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Elton John Honors Beastie Boys' Adam 'MCA' Yauch in Concert

Scott Shetler — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:30:28 +0000

Elton John dedicated a song to the late Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys at a recent Las Vegas show, where the legendary hitmaker told the audience about the time he discovered the trailblazing hip-hop trio. “I didn’t really know the Beastie Boys, but I went to see them at the Greek Theatre many years [...]

Beastie Boys Adam 'MCA' Yauch: Mom Says He Was 'Hopeful to the Very End'

Jessica Sager — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:00:04 +0000

In a heartwrenching interview with The New York Times, Beastie Boys member Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch’s mother, Frances Yauch, reflected on his constant positivity, even in the final hours before his death. “He was a very courageous person,” Frances said of her beloved son (quotes via The Boombox). “He was hopeful to the very end.” Yauch [...]

Top 10 Beastie Boys Songs

Trent Fitzgerald — Sun, 06 May 2012 13:26:48 +0000

Frank Micelotta, Getty Images Beastie Boys songs brought hip-hop to the mainstream, with its innovative sound. Now, more than 25 years later, the hip-hop community is mourning the loss of Adam “MCA” Yauch — one of the Beastie Boys' founding members. The 47-year-old rapper-musician died on May 4 after a long bout with cancer. This is hardly a definitive list, but [...]

The Week in Viral Videos: 'When Harry Met Sally 2,' Dad Makes Son Cry for Liking the Yankees

Amory Gritta — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:30:54 +0000

It was yet another great week for viral Internet videos last week, and we've compiled the 10 best that had everyone talking.

Among our favorites: Hilarious parodies ('When Harry Met Sally 2,' starring Billy Crystal and Helen Mirren), on-air news pranks and a New York-based hot dog that costs, yep, $69.

Watch them all below.