Rolling Stone — Def Jam’s 25th Anniversary Collection, due October 6th as a five-disc crate, features a 59-page color booklet and tracks spanning from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee LL Cool J’s “I Need a Beat” and the Beastie Boys’ “Paul Revere” to... more info

Rolling Stone — There was a large eyeball suspended at the rear of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs‘ stage setup Friday night, a fitting prop for a band that prides itself on spectacle. The band’s Austin City Limits show was the second for which they stepped in as a replacem... more info

White Folks Get Crunk — OK here are some dance tunes I have been digging lately. Lots of energy on these joints, get em all hot and sweaty on the dancefloor. It’s almost time to party! From the Fool’s Gold Blog More Than Friends (Congorock Remix) – Fukkk Offf downloa... more info

The Vinyl Villain — Yesterday's posting wasn't just a coincidence.Yup, TVV was born three years ago today. And I just want to say a big thank you to everyone who has helped out along the way, whether it was through initial encouragement, leaving behind comments (except ... more info

411 Mania — Nine Inch Nails to reissue The Fragile. Muse forced to lip sync. Track listings from Korn, Foo Fighters, Flyleaf, more. Cancer Bats, Panic!, Dangerous New Machine cover Beastie Boys, Journey, Salt N Pepa, respectively. Tour updates from Them Crooked ... more info

VH1 News — VH1's "Hip Hop Honors" paid tribute to Def Jam, with special attention paid to Public Enemy, LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys. more info

MTV.com News — LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, other label greats are honored at annual event, which airs on VH1 October 13.By Shaheem Reid Eminem on stage at the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage BROOKLYN, New York — For fiv... more info

Stereogum — Lately Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter have been turning up in new and noteworthy contexts -- like going helmetless in clubs. And soundtracking films. But none are as new or noteworthy as their previously reported decision to lice... more info

Altsounds — The last installment of this year's deluxe, remastered, expanded and altogether awesome Beastie Boys catalogue reissues has been confirmed: The multi-platinum 1998 opus Hello Nasty will be given the 2-CD/vinyl box set/multi-format treatment featuring... more info

Perez Hilton — It's been a tough year for the Beastie Boys, considering Adam "MCA" Yauch was diagnosed with salivary gland cancer, so the Beasties had to push back the release of The Hot Sauce Committee, Pt. 1 and cancel their summer tour. But the Beastie Boys ref... more info