Beyoncé's "Countdown" video stirs controversy due to alleged plagiarism

With more than 1.6 million streams on the internet in less than one week, one would say that Beyoncé’s new video “Countdown” shall be labeled a clear success. However, the video has now brought charges of plagiarism as Belgian choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker claims that Beyoncé has crossed the line, from referencing to copying. In a statement that was translated from Dutch to English, De Keersmaeker says:

“This is plagiarism … This is stealing. What’s rude about it is that they don’t even bother about hiding it. They seem to think they could do it because it’s a famous work.”

A video highlighting the parallels has found its way to YouTube and is already steaming up impressively regarding views as well. Watch it above and let us know whether you agree with De Keersmaeker or you see the video rather as an homage or tribute.