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4mo ago

Jennifer Lopez Faces $300K Copyright Lawsuit Over Paparazzi Photos

Photographer Edwin Blanco and BackGrid USA allege Lopez used their images for self-promotion without permission, with federal lawsuits filed seeking statutory damages.

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File photo of Jennifer Lopez attending the Good Night, and Good Luck Broadway opening night in New York.
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Jennifer Lopez attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards at the Beverly Hilton on February 01, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy )

Overview

  • Jennifer Lopez is being sued by photographer Edwin Blanco and agency BackGrid USA for posting two paparazzi photos without obtaining proper copyright licenses.
  • The photos, taken at a pre-Golden Globes party on January 4, 2025, were shared on Lopez's Instagram and X accounts the following day and remain online without watermarks.
  • The lawsuits claim Lopez used the images for commercial purposes, including promoting her fashion affiliations and brand partnerships.
  • Settlement talks reportedly occurred earlier this year, but Lopez did not finalize a written agreement or make any payments to resolve the matter.
  • Blanco and BackGrid are seeking up to $150,000 in statutory damages per photo, totaling $300,000, marking Lopez's third copyright-related lawsuit over paparazzi photos since 2019.