Rihanna’s Grandmother Dies
RIP
Robin Gibb Cause of Death Was Not Cancer
Bee Gees Singer Robin Gibb Dead at 62
In yet another tragic loss in music, Bee Gees co-founder and singer Robin Gibb died today at 62.
Donna Summer Song Sales Surge Following Death
When Donna Summer passed away at 63 on Thursday (May 17), the world was reminded -- in the most tragic way -- of the Disco Queen's legacy. As a result, her album and song sales shot up the charts. In Summer's case, her posthumous sales are even more impressive than some other artists', because her songs are only available in certain formats.
New York State Senators Honor Adam Yauch in Advance of ‘MCA Day’
The New York State Senate passed a resolution this week to honor the work of the Beastie Boys' Adam 'MCA' Yauch, who died earlier this month from cancer of the parotid gland. Spin reports that State Senator Daniel Squadron wrote resolution J4637-2011 to remember the late rapper. The resolution was accepted by the legislative body on Tuesday, May 15, just days before "MCA Day" takes over Union Square Park.
Donna Summer Dead: Stars React on Twitter
The undisputed queen of disco passed away today at 63, and the pop world was quick to mourn through -- what else? -- Twitter. Stars who Donna Summer clearly influenced, like Rihanna, Robyn and Nicki Minaj were fast to r
Donna Summer Dead at 63
Disco diva Donna Summer has died at 63. The singer passed away this morning (May 17), after a battle with cancer.
Chuck Brown, ‘Godfather of Go-Go,’ Dead at 75
Chuck Brown, the Washington, D.C.-area funk icon known as the 'Godfather of Go-Go,' has died. He passed away today (May 16) at the age of 75. He died at Johns Hopkins University hospital in Baltimore.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Performance Pays Tribute to Beastie Boys + Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch
The Beastie Boys were inducted in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 14, the same day that Adam 'MCA' Yauch was hospitalized for what would be the last time. Though Yauch couldn't attend and his bandmates didn't perform without him, Kid Rock, Travie McCoy and the Roots paid tribute to their musical legacy with a fun medley of the group's hits.
Check Out Jay-Z’s Performance of Beastie Boys’ ‘No Sleep Till Brooklyn’
There are a lot of Beastie Boys tributes on the Internet following the death of Adam 'MCA' Yauch, but a Jay-Z performance of a Beasties classic has resonated with some devotees. Gawker highlighted the clip on their website so we figured you guys would like to "Ch-Check It Out" (see what we did there?).