On the day of this year’s Golden Globes in January, the singer and actress posted images of herself on social media as she arrived for the Amazon MGM Studios and Vanity Fair Party in Los Angeles.
Both photographer Edwin Blanco and the company he worked for, Backgrid, have sued, claiming they are the copyright holders of two images.
They contend that the images were used “to raise user engagement, increase shareability, lend credibility to her branded content, and promote Ms Lopez’s public appearances.”
Mr. Blanco and Backgrid are requesting damages of up to $150,000 (£112,000) per picture.
The celebrity was photographed outside the Chateau Marmont party wearing a white dress and a white faux fur coat.
With the description “GG Weekend Glamour,” she uploaded them on Instagram and X, and several fashion and fan pages reposted them as well.
“Ms Lopez’s unauthorised use of the Images is commercial in nature, intended for the purpose of self-promotion,” according to the claims.
“For example, Ms Lopez used the Images to spotlight the designer of her clothing and jewellery, leveraging the publicity from the event to promote her fashion affiliations and brand partnerships.”
The copyright on a photograph is typically owned by the photographer or the business they work for, and they have the authority to determine who can use it and how much they must pay.
According to the court filings, Lopez posted them, and Backgrid and Mr. Blanco got in touch with her attorneys. They agreed on a price and a transaction, but Lopez hasn’t signed the paperwork yet.
Lopez’s reps have been contacted by BBC News for a reaction.
The celebrity has already been sued for publishing pictures of herself that were shot by others, both in 2019 and 2020.
Similar legal charges have also been made against celebrities like Khloe Kardashian, Gigi Hadid, and Dua Lipa.
