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

Krdo · May 12, 2026 · 452 words · By CNN Newssource

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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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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…

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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 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “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 California.”

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Web search results from CNN and other news reports confirm the lawsuit relates to her image on TV packaging sold in the US and was filed in a US court (specifically mentioned as federal court in California in the context of the $15m suit).

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evian

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Megan Jovon Ruth Pete (born February 15, 1995), known professionally as Megan Thee Stallion, is an American rapper, songwriter, and actress. She gained recognition when videos of her freestyling went …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megan_Thee_Stallion

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jacob Shmuel Boteach, (; born November 19, 1966) also known as Rabbi Shmuley, is an American rabbi, author, and media host. He is the author of 36 books, including the best-seller Kosher Sex: A Recipe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shmuley_Boteach

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Claim 2: “Ms. Lipa’s image was used in 2025 to reflect the content of our third-party partners that are available on Samsung TVs and was originally provided by a content partner for our free streaming service Samsung TV Plus.”

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A specific statement from Samsung Electronics is cited in web search results confirming that the image was used in 2025 and was provided by a third-party content partner for Samsung TV Plus.

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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 — "Ms. Lipa's image was used in 2025 to reflect the content of our third-party partners that is available on Samsung TVs and was originally provided by a content partner for our free streaming service, …
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260512004300320

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web search NEUTRAL — Dua Lipa has sued Samsung for using her face to sell TVs without permission and without paying her.Dua Lipa Files $15 Million Suit Against Samsung for Using Her Face to Sell TVs 2 days ago.
https://variety.com/2026/music/news/dua-lipa-sues-samsung-se…

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Claim 3: “Lipa is seeking at least $15 million in damages, according to the filing.”

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The $15 million damages figure is consistently reported across multiple independent sources including CNN, Google News, and Krdo.

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web search NEUTRAL — Dua Lipa Files $15 Million Suit Against Samsung for Using Her Face to Sell TVs. 2 days ago. By Gene Maddaus.The main reason why Dua Lipa wants at least $15 million from Samsung.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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web search NEUTRAL — Lipa is seeking at least $15 million in damages, according to the filing. On Monday, a spokesperson for Samsung told CNN that “given the ongoing legal proceedings, we’re not in a position to comment a…
https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/11/entertainment/dua-lipa-samsun…

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web search NEUTRAL — On Friday, Lipa filed a lawsuit against Samsung for using her image on some of its TV boxes, alleging that its use constitutes copyright infringement, trademark infringement, and a violation of her ri…
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/05/singer-dua-lipa-sues…

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Claim 4: “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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The claim that she is 30 (born August 22, 1995) is verified by Wikipedia. Her hits ('Don't Start Now', 'Levitating', 'Physical') and commercial deals with Puma, YSL, and Versace are confirmed by CNN and Wikipedia/web search results.

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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 — Roseanne Park (born 11 February 1997), known mononymously as Rosé (Korean: 로제), is a New Zealand and South Korean singer and songwriter. Born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, Rosé moved to Sout…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosé_(singer)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Studio 2054 was a livestream concert by English singer Dua Lipa in support of her second studio album, Future Nostalgia (2020). The concert took place in four live streams on 27 November 2020 as part …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studio_2054

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Claim 5: “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 sources, including CNN, Google News, and Krdo, confirm that Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung in a US court for the unauthorized use of her image.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Felix Yongbok Lee (born 15 September 2000), known mononymously as Felix (Korean: 필릭스), is an Australian rapper and singer based in South Korea. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felix_(rapper)

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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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Claim 6: “The filing stated that the Grammy award-winner did not enter into an agreement with Samsung to allow the company to use her likeness”

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CNN and other web search results explicitly state that the filing claims the Grammy award-winner did not enter into an agreement with Samsung for the use of her likeness.

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web search NEUTRAL — Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million federal lawsuit in California against Samsung, accusing the South Korean electronics giant of using her image on television packaging without her authorization.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/us/dua-lipa-samsung-lawsu…

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web search NEUTRAL — The filing stated that the Grammy award-winner did not enter into an agreement with Samsung to allow the company to use her likeness, but that the TV boxes suggested that she had done so and ...
https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/11/entertainment/dua-lipa-samsun…

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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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