Stereogum — There are somehow many, many TV shows on cable about people who make dessert foods. Last night, though, only one of those shows had one of the Beastie Boys on it. For some reason, the King Ad-Rock appeared on the most recent episode of the Top Chef o... more info

Guardian Music — Other artists in contention for induction next April include Beastie Boys, Eric B & Rakim and, er, DonovanGuns N' Roses, the Cure and Eric B & Rakim are among those nominated to be inducted next year into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The long list... more info

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Altsounds — *Hold Up Art* presents *Boys and Dogs*, a collection of works by world renowned photographer *Sunny Bak*. Her photos of the *Beastie Boys* and the “Licensed to Ill” tour solidified Sunny's place as a serious rock and celebrity photo... more info

Reuters — (Reuters) - Trailblazing women in rock such as Joan Jett and Heart's Wilson sisters, as well as iconic rappers the Beastie Boys were among 15 music acts nominated on Tuesday for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. more info

NME — 'Hits Are For Squares' is out October 31 more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Guns N' Roses, the Beastie Boys, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Eric B. & Rakim and the Cure are among the 15 nominees for induction as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2012.Guns N' Roses, the Beastie Boys and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are among... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Rock Hall of Fame's 2012 induction nominees include Guns N' Roses, the Beastie Boys and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Rock Hall's Inductee announcement is expected in December. more info

NME — Beastie Boys and The Faces also make next year's nominees more info

E! Online — The Beastie Boys continue to fight for their right to party. Or, more specifically, the chance to celebrate at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The trio is just one of several artists who... more info