Dua Lipa suing Samsung for $15 million for allegedly using her image on TV packaging

Krdo · May 11, 2026 · 346 words · By CNN Newssource

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What to know about Dua Lipa suing Samsung for $15 million for allegedly using her image on TV packaging

Dua Lipa suing Samsung for $15 million for allegedly using her image on TV packaging By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Dua Lipa is suing South Korean technology firm Samsung in a US court for using an image of her without her consent.

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Why it matters

The complaint relates to the use of a photograph of the British singer on cardboard packaging for Samsung television sets sold across the US, according to legal papers filed Friday in federal court at the United States District Court Central District of…

Common ground

Former model Lipa, 30, has become a global megastar in recent years, with hits including “Don’t Start Now,” “Levitating” and “Physical,” and has signed a raft of commercial deals with brands such as Puma, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “hits including “Don’t Start Now,” “Levitating” and “Physical,””

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The evidence provided for this claim consists of search results for 'Dua' as an Islamic prayer, which is irrelevant to the singer's discography. No evidence was provided confirming these specific song titles in the 'Evidence for claim 4' section.

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web search NEUTRAL — An Indonesian Muslim man doing dua In Islamic thought, du'ā' is considered both an act of worship and the most spontaneous and ordinary appeal to God. [5] It fulfils three theological purposes: praise…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dua

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web search NEUTRAL — Read Rabbana Duas from Quran, Hajj Duas, Islamic Supplications with Arabic text and translations. You can find and learn Duas for everything that you do in your daily life within this collection. Also…
https://www.islamicfinder.org/duas/

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web search NEUTRAL — Discover authentic daily duas with translations and meanings to enrich your routine prayers and strengthen your connection with Allah.
https://www.alim.org/duas/daily-duas/

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Claim 2: “legal papers filed Friday in federal court at the United States District Court Central District of California”

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The provided web search results for this specific claim are generic legal help pages for Washington state and do not mention the Dua Lipa lawsuit or the Central District of California.

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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 4, 2026 · Frequently asked questions and valuable resources for finding and hiring an attorney or other licensed legal practitioner in Washington state, also in Spanish and Chinese.
https://www.wsba.org/for-the-public/find-legal-help

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web search NEUTRAL — NJP provides legal assistance to eligible low-income families and individuals needing help with civil (non-criminal) legal problems in Washington state. View our Frequently Asked Questions for more in…
https://nwjustice.org/get-legal-help

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web search NEUTRAL — Washington Legal Messengers of Seattle, WA provides legal process, messenger and research services to the Puget Sound area.
https://www.washingtonlegalmessengers.com/

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Claim 3: “Former model Lipa, 30”

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Wikipedia confirms she worked as a model, but her birth date is August 22, 1995. As of the current date (and the 2025/2026 dates mentioned in other evidence), she would be 29 or 30, but the claim 'Former model Lipa, 30' is partially verified by Wikipedia's mention of her modeling, while her exact age depends on the specific date of the filing. However, the evidence provided for this specific claim index is mostly irrelevant (Sean Paul songs, biography links), though Wikipedia confirms the modeling part.

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web search NEUTRAL — Lipa was featured on Sean Paul's single "No Lie", released in November 2016,[50] which reached number ten in the UK.[51] The song became a top-ten hit in ten countries six years after its release, and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dua_Lipa

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web search NEUTRAL — A viral social media claim linking Gal Gadot and Dua Lipa to an alleged Met Gala confrontation has reignited heated online debates over celebrity politics, Zionism accusations, and Israel-Palestine te…
https://poprant.indiatimes.com/trending/did-dua-lipa-confron…

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web search NEUTRAL — Dua Lipa - Biography: Historical and Celebrity Profiles.
https://www.biography.com/musicians/dua-lipa

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Claim 4: “the Grammy award-winner”

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Wikipedia and GRAMMY.com explicitly confirm that Dua Lipa has won three Grammy Awards.

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web search NEUTRAL — Her accolades include seven Brit Awards and three Grammy Awards. Lipa worked as a model before venturing into music and signing with Warner Bros.Barr, Sabrina (19 February 2020). "Dua Lipa: Eight of t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dua_Lipa

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web search NEUTRAL — Read more about Dua Lipa GRAMMY History and other GRAMMY-winning and GRAMMY-nominated artists on GRAMMY.com.
https://www.grammy.com/artists/dua-lipa/243376

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web search NEUTRAL — Watch Dua Lipa's speech for Best Pop Vocal Album for Future Nostalgia at the 63rd GRAMMY Awards.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4daHlqAtmU

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Claim 5: “Lipa is seeking at least $15 million in damages”

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Although the 'Evidence for claim 8' section was empty, the evidence provided for claims 0, 1, and 7 explicitly mentions she is seeking 'at least $15 million' in damages.

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Claim 6: “has signed a raft of commercial deals with brands such as Puma, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace.”

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Confirmed by BBC News and multiple web search results stating she has commercial partnerships with Puma, Versace, and Yves Saint Laurent.

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web search NEUTRAL — Dua Lipa has been described by the media as a fashion icon.[240][241] For a Versace dress and Bulgari diamonds she was rated as one of the "best" dressed celebrities of the 61st Annual Grammy Awards c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dua_Lipa

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web search NEUTRAL — Lipa has a number of commercial partnerships with brands including Puma, Versace, and Yves Saint Laurent, as referenced in the court filing. She has also collaborated with brands like Apple, Porsche a…
https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/business/2026/05/dua-lipa-sues-s…

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Claim 7: “Dua Lipa is suing South Korean technology firm Samsung in a US court for using an image of her without her consent.”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for the unauthorized use of her image.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter (born May 11, 1999) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She first gained prominence starring as Maya Hart on the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World (2014–2017…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabrina_Carpenter

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dua Lipa ( DOO-ə LEE-pə, Albanian pronunciation: [ˈdua ˈlipa] ; born 22 August 1995) is an English singer and songwriter. Her accolades include seven Brit Awards and three Grammy Awards. Lipa worked …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dua_Lipa

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jennie Kim (Korean: 김제니; born January 16, 1996), known mononymously as Jennie, is a South Korean singer, rapper, songwriter, and actress. Born in South Korea, she moved to New Zealand in 2004 and retu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennie_(singer)

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Claim 8: “Ms. Lipa brings this action against Samsung for copyright infringement, trademark infringement, and violation of her right of publicity”

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Multiple sources (Android Authority, AOL, and others) confirm the lawsuit alleges copyright infringement, trademark infringement, and violation of the right of publicity.

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web search NEUTRAL — Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for copyright and trademark infringement. The lawsuit alleges Samsung used her photos without permission.The complaint claims that Samsung has infringed Lipa’s copyrights, tr…
https://www.androidauthority.com/dua-lipa-samsung-suit-36655…

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web search NEUTRAL — Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million for using her face to sell TVs. 5 hours ago. By Carly Thomas.Dua Lipa Is Suing Samsung for at Least $15 Million, Claiming They Used Her Face to Sell TVs Without P…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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web search NEUTRAL — Need to know. Dua Lipa is suing Samsung over allegations that the company used her image on TV packaging without her permission. The lawsuit claims the use of the image falsely suggests the Grammy win…
https://www.aol.com/articles/dua-lipa-suing-samsung-least-19…

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Claim 9: “The complaint relates to the use of a photograph of the British singer on cardboard packaging for Samsung television sets sold across the US”

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Multiple sources explicitly state the lawsuit concerns the use of her photograph on cardboard packaging for Samsung televisions sold in the US.

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web search NEUTRAL — Samsung's TV packaging featuring Dua Lipa (Lipa's complaint filing).Lipa first became aware of her appearance on Samsung boxes in June 2025, the lawsuit said. Fans on social media also began posting a…
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce9pvp210zdo

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web search NEUTRAL — Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for at least $15m (£11m, A$20.6m), alleging that the electronics company used a photo of her to sell its TVs without financially compensating her or seeking her permission.
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/may/11/dua-lipa-sues-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Her lawyers said Samsung has used it without her permission on the packaging for a “significant portion” of the televisions it has sold in the United States since last year. “Ms. Lipa did not allow an…
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/us/dua-lipa-samsung-lawsu…

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