- Brazilian judge orders global removal of Adele’s “Million Years Ago” from all platforms.
- Allegations of plagiarism against Toninho Geraes’ samba classic “Mulheres”.
- Sony and Universal face $8,000 fine for each instance of non-compliance.
- Case could set a precedent for copyright enforcement in the global music industry.
Adele’s song “Million Years Ago” has become embroiled in a plagiarism controversy following a ruling by a Brazilian judge directing its removal from streaming services.
This development stems from accusations made by Brazilian composer Toninho Geraes, who is suing Adele’s labels for alleged copyright infringement.
The lawsuit filed by Geraes aims to secure recompense for unpaid royalties and around $160,000 in punitive damages. He is also pushing for acknowledgment as a co-writer for his purported contributions to “Million Years Ago.”
The Brazilian subsidiaries of Adele’s labels, Sony and Universal, face potential fines of $8000 per instance of non-compliance with the court order.
Judge Victor Torres, based in Rio de Janeiro, issued an injunction on Friday instructing Adele’s record labels to immediately halt the use, reproduction, alteration, distribution, or commercial exploitation of the song “Million Years Ago.”
This directive encompasses all modalities, means, physical or digital supports, streaming platforms, and sharing services.
A Brazilian judge has ordered that a song by British pop superstar Adele, “Million Years Ago,” be pulled worldwide — including on streaming services — over an ongoing plagiarism claim by a Brazilian composer. pic.twitter.com/rdHighJU5r
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) December 16, 2024
Fredimio Trotta, the lawyer representing Geraes in this plagiarism case, has described it as a landmark decision for Brazilian music. He believes that this ruling will serve as a deterrent to international producers and artists who might consider using Brazilian music without proper attribution.
As of now, neither Sony nor Universal have issued statements regarding the injunction. It remains unclear whether these labels will comply by removing the song from global sales and streaming platforms.
The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the music industry, potentially influencing how international artists approach Brazilian musical compositions in their work.
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Last Updated on December 18, 2024 by 247 News Around The World
