Brazilian Judge Orders Global Removal of Adele’s ‘Million Years Ago’ Over Plagiarism Claims

A Brazilian judge’s ruling has ordered the global removal of Adele’s song ‘Million Years Ago’ over plagiarism allegations from composer Toninho Geraes, claiming similarities to his samba classic ‘Mulheres.’ The injunction affects major labels Sony and Universal, prohibiting any use of the track and imposing fines for non-compliance. This landmark decision could reshape the music industry’s approach to copyright and cultural appropriation, highlighting the ongoing debate over artistic inspiration and intellectual property rights.