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Miley Cyrus Fights Copyright Suit Over "Flowers" Hit

2/26/2026

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  • Miley Cyrus seeks to dismiss a copyright infringement lawsuit over her 2023 hit "Flowers" filed by Tempo Music in September 2024, targeting Cyrus, her co-writers, and various streaming platforms.
  • Tempo Music acquired rights to Bruno Mars' 2013 song "When I Was Your Man" and alleges copying elements.
  • Cyrus's legal team contends the cited similarities are common in breakup songs and not protectable.
  • A hearing is scheduled for May 5, 2026.