Beatles Butchering Not Allowed

07/20/07
. (Contact Music) The producers of hit new TV karaoke contest THE SINGING BEE have been banned from using THE BEATLES and THE FOUR SEASONS hits on the show. The fun show, hosted by former 'N Sync star Joey Fatone, gives audience members the chance to croon hit songs, and fill in the words when the karaoke screen goes blank.

The show has become a big hit in America, but some music industry executives are far from impressed - and they've refused to clear the classics for use on the programme.

Producer Phil Gurin says, "There are certain artists who just don't clear for these kinds of shows - The Beatles being the number one. [ah, but they can misuse Beatles songs to sell crap on TV?] - who needs the Beatles? find out who they got instead!

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