Brazilian court orders Adele’s 2015 song ‘Million Years Ago’ removed over plagiarism
A Brazilian court ordered the removal of Adele’s “Million Years Ago” from global platforms due to alleged plagiarism of Brazilian composer Toninho Geraes’s song. Geraes claims the 2015 hit resembles his samba classic “Mulheres.” Record labels Sony and Universal face fines for non-compliance. Geraes seeks royalties, damages, and songwriting credit.