In a case of what may be the worst timing ever, the Beastie Boys have been sued, and the lawsuit was filed the day before the death of Adam “MCA” Yauch. On May 3, the day before Yauch died from cancer, the record label Tuf America sued the group for copyright infringement over tracks from [...]

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Watch above as Coldplay pays impromptu tribute to Adam “MCA” Yauch of the Beastie Boys by performing a touching rendition of “Fight for You Right (to Party).” The piano-driven, mellow interpretation of the hard rock staple was performed at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, the day of Yauch’s death. Yauch died in New York City [...]

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Yesterday, the world lost Adam “MCA” Yauch, a founding member of the iconic group The Beastie Boys. Yauch succumbed to a rare form of cancer that developed on his salivary gland. Now, fans and celebrities alike are remembering a legendary pioneer. Related articles ADAM YAUCH DEAD: Beastie Boys’ MCA Dies after Cancer Battle (VIDEO)(blippitt.com) Incoming [...]

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The Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch is dead after losing his battle with cancer. The 47-year-old “MCA” announced he would be getting treatment for a cancerous tumor in his salivary gland in July 2009 and that the rap-rock icons would be cancelling some future shows as a result. In 2011, it was widely believed that Yauch [...]

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The inductees have been announced for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2012. Next year’s inductees include the likes of Guns N’ Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys, the Small Faces/Faces (which included Rod Stewart and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood), Donovan, and Laura Nyro. Freddie King will enter the Hall [...]

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Here are your famous & celebrity birthdays for today: Never miss a celebrity birthday again with the Celebrity Birthday Directory 1975 Kajol (Mukherjee) (actress) 1975 Ami Foster (actress) 1970 Josie Bissett (actress) 1966 Jonathan Silverman (actor) 1964 Adam Yauch (actor) 1962 Patrick Ewing (basketballer) 1956 Maureen McCormick (actress) 1946 Jimmy Webb (songwriter) 1946 Erika Slezak [...]

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Here are your famous & celebrity birthdays for today: Check out these shocking Celebrity Secrets! 1975 Kajol (Mukherjee) (actress) 1970 Josie Bissett (actress) 1966 Jonathan Silverman (actor) 1964 Adam Yauch (actor) 1962 Patrick Ewing (basketballer) 1956 Maureen McCormick (actress) 1946 Jimmy Webb (songwriter) 1946 Erika Slezak (actress) 1946 Loni Anderson (actress) 1943 Sammi Smith (singer) [...]

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Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys says he is feeling “healthy, strong and hopeful” that he has beaten cancer, according to a message he shared with the group’s fans this week. *** BREAKING UPDATE: ADAM YAUCH HAS DIED *** Yauch sent the e-mail out to the Beastie Boys’ official mailing list after coming back from [...]

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MCA of the band Beastie Boys, A.K.A. Adam Yauch, has cancer of the salivary gland. The band is now canceling its upcoming tour dates and pushing back the release date for their new album. Adam Yauch turns 45 on August 5th. Here is an Adam Yauch announcement… Related articles by Zemanta Coldplay, Tool, Beastie Boys [...]

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