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Beastie Boy Adam Yauch’s Will Forbids Use of His Music in Ads
The advertising industry is known for using music to its advantage, but Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch has prohibited the use of his creative material in such a way. The will of the Beastie Boys member – who passed away on May 4 of cancer – was filed earlier this week (on Aug. 7) in the Manhattan Surrogate Court, and it conveys his firm wishes on the matter.
Green Day’s New Single ‘Oh Love’ Gets Walmart EP
Green Day‘s new single, ‘Oh Love,’ which recently landed a No. 1 spot on the Billboard charts, is now being featured on an exclusive EP available only at Walmart.
Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl Thanks Hometown for ‘World’s Largest Drumsticks’
Recently, it was announced that the city of Warren, Ohio planned to honor one of its own — Foo Fighters‘ Dave Grohl — by presenting him with a pair of 900-pound drumsticks. The celebration took place yesterday (July 7), and while Grohl wasn’t able to attend, he found another way to express his sincere gratitude for the enormous gift.
Adele Reportedly Working on Nursery Rhymes Album for Baby
Adele, who recently revealed the news of her pregnancy along with her (supposed) hopes for a boy, is now rumored to be working on an album of nursery rhymes for her unborn child.
Two Deaths Confirmed After Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas
Earlier this morning, the University of Arizona suffered a tragic loss. A pre-med student from the acclaimed school was pronounced dead after taking a fall from the 27th story of a hotel along the Las Vegas strip. The fall may have been a result of the student’s drug use at the Electric Daisy Carnival.
Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift Perform ‘Lego House’ Together
About a month ago, Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift teased fans with hints of a collaboration via Twitter posts. Now, they’re giving us a glimpse of what they’ve been working on together.
Avett Brothers Perform New Song ‘Winter in My Heart’ at Bonnaroo 2012
The Avett Brothers caused a wave of excitement to ripple through the crowd at Bonnaroo when they performed a new song called ‘Winter in My Heart’ on Friday evening.
Coldplay’s Chris Martin Intimidated by Justin Bieber’s Good Looks
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has collaborated with Rihanna, Jay-Z and many others, but he draws the line at Justin Bieber. His refusal to team up with the young pop star has nothing to do with music, though.