Pop Singer Accuses Samsung of Using Copyrighted Image in TV Ads
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At a glance
- Pop singer Dua Lipa has alleged that electronics manufacturer Samsung used a copyrighted image of her face to sell televisions.
- The allegation centers on the unauthorized use of the recording artist's likeness in promotional materials intended to market Samsung's television products.
- Samsung is a global leader in the production of consumer electronics, while Dua Lipa is a prominent figure in the contemporary pop music industry.
Pop singer Dua Lipa has alleged that electronics manufacturer Samsung used a copyrighted image of her face to sell televisions.
The development was reported by CBS News on May 12, 2026.
The allegation centers on the unauthorized use of the recording artist’s likeness in promotional materials intended to market Samsung’s television products. The claim specifically involves the use of a copyrighted image of the singer’s face.
Samsung is a global leader in the production of consumer electronics, while Dua Lipa is a prominent figure in the contemporary pop music industry.