French singer Amanda Lear accuses US star Miley Cyrus of 'copying' 1970s hit
Summary
French singer Amanda Lear accused American singer Miley Cyrus of copying her 1970s song "The Sphinx" in Miley's new track "Redlights." Lear said she was flattered but did not want to sue, although her record label seeks recognition for the similarities.Key Facts
- Amanda Lear is a French singer and former model known for her 1970s disco hit "The Sphinx."
- Miley Cyrus released a new song called "Redlights" on her 2026 album "Bass Persuades."
- Lear publicly claimed that "Redlights" copies elements of her song "The Sphinx."
- Lear thanked Miley Cyrus on social media but included hashtags like "ripoff" and "copycat."
- Lear does not want to start a lawsuit but says her record label and song publishers want credit for the similarity.
- Amanda Lear has produced over 20 albums and was a muse to artist Salvador Dali.
- "The Sphinx" is slower and has a gravelly vocal style, which some say resembles Cyrus's "Redlights."
- Miley Cyrus is a well-known US pop star with multiple Grammy awards.
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