The \u2018Chinese Madonna\u2019 New influences for China\u2019s indie musicians Hits by Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Take That are among 100 songs that have been placed on an internet blacklist by China\u2019s culture ministry.<\/p>\nThe \u2018Chinese Madonna\u2019 New influences for China\u2019s indie musicians Hits by Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Take That are among 100 songs that have been placed on an internet blacklist by China\u2019s culture ministry.<\/p>\n
Music websites have been given until 15 September to remove the offending tracks, which officials say harm \u201cnational cultural security\u201d.
\nThose that fail to do so risk being prosecuted by the Chinese authorities.
\nThe internet in China is tightly controlled, with content deemed inappropriate often blocked or removed.<\/p>\n
A notice posted on the culture ministry\u2019s website said the 100 songs had not been submitted for official approval.
\nIt is not clear whether the directive is aimed solely at illicit music download sites or those operating legally.
\nBut a 2009 directive, which aimed to tackle \u201cpoor taste and vulgar content\u201d as well as copyright violations, said all hosted tracks should have official sanction.<\/p>\n
Most of the banned songs are from Taiwan or Hong Kong, with several from Japan.
\nAmong the Western acts, Lady Gaga has six banned tracks: The Edge of Glory, Hair, Marry the Night, Americano, Judas and Bloody Mary. Beyonce\u2019s Run the World (Girls) has also been outlawed as well as Katy Perry\u2019s Last Friday Night, which has lyrics about a menage a trois.
\nThe list also includes the Backstreet Boys track I Want It That Way, which was released more than a decade ago. <\/p>\n
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