Singer Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million for using her image on TV boxes

Dua Lipa is making headlines for her latest legal battle with tech giant Samsung. The pop star has filed a lawsuit claiming that Samsung unlawfully used her image on their television packaging without her permission, seeking $15 million in damages. The lawsuit, submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, centers around a specific image titled 'Dua Lipa – Backstage at Austin City Limits, 2024,' which Lipa asserts she holds exclusive rights to. According to the court documents, Lipa's image appeared on the boxes of various television models that Samsung marketed and sold across the United States. Lipa reportedly became aware of the unauthorized use around June 2025 and promptly notified Samsung, demanding that they stop the distribution of the affected products. However, her complaint alleges that Samsung responded with indifference, allowing the infringing boxes to remain available on the market. The lawsuit emphasizes that Lipa never consented to the use of her likeness on Samsung's packaging, highlighting her right to publicity and the potential harm to her brand.