Samsung denies allegations that it intentionally misused a photo of pop singer Dua Lipa, according to reporting across outlets. The company says it used the singer’s image only after receiving “explicit assurance” that the necessary permission had been secured. Samsung therefore rejects claims characterizing the use as deliberate or improper. The reports indicate the dispute centers on whether the rights and authorizations for the image were in place before Samsung published or otherwise used the photograph. Samsung’s position is that it acted in reliance on assurances that it had the correct permissions, and that this reliance negates the allegation of intentional misuse. The coverage reflects that the matter is framed as a disagreement about authorization rather than, on Samsung’s part, an admission of wrongdoing. No details in the provided summaries clarify the specific source of the photo or who provided the assurances, but the company’s stated defense is consistent: it claims it had permission before using the image.