The Life List: Celebs who lashed out with lawsuits over their image and likeness

(Clockwise from top left) Ariana Grande, Rihanna, Jay Chou and Kim Kardashian are some celebrities who have had no qualms with suing over the use of their image and likeness. PHOTOS: REUTERS, RIHANNA/INSTAGRAM, G.H.Y CULTURE, AFP
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SINGAPORE - Use the image of your favourite celebrity as your desktop wallpaper all you want. But use it for the wrong purposes and you might find yourself slapped with a lawsuit. Here are some celebrities who have had no qualms with suing over the use of their image and likeness.

J Hero Chinese Cuisine, a restaurant in China, has been called a treasure trove of memorabilia connected to Taiwanese superstar Jay Chou.

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