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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
BBC News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Jennifer Lopez sued in copyright case for posting photos of herself
Jennifer Lopez is being sued for posting photos of herself at a Hollywood party, with the photographer and a paparazzi agency saying she failed to get permission to use them. The singer and actress shared pictures on social media of herself arriving at the Amazon MGM Studios and Vanity Fair Party in Los Angeles the night before this year's Golden Globes in January. Photographer Edwin Blanco and Backgrid, the agency he was working for, have each filed lawsuits saying they own the copyright to two photos. The pictures were used "to promote Ms Lopez's public appearances, boost user engagement, increase shareability, and lend credibility to her branded content", they argue. Backgrid and Mr Blanco are seeking up to $150,000 (£112,000) damages each per photo. The pictures showed the star in a white dress and a white faux fur coat outside the party at Chateau Marmont. She posted them on Instagram and X with the caption "GG Weekend Glamour", and they were then shared by numerous fan and fashion pages. "Ms Lopez's unauthorised use of the Images is commercial in nature, intended for the purpose of self-promotion," the lawsuits said. "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." Any person who is in a photo doesn't own the copyright to the picture - that usually belongs to the photographer or the company they work for, and they can decide who can use it and how much they must pay. The legal documents say Backgrid and Mr Blanco contacted Lopez's representatives after she posted them and agreed a deal and payment, but that she has not yet signed the agreement. BBC News has asked Lopez's representatives for a response. The star has faced legal action before - in 2019 and again in 2020 - for sharing photos taken of her by others. Celebrities including Dua Lipa, Gigi Hadid and Khloe Kardashian, have also been on the receiving end of similar legal complaints. Photography Jennifer Lopez
BBC News
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Jennifer Lopez face court wahala afta she post fotos of hersef
One photograph and one paparazzi agency don sue Jennifer Lopez on top accuse say she post her fotos for one Hollywood party. Di pipo wey sue her say she no get permission to use di fotos. Di ogbonge singer and actress bin share fotos on social media of herself as she land for di Amazon MGM Studios and Vanity Fair Party for Los Angeles, di night bifor dis year's Golden Globes for January. Photographer Edwin Blanco and Backgrid, di agency e dey work wit, don each file lawsuits say dem get di copyright to two fotos. Dem use di pictures "promote Ms Lopez public appearances, boost user engagement, increase shareability, and lend credibility to her branded content", dem argue. Backgrid and Oga Blanco dey seek up to $150,000 (£112,000) damages each per foto. Di picture show di star for inside one white dress and white faux fur coat for outside di party for Chateau Marmont. She post dem on Instagram and X wit di caption "GG Weekend Glamour", and plenty of dia fans and fashion pages share am. "Ms Lopez unauthorised use of di Images dey commercial in nature, and di reason na for self-promotion," di lawsuits tok. "For example, Ms Lopez use di Images to spotlight di pesin wey design her clothing and jewellery, she use di publicity from di event to promote her fashion affiliations and brand partnerships." Pesin wey dey picture no get di copyright to di picture – na di photographer or di company dem dey work for get am, and dem fit decide who fit use am and how much dem must pay. Di legal documents say Backgrid and Oga Blanco bin contact Lopez representatives afta she post dem and dem agree to a deal and payment, but she neva sigh di agreement. BBC News don ask Lopez representatives for a response. Di star don face legal action bifor – for 2019 and again for 2020 – sake of say she share fotos wey pipo take her. Celebrities including Dua Lipa, Gigi Hadid and Khloe Kardashian, bin don also face similar legal complaints.
BBC News
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Jennifer Lopez sued for posting paparazzi photos of herself
Jennifer Lopez is being sued for posting photos of herself at a Hollywood party, with the photographer and a paparazzi agency saying she failed to get permission to use singer and actress shared pictures on social media of herself arriving at the Amazon MGM Studios and Vanity Fair Party in Los Angeles the night before this year's Golden Globes in Edwin Blanco and Backgrid, the agency he was working for, have each filed lawsuits saying they own the copyright to two pictures were used "to promote Ms Lopez's public appearances, boost user engagement, increase shareability, and lend credibility to her branded content", they argue. Backgrid and Mr Blanco are seeking up to $150,000 (£112,000) damages each per pictures showed the star in a white dress and a white faux fur coat outside the party at Chateau posted them on Instagram and X with the caption "GG Weekend Glamour", and they were then shared by numerous fan and fashion pages."Ms Lopez's unauthorised use of the Images is commercial in nature, intended for the purpose of self-promotion," the lawsuits said."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."Any person who is in a photo doesn't own the copyright to the picture - that usually belongs to the photographer or the company they work for, and they can decide who can use it and how much they must legal documents say Backgrid and Mr Blanco contacted Lopez's representatives after she posted them and agreed a deal and payment, but that she has not yet signed the News has asked Lopez's representatives for a star has faced legal action before - in 2019 and again in 2020 - for sharing photos taken of her by including Dua Lipa, Gigi Hadid and Khloe Kardashian, have also been on the receiving end of similar legal complaints.
