L.A. Times - Entertainment — Baz Luhrmann has never been one to worry too much about the historical accuracy of the music in his films; think Jay Z in Roaring Twenties Manhattan (“The Great Gatsby”) or Elton John in turn-of-the-century Paris (“Moulin Rougeâ€... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Baz Luhrmann has never been one to worry too much about the historical accuracy of the music in his films; think Jay Z in Roaring Twenties Manhattan (“The Great Gatsby”) or Elton John in turn-of-the-century Paris (“Moulin Rougeâ€... more info

AllHipHop — GRANDMASTER FLASH AND NAS LED THE GET DOWN BOOT CAMP more info

Impose Magazine — On Friday, June 10, McCarren Park was turned into a giant block party with the help of Cypher League, who curated a show featuring Grandmaster Flash, Kweku Collins, and Radamiz. Photographer Ester Segretto was there to catch the party. The post Grand... more info

Nialler9 — As part of the upcoming Interlude Festival in the RHA Gallery, off Stephen’s Green from the 24 – 26th of June in Dublin city, I have curated a room on the Sunday of the festival of live electronic & DJ sets for the Tony Ryan Room. While the... more info

New York Times — This celebration of innovation and music offers a pass to more than two dozen clubs. Acts include D.J. Grandmaster Flash and Brian Wilson. more info

Guardian Music — Danny McLewin and Tom Coveney on always looking to smash the dancefloorIt’s a disco steppers-style version of The Message by Grandmaster Flash. We’re always on the hunt for good cover versions as long as they’re a bit different a... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR singer Corey Taylor was asked by Loudwire Nights for his opinion on recent comments Gene Simmons made about the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inducting rap artists. He responded (see video below): "I see what Gene's saying, and, ... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — MC Ren of N.W.A. has slammed Gene Simmons for the negative comments the KISS bassist/vocalist made about the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inducting rap artists. "That dude is real arrogant," the rapper told Rolling Stone. "It's like, how he's looking a... more info

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) Seminal West Coast rap group N.W.A was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this month. The Straight Outta Compton album creators joined fellow Hip Hop representatives Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Run-DMC, Beastie ... more info