Miley Cyrus Denies Copyright Infringement Claims

Miley Cyrus has denied allegations of copyright infringement regarding her hit song 'Flowers,' which has been claimed to bear similarities to Bruno Mars' track 'When I Was Your Man.' The lawsuit, filed by Tempo Music Investments, argues that Cyrus intentionally copied elements from Mars' song, including melody and harmony, but Cyrus' legal team counters that Tempo Music does not hold exclusive rights to sue, as they only own part of the copyright through co-writer Philip Lawrence. According to her attorneys, only full rights holders can initiate such lawsuits, and Mars himself is not a plaintiff in this case. Despite the allegations, 'Flowers' won Cyrus a Grammy for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance in 2024. The song is said to reflect her experiences related to her marriage with Liam Hemsworth. Cyrus has expressed a desire for her awards to not alter her life significantly.