A Brazilian court has banned the distribution of Adele's song "Million Years Ago," released in 2015, according to The Guardian. This decision came as a result of a lawsuit filed by composer Toninho Geraes, who claims that Adele's melody is borrowed from his samba "Mulheres," recorded in 1995.
A judge in Rio de Janeiro ruled that the track "Million Years Ago" must be removed from streaming platforms worldwide. The Brazilian branches of Sony and Universal Music Group face fines of nearly $8,000 for each violation of the court's decision. However, the music companies have the right to appeal this ban.
Additionally, Geraes is seeking approximately $150,000 in damages from Adele and insists on obtaining rights to her song.