VH1 News — The Beastie Boys quash rumors about an M.I.A. reunion on their new album and talk about the re-release of their classic Paul's Boutique. more info

VH1 News — M.I.A. said her Academy Award nomination for her song from "Slumdog Millionaire" is "a great honor ... Maybe I can afford to book Dave Chappelle at the baby shower." more info

Rolling Stone — Yesterday’s Oscar-nomination news brought disappointment to legions of Bruce Springsteen fans expecting the Jersey legend to score a nod for “The Wrestler.” But it made one pregnant Sri Lankan MC who resides in Brooklyn pretty damn happy: “Th... more info

MTV.com News — Group is mum on release date for next album, denies M.I.A. collabo rumors.By Sarah Muller The Beastie Boys' Mike D and MCA Photo: MTV News Don't expect a Beastie Boys/ M.I.A. reunion anytime soon. Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz and Mike "Mike D"... more info

MTV.com News — Group is mum on release date for next album, denies M.I.A. collabo rumors.By Sarah Muller The Beastie Boys' Mike D and MCA Photo: MTV News Don't expect a Beastie Boys/ M.I.A. reunion anytime soon. Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz and Mike "Mike D"... more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Kathryn Yu The Oscar nominations have been announced, and the biggest surprise in the Best Original Song category isn't what has been nominated, but rather what hasn't. "O...Saya", M.I.A.'s collaboration with composer A.R. Rahman from Slumdo... more info

Stereogum — Fan favorite Slumdog Millionaire has 2/3 of the song nominations, Peter Gabriel's WALL-E tune the other third. M.I.A. doesn't get a direct nod, outside of releasing the soundtrack on her imprint. And Golden Globe winner the Boss must be pissed. As... more info

Stereogum — Or, in words your parents will understand: Lily Allen did a cover of the Clash's "Straight To Hell" with the original's co-writer Mick Jones, no less. Originally released in 1982 as the third single from Combat Rock, "Straight To Hell" returned to t... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — I have seen two excellent movies recently, and both had excellent soundtracks so I thought I would share: Slumdog Millionaire, winner of multiple awards at the Golden Globes, is definitely one of the year’s best films. The film is superbly enhanc... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — I have seen two excellent movies recently, and both had excellent soundtracks so I thought I would share: Slumdog Millionaire, winner of multiple awards at the Golden Globes, is definitely one of the year’s best films. The film is superbly enhanc... more info