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Beastie Boys' Ad-Rock Says He Feels 'Totally Numb' Over MCA's Death

Adam Horovitz

Adam Horovitz has opened up about his grief for Beastie Boys band mate Adam Yauch, confessing he cried in a street as he struggled to deal with his friend's death. The rapper, known as MCA, died ...


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Alan Rickman To Star In CBGB Founder Biopic

Alan Rickman

Alan Rickman will always be Professor Severus Snape to us, but he's about to take on the guise of another, more modern legend. You might not have heard of Hilly Kristal, but surely you have heard o...


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The Beastie Boys Hit With Copyright Lawsuit

Beastie Boys

Legendary Hip-hop group the Beastie Boys are facing a new copyright lawsuit just days after the death of band member Adam Yauch. Bosses at music label Tuf America launched a legal battle against ...


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Beastie Boy Mike D Struggling To Come To Terms With Adam Yauch's Passing

Mike D

Beastie Boys rapper Mike D has been in a "blur of deep emotions" after losing his friend and bandmate Adam Yauch to cancer. Yauch, known as MCA, died on Friday at the age of 47 following a three-y...


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Beastie Boys 'Ad-Rock' And 'Mike D' Thank Fans In Support Over Adam Yauch's Death

Adam Yauch

Adam 'Ad-Rock' Horovitz And Mike 'Mike D' Diamond have both reached out to their fans following the loss of their friend and bandmate Adam 'MCA' Yauch, who at the age of 47 lost his three year bat...


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Adam Yauch's Mom Says The Beastie Boys Star Was 'Courageous' In His Last Moments

Adam Yauch

The mother of Beastie Boys singer Adam Yauch has opened up about her son's "courageous" battle with cancer, insisting Adam remained hopeful right until he passed away. The 47-year-old rapper, kno...


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Chuck D Pays Tribute To Adam Yauch, Says His Support For Public Enemy Was 'Unbelievable'

Chuck D

Public Enemy star Chuck D paid tribute to late hip-hop pioneer Adam Yauch on Friday after the Beastie Boys legend passed away after a long battle with throat cancer. Chuck D attributes the trio fr...


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Tributes Pour In For Late Beastie Boy Adam Yauch

Adam Yauch

Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, Lenny Kravitz, Slash and Justin Timberlake have added their heartfelt tributes to late Beastie Boys legend Adam Yauch, who lost his battle with cancer on Friday. Rap...


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In Memoriam Adam Yauch: The Best Beastie Boys Songs Ever

Beastie Boys

The music world lost a great talent today when Adam "MCA" Yauch died at the age of 47. In memoriam, let's look at some of the great tunes that made the Beastie Boys one of the greatest acts ever. W...


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Stars Pay Tribute To Beastie Boys' Legend Adam Yauch

Adam Yauch

will.i.am, Q-Tip, Travis Barker, and Fred Durst are leading the tributes to tragic Beastie Boys star Adam Yauch following his death on Friday. Rapper Yauch, also known as MCA, was diagnosed with ...


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Adam Yauch Of The Beastie Boys Dead At 47

Adam Yauch

Adam Yauch, one-third of the legendary hip-hop group the Beastie Boys, has died at the age of 47, according to TMZ. Yauch, also known as MCA, had been in treatment for cancer since 2009. The rapper...


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Axl Rose Apologizes To Cleveland, Fans Over Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Drama

Axl Rose

Axl Rose has officially apologized to Guns N' Roses fans and the city of Cleveland, Ohio, for turning down the honor of becoming a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Rose declined the induct...


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No Shows, Scrapped Performances,Tribute Songs & More At Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

Beastie Boys

The Beastie Boys were forced to scrap a planned performance at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday night when rapper Adam 'MCA' Yauch pulled out of the ev...


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The Beastie Boys To Be Subject Of New Photo Exhibit

Beastie Boys

Rare images of pioneering rap group the Beastie Boys are set to go on display to celebrate the stars' upcoming induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Beastie Boys' Mike D, Adam 'MCA' ...


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Kiss' Gene Simmons Blasts Hall Of Fame Omission

Gene Simmons

Outspoken Kiss rocker Gene Simmons is angry the band has never been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, branding the snub a "joke". This year's induction ceremony includes Guns N' Roses...


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Beastie Boys' Mike D To Direct Los Angeles Art Festival

Beastie Boys

Beastie Boys star Mike Diamond has been named the artistic director of a new cultural festival in Los Angeles. The hip-hop star, aka Mike D, has been given the task of overseeing the Transmission...


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The Best Of 2011 - Starpulse.com Editors' Picks

Editor's Picks 2011

You've seen the rest, now see OUR best - Starpulse contributing editors Pete Weiss, Noelle Talmon, Kevin Blair & Casey Johnson bring you their favorites from the year that was - 2011. We've been wa...


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Beastie Boys' Star-Studded 'Fight For Your Right (Revisited)' Named 2011's Top Music Video (Watch It!)

Beastie Boys

The Beastie Boys' "Fight For Your Right (Revisited)" video, featuring Seth Rogen, Elijah Wood and Danny McBride as the aging rap trio, has topped a new poll to find the music promo of the year. Th...


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The Beastie Boys Inducted Into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Beastie Boys

Guns N' Roses, The Beastie Boys, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers have all won coveted places in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The bands led the shortlist to join the famed Cleveland, Ohio museum in...


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Pop Culture Thanksgiving: 10 Reasons To Give Thanks

beyonce

Thanksgiving is a time to reunite with families and be grateful for the good fortune and of course, maul your fellow man for a ridiculous deal on a plasma television. As a lover of pop culture, I’...


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Chili Peppers And The Cure Among 2011 Hall Of Fame Nominees

Red Hot Chili

Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Cure have landed nominations to be inducted into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2011. The bands join artists including previous nominees Guns ...


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Lady Gaga Leads The 2011 MTV EMAs Nominations

Lady Gaga

Pop superstar Lady Gaga is set to lead the way at the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) after landing six nominations. The Poker Face singer will face off with Katy Perry in four categories, wh...


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Beastie Boys' Action Figures Go On Sale

Beastie Boys

The Beastie Boys are releasing replicas of their action figure alter-egos which featured in the band's video for Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win. The rappers were depicted as miniature toys i...


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Katy Perry Scores Nine MTV VMA Nominations

Katy Perry

Katy Perry will be the girl to beat at next month's MTV Video Music Awards after landing nine nominations to become the leading lady ahead of peers like Adele, Lady Gaga and Beyonce. The Californ...


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See The Beastie Boys' New Action Figure Video

Beastie Boys

The Beastie Boys have been turned into Action Man figures for a new video directed by Spike Jonze. The rap trio's miniatures fight off military attacks, zombies and sharks in the short film which...


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Spike Jonze To Direct Beastie Boys' Next 'Action Adventure' Video

Spike Jonze

The Beastie Boys are teaming up with hotshot director Spike Jonze again for a new video featuring their action figures. Jonze, who directed Beastie Boys' iconic Sabotage and Sure Shot promos, has...


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Mike D Battled Dental Pain To Record New Beastie Boys Album

Beastie Boys

Beastie Boys star Mike D regularly broke down in tears during the recording sessions for the band's latest album because the drugs he was taking for painful dental work left him feeling "angry and ...


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Beastie Boys: 'No Tour Plans Until MCA Is Cancer-Free'

Beastie Boys

Beastie Boys star Adam Horovitz has ruled out any tour plans to promote their new album until rapper Adam Yauch has fully recovered from cancer. Yauch, aka MCA, has been undergoing treatment since...


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EMI's Family Of Artists And Songwriters Raise $940,000 To Support Japanese Red Cross Disaster Relief Efforts

30 Seconds To Mars

An auction of exclusive personal items and memorabilia donated by EMI’s family of artists and songwriters has raised $940,000 in funds to help the Red Cross support people affected by last month’s ...


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The Beastie Boys Release 'Fight For Your Right - Revisted' Trailer With Will Ferrell, Jack Black, Danny McBride & More

Beastie Boys

The Beastie Boys have released a hilarious trailer to their 30 minute movie "Fight for Your Right - Revisited." Watch it below!


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