selena gomez Selena Gomez files $10 million suit against a mobile game for using her likeness

[Jordan Miller]

GET MONEY BISH! 

Selena Gomez filed a lawsuit against Guangzhou Feidong Software Technology Co., the China-based seller of the game , "Clothes Forever — Styling Game," as well as MutantBox Interactive Limited, the British company that holds copyrights to the game, for using her likeness without permission.

She's asking for $10 million in damages. 

The game is available for download in Apple’s App Store. Players can buy “diamonds” for prices ranging from $.99 up to $99.99, and to go on virtual shopping trips with celebrities, Variety reports. 

“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!”

And apparently Selena Gomez, too. 

“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.” 

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. 

She reportedly charges $800,000 per one sponsored post on Instagram. 

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. 

Is $10 million a little over the top or does she deserve it? 

 

[Britneyarmy8]

Is she just trying to get some coin due to her terrible flop album

Ok girl I see u

[BlackoutIsYay6543]

44 minutes ago, Britneyarmy8 said:

Is she just trying to get some coin due to her terrible flop album

Ok girl I see u

Mte lol. At the same time tho, that game character has more than just a "likeness" to her they literally copied every detail... 

[Mattyj7883]

Four words: six bedrooms, ten bathrooms.  

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Can't the photographer whose picture they used for reference sue them as well?  Personally, I don't think I'd sue in her case because I just wouldn't really care. However, I do agree that the mobile game market is an absolute CESSPOOL of plagiarism and garbage knock-offs. Especially Google Play (and I'm saying that as an Android user and lover). Google really need to sort their stuff out in this regard. 

[BlackoutInTheCircus]

I mean they copied every detail  I say secure the bag sis 

[Louis-j]

Another house to buy where she won't live in 

[conceptuel]

I hope that she'll use that money for good causes 

I don't really like that untalented whisperer known for being a witch & Bieber's teen love anyway 

in 5y everybody'll forget 'bout her once instagram is over (just like facebook, msn, myspace, and the list goeeees on)

 

 

[Britneylandia]

3 hours ago, JordanMiller said:

 

She reportedly charges $800,000 per one sponsored post on Instagram.

 

[Spicechinodiva]

Get that coin sis. But Really. She already gets enough money from her annual official calendar sold only in the UK. It's up there with Kylie and a few others as always ends up in the top 5 female celebs calendars. 

 

FYI. I'm not talking jenner. Since she lost basically all rights to just be named Kylie. 

[blackguillemot]

Who the hell spends money in these games anyway? Like 99.99... They probably not even earned that much

[Puppy]

18 minutes ago, blackguillemot said:

Who the hell spends money in these games anyway? Like 99.99... They probably not even earned that much

There’s a sucker born every day