Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” Video Banned by MTV (UPDATED)
14 March 2010
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Posted by Joannes
MTV has deemed it inappropriate for its viewers to watch Lady Gaga’s “Telephone“ video, so the music channel is banning the provocative and controversial mini movie-cum-music video. Other networks are expected to follow MTV’s lead, but the millions of people who have seen the video on YouTube do not seem to mind.
The controversial video has riled the sensitivities of some people for its raunchy content, which includes lesbian kissing and a lot of boobs, not to mention parental-advisory-worthy lines. The video has received over 14 million hits just three days since its debut. “Telephone” opens with a bra-less Lady Gaga being escorted to her jail cell by two bra-flashing guards, as female inmates salivate at the new jailbird.
Gaga is then stripped to her undies, prompting someone to quip: “I told you she didn’t have a d—.” Lady Gaga is rumored to have been born a hermaphrodite. The video also features Beyonce, who also shows a lot of skin, and is directed by Jonas Akerlund. “Telephone” is the second collaboration between Lady Gaga and Akerlund after their highly successful “Paparazzi.”
UPDATE:
MTV Executive Vice President of Music and Talent Amy Doyle explained on Monday that MTV has not banned Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” video:
“MTV did not ban Lady Gaga and Beyoncé’s ‘Telephone’ video — in fact, we premiered it on Friday, March 12, on-air and online at MTV.com, two days before this story was falsely reported,” said Doyle. “Fans can continue to catch the video as we repeat it on-air and online.”
Read the full story at MTV.com
Best thing that could have happened to her! What these “networks” fail to realize is…we don't need them anymore. THEY ARE OBSOLETE! With the internet, an artist can promote themselves in ANY WAY they see fit. These major labels, media companies/conglomerates…etc…can kiss their asses goodbye. We don't need or want their censorship! As an artist, you don't need to be backed by a major label or be accepted by the mass media.
I can't believe, are they stuck in the 20th century?!
Whatever, we do not need the idiots from MTV.
Thanks to the internet we have freedom of information.
really? they can show these awfully provocative rap videos but not this one? wow.
Oh but MTV allows Madonna and Britney/Christina to kiss and bare their skin. OKAY.
they're on a mission to only serve bro'z tastes. and bros don't like gaga's feminine power. it doesn't reinforce patriarchy, so they banned it.
[...] Gaga is then stripped to her undies, prompting someone to quip: “I told you she didn’t have a d—.” Lady Gaga is rumored to have been born a hermaphrodite. The video also features Beyonce, who also shows a lot of skin, and is directed by Jonas Akerlund. “Telephone” is the second collaboration between Lady Gaga and Akerlund after their highly successful “Paparazzi.” SOURCE [...]
They're totally gonna ban Lil Wayne's “Every Girl” next, right right?
Yeah, totally.
lolno.
Ok…So they can picture girls kissing if it's to provoke men…but to serve as something as controversial as women kissin to provoke women its wrong? Seriously its totally biased. Its like double standards to the highest degree.
Well it's still playing on Viva, and Viva is run by MTV..
Come on people.. this video is amazing, who cares about a few choice words and a bit of breast.. it's FABULOUS
Just viewed the vid – one word…..AWESOME!
Well done to Lady Gaga, Beyonce and all others who were involved in this clip! Thank God there is still someone out there who can provide the viewing public with some edgy, brilliant and risque video clips.
Although Madonna paved the way for controversy in the music industry, I really believe the torch is being passed to the fab Lady Gaga! Keep doing what you're doing girl and save us all from another decade of the bland, untalented, mass-produced and lifeless “singers” who have darkened our doorstep for far too long!
Peace out
Jenny T
i always believed in lady gaga's v#$ina. (:
at least we have the internet to see her almost fully naked.
f$ck, shes so amazing.
right?(:
i'm a girl and i want to marry her.
i'm also totally straight, but she could make me go both ways.
she is such an inspiration
[...] reports of it, MTV has not banned Lady Gaga’s newest music video featuring Beyonce for “Telephone.” [...]
I can not believe MTV Banned Lady Gaga and Beyonce's new Video Telephone, being a Gay Woman i have experienced discrimination,and this is on the edge of discrimination. What is seen in this video goes on in Clubs and behind closed doors Lady Gaga and Beyonce are just bringing it out, as they say in A Few Good Men. “YOU CAN'T HANDEL THE TRUTH” Erika P.S. love being fought over
All I can say is…Thank God for Youtube! Gaga..U go GIRL!!!
All I can say is “Thank God for YOUTUBE!!…Lady Gaga, you whip em Girl!!”
8.400.000 MILLIONS OFAMERICANS DAY OFF AND MORE 2.000.000 MILLIONS AMERICANS LOSES THEY HOMES.
AND THEY PLAY AND SING AND SMILE A LOT TO YOU!!!!!!! AND WANT YOURS CHILDREN SEE THIS PORN VIDEO.ALSO THEY WANT YOU BUY THE CD'S AND DVD'S.
THEY WANT YOU BE A THIRD WORLD!!!!!!!!
I just saw it on MTV this morning.
If people don't want their children to watch the video then make use of the parental control feature on your TV. Lady Gaga has made the most interesting videos telling truths in society and I love to watch her stories they are dark comedy done through a new-age baroque style and I love dark comedy. she should not be banned for shining light on some reality. Also I love those trannies on there, lmao, Banning this video is like saying,”We are going to not let our children see what other children will have to go through cause we can afford channels like MTV and we dictate what is to be watched” it's a part of life people just get over it!
People need to utilize the parental controls on their TV more often if they don't want their children to watch the stuff on MTV, half the rappers ' out there are more disgusting than her. What people are worried about is teenage pregnancy, they see she's a girl and they see their little girl dancing to it, then “sl*t!” comes to mind (I'm pretty darn sure that Gaga didn't make this video to be view specifically by people age 13 down). She's a star, she's not going away fast so just get used to her. Her videos have the most interesting take on life, the dark comedy themed new-age baroque style is really amazing and tells a story through her own eyes. for god's sake she's an artist let her express how she feels!, Hell go to an art fair how many naked women will you see there in picture doing provocative things? I'll tell you, TONS!! and people love taking their children to see it!
If this is the only message on here from me it's because my last comment was apparently too provocative like the Gaga video a moderator censors what you say on here make it sound pretty I guess people!
If people don't want their children to watch the video then make use of the parental control feature on your TV. Lady Gaga has made the most interesting videos telling truths in society and I love to watch her stories they are dark comedy done through a new-age baroque style and I love dark comedy. she should not be banned for shining light on some reality. Also I love those trannies on there, lmao, Banning this video is like saying,”We are going to not let our children see what other children will have to go through cause we can afford channels like MTV and we dictate what is to be watched” it's a part of life people just get over it!
People need to utilize the parental controls on their TV more often if they don't want their children to watch the stuff on MTV, half the rappers ' out there are more disgusting than her. What people are worried about is teenage pregnancy, they see she's a girl and they see their little girl dancing to it, then “sl*t!” comes to mind (I'm pretty darn sure that Gaga didn't make this video to be view specifically by people age 13 down). She's a star, she's not going away fast so just get used to her. Her videos have the most interesting take on life, the dark comedy themed new-age baroque style is really amazing and tells a story through her own eyes. for god's sake she's an artist let her express how she feels!, Hell go to an art fair how many naked women will you see there in picture doing provocative things? I'll tell you, TONS!! and people love taking their children to see it!
If this is the only message on here from me it's because my last comment was apparently too provocative like the Gaga video a moderator censors what you say on here make it sound pretty I guess people!
why would mtv ban lady gaga and beyonce telephone its one of their best songs now.
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