Jay-Z News

Beyonce Knowles plans to get 'chocolate wasted'

May 28, 2012, 15:02 GMT

Beyonce wants to ditch her diet and get 'chocolate wasted' after successfully shedding her baby weight. ... more

Kim Kardashian accuses British Airways of stealing?

May 28, 2012, 10:01 GMT

Kim Kardashian has accused British Airways of stealing from her baggage after a recent trip to the UK. ... more

Michelle Obama wishes she was Beyonce

May 26, 2012, 4:01 GMT

First Lady of the United States would like the 'Love On Top' star's singing ability. ... more

Kanye West hopes film is influential

May 25, 2012, 10:48 GMT

Kanye West premiered his movie 'Cruel Summer' in Cannes yesterday (24.05.12) and he hopes it will influence the 'next generation' of cinema. ... more

Gary Barlow makes Dad of the Year shortlist

May 24, 2012, 5:01 GMT

Gary Barlow, Peter Andre and Jack Osbourne have made the shortlist for the Premier Inn Celebrity Dad of the Year. ... more

Kanye West prefers Kim Kardashian to look 'natural'

May 22, 2012, 8:09 GMT

Kanye West prefers Kim Kardashian to have a 'natural' look, inspired by Britain's Duchess Catherine Middleton. ... more

Kim Kardashian lures Kanye West away from meal

May 18, 2012, 4:01 GMT

Reality star left dinner with Jay-Z early. ... more

Jay-Z plans star-studded London party

May 17, 2012, 4:01 GMT

Rapper has invited Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and Gwyneth Paltrow. ... more

Jay-Z wants to perform with Obama

May 16, 2012, 10:01 GMT

Jay-Z wants US President Barack Obama to perform an Al Green song at his two-day festival Made In America festival. ... more

Beyonce sued by video game company

May 15, 2012, 1:01 GMT

Beyonce Knowles is being sued for backing out of a video game deal. ... more

Beyonce is excited about Mother's Day

May 11, 2012, 3:01 GMT

Tina Knowles is spending Mother's Day with Beyonce and Blue Ivy. ... more

Beyonce Knowles 'definitely' wants more kids

May 8, 2012, 19:31 GMT

Beyonce Knowles is enjoying being a mother to four-month-old Blue Ivy so much that she 'definitely' wants to have more kids in the future. ... more

Beastie Boys hit with lawsuit

May 8, 2012, 18:01 GMT

Beastie Boys have been hit with a lawsuit just days after the death of bandmember Adam Yauch, who passed away on May 4 aged 47. ... more

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West talk marriage

May 3, 2012, 1:01 GMT

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West 'are talking marriage' according to reports. ... more

Beyonce: 'Breast-feeding helped me lose weight'

May 1, 2012, 15:02 GMT

Beyonce Knowles believe she lost her excess baby weight by breast-feeding and quickly getting back into exercise. ... more

Kris Jenner wants Beyonce on show

Apr 26, 2012, 19:01 GMT

Kris Jenner wants to convince Kanye West to get Beyonce Knowles to appear on an episode of 'Keeping up With the Kardashians'. ... more

Beyonce: Jay-Z loves me in flats

Apr 26, 2012, 3:01 GMT

Beyonce's husband Jay-Z loves it when the singer wears flat shoes. ... more

Beyonce Knowles is world's most beautiful woman

Apr 25, 2012, 15:02 GMT

Beyonce Knowles has been named the world's most beautiful woman by People magazine, beating the likes of Jennifer Lawrence, Michelle Williams and Kristen Wiig. ... more

P. Diddy tops hip-hop rich list

Apr 18, 2012, 15:02 GMT

P. Diddy has been crowned the wealthiest artist in hip-hop, beating Jay-Z for the second year in a row. ... more

Beyonce praises Michelle Obama

Apr 12, 2012, 19:01 GMT

Beyonce Knowles has praised US First Lady Michelle Obama as the perfect role model for her daughter Blue Ivy Carter. ... more

Beyonce Knowles takes Blue Ivy on vacation

Apr 10, 2012, 8:01 GMT

Beyonce Knowles and husband Jay-Z have taken their three-month-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter on her first vacation, to St. Barts in the Caribbean. ... more

Kim Kardashian is dating Kanye West

Apr 5, 2012, 21:02 GMT

Kim Kardashian is reportedly dating Kanye West after deciding to take their friendship to the next level. ... more

Beyonce Knowles to make live comeback

Mar 19, 2012, 21:44 GMT

Beyonce Knowles will return to the stage in May, her first live show since the birth of daughter Blue Ivy in January. ... more

Beyonce thinks Blue looks like Jay-Z

Mar 16, 2012, 23:01 GMT

Beyonce Knowles believes her baby Blue Ivy is 'changing' constantly but admits she does look like her father, according to singer Melanie Fiona. ... more

Solange Knowles won't give Beyonce baby advice

Mar 16, 2012, 16:03 GMT

Solange Knowles doesn't give sister Beyonce advice on parenting her two-month-old daughter Blue Ivy. ... more

Prince William has 'most influential baby'

Mar 13, 2012, 16:09 GMT

Despite not yet having children, Britain's Prince William and Duchess Catherine's first child has been named the most influential tot in the world. ... more

Nicki Minaj writing books

Mar 13, 2012, 11:37 GMT

Nicki Minaj has revealed plans to write two books as part of her dream to run an 'empire'. ... more

Beyonce Knowles' dad sings to Blue Ivy

Mar 9, 2012, 11:01 GMT

Beyonce Knowles' father Mathew has been singing the same song her serenaded his baby daughter with to his granddaughter Blue Ivy Carter. ... more

Beyonce and Gwyneth Paltrow 'plan yoga holiday'

Mar 5, 2012, 6:01 GMT

Beyonce and Gwyneth Paltrow are reportedly planning to take a yoga-based break with their kids in Tuscany, Italy. ... more

Liza Minnelli wants to babysit Blue Ivy

Mar 3, 2012, 9:01 GMT

Beyonce Knowles' friend Liza Minnelli has reportedly offered to babysit her one-month-old daughter Blue Ivy. ... more

Gwyneth Paltrow tips Blue Ivy Carter for stardom

Feb 27, 2012, 21:01 GMT

Gwyneth Paltrow thinks Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z's daughter Blue Ivy Carter is destined for stardom because she has a 'glow around her' like the 'Single Ladies' hitmaker. ... more

Rihanna back with Chris Brown?

Feb 24, 2012, 9:03 GMT

Rihanna and her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown have allegedly been secretly hooking up, which is said to have left her close friend and mentor Jay-Z 'deeply disappointed'. ... more

Chris Brown accused of stealing mobile phone

Feb 23, 2012, 23:01 GMT

Chris Brown has been accused of stealing a woman's phone outside a Miami nightclub. ... more

'Gorgeous baby' Blue Ivy Carter

Feb 14, 2012, 9:02 GMT

Beyonce Knowles' daughter Blue Ivy Carter is the 'most gorgeous baby in the world', according to the 'Halo' hitmaker's stylist Ty Hunter. ... more

Jennifer Hudson leads Grammy tributes to Whitney

Feb 13, 2012, 11:01 GMT

Jennifer Hudson led tributes to Whitney Houston at the Grammy awards last night (12.02.12), performing her hit 'I Will Always Love You'. ... more

Beyonce Knowles shows off Blue Ivy Carter

Feb 11, 2012, 11:02 GMT

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z have shared the first pictures of their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, with the world. ... more

Beyonce Knowles' mother says baby is doing great

Feb 9, 2012, 19:02 GMT

Tina Knowles loves being a grandmother to daughter Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z's new baby and says little Blue Ivy is 'doing great'. ... more

Kelly Rowland's Blue Ivy paparazzi plea

Feb 9, 2012, 3:01 GMT

Kelly Rowland urges the paparazzi to stay away from Beyonce and her newborn daughter Blue Ivy. ... more

Kanye West's staff polyester ban

Feb 7, 2012, 8:31 GMT

Kanye West reportedly refuses to let his drivers wear man-made fabric, and insists that all clothes are 100 per cent cotton. ... more

MTV Sundance interviews Hip Hop dads, Aubrey Plaza, Bill Murray and more (VIDEOS)

Jan 26, 2012, 15:17 GMT

MTV fired over the new interviews with Aubrey Plaza, The Shins, Bow Wow and more. ... more

40/40 Club Reopening in New York City Pictures

Jan 21, 2012, 18:41 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 40/40 Club Reopening in New York City. ... more

Jay-Z out on town - says poem is 'fake'

Jan 19, 2012, 14:00 GMT

Jay-Z attended the grand re-opening of his club 40/40 in New York City last night and although it was reported that Beyonce would be making her first post-baby appearance, the new mum was nowhere to be seen.
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Blue Ivy Carter is 'gorgeous'

Jan 16, 2012, 19:02 GMT

Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland spoke about their former Destiny's Child bandmates new bundle of joy while they were out on Saturday night.
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Blue Ivy Carter makes Billboard history

Jan 12, 2012, 19:39 GMT

Blue Ivy Carter may only be five-days-old but she has already become the ‘youngest person ever credited with gracing a Billboard chart,’ Billboard.com reports. ... more

Beyonce and Jay-Z security complaint response

Jan 11, 2012, 13:06 GMT

Beyonce’s baby Blue Ivy Carter made her way into the world on Saturday night at Lenox Hill Hopsital but not everyone was happy about her arrival.
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Beyonce and Jay-Z baby statement

Jan 10, 2012, 14:16 GMT

Beyonce and Jay-Z have officially confirmed the birth of their daughter Blue Ivy Carter. ... more

Beyonce's baby Blue Ivy Carter

Jan 9, 2012, 19:58 GMT

Beyonce’s baby girl made her entrance into the world on Saturday night via a C-section.
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z welcome daughter

Jan 9, 2012, 4:58 GMT

Beyoncé and Jay-Z welcomed a daughter Saturday night in New York, via scheduled C-section. ... more

Beyonce shows off baby bump on New Year's Eve

Jan 3, 2012, 13:32 GMT

Beyonce was spotted at the Buttermilk Channel restaurant in Brooklyn with husband Jay-Z on New Year’s Eve and was still sporting her baby bump.
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Beyonce rumoured to have given birth

Dec 30, 2011, 21:38 GMT

Beyonce Knowles is rumoured to have given birth to a baby girl and Twitter is in a flurry with Congratulatory tweets from fans. ... more

U2 owned the road in 2011

Dec 29, 2011, 15:12 GMT

Rock icons U2 showed they still know how to put on a good show as the top earning tour for 2011 with an estimated $156 million in North America and 2,387,535 tickets sold across the globe.

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Hip-Hopcracy: Jay-Z’s ‘Occupy All Streets’ Shirts Scandal

Nov 13, 2011, 4:56 GMT

Occupy Wall Street or OWS protested abuses in Capitalism, inequality and gross salary inequities, the lingering effects of the financial crisis and economic stagnation, bankruptcy rates of middle-class people swamped by medical debt and the seemingly bottomless fall in home values. ... more

Warren Buffett and Jay-Z teach kids how not to waste money: Hub series preview

Oct 19, 2011, 16:48 GMT

Here's one for the Occupy Wall Street people: Fellow insanely rich guys Warren Buffett and Jay-Z will teach kids about finances and investing in the first installment of “Secret Millionaires Club,” this Sunday on The Hub TV Network, a destination for kids and their family. ... more

Beyonce and Jay-Z VMA baby news moment caught on video

Aug 29, 2011, 17:33 GMT

Baby on board for Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z. ... more

Kanye West and Jay-Z form The Throne and hit the road

Jul 25, 2011, 15:28 GMT

Rap icon Jay-Z has teamed with music superstar Kanye West to form new group ‘The Throne’ and announced plans for a new album and tour. ... more

Jay-Z and Eminem add dates to ‘Home and Home’ tour

Jun 25, 2010, 17:52 GMT

Jay-Z and Eminem have added additional shows in Detroit and New York due to overwhelming demand for tickets for the duo’s current “Home and Home” tour. ... more

Jay-Z's charity watch

May 19, 2010, 16:58 GMT

Jay Z lost his expensive watch at a charity auction. ... more

Coachella 2010 – Friday - Jay-Z, Them Crooked Vultures, Echo and the Bunnymen

Apr 17, 2010, 15:09 GMT

The sun was pouring in as I walked up to the gate. People were dancing, screaming, thrilled at the prospect of being in the proximity of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts festival even though they still had not entered the grounds. ... more

Coachella 2010 – Countdown to the Event

Apr 12, 2010, 12:55 GMT

There are four days left until the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. I’m so eager to be there that I can’t help but mentally conjure in anticipation the fragrant odors of patchouli and BO wafting in the desert breeze. ... more

In Pictures: 'Jay-Z in Concert at The United Center'

Mar 22, 2010, 2:59 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Jay-Z in Concert at The United Center'. ... more

In Pictures: 'Jay-Z and Trey Songz in Concert'

Mar 6, 2010, 22:21 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Jay-Z and Trey Songz in Concert'. ... more

What's on FUSE March 2010, the Mega Music line up

Feb 25, 2010, 20:50 GMT

Fuse has released the March schedule for you to plan your viewing and DVRing for the month. ... more

In Pictures: 'Brit Awards 2010 Arrivals'

Feb 17, 2010, 18:01 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Brit Awards 2010 Arrivals'. ... more

Big names announced for 2010’s Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival

Feb 10, 2010, 15:39 GMT

A diverse initial lineup for this year’s Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has been announced by Superfly Productions and A.C. Entertainment and includes Dave Matthews Band, Steve Martin, Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Zac Brown Band, Tenacious D, Norah Jones, and the Kings of Leon. ... more

Jay-Z to hit BRITs

Jan 19, 2010, 10:06 GMT

Jay-Z will perform at the BRITs. ... more

Jay-Z's presidential pals

Jan 17, 2010, 6:02 GMT

Jay-Z finds it 'mind-blowing' that he socialises with US presidents. ... more

Jay-Z happy to be criticised

Jan 15, 2010, 6:03 GMT

Jay-Z likes people telling him his work is 'bulls**t'. ... more

Jay-Z's beefy bodyguards

Dec 30, 2009, 10:14 GMT

Jay-Z makes his bodyguards drink a special protein shake. ... more

Fuse rings in 2010 with Top 40 of ’09 marathon

Dec 29, 2009, 7:16 GMT

Say goodbye to the crap year that was known as 2009 with Fuse. ... more

Jay-Z fantastic at forty

Dec 29, 2009, 6:02 GMT

Jay-Z feels 'fantastic' since turning 40. ... more

Jay-Z's Caribbean birthday

Dec 8, 2009, 9:18 GMT

Jay-Z refused to spare any expense for his 40th birthday celebrations. ... more

Jay-Z has umbrella angst

Dec 1, 2009, 12:01 GMT

Jay-Z wishes he had released a range of umbrellas when Rihanna's song of the same name was a worldwide hit. ... more

Jay-Z ready for babies

Nov 28, 2009, 5:01 GMT

Jay-Z is ready to start a family with wife Beyonce Knowles. ... more

BRIT-hop star Jay-Z

Nov 24, 2009, 9:33 GMT

Jay-Z will perform at next year's BRIT Awards. ... more

Jay-Z's musical move

Nov 18, 2009, 5:01 GMT

Jay-Z is co-producing a Broadway musical about a Nigerian musician and political activist. ... more

Jay-Z to help Cheryl

Nov 17, 2009, 9:38 GMT

Jay-Z wants to launch Cheryl Cole's pop career in America. ... more

In Pictures: 'Jay-Z in Concert'

Nov 10, 2009, 9:54 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Jay-Z in Concert'. ... more

The Ting Tings and Jay-Z to collaborate on new LP

Nov 10, 2009, 9:52 GMT

The Ting Tings are to work with Jay-Z on their new album. ... more

DJ Hero arrives and M&C’s giving two away

Oct 30, 2009, 14:53 GMT

The party has started with the most anticipated music game of the year, as DJ Hero is now available at retail stores nationwide from Activision Publishing Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and M&C’s giving away two of the DJ Hero Bundle with Turntable and Game. ... more

Jay-Z's wedding DJ dream

Oct 30, 2009, 6:01 GMT

Jay-Z wants to be a wedding DJ. ... more

Jay-Z's video game rage

Oct 29, 2009, 6:01 GMT

Jay-Z used to 'mercilessly' beat his nephews at video games - but now he always loses. ... more

Jay-Z and Robbie Williams to sing at EMAs

Oct 19, 2009, 12:01 GMT

Robbie Williams and Jay-Z are to perform at next month's MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs). ... more

T.I. in prison wins two BET awards, Ice Cube wins icon award

Oct 11, 2009, 19:18 GMT

Incarcerated rapper T.I. didn't need to attend the BET Hip-Hop Awards to win two trophies on Saturday. ... more

Jay Z and Liam Gallagher may make beautiful music together

Oct 6, 2009, 9:23 GMT

Jay-Z wants to duet with Liam Gallagher. ... more

Jay-Z wants Coldplay yoga lessons

Sep 21, 2009, 5:00 GMT

Jay-Z wants yoga lessons from Chris Martin. ... more

Jay-Z's Bellini Fridays!

Sep 20, 2009, 5:00 GMT

Jay-Z used to motivate his staff with alcohol. ... more

Jay-Z defends Kanye

Sep 19, 2009, 5:00 GMT

Jay-Z has defended 'passionate' Kanye West's behaviour at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). ... more

Jay-Z Answers the Call in 9/11 benefit

Sep 12, 2009, 15:58 GMT

Musician and entrepreneur Jay-Z performed to a SRO crowd in Madison Square Garden on Friday night (September 11) to raise funds and honor the victims of the September 11th terrorist attack in the Twin Towers. ... more

Alicia Keys will join Jay-Z for MTV Video Music Awards Sunday, Sept. 13

Sep 11, 2009, 4:49 GMT

Megan Fox, Jimmy Fallon, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, 50 Cent, Jack Black, Andy Samberg, Kristin Cavallari, Pete Wentz, Gerard Butler, Tracy Morgan, Adam Brody, Jamie-Lynn Sigler,Alexa Chung, Gabe Saporta of Cobra Starship and Justin Bieber will present at The 26th Annual MTV awards show airing live from New York City. ... more

Jay-Z's wedding upset

Sep 3, 2009, 9:27 GMT

Jay-Z was sad some people were offended by his low-key marriage to Beyonce Knowles. ... more

Oprah Winfrey crazy for Jay-Z

Aug 19, 2009, 12:00 GMT

Oprah Winfrey has a crush on Jay-Z - because he smells nice. ... more

MTV debuts Run This Town with Jay-Z, August 20

Aug 18, 2009, 14:40 GMT

Jay-Z will Run This Town on August 20, only on MTV. ... more

Novel rapper Jay-Z

Aug 4, 2009, 12:00 GMT

Jay-Z is writing a novel. ... more

Jay-Z to rap about Beyonce

Jul 29, 2009, 9:05 GMT

Jay-Z is planning to tell all about his marriage in a new book. ... more

Jay-Z parties away fortune

Jul 23, 2009, 5:00 GMT

Jay-Z and Rihanna racked up a £7,000 bar bill during a night out. ... more

Keisha Buchanan in awe of Jay-Z

Jul 11, 2009, 9:00 GMT

Keisha Buchanan used Jay-Z's bathroom just so she could touch his things. ... more

In Pictures: 'Jay-Z in Concert at Charter One Pavilion'

Jul 10, 2009, 11:20 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Jay Z in Concert at Charter One Pavilion'. ... more

Jay-Z to become 'unstoppable' star

May 29, 2009, 4:00 GMT

Jay-Z is on the verge of signing a new deal that could make him 'unstoppable'. ... more

Kanye West likes using his caps, blogs his thoughts loudly

May 21, 2009, 11:21 GMT

Jay-Z is like Frank Sinatra, says Kanye West. ... more

Jay-Z's designer rider

May 15, 2009, 4:00 GMT

Jay-Z demands $400,000 luxury cars and rooms heated to a specific temperature on his rider. ... more

Jay-Z may collaborate with Amy Winehouse

Apr 1, 2009, 9:40 GMT

Jay-Z wants to work with Amy Winehouse. ... more

Gwyneth Paltrow has Jay-Z as marriage counselor

Mar 29, 2009, 4:00 GMT

Gwyneth Paltrow gets marriage advice from Jay-Z. ... more

Uncle Jay-Z

Feb 25, 2009, 4:00 GMT

Gwyneth Paltrow's children call Jay-Z 'uncle'. ... more

Bruce Springsteen heading to Glastonbury

Feb 23, 2009, 13:36 GMT

Bruce Springsteen has signed to headline this year's Glastonbury Festival, and will take the legendary stage at the top of the Saturday, June 27, night line-up. ... more

In photos: 'Notorious New York Premiere'

Jan 10, 2009, 15:17 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Notorious New York Premiere.' ... more

Jay-Z and DJ AM: Sarah Palin and John McCain noted in song

Oct 24, 2008, 15:53 GMT

Rapper and performer Jay-Z dedicated his '99 Problems' song to the GOP ticket Senator John MCCain and Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin. ... more

Beyonce talks about her marriage to Jay-Z

Oct 10, 2008, 17:28 GMT

Beyonce had a 'drama free' wedding. ... more

In photos: Jay-Z's, Last Chance for Change, Rally and Concert

Oct 7, 2008, 15:26 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Jay-Z's, Last Chance for Change, Rally and Concert.' ... more

Beyonce and Jay-Z ready for baby

Oct 3, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Jay-Z wants to start a family. ... more

Jay-Z's label launch

Sep 25, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Jay-Z has launched a new record label. ... more

50 Cent is Hip-Hop's new cash king

Aug 20, 2008, 10:20 GMT

50 Cent has overtaken Jay-Z to be named the Hip-Hop Cash King of 2008. ... more

Jay-Z wants to go back to Glastonbury

Aug 20, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Jay-Z wants to headline Glastonbury again. ... more

Jay-Z sells bar

Aug 14, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Jay-Z is reportedly set to sell part of his upmarket sports bar chain 40/40 for $44 million. ... more

Jay-Z's naked shows

Jul 15, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Jay-Z imagines his audience naked when he performs live. ... more

Watermelon sculpture? Jay-Z's Beyonce 'tribute'

Jul 14, 2008, 10:31 GMT

Jay-Z demanded a watermelon carved in the shape of wife Beyonce Knowles' bust during his stay in Africa. ... more

Wireless wonder Jay-Z

Jul 4, 2008, 11:15 GMT

Jay-Z gave a show-stopping performance at London's O2 Wireless Festival last night (03.07.08). ... more

Jay-Z's British humour

Jul 1, 2008, 10:15 GMT

US rapper Jay-Z's British sense of humour inspired his Glastonbury cover of Oasis song 'Wonderwall'. ... more

Jay-Z's Noel jibe

Jun 30, 2008, 9:40 GMT

Jay-Z mocked Noel Gallagher during his Glastonbury performance on Saturday night (28.06.08). ... more

Jay-Z's poverty motivation

Jun 27, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Jay-Z says being poor motivated him to succeed. ... more

Jay-Z's Beyonce festival

Jun 20, 2008, 10:10 GMT

Jay-Z and Beyonce could be teaming up for a duet this summer. ... more

Jay-Z headlining Glastonbury in Radiohead's place

Jun 6, 2008, 9:50 GMT

Jay-Z is headlining Glastonbury festival because Radiohead didn't want to. ... more

Jay-Z's planning some parties for Glastonbury

Jun 2, 2008, 10:35 GMT

Jay-Z is planning several parties to celebrate his forthcoming Glastonbury festival appearance. ... more

Jay-Z fires back at Noel Gallagher's Glastonbury comment

May 13, 2008, 10:00 GMT

Jay-Z has hit back at Noel Gallagher saying his Glastonbury slot is an evolution of the music festival. ... more

Jay-Z no to wedding ring

May 1, 2008, 10:40 GMT

Jay-Z refuses to wear his wedding ring in public. ... more

Jay-Z's marriage confirmed

Apr 23, 2008, 10:25 GMT

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z have officially confirmed their marriage. ... more

Jay-Z pulling out of Glastonbury?

Apr 7, 2008, 12:00 GMT

Jay-Z is set to pull out of this summer's Glastonbury music festival, it has been claimed. ... more

Jay-Z's Toronto bachelor party

Apr 4, 2008, 10:15 GMT

Jay-Z reportedly held a bachelor party in Canada on Wednesday (02.04.08) ahead of his rumoured wedding to Beyonce Knowles. ... more

Jay-Z wants $100 million for label

Mar 20, 2008, 12:35 GMT

Jay-Z wants $100 million to launch his own record label. ... more

Jay-Z set to headline Glastonbury Festival?

Jan 11, 2008, 12:30 GMT

Jay-Z looks set to headline this year's Glastonbury Festival. ... more

Jay-Z's money demand

Jan 4, 2008, 13:30 GMT

Jay-Z quit as president of Def Jam Recordings because he wanted more money. ... more

Jay-Z to quit Def Jam

Dec 7, 2007, 12:30 GMT

Jay-Z looks set to quit Def Jam Recordings. ... more

Jay-Z scores his 10th No. 1 debut with ‘American Gangster’

Nov 14, 2007, 19:56 GMT

Jay-Z and his newest album, ‘American Gangster,’ have claimed a rightful place in history, capturing the # 1 slot on the Top 200 Billboard charts, selling 424,000 copies. ... more

Jay-Z and Beyoncé's dance to each others tune

Sep 30, 2007, 7:00 GMT

Jay-Z and Beyoncé Knowles were spotted dancing to each other's songs at the rapper's album preview party in New York. ... more

Jay-Z announces release of new album ‘American Gangster’

Sep 20, 2007, 16:42 GMT

On November 6th, Roc-A-Fella Records and Jay-Z will release the new album ‘American Gangster.’ Separate from the official motion picture soundtrack, this collection of all-new original material is a musical journey and lyrical interpretation of snapshots from the upcoming motion picture American Gangster, ... more

Jay-Z to marry 'soon'

Sep 7, 2007, 11:09 GMT

Jay-Z says he will marry Beyoncé Knowles 'one day soon'. ... more

Cash King Jay-Z

Aug 17, 2007, 11:10 GMT

Jay-Z has been crowned Hip-Hop's Cash King after raking in a staggering $34 million last year. ... more

Jay-Z's Def departure

Jul 26, 2007, 11:10 GMT

Jay-Z is stepping down as CEO and president of Island Def Jam records. ... more

Jay-Z facing axe

Mar 26, 2007, 11:30 GMT

Jay-Z could be fired as the CEO of Def Jam records after making huge pay demands. ... more

Jay-Z's Playboy bet

Mar 22, 2007, 15:00 GMT

Jay-Z has paid the editor of Playboy magazine $1,000 in cash after the rapper bet him he would never come out of retirement. ... more

Jay-Z pops Cherry

Feb 1, 2007, 12:10 GMT

Jay-Z has signed a deal to re-launch Cherry Coke. ... more

Budweiser releases Jay-Z Super Bowl teaser on YouTube

Jan 30, 2007, 22:42 GMT

Budweiser and rap superstar Jay-Z are giving fans a taste of what they can expect at this year’s Super Bowl with a 10-second teaser on the popular website YouTube.com. ... more

Album Review 2: Jay-Z – ‘Kingdom Come’

Jan 30, 2007, 15:12 GMT

The king is back! That’s right Jay-Z is back with a solid album. I will admit I had my doubts that rather than bringing enlightened grooves, ‘Kingdom Come’ would be a parcel of tired rhymes. But I can tell you, ‘Kingdom Come’ is a good effort, not great, but it is good. ... more

Jay-Z and Diddy's dog fur coats

Jan 17, 2007, 12:10 GMT

Jay-Z and Diddy's design ranges of 'faux fur' coats are actually made of dog fur. ... more

Jay-Z ties the Stones and makes the “10 Most Fascinating People of 2006” list

Dec 4, 2006, 18:25 GMT

Jay-Z’s ‘Kingdom Come’ has given the rapper his ninth # 1 entry on Billboard’s Top 200 album chart – which ties him with the legendary Rolling Stones for most # 1 albums. The performer also found his name on Barbara Walters’ “10 Most Fascinating People of 2006” list. ... more

Jay-Z preps for ‘Kingdom Come’ with seven shows in 24 hours

Nov 15, 2006, 15:32 GMT

The countdown has begun to Tuesday, and the release of Jay-Z’s 2-disc deluxe set ‘Kingdom Come’ - his first solo studio album since his retirement in 2003. On Saturday, in celebration of the release, Jay-Z will touch down and perform 30 minute shows in seven cities within 24 hours. ... more

Rapper Jay-Z to be co-brand director for Budweiser Select

Oct 18, 2006, 11:35 GMT

Anheuser-Busch and Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter are joining forces. Carter will collaborate with Anheuser-Busch as co-brand director for Budweiser Select. This association brings together the nation’s No. 1 brewer and entrepreneurial urban icon to collaborate on strategic marketing programs and creative ad development. ... more

Chinese government says Jay-Z too hardcore for concert

Oct 11, 2006, 15:35 GMT

The Chinese government Ministry of Culture has denied rapper Jay-Z’s proposed concert in Shanghai’s Hongkou Football Stadium because of the “vulgar language” used on the performer’s albums. ... more

Jay-Z plans to take back his throne with the release of ‘Kingdom Come’

Oct 10, 2006, 19:44 GMT

At long last, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, President & CEO of Def Jam Recordings, officially returns to the rap game with his first solo LP in 3 years. ‘Kingdom Come’ is one of the most anticipated rap albums of the year is scheduled for release on November 21, 2006. ... more

Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z to wed?

Aug 25, 2006, 12:20 GMT

Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z are reportedly set to marry in a lavish $3 million ceremony in late November. ... more

Beyonce fans protest “Déjà Vu”

Jul 27, 2006, 13:48 GMT

Beyonce may be proud of her new album ‘B’Day’ and its first single “Déjà Vu,” but thousands of the singers fans have launched an online petition to have the video for the song banned. ... more

Rihanna’s ‘A Girl Like Me’ reaches Platinum with a million copies sold on the charts

Jul 24, 2006, 16:34 GMT

As “Unfaithful” continues its Top 10 reign on the pop and digital charts, Def Jam recording artist Rihanna’s second album, ‘A Girl Like Me’ turns the corner past RIAA platinum for U.S. sales in excess of 1 million units. ... more

Still “Hustlin,” Rick Ross' 'Port of Miami' set to debut

Jul 13, 2006, 16:49 GMT

The opening shot from Rick Ross’ ubiquitous street anthem “Hustlin’” says it all. From ruling the underground rap scene in Miami, to generating an all-out bidding war between the most powerful labels in the game. ... more

Jay-Z plans to party at Rainbow Room in honor of ‘Reasonable Doubt’

Jun 22, 2006, 17:15 GMT

Def Jam Records President & CEO Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter has planned an exclusive party at the Rainbow Room to celebrate the10th anniversary release of his debut classic, ‘Reasonable Doubt.’ ... more

Jay-Z HP TV spot to debut during NBA Finals

Jun 8, 2006, 21:46 GMT

Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter will be featured in a 60-second TV ad tonight during the NBA Finals as part of HP’s “The Computer is Personal Again” marketing campaign. The spot is scheduled to make its global debut during the June 8 game on ABC (9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT). ... more

Jay-Z to celebrate 10th anniversary of “Reasonable Doubt”

Jun 8, 2006, 20:34 GMT

Cultural icon, entrepreneur, philanthropist and President & CEO of Def Jam Recordings, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, will make history when, for the first time, he performs his classic debut album Reasonable Doubt in it’s entirety on Sunday, June 25th. ... more

Beyoncé is hunting for a girl band

Jun 8, 2006, 20:17 GMT

Singer/actress Beyoncé Knowles is looking for an all female band to join her on the road in support of her upcoming second album'B'Day,' – which is scheduled for a September release. ... more

Jay-Z to conqueor Asia

Mar 7, 2006, 17:15 GMT

It's not enough for rapper Jay-Z to sell millions of albums, start a successful hip hop label and clothing line and become president and CEO of Def Jam Recordings, but now 'Jigga' has recently inked a lease deal to open up more locations of his high end sports lounge, the 40/40 Club, in Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong. ... more

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