Beyoncé, Jay Z, Rihanna, Kanye West and Pharrell Williams file joint lawsuit against French label

Beyoncé, Jay Z, Rihanna, kanye west and pharell williams have banded together for a joint lawsuit against French label ElevenParis. The stars have taken action against the label after claiming it has been "brazenly" using their names and likenesses without permission, such as T-shirts emblazoned with their song lyrics, and slogans including "Kanye is my homie" printed on merchandise.

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Beyoncé and Rihanna are two of the stars suing ElevenParis
The label - which counts celebrity fans such as Kylie Jenner, Jessica Alba and Jennifer Lopez, all of whom have worn their designs – faces over 50 complaints in the lawsuit, which demands they cease manufacturing any products with images of five stars, as well as covering any profits made alongside legal fees.
Although the merchandise concerned is no longer available on the website, the lawsuit claims its actions "have caused and are causing immediate irreparable harm" to the five A-listers, all of whom have their own collections or fashion collaborations.

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The lawsuit alleges the brand "brazenly" used the stars' images and likenesses on merchandise
"Defendants [i.e. ElevenParis] have willfully traded upon the goodwill and notoriety of Plaintiffs, arguably some of the most famous musical artists and entrepreneurs in the world," read the lawsuit, filed at the federal court in New York on Thursday. "Even after receiving warnings from Plaintiffs to cease and desist from selling the infringing products… defendants continue to sell [the] unauthorized goods."
One complaint is specifically on behalf of Beyoncé, who alleges that the brand "breached the terms and conditions" of a deal the Crazy in Love singer struck with ElevenParis back in January, claiming they received and ignored warnings as well as a cease-and-desist regarding the use of her name, image, likeness and trademarks.
ElevenParis have since confirmed that negotiations are underway with the five music giants. "ElevenParis is determined to find a fair and balanced agreement with them and their advisers," read a statement from the label.

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