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    Modern Warfare 2 cranks up action, gaming modes  Nov 19, 2009
    And with ridiculously cool mash-ups (such as the Beastie Boys mixed with Queen. the sounds couldn't be fresher. (FOX59, IN)

    Kanye West Might Make 'Old-School' Hip-Hop LP, Mr Hudson Says  Nov 6, 2009
    He might make an old-school record on a tape deck, like the Beastie Boys used to do. Just a drum machine, ghetto blaster and a microphone," he blogged. West's touring DJ, A-Trak, talked about West's music plans as well. "Kanye's taking a bit of time away from the limelight. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Simultaneity: Museum of Contemporary Art tak...  Nov 6, 2009
    Adeys project will occur at the same time as performances by San Francisco band Birds ries, balloon artist/musician Addi Somekh and keyboardist (and Beastie Boys collaborator) Money Mark. Now, thats "simultaneity.". (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Nightlife: the week ahead  Nov 5, 2009
    CLUBS & DANCE NIGHTS MIX MASTER MIKE He s the resident DJ for the Beastie Boys. He s won the DMC World DJ Championships multiple times. (Boston Globe)

    Copyright Criminals  Nov 1, 2009
    Exploring the Sampling Debate in Music. These giants of hip hop have all been sued over sampling, a heavily debated concept that continues to plague the music industry. (Suite101.com)

    Wedding day nears for Buchholz, ‘Deal or No Deal’ model  Oct 31, 2009
    We re told Adam Yauch - MCA from the Beastie Boys - was expected, but had to cancel. Ovations benefit. (Boston Globe)

    Wicka-wicka-wicked: DJ Hero new, fresh, triumphant  Oct 29, 2009
    The diversity and number of artists is impressive: Daft Punk, Marvin Gaye, 2Pac, Motorhead, The Killers, Beastie Boys, Black Eyed Peas, Gang Starr, Herbie Hancock, Queen, Jay-Z, Afrika Bambaataa. the list goes on. (Ars Technica)

    DJ Hero puts a spin on music gaming  Oct 29, 2009
    The game software includes nearly 100 mixes in which David Bowie meets 50 Cent, or the Beastie Boys cohabit with Blondie, or Rihanna teams up with The Trammps. You get access to just a couple dozen mix tunes at first; the more you play, the more songs become available. (Boston Globe)

    ccMixter Transitions from Creative Commons to ArtisTech Media  Oct 29, 2009
    ccMixter, the most prominent experiment in free music culture, began in 2004 with a series of remix contests hosted by Creative Commons, based in San Francisco, in conjunction with Wired Magazine featuring Beastie Boys, David Byrne and other innovative musicians. founding board member of Creative Commons, says of ccMixter: "The first important thing about Creative Commons is that it's artist based. It's artists who choose what freedoms they're going to give people when it comes to access to... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Rap music shouldn't be blamed for setting blacks back a hundred years. Those baggy pants and caps worn sideway...  Oct 24, 2009
    Beastie Boys are awesome. They do not belong in the same category as Snow, Eminem, etc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Mario Barth Breaks World Record Hosting the Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth  Oct 23, 2009
    Other notable guests included: Jack Osbourne; Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray); Steve Jones (The Sex Pistols); Billy Morrison (The Cult); Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses); Mix Master Mike (The Beastie Boys); and Evan Seinfeld (Biohazard). Visitors of The Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth poured in all weekend, some waiting in line for up to one hour. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Saturday TV: RocKwiz  Oct 23, 2009
    His stellar choice of music videos includes everything from Beastie Boys to Bjork. There's Madonna, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Neon Neon and Echo and the Bunnymen as well as plenty of Aussie picks, including the Easybeats, Kylie Minogue and Olivia Newton-John. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Gossip: Snazzy record deal doesnt faze us  Oct 23, 2009
    The new 11-song CD, "Music For Men," was overseen by an icon in the industry who has produced the Beastie Boys, Metallica and Johnny Cash, and recorded at the luxurious Shangri La studio in Malibu, Calif. "I felt weird a couple of times, but if you think about it, it'll drive you crazy," says Paine. (MSNBC -- Music)

    So that's why my short and witty vents won't get published!...  Oct 23, 2009
    So if rap music has set back Black men 100 years, what has Eminem, the Beastie Boys, Vanilla Ice, Snow, Bubba Sparxxx, Kid Rock, 3rd Bass, and Everlast done for the white man. Score: -10. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Remembering concert documentaries that rock  Oct 23, 2009
    The closest this decade came to a classic concert film was the Beastie Boys 2006 Awesome; I F**n Shot That. Here, Beastie Adam Yauch (aka director Nathaniel Hrnblowr) compiled footage taken by the bands fans, who were given camcorders and told to shoot a 2004 Madison Square Garden concert. (MSNBC -- News)

    Celebrity birthdays for Oct. 25-31  Oct 22, 2009
    Guitarist Adrock of the Beastie Boys is 43. Musician Adam Schelsinger of Fountains of Wayne is 42. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Oktoberfest a damp but good time  Oct 18, 2009
    I want to do a country song or something by the Beastie Boys. . (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    RZA Urges Readers To Learn From His Mistakes In 'Tao Of Wu'  Oct 18, 2009
    Hearing [the Beastie Boys lyrics] 'Dip, dip, dive/ So socialize/ Clean out your ears and open your eyes. Back then, it was just a rhyme, but listen to those words: 'Socialize' with people, 'clean out your ears and open your eyes. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Will Wild Things be a monster hit?  Oct 17, 2009
    Jonze is about as cool as the film world gets, largely due to the fact that his career has been built on making astonishingly original music videos for the likes of the Beastie Boys, Sonic Youth and Bjork ... But Maurice Sendak, who is now 81, had been trying for years to find someone to adapt his 1963 classic when his production partner saw the young Spike Jonze's video for the Beastie Boys' Sabotage. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    The drive to woork  Oct 15, 2009
    The station comes in and out, and a medley of Beastie Boys Fight For Your Right and Collective Soul s All Your Weight are battling for the airwaves. I m taken back to high school and college at the same time. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Game Hunters  Oct 10, 2009
    The game will support up to four players through a Bluetooth connection and will release with 20 tracks from artists such as Beastie Boys, Foo Fighters and the Pixies. Players will also be able to download additional tracks at a later date. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Beastie Boy 'hopeful' over cancer  Oct 9, 2009
    " Yauch posted a video on the Beastie Boys website in July announcing he had cancer. The band then cancelled their tour and postponed the release of their new album Hot Sauce Committee Part 1. He said there was no new release date for the record yet but added: "I'm hoping it'll be in the first half of next year. " He thanked fans for their well wishes and said he was now "just enjoying a little downtime in Massachusetts, taking walks in the woods and hanging out with the family". Bookmark with:... (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch Feels 'Hopeful' About Cancer Treatment  Oct 8, 2009
    After a visit to India, Yauch says he's feeling healthy and strong. Here I can just shop for the right food and cook. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Track list for 'DJ Hero' unveiled  Oct 7, 2009
    2Pac - "All Eyez On Me" vs. The Aranbee Pop Orchestra - "Bittersweet Symphony (Instrumental)"50 Cent - "Disco Inferno" vs. David Bowie - "Let's Dance"50 Cent - "Disco Inferno" vs. InDeep - "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life"Afrika Bambaataa - "Zulu Nation Throwdown" vs. Freedom Express - "Get Down"Beastie Boys - "Here's A Little Somethin' For Ya" vs. DJ Shadow - "The Number Song (2009 Version)" (Produced and mixed by DJ Shadow)Beastie Boys - "Intergalactic" vs. Blondie - "Rapture"Beastie Boys - "Lee... (USA Today -- Tech)

    Full DJ Hero Set List  Oct 7, 2009
    The game features 93 exclusive mixes, from 2Pac, Daft Punk, and the Beastie Boys ... Beastie Boys - "Here's A Little Somethin' For Ya" vs. DJ Shadow - "The Number Song (2009 Version)" (Produced and mixed by DJ Shadow) ... Beastie Boys - "Intergalactic" vs. Blondie - "Rapture". (IGN PS2)

    MIDEM Launches MidemNet Lab, International Showcase for Digital Innovation  Oct 6, 2009
    Founder of Topspin and considered a pioneer in the digital arena, Ian Rogers played a major part in the recent commercial success of the Beastie Boys on the internet. Anthony Volodkin created The Hype Machine, one of the biggest blog aggregators which attracts more than 1. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    DJ AM Has 'No Replacement,' DJ Z-Trip Says Of Vegas Gig  Oct 3, 2009
    " For that reason, Z-Trip will be setting up four turntables every night he's there, with an extra set for anyone who happens to be in the building who he wants to invite up. Z-Trip, who is known for touring all over the world and opening for the Rolling Stones, was recently named America's Best DJ for 2009 by DJ Times magazine. He recently jammed on some new music with former House of Pain leader Everlast for a potential future project and completed work on remixes for the Beastie Boys and the... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Beastie Boys Hello Nasty Remastered...  Oct 1, 2009
    Beastie Boys Hello Nasty Remastered span. Beastie Boys Hello Nasty Remastered & Raw ... The Beastie Boys have re-released their 1998 album 'Hello Nasty', fully re-mastered, now as a 2-Disc, 43 track collection, including unreleased cuts. (Suite101.com)

    Eminem, Kid Rock, The Roots Pay Tribute To Def Jam At VH1's 'Hip Hop Honors'  Sep 25, 2009
    LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, other label greats are honored at annual event, which airs on VH1 October 13 ... " Chuck still has one of the most recognizable and commanding voices in all of music, not just rap. Flavor Flav came out wearing a white tuxedo jacket, matching top hat and a black bow tie. PE arguably had the performance of the night with help from the Roots, S1W and Boots Riley. The Long Island-bred rap chiefs were just born for the stage. The entire crowd was on their feet... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Mario Barth Presents the 2009 Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth: Oct. 2- 4 at Mandalay Bay  Sep 23, 2009
    Other notable guests include: Jack Osbourne; Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray); Steve Jones (The Sex Pistols); Billy Morrison (The Cult); Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses); Mix Master Mike (The Beastie Boys); Evan Seinfeld (Biohazard); rapper Jim Jones; Sully Erna (Godsmack); Brandon Boyd (Incubus); Billy Duffy (The Cult); Jerry Cantrell (Alice In Chains) and Sean Stewart. On Friday, Oct. 2, invited guests will enjoy Mario Barth's Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth After-Party hosted by Slash & Friends, featuring... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Verizon Wireless Customers First to Live Out Their Rocker Dreams on Mobile Phones with Rock Band From EA Mobile, Harmonix and MTV Games  Sep 17, 2009
    This is the first time the award-winning music game is available on the mobile platform, giving Verizon Wireless customer the chance to rock out to 25 legendary songs from great artists including Smashing Pumpkins, Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Beastie Boys with MP3-quality sound. Related Quotes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Brothers' musical rhythm was fine-tuned in studio  Sep 17, 2009
    The album was recorded with Rick Rubin, the early hip-hop pioneer who has produced albums by artists as diverse as the Beastie Boys, Slayer, Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond. The album finds the group, which started life as a three-piece string band, experimenting with pianos, drums and other instrumentation outside the expected guitar, bass and banjo arrangements. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Timbaland lets PSP users get in the rhythm with 'Beaterator'  Sep 16, 2009
    This "party game" from Genius Products includes creative support from Quincy Jones III and legendary Mix Master Mike of Beastie Boys fame. Def Jam Rapstar: From 4mm Games and Def Jam Interactive, Rapstar (due this winter, Xbox 360 and PS3, no price or rating; defjamrapstar. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Cognac-swigging Kanye storms MTV stage; Grabs microphone...  Sep 15, 2009
    Best Video (That Should Have Won A Moonman): Beastie Boys - Sabotage. Breakthrough video: Matt and Kim - Lessons Learned. (The Drudge Report)

    Green Day Hope Lady Gaga Survives Their Fiery VMA Performance  Sep 13, 2009
    I think the first time we did the VMAs, the stage rotated with the Beastie Boys," Armstrong said. "And, you know, Michael Jackson, Lisa Marie, when they were married for a week, and he said, 'They said this wouldn't last. And we were like, 'It's only been a week. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Daft Punk to rock 'DJ Hero'  Sep 12, 2009
    Two original "megamixes' will include Daft Punk hits like Around the World and underground favorites such as Underground Rules the Nation.Developer FreeStyleGames has also created a special in-game venue inspired by their live shows. "It's the next best thing to being at a Daft Punk concert," says Tim Riley, vice president of music affairs for publisher Activision. DJ Hero will also have11 exclusive in-game mixes from the group, including two signature Daft Punk "Megamixes" that include hits... (USA Today -- Tech)

    Be a spin doctor  Sep 8, 2009
    Those tracks, from the likes of Gwen Stefani, Beastie Boys, 50 Cent and Blondie, have been mixed together to form 93 unique and never-before-heard deejay mixes ... Those tracks, from the likes of Gwen Stefani, Beastie Boys, 50 Cent and Blondie, have been mixed together to form 93 unique and never-before-heard deejay mixes. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Jay-Zs 3-peat  Sep 6, 2009
    In the run-up to his latest love letter to the city, he even filled in as the last-minute replacement for fellow NYC natives the Beastie Boys (after Adam Yauch was diagnosed with cancer) at the All Points West concert at Liberty State Park in July ... In the run-up to his latest love letter to the city, he even filled in as the last-minute replacement for fellow NYC natives the Beastie Boys (after Adam Yauch was diagnosed with cancer) at the All Points West concert at Liberty State Park in July.... (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Isle actress on the move with Disney  Sep 4, 2009
    The band has been described as a cross between Mister Rogers and the Beastie Boys. Calio was born and raised in Wahiawa. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    A History Of The MTV Video Music Awards In New York City  Sep 3, 2009
    " By the next year, MTV's baby was ready to stretch its legs, expanding from a purely NYC-based show to one broadcasting live from Manhattan, Los Angeles, London, Miami and, oddly, New Haven, Connecticut. For the next seven years, the VMAs stayed on the West Coast, not returning to their Radio City roots until 1994. The '94 show was an unforgettable one from the very start. Months after they were married, took the stage as MJ said, "And just think, nobody thought this would last," before the two... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    NJ music festival All Points West keeps getting better  Sep 1, 2009
    This year's lineup was just as impressive, if not more so, featuring big time names such as Coldplay, Tool and Jay-Z. Beastie Boys were originally scheduled to perform, but the band had to pull because of medical related issues to Adam "MCA" Yauch, with Jay-Z filling the gap as a headliner on the opening night. Hova came out at around 9:30 p.m. and immediately performed a cover of the Beastie Boys' hit, No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)

    Inglourious Basterds has one tricky title  Aug 28, 2009
    As an executive at ThinkFilm in 2005, Klenert worked on a documentary about the origin and many creative uses of the F-word (which was also the title of the film), and Awesome: I F-----Shot That, in which the Beastie Boys gave cameras to fans who shot footage of a 2004 concert at New Yorks Madison Square Garden ... With the Beastie Boys documentary, they just were not going to use (the F-word) in it. (MSNBC -- Movies)

    Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival band list  Aug 24, 2009
    The other HBO singing comedy duo, featuring "Nacho Libre" star Jack Black, was brought in as a last-minute replacement for the Beastie Boys. Lands End, 7:50 p.m. next Sun. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Pop Quiz with Jack Black & Kyle Gass of Tenacious D  Aug 24, 2009
    When Tenacious D was asked - eventually - to step in as the closing act for the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival next Sunday after the Beastie Boys were forced to drop out at the last minute, the guys didn't hesitate ... Q: Who got the call when the Beastie Boys had to drop out ... We actually have the same manager as the Beastie Boys. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Outside Lands gets ready to rock  Aug 24, 2009
    The cancellation of the festival's Sunday headliner, the Beastie Boys, after the group's Adam Yauch was diagnosed with cancer, left the event without a closing act less than six weeks out. Producers announced only two weeks ago the addition of Tenacious D., the rock band led by actor Jack Black (who turns 40 next weekend). (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Tense pre-race for Busch, Vickers  Aug 23, 2009
    It made for some interesting selections: The reserved Sam Hornish Jr. came out to the Beastie Boys Fight For Your Right (To Party) while Reed Sorenson came out to Michael Jacksons Billie Jean. . (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Lets's get spiritual: Jimmy finds his roots  Aug 22, 2009
    Through the rock of ages, many stars have had Jewish roots: Bob Dylan, Lou Reed, the Ramones, Kiss and the Beastie Boys. Now we can add Barnsey, the Scottish immigrant kid who was raised a Protestant and played in the Salvation Army band before he became Australia's howling Working Class Man. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Osheaga 2009 Review  Aug 18, 2009
    Fortunately for Farkas, that did not deter the fans from attending the second day of the festival which should have featured the Beastie Boys but instead headlined the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs. Another addition to this year s festivities was the Osheaga in The City events which were held at various locations throughout Montreal. (Suite101.com)

    What Does WMD Rhyme With?  Aug 18, 2009
    Granted most of them are by Neverheardem and the Unknowns , but the Beastie Boys, Willie Nelson, Steve Earle, Green Day, Lenny Kravitz, and Outkast are all on the list. on Said. (The American Conservative)

    Photo gallery  Aug 13, 2009
    Photos of this year's amazing lineup, featuring Tool, Beastie Boys and more Photos from the Liberty Island, N.J., festival starring Jay-Z, Coldplay and Tool Photos from this year's massive music fest in Manchester, Tennessee Photos from California's desert music festival Photos, reviews and more from Austin's annual orgy of music. Add a comment. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Falcons: Meet the Burn Unit  Aug 12, 2009
    Since the line has become quite large, we could call them the beastie boys. I thought I saw a blog where someone said Trey Lewis s knee had been swelling up - any truth to that. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Tool Close Lollapalooza's Colorful Day Two  Aug 10, 2009
    " Also working early was nasal folkie Ezra Furman and his band, the Harpoons, who charmed with the quirky plea for personal space, "I Wanna Be Ignored," a sentiment lost on some of the golden-knee-high-gladiator-sandal-feather-mask-and-giant-sombrero-wearing masses. It was hard to ignore the big crowd for the relatively unknown Thenewno2. The band is led by , who told us a bit later that his dad, late Beatle George Harrison, forbade him to attend Lollapalooza as a youth, and said he could go... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Beastie Boy recovering from cancer surgery  Aug 7, 2009
    Jay-Z replaced the Beastie Boys as headliners of the festival. "And I heard Karen O [of the group Yeah Yeah Yeahs] wore a 'Get well MCA' armband, and that [rapper] Q-Tip gave a shout out too ... very kind of them," Yauch's e-mail said. (CNN)

    Beyonce and Gaga lead MTV field  Aug 6, 2009
    Classics like the Beastie Boys' Sabotage, Bjork's Human Nature and George Michael's Freedom 90 are amongst those vying for a retrospective "Moonman" trophy. Brand divided audiences last year with an innuendo-laden monologue in which he described former President George Bush as "that retarded cowboy fella". (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    ADDING MULTIMEDIA Imagination Movers Announce First-Ever National Theater Tour "Live From The Idea Warehouse Concert Tour 2009"  Aug 6, 2009
    Imagination Movers" features the blue-suited band Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty as brain-stormers working hard to solve idea emergencies in their Idea Warehouse. Each episode features five songs.After signing to Walt Disney Records, Imagination Movers released their debut album Juice Box Heroes in March 2008. The CD ranked in the Top 10 on iTunes Childrens Music chart. Parenting Magazine awarded it a Parenting Pick and Common Sense Media recognized Imagination Movers... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Beyonce and Lady Gaga Tied With Nine '2009 MTV Video Music Awards' Nominations While Britney Spears Comes In a Close Second With Seven Nods  Aug 5, 2009
    Dre) Label: Island Label: Interscope/The Atlantic Group -------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Beastie Boys Bjork Title: Sabotage Title: Human Behavior Album: III Communication Album: Debut Director: Spike Jonze Director: Michel Gondry Label: Grand Royal/Capitol Records Label: Elektra Entertainment ---------------------------------- ---------------------------- Radiohead George Michael Title: Karma Police Title: Freedom Album: OK Computer Album: Listen Without... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    This day in history  Aug 5, 2009
    Rapper MCA (The Beastie Boys) is 45. Actor Jonathan Silverman is 43. (Boston Globe)

    Complete List Of MTV Video Music Award Nominees  Aug 5, 2009
    Show airs live on Sunday, September 13, at 9 p.m. on MTV.. " Best Direction ? Beyonc?, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" ? Lady Gaga, "Paparazzi" ? Britney Spears, "Circus" ? Cobra Starship (featuring Leighton Meester), "Good Girls Go Bad" ? Green Day, "21 Guns" Best Editing ? Beyonc?, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" ? Lady Gaga, "Paparazzi" ? Britney Spears, "Circus" ? Miley Cyrus, "7 Things" ? Coldplay, "Viva la Vida" Best Special Effects ? Gnarls Barkley, "Who's Gonna Save My Soul" ? Lady... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Jay-Z, Coldplay, Tool Electrify Waterlogged All Points West  Aug 4, 2009
    Fest headliners pay tribute to the Beastie Boys and Michael Jackson during storm-ravaged New Jersey festival ... " They got psychedelic ("Strawberry Swing"), trance-y ("God Put a Smile on Your Face") and goofy (Martin's sorta jig during "42"), and much like 00003B37 Jay-Z they paid tribute to both the Beastie Boys and Michael Jackson, the former with a ballady take on "Fight for Your Right (to Party)", the latter with a version of "Billie Jean," complete with Martin's Jacko-esque falsettos. They... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Top 10 July singles  Aug 4, 2009
    Beastie Boys and Nas, "Too Many Rappers". The Beastie Boys hook up with Nas for this triumphant, old-school throwback, with a bigger beat than anything this side of Chemical Brothers and some classic rhymes about the state of modern hip-hop. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    McCartney dedicates Michelle to first lady  Aug 3, 2009
    At the All Points West Music Festival at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, Jay-Z dedicated his set to the Beastie Boys Adam MCA Yauch, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Jay-Z, who replaced the Beastie Boys in the lineup at the festival after the news broke, opened his set with the groups No Sleep Till Brooklyn. (MSNBC -- Music)

    All Points Wet Is A Lot More Like It  Aug 3, 2009
    Clearly, Jay-Z, who pinch-hit for the canceled Beastie Boys, was one of the weekend's strongest acts. Jay opened his set by tipping his hat to the Beasties (currently on ice because of Adam Yauch's throat cancer) with a cover of the Boys' much loved "No Sleep Till Brooklyn," which earned him big points, especially with fans still disappointed about the cancellation. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Jay-Z Pays Tribute To Beastie Boys' MCA At All Points West Festival  Aug 2, 2009
    Jay opens his set with Beasties' classic 'No Sleep Till Brooklyn. by Jem Aswad, with additional reporting by Sabrina Rojas Weiss. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Weekend Hot Picks In Entertainment  Jul 31, 2009
    The Beastie Boys had to pull out, but Jay-Z stepped in, and the All Points West Festival will rock as hard as ever this weekend. Tonight's show features not only Mr. Z, but nearly two dozen opening acts including Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Vampire Weekend and the Pharcyde. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Avett Brothers blend influences on major label debut  Jul 31, 2009
    Rick Rubin manned the boards for I and Love and You, and while Avett says he and his brother were already in an exploratory songwriting phase, having the legendary producer (Rubin s worked with Johnny Cash, the Dixie Chicks, and the Beastie Boys) on hand was a definite plus. He s very smart in delegating and knowing that twiddling knobs and engineering needs to be done by the person that does that and you can get a lot more done by waiting and listening and speaking on the composition of the... (Boston Globe)

    Those fun, flashy '80s  Jul 30, 2009
    SHOWCASE :: Erie's Entertainment Web Site. Pollstar lists date for Darius Rucker on Nov. 6 at Warner Theatre; no on-sale date yet. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 2-8  Jul 30, 2009
    Rapper Adam Yauch (MCA) of the Beastie Boys is 45. Actor Jonathan Silverman ("The Single Guy") is 43. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    WESTWARD HO!  Jul 28, 2009
    This year's festival, which runs Friday through Sunday at New Jersey's Liberty State Park, was rocked when illness forced the Beastie Boys, the Friday night headliner, to cancel their performance. But quick-thinking promoters hooked up with Brooklyn rap god Jay-Z to pinch hit on a lineup that also includes the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    EA Announces Fall Music Line Up for Sports Franchises  Jul 28, 2009
    The soundtrack also spotlights never-before-heard songs from Beastie Boys and Wyclef Jean. The complete in-game soundtrack for NBA LIVE 10. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Deep inside the Boosh  Jul 27, 2009
    J.B.: We were listening to a lot of Wu Tang Clan and Beastie Boys at the time. N.F.: Then we realized you can't really rap in an American accent if you're English. (Salon)

    Jay-Z to replace Beastie Boys at APW festival  Jul 26, 2009
    JERSEY CITY (AP) Jay-Z will make his U.S. festival debut when he replaces the Beastie Boys at the All Points West Music & Arts Festival in New Jersey. The Grammy winner stepped in after the Beastie Boys were forced to cancel their opening-night appearance July 31. (USA Today -- Life)

    Date Lines: News from the Bay Area arts scene  Jul 23, 2009
    The Beastie Boys have withdrawn as headliners from the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival, canceled all their other upcoming tour dates and indefinitely pushed back the release date of their forthcoming album, "Hot Sauce Committee Part 1," after member Adam "MCA" Yauch was diagnosed last week with a cancerous tumor in his left salivary gland ... According to the Beastie Boys' label, EMI, the cancer is localized and treatable with immediate surgery. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    INgrooves and Topspin Partner to Provide Custom Direct-to-Fan Marketing Services Solutions to Independent Artists and Labels  Jul 22, 2009
    Since coming out of stealth mode in June 2008, a number of artists have chosen the Topspin platform to market music directly to their fans, including Beastie Boys (Paul's Boutique reissue) David Byrne & Brian Eno (Everything That Happens Will Happen Today), The Fireman featuring Paul McCartney & Youth (Electric Arguments), Arcade Fire (Miroir Noir documentary film), and Metric (Fantasies) to name a few. Visit for more information. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    What Will Beastie Boys Cancellations Mean For Summer Festivals?  Jul 22, 2009
    What Will Beastie Boys Cancellations Mean For Summer Festivals ... What Will Beastie Boys Cancellations Mean For Summer Festivals ... "The Beastie Boys had also been announced to headline the annual Austin City Limits festival in October, and while no replacement has been announced for them just yet, there are reports that the Kings of Leon who were already announced as one of the fest's headliners were going to pull double duty, playing a second headline slot in place of the Beasties. However,... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Beastie Boy Adam Yauch has 'very treatable' cancer  Jul 21, 2009
    11:03 AM MST on Monday, July 20, 2009. NEW YORK (AP) -- Beastie Boy Adam Yauch has what is described as a "very treatable" cancerous tumor in his salivary gland. (FOX 11, AZ)

    Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch Has Cancer  Jul 21, 2009
    " Yauch concluded the video message by apologizing to all Beastie Boys fans for having to cancel the groups' upcoming shows including headlining slots at the and on August 8 and joking that his illness will give Ad-Rock time to work on his Kenny Rogers-themed country band. "This will be a great opportunity," he laughed. "You'll have some time now ... " EMI, the Beastie Boys' label, released a statement confirming the news. "Our thoughts, love and prayers are with Adam Yauch, his family and the... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Beastie Boys delay album, tour over Yauch cancer  Jul 21, 2009
    Hip-hop outfit the Beastie Boys have delayed their upcoming tour and album release after founding member Adam Yauch was diagnosed with cancer, the band says ... The Beastie Boys had been due to release their latest album Hot Sauce Committee Part 1 on September 15, 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Cancer delays Beastie Boys album  Jul 21, 2009
    The Beastie Boys' album and summer tour have been postponed after band member Adam Yauch disclosed that he is suffering from cancer ... FROM OTHER NEWS SITES Beastie Boys delay album, tour over Yauch cancer - 4 hrs ago Beastie Boy has cancer - 7 hrs ago Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch Diagnosed with Cancer - 9 hrs ago Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch Has Cancer, Tour And Album Postponed - 10 hrs ago Beastie Boys Cancel Concerts, Push Back Hot Sauce After Yauch Reveals He Has Cancer - 13 hrs ago. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Beastie Boy MCA Has Cancer In Neck  Jul 21, 2009
    Adam Yauch, the member of the Beastie Boys who also goes by the name MCA, announced Monday that he has cancer. The group sent an e-mail to fans announcing that it had some problems. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Beastie Boy has cancer  Jul 21, 2009
    Beastie Boy Adam Yauch has 'very treatable' cancer. Article:Beastie Boy Adam Yauch has 'very treatable' cancer:/n/a/2009/07/20/entertainment/e095135D58. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    25 New Guitar Hero 5 Songs  Jul 17, 2009
    Beastie Boys - "Gratitude". Beck - "Gamma Ray". (IGN PS2)

    Triple j hottest 100 of all time  Jul 12, 2009
    48 Sabotage - Beastie Boys. 49 Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns n' Roses. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)

    The singer not the song? JJJ vote's in  Jul 11, 2009
    So far, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley and the Beatles have mixed with Beastie Boys, Daft Punk, Nick Cave, Powderfinger, Massive Attack and Melbourne musician Gotye. Buck lists the major surprise as the inclusion of Elton John's Tiny Dancer. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)

    Who's winning the late-night matchup? It's a split decision  Jun 30, 2009
    But O'Brien has slowly but surely loosened the restraints, jumping on his desk, growling at giggly female guests and dragging in a grotesque wax figure of Henry Winkler sweetly titled: "The Fonz at the Urinal." Even Triumph the Insult Comic Dog has filed a report, this time from the Bonnaroo Music Festival, where he tormented the Beastie Boys and anyone intoxicated enough to do "the noodle dance." Anyone who thought O'Brien would be doing a grown-up show is wonderfully mistaken. Letterm 00000F05... (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)

    Americas top summer music festivals  Jun 20, 2009
    This year, Tool and the Beastie Boys will headline. . (MSNBC -- Music)

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