Judge Rules in Favor of Brazilian Samba Legend, Orders Nationwide Ban on Streaming Platforms Adele’s heartfelt ballad “Million Years Ago,” from her 2015 album 25, has been thrust into controversy following allegations of plagiarism. A Brazilian court has ordered a nationwide ban on the track, citing similarities to Martinho da Vila’s iconic samba song, Mulheres. The decision, handed down by Judge Victor Torres of Rio de Janeiro’s Sixth Commercial Court, mandates that the song be removed from all streaming platforms and global outlets in Brazil. Adele’s record labels, Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music, face a fine of $8,000 per … Continue reading Adele’s “Million Years Ago” Banned in Brazil Amid Plagiarism Lawsuit