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.

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Some of the most watched and listened to music on YouTube and YouTube Music disappeared on Saturday, replaced by a short message:

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