Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:58pm on 01 Feb 2024,Thursday Entertainment
TikTok removes songs by Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, and more due to a licensing disagreement with Universal Music Group (UMG). The licensing deal expired, and UMG accuses TikTok of offering a fraction of the standard rate for song access. Videos with UMG music will be muted, and new videos can't use those tracks. Artists like Ariana Grande and Katy Perry witness most of their music vanish, affecting promotions. TikTok argues against UMG's claims, highlighting the label's departure from a massive user platform. The dispute raises concerns about fair compensation and content moderation on social media.
