Lady Gaga has been unbanned in China after her work was considered vulgar in 2011

Lady Gaga's ARTPOP has now been unbanned in China. In 2011, the artist's work was censored because it was considered vulgar.

Lady Gaga shared her enthusiasm about the situation on Twitter: "I'm so excited!!!! The Chinese Government Approved ARTPOP to be released in China with all 15 songs! Next I hope I can come to perform!"

Although Lady Gaga's taste in performance might not be what you'd expect to see in China, it isn't too far of a stretch, considering Katy Perry was also previously ruled out of contention and performed in Beijing earlier this month at the Beijing National Indoor Stadium.

ARTPOP might be released from its ban, but the album art will likely still be censored, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The album cover, designed by Jeff Koons, features the pop diva holding her breasts and straddling a shiny blue ball.

The list of songs banned by authorities for vulgarity in 2011 included "Hair," "Marry The Night," "Americano," "Judas" and "Bloody Mary." The Back Street Boys were also among 100 songs banned in the country.

Chinese rock icon Cui Jian was also recently banned. He has been in and out of official favor in recent years since he supported the crushed democracy movement in China in 1989. He was set to perform at the Spring Festival Gala of China Central Television (CCTV), a marathon variety show that airs on the eve of Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Jan. 31 this year. But he has declined any major public appearances because of censorship concerns.

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