Katy, L.G. & Beyonce censored by the Chi-Coms

From Clifford F. Thies:

The BBC reports (Lady Gaga and Beyonce on China song blacklist) Aug. 24:

Music websites have been given until 15 September to remove the offending tracks, which officials say harm "national cultural security".

Those that fail to do so risk being prosecuted by the Chinese authorities.

The internet in China is tightly controlled, with content deemed inappropriate often blocked or removed.

A notice posted on the culture ministry's website said the 100 songs had not been submitted for official approval.

Lady Gaga, named the #11 most powerful woman in the world by Forbes magazine, and the most powerful woman in the area of culture, has had six of her songs banned in China. Beyonce, second in the area of culture, and #18 overall, had one banned. Katy Perry, who didn't make the "Most Powerful" list, but who was tabbed #12 on Forbes' Celebrity List, also had one of her songs banned. The banned songs, say the censors, are over the line in terms of explicit or taboo sexuality.

Hey, guys, what are you afraid of, that these beautiful, expressive and uninhibited ladies will do to China what rock 'n roll did to the Soviets?

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