In a now-viral video from Cannes, Kelly Rowland was filmed having what gave the impression to be a tense alternate with an usher on the premiere of Marcello Mio on Tuesday night.

Within the clip that circulated on social media, the singer navigated the purple carpet, posing for photographs and waving to onlooking followers. An usher directed her to ascend the steps of the Palais des Festivals, curbing her time in entrance of the cameras. As she made her method up the staircase, a bunch of ushers signaled for her to stroll on the suitable aspect. One usher, a girl in a black go well with, appeared to hurry the Future’s Little one alum, touching her arm. The usher then by chance stepped on the singer’s robe.

Rowland then appeared to inform the usher to not fear, smiling. Nonetheless, the usher persistently stored touching the singer’s arm and stated one thing that appeared to upset the artist. Rowland then reprimanded her, although it had little impact.

Finally, a person intervened, talking with the usher whereas Rowland tried to proceed up the steps. A lady accompanying Rowland additionally confronted the usher, seemingly questioning her actions. The usher then touched the lady accompanying the singer, seemingly pushing the group towards the theater’s doorways.

A lip studying knowledgeable advised Web page Six that Rowland appeared to inform the usher throughout their alternate, “Don’t speak to me like that. Don’t speak to me like that. You’re not my mom. I advised you to not speak to me like that.”

Crimson carpet safety at Cannes is understood for being strict, typically speeding attendees into the theater so movies can begin promptly with out delaying the pageant’s schedule. In 2018, Cannes prohibited selfies on the purple carpet to stop company from lingering outdoors earlier than screenings; those that break the principles are sometimes met with their telephones being grabbed or safety protecting the digicam lens.

The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to Rowland’s rep.