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Beastie Boys' 'Sabotage' Video Reenacted by Kids as Tribute to MCA

Portland-based filmmaker James Winters created a reenactment of the Beastie Boys' landmark sabotage video with children. ... Read More »

Beastie Boys' Copyright Lawsuit: Band Sued for Infringement Day Before MCA Died

Jason Merritt/Getty Images Timing, as the expression goes, is everything. And sometimes, ... Read More »

Adam 'MCA' Yauch: 'Very Courageous' and 'Hopeful to the Very End,' Mother Says

Speaking with the New York Times, Frances Yauch, mother of late Beastie Boys rapper Adam "MCA" Yauch, called her son "courageous" and said he remained "hopeful to the very end." ... Read More »

Coldplay, Adam 'MCA' Yauch Tribute: Band Covers Beastie Boys' 'Fight for Your Right' at Hollywood Bowl (Video)

Performing last night (May 4) at the Hollywood Bowl, Coldplay played the Beastie Boys classic "Fight for Your Right" in honor of Adam "MCA" Yauch, who died earlier in the day. ... Read More »

Adam Yauch Remembered: A Collection of MCA's Most Memorable Moments

With today's tragic passing of the Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch (aka MCA), tributes to the late rapper have been popping up all over the web. Here are our favorites, in no particular order. ... Read More »

Adam Yauch: Q-Tip, Def Jam & More React on Twitter

Friends and fans are taking to Twitter to react to the death of Adam "MCA" Yauch due to complications from cancer. ... Read More »

Adam Yauch Dead: Beastie Boys' MCA Dies at 47 After Cancer Battle

The Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch has died following a three-year battle with cancer. He was 47. ... Read More »

Jewish Musicians: Don't Passover Our 13 Chosen Musical Semites

Spinner celebrates Passover with a list of interesting facts about great Jewish musicians. ... Read More »

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2012 Inductees: Guns N' Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Beastie Boys Are In

Cleveland, get ready for one hell of a night. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2012 inductees will include Guns N' Roses, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Beastie Boys. ... Read More »

Guns N' Roses, Joan Jett, the Cure Lead 2012 Rock Hall of Fame Nominees

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees for 2012 include Guns N' Roses, the Cure, Joan Jett, Heart, Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers and more. ... Read More »

Most Memorable 'Saturday Night Live' Music Performances

This Saturday, Sept. 24, marks the start of 'Saturday Night Live''s 36th season, so we're looking back at 'SNL'’s most memorable music performances. ... Read More »

Songs Inspired by 9/11

We look at the songs by Bruce Springsteen, Moby, Gorillaz and others that rose out of the rubble of 9/11. ... Read More »

Beastie Boys Take on 'Sesame Street' for 'Sure Shot' -- Video

Phil Andelman Fresh off their video for the Santigold-assisted 'Don't Play No Game That I ... Read More »

Beastie Boys Premiere Action-Packed Video for 'Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win'

Watch the Beastie Boys become action figures in their new video for 'Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win,' directed by Spike Jonze. ... Read More »

Space Shuttle Songs: The Music Astronauts Wake Up To

Spinner counts down the top ten tracks astronauts have used to kick start their day in space. ... Read More »

Rockin' Food Blogs: Culinary Side-Projects of My Morning Jacket, Beastie Boys + More

Spinner shines the spotlight on musicians-turned-food-bloggers. We cover Crème Bru-Log and more to learn why like acts like Monsters of Folk are taking to the blogosphere in the name of food. ... Read More »