Jay-Z News

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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