Pepsi has decided to withdraw the ad featuring Kendall Jenner after it sparked an outcry and accusations that the drinks maker was trivializing recent street protests across the US.
Kendall Jenner defuses the tension by walking to the police line and handing an officer a can of Pepsi, prompting cheers.
In a statement posted on its website, Pepsi said they did not intend to make light of serious issues.
The much-ridiculed ad was posted to YouTube on April 4 but was no longer accessible there less than 24 hours later.
Image source Pepsi
For nearly two years, there have been protests about the use of force by police against African Americans.
Since last year’s election, there have also been demonstrations against President Donald Trump.
The ad did not specify what the crowds of mainly young, and very good looking, people were marching for. Even their signs only had generic slogans like “conversation” and “voice”.
However, within minutes of the commercial’s launch, observers said it trivialized protests in cities like Baltimore, Maryland, and Ferguson, Missouri, that followed the police killing of black men.
Leading activist in the Black Lives Matter movement DeRay McKesson said: “If I had carried Pepsi, I guess I never would have gotten arrested. Who knew?”
“Pepsi, this ad is trash.”
Pepsi said it was “trying to project a global message of unity, peace and understanding”.
The company’s statement went on: “Clearly we missed the mark, and we apologize.
“We did not intend to make light of any serious issue. We are removing the content and halting any further rollout.”
Gigi Hadid has won international model of the year award at this year’s Fashion Awards.
The 21-year-old beat off competition from her sister Bella and best friend Kendall Jenner at the ceremony in London.
To celebrate, Gigi Hadid took part in a mannequin challenge on stage at the Royal Albert Hall with the audience getting involved as well.
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Other winners on the night included Jayden Smith and Willow Smith as new fashion insiders.
Accepting her international model of the year award, Gigi Hadid said: “I just want to say that I know that I’m in the generation of social media, and I’m so blessed for that.
“But the fashion industry is my family, and you guys are the ones that I’m here for.”
The model continued: “To everyone who has been so genuine and looked beyond what the rest of the world looked for, that has meant so much to me.”
Gigi Hadid is the daughter of LA real estate developer Mohamed Hadid and former model Yolanda Hadid, who appears in reality TV show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
The model is dating former One Direction singer Zayn Malik and her sister Bella is also a top model.
Kanye West has been released from hospital more than a week after he was admitted with exhaustion.
The rapper left UCLA Medical Centre in Los Angeles with Kim Kardashian and his doctor, Michael Farzam, multiple reports say.
Kanye West, 39, was admitted to hospital on November 21 suffering from “temporary psychosis due to sleep deprivation and dehydration”, said TMZ.
People magazine also quoted a source saying Kanye West was “home, getting some rest”.
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Meanwhile, both CNN and the Los Angeles Times reported that he had left the UCLA Medical Center.
The LAPD responded to a report of a disturbance last week but later said it was a “medical emergency”.
Kanye West was admitted to hospital a day after he canceled his Saint Pablo tour after a series of rants on-stage.
The rapper ended a concert after four songs in Sacramento, California, before canceling a performance in LA a day later hours before he was due on stage.
Kanye West spent 10 minutes talking to the crowd about Beyonce, Jay Z, Hillary Clinton and Mark Zuckerberg during another show.
Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian’s half-sister, said the family had been praying for Kanye West as she spoke to reporters at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show in Paris.
Talking about Kanye West’s condition, Kendall Jenner told Entertainment Tonight: “Yes, of course [he’ll be OK].
“Everyone’s OK. Everyone is doing OK, [we’re] just praying.”
Meanwhile a E! Network representative said in a statement that the Keeping Up with the Kardashians reality show is “currently in production and has not been halted”.
A Calvin Klein billboard featuring reality star and model Kendall Jenner was vandalized by a drone piloted by the graffiti artist KATSU on April 30.
The artist’s drone defaced Kendall Jenner’s huge advertisement in New York by spraying red lines across her face. The crime was recorded as it was taking place and posted on YouTube.
KATSU is known as a prolific artist, vandal and hacker who emerged in New York City in the late 1990s.
Kendall Jenner, 19, who is the newest face of Calvin Klein, only had her billboard installed in downtown New York last week. She even proudly posted an Instagram photo of the massive ad after it went up.
It remains unclear why KATSU targeted Kendall Jenner,
However, KATSU has told publications for some time that he’s wanted to use a drone to spray paint different areas in New York that are, for the most part, unreachable.
Keeping Up With the Kardashians Season 10 will premiere on March 15, 2015.
A sneak peek of the upcoming season reveals that Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick are still having issues about his whereabouts at times.
The new season also got a glimpse of the divorce drama between Kris and Bruce Jenner, plus a peek at Kendall Jenner’s world changing from Calabasas to catwalk.
Last week, Selena Gomez reportedly stopped following the Jenner sisters on Instagram, a move that came shortly after they all hung out together at the Coachella Music Festival.
Selena Gomez, 21, apparently believed Kendall, 18, and Kylie, 16, were a negative influence. On the other hand, Kendall and Kylie Jenner’s camp sniped that the singer is the toxic one.
It appears Selena Gomez’s dysfunctional on-off romance with Justin Bieber, 20, may have been at the heart of the rift.
Selena Gomez and Jenner sisters hung out together at the Coachella Music Festival (photo Instagram)
A source told Us Weekly: “Selena felt Kylie was flirting with Justin.”
Another source added: “It got messy. Selena said the Jenner girls were flirting with Justin and his crew. She was pissed and overreacted.”
An insider echoes the flirting factor to E! News, claiming Selena Gomez got “a bit jealous”. Radar Online reported that some “shocking texts” were also involved.
On Monday, Kendall Jenner met up with Justin Bieber at a New York studio, and soon after they hit Nobu for sushi, tagging along Kendall’s pal, Hailey Baldwin, daughter of Stephen.
A day later, Justin Bieber posted on Instagram a sultry photo of model Ashley Moore, whom he was linked to last year.
Probably not coincidentally, these actions came just days after Selena Gomez was snapped with Orlando Bloom at Chelsea Handler’s stand-up show in Los Angeles, sparking talk of an age-mismatched hookup.
However, a source told E! News that Selena Gomez and Orlando Bloom are “not dating” and were at the show with “a bunch of people”.
Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner were spotted leaving the Gansevoort Hotel in New York City together on Saturday.
Harry Styles, 19, and Kendall Jenner, 18, tried to keep a low profile while exiting the building to grab breakfast, but didn’t have such luck.
The One Direction singer immediately was swarmed by a group of young fans as security tried to escort him out.
Harry Styles wore a peacoat, bandana and sunglasses.
Harry Styles previously denied that he is dating Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner got caught up in the frenzy as she walked a few feet away from the singer. Appearing to be a bit startled by the commotion, the reality star donned tight-fitting jeans, a white shirt, a green jacket, and kept her brunette locks down. Kendall Jenner also slung a Louis Vuitton bag over her right shoulder.
Harry Styles previously denied that he is dating Kendall Jenner. Rumors first swirled after they were spotted on a dinner date together in West Hollywood on November 20.
Three days later, Piers Morgan asked Harry Styles if he was dating Kris Jenner’s daughter during One Direction’s 1D Day event.
“We just went out to dinner so no; I guess. I don’t know,” the rocker replied.
On November 25, Harry Styles was spotted leaving Bruce Jenner’s Malibu home at 9:30 a.m. Two hours later, Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner met up for lunch at Soho House in West Hollywood.
Kendall Jenner shared a new photo of baby North West via Instagram.
In the picture, the 17-year-old model shows baby North, 4 months, reaching out to hold on to her aunt’s index finger. North’s face isn’t visible.
Kendall Jenner shared a new photo of baby North West via Instagram
Just three days prior, Khloe Kardashian posed for a similar shot. Her photo, also covering baby North’s face, showed the 29-year-old cradling her niece’s little arm.
“NW,” Khloe Kardashian wrote alongside the photo. She also added a lipstick emoji icon.
Kim Kardashian, who turns 33 tomorrow, and Kanye West, 36, are currently living at Kris Jenner’s home in Calabasas, California.
New documents reveal that Kendall and Kylie Jenner earned a whopping $100,000 to lend their name to a line of OPI nail polishes last year.
The paycheck was part of a deal to promote the line along with their sisters Kim, Kourtney and Khloe, all throughout 2012.
All five girls were paid a reported $600,000 collectively for the gig, with the two teens each getting an equal share of the profits, and, of course, a cut for their mother and manager Kris Jenner who also represented the brand.
According to the contract, which was obtained byRadaronline, the deal was signed off by Kris Jenner when Kendall was just 15-years-old and Kylie 13.
Kris Jenner, 57, was given control of the deal and was allowed to “approve or disapprove all materials on their behalf”, after OPI agreed to “provide copies of all materials for which it seeks approval to Kris Jenner”.
Kendall and Kylie Jenner made $100,000 each to lend their name to OPI nail polishes last year
In addition to their pay, Kendall and Kylie Jenner also received a huge supply of nail polishes, every teenage girl’s dream.
The documents stated that OPI supplied both girls with “up to 100 of each color of the products for the celebrities to use for personal consumption or giveaway”.
And to earn their $100,000, Kendall and Kylie Jenner were only required to attend just one press day as well as a photo shoot.
They were also asked to promote the product via Twitter and other social-networking mediums on a mere two occasions during the year, which would clearly not be a problem for the Instagram and Twitter-loving teens.
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Kendall and Kylie Jenner are rising stars in the Keeping Up With The Kardashians clan.
And with Kim Kardashian currently out of the spotlight as she concentrates on motherhood following the birth of her baby daughter North, the pair are set to be in the limelight even more.
Especially Kendall Jenner, who was signed by the prestigious Wilhelmina modeling agency when she was just 14, has already racked up an impressive number of modeling jobs, including assignments for Forever 21 and Teen Vogue.
Kris Jenner posted a photo of herself in a blue bikini after her model daughter Kendall shared an Instagram post of herself in a stunning two piece from a photoshoot on Sunday.
“Last day of summer. Gonna miss you,” Kris Jenner wrote alongside the snapshot, which featured herself in a swimming pool wearing a bright blue bikini, chunky gold necklace and full make-up.
Kris Jenner’s post came a few hours after Kendall shared yet another stunning snapshot of herself in a purple and white bikini top by a pool from a recent modeling shoot for Colombian clothing boutique Agua Bendita.
Kris Jenner posted her own bikini photo after daughter Kendall shared stunning swimsuit snapshot
Kendall Jenner, who turns 18 in November, is the face of the brand’s 2014 swimwear line and Agua Bendita have also released a short behind-the-scenes video showing her on location.
On Friday, Kendall Jenner posted another shot of herself posing for the fashion line, sporting a floral bandana and pink halterneck bikini top with mismatching bottoms.
In the video, Kendall Jenner could be seen pulling poses like a pro on a sunny beach and by the pool of a modern mansion.
Signed by the prestigious Wilhelmina modeling agency when she was just 14, Kendall Jenner has already racked up an impressive number of modeling jobs, including assignments for Forever 21 and Teen Vogue.
Kendall Jenner threw a tantrum on the Greek island of Mykonos this spring while on holiday with the Kardashian clan.
Kendall Jenner, 17, broke down in tears because she did not feel apart of the group activities and locked herself in her bedroom.
At the start of the clip we see Scott Disick, Bruce Jenner and Kylie Jenner plus Brody Jenner, waiting for Kendall outside on a balcony with stunning views of the Mediterranean.
Kendall Jenner threw a tantrum on the Greek island of Mykonos this spring while on holiday with the Kardashian clan
Elder half-sister Khloe Kardashian says: “Kendall is not at breakfast. Last night she said she felt left behind, and I would never want Kendall to think we didn’t want to hang out with her.”
And when Khloe Kardashian attempts to broker a peace deal she is not met with a friendly reaction from Kendall Jenner as she enters her bedroom.
Khloe Kardashian is firmly rebuked by the teen after she says on video: “If Kendall wanted to hang out with us, the door’s open! We’re your sisters.”
But on seeing Khloe, Kendall Jenner barks: “No! Leave, Khloe! Leave! Go away!”
Khloe Kardashian tells her sister: “I want to talk to you.”
But inside the room Kendall Jenner is seen racing from her chair and storming towards the back door.
“I’m not filming this,” she sobs.
“Go away everybody.”
The full extent and reasoning behind Kendall Jenner’s meltdown will be revealed in an all new an all-new episode of E!’s Keeping Up With the Kardashians on Sunday, August 4, at 9 p.m. EST.
After she recently revealed her aspirations for becoming a Victoria’s Secret model, Kendall Jenner is inches closer to her dream, taking on the role as the fresh face of Agua Bendita swimwear, joining the likes of Candice Swanepoel and Sara Sampaio.
A newly released photo captures Kendall Jenner, 17, in a multicolored, floral-printed bikini as she poses for the swim collection.
Her lustrous brunette locks are flowing in beach waves as she shows off her sun-kissed skin and sculpted physique.
Kendall Jenner spruced up her look with a touch of summer make-up, including shimmery eye shadows, radiant bronzer, and shiny pink lip gloss.
Kendall Jenner as the new face of Agua Bendita swimwear
Last month, the daughter of Kris and Bruce Jenner attended a private viewing of Nomad: Two Worlds, a photography exhibition by Russell James which included images of the striking brunette shot in the Australian outback.
At the event, Kendall Jenner said that working with Victoria’s Secret ad photographer Russell James gave her big ideas.
Kendall Jenner confirmed to E! News: “It’s always been kind of a dream of mine. It’s something I’d love to do.”
She’s clearly a natural, giving off a modelesque vibe even as she engages in her regular routines
Kendall Jenner showed off her lean figure on Thursday, as she visited the Andy LeCompte Salon in West Hollywood, California.
Opting for a simple yet edgy look, Kendall Jenner donned a cropped white tank top and black leggings, adding some flare with accessories.
Appearing effortlessly chic, Kendall Jenner teamed her basics with a grey wide-brimmed hat, aviator sunglasses, and a Balenciaga handbag.
Kendall Jenner has hit back after Frances Bean Cobain branded her a “f**king idiot”.
“An individual’s feelings are relative to their environment,” Kendall Jenner wrote on her micro-blogging page.
“You don’t know me, you don’t even know what I was referring to.”
Kim Kardashian’s little sister took two days to consider her reply before responding to the daughter of Courtney Love and late rocker Kurt Cobain’s Twitter outburst on Tuesday.
Kendall Jenner, 17, acknowledged her wealthy upbringing and affluent lifestyle.
She explained that she thinks about her good fortune on a regular basis and never forgets it.
“I am aware that I am very privileged and blessed, and I’m thankful for that everyday, I know there are greater problems in the world,” she posted.
Kendall Jenner added into the mix that her problems may not be life-threatening but they are still a big deal.
Kendall Jenner has hit back after Frances Bean Cobain branded her an idiot
She assured Frances Bean Cobain, and their combined millions of followers tuned in to the online feud, that she talks to God about the planet’s problems.
Kendall Jenner also emphasized that much of her time and money goes towards helping the less privileged, therefore Frances Bean Cobain didn’t need to get involved.
“I pray for those people every night and give back as much as I can,” she revealed.
“So who are u to judge me?”
On Tuesday it was Frances Bean Cobain, 20, speaking her mind as she reminded Kendall Jenner that there are youngsters in third world countries starving and thirsty.
She was responding to the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star’s tweet she wished “things could be easier”.
Frances Bean Cobain didn’t hold back with her harsh words, declaring: “I’d rather be a scumbag than a f***ing idiot. Praise high IQ’s, good taste & awareness about the state of the world.
“Oh ya, not to mention, CANCER, famine, poverty, draught, disease, natural disasters, Death. F***, Humans are so self involved,” she added.
Not content to stop at that, Frances Bean Cobain wrote: “Oh shh. There are kids on earth abandoned&homeless who forcibly drink contaminated water because clean water isn’t accessible.”
Within hours of Frances Bean Cobain’s comments on Tuesday, Kendall Jenner was bombarded with responses calling her ungrateful and “self-involved”.
Kendall Jenner posed like a pro as she got a glimpse at her portrait in the Nomad Two Worlds exhibit at the Guy Hepner art gallery in Los Angeles, California, on Thursday.
As her big brown eyes gazed at the Russell James portrait that captured her in another light, Kendall Jenner, 17, grasped onto a vibrant embossed, fold-over red clutch.
The teen model had on a full face of makeup, toning down her lips with a sheer pink shade to even out her dramatic eyes and cheeks.
Kendall Jenner posed like a pro as she got a glimpse at her portrait in the Nomad Two Worlds exhibit at the Guy Hepner art gallery in Los Angeles
One of the pictures captured Kendall Jenner with braided hair as she bared her shoulders and right arm, the rest of her body disappearing into an illusion of ribbon-like strands.
The mysterious black-and-white setting also shows a bird flying above Kendall Jenner as two others sit behind her and one resting on her fingertips.
Kris Jenner joined her daughter for the art appreciation outing, tweeting: “Sneak peek with @KendallJenner of the amazing @nomadrj exhibit at @guyhepner in LA!” along with a snapshot of the two smiling in front of another photo.
The mother was certainly proud of her daughter, snapping pictures of the artwork throughout their gallery visit, which was also being filmed for an episode of their reality series Keeping Up With The Kardashians.
Kendall Jenner was pleased too, instagramming her favorite photo with the caption: “seriously, some incredible work I saw today in @nomadjr’s exhibit at @guyhepner in LA! #dasmee (sic).”
Kendall and Kylie Jenner furiously defended their sister Kim Kardashian’s pregnancy style from those who have been criticizing her weight gain.
“It p***es me off when people say, <<You’re so fat>>, to Kim,” Kylie Jenner, 15, admitted toE! News.
Kendall and Kylie Jenner defended their sister Kim Kardashian’s pregnancy style from those who have been criticizing her weight gain
Kendall Jenner added that all that matters is how Kim Kardashian feels in herself.
“If you like it, and you feel good…” Kendall Jenner, 17, began, before her sister interjected.
“I’m like, <<Are you dumb?>>” Kylie Jenner cut in, taking a slightly more angry approach.
She added: “I don’t get it.”
“She’s pregnant, people.”
They were speaking at a photo shoot to promote their clothing line PacSun, and as they flicked through rails of garments they had designed, they gushed that they are big fans of Kim’s maternity wear.
Kim Kardashian, 32, who is expecting a baby with boyfriend Kanye West, has also taken matters into her own hands.
After reading comments complaining that one of her leather pencil skirts was too tight, Kim Kardashian posted a blog hitting back at her critics.
“I saw some comments that the skirt is too tight for the pregnancy and that’s ridiculous!” she wrote.
“I bought this skirt a few sizes bigger and there is plenty of room.
“For any concern that my clothes are too tight, I have so many pieces custom fit for my growing body!”
Kim Kardashian added: “It’s funny because Kourtney warned me that when I get pregnant people’s opinions will be on an all time high and everyone will chime in! So I now see what she means.”
Kylie Jenner continued to flaunt her privileged lifestyle by posting Instagram snaps of the two expensive-looking Céline luggage-mini purses she received under the Kardashian Christmas tree.
The 15-year-old reality starlet was clearly enamored, tweeting two shots of the black purse and a smaller grey-and-brown handbag from the French luxury house, which retail upwards of $3,000.
“So Mean Céline,” Kylie Jenner wrote to her 3.2 million followers.
And she wasn’t the only one – 17-year-old Kendall Jenner also received designer goods from her half-sister Khloe Kardashian, who gifted the towering teen with $1,200 “Fifi” spiked patent leather Louboutins.
Kendall Jenner once famously received a $90,000 Range Rover for her sweet 16.
Kylie Jenner continued to flaunt her privileged lifestyle by posting Instagram snaps of the two expensive-looking Céline luggage-mini purses she received under the Kardashian Christmas tree
Both Jenner girls made sure to post their season greetings to their massive fanbase on their official site.
“Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Thank you all for being such amazing, supportive fans! We hope you’re spending the day with loved ones and family! Much love from us to you! Xoxoxo.”
Kylie and Kendall Jenner, who used to be Sierra Canyon School cheerleaders, even donned matching white Alexander McQueen dresses for their Christmas Eve festivities with the family.
Kylie Jenner was feeling particularly snap-happy as she celebrated, capturing moments with brothers Brody and Rob, sisters Khloe and Kourtney, their partners Lamar Odom and Scott Disick, and nephew Mason and niece Penelope.
Kim Kardashian is a touch jealous of little sister Kendall Jenner’s appearance on the cover of Australian Miss Vogue, at just 17.
Kim Kardashian, 32, tweeted a photograph of Kendall Jenner from the shoot, alongside the post: “Kendall’s legs… I’m jealous!”
Kendall Jenner wears a pair of black hot pants, leather jacket and a velvet shirt in one shot, before changing into a backless black midi-dress with large hat and black high heels for another.
She wears the same outfit on the cover of the magazine as Miss Vogue’s third ever cover girl.
Kendall Jenner is clearly proud of her achievement, tweeting a link to the magazine’s website, and re-tweeting a post from the shoot’s photographer Russell James, who wrote: “Congrats @KendallJenner on your Ms VOGUE cover. Rare few models make it Vogue ever-especially by age 17!”
She also poses in a Gucci black hat with feather detail teamed with a black Burberry belted jumpsuit, and an orange patterned strapless swimsuit with floaty cream blouse.
Despite her envy, Kim Kardashian tweeted how proud she was of her younger half sister, posting: “The Miss Vogue shoot @kendalljenner shot is stunning.”
Kim Kardashian appeared in an equally striking shoot for L’Uomo Vogue back in July, with the black and white cover showing her sporting a short dark wig, oversized sunglasses and being besieged by photographers.
Kendall Jenner appeared on the cover of Australian Miss Vogue, at just 17
And her older sister Kourtney Kardashian was equally proud, tweeting: “I AM OBSESSED WITH YOU KENDALL! WOW. Breathtaking.”
It has certainly been an eventful week for Kendall Jenner who celebrated her 17th birthday with a party at the family’s Calabasas home.
The statuesque teen spent the evening skating hand-in-hand with actor friend Jaden Smith, 14, on the freshly frozen Kardashian family swimming pool.
Kendall Jenner blew out her candles on a cake bearing a childhood snap, while a drag queen MC presided over the Winter Wonderland festivities at her Los Angeles home.
The Keeping Up with the Kardashians starlet also sported goofy glasses for a silly photobooth and participated in a conga line on the ice with her friends.
However, it must have been hard for mother Kris Jenner to top the $90,000 Range Rover she reportedly gave Kendall for her sweet 16 last year.
Meanwhile, Kendall and Kylie Jenner were voted one of Zimbio‘s 2012 Most Influential Women Under 30 in TV, thanks to their fast-growing fame and combined seven million fans.
Kendall Jenner recently made her acting debut on a November 5 episode of Hawaii Five-0 on CBS.
The Jenner girls soon plan to launch their own clothing line, and they’re also penning their first sci-fi novel, due out next summer, with the help of co-writer Maya Sloane for publisher Karen Hunter at Simon & Schuster.
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