Jay-z And Smith Give Fela Kuti Musical A BoostJAY-Z and WILL SMITH are among the investors in a new musical about the life of revered African world music star FELA KUTI. Beyonce, Lady Gaga vie for top honors at MTV Video Music Awards; Jackson tribute plannedNEW YORK — The MTV Video Music Awards are known for kicking off with the kind of zaniness that has come to define the show, from a dazed Britney Spears to a disgraced Pee Wee Herman. Jay-z Brings Stars To New York On 9/11Rap superstar JAY-Z brought together a star-studded line-up including his wife BEYONCE, SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS, KANYE WEST, RIHANNA and MARY J. BLIGE on Friday night (11Sep09) to help raise money for victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Jay-Z rocks NYC for 9/11 benefit concert, brings out Beyonce, Rihanna, Kanye WestNEW YORK — Since the collapse of the World Trade Center on 9/11, many people have helped rebuild New York City in different ways. Rapper Jay-Z did it his own way: headlining a star-studded concert at Madison Square Garden. Timbaland Apologises To Jay-z For Album LeakHip-hop producer TIMBALAND has apologised to JAY-Z for inadvertently leaking several songs from the rapper’s new album THE BLUEPRINT 3 more than two weeks before its release. Jay-z Lost New Album On The Eve Of $5 Million Deal For RightsJAY-Z risked paying Def Jam Records $5 million (£3.3 million) for nothing when he agreed to buy the rights to his album THE BLUEPRINT 3 - because he had lost the only copy of the tracks the night before the crucial meeting. Jay-Z will never announce retirementWASHINGTON - Rapper Jay-Z says he will never announce his retirement again but will slip away quietly from the music world when he is done making enough music. Jay-z’s Rant Prompts Ticket Reseller To Donate Concert ProfitsJAY-Z’s public condemnation of unscrupulous scalpers re-selling tickets for his upcoming 9/11 benefit concert in New York has prompted one online agency to donate all of its profits to charity. Jay-z Sets 2010 Deadline For New Jersey Nets MoveHip-hop entrepreneur JAY-Z is aiming to move his basketball team the New Jersey Nets to his native Brooklyn, New York by the end of next year (10). MTV Music Video Awards to feature Michael Jackson tribute alongside partyingNEW YORK — Before MTV settles into its annual teenybopper party known as the Video Music Awards, the ceremony will have a tender moment. ‘Jay Leno Show’ is talk of new TV season, but will experiment change NBC and prime time TV?LOS ANGELES — Jay Leno has shed more than a dozen pounds and the weighty traditions of the “Tonight Show” that would tie his prime-time future to his late-night past. Trailer for Michael Jackson film ‘This Is It’ to debut at MTV’s Video Music AwardsNEW YORK — MTV says a trailer for a Michael Jackson film built around rehearsal footage left behind after the King of Pop’s death will debut at Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards. Jay-z’s Concert Halted By Smoke AlarmsRapper JAY-Z’s intimate set in New York was disrupted on Wednesday night (09Sep09) when some sneaky fans’ marijuana smoke set off the fire alarms. Jay-z Will Quietly Slip Away From Rap When He RetiresHip-hop superstar JAY-Z has vowed never to announce his rap retirement again after changing his mind about hanging up his microphone in 2003. Man Stabbed After Jay-z GigA man has been admitted to hospital in Chicago, Illinois after he was stabbed following a JAY-Z concert there on Tuesday night (08Sep09). Music Review: Jay-Z album a state-of-the-art performance, but the struggle is missingJay-Z, “The Blueprint 3″ (Roc Nation) Q&A: Jay-Z talks about new ‘Blueprint’ CD, 9/11 benefit concert, being a leader and retirementNEW YORK — When Jay-Z released his first “Blueprint” CD on Sept. 11, 2001, the rapper couldn’t have known how monumental, and tragic, the day would turn out to be. Jay-z Blasts 9/11 Ticket ScalpersJAY-Z has slammed unscrupulous scalpers for re-selling tickets to his upcoming 9/11 benefit concert in New York, telling fans he is “disheartened” by the immoral behaviour. Lil Wayne Named Top Rap Tour StarLIL WAYNE has proved he is King of the hip-hop world - he has been named the highest grossing touring rapper, raking in $42 million (£28 million) in the last year (08-09). Janet Jackson plans tribute to MJ at MTV Video Music AwardsWASHINGTON - American singer Janet Jackson is said to be planning a tribute to her late brother Michael at the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on September 13. Janet to pay emotional tribute to brother Michael at MTV awardsNEW YORK - Janet Jackson is planning to honour her late brother Michael with a tribute performance at the MTV Video Music Awards Sunday and an insider says that there won’t be a “dry eye” in the hall. Janet Jackson Plots Michael Tribute For VmasJANET JACKSON is planning to honour her late brother MICHAEL with a tribute performance at the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) this weekend (13Sep09). Jay-z Fans Lose Out On 9/11 Tickets To ScalpersJAY-Z fans have been left outraged after tickets for the rapper’s upcoming 9/11 benefit concert in New York were snapped up by scalpers. Jay-z Adds Another Free ShowJAY-Z will appease frustrated fans who missed out on tickets for an upcoming Madison Square Garden concert in New York by performing another free show. Jay-z Working On ‘experimental’ AlbumJAY-Z has already started work on his follow up to THE BLUEPRINT 3 - before his latest album is even released. Jay-z Bumps Up Release Of Blueprint 3Rap superstar JAY-Z has brought forward the U.S. release of his highly-anticipated disc THE BLUEPRINT 3 after the whole album leaked online almost two weeks before it was due to hit record stores. Jay-z Beats New Protegees In U.k. Chart BattleJAY-Z has proved who’s boss - he has beaten his newly signed act the SUGABABES to the top of the U.K. charts with comeback single RUN THIS TOWN. Jay-Z gives full-throated reply to rap’s black criticsLONDON - Rapper Jay-Z has rubbished all criticism of hip-hop by well-known African-Americans who believe the genre degrades their ethnicity. Jay-z Has Higher Power To Thank For Surviving Teen ShootingRap superstar JAY-Z credits “divine intervention” with saving his life when he was shot at by a man brandishing a machine gun during his youth as a drug dealer. Jay-z Blasts Rap’s Black CriticsRap superstar JAY-Z has hit back at criticism from those who fear hip-hop degrades the African-American community, insisting they are simply using the topic for “publicity purposes”. Jay-z Creates Charity Tennis T-shirtRap superstar JAY-Z has paid tribute to late tennis champ ARTHUR ASHE by creating a limited edition T-shirt for charity to coincide with the U.S. Open. Jay-z Wants To Work With White
Jay-z Dismisses Rappers’ ‘hood’ BoastsJAY-Z is sick of rappers referring to their lives in America’s ghettos - insisting he has seen real poverty after a charity trip to Africa. Eminem signs on to pay tribute to Def Jam Records at VH1’s Hip Hop Honors; Mary J., DMX also
Jay-z Still Harbours Big Plans For HollywoodRap superstar JAY-Z has dismissed rumours he’s giving up his dream of breaking into Hollywood as an actor, insisting he is simply taking his time to choose the right movie projects. |
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Hip-hop superstar JAY-Z is planning an unusual collaboration - he wants to work with WHITE STRIPES rocker JACK WHITE.
