Perez Hilton — Celebrities and music fans alike were stunned and devastated to hear on Friday that Adam Yauch had passed away after a three-year battle with throat cancer, and now, Madonna herself is speaking out publicly in honor of the Beastie Boys rapper, who al... more info

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Guardian Music — Now in her 30s, Beth Ditto's priorities – and her music – are changing. Here she discusses her forthcoming marriage and how Abba became an influence on Gossip's latest albumBeth Ditto is tremendously unflappable, even at the end of a long day wit... more info

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Guardian Music — Husky-voiced, witty member of the hip-hop trio the Beastie BoysIn his late teens, Adam Yauch - "MCA" of the Beastie Boys – did not look the type to be an effective rapper. Darryl McDaniels of Run-DMC suspected when they met for the first time that ... more info

Guardian Music — Lil B, LondonMuch has been made about how Lil B has used social networking to establish himself, but this somehow contrives to concentrate unduly on the frame, all the while ignoring the amazing picture within it. What makes B interesting is the fact... more info

Guardian Music — Brooklyn-born rapper was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 and was unable to attend April induction into the hall of fameRapper Adam Yauch, a third of the trailblazing hip hop act the Beastie Boys, has died aged 47. Yauch, who performed as MCA, had been ... more info

Guardian Music — Keith Haring, who would have been 54 today, has been celebrated with a Google Doodle - and there's plenty more on YouTube tooKeith Haring has a special place in both high and popular culture. His instantly recognisable graffiti migrated from the subw... more info

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Perez Hilton — Attn: WORLD!! You can't go around stalking Madonna and bet on everything working out. You just can't!! Even if you manage to skip court thanks to a D.A. screw-up, it will haunt you forever. Just ask Robert Linhart!! Despite getting his case dismis... more info