Brazilian Judge Orders Global Ban on Adele's 'Million Years Ago' Over Plagiarism Claim

The ruling accuses Adele of copying a 1995 samba classic by Brazilian composer Toninho Geraes and imposes penalties for non-compliance.

A Brazilian court has issued a preliminary injunction requiring Adele's 2015 song 'Million Years Ago' to be removed globally from all platforms, citing alleged plagiarism of the samba song 'Mulheres' by Toninho Geraes.
The injunction orders Sony Music and Universal Music to halt the song's distribution worldwide, with fines of $8,000 per violation for non-compliance.
Toninho Geraes claims Adele's song copies 90% of the melody from his 1995 track, seeking $160,000 in damages, lost royalties, and songwriting credit on the track.
The case is being hailed as a landmark decision for Brazilian music, aimed at deterring unauthorized use of Brazilian compositions in international hits.
Adele's labels are expected to appeal the decision, while the song remains available on streaming platforms as of now.