What do Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and the Backstreet Boys have in common? They’re all being banned in China!
China’s Ministry of Culture is demanding that Chinese websites remove popular songs by dozens of international artists.
Last week, the ministry released a list of 100 songs that websites must remove by Sept. 15 or risk facing prosecution. The government didn’t explain the specific reasons for the removal request but stated that the songs are “not in accordance with the Interim Provisions on Administration of Internet Culture and other regulations” and they “disrupt the online music market order and endanger national cultural security.”
Six different tracks off Lady Gaga’s Born This Way are being targeted including ‘Hair,’ ‘Judas,’ ‘Americano,’ ‘Marry the Night,’ ‘Bloody Mary’ and ‘The Edge of Glory.’
That’s a major no bueno! We love our Lady Gaga!
