GOOD NEWS!!! Taylor Swift Songs Mysteriously Reappear On TikTok Despite The App’s Feud With Universal Music, just in time before THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT’s release.
Swift’s music returned to TikTok Thursday after her label, Universal Music Group, pulled her catalog in February amid its ongoing dispute with the social media giant
Taylor Swift’s songs are back on TikTok after her label, Universal Music Group, pulled the pop star’s music from the platform due to an ongoing royalties dispute with the social media giant.
On Thursday, songs from the 34-year-old singer-songwriter’s catalog reappeared on the platform for the first time since Feb. 1, when UMG’s licensing deal with TikTok expired. Swift’s return to TikTok comes a week before the release of her highly anticipated 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” April 19.
The songs that were made available again to TikTok content creators included tracks from the 14-time Grammy Award winner’s “Lover,” “folklore,” “evermore” and “Midnights” albums and her re-recorded versions of her “Fearless,” “Speak Now,” “Red” and “1989” albums.
![Taylor Swift's songs reappear on TikTok ahead of pop star's new album release despite dispute](https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2024/04/1200/675/taylorswift1.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
Only songs from the two albums Swift has yet to re-record — her debut self-titled album and her sixth studio album “Reputation” — did not return to TikTok.
On Jan. 31, UMG announced it had failed to reach a new licensing agreement with TikTok and initiated the removal of its artists’ music catalogs from the platform.
Some of the biggest names signed to UMG include Swift, Drake, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Elton John, Camila Cabello, Sting, The Weeknd, Bob Dylan, Alicia Keys, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Post Malone, Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Harry Styles, Adele, Brandi Carlile, Pearl Jam, Coldplay and U2.
TAYLOR SWIFT’S MUSIC SOUND RIGHTS HAVE RETURNED TO TIKTOK ahead of one just one week to #TheTorturedPoetsDepartment releasing! Thank you @taylorswift13 ❤️🥹 pic.twitter.com/Yo3tLfmvYR
— Taylor Swift Updates (@SwiftNYC) April 11, 2024
The ongoing dispute between the two giants centers on several critical issues, including compensation for artists and songwriters, the handling of AI-generated music and measures to ensure online safety and safeguarding against hate speech, bigotry, bullying and harassment.
On Jan. 30, UMG announced it was unable to reach a new agreement with TikTok in a statement titled “An open letter to the artist and songwriter community — why we must call time out on TikTok.”
In the statement, UMG accused TikTok of trying to coerce the company into accepting an unfavorable agreement, one that falls short of addressing the record label’s concerns over fair artist remuneration, the implications of generative AI on copyright and creativity and the assurance of a safe online environment for both creators and users.
![Taylor Swift's songs reappear on TikTok ahead of pop star's new album release despite dispute](https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2023/11/1200/675/taylor-swift-renaissance.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
The company, which noted that only 1% of its total revenue was generated from TikTok, said the platform was “trying to build a music-based business, without paying fair value for the music.”
“We recognize the challenges that TikTok’s actions will cause and do not underestimate what this will mean to our artists and their fans who, unfortunately, will be among those subjected to the near-term consequences of TikTok’s unwillingness to strike anything close to a market-rate deal and meaningfully address its obligations as a social platform,” UMG stated.
“But we have an overriding responsibility to our artists to fight for a new agreement under which they are appropriately compensated for their work, on a platform that respects human creativity, in an environment that is safe for all, and effectively moderated.”
![Taylor Swift's songs reappear on TikTok ahead of pop star's new album release despite dispute](https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2023/12/1200/675/taylor-swift-gillette-stadium.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
In response, TikTok expressed disappointment, suggesting UMG’s actions were motivated by self-interest, undermining the benefits offered by a platform that boasts a user base of over a billion people. TikTok criticized UMG for prioritizing profit over the interests of the artists and songwriters it represents.
Swift’s music is the first to return to TikTok since the deal’s expiration. The catalogs of other Universal artists were still unavailable Thursday.
The circumstances that enabled the return of Swift’s music to TikTok are unclear, though the “Blank Space” hitmaker owns her masters as part of the terms of her deal with UMG.
Representatives for Swift, UMG and TikTok did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
News
Jason Kelce Says He Does Not Wear Underwear Because It’s ‘Unnecessary and Problematic’
The former NFL player revealed the news on his ‘New Heights’ podcast. Jason Kelce often goes commando. On the latest episode of his and brother Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast, Jason revealed why he forgoes underwear most of the time. “I do not wear…
Taylor Swift continues to break records as a singer-songwriter, this time on Spotify.
The album hits Spotify at 9 p.m. PST on Thursday, April 19. Taylor Swift continues to break records as a singer-songwriter, this time on Spotify. On Thursday, the music streaming platform shared that Swift’s upcoming album, The Tortured Poets Department, has become…
Taylor Swift Announces ‘Fortnight’ With Post Malone Is First Single Off ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
Taylor Swift Announces ‘Fortnight’ With Post Malone Is First Single Off ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Fans have long been waiting for Taylor Swift to announce which song off The Tortured Poets Department would be the lead single and it now appears that they need…
Taylor Swift’s new album allegedly ‘leaked’ on social media and it’s causing a frenzy
Taylor Swift’s new album allegedly ‘leaked’ on social media and it’s causing a frenzy Taylor Swift at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 4 in Los Angeles, California. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Social media can be a divisive place, but even…
Patrick Mahomes Shares Bold New Observation About Taylor Swift’s Impact on the Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes Shares Bold New Observation About Taylor Swift’s Impact on the Kansas City Chiefs L: Patrick Mahomes, R: Taylor Swift The NFL may be on the proverbial public backburner as teams prepare to start training for the upcoming season,…
Patrick Mahomes Doesn’t Think He’s Ready to Host ‘SNL’ Despite Show’s Interest in Him
Patrick Mahomes Doesn’t Think He’s Ready to Host ‘SNL’ Despite Show’s Interest in Him In a surprising turn of events, Patrick Mahomes, the acclaimed quarterback, has expressed hesitance about hosting the iconic comedy show, “Saturday Night Live” (SNL), despite the…
End of content
No more pages to load