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Express Tribune
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
JoJo Siwa receives rose bouquet from Chris Hughes amid intimate moment in London
JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes were photographed sharing affectionate moments during a reunion at London's Heathrow Airport on Sunday, 25 May. The 22-year-old performer was met with a bouquet of red and pink roses by Hughes, 32, sparking further speculation about their relationship. Photos captured by TMZ showed the pair embracing warmly. In one image, Hughes kissed Siwa's forehead, while in another, she leaned into his chest as he held her close. They were also seen holding hands and smiling at each other in a carpark, where Hughes was pictured cupping her face. Photo: Backgrid Their outing comes shortly after Siwa acknowledged their growing closeness during an appearance at the opening of Universal Studios' Epic Universe in Orlando. 'Things are going great,' she said in a video shared via E! News. The two met while competing on Celebrity Big Brother UK earlier this year. Throughout the series, their strong bond was evident through shared private notes, late-night conversations, and affectionate gestures. Hughes, known for Love Island UK, also publicly supported Siwa when she faced homophobic remarks on the show. Siwa later clarified her sexuality, saying she now identifies as queer. While Siwa has stated her recent breakup with Kath Ebbs was unrelated to Hughes, fans continue to watch the evolving relationship between the two.
Al Bawaba
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Jennifer Lopez sued for $300K over Instagram photos of herself — here's why it could happen again
ALBAWABA - Jennifer Lopez faces $300K lawsuit for reposting her own photos. Jennifer Lopez, a global superstar, is facing a potentially massive lawsuit after a photographer and his agency filed a complaint against her, accusing her of reposting images that he took of her without first obtaining permission from him. Before, the singer and actress, who is 55 years old, had previously published photographs of herself at the pre-Golden Globes party that took place in Los Angeles in January of last year. The event was arranged by Amazon MGM Studios and Vanity Fair. She wore a white Silvia Cherassi dress with a V-neck and floral design, which she matched with a beautiful fur coat, Gianvito Rossi shoes, and a Chanel purse. Lopez appeared to be wearing an elegant outfit in the image. Jennifer Lopez Instagram profile In addition to the post, Lopez included a straightforward caption that read, "GG Weekend Glamour." The article ended up costing her thousands of dollars, which she had not anticipated. Photographer Edwin Blanco and Backgrid, the organization that owns the rights, have filed two separate cases, each of which seeks reimbursement of up to $150,000 per image, for a total of $300,000. The claims assert that the usage of the images was for commercial purposes. According to the legal documents, Lopez utilized the photos in order to enhance her presence in the media and for the purpose of promoting her collaborations with fashion designers and businesses. Additionally, the photographer and his agency stated that they have established communication with Jennifer's representatives in order to discuss the possibility of striking a financial deal; however, they have not yet signed the agreement. Lopez is not the first person to be sued for uploading images of herself on social media; this is not the first time she has been sued. The lawsuits that she was subjected to in 2019 and 2020 were very similar to one another, and both of them resulted in out-of-court settlements, the specifics of which were not released. In the realm of celebrities, it seems that this practice is growing more widespread, as evidenced by the fact that big names such as Gigi Hadid, Khloé Kardashian, and Dua Lipa are being the targets of similar lawsuits. In spite of the fact that Jennifer took the photographs herself, it is important to point out that the law says that the photographer is the owner of the copyright, and not the person who represents themselves in the photograph.
News18
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Jennifer Lopez Faces $150K Lawsuit For Misusing Paparazzi Pics, Her 3rd Offence
Last Updated: Jennifer Lopez faces her third lawsuit for unauthorised use of paparazzi photos on social media. Photographer Edwin Blanco and Backgrid seek $150,000 per photo. Jennifer Lopez is facing her third legal battle over unauthorised use of paparazzi photos on her social media. This time, she is being sued for sharing pictures of herself at a Hollywood event on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. According to a BBC report, the photographer and his agency are seeking $150,000 in damages for each photo. Photographer Edwin Blanco and his agency, Backgrid, claim that Jennifer used their photos without permission. The images in question were taken when she arrived at the Amazon MGM Studios and Vanity Fair Party in Los Angeles the night before the Golden Globes in January. They argue that Jennifer posted the photos with the caption 'GG Weekend Glamour" to enhance her public image and promote her brand. The photos were widely shared by fans and fashion pages and featured her in a white dress and matching faux fur coat outside Chateau Marmont. The lawsuits assert that Jennifer's use of the images was for self-promotion, highlighting her fashion and brand affiliations. The lawsuits reportedly said, 'Ms Lopez's unauthorised use of the Images is commercial in nature, intended for the purpose of self-promotion. For example, Ms Lopez used the Images to spotlight the designer of her clothing and jewellery, leveraging the publicity from the event to promote her fashion affiliations and brand partnerships." This legal action marks the third instance of Jennifer facing similar lawsuits; she was previously sued in 2019 and 2020 for sharing photos without permission. Other celebrities like Dua Lipa, Gigi Hadid, and Khloe Kardashian have also encountered similar issues. In the past, Jennifer was sued by Splash News and Picture Agency in October 2019 for $150,000 for posting a photo of herself and Alex Rodriguez. In April 2020, photographer Steve Sands sought damages for unauthorized use of his image by Jennifer and her production company, Nuyorican Productions. Most recently, in January 2025, Edwin Blanco and Backgrid USA sued her for sharing unlicensed paparazzi photos from a Hollywood party, asking for up to $150,000 per image. First Published: May 21, 2025, 15:07 IST
India Today
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Paparazzi sues Jennifer Lopez for posting pics without permission
Singer-actor Jennifer Lopez is being sued for sharing paparazzi photos of herself from a Hollywood party on social media. Photographer Edwin Blanco and his agency, Backgrid, allege that Lopez used the photos without obtaining their to a BBC report, the photographer and his agency are seeking US dollar 150,000 in damages for each 55-year-old actor posted photos on social media of herself arriving at the Amazon MGM Studios and Vanity Fair Party in Los Angeles, held the night before the Golden Globes in The agency argued that the photos were used "to promote Ms Lopez's public appearances, enhance user engagement, boost shareability, and add credibility to her branded content."The photos showed Lopez in a white dress and a matching faux fur coat outside the party at Chateau lawsuit stated, 'Ms Lopez's unauthorised use of the Images is commercial in nature, intended for the purpose of self-promotion. For example, Ms Lopez used the Images to spotlight the designer of her clothing and jewellery, leveraging the publicity from the event to promote her fashion affiliations and brand partnerships."This isn't the first time JLo has faced legal trouble for posting photos without permission, she was previously sued in both 2019 and 2020 for similar Watch
Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Jennifer Lopez sued for posting paparazzi pictures of herself; damages filed for $150K per photo
Singer-actor Jennifer Lopez is being sued for posting paparazzi pictures of herself at a Hollywood party on her X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. A BBC report claims that damages worth $150K are being sought per photo by the photographer and his paparazzi agency. (Also Read: Jennifer Lopez suffers facial injury with black eye and cuts; posts pic with doctor who 'stitched her up') Photographer Edwin Blanco and his agency, Backgrid, claim that Jennifer used the pictures without their permission. She posted pictures of herself arriving at the Amazon MGM Studios and Vanity Fair Party in Los Angeles the night before the Golden Globes in January. Both Edwin and Backgrid have filed lawsuits against her, claiming copyright for two photos she posted. They argued that the pictures were used 'to promote Ms Lopez's public appearances, boost user engagement, increase shareability, and lend credibility to her branded content.' JLo posted the pictures on her social media with the caption 'GG Weekend Glamour,' and they were re-shared by numerous fans and fashion pages, states the publication. She was dressed in a white dress and a matching faux fur coat outside of Chateau Marmont. A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) The lawsuits reportedly said, 'Ms Lopez's unauthorised use of the Images is commercial in nature, intended for the purpose of self-promotion. For example, Ms Lopez used the Images to spotlight the designer of her clothing and jewellery, leveraging the publicity from the event to promote her fashion affiliations and brand partnerships.' This is not the first time JLo has faced legal action for sharing photos without permission. She was also sued in 2019 and 2020 for doing the same. Dua Lipa, Gigi Hadid and Khloe Kardashian have also faced similar legal complaints in the past. The legal documents also reportedly state that Backgrid and Edwin contacted the singer-actor's representatives to agree on a deal and payment for the pictures, but she did not sign the agreement.
