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The clown-faced image controversy is heading towards a disastrous end. Pia Malihi, publicist of Travis Kelce, recently posted an image of Taylor Swift on Instagram with a clown emoji superimposed on her face. The incident has already set the internet abuzz. Now the controversy has taken a new turn.

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With the involvement of Dave Portnoy, the Barstool President, things are at unrest even after a couple of days. Known for his controversial bravery, Portnoy has stirred the pot yet again, this time targeting Kelce’s publicist for her Instagram post.

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Dave Portnoy at his controversial best

Dave Portnoy, who has been closely following the rumored relationship between NFL star Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, took to Twitter to express his disapproval of Malihi’s actions. After his “Snake in the Grass” remarks, he has caught the publicist off-guard for her seemingly unintentional mistake. He posted an Instagram story lashing out at Pia over her birthday post that has already shaken up the Swifties.

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Taking no hold on his speaking at-volume composure, Dave said, “If Travis and Taylor are really madly in love and care about each other as much as it seems, and Travis’ PR agent posts or reposts, whatever you wanna say, a picture of Taylor Swift with a clown emoji intentionally, I think ya gotta go. I think ya gotta go.” Do these words hint at the publicist’s disposal from Kelce’s portfolio eventually? Only time will tell. Meanwhile, Dave Portnoy brought one more interesting turn to the controversy.

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The Scooter Braun angle to the spat

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Pia Malihi is not an unknown face. She has previously worked with prominent clients, such as Coach, House of Bijan, Dwayne Johnson, Scooter Braun, and Justin Baldoni. While some have criticized Malihi for her unprofessional behavior, others have defended her, suggesting that the incident was a mistake and that she doesn’t deserve the hate she’s been receiving.

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This act was interpreted by many as an indirect criticism of the singer. As Dave Portnoy continues to play a crucial role, this controversy is particularly interesting, given his past interactions with Scooter Braun. After a social media spat with Braun in 2020, Portnoy had promised not to tweet about him again. “Oh, and the last part, those who’re like, it’s too harsh, you know who she used to work for, Pia? Drumroll, please! Scooter Braun. Scooter Braun! I think she’s gotta go,” Dave said, adding the Scooter Braun angle to it.

However, with Braun’s past ties to Malihi now coming to light, it appears that Portnoy couldn’t resist getting involved. Will this incident affect Travis Kelce’s public image? How will Taylor Swift respond? And what will be the next move for Dave Portnoy?

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