Miley Cyrus' 'Flowers' face copyright lawsuit for being similar to Bruno Mars' 'When I Was Your Man'

Pop star Miley Cyrus is being sued for copyright infringement over her hit song "Flowers." The lawsuit, filed by Tempo Music Investments, claims the song plagiarizes "numerous melodic, harmonic, and lyrical elements" from Bruno Mars' 2013 ballad "When I Was Your Man."

The complaint alleges that "Flowers" wouldn't exist without Mars' song and seeks to stop its reproduction, distribution, and public performance. Tempo Music Investments, which owns a share of the copyright in "When I Was Your Man," is also seeking damages.

The lawsuit names Cyrus, her co-writers, Sony Music Publishing, and Apple as defendants. While Mars himself is not involved in the legal action, the case has ignited debate about the originality of Cyrus' Grammy-winning song.

"Flowers" spent eight weeks atop the Billboard charts and broke streaming records upon its release. However, the lawsuit casts a shadow over its success, raising questions about its creative origins and potential impact on Cyrus' career.

Both Cyrus and Mars' representatives have yet to comment on the ongoing legal battle. The outcome of the lawsuit remains to be seen, but it has already sparked discussions about copyright law and the fine line between inspiration and plagiarism in the music industry.