American Songwriter

YouTube Removes Iconic Music Videos by Adele, Nirvana, and More Amid Copyright Negotiations

YouTube has removed iconic music videos like Adele’s “Hello” and many others as the platform is embroiled in a copyright dispute with the Society of European Stage Authors and Composers (SESAC). The ...
The Verge

YouTube pulls songs from Adele, Nirvana, and others due to SESAC dispute

Many hit songs are missing from YouTube and YouTube Music as it negotiates a new deal with the performing rights organization SESAC. Many hit songs are missing from YouTube and YouTube Music as it ...
The Verge

YouTube’s missing hits will come back now that it has a deal with SESAC

Songs from artists like Adele and Ye went blank on YouTube and YouTube Music, but they should be restored soon. Songs from artists like Adele and Ye went blank on YouTube and YouTube Music, but they ...
Variety

Songs by Adele, Bob Dylan, Green Day, Many More Blocked by YouTube in Legal Dispute

Songs by Adele, Bob Dylan, Green Day, R.E.M., Burna Boy, Rush and many others are currently unplayable on YouTube in the U.S. due to a legal dispute between the platform and the performing rights ...
Variety

YouTube Inks Deal With SESAC to Restore Music Videos for Adele, Nirvana, Bob Dylan and More in U.S.

YouTube reached a deal with performing rights organization SESAC on new licensing terms, which will restore music videos for artists that went dark on the platform over the weekend. Songs by Adele, ...