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Fighting for their rights: Beastie Boys sue Chili’s for using ‘Sabotage’ in ad without permission

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Fighting for their rights: Beastie Boys sue Chili’s for using ‘Sabotage’ in ad without permission

Fighting for their rights. The Beastie Boys are suing the owner of Chili’s for using their song “Sabotage” in social media ads. The hip-hop and rock group filed a complaint in Manhattan federal court accusing Chili’s owner Brinker of copyright infringement and unfair competition from using significant portions of the 1994 track without a license. … Read more

Beastie Boys celebrate renamed NYC intersection: ‘Why do they get a square?’

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Beastie Boys celebrate renamed NYC intersection: ‘Why do they get a square?’

They’re so versatile. The Beastie Boys were immortalized in New York history Saturday when the street corner featured on the cover of the hip-hop group’s 1989 album “Paul’s Boutique” was christened “Beastie Boys Square,” reports NME. Speaking at the ceremony, former band members Ad-Rock, 56, and Mike D, 57, thanked their fans for making their … Read more