COOOK 76,406 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Selena Gomez has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the makers of a mobile game, alleging that it rips off her likeness and those of other celebrities. “Clothes Forever — Styling Game” is available for download in Apple’s App Store. It allows users to buy “diamonds” for prices ranging from $.99 up to $99.99, and to go on virtual shopping trips with celebrities. “Interact with the most beautiful models and celebrities; the likes of Kardashian, Gigi, Beyonce, Taylor, and more will be dropping by and asking for YOUR fashion advise!” the promotional material states. Gomez alleges that one of the characters is obviously based on her, and that she has never agreed to have her likeness used in any mobile game. “Defendants never requested, consulted, or informed Gomez regarding the use of any of her publicity rights in connection with the Game,” the suit states. “Nor, if asked, would Gomez have consented to such use for the Game, which apparently relies on the unsavory practice of luring its users to make in-game purchases in amounts as much as $99.99 to fund imaginary spending in the Game and unlock features.” Gomez is suing Guangzhou Feidong Software Technology Co., the China-based seller of the game, as well as MutantBox Interactive Limited, the British company that holds copyrights to the game. The suit notes that Gomez has “carefully curated all endorsements and business opportunities” in a way that advances her goals and her image as a role model for youth. The suit also states that the mobile game is “bug-riddled” and that it is “rated a measly 3.5 stars out of 5” by reviewers in the App Store. https://variety.com/2020/biz/news/selena-gomez-lawsuit-app-clothes-forever-1234580706/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Babylon98 4,830 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 greedy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubblegum Bitch 18,934 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Rosalia should sue her as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iAstroLeo 14,434 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Wow, okay I like some of her music but this is an horrible thing for her to do. She should spend her time in singing lessons instead of putting people in court Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennywise 36,079 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 1 minute ago, iAstroLeo said: this is an horrible thing for her to do how is it horrible tho, those gaming companies earn literally millions with stolen work So long ggd, it was nice while it lasted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KleinGa 18,177 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 1 minute ago, iAstroLeo said: Wow, okay I like some of her music but this is an horrible thing for her to do. She should spend her time in singing lessons instead of putting people in court I genuinely don't get why this is a horrible thing for her to do? It says right there in the article that she personally wants to curate a certain image, and an app like that doesn't fit with that image. Also an app is using her face to make money without her permission, that is definitely wrong. Explain why it's a horrible thing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Campana 15,284 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Doing what needs to be done. Does it matter? Damage is done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battle 4 Ur Life 6,721 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 she’s right. they should have done their homework first. rights to image and intellectual property. “Fantastic, chic, freak, slay.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kindness Hooker 7 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 9 minutes ago, zcasx said: greedy 7 minutes ago, Trillion Reasons said: Rosalia should sue her as well 6 minutes ago, iAstroLeo said: Wow, okay I like some of her music but this is an horrible thing for her to do. She should spend her time in singing lessons instead of putting people in court Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adarsh Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 7 minutes ago, iAstroLeo said: Wow, okay I like some of her music but this is an horrible thing for her to do. She should spend her time in singing lessons instead of putting people in court Ever heard of intellectual property rights? Educate yourself before making comments like these. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimisaMonster 31,073 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 She gotta make her coins somehow Stream my new single, 💜"Heartbeat"💜, on Spotify! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaMaisonGaga 23,884 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 people here saying this is something horrible to do clearly don't understand how the entertainment and media industry work. So is Gaga a horrible person too for suing Moshi Monsters back then too? lamaisongaga.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANVEEROY 61,274 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 9 minutes ago, iAstroLeo said: Wow, okay I like some of her music but this is an horrible thing for her to do. She should spend her time in singing lessons instead of putting people in court Stream Kylie-Janet Discographies! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CautiousLurker 19,476 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 I'll add to what everyone else is saying by pointing out that that image is an obvious photo trace - photographers are artists too, you can't just trace over someone's photographs and present them as your own commercial work... I mean, you can but you're a thief if you do that/participate in it It's a joke! When you give me that look, it's a joke! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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