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Life / Culture ♦ Posted 02/16/11

Beastie Boys' Mike D New Job: Wine Critic

Mike D, of the legendary Beastie Boys, is focusing his attention on things other than the trio's upcoming Hot Sauce Committee: Pt. 2 album. In his spare time, the rapper has been trying his hand at being a wine critic. As reported by The Daily Swarm, Mike D has been blogging as a wine critic at James Suckling's new site, JamesSuckling.com. The rapper has only...
Music ♦ Posted 12/15/10

Beastie Boys, LL Cool J Denied For 2011 Rock And Roll Hall of Fame

The inductees of the 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced recently, and hip-hop legends the Beastie Boys and LL Cool J -- who were both revealed as nominees in September -- were denied entry yet again. Both have received nods for the Hall in previous years, each time not making the final cut. Instead, singer Neil Diamond was voted to enter, alongside...
Tech & Gaming ♦ Posted 10/07/10

Beastie Boys, Barack Obama Hidden Characters For New 'NBA Jam'

In the 1990s, if you were into gaming, it's likely you spent hours playing the classic NBA Jam title. If you did well enough, you could play as a variety of secret characters. With the release of EA Sports' new 2010 version of the title, comes some of the old rewards, such as secret playable characters. Obviously, there will be some brand new celebrities as...
Music ♦ Posted 09/29/10

Beastie Boys, LL Cool J Among 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees

This year's class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees were announced this week, and it includes a very eclectic group of acts ... including two iconic hip-hop acts. Punk-inspired legends, the Beastie Boys, and LL Cool J and among the 15 acts on the 2011 nominees list, as well as rockers Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, and crooner Neil Diamond, among others. 500 voters...
Music ♦ Posted 05/04/10

Beastie Boys Reveal September Date For 'Hot Sauce Committee' Album, MCA Preps Holocaust Film

After a delay due to member MCA falling ill with throat cancer last summer, the Beastie Boys are finally set to drop their long-awaited new album, Hot Sauce Committee Pt. 1, this September. Member Mike D tells Rolling Stone the album is like a fine wine, which had to...
Music ♦ Posted 03/09/10

Beastie Boys' Adam Yaunch Says He's Ready To Get Back To Work

It's been a while since the Beastie Boys' Adam "MCA" Yauch revealed to fans that he believed he's beaten cancer. In October, he told fans he was feeling strong and healthy. Now, just recently, he tells Entertainment Weekly that he's ready to get back to working on...
Music ♦ Posted 10/09/09

Beastie Boys' MCA Updates Fans On Cancer: 'I'm Hopeful I've Beaten This Thing'

Three months ago, Beastie Boys member MCA revealed that he had been diagnosed with cancer. Today, the 45-year-old rapper (real name: Adam Yauch) says he's on the road to recovery and is feeling healthier every...
Music ♦ Posted 07/21/09

Beastie Boys Release Very Limited Vinyl Version Of Nas Collabo

Although their impending tour a new album are on hold due to an unfortunate health issue from group member MCA, the Beastie Boys plan to release a very limited 12" to indie record...
Music ♦ Posted 07/20/09

Beastie Boys' MCA Reveals Diagnosis Of Cancer

Beastie Boys member, MCA (real name: Adam Yauch), announced via a video posted on their official website Monday (July 20) that he has cancer. However, the founding member of the hip-hop trio described the illness as a "very...
Music ♦ Posted 07/07/09

Beastie Boys Prepare Ill Communication Re-Issue, Announce New Album

Just as the release of their re-mastered deluxe re-issue of Ill Communication nears, the Beastie Boys have announced the release of yet another new album ... via their recent appearance on last night's "Late Night With Jimmy...
Music ♦ Posted 03/24/09

Beastie Boys Reissue Check Your Head, Announce Upcoming Shows

Legendary white rap trio, the Beastie Boys, announced recently that their third album Check Your Head has been chosen to receive the re-mastered expanded reissue...
Entertainment, Music ♦ Posted 02/06/08

Beastie Boys' MCA Launches Indie Film Company

The Beastie Boys' MCA recently revealed that he will launch an indie film company called Oscilloscope Pictures, which will distribute films within the U.S. According to Billboard.com, the rapper (real name: Adam Yauch) has enlisted former ThinkFilm vp David Fenkel to run the company, which will be a branch off of his music and film production...
Q&A With 112's Q Parker: Talks About Solo Debut, Plus Possible 112 Reunion
With the album on its way, Q chatted with BallerStatus.com about making the album, as well as the future...
NBA TV To Celebrate 20th Anniversary Of Dream Team With Documentary
NBA TV will celebrate the 20th anniversary of USA Basketball's iconic team, The Dream Team...
Killah Priest, Hussein Fatal Drops Off Exclusives For 'Digital Dynasty 20'
In support of the upcoming free mixtape, the series' creator Tha Advocate drops off two exclusives...
 
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