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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.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jennifer Lopez Finds Herself in Legal Trouble With Paparazzi
Jennifer Lopez has always been active on social media, but award-show season snapshots might have gotten her into hot water with photographers. The 55-year-old superstar was it with copyright infringement claims for two photos from a Golden Globes pre-party in January, according to Billboard. The dual lawsuits, filed by photographer Edwin Blanco and photo agency BackGrid USA on May 17, indicate they are the owners of two of the images from Amazon MGM Studios x Vanity Fair Party at Bar Marmont in Los Angeles. She shared the set on her Instagram and X accounts on Jan. 5 with the caption, "GG Weekend Glamour ✨🤍." 'Ms. Lopez's unauthorized use of the Images is commercial in nature, intended for the purpose of self-promotion,' attorney Peter Perkowski wrote in the lawsuit. 'For example, Ms. Lopez used the images to spotlight the designer of her clothing and jewelry, leveraging the publicity from the event to promote her fashion affiliations and brand partnerships.' The lawsuit alleges that the photo agency and Blanco were in contact with Lopez's team and an agreement had been worked out for payment. Per the BBC, the agreement has not been signed yet. If the lawsuit proceeds, BackGrid and Blanco could receive damaged for up to $150,000 per photo, per the federal Copyright Act. Celebrities often find themselves in a tricky situation when it comes to paparazzi photos because they do not own the rights to them. The Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment Law Blog describes it as "copyright trolling." It's a situation when "a celebrity posts a photo of themself, taken by a paparazzo, onto their Instagram page without paying the photographer a licensing fee." A photographer will scour the internet for that image and then file a copyright infringement suit for unauthorized use of the photo. Men's Journal reached out to Jennifer Lopez's representative for a response.
Roya News
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Roya News
Jennifer Lopez sued for posting photos of herself without permission
Jennifer Lopez is currently facing a lawsuit over the unauthorized use of photographs taken at a recent Hollywood event. The singer and actress shared images of herself arriving at the Amazon MGM Studios and Vanity Fair Party in Los Angeles, held the night before this year's Golden Globes in January. Photographer Edwin Blanco and the paparazzi agency Backgrid, for whom Blanco works, have each filed separate lawsuits claiming copyright ownership of two specific photos. They argue that Lopez used these images "to promote Ms Lopez's public appearances, boost user engagement, increase shareability, and lend credibility to her branded content." Backgrid and Blanco are seeking damages of up to USD 150,000 per photo. The photographs in question show Lopez dressed in a white gown and a white faux fur coat outside the Chateau Marmont venue. She posted the images on Instagram and X under the caption "GG Weekend Glamour," and the photos were subsequently circulated widely by fan and fashion accounts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) The lawsuits state, "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." Under copyright law, the rights to photographs belong to the photographer or the agency, not the subjects in the images. They control how the photos are used and can demand licensing fees for their distribution. According to legal filings, Backgrid and Blanco reached out to Lopez's representatives after the photos were posted, reportedly agreeing on a payment deal. However, Lopez has not yet signed the agreement. This is not Lopez's first legal dispute over image rights; she faced similar lawsuits in 2019 and 2020 for sharing photos taken by others. Other high-profile celebrities, such as Dua Lipa, Gigi Hadid, and Khloe Kardashian, have also been involved in comparable copyright infringement cases.
