Jennifer Lopez has been involved in a law Gold balloonsit was celebrated A private party attended by the singer. During the event, The paparazzi took the opportunity to photograph her upon arrival.
According to the complaint, Jennifer Lopez He would have used those images on his social networks without the corresponding authorization. He White Edwin photographer and the Backgrid USA agency Those who claim to be responsible for the photos have filed the demand as owners of the images made at the entrance of the Marmont bar, In Los Angelesplace where the previous party was held.
Both accuse the artist of a deliberate violation of the Federal Copyright Law. In the case of being guilty, Jennifer Lopez could face a fine of up to $ 150,000 for each photograph published without permission.
The lawyer Peter Perkowskirepresentative of photographer Edwin Blanco and the Backgrid USA agency, told Billboard that “This previous litigation put Mrs. Lopez in notice on the legal requirements and the possible consequences associated with the use of copyright protected images without due authorization.” In addition, he added: “Despite this, Mrs. Lopez has continued with this type of behavior, demonstrating an intentional contempt for Backgrid’s copyright through a pattern of behavior that undermines the rights of content creators.”
In the United States, legislation on Copyright favors photographers, even when the images capture celebrities. That is, even if they are photographs of themselves, artists have no right to publish them on social networks without a formal authorization or an agreement with the rights holders.
This would not be the first case in which Jennifer Lopez faces a lawsuit for this reason. In 2019, it was already accused of the unauthorized use of images captured by Paparazzis. In addition, other artists such as Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa or Justin Bieber They have also been subject to similar demands, which reflects a common problem.
Next JLo work
The gala of the American Music Awards will be held this May 26 at the Bleaulive TheateR of Las Vegas and will be broadcast live through CBS and in streaming by Paramount+ in the United States. In this edition, Jennifer Lopez will not only act, but alsoThe official presenter of the event.
In her last Instagram publications, the singer says she is focusing on the next event on May 26. In one of them I commented: “Preparing me …” labeling the official American Music Awards. In the publication she sees her Dancing and rehearsing with dancers for acting in the awards.
