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Brazil judge orders Adele song to be pulled globally

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December 18, 2024

A Brazilian judge has ordered a song by British pop superstar Adele (left), Million Years Ago (2015), to be pulled worldwide - including on streaming services - over an ongoing plagiarism claim by a Brazilian composer.

Brazil judge orders Adele song to be pulled globally

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The injunction threatens the Brazilian subsidiaries of Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music, Adele's labels, with a fine of US$8,000 (S$10,800) "per act of non-compliance". The music companies, however, can still appeal the decision.

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