Miley Cyrus faces copyright lawsuit over "Flowers" similarity to Bruno Mars hit

A new lawsuit has emerged accusing Miley Cyrus of copyright infringement for her Grammy-winning song "Flowers." 

The legal action, initiated by Tempo Music Investments, claims that Cyrus' track bears striking similarities to Bruno Mars' 2012 hit "When I Was Your Man."

Tempo Music, which holds a share of the copyright to Bruno's song, alleges that Cyrus "intentionally copied" Mars' melody, harmony, and chorus. 

According to court documents, the company asserts that Miley's song mirrors the chord progression and even some of the lyrics found in the verse of "When I Was Your Man."

The lawsuit highlights that while "Flowers" achieved commercial success and critical acclaim, including a Grammy win, it might not have reached those heights without drawing from Bruno Mars' earlier work. 

Tempo Music emphasizes, "It is undeniable based on the combination and number of similarities between the two recordings that ‘Flowers’ would not exist without ‘When I Was Your Man.’”

The suit seeks compensation from Miley, her label, and her producers, as well as a legal injunction to prevent further distribution or performances of "Flowers."