How to obtain permission to use celebrities in apps?

[socalfusions]

What is the best method to obtain a celebrities permission to use them in a iphone app? Is it even required to get it if you're using pictures or names of a given well known individual?

 

[ardchoille]

I believe permission is required to use any celebrity's 'likeness' in any way, failing to do so can lead to legal complications. The best way to obtain this permission is to contact that celebrity's agent.

 

[socalfusions]

I believe permission is required to use any celebrity's 'likeness' in any way, failing to do so can lead to legal complications. The best way to obtain this permission is to contact that celebrity's agent.

Thanks for your response!