Beastie Boy Adam Yauch Launches New Indie Film Distribution Company

Beastie Boys rapper Adam Yauch is taking his success in the entertainment industry a step further, with the creation of Oscilloscope Pictures, a full-service film distribution company.The new company, which will be run by former ThinkFilm executive David Fenkel, will release independently produced English and foreign language films and documentaries into the U.S. theater market, […]

Flavor Flav Starring In New Sitcom

Public Enemy rapper Flavor Flav will star in a new half-hour comedy titled Under One Roof, which will debut on the MyNetworkTV network.   MyNetworkTV ordered 13 episodes of Under One Roof, which stars Flavor Flav as Calvester Hill, an ex-convict that moves in with his wealthy, conservative brother.   Calvester subsequently turns his brother’s […]

Polo Grounds Inks Marketing Deal With Fila

Bryan Leach’s Polo Grounds Music has inked an exclusive marketing and public relations partnership with Fila, which will simultaneously promote Polo Grounds’ roster of artists and Fila’s new lifestyle apparel and footwear lines, the label announced today (February 6).   Secured via the label’s new Brand Marketing Division, the deal combines print, broadcast, and online […]

Mona Scott-Young Launches Monami Entertainment

Entertainment mogul Mona Scott-Young is embarking on a new path with the launch of her new multimedia company, Monami Entertainment.The New York-based company will offer a variety services which include brand and product development, talent management, television and film production, and marketing.The venture is the latest achievement for Scott-Young, who served as President of Violator […]

2008 H2OIFF Accepting Film Submissions

The work of aspiring filmmakers will be exposed to a broader audience during this year’s H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] International Film Festival (H2OIFF).Submissions are currently being accepted for the sixth annual event, which will stream a portion of the festivities online.Accepted films will compete for a variety of awards, including cash awards, opportunities for distribution deals-DVD, […]

Pimp C’s Death Caused By Cough Syrup

The Los Angeles County Coroner’s office has revealed that UGK member Chad “Pimp C.” Butler’s death was caused by prescription cough syrup and a preexisting sleeping condition.   Assistant chief coroner Ed Winter said that the rapper did not overdose, but died from ingesting Promethazine and Codeine, which is frequently mixed with flavored candy and […]