Dua Lipa files $15 million lawsuit against Samsung for unauthorized use of her image on TV packaging
Pop star Dua Lipa filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung on Friday in US District Court for the Central District of California, alleging the company used her photograph on television boxes without permission or compensation. The lawsuit alleges copyright infringement, trademark infringement, and violation of her right of publicity. According to the filing, Lipa first became aware of the unauthorized use in June 2025 after fans posted about it on social media, and Samsung ignored repeated cease-and-desist demands.
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All outlets report the core facts identically. The contrast is in emphasis: BBC specifies the image source (2024 Austin City Limits Festival) and includes fan social media reactions, while CNN and The Hill stress Samsung's continued disregard and The Hill highlights her commercial value. Reuters provides minimal detail.
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