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Beyoncé's Label Blocks Her YouTube Channel

For Sony, piracy is piracy no matter where

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 29, 2010 11:48 AM CDT

(Newser) – If you want to watch a Beyoncé video, one place you shouldn't be headed is Beyoncé's own YouTube channel. In an apparent piracy crackdown, Sony has blocked her videos; visit the channel and you're likely to see a message: “This video contains content from Sony Music Entertainment, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds.”

This appears to be the first time a label has blocked use by one of its own acts. Beyoncé’s website makes no mention of the snafu, and Sony refused comment, reports the Wrap. All of Beyoncé’s videos are available elsewhere on YouTube: Check out the page of VEVO, the site owned by Sony and Universal.

Don't cross CEO of Sony Music Entertainment Worldwide Clive Davis.
Don't cross CEO of Sony Music Entertainment Worldwide Clive Davis.   (AP Photo)
Beyonce performs in concert in Sao Paulo.
Beyonce performs in concert in Sao Paulo.   (AP Photo)
Beyonce arrives at the Grammy Awards.
Beyonce arrives at the Grammy Awards.   (AP Photo)
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Observer
Mar 29, 2010 5:09 PM CDT
The Japanese don't care about their talent. Only profits.
greatgazzoos
Mar 29, 2010 5:05 PM CDT
ah i hate the music industry so much! these giant record labels ruin everything.
CHRiSTFELD
Mar 29, 2010 4:54 PM CDT
“This video contains content from Sony Music Entertainment, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds.”

Since when is Sony a "who"? Oh yeah, since the Supreme Court said a corporation is a *person*.
 

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