Selena Gomez files US$10mil lawsuit against mobile game for stealing her likeness

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. — AFP

LOS ANGELES: Selena Gomez has filed a US$10mil (RM43.40mil) 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 US$0.99 (RM4.30) up to US$99.99 (RM433.99), and to go on virtual shopping trips with celebrities.