Dua Lipa Hits Samsung with $15M Lawsuit Over TV Box Photo Fiasco

Dua Lipa, a well-known pop singer, has filed a lawsuit against Samsung, claiming the company used her image on their TV packaging without her permission. According to the lawsuit, Samsung put a photo of Dua Lipa's face on boxes for their televisions sold in the United States. The photo was taken during her performance at the 2024 Austin City Limits Festival, and Dua Lipa owns the copyright to that image. She says she did not give Samsung permission to use her photo, and she is now asking for $15 million in damages.

Dua Lipa first learned about her image being used on Samsung TV boxes in June 2025. Fans noticed her face on the packaging and started posting about it on social media, calling it the 'Dua Lipa TV Box. ' Some fans even joked that they would buy the TV just because her picture was on the box. Dua Lipa's legal team says they contacted Samsung several times, asking them to stop using her image, but the company did not respond to their requests. The lawsuit accuses Samsung of copyright infringement, trademark infringement, and misusing Dua Lipa's likeness to sell more TVs.

Samsung responded to the lawsuit by saying they got the image from a third-party partner, who assured them that all permissions had been secured. Samsung says they did not intend to misuse Dua Lipa's image and that they respect her and the rights of all artists. The company says they are open to working with Dua Lipa's team to resolve the issue. Dua Lipa is known for working with many famous brands, including Puma, Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Apple, Porsche, and Chanel. She recently became a global ambassador for Nespresso, and her latest album, Radical Optimism, was released in 2024. The case is now in court, and both sides are trying to find a solution. This situation highlights the importance of respecting artists' rights and getting proper permission before using someone's image for commercial purposes.