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Jay-Z Talks Eminem, Obama, & Kanye West
Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter opens up to film critic Elvis Mitchell in the February 2010 issue of Interview magazine, on newsstands January 26. In between sips of Snapple (who knew?), Jay discusses the dark side of Eminem’s fame, hanging with presidents, and the passion of the “extraordinary” Kanye West. Check out a few excerpts [...]
Angie Martinez Interviews Jay-Z, Young Jeezy, & Trey Songz
Jay-Z, Young Jeezy, and Trey Songz stopped by Hot 97 to chat with Angie Martinez on her radio show Wednesday (Jan. 13). The “Mob Squad” will be traveling across the country next month for The Blueprint 3 tour. They discuss a joint album, the devil-worshipping rumors facing Jay-Z, and who makes the most [...]
Angie Martinez Interviews Jay-Z, Young Jeezy, & Trey Songz
Jay-Z, Young Jeezy, and Trey Songz stopped by Hot 97 to chat with Angie Martinez on her radio show Wednesday (Jan. 13). The “Mob Squad” will be traveling across the country next month for The Blueprint 3 tour. They discuss a joint album, the devil-worshipping rumors facing Jay-Z, and who makes the most [...]
Will Jay-Z Release an Album in 2010?
While his hard-working wife is trying to stay out of the spotlight in 2010, Jay-Z will continue to bring home the bacon.
When asked by Power 105.1’s Ed Lover if he had been recording a follow-up to last year’s No. 1 album The Blueprint 3, the Brooklyn rapper coyly responded, “Maybe. I got some ideas.”
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Jay-Z & Beyoncé Are Top Moneymakers
Hard works pays off. Mr. and Mrs. Carter, better known as Jay-Z and Beyoncé, are Hollywood’s top-earning couple for the second year in a row.
According to Forbes, hip-hop’s first couple earned a combined $122 million between June 2008 and June 2009, putting them at No. 1 on the magazine’s Top-Earning Hollywood Couples list.
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New Music: Snoop Dogg f/ Jay-Z – ‘I Wanna Rock (The Kings G-Mix)’
East meets West on what Snoop Dogg calls the “biggest remix of 2010.” Jay-Z rocks out with the D-O-Double-G on his latest single “I Wanna Rock.” The remix can be found on the deluxe edition of Snoop’s Malice N Wonderland (March 9).
Download: Snoop Dogg f/ Jay-Z – “I Wanna Rock (The Kings G-Mix)” [...]
Trey Songz Joins Jay-Z’s ‘Blueprint 3’ Tour
Trey Songz had a banner 2009 and he’s continuing his reign in 2010 by touring with one of the biggest names in music, Jay-Z.
The R&B singer has joined the second leg of the rapper’s Blueprint 3 tour. He will be one of the opening acts when it kicks off in arenas across [...]
Video: Rihanna & Jay-Z Ring in 2010
Rihanna braved the freezing temperatures and welcomed in 2010 with a pre-taped segment for “NBC’s New Year’s Eve With Carson Daly.” She performed “Hard,” “Wait Your Turn,” and “Run This Town” and “Umbrella” with Jay-Z in New York City’s Rockefeller Center.
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Video: Jay-Z f/ Swizz Beatz – ‘On to the Next One’
The first music video of the new year comes from Jay-Z. Hov and Swizz Beatz usher in 2010 with their brand-new video for “On to the Next One,” the latest U.S. single from The Blueprint 3. You’ve got a million ways to get it, choose one. Happy New Year!
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Video: Jay-Z f/ Mr Hudson – ‘Young Forever’
Jay-Z is in search of the fountain of youth in the black-and-white video for “Young Forever” featuring his pal from across the pond, Mr Hudson. The Kanye West production is the new U.K. single from The Blueprint 3.
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Rihanna & Jay-Z Storm Rockefeller Center
Even a snowstorm couldn’t stop the Rihanna reign. Little Miss Sunshine warmed up New York City’s frigid Rockefeller Center on Saturday (Dec. 19) with a pre-taped performance of her hits for “NBC’s New Year’s Eve With Carson Daly.” She was joined by Jay-Z on “Run This Town.” The New Year’s Eve special [...]
Robin Thicke ‘Sex Therapy’ Release Party
Robin Thicke celebrated the release of his new album Sex Therapy with a party at Butter in New York City on Monday (Dec. 14). He performed “Shakin’ It 4 Daddy” with Nicki Minaj and “Somebody to Love” with “Gossip Girl’s” Leighton Meester. Guests included Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Usher, and John Legend.
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Drake Has the Perfect Track for Jay-Z
Drake’s full-length debut Thank Me Later is not even complete yet, but Drizzy already knows which song he wants Jay-Z to appear on. Their potential collaboration, titled “Light Up,” was recorded last week with Toronto production team Tone Mason and Drake’s go-to guy Noah “40” Shebib.
“It’s crazy. I’m really, really, really excited about [...]
Beyoncé in Talks for Vegas Shows, Throws Jay-Z Surprise Birthday
After a few intimate shows at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas over the summer, Beyoncé is in preliminary negotiations to return to the hotel where she filmed her concert DVD I Am… Yours. An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las Vegas. Wynn Resorts spokeswoman Jennifer Dunne says there’s no deal yet, despite rumors of a [...]
Alicia Keys World AIDS Day Concert
Alicia Keys raised awareness for AIDS and her new album The Element of Freedom by performing a benefit concert on World AIDS Day (Dec. 1) at New York City’s NOKIA Theatre. She debuted two new songs from her fourth album, “Love Is Blind” and “Distance and Time,” and surprised New Yorkers by closing the [...]