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Songs from Adele and others are returning to YouTube as SESAC agrees to a new deal


Songs from popular artists have begun to disappear from YouTube as the platform’s deal with the performing rights organization SESAC approaches its expiration date.

Songs from popular artists have begun to disappear from YouTube as the platform’s deal with the performing rights organization SESAC (Society of European Stage Authors and Composers) approaches its expiration date. As reported by Variety, certain songs by Adele, Green Day, Bob Dylan, R.E.M., Burna Boy and other artists have been blocked in the US, though their entire catalogs aren’t necessarily affected. The biggest news stories this morning: YouTube blocks songs from Adele and Green Day amid licensing negotiations, Fujifilm GFX100S II review, A peek at how A Minecraft Movie will handle crafting.

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