Travis Barker Takes On Rockstar
According to this complaint filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Travis Barker is suing Rockstar Beverage for: (1) invasion of privacy;(2) commercial misappropriation; and (3) unfair competition. Basically, Travis says that Rockstar Beverage posted a picture on its website showing him drinking a Rockstar energy drink, allegedly receiving a celebrity endorsement without paying for it.
Popsquire’s perspective…
Although pictures of celebs appear on websites all the time, there is a difference between posting a celeb picture for commercial use versus editorial/news use, the former typically requiring consent by and payment to the celeb.
Popsquire’s prediction…
This one will settle soon!
