Samsung has officially answered the $15million lawsuit filed against them by Dua Lipa, denying the claims made by the singer.
The artist filed the lawsuit against the electronics giant earlier this month, accusing the company of using her image without approval to help market televisions.
The complaint focuses on cardboard TV packaging released by the brand in 2025, which allegedly featured a photo of the singer without compensation or permission being granted beforehand.
According to the lawsuit, her legal representatives attempted to stop Samsung from continuing to use the image, but claimed the company responded in a “dismissive and callous” manner. The filing also referenced reactions posted by fans on X/Twitter, where some users admitted the packaging influenced their interest in buying the TV.
“I’d get that TV just because Dua Lipa is on it,” one fan wrote, while another posted: “I wasn’t even planning on buying a tv but I saw the box so I decided to get it.”
The lawsuit includes allegations of copyright infringement, violations tied to California publicity rights laws, federal Lanham Act claims, and trademark related accusations.
Samsung has now issued a public response to the case and pushed back against the allegations made by the ‘Dance The Night’ hitmaker.
In a statement, Samsung explained: “The image of Dua Lipa was used in 2025 to display content from third-party partners available on Samsung TVs.
“Originally, the image was provided by a content partner for the free streaming service Samsung TV Plus. It was only used after the content partner had given explicit assurances that all necessary rights had been obtained – including use on sales packaging.”
The company also stated that it has “great respect for Dua Lipa” along with the intellectual property rights of artists, adding that it remains “open to a constructive solution” with the singer.
At this point, Dua Lipa’s representatives have not publicly addressed Samsung’s latest response.
Elsewhere, the singer recently curated the London Literature Festival 2026 at the Southbank Centre, surprised fans with an unexpected appearance during Tame Impala’s headline performance at The O2, and was also announced as part of the cast for a new A24 comedy titled Peaked.
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Liam Gallagher has fans talking again after hinting at the possibility of Oasis performing at Celtic Park in Glasgow during a future tour.
The legendary Britpop singer, who reunited with Oasis for their first live shows in 16 years during the Oasis Live '25 tour last year, has now added more fuel to rumours that the band could return to touring in 2027.
One fan asked Liam on X/Twitter: “How you feeling about playing Celtic Park by the way?”
Sending supporters into a frenzy, Liam replied: “How you feeling about us possibly playing Celtic Park?”
Most fans seemed excited by the idea of a Celtic Park show, although a few Rangers supporters were not too pleased by the comment.
One fan responded: "DONT DO THIS TO ME LIAM RANGERS TILL I DIE (sic)."
Liam is well known for joking around with fans online, so many people believe he may simply be having fun with the speculation.
Earlier this week, a source spoke to the Sunday Mail about the possibility of Oasis returning to Scotland, saying: “Nothing has been finalised and it is early days but the Gallagher brothers are very keen to tour in 2027 and a return to Scotland would be a no brainer if a deal can be done.
“There has been talk of new songs and the 2025 gigs were a massive success globally so who wouldn’t want to continue.
“Playing Murrayfield again could be a possibility, and Hampden Park is also in contention, but Liam and Noel are big Celtic fans and they would love to play Celtic Park.
“Their mum Peggy was born in Ireland and is a huge Celtic supporter so if a deal could be done to play Parkhead they would be delighted.
“Things are at an early stage but there would be the potential for stadiums to be free towards the end of May.”
Liam also told fans during a recent show in Rome, Italy that he plans to return to the city in 2027, saying, “without a doubt. 100 per cent."
At the same time, Liam and Noel are preparing to sit down together for their first joint interview in 25 years as part of a new Oasis documentary.
The brothers, who famously spent years feuding, joined forces with Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight for the upcoming documentary, which is set to arrive on September 11.
Knight shared: “I genuinely cannot wait for the world to see this film. I believe it captures the spirit and emotion of a global cultural moment and does justice to the wit and genius of two exceptional people'.
“I wanted to tell the story of the brothers and the band, but just as important, the story of the fans whose lives the music has touched and sometimes changed forever.
“It is also the story of how music and songwriting can unite generations, cultures, countries and in a time of spite and division, give us all some reason to hope.”
Noel and Liam famously split in 2009 after a major backstage argument in Paris, which ultimately led to Oasis breaking up.
The brothers stayed estranged for 15 years before finally reuniting for their hugely successful comeback tour.
The documentary will focus on Liam and Noel as they prepare for their 2025 live shows.
