This week we've got new videos from Wiley, Jessie J, Beastie Boys, and many others. Some of these videos have strong female leads -- whether it's the artist herself, or a great actress. With the very…   Read Story »

According to NME, Adam Yauch is writing and directing a short film about the making of the Beastie Boys' "(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)." It's called Fight For Your Right Revisited,…   Read Story »

The cancer-stricken Beastie offers updates on his post-diagnosis days: a trip to India and hangs with nuns and the Dalai Lama, his new vegan/organic diet, how he's passing his time, etc. Read 'em but…   Read Story »

In an e-mail to fans, the ailing Beastie Boy discusses his cancer treatment and the good vibes he got from all the APW shout-outs. He's rapidly recovering from surgery, and radiation starts in a few…   Read Story »

The Tribeca Film Festival ended this weekend, and there was a lot of music-y stuff that went down before it did. The biggest news comes via the Julian Schnabel film Lou Reed's Berlin. ThePlaylist saw…   Read Story »