What Happened to Miley Cyrus & Bruno Mars? ‘Flowers’ Lawsuit Explained

Miley Cyrus is facing new legal challenges over her hit song “Flowers.” A recent lawsuit claims the song borrows key elements from a popular Bruno Mars track, raising questions about potential copyright infringement. The case has already sparked discussions about creativity and originality in the music industry.

Here’s what you need to know about the lawsuit and its potential impact on Miley Cyrus and her hit “Flowers.”

Did Bruno Mars sue Miley Cyrus for her song ‘Flowers’?

Bruno Mars has not sued Miley Cyrus over her hit song “Flowers.” Instead, the lawsuit was filed by Tempo Music Investments, which owns partial rights to Mars’ 2013 song “When I Was Your Man.”

Tempo alleges that “Flowers” copied numerous melodic, harmonic, and lyrical elements from Mars’ song without permission. The lawsuit claims that the similarities between the two tracks are significant, particularly in their chorus and melodic structure. (via LA Times)

Tempo Music seeks damages and an injunction against “Flowers,” having acquired rights from co-writer Philip Lawrence. Neither Bruno Mars nor his co-writers are named as plaintiffs, and Mars has no direct involvement in the case.

Miley Cyrus and her co-writers, Gregory Hein and Michael Pollack, are accused of creating a “derivative work” based on “When I Was Your Man.” Fans have noted similarities between the two songs, particularly in their lyrical content. However, Cyrus’ song has not been officially recognized as a response track.

The lawsuit aims to resolve whether “Flowers” constitutes copyright infringement or is simply an artistic nod to Mars’ ballad. The case is pending, with the outcome depending on whether the court finds the song similarities significant enough for a violation.

If successful, the lawsuit could result in significant damages, given the massive commercial success of “Flowers.” This legal battle underscores the complexities of music copyright in an industry where artistic inspiration and ownership often intersect.