Miley Cyrus Seeks Dismissal of Copyright Lawsuit

Miley Cyrus is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit from Tempo Music Investments, which claims her hit song 'Flowers' borrows elements from Bruno Mars' 2013 track 'When I Was Your Man.' The lawsuit, filed in September, alleges that similarities in melody, harmony, and lyrics between the two songs are undeniable. Cyrus' legal team has responded by filing a motion to dismiss the case, arguing that Tempo Music lacks the standing to sue as it only partially owns the copyright through co-writer Philip Lawrence's catalog and does not represent the other co-writers, including Mars. Her attorneys assert that only exclusive copyright owners can pursue infringement claims, labeling the lawsuit as invalid. Furthermore, they contend that the elements cited by Tempo Music, such as chord progressions and generic musical ideas, are not protected under copyright law. The judge has yet to make a decision on the motion.