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Ariana Grande ’s representatives have dismissed speculation that naked photographs of her leaked on the internet last night are authentic.
“The photos are completely fake,” a spokesperson told Buzzfeed of the images.
The American pop singer was one of over 100 names reportedly targeted by a mass hacking made possible by an alleged iCloud leak.
Among others the list includes Jennifer Lawrence , Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Mary Kate Olsen, Cara Delevingne, Kate Bosworth, Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Kate Upton, Kirsten Dunst andKaley Cuoco.
A spokesperson for Lawrence has since confirmed the authenticity of the images and threatened those who published them with legal action.
“This is a flagrant violation of privacy,” they told Buzzfeed . “The authorities have been contacted and will prosecute anyone who posts the stolen photos of Jennifer Lawrence.”
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if my name was called, and I kept thinking, cakewalk, cakewalk, cakewalk.I thought, 'Why is 'cakewalk' stuck in my head?'" - On why she fell at the Oscars 2013
Jennifer Lawrence's best quotes "I finally get to make out with Christian Bale and he's a really fat guy. He's Fatman, not Batman." - American Hustle director David O Russell lets slip J-Law's on-set words to US Magazine
Jennifer Lawrence's best quotes "I can’t even... It’s like past mad, it’s this weird other emotion … I feel like my heart just fell out." - To presenter Shaun Robinson after she spoiled the Homeland Season 3 finale
Jennifer Lawrence's best quotes “He was at a party, and I turned into a perverted guy. I was like following him into rooms and staring at his ass…He asked me if I was on mushrooms and I said, ‘No. I’m dead sober. This is just me.’” - on stalking John Stamos at a party
Jennifer Lawrence's best quotes "I think any time a girl has to show her thighs, it's never going to be her favorite look. I love the dress...if someone else wore it." - To Good Morning America
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Jennifer Lawrence's best quotes “I’m a horrible dancer! I’m like a dad at prom. I look like Gumby getting electrocuted.” - On whether you'll see her twerking any time soon
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Jennifer Lawrence's best quotes “I wrap myself up to look like Lord Voldemort so that they can’t see anything because the thought of giving them a picture that will make them money absolutely infuriates me.” - Entertainment Weekly
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Jennifer Lawrence's best quotes “If I don’t have anything to do all day, I might not even put my pants on.” - Glamour Magazine
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Jennifer Lawrence's best quotes “I think people are fascinated with breasts that bounce. They are so used to seeing [fake ones]. People are confused [that mine bounce]! My breasts have a life of their own.” - The Sun
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Jennifer Lawrence's best quotes “You guys are just standing up because you feel bad that I fell and that’s really embarrassing, but thank you.” - 2013 Oscars acceptance speech
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Jennifer Lawrence's best quotes “I really would not call myself a fashion icon. I would call myself somebody who gets dressed by professionals. [It's like], 'Dance, monkey, dance' right on the red carpet.' I would call me more of a monkey.” - To E!
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Jennifer Lawrence's best quotes “If anybody even tries to whisper the word 'diet,' I'm like, 'You can go f– yourself.” - To Harper's Bizarre
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Jennifer Lawrence's best quotes "I was surprised at how little camel toe problem there was. I was expecting a lot more." - To E! on her Hunger Games jumpsuit
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Jennifer Lawrence's best quotes "If I were just your average 23-year-old girl and I called the police to say that there were strange men sleeping on my lawn and following me to Starbucks, they would leap into action." - To Vogue on the paparazzi
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Jennifer Lawrence's best quotes “I’m the fastest pee-er ever. I’m famous for it.” - Rolling Stone
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Jennifer Lawrence's best quotes “I can see the McDonalds right there. Wait, hold on, I didn’t say fries! I’m seeing you talk and all I’m seeing is me being pissed I didn’t get fries. And you have to remind them about ketchup because they never include ketchup, you have to ask for it. Cheapskates.” - Being interviewed on the Oscars red carpet
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Jennifer Lawrence's best quotes “I want to play a character I’ve never been before-a crazy serial killer like Charlize Theron in Monster. I’d love to have to shave my head.”
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Jennifer Lawrence's best quotes “This isn’t like an auction, right? You guys aren’t going to take it away?” - Backstage at the Oscars
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Jennifer Lawrence's best quotes “This isn’t like an auction, right? You guys aren’t going to take it away?” - Backstage at the Oscars
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Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has since apologised for publishing a number of naked images.
“I acted in haste just to get the post up and didn't really think things through. I'm sorry,” he said.
“At work we often have to make quick decisions. I made a really bad one today and then made it worse. I feel awful and am truly sorry.”
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