In April 2007, Milani created her own MySpace profile. By then Milani was one of the top most known internet models in the United States. At the same time, Milani first posed for <protect>{{pinupglam link}}</protect>. In May 2007, many fans of Milani began a petition, which lobbied for pictorials and videos of Milani topless or naked.
In April 2007, Milani created her own MySpace profile. By then Milani was one of the top most known internet models in the United States. At the same time, Milani first posed for <protect>{{pinupglam link}}</protect>. In May 2007, many fans of Milani began a petition, which lobbied for pictorials and videos of Milani topless or naked.
==Internet Controversy and Lawsuit==
Denise is in the middle of a class action lawsuit to regain control of her internet identity.
'''Periscope Media''' took control of Denise's trademark, website, and social networking accounts, and also cut her out of any form of feedback or control. Fans conversing with Denise online through any of those sites were actually speaking with a Periscope Media employee. Monies earned by those sites were also taken over by Periscope Media.
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'''[http://www.prlog.org/10576746-pin-up-modelseeks-return-of-her-image.html| Pin Up Model Seeks Return Of Her Image]'''
PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 16, 2010 – (Los Angeles, CA) – In an effort to
claim her image from an unscrupulous photographer, well-known pin-up model
Denise Milani has retained Beitchman & Zekian, PC to file a Complaint in the Los
Angeles Superior Court. Denise's complaint alleges that Matt Vantuch, glamour
photographer, Ishka Villcisneros, and their company Periscope Entertainment,
Inc. have taken over her website and webstore, as well as her MySpace, Facebook,
and Twitter accounts.
"This is distressing to me for many reasons, but most importantly it is because
the fans are buying merchandise and subscriptions to a website that I do not
contribute to," said Ms. Milani on Friday. "It is upsetting to know that
someone else is out there pretending to be me and benefiting from my hard work
and image."
Her attorney David P. Beitchman has litigated a number of cases similar to
Milani's. He stated, "Unfortunately, this happens to a lot of models who create
a stage name and persona and begin to get popular. As soon as this happens,
these dishonest people convince the models to sign this contract and that
document, with promises of increased popularity and income. But, in fact these
folks are stealing their identity as a performer and model and benefiting from
it. The girls don't find out until it is too late and their entire persona has
been taken from them."
Ms. Milani has stated that this practice is common and the number of models and
performers who have lost their websites, names, and content to people like
Vantuch is far larger than anyone can imagine. "I can only hope that by
fighting the takeover of my site and profiles and name, I am helping the next
girl out there to do the same and reclaim her image."
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'''EMERGENCY HEARING HELD IN PIN-UP MODEL CASE'''
David P. Beitchman, attorney for Denise Milani, was in the Los Angeles Superior Court to argue that an injunction precluding defendants Matt Vantuch, Periscope Media, and Ishka Villacisneros from continuing their unauthorized use of Milani's website, name, and images should be granted. The court, upon hearing the oral arguments presented was convinced and granted the motion in favor of Ms. Milani.
Vantuch, Periscope and Villacisneros are now prevented and enjoined from using or exploiting Milani's names and images and from using either of the two website addresses: the main site and web store, in any way. They are also ordered to refrain from directing ANY traffic from the denisemilani.com site to any other website, or model site, they cannot use the US Trademark application “Denise Milani†for any purpose nor can they transfer the same to anyone but Ms. Milani. Lastly, Vantuch, Periscope and Villacisneros must account for all monies generated by Milani's website, and maintain them in a separate account.
"This is an important victory for Denise," Mr. Beitchman stated after the hearing. "The Defendants had the burden of proving that they paid Denise per their prior agreement, that they have the right to the trademark and use of Denise's name and images, and that they were authorized to take over Denise's trademark and website- they could not. As a result the Court has now prevented Defendants from using Denise's rightful property and assets."
"This is the best news!" Milani stated earlier today. "It was so important to me that Matt stop using my name, pictures, and Website and my legal team was able to get that done today."
Denise's website had been removed earlier this month, however the site address was being used to direct users to various other sites Vantuch and his co-defendants designated.
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Revision as of 20:53, 8 June 2010
Denise Milani
Personal
Born
April 24, 1980 (1980-04-24) (age 46) Frýdek-Místek, Czechoslovakia
When Milani was a teenager, her breasts began to grow at a faster rate than other girls. With big breasts and great looks, she was encouraged to become a model.
After immigrating to the United States, Milani moved to Los Angeles, California, where she worked as a physical therapist.
In 2005, Milani began doing modeling work at SPORTSbyBROOKS and later created her own website. Milani posed for non-nude videos and pictorials, however she sometimes went topless without showing her nipples. Her videos were produced by Periscope Media.
Milani's videos and pictorials take place in many different settings such as her house, the beach, clubs, a local mall, and other public events. Milani often wears sexy outfits and shows her cleavage. In one of her most known videos, she interviews Playboy model Jaime Hammer in a limo and a public restaurant, while wearing a pink tank top, showing her very large cleavage and getting a lot of attention from the public.
In April 2007, Milani created her own MySpace profile. By then Milani was one of the top most known internet models in the United States. At the same time, Milani first posed for <protect>Pin Up Glam</protect>. In May 2007, many fans of Milani began a petition, which lobbied for pictorials and videos of Milani topless or naked.
Denise claims her breasts are all natural, but there is some doubt. Possibly her decision not to pose for full frontal nudes is to maintain this assertion by hiding her surgery scars. The most substantial proof of her breasts being augmented is the fact that her breasts are significantly larger in her more recent photos than in her early photos.
