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Beyonce and Jay-Z ‘trying for baby’, it’s claimed
Posted in Beyonce, JAY-Z on the November 9, 2009
Beyonce and Jay-Z are hoping to have a baby, it has been claimed.
The rapper is said to have let plans slip while talking to the editor of a US magazine at a party.
The New York Daily News reports: “Beyonce’s working on a tot of her own.
“That’s according to… Jay-Z, [her] notoriously tight-lipped hubby, who spilled the baby beans himself.”
A report in the newspaper claims: “While chatting up Gotham mag editor in chief Cristina Greeven Cuomo, the rapper let it slip that procreating is high on the duo’s priority list right now.”
Beyonce, 28, and Jay-Z, 39, wed in a secret ceremony in New York in April 2008.
The Single Ladies singer said earlier this year that she was in no rush to become a mum, after watching sister Solange give birth.
She said: “I definitely want one, but I’m not ready for all of that.
“I don’t think a person should see that before her time. It was a little much. But I’m so in love with my nephew, and every time I see him I’m like, God, he’s just amazing.”
A rep for the couple was unavailable for comment.
MTV VMAs Pumped Up Music Sales
Posted in Kanye West, Lady Gaga, MTV, MTV VMA, Taylor Swift on the September 30, 2009
It’s been a long time since I found myself able to say this but MTV is actually driving music sales up! While the public’s reaction to Kanye West’s behavior during Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech seems to be the most talked about stunt at this year’s VMAs, the music itself is also getting some recognition. All of the performers at the show are seeing a huge increase in their music sales including Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Green Day, Jay-Z, Pink and Taylor, whose iTunes sales went up by 80%. British band Muse also performed for the first time on American TV and the sale of their album skyrocketed as a result of the VMAs.
2009 BET Hip-Hop Awards Nominees:
Posted in Award, BET Hip-Hop, Eminem, JAY-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, T.I. on the September 23, 2009
2009 BET Hip-Hop Awards Nominees:
Kanye West has received nine BET Hip-Hop Award nominations
Full List of Nominees:
Best Hip-Hop Collaboration
“Pop Champagne,” Jim Jones & Ron Browz featuring Juelz Santana
“Mrs. Officer,” Lil Wayne featuring Bobby Valentino
“Magnificent,” Rick Ross featuring John Legend
“Live Your Life,” T.I. featuring Rihanna
“Put On,” Young Jeezy featuring Kanye West
Best Live Performer
Busta Rhymes
Jay-Z
Lil Wayne
T.I.
Kanye West
Lyricist of the Year
Drake
Eminem
Jay-Z
Lil Wayne
Kanye West
Video Director of the Year
Gil Green
Anthony Mandler
Mr. Boomtown
Chris Robinson
Hype Williams
Producer of the Year
Ron Browz
Cool & Dre
Tha Bizness
T-Pain
Kanye West
Track of the Year
“Day “N” Nite,” Kid Cudi
“D.O.A. (Death of Auto Tune),” Jay-Z
“Every Girl - Young Money,” Lil Wayne, Drake, Jae Mills, Gudda Gudda & Mack Maine
“Live Your Life,” T.I. featuring Rihanna
“Turn My Swag On,” Soulja Boy Tell’em
CD of the Year
“Relapse,” Eminem
“The Renaissance,” Q-Tip
“Paper Trail,” T.I.
“808s & Heartbreak,” Kanye West
“The Recession,” Young Jeezy
Rookie of the Year
B.O.B.
Dorrough
Drake
Kid Cudi
Wale
Best Hip-Hop Video
“Ice Cream Paint Job,” Dorrough - Ice Cream Paint Job
“We Made You,” Eminem - We Made You
“D.O.A. (Death of Auto Tune),” Jay-Z
“Day “N” Nite,” Kid Cudi
“Live Your Life,” T.I. featuring Rihanna
MVP of the Year
Drake
Jay-Z
Lil Wayne
T.I.
Kanye West
DJ of the Year
DJ AM
DJ Drama
DJ Khaled
DJ Tony Neal
DJ Greg Street
Hustler of the Year
Diddy
Drake
Jay-Z
Lil Wayne
Kanye West
Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip-Hop Style)
Jay-Z
Kid Cudi
Lil Wayne
Soulja Boy Tell’em
Kanye West
Best Hip-Hop Blog Site
All Hip Hop
Nah Right
SOHH
This Is 50
World Star Hip Hop
People’s Champ (Viewers Choice)
“Ice Cream Paint Job,” Dorrough
“Throw It In The Bag,” Fabolous featuring The-Dream
“Day ‘N’ Nite,” Kid Cudi
“Turn My Swag On,” Soulja Boy Tell’em
“Amazing,” Kanye West featuring Young Jeezy
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Jay-Z is Better than Elvis Presley
Posted in Beatles, Billboard's Top Music, Elvis Presley, JAY-Z on the September 21, 2009
Jay-Z’s new album, ‘The Blueprint 3’, hit the number one spot on the Billboard 200 charts this past week by selling over 476,000 copies. That’s not unusual for the rapper though considering that his new album makes it his 11th album to hit the top of the mountain. Mind you, that also makes him the most successful solo artist since Elvis Presley! It’s a good thing that he didn’t follow through with his retirement. I don’t think many people can accomplish that kind of feat and be able to say that they are as good, or probably better, than Elvis. And if Jay-Z wants to be the best of all time, he just needs 8 more number ones to tie with The Beatles.
Jay-Z Apologizes
Posted in Beyonce Knowles, JAY-Z, Rapper on the September 7, 2009
I’m sure people still remember the hullaballoo back in April 2008 when Beyonce and Jay-Z had their secret wedding. Apparently, it was such a secret that many people weren’t even invited. The rapper explains that only a select few were honored enough to have gotten invitations to the nuptials, including the likes of Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams and Gwyneth Paltrow. But the snub actually got some people’s feelings hurt. Jay-Z said “The sad part is that we offended some. But people who love you understand. Because at the end of the day, it’s your day.” Is this really that important to discuss a year after the fact?
Charges on Jay-Z’s Bodyguard Tossed
Posted in JAY-Z, Rapper on the August 27, 2009
Just like the tripod that ended up getting tossed into the sea, the charges against Jay-Z’s bodyguard have officially been thrown out. Law enforcement sources from Croatia say that there will be no jail time for the rapper’s hired muscle, who previously had assault and destroying personal property charges filed against him after a tussle with a local reporter last week. The bodyguard will have to pay a fine though but we’re told that the police will not pursue any other legal action. Isn’t that a bit unfair considering it was the photographer who through the tripod at the bodyguard in the first place?
Jay-Z Takes Over for Beastie Boys
Posted in Concert, JAY-Z on the July 29, 2009
With the announcement of the Beastie Boys taking a bit of a break to allow for member Adam Yauch to receive treatment for a cancerous tumor in his salivary gland, it leaves their upcoming engagements with no headliner. Fear not though as rapper Jay-Z was recently announced to be replacing the band at All Points West Music & Arts Festival in New Jersey. The event will actually mark Jay-Z’s music festival debut. He better do amazing. He’s taking the place of the Beastie Boys after all. Those are some big shoes to fill, no doubt. I wonder if Jay-Z will have any guests join him on stage.
Jay-Z Announces Release Date
Posted in Album Release, JAY-Z, Record Label, album on the June 9, 2009
Jay-Z has finally announced a release date for his much-anticipated album ‘Blueprint 3’. It took him long enough. The record will be released through Warner Music Group instead of Def Jam and it is set to hit stores on September 11th. The release date, as well as being 8 years after the 9/11 attacks, is also the 8th anniversary of the rapper’s first ‘Blueprint’ album. I guess it all comes full circle for him. Or maybe he planned it that way. If so, shame on him for making his fans wait. But then again, maybe he just waited until he could get out of Def Jam.
Soulja Boy Tellem wants Jay-Z for new album
Posted in Music on the May 13, 2009
American rapper Soulja Boy Tell’em has revealed his goals are to work with Jay-Z, Kanye West and Lil’ Wayne.
The 18-year-old, who had a smash-hit single with Crank That (Soulja Boy), is currently working on his third album The DeAndre Way.
He said: "I want the best of the best on this album." He added to MTV News: "I don’t want no bullsh–. I want, from start to finish, classic [number one] records. I’m not playing."
He plans to reach out to artists such as Jay-Z, Kanye West and Lil’ Wayne to work on the new album and he said: "Mark my words: This album will be a classic."
He added: "They said I was a one-hit wonder, then I came with Kiss Me Through The Phone, my second No.1 single. Then I released Turn My Swag On, my third No.1 single."
He added: "This album will go platinum. It will be the best album I’ve put out so far."
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Beyonc plans to put her feet up after world tour
Posted in Music on the May 6, 2009
Beyoncé says she isn’t totally ‘Obsessed’ with singing and acting and may consider taking two years off after her current tour.
The performer, who is circling the globe with her I Am… show, is considering taking a well-earned break when her current world tour is over.
“My priorities are slowly changing,” says the 27-year-old.
“So after this tour I might be tired and want to take two years off. I’ve worked hard enough to be able to do that.”
Beyoncé recently topped the US box office with the thriller Obsessed, but is now on a world tour, hitting 110 cities in a schedule that will keep her on the road through 2010.
But the newlywed, who has only been married to rapper Jay-Z for 13 months, says she tries to spend as much time with her man as possible.
“We try to sync our calendars,” she says.
“I started working on my tour a year ago just to make sure that I had time at home.”
In an interview with UK magazine Marie Claire, the Texan reveals that despite being a married woman, she can still appreciate singlehood.
Referring to her hit song, Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It), she says: “More than anything, the song celebrates being single.
“It’s like, if you’ve been doing all you can and it’s not happening for you, go out and have you a good old time.
“Put on your sexy dress and move on.”
Jay-Z Makes Money of Kanye and Rihanna
Posted in Music on the April 9, 2009
Rapper and mogul Jay-Z is finding a lot of creative ways to make money. Parlux Fragrances, Inc has teamed up with Jay-Z’s Iconic Fragrances to sign up some music names with their own perfume. The latest two to get their own scents will be Rihanna and Kanye West. The two will get their perfumes out and Jay-Z will get a piece of every sale. Smart move on his part. Jay-Z has commented on the partnership saying “We are excited for the opportunity to partner with Parlux and their management team in the launch of these dynamic new brands. This venture will take what is already a successful franchise at Parlux to a new level.”
Wino and Jay-Z Duet
Posted in Music on the April 2, 2009
Amy Winehouse might be enlisting the help of rapper Jay-Z to save her current album which is expected to be released later this year. The 25-year old singer is struggling with her record label who didn’t like the reggae tones that they heard on the current album. It looks like her extended vacation in St. Lucia was a big influence on her. Jay-Z, who has already helped Wino by remixing her song ‘Rehab’, told the Sun “Amy has a really powerful voice, it is so distinctive and beautiful. Hopefully in the future we could get together and work on some new material – I’d love to work with her again.”
Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z furious with Chris Brown
Posted in Chris Brown, JAY-Z, Rihanna on the February 12, 2009
Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z is extremely pissed with the actions of Chris Brown over his alleged assault on R&B star Rihanna. And Jay-Z has indicated that he is not going to keep mum over the incident and will vent his anger and Chris Brown will have to bare the brunt.
The Los Angeles Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for Brown and he later himself turned up for the investigations into felony battery with a woman who is believed to be Rihanna. Jay-Z is the one who discovered Rihanna and then mentored her and is therefore enraged upon hearing the allegations.
He has said to a US magazine - “He hit the roof. Chris is a walking dead man. He messed with the wrong crew.”
These threats are ridiculous! Certainly what has happen is horrible but threatening him will do no good. Just say that u’r pissed or can’t believe it or whatever. The only women he should be threatening people over is Beyonce (not to mention his family!) THAT’S IT!
Jay-Z Crashes the Stage
Posted in JAY-Z, Performance on the January 26, 2009
Everyone hates a stage crasher but when said stage crasher happens to be one of the greatest rappers alive, you welcome him with open arms. During Young Jeezy’s performance last weekend at LOVE Nightclub in DC, Jay-Z grabbed a mic and rapped a few of the scheduled performer’s verses as Akon hovered overhead and let the master go to work. If it was someone else, I’m sure all hell would have broken loose. But since it was Jay-Z, I bet Young Jeezy was just amazed that Jay actually knew his song enough to rap it for him. Fun fact: Young Jeezy is pretty easy to please as his backstage demands were Skittles, Lays BBQ potato chips and Belvedere vodka.
Beyonce Doesn’t Walk
Posted in Barack Obama, Beyonce Knowles, JAY-Z on the January 23, 2009
According to Beyonce, a “diva is a female version of a hustler” but the singer refused to hustle the measly four blocks to her car. When she finished with her rehearsal for the pre-inaugural concert, Jay-Z and Beyonce discovered that the streets around the theater had been shut down by police. The cops told the couple that they’d have to walk to their waiting car four blocks away. The diva refused to walk in the cold in her heels and the cops refused to yield to her demands. However, the President’s own Secret Service gave in and let their driver come around to get the diva and her hubby to take them to their hotel so they could change and return to the theater. Crazy demanding!
Beyonce and Jay-Z star at Barack Obama inauguration-eve show
Posted in Barack Obama, Beyonce Knowles, JAY-Z on the January 21, 2009
Jay-Z and Beyonce joined hands in paying tribute to Barack Obama on the eve of his inauguration by presenting an intimate one-off special concert at Washington DC’s Warner Theater on January 19.
The entire backdrop of the stage was cover with images of Obama and that drew the most cheers from a crowd which had an impressive array of guest with fans paying anywhere from $100 to $500 to join in the celebrations to mark the inauguration of their new President.
Jay-Z played select numbers like ‘Hard Knock Life’, ‘99 Problems’ & ‘Dirt Off Your Shoulder’. Beyonce though just made an electrifying guest appearance and sang ‘Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)’.
Jay-Z Without a Hotel
Posted in JAY-Z on the January 5, 2009
Last year, it was announced that Jay-Z was going to open up his own hotel, J Hotel, on New York’s West Side. When you have the amount of money that he has, he might as well invest in different things. The economy has ruined his plans though as developer Charles Blaichman can’t secure the proper financing for the hotel. Instead, they’re just going to try and rent out the former Time Warner Cable warehouse. It seems that Blaichman is having problems borrowing an estimated $370 million for three hotels, one of which would have been a venture with Jay-Z. I wonder where the rapper will put his money into now.
Jay-Z and Beyonce are Art Lovers
Posted in Beyonce Knowles, JAY-Z on the December 15, 2008
Beyonce and Jay-Z were spotted as they took in the sights at the Art Basel Miami exhibition which is a prestigious international art show held at the Miami Beach Convention Center in the city’s Art Deco district last week. As they strolled through the galleries, the singer, dressed in elegant heels and a royal blue dress, and her rapper hubby, dressed casually in jeans, showed a wide range of reactions to the eclectic art being featured. Who knew that they were such fans of art? Maybe the superstar couple was there to find something new to put up on their walls at home.
Eminem is Number 1
Posted in Eminem, JAY-Z, Rapper on the October 17, 2008
According to Vibe and its readers, Eminem is the Greatest Rapper Alive. Though the once very outspoken rapper has been keeping to himself lately, Eminem still beat out all of today’s hot acts. Over 920,000 votes were cast and rappers were eliminated tournament style until it was down to Eminem and Jay-Z. Em came out the winner with 69% of the votes. Em said in a statement “It’s obviously an honor to have won the fans’ support by being voted the Best Rapper Alive. I don’t think that there is any one rapper that is simply the best, though. Everyone who was in consideration and many others are the best at certain things, and at what they do. But since Vibe’s offering the distinction, hell yeah, I’ll accept!”