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Miley Cyrus Faces Legal Battle Over "Flowers" Copyright Claims

3/21/2025

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Miley Cyrus is embroiled in a copyright battle as Tempo Music Investments accuses her chart-topping song "Flowers" of borrowing from Bruno Mars' "When I Was Your Man." A judge has ruled against Cyrus' attempt to dismiss the case, emphasizing that co-owners can uphold their copyright claims. Tempo Music, having obtained rights from co-writer Philip Lawrence, points to striking similarities in both lyrics and melody.

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Miley Cyrus is embroiled in a copyright battle as Tempo Music Investments accuses her chart-topping song "Flowers" of borrowing from Bruno Mars' "When I Was Your Man." A judge has ruled against Cyrus' attempt to dismiss the case, emphasizing that co-owners can uphold their copyright claims. Tempo Music, having obtained rights from co-writer Philip Lawrence, points to striking similarities in both lyrics and melody.