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International Business Times
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
How Did Kylie Page Die? Adult Film Star Who Appeared on Netflix Series Found Dead at Her Home Aged 28 as Tributes Pour In
Adult film star Kylie Page, who appeared in a Netflix docuseries focused on the porn industry, has unexpectedly died at the age of 28, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. She was found dead at her home. The Medical Examiner said that the cause of death for the Tulsa, Oklahoma-born adult film star has not yet been determined. Page's body was found at her home on June 25 and is set to be transported back to the Midwest for her funeral services, according to the coroner. Born Kylie Pylant, Page launched her adult film career in 2016 and went on to appear in more than 200 erotic movies. Found Death at Her Home In 2017, Page appeared in the Netflix series "Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On", which explored the lives of people working in the adult entertainment industry. During her honest appearance on the show, she spoke openly about her battles with substance abuse. Page was known for her collaborating with big banners in the porn film industry, including Vixen Media Group and the Canadian platform Brazzers, both of which paid tribute to her after news of her death broke. "The Brazzers team is deeply saddened to learn of Kylie Page's passing," Brazzers wrote in a statement on X. "Kylie will be remembered for her laughter, kindness and bringing light wherever she went. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Kylie's family, friends, and fans during this difficult time." Star in Her Own Right A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help cover the expenses of transporting Page's body back to Oklahoma and to help with funeral costs, her family said. "Kylie was a daughter who loved hard, a sister who never let go, and a friend who showed up without being asked," the fundraising page said. "She was the kind of person who made you feel like family — no matter who you were. "We lost her too soon, and now her family is trying to bring her home from California to the Midwest — to lay her to rest surrounded by friends and family." Page's talent agency, Hussie Models, also paid tribute to her after the unexpected death of the actress. "Losing Kylie is truly heartbreaking. She was a kind soul, a wonderful friend, and always brought warmth and energy wherever she went," Hussie Models talent agent Alex Mack said in a statement shared with adult industry outlet AVN. "That's exactly how I'll always remember her, full of life and kindness," he added.
International Business Times
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
Malia Obama Plagiarized Her Nike Commercial? Indie Filmmaker Natalie Jasmine Harris Claims Obama's Daughter Copied Scenes from Her Short Film
Malia Obama is facing allegations of plagiarizing an independent filmmaker's work for her Nike advertisement, which was released earlier this month and marks her directorial debut. However, she is now being slammed. Natalie Jasmine Harris claimed that Malia Obama's one-minute Nike ad featured scenes that were "shockingly similar" to her 2024 short film Grace. The specific scene she referred to shows two young Black girls playing pat-a-cake. Harris pointed out multiple technical resemblances, including the camera angles, shot choices, framing style, and the use of similar color tones. "It's not about the game," Harris, 27, told the Business Insider, alleging plagiarism. "It's about the cinematic tools used to depict it." Copying Others' Works and Claiming It to Be Her Own "I know art often overlaps, but moments like this hit hard when you've poured your heart into telling stories with care and barely get the recognition you deserve. If brands want a certain look, why not hire from the source instead of for name recognition," she posted on X. "It's devastating," she wrote, next to a side-by-side comparison of the shots. Harris said that her frustration isn't with Obama personally, but rather at the broader film industry which failed to protect her work from being copied by someone else. "It speaks to a larger issue of brands not supporting independent artists and opting for folks who already have name recognition, which doesn't breed innovative films or original storytelling," said Harris. The two filmmakers first met at the Sundance Film Festival last year, where Harris showcased her 14-minute short "Grace." Both had entries competing in the festival, which also marked Obama's red-carpet debut. At the time, Obama said she would stop using her last name to avoid being seen as a "nepo baby." Star in Her Own Right However, her words and actions don't appear to be in sync, as her work has now been questioned. Natalie Jasmine Harris, according to her IMDb profile, has directed four more short films besides Grace: Ben in Bloom (2024), The Small Things (2021), Pure (2021), and Metamorphosis (2018). According to her LinkedIn page, she graduated from Foxcroft School and went on to study at American University. Harris's thesis film at NYU, Pure, received the Student Film Award from the Directors Guild of America and was later picked up by HBO Max. She has taken part in several artist development programs, including those run by Film at Lincoln Center, GLAAD, and Outfest, and has also collaborated with major media outlets like Vogue, Vanity Fair, and others.
