The Independent — One of the founding members of hip hop trio the Beastie Boys Adam Yauch died today aged 47. more info

Dlisted — Well, this one's going to hurt like a piece of your childhood is getting ripped away. Adam "MCA" Yauch, one of the founding members of the Beastie Boys along with Mike D and Ad Rock, passed away away this morning at the age of 47. Global Grind ... more info

Gigwise — US star reported to have died in America after long battle with cancer more info

Impose Magazine — You know who Adam Yauch was, because he was a legend. MCA of the Beastie Boys, first up, that's how we all met him, on hits like "You Gotta Fight For Your Right to Party" and "No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn" and "Sabotage" in the early days. Did you ... more info

Guardian Music — Guitarist behind the 'wacka wacka' sound on Isaac Hayes's Theme from ShaftThe film Shaft was notable for inaugurating the blaxploitation genre in Hollywood, winning an Oscar in 1972 for best original song. Composed by Isaac Hayes, Theme from Shaft â€... more info

Guardian Music — Heaven, LondonTiming is everything in pop, and Santigold's has gone awry. When the New York electropop diva born Santi White emerged in 2008 – then trading as Santogold – with a striking debut album and a sound, look and attitude all apparently f... more info

Guardian Music — Despite objections from Axl, the feuding rockers are inducted alongside Donovan, Beastie Boys and Red Hot Chili PeppersDespite many protests – including his own – Axl Rose has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Although he did not... more info

Gigwise — Axl Rose isn't the only on to miss event as illness strikes down two inductees more info

Starpulse — The Beastie Boys were forced to scrap a planned performance at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday night when rapper Adam 'MCA' Yauch pulled out of the ev... more info

ContactMusic — Stars of the entertainment world assembled in Cleveland Ohio to see the latest inductees to the Rock Roll Hall Of Fame now in its 27th edition USA Today led the reporting on the five-and-a-half-hour ceremony at Clevelands Public Hall where the 6000..... more info