Breaking: Uncensored Kanye West ‘Famous’ Video Hits YouTube

Kanye West’s ‘Famous’ video is now available to watch on YouTube. The controversial Famous video has already racked up more than 2.7 million views in just 2 days. Famous is the fourth track on West’s ‘The Life Of Pablo’ album, and the video to the song was released exclusively on Tidal last week. The video is 10 minutes […]

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Battle For DMCA Reform Heats Up, YouTube Under Fire…

YouTube slammed for the ‘value gap’ and for not paying copyright holders fairly… On Monday, 180+ music artists sent an open letter to congress pleading for urgent DMCA reforms. This was part of a continued effort to prevent online platforms, like YouTube from exploiting the work of artists by hiding behind safe harbor provisions. This letter came after […]

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After artists slam DMCA, now YouTube faces Safe Harbour heat in Europe

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YouTube faces superstar backlash over DMCA – but is it the best strategy?

Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani and more have signed a new petition

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Sixx:A.M hit back at YouTube: ‘Where’s the response from Larry Page?’

LA band accuse YouTube of inaction

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YouTube Finally Responds To Artists Demanding Fair Pay

Is YouTube finally paying attention to demands for fair pay? YouTube has been under fire for some time over low royalty payments and not fairly paying artists, amongst other things.  As that complaint chorus intensifies, YouTube has found it necessary to respond to the public complaints over fair pay. YouTube’s response… “The voices of the artists are being […]

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Nikki Sixx Appeals Directly To Google Founder For Higher YouTube Royalty Rates

Nikki Sixx has had enough of Google and its low-royalty paying streaming services. Sixx sends Google founder, Larry Page an open letter, which reads… ”Dear Mr. Page, The sound of musicians knocking on YouTube’s door demanding change is growing ever louder. Recently, as a result of action and statements made by artists as diverse as […]

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