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Janet Jackson has addressed the reports that fans' Instagram accounts were deleted after they posted footage from her gigs online, saying, "I am passionate about protecting intellectual property."
Yesterday, news outlets began reporting that fans' social media accounts had been removed and accounts suspended after they posted footage from her gigs on Instagram. As explanation, they were sent an email telling them "a third party reported that the content violates their copyright."
One fan told Page Six that the morning after the gig, she woke up to find her Instagram account deleted. "Without warning. Every. Single. Photo. Gone," she told them.
Now, Jackson has responded to the reports via Twitter. "Hey you guys, I have been listening," she wrote. "I love and appreciate my fans. I want you to know that I enjoy watching the short video clips of how you are Burning It Up at the Unbreakable shows. Please keep posting them."
She continued, "My team is passionate about protecting the intellectual property we are creating for the tour and possible future projects. It was never their intention, acting on my behalf, to have social media accounts removed. Permitting the use of long clips does present a contractual problem for these projects. I hope you understand."
She concluded, "I trust the fans will use their short recordings for their own memories and to share on their social media networks of choice. I have asked my team to change their approach and allow you to engage socially with these videos. I know I wouldn't be here without the love I stand on."
See Jackson's UK tour dates below. For tickets and more information, click here. Just don't post anything about it online.
30 March - Birmingham, Barclaycard Arena
31 March - London, O2 Arena
4 April - Glasgow, SSE Hydro
5 April - Manchester, Arena
