity, model, television personality, actress, entrepreneur and pop culture icon."

Really, that's what it says in the federal lawsuit she filed Wednesday against Old Navy and its parent company, Gap.

Kardashian is looking to collect $15 million to $20 million in compensatory and punitive damages from the retail chain for its unauthorized use of her "name, likeness, identity and persona" in Old Navy's Super C-U-T-E ad campaign, which launched in February, TMZ.com reports

The "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star says Old Navy intentionally cast a Kardashian look-alike (Canadian-born Melissa Molinaro, an actress and singer who lived in Rochester Hills during her teens) so the public would think Kardashian was affiliated with company.

There's an odd twist to the story: Molinaro has been romantically linked to Kardashian's ex, New Orleans Saints player Reggie Bush. Molinaro's rep didn't respond Wednesday to interview requests from Names & Faces.

However, Molinaro did sound off about the suit on Twitter: "We're still talking about this?! Its JULY this aired in February ... some people have too much time on there hands."

'Potter' sets another record

For those keeping score: "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" has set box-office records for highest midnight gross ($43.5 million), highest single-day gross ($92 million, on Friday), biggest domestic opening weekend ($169.2 million) and highest global opening weekend ($478.2 million).

On Wednesday, with a weekend take of $23.2 million worldwide, "Deathly Hallows 2" was announced as the film with the biggest IMAX opening weekend, ew.com reports.

'Biggest Loser' casting call

Representatives from NBC's "The Biggest Loser" will be in Michigan later this month to look for contestants for the 13th season of the reality TV series.

The open casting call, scheduled for 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 30 at Macomb's Gardner White store, will feature an appearance by previous winner Pete Thomas, reps told Names & Faces.

Applicants who want to compete for the $250,000 prize need to be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen. Potential contestants should have at least 85 pounds of weight to lose and bring a photo. Partners with whom contestants can team up are encouraged.

The store is at 45300 Hayes Road.

For more: nbc.com/casting and thebiggestlosercasting.com.

Porcelain Black on 'Letterman'

Porcelain Black, the Detroit-made singer and songwriter born Alaina Marie Beaton, is scheduled to perform on the "Late Show with David Letterman" tonight. "Letterman" airs on CBS (WWJ-TV, Channel 62) at 11:35 p.m. For more: porcelainblack.net.

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