Kim Kardashian
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Kimberly Noel Kardashian (born October 21, 1980 in Los Angeles, California) is an American socialite and is one of the three daughters of the deceased O. J. Simpson attorney, Robert Kardashian. Kardashian's media attention has primarily been attributed to her close friendship with Paris Hilton.
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[edit] Background
Her stepfather is 1976 Olympic Games gold medalist Bruce Jenner. She has nine brothers and sisters altogether: three full siblings, two half-sisters, three step-brothers, and one step-sister from Bruce Jenner. Kardashian is of Armenian descent from her father's side.
[edit] Acting
Kim featured in Fall Out Boy's Video For Thnks fr th Mmrs.
[edit] Media spotlight
Like her friend Paris Hilton, Kardashian has been reported in the tabloid press for her romantic interests in singer Ray J, and a graphic sex tape that depicts Kardashian and her then boyfriend Ray J performing various sexual acts. Prior to the release of this adult film Kardashian announced her intention to pursue legal action to further block distribution of the tape.[1] This was the first public acknowledgement of the existence of the tape, which she had previously denied. Despite the impending lawsuit, adult retailers started offering the ability to pre-order the tape in February 2007.[2] Vivid Video made the sex tape available online in March 2007.[3]
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[edit] References
- ^ Noelle Hancock (2007-02-08). Kim Kardashian to Sue Over Sex Tape Release. US Weekly. Retrieved on March 26, 2007.
- ^ "Kim Kardashian threatens legal action", pricegasm.com, Feb 14, 2007.
- ^ Tashi Singh (2007-03-24). Kim Kardashian Sex Tape With Ray J Now Online For Download. The Post-Chronicle. Retrieved on March 26, 2007.