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Madonna, Beasties Nominated for Rock Hall of Fame

BuzzSugar — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 05:30:00 -0700

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is wasting no time in recognizing Madonna and the Beastie Boys. They're among the nine artists nominated for the new class of inductees in just their first year of eligibility for the honor.

They join seven other nominees from all across the musical map: John Mellencamp, Leonard Cohen, Afrika Bambaataa, Chic, the Ventures, Donna Summer and the Dave Clark Five. Cohen, Bambaataa, Summer and the Ventures are also first-time nominees. Five of them will be chosen to be inducted into the hall in March.

To be eligible, artists must have released their first singles no later than 1982. Madonna first hit the scene that year with "Everybody," while the Beasties released their first EP, Pollywog Stew.

It makes sense that both Madonna and the Beasties would end up in the hall eventually, but I think it's great to see them recognized so soon. If I were a voter, those two would definitely make my final five. Of the nine nominees, which five would you want to get in?

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Song of the Day: Beastie Boys, "B For My Name"

BuzzSugar — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 06:30:00 -0700

I've always grooved happily to the Beastie Boys' instrumental offerings, like "Sabrosa" from Ill Communication, and I've waited anxiously for the hip-hop veterans' follow-up to 2004's To the 5 Burroughs. But even so, I'm not sure how I feel about the Boys making an all-instrumental album, which is what they've done with The Mix-Up, hitting stores today.

Everything I've heard off the album is pretty topnotch: funky and weird, full of creatively fused influences and slithery beats. I particularly like the album's opener, "B For My Name," with its eerie organ and sneaky xylophone or glockenspiel or whatever it is. But one reason I've always loved the Beastie Boys' instrumental numbers is that they provide such chill foils to the more hyper hip-hop numbers. That effect is lost when all the rhyme-less songs are lined up in a neat little row. Tell me what you think about the whole idea, and listen to "B For My Name" when you read more

Buzz News Roundup, 3/12

BuzzSugar — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:25:05 -0700

Jennifer Hudson and Beyonce are honored at the Soul Train Music Awards, Billboard writes.
Comedian Richard Jeni dies in an apparent suicide, the AP reports.
Variety breaks down which "on the bubble" shows will probably get renewed - and which will get canned.
The New York Times examines a new trend in movies where the Earth gets revenge.
Spanish-speaking voiceover actors for "The Simpsons" threaten to boycott the movie, the AP reports.
The potential "Grey's Anatomy" spin-off has cast Amy Brenneman of "Judging Amy" and Merrin Dungey of "Alias", TV Guide reports.
The Hollywood Reporter examines the noticeable lack of black leads in TV dramas.
Adam Yauch talks to Pitchfork about the next Beastie Boys album.
NME reports that REM will work with Bloc Party producer Jacknife Lee on their next album.
"The Real Housewives of Orange County" have hopes for greater fame, according to the Los Angeles Times.
ABC sets premiere dates for three new shows, Variety reports.
Giving new meaning to "True Colors," Cyndi Lauper is headlining a tour promoting gay rights, says the AP.
David E. Kelley's remake of the BBC series "Life on Mars" can't find the right leading guy, says Zap2it.

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Buzz News Roundup, 3/5

BuzzSugar — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 15:02:00 -0800

Chris Martin says Coldplay's next album will include a song that everyone should hear before we die, the AP reports.
Variety writes that Shaquille O'Neal will get an ABC reality show focused on childhood obesity.
Meanwhile, recently arrested singer Kelis has signed on for an MTV series about her marriage to Nas, NME reports.
In case you missed it earlier: Wild Hogs was No. 1 at the office this weekend.
The Wall Street Journal sheds some light on why why ABC is creating a sitcom around the Geico caveman.
Reuters reports that Borat sidekick Ken Davitian has signed on for the big-screen adaptation of "Get Smart" with Steve Carell and Alan Arkin.
Billboard says the Beastie Boys are prepping a new album for this summer.
In the ongoing "Dancing With the Stars" drama, Heather Mills follows Vincent Pastore's lead and drops out, according to All Headline News.
George Strait tops this year's Country Music Award nominations, reports the AP.

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