Dua Lipa Files Explosive Lawsuit Against Samsung

Added: 2026-05-19

[00:00:00]Pop superstar Dua Lipa is taking legal action against Samsung in a massive $15 million lawsuit accusing the tech giant of using her image to sell televisions without her permission. According to court documents filed in California and reviewed by entertainment outlets, [music] the singer claims Samsung placed a copyrighted backstage photo of her >> [music] >> on the front of TV packaging and used it to market products across the United States without consent or payment. The complaint says the image was taken during the 2024 Austin City Limits Festival and that [music] Dua Lipa personally owns the rights to the photograph. The lawsuit alleges Samsung continued distributing and selling the televisions even after the singer requested the company stop using her likeness in June 2025. Court filings describe [music] Samsung's response as dismissive and callous while accusing the company of intentionally creating a false impression [music] that Dua Lipa endorsed the televisions. The singer's legal team argues the unauthorized use damaged her brand and violated [music] copyright law, trademark protections, the California right of publicity statute, [music] and federal advertising laws under the Lanham Act. The filing also claims Samsung profited heavily from the implied celebrity endorsement while refusing repeated demands to remove the packaging from stores.

[00:01:29]>> [music] >> Dua Lipa is now seeking financial damages along with an injunction to stop the products from being sold with her image attached. The case has already sparked major debate online because the singer is known for carefully selected [music] partnerships with global brands including Puma, Porsche, Apple, >> [music] >> Chanel, Tiffany & Co., Yves Saint Laurent Beauty, and Bulgari, making the alleged unauthorized use of her likeness even more controversial. Neither Samsung nor Dua Lipa's representatives have publicly commented further on the lawsuit at this time. What do you think about Dua Lipa suing Samsung for allegedly using her image without permission? Do you believe celebrities should have stronger protection over their likeness and endorsements? Share [music] your thoughts in the comments and don't forget to subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications for more breaking entertainment news updates. [music]