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Annie Leibovitz Sues Observer Media | Music News
Annie Leibovitz, the iconic photographer behind legendary portraits of stars like John Lennon and Queen Elizabeth, is suing Observer Media for allegedly using her famous 2019 photo of Justin and Hailey Bieber—matching in polka dots—without permission. She sent them a notice in May 2024 demanding removal, but they ignored it, leaving the image live on their site linked to a 2020 article. Leibovitz claims this was willful and malicious infringement, seeking up to $150,000 per unauthorized use, arguing it harmed her business. Observer Media, once owned by Jared Kushner and known for its pink…
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