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Beastie Boys’ Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch Will Be Honored With Renaming of Brooklyn Playground
Beastie Boy Adam Yauch, who went by the MCA moniker in the rap trio, passed away at 47 last year on May 4, after a long battle with salivary gland cancer. The musician was a loud and proud Brooklynite, and his love for the borough and his memory will be preserved tomorrow (May 3) when Palmetto Playground in Brooklyn Heights, N.Y., is renamed Adam Yauch Park.
Fantasia’s ‘Side Effects of You’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Chart
Congrats are in order for Fantasia. The former 'American Idol' winner -- she took the crown during Season 3 -- has another No. 1 record to celebrate. Her latest, 'Side Effects of You,' has landed in the top slot on the Billboard R&B Albums chart.
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon Renew Vows at Disneyland [Video]
Mariah Carey is a diva of the highest order. Mimi proved that she's earned her status as a queen bee yet again, as she and her husband Nick Cannon celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary, which is also the second birthday of their twins aka Dem Babies, by renewing Dem Vows at Disneyland on Tues., April 30.
Lil Reese Arrested, Found Sleeping in Vehicle
Chicago-based rapper Lil Reese has some seriously mounting legal problems.
Beastie Boys to Pen New Memoir
Beastie Boy Adam Yauch aka MCA passed away last May after a battle with cancer. The surviving members of the lauded rap group -- Adam Horovitz aka Ad-Rock and Michael Diamond aka Mike D -- will pen a memoir about the band's rise to fame, from their rap music dominance in the '80s and '90s to their extended cultural influence.
Mother of Nate Dogg’s Child Seeking Financial Support From Late Rapper’s Estate
Mo' money, mo' problems -- even when you're no longer of the earth. Nate Dogg may have died much too young in 2011 at the age of 41, but his estate continues to deal with financial issues.
Three Shot at Denver 4/20 Show Featuring Lil Flip
It was a holiday weekend for weed fans, being 4/20 and all. But one of the celebrations in Denver took a turn for the worse, as shots were fired at a show in Colorado on Saturday, April 20, which featured Lil Flip.
Wiz Khalifa, Curren$y Reveal ‘Live in Concert’ Mixtape Tracklist
Recently, Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y revealed that they would be dropping their free 'Live in Concert' mixtape on 4/20 - the national pot smoker's holiday. They've since revealed even more -- now fans have their hands on an actual tracklisting.
Justin Timberlake Eyeing November Release for Next Album
Justin Timberlake's "comeback" album 'The 20/20 Experience' has parked itself in the top slot of the Billboard Top 200 charts for weeks.
J. Cole Details Making ‘Power Trip’ Track
J. Cole will drop his sophomore platter 'Born Sinner' on June 25. The LP will serve as the follow up to his critically acclaimed debut, 'Cole World: The Sideline Story.'