Miley Cyrus Sued: Is 'Flowers' a Rip-Off of Bruno Mars?

Miley Cyrus Faces Lawsuit Alleging Copyright Infringement

Miley Cyrus is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit over her hit song "Flowers." The lawsuit, filed by singer-songwriter Dua Lipa, alleges that "Flowers" infringes on the copyright of Lipa's 2020 song "Levitating."

Similarities Between the Two Songs

The lawsuit points to several similarities between "Flowers" and "Levitating," including:

• Both songs feature a similar tempo and rhythm.
• Both songs use the same chord progression.
• Both songs have similar melodic lines.

Dua Lipa's lawsuit alleges that these similarities are not coincidental and that Miley Cyrus intentionally copied her song.

Cyrus Denies Allegations

Miley Cyrus has denied the allegations of copyright infringement, stating that she did not copy "Levitating" and that "Flowers" is an original work.

Cyrus's legal team has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing that the two songs are not substantially similar and that there is no evidence of intentional copying.

Legal Proceedings

The lawsuit is currently in its early stages, and it is unclear how the case will be resolved.

If the court finds that "Flowers" does infringe on the copyright of "Levitating," Miley Cyrus could face significant damages, including a loss of profits from the song.

Conclusion

The lawsuit against Miley Cyrus is a reminder of the importance of copyright law and the need to respect the intellectual property rights of others.

It will be interesting to see how the case unfolds and whether the court finds that "Flowers" infringes on the copyright of "Levitating."