The 2026 Oscars kicked off in musical style on Sunday (March 15) when host Conan O’Brien took on the Beastie Boys’ 1994 hit ...

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Released in 1986, Licensed to Ill is widely considered one of the best debuts in popular music history. The album captures the rowdy spirit of 1980s youth culture and helped bring rap music to a ...

The restaurant chain allegedly used the 1994 song in video advertisements starting in 2022 Marina Watts is a Digital Writer, Music at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has ...

Beastie Boys sued Brinker International, the parent company of the Chili’s Grill & Bar chain, for using the band’s hit song “Sabotage” in an ad without permission. The ad also allegedly used imagery ...

Beastie Boys and Universal Music Group settled lawsuits accusing the parent of Chili’s of using the legendary rap trio’s 1994 song “Sabotage” without permission in social media ads to promote the ...

Beastie Boys members Ad-Rock and Mike D. recently revealed a surprising discovery, learning that the music on their gold record for Paul's Boutique was not music from the album at all. The two living ...

The Beastie Boys have sued restaurant owner Brinker International, claiming the legendary rap trio's 1994 song "Sabotage" was used to promote the Chili's restaurant chain without their permission. The ...

The Beastie Boys have sued restaurant owner Brinker International in New York federal court, saying Brinker used the legendary rap trio’s 1994 song “Sabotage” to promote the Chili’s chain without ...

The Beastie Boys have sued Brinker International, the owner of 30 Chili’s Grill & Bar locations in New York, for alleged copyright infringement and trademark rights violations. The suit comes after a ...

Beastie Boys‘ Ill Communication was released 30 years ago today, and to celebrate, the band have announced a new 3-disc deluxe 30th Anniversary Edition of the album. It’s out July 26 via Grand Royal / ...

Brinker International tried to ill without license, according to a new lawsuit filed by iconic rap group The Beastie Boys. The Beastie Boys are suing the parent company of Chili's in a case that ...