New Hampshire Nightclub Sued for Using Celebrity Photos Without Permission — What It Means for Anyone Booking Private Entertainment

A federal lawsuit filed May 15, 2026 names Millennium Cabaret in Bedford, New Hampshire as the defendant in a case involving 12 professional models — including Carmen Electra — whose photos were allegedly used without permission to advertise the club on social media. The case, filed in U.S. District Court in New Hampshire, accuses East Coast Restaurant & Nightclubs, LLC of misappropriating images, altering them, and publishing them to make it appear the models worked at or endorsed the club. None of them ever did. You can read the full court filing here: Case 1:26-cv-00375, U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire.

The other plaintiffs include CJ Gibson, Eva Pepaj, Irina Voronina, Jessa Hinton, Keeley Hazell, Lina Posada, Marketa Kazdova, Paola Cañas, Tiffany Selby, Ursula Mayes, and Tiffany Toth — all professional models who license their images carefully and had no knowledge their photos were being used. The complaint alleges the club pulled images directly from the models’ own social media pages and used them for years without consent or compensation. The claims include false advertising and false association under the Lanham Act, invasion of privacy, defamation, and unjust enrichment.

A Lesson in Truth in Advertising for the Private Events Industry

This case is an extreme example of something that happens quietly across the private entertainment industry — businesses using photos that do not represent who they actually are or what they actually provide. When a company advertises with images of people who have never worked for them, every customer who books based on those images is being deceived.

The practical consequence is simple. You plan an event, you book based on what you see advertised, and what arrives is completely different from what was promised. That gap between expectation and reality is the direct result of deceptive advertising — and it is more common than most people realize, from large nightclubs all the way down to small local booking agencies whose websites have not been updated in years.

How VIP Entertainment Inc. Has Always Operated

VIP Entertainment Inc. has provided professional private party entertainment throughout New England since 1992. Every photo on our website represents a real performer on our current roster. We photograph our own talent. We do not use stock images, borrowed photos, or pictures pulled from modeling portfolios. What you see is what you get — every time.

Before every event, our performers receive complete booking details — the client contact, the address, and the full schedule. Our clients know who is coming before the night of the event. That level of transparency and communication has been our standard for over 30 years and it is the foundation of the trust our clients place in us.

What to Look for When Booking Any Private Entertainment

Whether you are planning a corporate event, a private celebration, or any other private function, here are a few things worth checking before you book:

Do the photos on the agency’s website look like real local performers or professional modeling shoots?

• When was the website last updated?
• Can you find genuine reviews from real events?
• Does the agency provide full details about your entertainment before the event date?
• Is there a real person you can speak with directly when you call?

If any of those answers are unclear, that is worth paying attention to. The Millennium Cabaret lawsuit is a high-profile reminder that deceptive advertising has real consequences — for the businesses that practice it and for the customers who rely on accurate information to make decisions.

VIP Entertainment Inc. — Established, Local, Trusted

VIP Entertainment Inc. serves private events throughout New England including Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Over 30 years of real events, real clients, and real performers. If you are planning a private event and want to work with an agency that operates with full transparency, we would love to hear from you.

Call 800-446-8847 or text 802-342-5925 to speak with us directly about your event.