Miley Cyrus is the latest celeb to get caught out by copyright law Read more :

The Wrecking Ball singer is the latest celebrity to be sued by notorous paparazzi photographer Robert Barbera

Wrecking ball singer, Miley Cyrus is the latest celebrity to get caught out by seemingly confusing copyright law. On September 9, 2022, paparazzi photographer Robert Barbera sued the US-based singer for posting a photo to Instagram without his permission.Celebs getting caught up in copyright infringement lawsuits is nothing new. Back in March, Snoop Dogg proved to the world he didn’t quite get ‘copyrizzle’ after posting a video to Instagram stating, “If you take a photograph of somebody, that picture doesn’t actually belong to you. Instead, what you’re doing is borrowing that person’s likeness”. But Robert Barbera is also very familiar with making claims against celebrities; in the last few years, he has sued some of the biggest names including Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, and Justin Bieber.
The photo in question was originally taken in 2020 and shows Miley Cyrus leaving a building while waving to her fans – aka Smilers. According to Billboard, Miley Cyrus who currently has 185 million followers, had ‘crippled if not destroyed’ Barbera’s ability to make money from the image by posting it to her Instagram.

According to Farrer & Co LLP, US and UK copyright law states that “the creator of the work (the person who pointed and clicked the camera) is the first owner of the photograph” so in this case, that does, unfortunately, mean that Barbera can say where, when and who can post the photo. It doesn’t matter if you appear in the image, you’re still not a co-owner and permission has to be obtained before using it.

Billboard has since reported that the pair came to a settlement outside of court and has now been dismissed “with prejudice” which means that Barbera can’t file for the same claim again. Copyright claims are often settled out of court, where the payout will be less.

Copyright law is there to protect the photographer but when a photographer is taking a photo without the permission of the subject it does seem a little unjust. Barbera has a lot of practice at this and you can bet that he has made a pretty penny from the celebrities he’s previously sued. I wonder who will be next.

Related Posts

The Undiscovered Gem: Vietnam’s Amazing Caves

Within Vietnam’s Phon Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a daring farmer discovered an amazing treasure in 1991. Previously cloaked in mystery and terror, this amazing finding is now…

It’s titled “Gabby: The Surprising Secret Life of Hollywood’s Cowboy Sidekick Extraordinaire!” and it’s just mind-blowing.

George Francis “Gabby” Hayes was an American actor who was known for playing cowboy sidekicks in Western movies. His life was interesting and not like most Western…

Barbara Eden Makes Rare Red Carpet Appearance at 91, and Everyone’s Saying the Same Thing

Seven decades into the entertainment business, Barbara Eden, the legendary actress best known for her part in “I Dream of Jeannie,” never fails to enthrall audiences. Her…

Why She Appreciates Natural Beauty: Lynda Carter Asserts with Confidence, ‘I Am Who I Am.

At the recent God’s Love We Deliver Golden Heart Awards in New York, 72-year-old Lynda Carter vehemently denied having any cosmetic surgery and voiced worries about looking…

My husband would not let my mother to live with us if she doesn’t pay the rent.

When things are hard, it’s normal for a daughter to want to help her mother because she knows her mother would do the same for her. This…

Robert Redford, 87, At Last Acknowledges What We’ve All Suspected

Prepare to be astonished by Robert Redford’s latest bombshells! The legendary actor’s contributions to American cinema have always been remarkable, but his recent revelations have taken everyone…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *