http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z All the latest content for Jay-Z from mtv.co.uk en Copyright (C) MTV Networks UK & Ireland http://www.mtv.co.uk/files/imagecache/300x225/2009/08/20/jay_z_press_2009.jpg http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/346939-beyonce-jay-z-blue-ivy-carter-trademark Beyoncé and Jay-Z have allegedly filed an application to trademark their daughter Blue Ivy's name.According to the Washington Post, the superstar couple have approached the US Patent and Trademark... Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:46:44 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:346939 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/346209-beyonce-first-appearance-blue-ivy-jay-z Beyoncé has made her first appearance since the birth of her daughter Blue Ivy, showing off her hot post-pregnancy body.The Love On Top singer, who gave birth to Blue on 7th January, stepped out... Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:37:17 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:346209 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/dot-rotten/344646-dot-rotten-dont-call-me-urban In a recent interview with Jay-Z’s Roc4Life.com website, 23-year-old Dot Rotten explained why he doesn’t want to be put under a particular category when it comes to his music, with the south... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:51:15 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:344646 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/344146-beyonce-jay-z-blue-ivy-kelly-rowland-destinys-child Kelly Rowland has revealed that Beyoncé and Jay-Z's daughter Blue Ivy Carter is "absolutely beautiful."Rowland, who is thought to have visited Queen B to see the tot with fellow Destiny... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:44:38 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:344146 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/343957-destinys-child-reunion-beyonce-blue-ivy-jay-z-jessica-alba Destiny's Child are thought to have reunited last week after Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams visited new mum Beyoncé.According to The Sun, Kelly and Michelle popped over to Queen B and hubby... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:53:36 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:343957 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/343698-jay-z-beyonce-blue-ivy-first-appearance-club-4040 Jay-Z has made his first public appearance since the birth of his daughter, Blue Ivy Carter.The Empire State Of Mind rapper attended the grand re-opening of his New York club 40/40 last night (18th January... Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:36:04 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:343698 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/343613-beyonce-blue-ivy-jay-z-first-interview-star-magazine-fake A representative for Beyoncé has clarified that her supposed first post-baby interview is fake, insisting that an article published by UK's Star Magazine is "made up."The publication... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:36:24 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:343613 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/343568-beyonce-jay-z-blue-ivy-carter-first-interview Beyoncé has given her first interview since the birth of her baby Blue Ivy Carter, revealing that words can't describe how it feels to finally be a mum.Queen B, who welcomed Blue Ivy to the world... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:00:03 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:343568 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/343496-jay-z-beyonce-blue-ivy-carter Jay-Z has vowed to never use derogatory terms for women in his music again following the birth of his daughter, Blue Ivy Carter.The rapper, who welcomed his first child with wife Beyoncé last... Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:16:05 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:343496 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lady-gaga/343373-lady-gaga-beyonce-baby-gift Lady Gaga has sent Beyoncé and Jay-Z's new daughter Blue Ivy the gift of a babygro which says "Little Monster" in pink diamante. The pop star calls her fans "little monsters&quot... Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:30:18 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:343373 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/343229-beyonce-jay-z-blue-ivy-carter-hospital-suite-pics Photos have emerged online of the luxury birthing suite where Beyoncé welcomed daughter Blue Ivy Carter into the world.The former Destiny's Child star and hubby Jay-Z, who became parents for the... Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:04:21 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:343229 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/343130-beyonce-jay-z-blue-ivy-carter-glory-us-chart-history Beyoncé may have only just given birth to daughter Blue Ivy Carter, but the tot is already making US Billboard chart history.Her father Jay-Z's track Glory - which he released to mark the birth... Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:38:18 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:343130 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/343065-beyonce-jay-z-space-blue-ivy-carter-gifts-charity Beyoncé and hip-hop hubby Jay-Z are reportedly hoping to become the first artists to make a music video in space.The couple - who welcomed their first child Blue Ivy last weekend -  apparently... Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:41:18 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:343065 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/342808-rihanna-battleship-bad-ass-talk-that-talk-jay-z Rihanna has divulged details about her debut acting role in upcoming movie Battleship.Speaking in a behind-the-scenes video, RiRi - who plays Petty Officer Raikes in the flick - explains that her character... Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:55:11 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:342808 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/342743-beyonce-jay-z-blue-ivy-carter-home-50-cent-twitter-feud Beyoncé and Jay-Z have allegedly brought their new baby daughter Blue Ivy Carter home from hospital. According to The New York Daily News, the superstar couple -  who welcomed their first... Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:09:36 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:342743 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/342383-beyonce-jay-z-glory-blue-ivy-carter-miscarriage New father Jay-Z has revealed his wife Beyoncé suffered a miscarriage before conceiving their first child, Blue Ivy Carter.Jigga posted a new song entitled Glory on his official website Life And... Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:47:37 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:342383 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/342045-rihanna-beyonce-madonna Rihanna has reportedly stated that there are no other singers in her league.The You Da One star, who was recently crowned the biggest-selling digital artist of all time, claims that while she faces tough... Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:03:07 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:342045 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/342034-beyonce-jay-z-baby-girl-blue-ivy-carter-twitter-gwyneth-paltrow Gwyneth Paltrow has cleared up internet rumours regarding Beyoncé and Jay-Z's baby girl's name, telling her followers on Twitter that she is called Blue Ivy Carter.Following her arrival over the... Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:39:44 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:342034 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/342003-beyonce-baby-girl Beyoncé has finally given birth to her first child, a daughter called Ivy Blue Carter. The 30-year-old singer had been expected to drop sometime over the festive season, but apparently had a caesarean... Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:17:07 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:342003 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lady-gaga/341840-lady-gaga-beyonce-baby-great-mum Lady GaGa has revealed that she believes Beyoncé will be a great mum. The Marry The Night hitmaker, who collaborated with Queen B on her 2010 hit single Telephone, also paid homage to Bey for... Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:02:01 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:341840 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/michael-kiwanuka/341827-michael-kiwanuka-bbc-sound-of-2012-frank-ocean MTV Brand New For 2012 contender Michael Kiwanuka has topped the BBC Sound of 2012 list.Following in the footsteps of Adele, Jessie J and Ellie Goulding, the 24-year old soul singer has said of his win... Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:57:09 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:341827 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/341161-beyonce-jay-z-baby-pregnant Beyoncé is reportedly still 'enormously pregnant' despite reports suggesting that she had given birth to a baby girl last week.As we previously reported, rumours surfaced on Twitter claiming that... Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:01:52 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:341161 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/341007-beyonce-baby-rumour Headline writers around the globe have been keeping their fingers crossed for Beyoncé and rapper hubby Jay-Z to have a "Baby Boy", but it seems they may be disappointed.Word on Twitter... Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:33:47 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:341007 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/340912-beyonce-hospital-give-birth Beyoncé is reported to be getting ready to check into a New York hospital to give birth to her first child. The heavily pregnant R&B star, who revealed back in August that she and rapper hubby... Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:12:58 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:340912 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/mtv-news/340733-2011-the-year-in-mtv-news-part-3 CHECK OUT 2011 IN PICTURES IN OUR GALLERY HERE!    Beyonce Confirms Pregnancy It was the news we had all been waiting for when Queen B announced at the 2011 MTV VMAs that she was expecting... Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:29:32 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:340733 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/340631-beyonce-tina-mathew-knowles-divorce-jay-z The parents of Destiny's Child superstar Beyoncé have finally divorced.According to TMZ, Mathew and Tina Knowles' separation has now been legally finalised - two years after Bey's mum originally... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:30:27 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:340631 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/340611-kanye-west-kicks-fan-out-gig-jay-z-watch-the-throne Kanye West lost his cool at a gig in Washington earlier this week, after a fan in the front row threw some business cards on stage during his performance.Yeezy, who was performing at the Tacoma Dome... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:37:11 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:340611 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/340378-jay-z-beyonce-baby-pregnant-diet It seems Jay-Z is doing his bit when it comes to supporting his expectant wife Beyoncé, by joining her on a pregnancy diet.According to Us Weekly, Jigga - who is expected to become a father later... Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:09:26 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:340378 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kim-kardashian/340345-kim-kardashian-kanye-west-kiss-romance-kris-humphries Kim Kardashian may only just be back on the market following her split from hubby Kris Humphries, but it seems the socialite has already caught the eye of a certain superstar rapper. According to The... Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:58:11 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:340345 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/339469-kanye-west-jay-z-grammy-awards-album-of-the-year Kanye West has blamed himself for not picking up a Grammy Awards nod for Album of the Year.Despite leading the 2012 nominations with seven mentions, Yeezy is unhappy that neither his Watch The Throne... Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:25:42 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:339469 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/grammy-awards/339271-grammy-awards-2012-adele-kanye-bruno-mars-foo-fighters Adele, Kanye West, Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars lead the nominations for the 2012 Grammy Awards.The Someone Like You singer has received a total of six nods, including three out of four mentions when... Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:58:18 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:339271 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/vybz-kartel/339205-vybz-kartel-prison-escape-gun-point-guard-dead There is uncertainty over claims that Dancehall star Vybz Kartel has reportedly broken out of prison in his native Jamaica after holding an officer at gunpoint.Kartel, real name Adidja Palmer, allegedly... Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:30:59 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:339205 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/339194-beyonce-baby-pregnant-jay-z-december-birth Beyoncé is apparently due to give birth in December - two months earlier than originally reported. The Love On Top singer, who is thought to be expecting a baby girl, was allegedly due to have... Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:47:28 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:339194 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/338968-rihanna-beyonce-concert-jay-z-meltdown-dublin-concert Rihanna reportedly almost scrapped a gig in Dublin on Friday after suffering a meltdown hours before she was due on stage. According to The Sun, RiRi almost cancelled the Irish concert after feeling... Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:18:07 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:338968 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/338091-beyonce-chris-martin-coldplay-rihanna-jay-z-song Chris Martin may be the best of friends with Jay-Z, but the Coldplay frontman has revealed that Jigga's wife Beyoncé rejected a song he wrote for her.During an interview with Maxim magazine, Martin... Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:32:28 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:338091 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/337517-beyonce-jay-z-father-baby-gq-magazine Jay-Z has spoken about becoming a dad for the first time, stating he plans to be a better parent than his own absent father.The Empire State Of Mind rapper, who is expecting a baby girl with wife Beyonc... Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:24:25 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:337517 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/337117-rihanna-talk-that-talk-first-listen-jay-z-calvin-harris Rihanna is known for churning out hit after hit, and her new album Talk That Talk is no exception.Despite RiRi being just 23-year's old, TTT is her sixth studio album - packed with just over 35 minutes... Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:18:18 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:337117 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/emas/336818-mtv-ema-2011-the-winners After a spectacular night in Belfast, the 2011 MTV EMA are over for another year, leaving behind some great memories and a host of stars clutching their gongs... and no doubt celebrating for a long time... Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:11:59 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:336818 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/emas/336474-eminem-wins-best-hip-hop-at-the-2011-mtv-ema Eminem has won the coveted title of Best Hip-Hop at the 2011 MTV EMA, beating out the likes of Snoop Dogg, Kanye West and Bruno Mars.Accepting his award via video link from his studio, Slim thanked the... Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:04:04 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:336474 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/336290-jay-z-coldplay-chris-martin-friends-gwyneth-paltrow Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has confessed that legendary rapper Jay-Z is one of his best friends.During an interview with Pitchfork, the Paradise singer claims he gets on really well with Jigga, although... Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:20:42 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:336290 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/336253-rihanna-hospital-flu-doctors-jay-z-la-reid-x-factor-usa Doctors have ordered Rihanna to stop going out and drinking after she ended up in hospital with the flu.As we previously reported, RiRi was forced to cancel a show in Sweden on Monday after being struck... Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:20:33 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:336253 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/336061-jay-z-kanye-west-watch-the-throne-tour After a long wait, Jay-Z and Kanye West’s joint tour opened in Atlanta on Friday, 28 October. They opened the show with, of course, H.A.M., the first track that dropped from their Watch The Throne... Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:56:21 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:336061 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/335842-beyonce-jay-z-baby-girl-daughter Beyoncé and hubby Jay-Z are reportedly expecting a baby girl.According to In Touch Weekly, Queen B's friends have claimed she was "thrilled" after finding out she was having a daughter... Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:02:46 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:335842 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/335245-kanye-west-good-album-2012-jay-z-yeezy Kanye West has revealed plans to release a new album next year.The Otis rapper took to Twitter yesterday to announce that he will be joining his fellow G.O.O.D. record label artists for a collaborative... Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:47:57 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:335245 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/335104-kanye-west-jay-z-watch-the-throne-syl-johnson-sued Jay-Z and Kanye West are being sued by soul legend Syl Johnson, who claims the hip-hop pair sampled one of his songs on joint LP, Watch The Throne, without his permission.According to the Hollywood Reporter... Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:38:14 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:335104 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/eminem/335048-eminem-recovery-underdog-gq-magazine Eminem has admitted that when releasing hit album Recovery last year, he felt like "the underdog."The Not Afraid rapper, who was previously crowned the King of Hip-Hop over the likes of Lil... Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:36:22 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:335048 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/334570-beyonce-jay-z-fake-baby-bump-rumours-denied Beyoncé's publicist has hit back at claims that Queen B is wearing a prosthetic baby bump, following an appearance on Australian TV.Rumours surrounding Bey's bundle of joy started circulating... Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:36:20 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:334570 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/334497-beyonce-jay-z-baby-due-date Beyoncé has revealed her first child is due in February 2012.The Countdown star, who announced she was expecting her first baby with hubby Jay-Z at the 2011 MTV VMAs, confirmed the news during... Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:41:57 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:334497 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/333914-jay-z-lil-wayne-beef Last month, Wayne's song It's Good leaked days before the release of his Carter IV album, and the Cash Money MC seemed to have a few choice words for Jay and his lady on the track."Talkin' bout... Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:04:31 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:333914 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/333680-beyonce-jay-z-baby-pregnancy Beyoncé has revealed that she can't stand her hubby Jay-Z's scent now that she's pregnant.Queen B, who announced at the 2011 VMAs that she was expecting her first child, claims that pregnancy... Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:19:14 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:333680 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/333247-beyonce-jay-z-pregnancy-record-label Beyoncé has revealed that while she feels "empowered" being pregnant, she was worried about people's reactions.The 1+1 singer, who announced she was expecting her first child with hubby... Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:25:03 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:333247 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/332556-beyonce-pregnant-jay-z-baby-ps1milion Reports have suggested that Beyoncé and Jay-Z will spend over £1million on their unborn child…before Queen B even gives birth.According to Now magazine, the former Destiny's Child... Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:12:50 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:332556 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/332451-jay-z-beyonce-pregnant-secret-love-child Just when we thought Beyoncé and hubby Jay-Z were about to become parents for the first time, the couple have been hit with rumours stating the rapper already has a secret son.Long before Jigga... Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:31:12 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:332451 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lil-wayne/331563-lil-wayne-tha-carter-iv-jay-z-kanye-west-itunes-record Lil Wayne's eagerly anticipated album Tha Carter IV is on course to smash iTunes records. According to our US Team, Weezy's fifth studio LP looks likely to sell more than 850,000 copies in its first... Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:51:34 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:331563 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/331548-beyonce-pregnant-binki-body-jay-z Beyoncé has been caught flaunting her pregnant bikini body while in Hvar, Croatia with her hubby Jay-Z.The Love On Top singer, who announced she was expecting her first child at last weekend's... Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:17:20 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:331548 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/331449-beyonce-pregnant-jay-z-venice-baby-bump Beyoncé has been spotted in public for the first time since announcing her pregnancy at the 2011 MTV VMAs last week.Queen B, who revealed she was expecting her first child with hubby Jay-Z when... Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:31:22 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:331449 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/justin-timberlake/331181-justin-timberlake-surprise-gig Justin Timberlake played an impromptu gig in New York on 31 August. He tweeted about the performance just a few hours before he took to the stage. Justin wrote: "NYC!!! Wanna check out some live... Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:53:43 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:331181 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/vmas/330482-beyonce-confirms-pregnancy-at-the-2011-mtv-video-music-awards Beyonce confirmed her pregnancy rumours at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. Queen B showed off her baby bump on the red carpet announcing to photographers, 'I have a little surprise for you' and again... Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:17:24 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:330482 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lil-wayne/329980-lil-wayne-jay-z-drake-jadakiss-diss-track-its-good Lil Wayne has hit out at Jay-Z on new song, It's Good.The track, which features Drake and Jadakiss, is thought to be taken from Weezy's eagerly anticipated album Tha Carter IV and sees the Lollipop hitmaker... Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:39:55 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:329980 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/329942-kanye-west-musical-australia Plans for a musical based on the life and times of Kanye West have been announced. A drama society from the University of Sydney in Australia have confirmed they will be staging an hour-long production... Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:22:03 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:329942 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/eminem/329603-eminem-v-festival-rihanna-ps2million Eminem is said to have banked a cool £2million from his two headline slots at last weekend's V Festival.According to The Sun, the Not Afraid rapper - who topped the bill at both the Chelmsford... Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:54:26 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:329603 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/329599-beyonce-michael-jackson-tribute Beyoncé has confirmed that she will perform at the tribute concert for the late Michael Jackson via satellite.The Best Thing I Never Had singer will join the likes of previously confirmed acts... Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:24:36 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:329599 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/328867-kanye-west-amy-winehouse-back-to-black-jay-z Kanye West has allegedly recorded a tribute to the late Amy Winehouse.According to The Mirror, Yeezy has "put his own spin" on tragic Amy's 2006 hit single, Back To Black, with insiders promising... Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:42:24 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:328867 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/328823-beyonce-jay-z-children-family Beyoncé has revealed she is ready to start a family with her hubby, Jay-Z.The Best Thing I Never Had singer, who turns thirty later this year, claims that she now feels she is in a good place... Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:14:18 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:328823 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/wretch-32/328755-mtv-midweek-chart-update Tottenham's finest Wretch 32 looks set to score his first ever No. 1 on the Official UK Singles chart.According to the Official Chart Update, Wretch's track Don't Go, which features Josh Kumra, could... Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:59:26 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:328755 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/justin-bieber/328684-justin-bieber-michael-jackson-william Will.I.Am has sensationally claimed that he believes Justin Bieber has got what it takes to replace Michael Jackson as the King Of Pop.The Black Eyed Peas frontman, who is working with JB on his third... Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:50:24 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:328684 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/eminem/328683-eminem-king-of-hip-hop-jay-z-kanye-lil-wayne-drake Eminem has beaten the likes of Jay-Z and Kanye West to be crowned as the new King of Hip-Hop by Rolling Stone magazine.The publication, who previously named Lady GaGa as their Queen of Pop back in June... Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:33:14 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:328683 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/328348-jay-z-beyonce-michael-jackson-kanye-west-watch-the-throne Jay-Z has praised his wife Beyoncé, comparing her to the late Michael Jackson.Jigga - who is currently promoting his new joint LP, Watch The Throne, with Kanye West - told a radio station that... Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:34:41 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:328348 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/amy-winehouse/328309-amy-winehouse-back-to-black-nero-cher-lloyd The late Amy Winehouse has scored her third week at the top of the Official UK Album Chart with her hit 2006 LP, Back To Black.Following her death at the age of 27 last month, Winehouse continues to... Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:48:13 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:328309 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lil-wayne/328213-lil-wayne-drake-birdman-jay-z-kanye-west-joint-album A collaborative album between Lil Wayne and Drake is a certainty, Cash Money Records boss Brian 'Birdman' Williams has confirmed. The label boss said the joint LP was “definitely going to get done... Sat, 13 Aug 2011 12:42:07 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:328213 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z-kanye-west/328020-watch-jay-z-and-kanye-wests-otis-video First two of the greatest ever rap legends, Jay-Z and Kanye West, released one of the most anticipated albums of all time ‘Watch The Throne’. Now three days on from the monumental release... Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:02:14 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:328020 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/327998-kanye-west-jay-z-watch-the-throne-press-oya-festival-norway Kanye West has lashed out at the media during his headline performance at Oya Festival in Norway.The All The Lights rapper, who released his joint album, Watch The Throne, with Jay-Z earlier this week... Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:25:10 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:327998 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/nero/327848-mtv-midweek-chart-update Dubstep duo Nero are on course to knock Cher Lloyd's Swagger Jagger from the top of the Official UK Singles chart.According to the Official Chart Update, Nero a.k.a Daniel Stephens and Joe Ray look likely... Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:35:00 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:327848 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/327842-jay-z-kanye-west-diddy-hip-hop-rich-list Jay-Z has topped Forbes magazine's hip hop rich list after bagging a cool $37million in the last year.The Empire State Of Mind rapper's Blueprint 3 tour, plus various other business interests are thought... Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:19:43 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:327842 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/cher-lloyd/327391-cher-lloyd-is-no-1 Cher Lloyd has silenced critics by debuting at No 1 with her debut single Swagger Jagger. The X Factor finalist pushed JLS down to No 2 after they topped last week’s chart with She Makes Me Wanna... Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:34:24 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:327391 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/327337-kanye-west-big-chill-festival Kanye West has chosen to stay in a British castle ahead of his performance at the Big Chill festival tonight, 6 August. The £7,000-a-night Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire includes 12 luxurious... Sat, 06 Aug 2011 09:34:20 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:327337 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/usain-bolt/328364-usain-bolt-olympics-jay-z-lil-wayne-drake-50-cent-kanye-west Exactly one year today, the eyes of the world will be on eight men as they kneel silently in the blocks ready and raring for the sound of a starting pistol.Ten seconds later, those eyes will probably... Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:50:46 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:328364 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/swizz-beatz/327019-swizz-beatz-reebok-alicia-keys-kayne-west-jay-z With Jay-Z and Kanye West releasing Watch the Throne next week, Swizz Beatz has described the duo’s collaboration as “monumental”.The hip hop hitmaker has produced two of the album&... Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:51:40 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:327019 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/326858-kanye-west-jay-z-watch-the-throne-tour Jay-Z and Kanye West have postponed a number of dates on their Watch The Throne North American tour.Despite only announcing the 24 gigs last week, Jigga and Yeezy aka The Throne have confirmed plans... Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:08:36 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:326858 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lady-gaga/326849-lady-gaga-beyonce-year-off-telephone-the-view Lady GaGa may very well be the hardest working woman in pop, admitting that she could never take a year off like her pal, Beyoncé.Despite Queen B previously confessing that her year-long hiatus... Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:05:12 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:326849 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/326719-jay-z-kanye-west-feud-watch-the-throne Jay-Z has quashed reports claiming that he is currently feuding with pal Kanye West.The New York Post had suggested that Jigga and his Watch The Throne collaborator were "barely speaking to each... Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:58:36 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:326719 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/326320-beyonce-mental-health-jay-z-babies Beyoncé has revealed that her year-long hiatus was not just so she could take a break and spend more time with Jay-Z; it was in order to protect her mental health. “I couldn't even... Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:17:27 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:326320 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/326238-jay-z-kanye-west-watch-the-throne-album Jay-Z and Kanye West’s decision to sign an exclusive deal to sell their album at iTunes has angered other music stores. The duo’s long-awaited Watch The Throne LP will be on sale at... Sat, 30 Jul 2011 10:45:58 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:326238 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/325410-kanye-west-jay-z-watch-the-throne-tour-album Jay-Z and Kanye West have confirmed that they will be releasing their highly anticipated collaboration LP, Watch The Throne, digitally on 8th August. Compact disc lovers will be able to purchase physical... Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:12:13 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:325410 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/324782-kanye-west-jay-z-dubstep-watch-the-throne Jay-Z and Kanye West are said to have experimented with dubstep on their forthcoming collaboration LP, Watch The Throne.According to singer-songwriter Verse Simmons, the rap duo contacted him to work... Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:19:42 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:324782 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/324600-kanye-west-jay-z-otis-redding-watch-the-throne King of Soul Otis Redding may have passed away over 40-years ago, but Kanye West and Jay-Z have resurrected his spirit on a new track from their eagerly anticipated joint LP, Watch The Throne.Yesterday... Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:21:52 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:324600 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/324474-beyonce-jay-z-kanye-west-cry-tears-runaway Beyoncé has revealed that pal Kanye West once may her cry.Before we all go jumping to conclusions thinking that Yeezy may have pulled off another upsetting Taylor Swift stunt, Queen B claims the... Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:09:08 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:324474 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/324238-kanye-west-jay-z-watch-the-throne-release-date Kanye West and Jay-Z have announced the release date of their eagerly anticipated joint album.After teasing Watch The Throne for months, Yeezy and Jigga have confirmed that it will be available for digital... Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:01:51 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:324238 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/cheryl-cole/323694-cheryl-cole-new-home-los-angeles-ashley-cole Cheryl Cole has allegedly splashed out on a £3million lavish apartment in West Hollywood.Despite being sacked from The X Factor USA, The Mirror has reported that Chezza is refusing to give up on... Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:05:11 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:323694 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/323330-kanye-west-jay-z-watch-the-throne-track-listing Kanye West and Jay-Z have released the official track-listing for their forthcoming joint LP, Watch The Throne. Just a week after the hip-hop pair revealed the gold Givenchy artwork for their album,... Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:32:30 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:323330 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/glastonbury-festival-0/323063-glastonbury-festival-michael-eavis-beyonce-u2-coldplay Glastonbury Festival boss Michael Eavis has admitted that the world’s biggest festival may only take place for another “three or four years” due to financial constraints. In a revealing... Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:40:40 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:323063 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/323006-jay-z-solo-album-kanye-west-watch-the-throne Jay-Z has already completed two tracks for his next solo album. The hip-hop mogul revealed that the follow-up to The Blueprint 3 was already underway at a listening party for his joint LP with Kanye... Sun, 10 Jul 2011 09:57:56 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:323006 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/ashley-cole/322309-ashley-cole-jay-z-cheryl-cole-club Ashley Cole has confirmed that he IS going into business with Jay-Z, revealing plans to open a restaurant and club with the hip-hop legend.As we previously reported, rumours surfaced over the weekend... Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:32:26 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:322309 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/loick-essien/322250-loick-essien-new-album-how-we-roll-collaborations Loick Essien has exclusively revealed to MTV.co.uk that he thinks people will be "surprised" by his forthcoming album, Identity. Speaking of his debut record, the 21-year old - who released... Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:36:25 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:322250 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/adele/322243-adele-acoustic-new-album-beyonce-glasto Adele has revealed that she wants her third album to have more of an acoustic feel.Fresh from the success of her sophomore record, 21, the Rolling In The Deep star has told Q magazine that her next LP... Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:42:32 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:322243 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/322240-kanye-west-jay-z-watch-the-throne-artwork Kanye West and Jay-Z have unveiled the album artwork for their joint LP, Watch The Throne. According to NME, the extravagant gold engraved cover has been designed by fashion label Givenchy, and is now... Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:24:25 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:322240 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/321997-jay-z-ashley-cole-kanye-west-watch-the-throne Jay-Z is set to go in to business with Ashley Cole by opening a nightclub and restaurant in London. Reports state that the venture aims to employ disadvantaged youth and donate some profits to good causes... Sat, 02 Jul 2011 14:14:36 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:321997 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/on-to-the-next-one Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:49:16 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:518929 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/305563-beyonce-4-album-glasto-jay-z-mtv Beyoncé has confessed that before taking a year long break from music, she felt her life was passing her by too quickly.The Destiny's Child singer, who headlined the 2011 Glastonbury Festival... Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:45:07 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:305563 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/doa-death-of-auto-tune-1 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:04:21 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:421737 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/286760-beyonce-jay-z-pregnant-baby Beyoncé may be running the world at the moment, but the sexy singer has revealed that she wants to start a family with hubby Jay-Z by the time she hits the big three-zero.Fresh from headlining... Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:53:40 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:286760 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/284690-jay-z-adele-beyonce-duet-glasto Adele may have missed out on the chance to duet with Beyoncé at the Glastonbury Festival on Sunday, but rumours have suggested the songstress could be teaming up with Queen B's hubby, Jay-Z for... Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:22:23 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:284690 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/282935-beyonce-london-jay-z-gig-glastonbury Beyoncé played a secret gig at London's Shepherds Bush Empire last night and MTV.co.uk were one of the lucky few who went down to witness the diva in action.Some of the hottest names in showbiz... Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:04:51 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:282935 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/279275-beyonce-glastonbury-jay-z-coldplay-chris-martin Beyoncé closed the 2011 Glastonbury Festival in spectacular fashion last night, blasting out some of her smash hit solo singles, Destiny's Child classics and cover versions.Queen B, who made history... Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:13:03 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:279275 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/278348-beyonce-4-album-review-andre-3000-kanye-west Beyoncé may be gearing up to headline Glastonbury Festival this weekend, but on the 27th June, the former Destiny's Child star releases her fourth studio album, 4, and MTV.co.uk went down to the... Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:59:13 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:278348 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/278338-beyonce-glastonbury-festival-chris-martin-coldplay Beyoncé was reportedly persuaded to headline this year's Glastonbury Festival by pal, Chris Martin.According to co-organiser Emily Eavis, the Destiny's Child singer was wary about taking centre... Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:25:50 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:278338 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/u2/277903-u2-forbes-world-s-richest-musicians-lady-gaga-justin-bieber U2 have been named the highest paid musicians by Forbes Magazine. Bono and co. made $195m in the last year alone, largely thanks to their 360 Degree tour, which recently became the highest-grossing tour... Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:57:13 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:277903 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/justin-bieber/277376-justin-bieber-kanye-west-twitter-jay-z-album Justin Bieber has strongly denied rumours that he has snubbed working with Kanye West.The Biebster leapt into action after Hollywood Life reported that he was "hesitant" to hit the studio with... Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:17:07 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:277376 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/275907-beyonce-4-album-leak-andre-3000-boyz-ii-men-jay-z Beyoncé's eagerly awaited new album, 4, has leaked online.Queen B's fourth studio LP, which was due to be officially released in three weeks, hit the web it's entirety yesterday, after two tracks... Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:54:58 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:275907 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/275783-kanye-west-jay-z-watch-the-throne-track-list-beyonce The track-listing for Kanye West and Jay-Z's eagerly anticipated collaboration album, Watch The Throne, has leaked online. Despite there being no official release date for the hip-hop pairs joint LP,... Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:33:15 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:275783 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/plan-b/275556-plan-b-jay-z-collaboration Plan B has revealed that he once turned down the chance to collaborate with Jay-Z.The She Said hitmaker told The Sun that his record label tried to set up a duet between himself and Jigga, with the hope... Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:48:40 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:275556 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/274779-beyonce-glastonbury-festival-jay-z-kanye-west Beyoncé is allegedly feeling "nervous" about her headline performance at this year's Glastonbury Festival.The ex-Destiny's Child star, who is set to top the bill at the prestigious event... Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:17:49 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:274779 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lil-wayne/273807-lil-wayne-how-to-love-young-money-new-single Lil Wayne has confessed that his next single, How To Love, sees him going in a different direction with his music, so much so, that the song gives him "goose bumps."Weezy's new track, which... Tue, 31 May 2011 14:51:37 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:273807 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/adele/273143-adele-named-most-powerful-person-in-british-music Adele has been named the most powerful person in the UK music industry. The Rolling In The Deep singer topped a list compiled by The Guardian, which had Simon Cowell in third place. WATCH ADELE'S STUNNING... Sat, 28 May 2011 11:11:10 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:273143 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/272979-beyonce-jay-z-american-idol-performance Jay-Z seems to be extremely proud of his wife Beyoncé, after posting a video of the star rehearsing for her American Idol performance on his website.Queen B, who premiered her next single, 1+1... Fri, 27 May 2011 12:26:36 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:272979 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/272482-beyonce-new-album-4-american-idol Beyoncé has unveiled the full track-listing for her forthcoming album, 4.The ex-Destiny's Child star released the track rundown for her fourth studio album one-by-one on her official Facebook... Thu, 26 May 2011 10:14:02 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:272482 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/271911-beyonce-billboard-performance-lorella-cuccarini Beyoncé has addressed claims that she stole ideas for her stunning Billboard Music Awards performance from Italian artist Lorella Cuccarini, stating that she did not copy the singer.The former... Wed, 25 May 2011 15:46:40 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:271911 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/justin-bieber/271163-justin-bieber-selena-gomez-kiss-billboard-duet Justin Bieber has revealed that he would to love to duet with girlfriend, Selena Gomez.The Baby hitmaker, who celebrated winning a hoard of gongs at last night' Billboard Music Awards by kissing Gomez... Mon, 23 May 2011 15:32:25 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:271163 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/271089-beyonce-billboard-awards-tribute-lady-gaga Some of the biggest stars on the planet paid tribute to Beyoncé at last night's Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.The likes of Lady GaGa, Bono and Stevie Wonder praised the former Destiny's... Mon, 23 May 2011 08:10:15 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:271089 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/drake/270926-drake-leaks-track-dreams-money-can-buy-take-care-album Drake officially leaked a track from his forthcoming Take Care album on 20 May via his October’s Very Own blog. Dreams Money Can Buy, which is thought to be the intro track on the album, contains... Sat, 21 May 2011 12:49:53 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:270926 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/270538-beyonce-run-the-world-girls-video-album-cover Beyoncé has finally unveiled the promo for her new single, Run The World (Girls).After previously delaying the video's release in order to "perfect" the finished version, Queen B revealed... Thu, 19 May 2011 08:15:07 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:270538 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/270050-beyonce-run-the-world-girls-video-delay-boyz-ii-men Beyoncé has delayed the premiere of her eagerly anticipated promo for new single, Run The World (Girls).The If I Were A Boy hitmaker, who was due to preview the epic video today (13th May), has... Fri, 13 May 2011 15:18:07 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:270050 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lil-wayne/270038-lil-wayne-young-money-unplugged-jay-z Lil Wayne is set to perform on MTV2 Presents: Unplugged. While fans of the Young Money CEO wait for the release of his new album, Tha Carter IV, the New Orleans rapper will appear on the show, which... Fri, 13 May 2011 13:31:58 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:270038 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/50-cent/269272-50-cent-jay-z-nicole-scherzinger 50 Cent has sparked controversy by admitting he is not on friendly terms with other rappers such as Jay-Z. The Candy Shop star said he kept his relationships with his peers in the music business strictly... Sun, 08 May 2011 12:42:48 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:269272 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/cheryl-cole/269156-cheryl-cole-jay-z-roc-nation-x-factor-ashley-cher-lloyd Cheryl Cole is close to signing to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label, according to reports. Jay-Z believes American solo success is a dead cert for Cheryl, especially now she has been confirmed as a judge... Sat, 07 May 2011 11:27:16 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:269156 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/268981-beyonce-who-run-the-world-teaser-festivals Beyoncé has released a teaser clip of her new video, Run The World (Girls).The 20-second video shows various scantly-clad women parading around what appears to be a desert location and ends with... Thu, 05 May 2011 14:08:56 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:268981 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/268836-beyonce-jay-z-family-fight Beyoncé has admitted to feuding with her mother, Tina Knowles, stating that sometimes they do not see eye-to-eye.The ex-Destiny's Child star, who recently fired her father Matthew as her manager... Wed, 04 May 2011 15:40:32 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:268836 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/dr-dre/268729-eminem-dr-dre-new-single-detox-die-hard Dr. Dre and Eminem have hooked-up on another song for Dre's forthcoming album, Detox, with the track set to premiere this Friday. Fans of the super-producer will be able to hear his latest hook-up with... Tue, 03 May 2011 14:52:21 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:268729 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/268641-beyonce-bruno-mars-jayz-kanye-west-glasto-watch-the-throne Beyoncé has reportedly recorded a collaboration with Bruno Mars, which is set to feature on her hubby Jay-Z's joint project with fellow rapper Kanye West.According to the Daily Star, Queen B has... Tue, 03 May 2011 09:47:29 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:268641 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/268552-jay-z-ashley-cole-record-label Jay-Z has agreed to help Ashley Cole start a UK record label, according to reports. Cheryl Cole’s ex is said to be keen to work in the music business once his footballer career is over, and the... Mon, 02 May 2011 11:33:30 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:268552 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lil-wayne/267438-lil-wayne-tha-carter-iv-artwork-leak The artwork for Lil Wayne's forthcoming album, Tha Carter IV, has allegedly leaked.An image similar to the front cover of Weezy's previous LP, Tha Carter III, has hit the web, showing a child with face... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:14:49 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:267438 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/adele/267240-adele-beyonce-destinys-child-rolling-stone Adele has revealed she was left astounded when R&B queen, Beyoncé, complimented her music, saying her songs were like “listening to God”. In an interview with Rolling Stone... Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:53:34 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:267240 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lil-wayne/267148-lil-wayne-tha-carter-iv-release-album-track-list Fans will have to wait a little bit longer for Lil Wayne's forthcoming album, Tha Carter IV, as the decision has been made to push back its release until later this summer. Weezy's LP was due to be unleashed... Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:39:37 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:267148 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/266873-beyonce-jay-z-coldplay-chris-martin-kanye-west-glasto Beyoncé is allegedly planning an impressive show for her headline set at this year's Glastonbury Festival, with reports claiming she has a hoard of superstar collaborations up her sleeve.According... Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:09:32 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:266873 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/la-roux/265852-la-roux-dr-dre-kanye-west-detox Dr. Dre has sampled the La Roux track In For The Kill on his upcoming album Detox. La Roux singer Elly Jackson told the BBC how the rap legend first heard the hit while watching US show Entourage. &quot... Sat, 09 Apr 2011 12:09:27 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:265852 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/265611-jay-z-kerry-katona-kim-kardashian Jay-Z is allegedly a massive fan of reality TV star Kerry Katona, so much so, that he thinks she could be the UK version of American socialite, Kim Kardashian.According to the Daily Star, Jigga is said... Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:35:47 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:265611 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/265014-jay-z-sued-volcom-nba Jay-Z's company Roc Nation is being sued for trademark infringement over its diamond-shaped logo. Streetwear brand Volcom is alleging that Roc Nation’s logo bears a striking resemblance to its... Sat, 02 Apr 2011 10:36:41 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:265014 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/263376-kanye-west-jay-z-watch-the-throne-guru Kanye West and Jay-Z collaboration LP, Watch The Throne, is "almost complete", according to producer Guru.The hip-hop pair, who joined forces at last weekend's SXSW festival to perform their... Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:30:34 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:263376 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/shontelle/263149-shontelle-beyonce Shontelle has claimed that she "learned so much" from Beyoncé, revealing that touring with the Single Ladies singer was the "most epic" experience of her career. Speaking to... Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:29:44 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:263149 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/263176-beyonce-new-album-frank-ocean Beyoncé is said to be back in the studio working on her new album, according to Odd Future band member Frank Ocean.Ocean has posted a snap of the Sweet Dreams singer in his studio on Twitter,... Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:45:48 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:263176 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/nate-dogg/262976-nate-dogg-snoop-dogg-sxsw-p-diddy-warren-g-kanye-west-jay-z Snoop Dogg, P Diddy and Warren G have paid tribute to Nate Dogg at the South By Southwest festival over the weekend.The Drop It Like Its Hard rapper, who collaborated with the late singer on track Lay... Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:20:08 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:262976 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/dr-dre/262537-beyonce-jay-z-dr-dre-detox-duet Jay-Z and Beyoncé will allegedly collaborate together on Dr. Dre's eagerly awaited album, Detox.According to The Sun, Dre is said to have wanted the superstar couple to feature on his LP and asked... Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:48:23 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:262537 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/diddy/262114-diddy-is-wealthiest-artist-in-hip-hop Diddy has topped Forbes magazine’s list of the world’s richest rappers. The hip-hop mogul has an estimated wealth of $475 million thanks to his Bad Boy record label, Sean John fashion line... Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:31:38 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:262114 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/260532-beyonce-jay-z-sex Beyoncé has revealed her and hubby Jay-Z's raunchy bedroom secrets. In an interview with Cosmopolitan magazine, the Sweet Dreams hitmaker has let slip what gets Jigga's pulse racing, when explaining... Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:58:03 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:260532 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/260080-jay-z-rihanna-chris-brown Jay-Z has reportedly expressed his concerns over protégé Rihanna, fearing that the Barbadian beauty is working too hard. According to Look magazine, Jigga is worried that RiRi's hectic... Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:56:00 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:260080 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/259645-beyonce-jayz-fela-kuti-lofficiel-paris Beyoncé has sparked controversy for darkening her face in a photoshoot for French fashion magazine, L'Officiel's 90th anniversary issue. The Single Ladies hitmaker donned African-style clothing... Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:11:22 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:259645 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lil-kim-0/259576-lil-kim-talks-jay-z-and-roc-nation Legendary female rap star Lil Kim has spoken about how Jay-Z and his label, Roc Nation, have reached out to her in the past and attempted to sign her. Kim said that she and Jay are really good friends... Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:14:29 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:259576 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/259530-rihanna-ryan-phillippe-dating-birthday Rihanna has allegedly been dating hunky actor Ryan Phillippe "for months."The S&M singer, who has also been romantically linked with Colin Farrell and Justin Bieber over the last week,... Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:16:28 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:259530 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lloyd-banks/259503-lloyd-banks-talks-albums-in-rap Lloyd Banks of G-Unit has talked about why he thinks only a few selected rap artists are able to make great albums. He told The Well Versed: "Sometimes people get out of reality and they want to... Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:14:18 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:259503 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/tinie-tempah/259218-tinie-tempah-looks-to-jay-zs-success Winner of the MTV's Best Of The Best: UK MCs 2010 poll Tinie Tempah has revealed that he has high hopes of one day becoming as successful an artist and businessman as Jay-Z. He told The Mirror: &quot... Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:16:45 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:259218 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/259196-rihanna-sexy-all-the-lights-kanye-west Rihanna has flashed the flesh for Kanye West's new video, All The Lights.The Barbadian beauty is causing controversy again after she was asked to "tone down" her performance at The BRIT Awards... Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:47:41 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:259196 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/the-dream/258593-the-dream-calls-up-jay-z-lil-wayne-and-kanye-for-new-album R&B star The-Dream has talked about his plans for his forthcoming album, The Love, IV, which is due to be released next summer. Despite claiming last year that he wouldn't be releasing any more albums... Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:24:41 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:258593 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/257722-jay-z-kanye-west-watch-the-throne Kanye West and Jay-Z reportedly hired a whole hotel floor while working on their new album, Watch The Throne.The hip-hop duo, whose collaboration LP is due for release in the summer, apparently took... Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:58:44 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:257722 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/257652-beyonce-glastonbury-festival-u2-coldplay-jay-z-the-libertines Beyoncé has confirmed that she is headlining this year's Glastonbury Festival.Following reports suggesting that Queen B was to top the bill at the festival in Somerset, Beyoncé  has... Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:11:53 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:257652 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/justin-bieber/257534-justin-bieber-beyonce-jay-z-selena-gomez-never-say-never Justin Bieber has revealed which lucky lady is his dream Valentines Day date and it's not his rumoured girlfriend Selena Gomez. GOT BIEBER FEVER? CHECK OUT PICS OF JUSTIN IN OUR GALLERY HERE!  ... Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:59:47 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:257534 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/257302-beyonce-glastonbury-festival-u2-coldplay-jay-z Beyoncé is allegedly gearing up to follow in the footsteps of her hubby Jay Z, by headlining this year's Glastonbury Festival.According to The Mirror, the Single Ladies hitmaker will fill the... Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:30:26 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:257302 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/256454-talib-kweli-on-kanye-west-and-jay-z-album Kanye West and Jay-Z collaborative album Watch The Throne has yet to receive an official release date, but the excitement around the project continues to build. One of the few people to have heard any... Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:53:39 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:256454 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/nicki-minaj/256199-nicki-minaj-beyonce-jay-z Nicki Minaj has paid homage to her idol Beyoncé, stating that she thinks the Single Ladies hitmaker "defies greatness."The Moment 4 Life rapper, who claimed last year that she would... Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:05:49 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:256199 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/katy-perry/255698-katy-perry-strips-rolling-stone-russell-brand Katy Perry will allegedly strip down to her smalls for the front cover of the UK edition of Rolling Stone magazine. According to Monsters & Critics, the Firework singer will take part in a sexy photo... Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:54:31 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:255698 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/brand-new-for-2011/255527-chase-status-snubbed-rihanna-on-new-album Chase & Status have revealed that they turned down the chance to work with Rihanna on their new album No More Idols, because they wanted to keep it "thoroughly British." Despite the producers... Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:23:36 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:255527 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/255515-jay-z-willow-smith-will-smith-annie Jay-Z has confirmed that he will be involved in the remake of the musical Annie, starring Brand New For 2011 nominee, Willow Smith. It had been reported that Willow would star in the new version of the... Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:33:09 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:255515 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jennifer-hudson/255145-jennifer-hudson-talks-secret-societies 29-year-old R&B songstress Jennifer Hudson has addressed rumours claiming that she is part of a cult called the Illuminati. Everyone from Kanye West and Jay-Z to Rihanna and Lady GaGa are apparently... Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:14:50 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:255145 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/the-brit-awards-2011/254852-tinie-tempah-the-brits-duet-alicia-keys-jay-z Tinie Tempah has revealed that he will be performing a "colossal" duet with a very special guest at the The BRIT Awards 2011.The Frisky MC, who has bagged four nominations at the ceremony,... Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:39:29 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:254852 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/254846-kanye-west-jay-z-new-album-summer-twitter Kanye West has a busy 2011 ahead after announcing on Twitter that he plans to release two albums this summer.Yeezy tweeted to confirm the news, claiming that both his collaboration album with Jay-Z,... Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:20:30 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:254846 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/nicki-minaj/254780-nicki-minaj-kanye-west-eminem-jayz-lil-wayne-rihanna Nicki Minaj has admitted that she feels there is a lot of pressure on her after being compared to the likes of Eminem and Kanye West.The Check It Out rapper also claimed that despite the comparisons... Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:58:55 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:254780 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/254599-beyonce-and-jay-z-to-star-in-big-screen-remake Beyoncé is close to signing on to star in a remake of A Star Is Born, to be directed by Clint Eastwood. She will play the lead role of Esther Blodgett, a young girl who arrives in Hollywood desperate... Sat, 22 Jan 2011 10:45:55 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:254599 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/cher-lloyd/254403-cher-lloyd-simon-cowell-jayz-william-album Jay-Z and Will.I.Am have allegedly approached Simon Cowell about buying Cher Lloyd out of her recording contract.Following reports that The X Factor star wants to crack the US without the music mogul... Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:01:24 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:254403 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/50-cent/254119-50-cent-new-album-jay-z-kanye-west 50 Cent has revealed that he wants his forthcoming album, Black Magic, to have the same "aggression" as his debut record, Get Rich or Die Tryin'.The In Da Club hitmaker, who earlier this week... Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:07:24 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:254119 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/50-cent/253845-50-cent-new-album-kanye-west-jay-z 50 Cent has revealed that his new album is almost finished.The Baby By Me rapper took to Twitter to make the announcement, claiming that the follow-up to his 2009 LP, Before I Self Destruct, is &quot... Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:32:59 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:253845 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/253547-kanye-west-apologises-for-britney-outburst It has been a busy few days for Kanye West, even by his standards – his H.A.M. single with Jay-Z hit No 2 on iTunes, he poked fun at Britney Spears on Twitter and he blew a cool $180,000 on a customised... Sat, 15 Jan 2011 11:44:01 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:253547 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/drake/253545-drake-to-make-joint-album-with-lil-wayne Drake has announced that he and Lil Wayne will release a joint album in the not-too-distant future. The Miss Me star said that he and his mentor would hit the studio after the release of Wayne’... Sat, 15 Jan 2011 11:19:09 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:253545 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jim-jones/253066-jim-jones-compliments-jay-z-and-kanye-west Rapper Jim Jones has opened up about the forthcoming joint Jay-Z and Kanye West album, Watch The Throne. Regardless of his past issues with Jiggaman, Jones has admitted he's impressed by both of the... Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:07:04 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:253066 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lupe-fiasco/253063-lupe-fiasco-has-to-wait-for-jay-z-and-kanye Grammy Award-winning hit-maker Lupe Fiasco has pointed the finger at Jay-Z and Kanye West's forthcoming joint album Watch The Throne for further delaying work on his Child Rebel Soldier supergroup -... Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:25:49 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:253063 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/252846-kanye-west-jay-z-ham-premiere Kanye West and Jay-Z's first single from their new joint LP, Watch The Throne, has premiered online.The track, entitled H.A.M, debuted on the hip-hop pair's Watch The Throne Facebook page after midnight... Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:14:27 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:252846 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/252464-kanye-and-jay-z-s-single-out-tuesday The first single from Kanye West and Jay-Z’s highly-anticipated joint album is set to be released next Tuesday, 11 January. Yeezy teased the imminent release as he performed with Jay-Z at his New... Sat, 08 Jan 2011 07:55:35 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:252464 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/252263-rihanna-drake-matt-cardle-midweek-chart Rihanna looks set to score her fifth UK No.1 with Drake collaboration, What's My Name.The Barbadian beauty is on course to end The X Factor winner, Matt Cardle's three week reign at the top of the charts... Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:08:23 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:252263 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/251938-rihanna-glastonbury-festival-jay-z Rihanna has revealed that she would love to perform as this year's Glastonbury Festival.The What's My Name singer, who recently split from her boyfriend Matt Kemp, also claimed that she is a huge fan... Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:12:44 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:251938 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/cher-lloyd/251930-cher-lloyd-x-factor-rihanna-jay-z-soulja-boy The X Factor finalist Cher Lloyd may have been dubbed a mini-Cheryl Cole during her time on the talent show, but the teenager seems to be channeling Rihanna in her latest image overhaul.The 17-year old... Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:36:52 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:251930 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/251927-kanye-west-jay-z-watch-my-throne-album-release Kanye West has revealed that his highly anticipated collaboration LP with Jay-Z will be released in a week.As we previously reported, Yeezy confirmed that plans to work on an EP with the Empire State... Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:03:58 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:251927 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/251643-jay-z-beyonce-coldplay-kanye-s-massive-nye-gig Jay-Z, Coldplay, Kanye West and Beyoncé gave up their New Year’s Eve to perform at a huge party in Las Vegas in front of invited celebrity guests. Coldplay and Jay-Z were each reportedly... Sun, 02 Jan 2011 07:22:29 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:251643 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/tinie-tempah/250957-tinie-tempah-wont-be-joining-jay-z-at-roc-nation Frisky MC Tinie Tempah has quashed rumours that he is joining Jay-Z's Roc Nation label in the US, saying that he isn’t ready to sign with an American record label just yet. Instead, the Pass Out... Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:30:50 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:250957 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rick-ross-hip-hop/250319-rick-ross-has-his-eye-on-wale Rap star Rick Ross has added a few more artists to his Maybach Music roster and has officially confirmed that he’s after Roc Nation’s, Wale. The Bawse has Wale on his rap radar, as he told... Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:21:11 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:250319 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/dr-dre/249751-dr-dre-to-work-with-jay-z-again Rapper and super-producer Dr. Dre has stated that his favourite rapper at the moment is Jay-Z. Dre had previously worked with Jay on the ill-fated track Under Pressure, which was set to be the first... Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:32:41 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:249751 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/249625-kanye-lp-named-best-album-of-2010 Kanye West’s new album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy has topped Time Magazine’s album of the year list. The write-up in the magazine said Yeezy’s album was “the musical equivalent... Sat, 11 Dec 2010 11:00:47 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:249625 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/x-factor/249453-x-factor-winners-song-matt-cher-rebecca-one-direction It's almost time for The X Factor final and since the gang have confirmed which megastar each finalist will be duetting with on tomorrow's live show, rumours over which winners song each hopeful will... Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:58:52 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:249453 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/eminem/248304-eminem-scores-10-grammy-nominations The nominations for 2011 Grammy Awards have been announced, with Eminem leading the way with ten nods, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Record Of The Year. SEE JUSTIN BIEBER, KATY PERRY... Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:54:33 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:248304 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/247945-kanye-west-jay-z-watch-my-throne-album Kanye West has announced that his collaboration LP with Jay-Z will be entitled Watch My Throne.As we reported last month,  Kanye confirmed that he was working with Jigga on a full album, instead... Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:41:12 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:247945 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/nicki-minaj/247554-nicki-minaj-beyonce-jayz-kanye-west-rihanna-eminem Nicki Minaj may have worked with the likes of Eminem, Kanye West and Will.I.Am, but the rapper has revealed that she would love to collaborate with Beyoncé. The Check It Out star, who has also... Fri, 26 Nov 2010 14:08:31 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:247554 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/x-factor/247431-x-factor-cher-lloyd-cheryl-cole-kate-moss Move over Cheryl Cole, it seems another glamourous lady has their eye on being The X Factor contestant Cher Lloyd's mentor, as Kate Moss has reportedly expressed her interest in the 17-year old.According... Thu, 25 Nov 2010 16:10:22 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:247431 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/247393-beyonce-jay-z-pregnant-parents Beyoncé's mum, Tina Knowles, has claimed that her daughter and hubby Jay-Z will make "great parents."Despite the Sweet Dreams singer quashing pregnancy reports, Queen B's mother has... Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:08:18 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:247393 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/x-factor/247304-x-factor-cher-lloyd-william-cheryl-cole-jay-z Cheryl Cole's pal, Will.I.Am has claimed that when he first met The X Factor hopeful, Cher Lloyd, he wanted to sign her. The Black Eyed Peas rapper, who helped Chezza pick her final three acts at the... Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:16:40 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:247304 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/247301-beyonce-jay-z-pregnant Beyoncé has addressed rumours that she is expecting her first baby with hubby Jay-Z, claiming when she does fall pregnant, she hopes people "will be happy" for her.The Single Ladies... Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:49:16 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:247301 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/on-to-the-next-one-jay-z-sw Sun, 21 Nov 2010 07:07:05 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:468273 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/246149-rihanna-take-that-cheryl-cole-susan-boyle-chart Rihanna has prevented Take That and Robbie Williams' new track, The Flood, from hitting the top spot in the UK singles chart. CHECK OUT THE NEW OFFICIAL UK TOP 40 IN FULL HERE! RiRi's tune Only Girl (... Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:47:16 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:246149 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/x-factor/245928-jay-z-wants-to-make-cher-lloyd-a-star Jay-Z has heaped praise on Cher Lloyd. When asked about The X Factor, the big man singled out the 17-year-old and praised her performances of his hits Hard Knock Life and Empire State Of Mind. &... Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:17:16 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:245928 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/245469-jay-z-beyonce-pregnant Jay-Z has spoken out about rumours suggesting that his wife, Beyoncé, was pregnant. Jigga, who has previously dismissed the reports saying the press should 'change the subject', has now reiterated... Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:40:20 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:245469 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/alexis-jordan/245454-alexis-jordan-willow-smith-jay-z-roc-nation Alexis Jordan has revealed exclusively to MTV UK that she would love to collaborate with fellow Roc Nation artist, Willow Smith. When we asked if she would consider working with Will Smith's daughter... Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:36:42 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:245454 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/245257-rihanna-cheryl-cole-the-x-factor-charts Rihanna has landed her fourth UK number 1 single with Only Girl (In The World), knocking Cheryl Cole's Promise This from the top spot. WATCH RIHANNA'S PERFORMANCE AT THE EMAS HERE! Despite Chezza having... Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:39:15 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:245257 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/244844-jay-z-and-kanye-make-fireworks-in-somerset Jay-Z and Kanye West have been speaking about why they chose sleepy Somerset to work on new tracks for their joint album Watch The Throne. The new tracks were recorded at the Real World Studios, owned... Sat, 06 Nov 2010 10:38:16 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:244844 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/alexis-jordan/244839-alexis-jordan-jayz-cheryl-cole-leona-lewis Jay-Z's Roc Nation signing Alexis Jordan has revealed exclusively to MTV UK that she loves Cheryl Cole.The Happiness singer, who covers the Girls Aloud star's number 1 single, Fight For This Love, on... Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:24:06 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:244839 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/244813-kim-kardashian-working-with-kanye Kim Kardashian has hinted that she’s working with Kanye West on her first foray into the music business.   Recently the pair have been spotted together, prompting reports that they could be... Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:46:18 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:244813 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/x-factor/244795-cher-lloyd-set-to-rap-again Cher Lloyd looks set to rap again on this week’s X Factor show after she last week stopped spitting to belt out Shakespears Sister’s track Stay. There are now web rumours that she’s... Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:14:07 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:244795 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/244779-jay-z-says-he-ll-help-tinie-tempah-break-the-us   Jay-Z has said he’d be happy to help UK rapper Tinie Tempah make it big in the US.   The rap legend runs his own management company and record label Roc Nation- who look after acts... Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:26:16 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:244779 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/244696-rihanna-talks-about-her-evolution Rihanna has spoken to MTV about the recent changes in her work-life, as she prepares to release her new album Loud.   SEE MTV’s RIHANNA GALLERY HERE   The stunning star recently dumped... Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:52:36 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:244696 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/244628-jayz-barack-obama-us-president Move over Barack Obama, it seems Jay-Z has got his eye on being President of the United States.In a conversation about the midterm elections Stateside this week, the Empire State Of Mind rapper told... Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:49:49 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:244628 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/244312-kanye-finishes-album Kanye West has finished his fifth studio album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, he’s revealed. The star posted a message on Twitter on Saturday saying “We finally done! Toast!” WATCH... Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:27:51 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:244312 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/r-kelly-0/244180-r-kelly-the-best-of-both-worlds-was-for-me-and-pac-at-first Legendary R&B singer R. Kelly has claimed that Jay-Z wasn’t his original pick for their 2002 collaboration album, The Best Of Both Worlds. The crooner has revealed that the late Tupac was the... Sun, 31 Oct 2010 22:14:51 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:244180 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/girls-girls-girls Sat, 30 Oct 2010 06:07:12 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:14059 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/i-just-wanna-love-u-give-it-2-me Sat, 30 Oct 2010 06:04:10 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:8935 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/drake/243980-drake-wants-another-chance-to-work-with-jay-z Canadian rapper Drake apparently wants another chance at working with Jay-Z on a track. The Young Money rapper is hoping to do a song less focused on raps and wants it to be something a bit more epic... Fri, 29 Oct 2010 01:23:27 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:243980 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/243955-beyonce-jay-z-spotted-at-basketball-pregnant Jay-Z and Beyoncé hit a Basketball game last night, amid reports that they’re expecting their first child. The Halo singer wore a baggy top and jeans as she sat courtside for the New Jersey... Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:37:50 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:243955 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/243863-jay-z-responds-to-beyonce-pregnancy-stories Jay-Z has refuted stories claiming that his wife Beyoncé is pregnant. Last week new magazine reports were printed saying that the Sweet Dreams was expecting her first child. But Jay told Australia... Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:18:04 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:243863 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/michael-jackson/243856-jacko-named-highest-earning-dead-celeb Michael Jackson has been named the highest earning dead celeb by Forbes Magazine. According to them he made $275 million while the nearest competition came from Elvis Presley, whose estate made $60 million... Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:13:41 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:243856 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/243854-kanye-more-influential-than-obama Kanye West has been named as a more influential man than President Barack Obama, in a new poll. He came fifth in the vote on US website AskMen.com while the ‘leader of the free world’ could... Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:02:44 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:243854 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/243745-kanye-west-jay-z-runaway Kanye West has revealed that he plans to release a whole LP of collaborations with Jay-Z.Yeezy, who previously announced he was working with Jay on EP, Watch The Throne, has now revealed their record... Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:50:49 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:243745 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/243542-kanye-west-talks-about-his-dream-tour-line-up Rapper Kanye West has talked about his interest in going on tour with some of the Young Money members. Yeezy believes that it would be a must-see show and to make it a little more epic he’d bring... Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:08:16 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:243542 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/243459-jay-zim-not-hearing-anyones-real-voice Jay-Z has shared his opinion on what part of hip-hop he would change if he had the chance to, and thinks that the rap game is missing a sense of true emotion. He told The Wall Street Journal: "We... Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:58:34 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:243459 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/243511-kanye-jokes-about-illuminati-link Kanye West has joked about bizarre claims that he’s a devil worshipping member of ‘the Illuminati’.   In his leaked track Runaway the MC raps “I sold my soul to the devil,... Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:35:28 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:243511 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/243279-jay-z-decoded-coldplay Jay-Z has revealed his new memoir Decoded will enable non hip-hop lovers to experience the poetry of the musical genre.Jigga, who is set to released the book by the end of this year, told our US Team... Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:03:38 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:243279 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/willow-smith/243209-willow-smith-talks-whip-my-hair Nine year old Willow Smith has told MTV News about the meaning behind her huge anthem Whip My Hair. The track has taken off this week as the video hit the internet. Speaking to our US team Will Smith... Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:14:34 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:243209 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/willow-smith/243092-willow-smith-talks-about-signing-with-jay-z Willow Smith has said that all her ‘hard work paid off’ when she was signed by Jay-Z to his Roc Nation label. The nine year old daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett has caused a stir with... Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:15:56 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:243092 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/243062-rihanna-sacks-manager-hires-jay-z-s-company Rihanna has fired her manager Marc Jordan and hired Jay-Z’s Roc Nation company to look after her affairs. It’s a reunion for the stars as Ri’ was originally signed by Jigga in 2005,... Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:56:17 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:243062 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/243040-beyonce-s-mum-denies-pregnancy-claims Beyoncé’s mother has denied reports that her daughter and hubby Jay-Z are expecting their first child. Tina Knowles appeared on Ellen Degeneres chatshow yesterday in the US and when asked... Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:55:30 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:243040 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/242983-beyonce-is-pregnant Beyoncé Knowles is pregnant with her first child, according to magazine reports. It’s claimed she’s expecting a baby with husband Jay-Z. Us Weekly reports that even the Single Ladies... Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:14:50 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:242983 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/242877-kanye-lines-up-elton-john-rihanna-many-more-for-single Kanye West has lined up ELEVEN guests for his next single including Elton John, Rihanna and La Roux, according to reports. All Of The Lights will also feature (deep breath) John Legend, Ryan Leslie,... Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:17:27 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:242877 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/shyne/242727-shyne-pens-a-letter-to-def-jam-records New York rapper Shyne recently wrote an open letter talking about his frustrations with Def Jam Records and how the company treats its artists. Shyne wasn’t shy to point the finger at the label... Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:36:20 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:242727 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/eminem/242665-eminem-rihanna-to-release-love-the-way-part-2 Eminem and Rihanna look set to release a sequel to their mega-hit Love The Way You Lie. According to reports the song will feature on Ri’s new album Loud, which is set for release next month.&nbsp... Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:31:27 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:242665 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/242363-jay-z-announces-greatest-hits-details Jay-Z has announced the tracklisting for his upcoming greatest hits album. The Hits Collection Volume 1 is largely made up of tracks from his more recent LPs, such as Empire State Of Mind, Run This Town... Sat, 16 Oct 2010 11:20:11 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:242363 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/242040-jayz-vote-barack-obama Jay-Z has appeared in a short advert for non-profit group, HeadCount, to encourage his fans to vote in the upcoming general elections Stateside.The Empire State of Mind rapper features in the new PSA... Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:07:42 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:242040 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/x-factor/241976-x-factor-s-cher-shows-off-tattoo X Factor hopeful Cher Lloyd has revealed a Jay-Z and Alicia Keys inspired tattoo on her arm.   The body art is in Spanish and says ‘Bolsillo Lleno De Suenos’- which means ‘Pocketful... Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:49:34 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:241976 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/241695-busta-ryhmes-beaten-down-by-jay-z Legendary rapper Busta Rhymes has talked about his high admiration for Jay-Z as an MC. Busta recalled losing rap battles to Jigga when they were in high school. He told Rap Fix: "He kind of got... Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:54:44 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:241695 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/241715-beyonce-glastonbury-festival Beyoncé is reportedly in talks to headline next year's Glastonbury Festival.According to the Daily Star, Queen B is said to have spoken with Glasto event boss, Michael Eavis, to discuss the possibility... Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:39:17 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:241715 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/241522-kanye-talks-about-joint-jay-z-album Kanye West has said he’ll finish his joint album with Jay-Z later this month.   Last month the star announced his plan to put out a record with his friend and mentor. He has since released... Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:07:51 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:241522 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/cheryl-cole/241334-cheryl-cole-fergie-black-eyed-peas-the-x-factor-ashley-cole Black Eyed Peas leading lady Fergie has revealed that she thinks Cheryl Cole could become so famous, she could 'rule the world.'The Meet Me Halfway singer, who got to know Chezza when she toured with... Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:34:50 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:241334 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/241313-kanye-hosts-london-film-screening Kanye West hosted a packed screening of his first film Runaway last night in London.  The rapper came on stage at the prestigous BAFTA screening room to introduce the 35 minute movie- which he directs... Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:38:19 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:241313 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/bob/239337-barack-obama-adds-bob-to-his-ipod-playlist Already a confirmed fan of Jay-Z and Lil Wayne, it seems that President Barack Obama has more hip-hop on his iPod in the form of newcomer, B.o.B. Speaking on his performance at yesterday's Gen44 Summit... Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:09:21 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:239337 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/alicia-keys/239181-alicia-keys-jay-z-beyonce-at-all-star-charity-ball Alicia Keys was joined by Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Usher, Jennifer Hudson and others at the annual Keep A Child Alive ball in New York on September 30. The charity, co-founded by Keys in 2003, raised $... Sat, 02 Oct 2010 10:35:50 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:239181 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/dr-dre/239143-dr-dre-inspired-to-work-on-detox-by-eminem-jay-z Dr. Dre says he was inspired to get back in ‘the lab’ (studio to you and me) after appearing at Jay-Z and Eminem’s recent joint live shows.   The rapper/ producer is still working... Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:56:19 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:239143 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/alexis-jordan/238990-alexis-jordan-gets-wrapped-up 18-year-old Alexis Jordan was in the UK recently and she caught up with our urban music blog The Wrap Up to talk about everything from Simon Cowell to Jay-Z and more… The young rising star talked... Fri, 01 Oct 2010 09:12:13 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:238990 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/239066-beyonce-jay-z-block-party Ever had a A-List celebrity crash one of your parties? Well, a group of girls in Brooklyn had the shock of their lives when the one and only Beyoncé, crashed a block party they were having in... Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:57:20 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:239066 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/barack-obama/238656-barack-obama-talks-hip-hop President Barack Obama has opened up about what he has been listening to on his iPod. Obama has admitted that Jay-Z is no longer the only rapper that he’s down with, and that we’ll find the... Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:41:26 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:238656 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/dr-dre/238846-dr-dre-chucks-jay-z-off-detox Dr. Dre has said none of the tracks that have previously leaked will appear on his LONG awaited third album Detox. And that includes his big collaboration with Jay-Z Under Pressure- which hit the web... Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:06:53 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:238846 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/camron/238479-camron-denies-dissing-jay-z-and-kanye Cam'ron and Jim Jones from Dipset have addressed their recent ‘Runaway’ remix which name drops Kanye West. Even though they called out Kanye and referenced Jay-Z by his ‘Jigga&rsquo... Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:36:45 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:238479 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/eminem/238520-eminem-plays-california-festival Eminem played a massive festival show in California on Saturday night running through tracks from across his career. The Love The Way You Lie star has only performed at a handful of events since coming... Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:47:24 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:238520 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lil-wayne/238414-lil-wayne-records-song-inspired-by-eminem-s-stan Lil Wayne and Swizz Beats have recorded a song inspired by Eminem’s classic hit Stan. Speaking to MTV News US the track's producer (and hubby of Alicia Keys) Swizz explained that there was some... Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:41:26 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:238414 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/238361-beyonce-new-single Beyonce could release a brand new single in three weeks, according to songwriter Los Da Mystro. Reports suggest that the Single Ladies hitmaker has finished work on 'a f***ing insane' track with the... Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:13:27 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:238361 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/238353-jay-z-blueprint-3-nearly-leaked Jay-Z has admitted that his last album The Blueprint 3 nearly leaked online - after he lost the recordings on a flight! SEE OUR JAY-Z LIVE GALLERY HERE!  The On To The Next One rapper said he was... Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:46:41 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:238353 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/wale/238238-wale-has-no-beef-with-kid-cudi Wale, who is currently signed to Jay-Z’s Roc-Nation, has addressed his supposed beef with rapper, Kid Cudi. According to Wale, when he mentioned Cudi on the Thank You freestyle it it was just a... Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:13:55 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:238238 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/glee/238289-glee-gwyneth-paltrow Gwyneth Paltrow has been confirmed to star in Glee by show creator, Ryan Murphy.Speaking to the BBC, Murphy revealed that he has recruited the help of the Oscar-winning actress, stating that he has written... Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:47:07 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:238289 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/238285-jay-z-releases-decoded-book-cover Jay-Z has released the cover of his first ever book Decoded. And as per the title it’s an abstract gold painting by Andy Warhol, which doesn’t give a lot away.   SEE OUR JAY-Z LIVE GALLERY... Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:21:15 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:238285 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/justin-bieber/238151-justin-bieber-usher-jay-z Justin Bieber and Jay-Z have been announced as collaborators on Usher's deluxe edition of his new LP.After discovering Bieber on YouTube almost two years ago, it seems Justin has returned the favour... Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:23:45 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:238151 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/237914-jay-z-coldplay Jay-Z is reportedly planning a concert with British rockers Coldplay on New Years Eve.The Empire State of Mind rapper, who is fresh from touring with Eminem is hoping to take to the stage in Las Vegas... Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:52:18 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:237914 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/237690-beyonce-new-album Beyoncé's next album will be more of a party, uptempo record according to producer, Sam Garrett.Garrett is working with Knowles on the follow-up LP to her hit 2009 album, I Am…Sasha Firece... Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:09:48 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:237690 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/eminem/237660-eminem-talks-about-joint-jay-z-shows Eminem has spoken about his joint gigs with fellow rap megastar Jay-Z, which took place this month.   The pair played two shows in Detroit and two in New York, completing the run at the Yankees stadium... Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:09:19 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:237660 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/mariah-carey/237555-mariah-carey-is-subject-of-new-tell-all-book Legendary R&B songstress Mariah Carey is the among the victims of a new book set to have a lot of tongues wagging when it is released in October. According to reports, Mariah and other big names... Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:50:02 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:237555 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/gallery/237585-jay-z-and-eminem-make-history-in-new-york-city Jigga and Em finish their joint 'Home To Home' dates Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:02:39 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:image:mtv.co.uk:237585_ http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/gallery/237584-eminem-and-jay-z-home-home-concert Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:57:37 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:image:mtv.co.uk:237584_ http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/237572-beyonce-loved-whip-given-to-her-by-gaga Beyoncé has revealed her thoughts on the leather studded whip given to her as a birthday present by her diva mate Lady GaGa. Earlier this month reports said the Poker Face singer turned up in... Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:46:49 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:237572 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/237561-jay-z-eminem-complete-joint-dates-kanye-west Jay-Z and Eminem completed their short run of joint headline shows last night with guest appearances from Kanye West, 50 Cent, Dr. Dre and Drake. SEE PICS OF JAY AND EM ONSTAGE IN OUR GALLERY HERE! &... Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:32:32 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:237561 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/jay-z-and-eminems-final-concert-at-yankee-stadium-deemed-incredible Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:572862 http://www.mtv.co.uk/events/vmas/unthemed/news/236918-the-2010-mtv-vma-winners This year's MTV Video Music Awards have come to a close in LA, with Lady GaGa the night's big winner after taking home a massive eight Moonmen in total, including the prestigious Video Of The Year award... Mon, 13 Sep 2010 03:44:07 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:236918 http://www.mtv.co.uk/events/vmas/unthemed/news/236898-eminem-wins-best-hip-hop-at-the-vmas Proving that he's very much back on top, Eminem has won the coveted Best Hip Hop Video award once again at the VMAs.Slim's Not Afraid beat B.o.B., Jay-Z, Kid Cudi and Drake - whose nominated track Forever... Mon, 13 Sep 2010 02:49:28 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:236898 http://www.mtv.co.uk/%5Bfield_primary_association-path%5D/news/236896-eminem-wins-best-male-video Eminem has beaten off stiff competition from Usher, B.o.B, Drake and Jason Derulo to win in the Best Male Video category with Not Afraid.The track was the first to be lifted from Slim's recent Recovery... Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:57:28 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:236896 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/236669-jay-z-talks-about-the-latest-member-of-roc-nation Rapper Jay-Z has confirmed reports that he has signed actor Will Smith's 9-year-old daughter Willow to his Roc-Nation label. Jigga knew that Willow could be a star the first time he met her and he believes... Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:09:43 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:236669 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/50-cent/236624-50-cent-new-album 50 Cent has claimed that he can't wait to collaborate with other artists on his new album, The Return of the Heartless Monster. Fiddy, who revealed that he only uses Twitter to entertain people told... Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:48:36 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:236624 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/glee/236549-jay-z-gaga-beyonce-songs-for-new-glee-episode The first episode of Glee season 2 will feature the cast singing tracks by Jay-Z, Lady GaGa, Beyonce and Travie McCoy.  The new series hits US screens on September 21 and in typical style they&rsquo... Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:27:43 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:236549 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/50-cent/236518-50-cent-twitter-jayz-p-diddy-ciara 50 Cent has revealed that his latest antics on Twitter are merely for entertainment purposes. The rapper, who has tweeted about everything from his arguments with P Diddy and Jay-Z, to playing new music... Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:22:19 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:236518 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/nipsey-hussle/236366-nipsey-hussle-gets-wrapped-up US rapper Nipsey Hussle was recently in London on his first ever trip to the country. Our urban music blog The Wrap Up went to speak with him about everything from being compared to Snoop Dogg to wanting... Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:46:38 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:236366 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lady-gaga/236369-lady-gaga-gives-beyonce-whip-underwear Lady GaGa reportedly gave Beyonce a diamond studded wig and underwear for her birthday last week. It’s claimed the Paparazzi star turned up to Jay-Z’s Detroit gig over the weekend to personally... Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:44:14 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:236369 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/50-cent/236132-50-cent-ends-jay-z-diddy-feuds 50 Cent has announced he has ended his feuds with Jay-Z and P Diddy. The In Da Club rapper appeared on stage with Eminem this week as part of Em’s Home and Home tour with Jay-Z. They played two... Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:50:54 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:236132 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/vmas/236039-nicki-minaj-for-vmas Nicki Minaj has been confirmed for the VMAs, which take place next week.   SEE MTV's NICKI MINAJ GALLERY HERE   The hot new rapper has already called the gig “the pinnacle of my career... Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:23:00 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:236039 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/eminem/236034-eminem-jay-z-joined-by-drake-fiddy-dre Eminem and Jay-Z played their first joint show last night in Detroit and were joined by a host of big guests including Dr. Dre, 50 Cent and Drake. The two superstar MCs are playing shows at the new Baseball... Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:56:40 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:236034 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/235954-beyonce-will-have-kids-when-she-s-ready Beyoncé has spoken about wanting to have kids with hubby Jay-Z ‘eventually.’ SEE BEYONCE & JAY-Z ON HOLIDAY RECENTLY IN MTV’s GALLERY HERE There have been rumours and... Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:58:33 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:235954 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lauryn-hill/235826-lauryn-hill-talks-new-music The Fugees were huge in the 90s and frontwoman Lauryn Hill was one of the main reasons why they were a success with her R&B vocals and hip-hop flows. Hill recently made a comeback when she tore up... Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:42:07 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:235826 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/bob/235852-bob-to-support-eminem-jay-z Young rapper B.o.B has been confirmed to support Jay-Z and Eminem at their massive Detroit shows this week.   The two huge MCs will play at the city’s Baseball park tomorrow and Friday with... Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:54:54 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:235852 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lauryn-hill/235636-jay-z-beyonce-alicia-keys-lauryn-hill-the-fugees Lauryn Hill wowed crowds at this weekend's Rock The Bells festival in NYC and was joined by some pretty special guests for the gig.The Fugees leading lady recruited the likes of Beyonce, Jay-Z, John... Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:42:32 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:235636 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/235595-kanye-releases-justin-bieber-runaway-love-remix Kanye West has released his remix of Justin Bieber’s song Runaway Love. The producer/ rapper set about making his own version of the teen star’s track after the two struck up a friendship... Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:39:02 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:235595 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/235512-jay-z-and-kanye-to-release-joint-album Jay-Z and Kanye West are teaming up to release a collaboration album. Kanye announced the news on his Twitter page: "Me and Jay bout to drop a 5 song album called Watch The Throne." The rappers... Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:11:03 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:235512 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/linkin-park/235312-linkin-park-tweet-for-mtv Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda and Dave 'Phoenix' Farrell stopped by MTV Towers recently to take over the MTV UK Twitter - www.twitter.com/mtvuk -account and have a little chat with their fans. WATCH THE... Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:25:54 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:235312 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/235161-jay-z-inspired-by-chris-martin Jay-Z has said that he’d love to have children with his wife Beyoncé soon. SEE PICS OF JAY AND BEYONCE ON HOLIDAY TOGETHER IN OUR GALLERY HERE!   The 40-year-old rapper has been inspired... Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:29:52 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:235161 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/235142-beyonce-jay-z-holiday-in-france Beyonce and Jay-Z have been snapped kicking back on a relaxing break in France. The stars have been holidaying on a yacht on the Riviera as they get away from their hectic work schedules.   SEE... Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:45:23 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:235142 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/nicki-minaj/235048-nicki-minaj-to-go-bald Nicki Minaj has just unveiled her 20-year power plan that will which include changing her image, and maybe even shaving her hair! The female rapper also said that she also wants to work with cutting... Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:23:39 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:235048 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/235033-kanye-to-release-a-new-song-every-week Kanye West has announced that he plans to give away a new track for free every Friday until Christmas.He wrote on his Twitter @kanyewest: "I know yall need the music so I'm dropping 1 new song every... Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:30:56 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:235033 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/234933-russell-simmons-jay-z-hes-very-talented-hes-a-great-artist Russell Simmons, who is the co-founder of Def Jam Records, has talked about his thoughts on this year’s Forbes Cash Kings list which included Jay-Z, P Diddy, Lil Wayne and Drake.  Along with... Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:14:11 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:234933 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/234821-kanye-s-power-remix-ft-jay-z-released Kanye West has released his Power remix- which features Jay-Z and producer Swizz Beats.  The rapper put out the song on his website late on Thursday.   Jay-Z takes the first verse on the new... Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:15:17 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:234821 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/birdman/234620-baby-on-cash-money-right-now-were-so-great Co-founder of Cash Money Records, Baby, also known as Birdman, has opened up about his record label outlasting its competition from the 1990s, which includes Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella Records and DMX's Ruff... Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:25:44 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:234620 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/234534-jay-z-named-richest-rapper Jay-Z has been named the richest rapper in the world by Forbes magazine, after he made $63 million over 12 months.   The Empire State Of Mind star raked in over £40 million from touring, merchandise... Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:19:26 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:234534 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/dr-dre/234426-new-dr-dre-track-leaks A new apparently unfinished track from Dr. Dre has leaked online. Turn Me On hit blogs late yesterday and appears to be another example of how the producer/rapper’s long-awaited Detox album will... Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:03:21 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:234426 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/234197-beyonce-jay-z Beyonce has revealed that she believes being a feminist has enabled her to meet the right man. The Sweet Dreams singer, who is married to rapper Jay-Z claims that by having good friendships with women... Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:38:18 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:234197 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/ti/233884-ti-names-his-top-5-celebs-of-all-time Grammy-winning rapper T.I. has revealed his top five favourite celebrities of all time. The list includes non-other than rap mogul Jay-Z and actor/rapper, Will Smith, along with hip-hop veterans Master... Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:22:04 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:233884 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/tinchy-stryder/233943-tinchy-stryder-jay-z-beyonce Jay-Z has reportedly asked UK rapper Tinchy Stryder to fly to New York to teach him and wife Beyonce how to play golf. According to the mirror.co.uk, the superstar couple are treating the Number 1 hit... Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:22:47 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:233943 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/233835-beyonce-topless-jay-z Pictures of Beyonce starring in a new advertisement campaign for her mum Tina's fashion line, House of Dereon have emerged.The Single Ladies singer can be seen in some of the snaps topless, covered in... Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:50:07 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:233835 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/233832-kanye-working-with-bon-iver-jay-z   Kanye West is reportedly working with acclaimed folk act Bon Iver on tracks for his new album.   The rapper apparently recently flew the artist- whose real name is Justin Vernon- to his Hawaii... Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:29:07 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:233832 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/ti/233732-ti-talks-fashion Rapper T.I. has opened up about what he likes when it comes to fashion. He says that Jay-Z and P Diddy are two hip-hop artists that have 'proper swagger' (knowing how to dress well). Tip, who also runs... Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:11:43 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:233732 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/tinchy-stryder/233469-tinchy-talks-in-my-system-jay-z Tinchy Stryder has told MTV News about his new single and his business deal with US superstar Jay-Z. In My System is released this week and is an early taste of the rapper’s third album, due out... Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:08:09 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:233469 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/233178-jay-z-memoirs-out-soon Jay-Z will release Decoded, a book about his life, in November. The autobiography includes interviews with the rap superstar’s family and friends, and details his childhood growing up as Shawn... Sat, 07 Aug 2010 16:20:55 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:233178 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/vmas/233056-florence-and-the-machine-vmas Florence Welch has claimed that her four nominations at this years VMAs are 'a dream.'The Florence and the Machine singer, who received four nods including Best Rock Video and Video Of The Year for Dog... Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:32:21 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:233056 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/eminem/232336-eminem-thinks-about-death-a-lot Eminem has admitted that at times he has been morbidly preoccupied with his own death. Talking with Vibe magazine, the rapper revealed that his previous health and addiction problems have made him obsessed... Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:53:17 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:232336 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/231865-jay-z-disappointed-by-lebron-james Jay-Z is reportedly upset by his basketball friend LeBron James joining Miami Heat without consulting him. The rapper is a shareholder in rival team the New York Nets but apparently couldn’t influence... Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:13:29 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:231865 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/231736-rihanna-wants-sexy-gaga-collabo Rihanna has said she wants to work with outlandish popstar Lady GaGa. The stars are on the same record label but have yet to team up despite both being at the top of the music game. SEE OUR LADY... Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:31:52 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:231736 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/tinchy-stryder/231579-jay-z-helps-tinchy-stryder Tinchy Stryder has taken “key” advice from hip-hop maestro Jay-Z, the British rapper revealed this week. “I finally met Jay-Z in his dressing room in Manchester in June. His people... Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:04:12 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:231579 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/the-rolling-stones/231479-rolling-stones-to-retire The Rolling Stones are set to announce their last world tour, to coincide with their 50th anniversary as a band. The as-yet-unnamed farewell tour is set to last until 2012, 50 years after the Satisfaction... Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:35:31 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:231479 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/fabolous/231405-fabolous-talks-about-his-role-models New York rapper Fabolous has opened up about his life role models and said that the late Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z are his main inspirations. F.A.B.O said that the Brooklyn-born rappers showed him that... Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:02:33 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:231405 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/231257-damon-dash-talks-about-jay-zs-betrayal Rap mogul Damon Dash has been talking about his falling out with Jay-Z in 2005 and has said that Jigga betrayed their relationship. He recalled the time when Jay offered rights to the trademark name... Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:42:31 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:231257 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/ti/231255-ti-im-kicking-30-down-this-year T.I. has opened up about his future plans to step away from making albums, and refocus his career on acting. Depsite Jay-Z hitting 40 and Eminem still going at 37, Tip thinks he'll be looking for more... Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:34:10 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:231255 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/231256-kanye-west-and-pusha-t-to-record-together Everyone keeps on talking about Kanye West and his return to music, and rumours have it that Yeezy may be working again with Pusha T from rap duo Clipse on some new tracks. Pharrell Williams, who... Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:02:01 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:231256 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jls/231214-jls-tv-show JLS are set to front their own hour-long TV show after this year's X Factor final. According to The Sun, Aston, JB, Marvin and Ortise will present the special and will perform a selection of hits from... Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:21:42 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:231214 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rick-ross-hip-hop/231103-rick-ross-puts-together-a-list-of-his-fav-rappers Rapper Rick Ross has revealed his top five favourite rappers and said that his either his friend Birdman or Lil Wayne could possibly make the list. The Bawse said that he draws inspiration with each... Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:11:07 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:231103 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/alicia-keys/231088-alicia-keys-wedding Alicia Keys will allegedly marry her partner, rap producer Swizz Beatz in a lavish ceremony on a yacht this weekend.The couple, who announced they were expecting their first child and were engaged in... Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:13:25 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:231088 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/u2/230871-u2-is-world-s-richest-band U2 have been named the highest-earning music act of 2010 by Forbes magazine. The band earned £84.9m in the last 12 months to take the title. Heavy metal rockers AC/DC were second with earnings... Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:15:51 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:230871 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jls/230310-jls-jayz Jay-Z is allegedly planning to launch JLS in America, after nicknaming the foursome 'JL Blessed.'Beyonce's hubby is said to be keen to help the X Factor boyband crack the US after he kept hearing the... Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:24:15 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:230310 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/230212-jay-z-kasabian-close-t-in-the-park  Jay-Z and Kasabian capped the T In The Park festival last night in Scotland with stellar performances. The rapper came on before the Leicester boys and played hits including Hard Knock Life... Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:48:23 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:230212 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/dizzee-rascal/230191-dizzee-rascal-jay-z Dizzee Rascal has revealed he felt nervous about performing at T In The Park festival because his idol, Jay-Z was there.The Dirtee Disco rapper, who was on stage before Jigga claimed that he felt uneasy... Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:56:56 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:230191 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/230107-jay-z-i-said-i-was-amazing-not-that-im-a-mason Rappers Rick Ross and Jay-Z have released a track that has had the net going crazy. Freemason is a track in which Jigga denies the rumours behind his association with the fabled secret society the Illuminati... Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:18:33 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:230107 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/muse/230013-t-in-the-park-kicks-off-in-scotland Muse, Black Eyed Peas, Calvin Harris and Florence and the Machine were among the acts that opened day one of the T In The Park festival in Balado, Scotland on Friday. Heavy rain fell throughout the day... Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:53:19 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:230013 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/229767-beyonce-involved-in-car-crash Beyoncé narrowly escaped being hurt earlier this week when a black cab collided with her chauffeur driven car in London. Reports say the singer was in a silver Mercedes S Class motor outside Harrods... Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:48:32 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:229767 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/roc-boys-live-from-vh1-storytellers Thu, 08 Jul 2010 06:06:22 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:187449 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/229458-wireless-festival-jay-z-beyonce Jay-Z closed Wireless Festival yesterday and was watched by a hoard of A-Listers including Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow and his wife Beyonce.Jigga, who was headlining the event in Hyde Park for the second... Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:52:28 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:229458 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/pink/229416-pink-lcd-soundsystem-headline-wireless-festival Pink rocked the opening night of the Wireless Festival in London following sets from The Ting Tings and Gossip, while LCD Soundsystem headlined the Hyde Park weekender last night, 3 July. Pink's crowd... Sun, 04 Jul 2010 09:37:05 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:229416 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rick-ross-hip-hop/228618-rick-ross-album-tracklisting-leaks Rick Ross has had his tracklisting for his forthcoming album leaked online. New album Teflon Don features artists such as Jay-Z, T.I., P Diddy and more, and was being kept under wraps until the details... Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:09:58 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:228618 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/228766-beyonce-jay-z Beyonce allegedly passed her driving test last week.Media Takeout reports that the Destiny's Child singer was spotted driving her husband Jay-Z for the first time after receiving her full driver's licence... Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:02:02 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:228766 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/228681-drake-eminem-kanye-nicki-minaj-hit-bet-awards Drake, Eminem, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Alicia Keys and B.o.B were among stars appeared at the B.E.T Awards last night. A host of massive names were in Los Angeles for the event to perform and pick up... Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:56:32 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:228681 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/chris-brown/228679-chris-brown-bet-awards-michael-jackson Chris Brown broke down in tears after performing an emotional tribute to the late Michael Jackson at the Black Entertainment Television Awards last night. The R&B star, who infamously assaulted Rihanna... Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:37:13 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:228679 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/mia-0/228620-mia-talks-jay-z-and-nas Controversial UK rapper/singer M.I.A has shared her thoughts on New York rapper Nas, saying she would choose him over Jay-Z if she really had to. She told Angie Martinez on Hot 97: "I love Nas records... Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:12:23 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:228620 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/radiohead/228479-secret-radiohead-gig-at-glastonbury Radiohead's Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood played a surprise set on the remote Park stage, usually reserved for new bands, on the first day of Glastonbury. Thousands of festival-goers descended on the... Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:43:39 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:228479 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/228283-jay-z-eminem-add-us-dates Jay-Z and Eminem have announced new live shows together Stateside. The rappers will now play two shows in Detroit and two in New York this September.   BUY EMINEM TICKETS HERE   The joint gigs... Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:06:39 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:228283 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/drake/228146-drake-hits-us-number-one Drake has sold a cool 447,000 copies of his debut album Thank Me Later to hit number one in the US. WATCH MTV'S EXCLUSIVE DRAKE DOCUMENTARY 'BETTER THAN GOOD ENOUGH' IN FULL RIGHT HERE   He beat... Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:59:24 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:228146 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/ti/227921-ti-im-not-going-to-be-the-40-year-old-rapper Rapper T.I. has spoken about getting old in hip-hop, which seems to be a trending topic at the moment with the likes of Jay-Z and Eminem talking about becoming future grandfathers of the genre. 29-year... Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:00:06 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:227921 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/eminem/227933-eminem-jay-z-play-secret-gig Eminem and Jay-Z played a surprise gig in New York last night for David Letterman’s Late Show.   The stars performed on the roof of the Ed Sullivan theatre for just 100 fans including P Diddy... Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:11:03 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:227933 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/227763-rihanna-is-still-a-fan-of-drake R&B star Rihanna and her relationship with rapper Drake was put out for all to see recently with Drake dropping her name on a track, but although she may have broken his heart, she still has love... Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:50:45 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:227763 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/eminem/226694-eminem-says-he-talks-with-jay-z-on-the-phone Eminem has said he sometimes talks on the phone to fellow rapper Jay-Z, but not about hip hop. The two superstars are set to play US gigs together later this summer in their hometowns of Detroit and... Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:33:33 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:226694 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/226650-ja-rule-talks-about-an-aging-jay-z Ja Rule has recently spoke on rappers who are aging, like Jay-Z, and why there is no longer an age limit on hip-hop. Ja believes that Jigga will always be successful in hip-hop because he has continued... Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:08:43 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:226650 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/226536-jay-z-free-concert-cancelled Jay-Z has been forced to cancel a planned free concert in his native New York as city officials refused to grant permission for the performance due to security concerns. The rap giant had planned a surprise... Sat, 19 Jun 2010 12:08:55 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:226536 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/alicia-keys/226474-eminem-alicia-keys-usher-for-bet-awards Eminem, Alicia Keys, T-Pain and Usher haven been added to the line up for the BET Awards. Those four have all been confirmed to perform on June 27 when the ceremony takes place. Already lined up to appear... Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:02:08 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:226474 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/drake/226393-drake-gives-out-his-top-5 Drake has revealed his top five best rappers of all time. The Canadian rapper discussed who he admires in the rap game and why, telling PEOPLE Magazine: “Lil Wayne: It's hard as a rapper not to... Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:21:15 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:226393 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/dr-dre/226394-dr-dre-talks-about-recent-track-leak Rap mogul Dr. Dre has just released a statement about the leak of his collaboration track with Jay-Z, Under Pressure. In the statement, Dre revealed that he is still working on the track and will make... Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:10:32 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:226394 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/dr-dre/226289-dr-dre-jay-z-song-under-pressure-leaks Dr. Dre’s single featuring Jay-Z Under Pressure has leaked online.   The song is likely to be the first release from Dre’s long awaited Detox album- which he’s been working on... Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:12:33 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:226289 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/p-diddy/226097-p-diddy-hip-hop-came-back-with-a-vengeance P Diddy has credited Jay-Z, Dr. Dre and Eminem with bringing hip-hop back to what it should be, and thinks that hip-hop music is in a great place thanks to them. He told BBC News: "Hip-hop came... Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:13:07 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:226097 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/diddy/225993-diddy-inspired-by-kanye-jay-z-eminem Diddy has said he sees fellow artists like Jay-Z, Eminem and Kanye West as inspirations rather than competition.  The mogul has been in the UK promoting his new concept Diddy Dirty Money - which... Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:37:26 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:225993 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/225736-jay-z-talks-about-being-an-elder-in-hip-hop Jay-Z recently said in an interview that the whole retirement talk is nothing more than gossip and he’s is still in competition with artists such as Lil Wayne - even at the golden age of 40. He... Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:00:03 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:225736 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/professor-green/225591-professor-green-tour Professor Green has announced his first solo UK tour. Hot on the heels of his top three hit single, I Need You Tonight, the East London MC will be hitting the road this October embarking on his first... Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:56:18 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:225591 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/usher/225507-usher-me-and-rihanna-have-been-speaking R&B singer Usher has let a few surprises out the bag, claiming that he will soon be joining forces with Rihanna and Jay-Z, amongst others, for forthcoming projects. He told Capital FM: “Me... Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:42:48 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:225507 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/tinchy-stryder/225540-tinchy-stryder-signs-deal-with-jay-z Tinchy Stryder and his management have signed a deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation company.   The Number 1 rapper reportedly met Jigga in Manchester just yesterday to ink the big money deal. &nbsp... Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:24:43 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:225540 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/mobo-awards/225217-mobo-awards-leona-lewis-liverpool Leona Lewis has announced that this year's MOBO Awards will be held in Liverpool after a Facebook campaign by a fan of the ceremony. 17-year old Ben Usu set up a group on the social networking site to... Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:28:31 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:225217 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/nas/224949-nas-talks-about-jay-z-again Nas has recently opened up about Jay-Z and his business moves within hip-hop. The New York rapper commented on how much of a strong voice and presence Jigga has. He told Allhiphop.com: "Could you... Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:18:45 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:224949 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/drake/224130-drake-teams-up-with-jay-z Drake from Young Money has talked about his recently leaked Jay-Z collaboration, Light Up. The Canadian rap star claimed that although he was unable to hit the studio with Jigga to record the track,... Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:27:19 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:224130 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/alicia-keys/223867-alicia-keys-confirms-pregnancy Alicia Keys has admitted that she’s pregnant after weeks of rumours and gossip.   At an charity benefit in London last night her spokesperson also confirmed that she is engaged to producer... Fri, 28 May 2010 09:22:39 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:223867 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/alicia-keys/223774-alicia-keys-out-in-public-with-boyfriend-swizz-beats   Alicia Keys has been photographed with her partner Swizz Beats after an O2 Arena show in London.   The couple have previously kept their relationship underwraps as he was embroiled in a messy... Thu, 27 May 2010 11:16:19 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:223774 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/fabolous/222844-fabolous-is-excited New York rap star Fabolous recently talked about receiving a BET Award nomination and how excited he is about attending this year's annual showcase. The Grammy-nominated rapper will go up against hip... Tue, 25 May 2010 11:21:58 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:222844 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/mia-0/222840-mia-i-dont-wanna-say-jay-z-sold-out-but M.I.A. has shared her thoughts on the difference between Jay-Z and Nas in a recent interview. The rapper/singer explained that both of the rap stars took different routes to success. She told Complex... Tue, 25 May 2010 11:06:11 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:222840 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/alicia-keys/222788-alicia-keys-pregnant Alicia Keys is reportedly pregnant with her first child.The Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart singer, who performed at Radio One's Big Weekend sparked rumours she could be expecting after being photographed... Mon, 24 May 2010 14:25:42 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:222788 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/nas/222750-nas-there-is-no-best-or-greatest-mc Legendary New York rapper Nas, has recently touched on the ‘Greatest Rapper of All Time’ debate saying that no rapper is currently worthy to be called the best. But if anyone was to be near... Mon, 24 May 2010 13:56:53 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:222750 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/222433-rihanna-calls-justin-timberlake-a-genius Rihanna has praised Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z in a new interview. The Rude Boy star worked with JT on tracks for her recent album. She explained why she’s such a fan: GET RIHANNA TOUR TICKETS... Thu, 20 May 2010 12:50:42 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:222433 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/222379-does-jay-z-steal-swag Rapper Peedi Crakk has recently lashed out at Roc Nation C.E.O Jay-Z, claiming that he steals swag from other MCs, and in particular from a rapper by the name of Young Chris.  Peedi told XXL Mag... Thu, 20 May 2010 11:23:49 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:222379 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/p-diddy/222321-p-diddy-takes-his-last-train-to-paris P Diddy hasn’t released an album for nearly four years, but now he’s ready. Last Train To Paris is the name of the forthcoming album and will be released under the name Diddy-Dirty Money,... Wed, 19 May 2010 17:02:30 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:222321 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/talib-kweli/222271-talib-kweli-talks-about-the-illuminati-cult-in-hip-hop Illuminati rumours in hip-hop have been around for years now and now Brooklyn-born rapper Talib Kweli has spoken out about them Talking about the conspiracy theories surrounding Jay-Z and many other... Wed, 19 May 2010 14:56:36 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:222271 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/n-dubz/222322-n-dubz-sign-us-deal N-Dubz are now US label mates with Kanye West and Rihanna after signing a deal with Def Jam Records.  Singer Tuilsa let the news slip yesterday on her Twitter account by posting a pic of herself... Wed, 19 May 2010 13:16:50 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:222322 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/nas/222263-nas-approves-jay-z-hit New York rapper Nas has recently opened up about fellow New Yorker Jay-Z’s 2009 hit, Empire State of Mind, featuring Alicia Keys. In a recent interview, Nas claimed that Jigga helped to shine more... Wed, 19 May 2010 12:00:32 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:222263 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/222293-jay-z-beyonce-justin-bieber-up-for-bet-awards Jay-Z and Beyonce lead the nominations for this year’s BET (Black Entertainment Television) Awards. Rapper Jigga is up for five gongs while his missus is featured in four categories. Alicia Keys... Wed, 19 May 2010 10:30:40 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:222293 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/nicki-minaj/222278-drake-and-nicki-minaj-lead-nominations BET (Black Entertainment Television) are to host their 10th annual BET Awards this year. Artists such as Drake, Jay-Z and Nicki Minaj are leading the way in terms of nominations. Queen Latifah is set... Wed, 19 May 2010 07:33:03 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:222278 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/221899-jay-z-to-release-hits-album Rap legend Jay-Z will release a Best Of later this year featuring some of his biggest hits. The Hits Collection Vol. 1 is due out on June 29 this summer.   No tracklisting has yet been announced... Fri, 14 May 2010 13:43:01 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:221899 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/221871-jay-z-expands-his-roc-nation-empire Empire State Of Mind hit-maker Jay-Z has teamed up with electronic company Skullcandy to release The Roc Nation Aviator headphones in a new joint venture, which sees Young Hov follow in the footsteps... Fri, 14 May 2010 10:29:47 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:221871 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/foxy-brown/221867-foxy-brown-i-knew-god-had-got-me-then New York rapper Foxy Brown recently opened up about her deafness with talk show host and comedian, Mo’Nique. The female MC spoke about how she went deaf a few years ago and how she has now managed... Fri, 14 May 2010 09:48:57 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:221867 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/221817-jay-z-eminem-announce-joint-dates Jay-Z and Eminem have announced details of joint shows in New York and Detroit. The rappers will team up for homecoming shows this September at the baseball stadiums in the city.   BUY EMINEM TICKETS... Thu, 13 May 2010 11:27:42 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:221817 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/drake/221662-drake-wants-to-be-the-best Drake has claimed that he wants to become a better rapper in the future. The Over rapper/singer doesn’t think that he’s hit his peak just yet and that there is still a lot to come. The Canadian... Tue, 11 May 2010 16:04:51 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:221662 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/the-game/221646-the-game-leaves-jay-z-out-of-diss-track West Coast rapper The Game has explained that he has decided not to name-check Jay-Z in his never-ending onslaught of diss tracks towards other MCs. Apparently Dr. Dre and Pharrell Williams were the... Tue, 11 May 2010 12:36:30 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:221646 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/221430-rihanna-to-become-the-new-face-for-nightclub-chain Rude Boy hit-maker Rihanna has been asked by her mentor Jay-Z to become the new face of his burlesque nightclub chain. Reports claim that Jay thinks that the venture would be perfect for her as she is... Mon, 10 May 2010 16:11:03 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:221430 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/pharrell-williams/221317-pharrell-sworn-to-secrecy-by-jay-z Super-producer Pharrell Williams has recently spoken out about working with rap mogul Jay-Z and why he’s been sworn to secrecy when it comes to talking openly about their upcoming collaboration... Mon, 10 May 2010 11:06:41 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:221317 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/damon-dash/221073-dame-dash-welcomes-jay-z-back Damon Dash has spoken out about his relationship with hip-hop superstar Jay-Z. The mogul claims that he doesn’t have a problem with Jigga and that he should contact him. Dash told MTV News US: &... Fri, 07 May 2010 12:00:55 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:221073 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/bob/221032-bob-tops-american-charts 18 months ago, MTV US brought your attention to guy that goes by the name of B.o.B with the feature entitled, MC To Watch. We knew it was only a matter of time before the world would pay some attention... Thu, 06 May 2010 15:06:53 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:221032 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/drake/220536-drake-sticks-up-for-his-boss MTV's Brand New: 10 For 10 finalist Drake has finally spoken out about his boss Lil Wayne’s incarceration. The Over rapper claims that he doesn’t think Weezy is in the wrong. CHECK OUT DRAKE... Thu, 06 May 2010 13:35:43 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:220536 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/katy-perry/220539-katy-perry-to-team-up-with-snoop-dogg-on-new-single Katy Perry is apparently going to be making her own version of the Jay-Z and Alicia Keys hit, Empire State Of Mind. California Gurls is the name of Perry’s next single and if rumours have it, Snoop... Thu, 06 May 2010 10:13:47 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:220539 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/220504-beyonce Beyonce has debuted the new video for her next single Why Don't You Love Me which see's Bey ditching her alter-ego Sasha Fierce for a suffering housewife.We are pretty sure her new role as B.B Homemaker... Wed, 05 May 2010 14:29:57 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:220504 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/damon-dash/220291-damon-dash-to-brings-back-roc-a-fella Damon Dash has claimed that he will resurrect the currently defunct Roc-A-Fella record label that he, Jay-Z and a guy by the name of Biggs put together a few years ago. According to Dame, the first project... Tue, 04 May 2010 14:23:13 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:220291 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/izzo-hova Fri, 30 Apr 2010 06:33:06 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:430871 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/218022-rick-ross-teams-up-with-jay-z-on-exclusive-album-track Jay-Z has crossed paths with almost everyone in the hip-hop world in some way or another, and this time he's hooked up with Tha Bawse AKA the Miami based rapper Rick Ross. Ross told MTV News US: &ldquo... Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:51:24 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:218022 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/katy-perry/215115-katy-perry-russell-brand Katy Perry has allegedly taken up smoking to relieve the stress of planning her wedding to comedian Russell Brand.The Hot N Cold singer, who is set to wed Brand in India later this year is now said to... Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:20:21 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:215115 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/alicia-keys/212909-sex-and-the-city-alicia-keys Alicia Keys has said she finds it 'crazy' her music will feature in the new Sex And The City 2 movie because she is a massive fan of the series. WATCH THE NEW SATC2 TRAILER IN FULL RIGHT HERE  ... Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:32:30 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:212909 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/2009-ema-main-show-jay-z-empire-state-of-mind Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:06:26 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:452156 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/empire-state-of-mind-live Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:05:37 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:436728 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/sex-and-the-city/212763-sex-and-the-city-alicia-keys Alicia Keys is set to feature on the upcoming Sex And The City 2 soundtrack.The RnB songstress, whose track Empire State Of Mind with rapper Jay-Z has been used on the latest SATC2 trailer, will record... Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:44:24 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:212763 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/guru/212735-dj-premier-speaks-on-guru-death DJ Premier has released a statement about Guru - his partner in influential rap group Gang Starr. Guru - real name Keith Elam - died earlier this week aged 43 after a battle with cancer. A statement... Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:19:32 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:212735 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/sugababes/211079-sugababes-keisha-buchanan-jls Ex-Sugababes member Keisha Buchanan is reportedly in talks to write a 'tell all' book about her time in the girl band. According to reports, Buchanan who left the group last year, will discuss the trials... Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:16:06 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:211079 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/ellie-goulding/208453-ellie-doesnt-feel-very-rock-n-roll MTV's Brand New: 10 For 10 nominee Ellie Goulding has recently revealed that she was shocked to pick up the Critics Choice awars at The BRIT Awards 2010, claiming that she didn’t believe she was... Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:15:51 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:208453 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/russell-brand/208316-kanye-west-jay-z-russell-brand-katy-perry Jay-Z and Kanye West are allegedly planning Russell Brand's stag do.According to reports, West and Jigga have agreed to arrange the big night for Brand ahead of his wedding to I Kissed A Girl singer... Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:22:44 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:208316 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/208282-beyonce-jay-z-and-katy-perry-hit-coachella A host of massive music stars performed at the Coachella Festival this weekend. Beyonce joined her husband Jay-Z on stage as he headlined the California event to perform the track Forever Young.&nbsp... Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:53:13 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:208282 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/205718-jay-z-sues-baseball-player-over-club Jay-Z is suing Red Sox baseball star David Ortiz over rights to the name of his nightclubs.The rapper has a chain of 40/40 bars across the US whilst Ortiz has opened a Forty/ Forty establishment in the... Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:31:01 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:205718 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/wireless-festival/205032-snoop-dogg-confirmed-for-wireless-festival Snoop Dogg has been announced to play Wireless Festival in London this summer. He’ll play the Hyde Park event on Saturday July 3 as a special guest to headliners LCD Soundsystem and 2ManyDJs. &... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:43:15 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:205032 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/eminem/204917-eminem-announces-recovery Eminem will release a new album titled Recovery in June this year.  Yesterday the rapper revealed on Twitter that he had scrapped plans for a sequel to Relapse- which he released last year. &nbsp... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:41:36 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:204917 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/justin-bieber/204259-justin-bieber-usher-beyonce Justin Bieber has revealed which lucky ladies he would love to take on a date.The Baby hitmaker was asked by our US news team whether he had any celebrity crushes and the 16-year old said: "I can... Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:15:43 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:204259 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jls/204248-jls-jay-z-kanye-west-cheryl-cole JLS have revealed more details about their eagerly awaited second LP.The Everybody In Love singers, who are currently recording new material in Los Angeles have announced via their Twitter page that... Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:09:34 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:204248 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/203878-jay-z-inspired-by-dmx-madonna-daft-punk Jay-Z has said he's made his live shows better by studying other artists, including those outside hip hop. Speaking to the LA Times Jigga explained: “I look at Madonna's production and envy that... Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:48:46 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:203878 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/dizzee-rascal/203246-dizzee-rascal-world-cup-james-bond Dizzee Rascal has been confirmed to play a series of gigs in Cape Town, South Africa in aid of the football World Cup.The Holiday rapper is set to perform as part of the wider Cool Britannia World Cup... Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:48:06 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:203246 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/doves/203114-doves-speak-to-mtv-at-snowbombing Doves have spoken to MTV News at the Snowbombing festival which is currently taking place on the slopes of Mayrhofen in Austria.   The band are playing the event this week and took time out to tell... Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:23:14 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:203114 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/203071-beyonce-jay-z Beyonce is reportedly learning how to drive with the help of her rapper hubby Jay-Z. The Single Ladies singer is allegedly having lessons with Jigga early in the morning to avoid busy roads and the hoards... Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:05:46 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:203071 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/justin-bieber/203050-justin-bieber-beyonce Justin Bieber has confessed her was 'devastated' when Beyonce married rapper Jay-Z.The Never Let You Go singer, who recently met Knowles at this years Grammy Awards revealed that he had a crush on the... Thu, 08 Apr 2010 09:12:33 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:203050 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/202974-jay-z-praises-jacko Jay-Z has revealed that his favourite record is Michael Jackson’s Off The Wall.   Speaking to On The Record With Rhapsody the rapper said he loves the 1979 classic.   He said: “... Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:59:28 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:202974 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/mr-hudson/202879-mr-hudson-wants-to-take-kanye-to-the-pub Mr Hudson has revealed that he owes Kanye West a pint. He said that he owes a lot to the rapper for seeing the talent in him. After his recent collaboration with Jay-Z on the hit Forever, he... Wed, 07 Apr 2010 04:04:10 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:202879 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/justin-bieber/202740-justin-bieber Justin Bieber has revealed what he is looking for in a girl…and she has to be natural.Bieber has claimed he doesn't like girls who wear a lot of make-up despite previously claiming he has a crush... Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:24:50 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:202740 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/dr-dre/202726-dr-dre-to-release-single-with-jay-z Dr. Dre is set to release a new single featuring Jay-Z called Under Pressure. After a decade of delays the producer/ rapper has said that his Detox album WILL come out in 2010.   And fans should... Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:57:00 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:202726 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/202016-jay-z-and-alicia-keys-cancel-world-cup-anthem Alicia Keys and Jay-Z have reportedly decided that they will not be writing a World Cup anthem after all. The New York pair, who recently performed their hit single Empire State of Mind together at Madison... Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:25:14 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:202016 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/shakira/201995-shakira-beyonce Shakira has announced that she is ready to have kids.The Gypsy singer, who wraps her She Wolf tour next month has decided that she is ready to start a family with her partner, Antonio ad La Rua - after... Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:26:10 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:201995 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/wireless-festival/201583-missy-elliot-confirmed-for-wireless Rap legend Missy Elliott has been confirmed to play Wireless Festival in London this summer. BUY WIRELESS TICKETS HERE   She’s been announced to perform on Saturday July 3 in Hyde Park on... Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:26:48 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:201583 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jls/201566-jls JLS have announced they are heading to the US to record their second album.After the success of their self-titled debut LP, the boys are going to America later this year to record tracks for their highly... Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:30:45 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:201566 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/201526-beyonce-denies-pregnancy A spokesperson for Beyoncé has denied reports that the singer is expecting her first child.   A statement given to magazine Rolling Stone simply said that the claims are “untrue.&rdquo... Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:34:53 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:201526 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/nickelodeon-kids-choice-awards/201470-nickelodeon-kids-choice-awards-2010-winners Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and Taylor Lautner were the big winners at this weekends Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards in LA. Cyrus and the Twilight hunk picked up gongs for Favourite Movie Actress and Favourite... Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:47:46 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:201470 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/201247-beyonce-jay-z-pregnant-baby Beyonce is reportedly pregnant with her first child.The Sweet Dreams singer, who is married to rapper Jay-Z, is rumoured to be expecting the couple's first baby after nearly two years of marriage. According... Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:12:25 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:201247 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/201314-jay-z-sugababes-keisha Jay-Z reportedly wants to sign ex-Sugababes member Keisha Buchanan.The On To The Next One rapper, who is rumoured to be expecting his first child with wife Beyonce is said to be 'keen' to sign Keisha... Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:02:57 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:201314 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/201244-beyonce-gains-a-new-baby-brother Earlier this month we reported that Beyonce’s dad had been accused of fathering another child outside of his marriage to Tina Knowles with a lady by the name of Alexsandra Wright. Well, a recent... Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:38:38 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:201244 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/sugababes/200930-jay-z-no-longer-takes-suga Rumours have it that the pop trio Sugababes have been dropped from Jay-Z’s label Roc Nation, after their band name was deleted from the label website. There hasn’t been an official statement... Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:09:47 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:200930 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/200584-jay-z-and-beyonce-get-apology German magazine Neon recently fired one of their writers for writing a story which claimed that Jay-Z and his wife Beyoncé Knowles were bound by a “marriage contract”. The magazine... Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:45:30 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:200584 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/200554-jay-z-in-arsenal-state-of-mind Jay-Z has announced he’d consider investing in Arsenal football club.Speaking to the club’s official magazine, the Empire State Of Mind rapper said, “I am a businessman, and I will... Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:06:00 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:200554 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/cheryl-cole/199875-cheryl-cole-ashley-cole-mark-ronson Cheryl Cole may have ditched cheating hubby Ashley Cole, but it seems a certain A-list producer is eyeing up Chezza for a possible collaboration.   Mark Ronson, who has previously teamed up with... Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:03:47 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:199875 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/199591-jay-z-jack-white Jack White has revealed he has recorded a new track with Jay-Z.The White Stripes front-man told GQ magazine that earlier this month, he headed to the studio with the On To The Next One rapper to collaborate... Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:09:36 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:199591 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/snoop-dogg/199430-doggfater-to-play-glastonbury Glastonbury boss Michael Eavis wants Snoop Dogg to follow in Jay-Z’s footsteps and headline this year’s festival. Speaking to The Sun Eavis said, “Emily is a bright girl and she is... Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:20:55 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:199430 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/emas/199256-madrid-to-host-emas-2010 The MTV EMAs 2010 will take place on Sunday November 7 in…. Madrid! We can announce that the Spanish capital is the host city for our next extravagant A-list award ceremony, which will take place... Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:02:40 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:199256 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/199295-jay-z-adds-more-dates-to-tour It seems like the hip-hop and R&B world are loving the UK and the rest of Europe at the moment. Jay-Z has just confirmed that he is to play a series of new dates in the UK from June. He has also... Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:04:06 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:199295 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/199135-jay-z-talks-admits-surprise-at-lil-wayne-show Jay-Z has spoken to MTV News about his recent show at Madison Square Garden- which included a guest appearance from Lil Wayne.  Weezy joined Jigga in New York when his sentencing date was delayed... Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:29:41 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:199135 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jls/199112-rihanna-to-duet-with-jls   Rihanna will duet with JLS later this year as the boys seek to crack America.   According to The Sun Jay-Z is masterminding a plan to make them massive stateside and wants to team them with... Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:32:28 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:199112 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lupe-fiasco/199086-lupe-fiasco-talks-his-way-out Lupe Fiasco has had to explain himself after it was seen that he was trying to diss Jay-Z when he said, "I don't want to be Jay-Z," in a recent interview. Talking to MTV Lupe said: "Jay... Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:08:24 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:199086 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/p-diddy/198499-p-diddy-plans-new-album P Diddy is planning his fifth studio album, Last Train To Paris. The rapper has confirmed that there will be appearances on the forthcoming long player from Drake and Lil Wayne. Diddy told MTV: &quot... Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:13:56 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:198499 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-sean/197846-jay-sean-wants-to-work-with-jay-z-beyonce Jay Sean has told MTV he’d love to work with Jay-Z and Beyonce in the future. Speaking to our urban blog The Wrap Up the down star revealing all about his dream collaboration.   He said: &... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:49:27 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:197846 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lil-wayne/197799-lil-wayne-sentencing-delayed Lil Wayne was not sent to prison as expected yesterday after a fire at the courthouse where he was due to be sentenced. It’s now thought the rapper’s hearing will be re-scheduled for today... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:52:20 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:197799 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/empire-state-of-mind-live-in-berlin-world-stage Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:37:36 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:462732 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/sunday-bloody-sunday-live-in-berlin-world-stage Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:36:57 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:462722 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/empire-state-of-mind-world-stage-preview Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:36:48 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:462720 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/jigga-what-faint-live-at-milton-keynes-bowl-uk-world-stage-preview Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:13:18 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:458022 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lily-allen/192152-lily-allen-added-to-jay-z-wireless-date Lily Allen has been confirmed to support Jay-Z at the Wireless Festival this summer. BUY JAY-Z TICKETS HERE In a recent interview the rapper revealed he’s a big Lily fan and now she’s come... Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:38:09 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:192152 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/t-in-the-park/191958-t-in-the-park-tickets-on-sale   Tickets for Scotland’s biggest festival T In The Park have gone on sale this morning.   BUY T IN THE PARK TICKETS HERE   Eminem, Muse and Kasabian were announced as the headliners... Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:19:45 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:191958 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/dirt-off-your-shoulder-0 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:40:59 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:317883 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/t-in-the-park/178488-eminem-muse-kasabian-to-headline-t-in-the-park Eminem, Muse and Kasabian have been announced as the headliners for the T In The Park festival which takes place this July. Also confirmed are Jay-Z, Dizzee Rascal, Florence and the Machine, Biffy Clyro... Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:58:48 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:178488 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/178415-jay-z-claims-britain-is-broken Jay-Z has told The Sun that Britain is broken. "Everyone needs new blood once in a while. And Britain needs it to shake up the country,” he said. “People are calling it Broken Britain... Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:32:28 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:178415 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/178141-jay-z-bigs-up-amy In the middle of his current visit to the UK, rapper Jay-Z has spoken of his love for Amy Winehouse’s music.  Talking to Radio 1's Newsbeat, Jigga claimed that Wino has helped British artists... Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:08:49 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:178141 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/177980-jay-z-talks-obama-with-jonathan-ross Jay-Z has said Barack Obama listens to his music when he’s working out. Speaking to Jonathan Ross for his chatshow- which is broadcast tonight- the rapper explained:  “Barack loves hip... Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:59:52 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:177980 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/177546-jay-z-announces-uk-dates Tickets for Jay-Z's summer dates in the UK have gone on sale today. The star will head to London’s Hyde Park on July 4 for Wireless Festival. Mr Hudson has already been confirmed to support Jay... Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:55:19 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:177546 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kings-of-leon/177688-kings-of-leon-announce-live-london-date Tickets for Kings Of Leon's massive show in London’s Hyde Park this June have gone on sale today. After headline slots at Glastonbury, V Festival and Reading in recent years the US group will now... Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:50:01 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:177688 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/177843-jay-z-i-like-jls Jay-Z is apparently a fan of UK boyband JLS after watching them perform at The Brit Awards.   The group picked up Best Breakthrough and Best Single for Beat Again at the ceremony and it seems Jigga... Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:14:54 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:177843 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/the-brit-awards/177690-the-brit-awards-2010-winners-list Lady GaGa was the big winner at The Brit Awards 2010 picking up all three awards she was nominated for. The Poker Face star wore a huge wig and lacy costume and was tearful when picking up the awards... Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:00:34 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:177690 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/drake/177676-drake-announces-first-single-from-forthcoming-album-thank-me-later Canadian singer/rapper Drake caused a stir last year with the singles Best I Ever Had and the star-studded monster smash Forever, and he was even was picked as one of MTV's Brand New: 10 For 10 artists... Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:16:06 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:177676 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/the-brit-awards/177426-florence-dizzee-to-release-dirtee-love Florence And The Machine and Dizzee Rascal have announced that they will release their Brits collaboration after the ceremony. The stars will perform ‘You Got The Dirtee Love’ together at... Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:07:30 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:177426 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lady-gaga/177243-lady-gaga-to-work-with-britney-spears Lady GaGa and Britney Spears are set to hit the studio and work together- according to a report. The Poker Face star apparently met Brit at a Grammys party recently and got chatting with her.  ... Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:21:25 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:177243 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lady-gaga/176586-lady-gaga-to-perform-with-beyonce-at-brits Lady GaGa and Beyonce could be hitting the stage together at The Brit Awards later this month.  It’s claimed the stars are set to perform along side each other on the big night.   The... Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:44:31 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:176586 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/176243-beyonce-wins-six-grammys Beyonce picked up six Grammy Awards in LA last night while country star Taylor Swift won four. Knowles’ Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) was named Song Of The Year as well as Best R&B song. &... Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:44:46 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:176243 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/hope-for-haiti-now/175473-hope-for-haiti-now-raises-57m Hope For Haiti Now- the telethon organised by George Clooney and MTV- has raised £35 million ($57m) for the earthquake hit country. On Friday night artists including Coldplay, U2, Madonna, Shakira... Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:24:37 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:175473 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/hope-for-haiti-now/175278-radiohead-announce-haiti-benefit Radiohead will play a show in Los Angeles this Sunday to raise money for earthquake hit Haiti.  The indie-gods announced the news on their website and will auction tickets for the gig with proceeds... Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:06:09 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:175278 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/hope-for-haiti-now/175082-simon-cowell-confirms-single-for-haiti   Simon Cowell is putting together a charity single to raise money for earthquake hit Haiti.   It’s claimed Prime Minister Gordon Brown personally asked the X Factor judge to put together... Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:46:43 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:175082 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/on-to-the-next-one-jay-z-swizz-beatz Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:468278 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/hope-for-haiti-now/175017-jay-z-u2-record-haiti-charity-song Jay-Z and U2 have recorded a charity track to raise money for earthquake hit Haiti. The rapper and the Irish group hit the studio last week with producer Swizz Beatz.   U2 guitarist The Edge told... Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:50:52 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:175017 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/hope-for-haiti-now/174976-coldplay-jay-z-taylor-swift-rihanna-for-mtv-haiti-gig A host of massive names have been added to the Hope For Haiti Now telethon- which will take place this Friday in Los Angeles, New York and LONDON. The event is being organised by George Clooney and MTV... Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:22:24 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:174976 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/the-brit-awards/174737-lily-robbie-dizzee-jls-up-for-brit-awards Lily Allen, Robbie Williams, Dizzee Rascal and JLS have all bagged multiple Brit Awards nominations. CHECK OUT THE PICTURES OF WHO WILL BE APPEARING AT THE BRIT AWARDS THIS YEAR HERE...   Also up... Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:57:12 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:174737 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/173874-jay-z-denies-satanic-messages-in-video Jay-Z has denied rumours that the video for On To The Next One contains satanic and mason-related messages.   He says bloggers have been reading too much into the skulls, clowns and crows featured... Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:27:25 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:173874 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/173699-jay-z-beyonce-named-top-earning-couple Jay-Z and Beyonce have been named as Hollywood’s top earning celebrity couple by Forbes magazine. According to the publication the stars earned a combined $122 million from June 2008- June... Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:51:06 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:173699 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/young-forever-ft-mr-hudson Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:470261 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/michael-jackson/172034-unheard-michael-jackson-song-hits-net A new Michael Jackson song apparently titled Another Day has hit the internet.   The clip- which is under two minutes- has been leaked by fan site MJ Star and is a collaboration with Lenny Kravitz... Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:37:20 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:172034 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/cheryl-cole/170927-mtv-news-best-dressed-celebs-2009   Cheryl Cole   Facing off against her other X Factor judges Chezza definitely beat Simon and Louis's  (lack of) style. But there is some debate at MTV towers about whether her or Dannii... Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:44:34 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:170927 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/dizzee-rascal/170802-mtv-news-boys-of-2009 2009 has been quite a year for the boys; with the return of some familiar faces of music past such as Robbie Williams, Jay-Z and of course Mr. Controversial himself, Eminem bouncing back to show us what... Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:41:24 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:170802 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/the-saturdays/170702-acts-added-to-iow-festival More artists have been confirmed for next year’s Isle Of Wight Festival.   Solo star Paloma Faith, indie legends Doves, girl group The Saturdays and festival favourites James will all be getting... Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:15:40 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:170702 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/chris-brown/170594-chris-brown-cancels-twitter-account   Chris Brown has cancelled his account with social networking site Twitter- after rants posted on there got him into trouble.   His tens of thousands of followers got one final message on... Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:33:51 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:170594 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/pink/169691-pink-to-headline-wireless Pink has been announced to headline the Wireless Festival in Hyde Park next summer.   She’s the first act announced for the event and will hit the stage on Friday July 2.   Also confirmed... Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:05:55 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:169691 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/168733-jay-z-my-album-is-decade-s-best Jay-Z has said his classic album The Blueprint is the best record of the noughties. The 2001 LP has been up there on many magazine and website lists recently released and the rapper seems to agree with... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:17:51 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:168733 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/168698-beyonce-leads-grammy-nominations Beyonce has been nominated for 10 awards at this year’s Grammys including album of the year, song of the year and record of the year. Taylor Swift is up for eight gongs at the ceremony- which takes... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:28:22 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:168698 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/chris-brown/167903-chris-brown-denies-jay-z-diss Chris Brown has dismissed claims that he dissed Jay-Z by calling him a ‘cornball’ on networking site Twitter. He says the Tweet got blown out of proportion and that he wasn’t actually... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:25:25 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:167903 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/167879-jay-z-the-strokes-for-isle-of-wight Jay-Z and The Strokes will headline the Isle Of Wight festival next year.   The event- which runs June 11-13- is the first festival to announce part of its line up.   Also confirmed to grace... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:58:52 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:167879 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/167403-rihanna-describes-naked-photos-as-hot   Rihanna has described naked pictures of her that leaked on the internet as ‘hot.’   She also told radio station Hot 97: “If you don't send your boyfriend naked pictures,... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:28:29 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:167403 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/167192-rihanna-upset-over-jay-z-sex-claims Rihanna has said she was upset by claims that she had sexual relations with label boss Jay-Z when he signed her.  According to quotes reported on various websites Ri’ said: “It was like... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:07:23 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:167192 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/166867-jay-z-for-brit-awards Jay-Z is set to perform at The Brit Awards in 2010- according to a report. The Sun claims Jigga will hit the stage in February for a medley of his hits with a special guest or two.  Jay is likely... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:26:55 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:166867 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/p-diddy/166693-diddy-hosts-3m-party P Diddy hosted his 40th birthday late last week spending a reported $3m (£1.8m) on the bash.  500 guests attended the lavish ‘black and white’ themed event including Nelly, Jay... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:40:09 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:166693 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/166662-new-beyonce-album-in-2010-album Beyonce has seemingly confirmed that she’ll release a new album in 2010. The star chose an unusual venue to reveal the news- on stage in Nottingham.   In the Trent FM Arena on Saturday night... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:32:19 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:166662 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/taylor-swift/166631-rihanna-j-lo-gaga-hit-american-music-awards The biggest artists in the world were in Los Angeles last night for the American Music Awards.  Taylor Swift and the late Michael Jackson were the big winners with the country star taking home five... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:09:11 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:166631 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/166305-jay-z-scores-first-us-number-1 Jay-Z has bagged his first ever Billboard Hot 100 number 1 with Empire State Of Mind.  After a 15 year career in music the rapper has finally scored a singles top spot after knocking off Owl City... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:44:01 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:166305 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/165570-rihanna-performs-rated-r-tracks-live-in-london Rihanna was in London last night to kick off the promotion for her eagerly awaited new album Rated R. Thanks to Nokia, the gig was broadcast online to a global audience and marked the first time Ri had... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:17:17 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:165570 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/165287-rihanna-teaming-up-with-jay-z-for-gig   Rihanna is allegedly collaborating with Jay-Z live on stage in London tonight.   The Umbrella singer is set to host a special one-off show in association with Nokia at the Brixton Academy... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:47:23 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:165287 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/jigga-what-faint-live-at-milton-keynes-bowl-uk-world-stage Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:455455 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/numb-encore-live-at-milton-keynes-bowl-uk-world-stage Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:455453 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/164504-the-ting-tings-to-work-with-jay-z The Ting Tings have been signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label in the US- according to reports. The rapper and his team will apparently work with Jules and Katie to produce their second album. &nbsp... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:28:48 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:164504 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/emas/163501-emas-katy-perry-talks-hosting Katy Perry said that hosting this year’s EMAs was “really special” but admitted she was “exhausted” after the show.  Speaking to MTV News backstage she explained: &... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:47:50 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:163501 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/emas/163421-emas-the-winners Beyonce was the big winner at the MTV EMAs in 2009 picking up three awards at our lavish ceremony in Berlin.  While Katy Perry was busy with costume changes Knowles picked up awards for Best Video... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:43:35 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:163421 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/emas/163408-beyonce-wins-third-award-third Beyonce has collected her third award of the night for Best Video with Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)- giving a short but sweet acceptance speech. After years of not acknowledging her marital status... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:24:34 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:163408 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/emas/163338-emas-eminem-wins-best-male Eminem has crowned his big comeback by winning Best Male at the MTV EMAs in Berlin.  The rapper released his Relapse record earlier in 2009 after three years away from the music scene and his and... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:16:19 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:163338 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/emas/163294-emas-beyonce-wins-best-song-for-halo-song Beyonce has picked up the EMA for Best Song for Halo at our ceremony in Germany. The gorgeous singer had a quick costume change after her performance before hitting the stage to pick up her prize. &nbsp... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:41:22 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:163294 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/emas/163277-emas-jay-z-wins-best-urban-act Jay-Z has won the award for Best Urban Act at the MTV EMAs in Berlin.   Hitting the stage Jigga- who last night played a gig in London- said: “I look forward to the day when there is no Urban... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:25:31 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:163277 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/emas/163273-emas-u2-win-best-live-act U2 have won the first award of the night at the EMAs in Berlin. The veteran Irish group picked up Best Live Act thanks to their massive 360 degree tour. Pete Wentz and Bar Rafaeli presented the award... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:03:58 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:163273 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/emas/163264-emas-jay-z-joins-u2-on-stage Jay-Z has all joined U2 at a massive pre-EMAs gig in front of the historic Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. The acts convened to play live nearly 20 years to the day since the wall fell in the German capital... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:54:09 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:163264 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/emas/163269-emas-green-day-katy-perry-open-show The MTV Europe Music Awards have kicked off in Berlin with a live performance from Green Day. The three piece- who are nominated for Best Rock- played Know Your Enemy and Minority to start EMA proceedings... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:26:34 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:163269 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/gallery/163110-jay-z-performs-at-alexandra-palace Take a look at the Jigga in action from his London Gig on 04/11/09 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:24:19 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:image:mtv.co.uk:163110_ http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/163109-jay-z-plays-live-in-london It was in 2008, with headline slots at Wireless and Glastonbury, that Jay-Z really became an A list star in Britain.  Last night he hit London’s Alexandra Palace to confirm his status with... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:50:19 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:163109 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/empire-state-of-mind-jay-z-alicia-keys Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:451232 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lil-wayne/161914-lil-wayne-mixtape-leaks Most of Lil Wayne’s No Ceilings mixtape has leaked to the internet.  However  Weezy’s label have said the album is not yet complete and will drop in full on Halloween- this Saturday... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:17:00 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:161914 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/emas/161480-u2-for-emas U2 are the latest massive act confirmed to play the MTV EMAs in Berlin on November 5. The Irish group will play a special free gig in front of the Brandenburg Gate- which will be beamed live into our... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:01:54 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:161480 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-sean/161119-jay-sean-knocks-britney-spears-off-no-1 British singer Jay Sean has knocked Britney Spears off number one in the US chart with his massive hit Down.   The West London boy has recaptured his chart crown after being usurped by Britney&rsquo... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:33:17 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:161119 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/emas/159775-jay-z-robbie-williams-for-emas Jay-Z is set to perform at the MTV EMAs in Berlin on November 5. Jigga is the latest star announced for our ceremony next month.    VOTE FOR THE MTV EMAS HERE!  Jay released his Blueprint... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:42:30 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:159775 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/159719-lady-gaga-stars-in-new-beyonce-video Lady GaGa has filmed a guest spot in Beyonce’s new video for her single Video Phone.   The promo was filmed last week in Brooklyn, New York and is reportedly fashion themed.   Directing... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:52:39 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:159719 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/159167-kanye-snubs-bet-awards Kanye West didn’t turn up to the BET Awards this weekend despite being nominated for nine awards.  Jailed rapper T.I won two prizes at the ceremony while Drake, Ice Cube and Jay-Z also took... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:12:00 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:159167 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lil-wayne/158833-lil-wayne-live-review The initial signs weren’t good for Lil Wayne’s London gigs. The rapper has a reputation as much his for drug use, court appearances and unpredictable behaviour as his music. Then his European... Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:23:58 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:158833 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/157949-jay-z-sells-out-london-gig Tickets for Jay-Z's Alexandra Palace show have sold out in a record breaking 15 seconds. YOU CAN STILL BUY JAY-Z TICKETS HERE   The rapper- who released his Blueprint 3... Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:08:17 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:157949 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/158197-jay-z-named-hottest-mc-in-game  Jay-Z has been crowned the ‘Hottest Rapper In The Game’ by MTV US. Jigga picked up the honour after releasing his Blueprint 3 disc last month and massive singles Run This Town and Empire... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:15:51 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:158197 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/paramore/157902-paramore-top-album-chart Paramore have gone straight to the top of the album chart with their latest record Brand New Eyes.  Watch MTV's Paramore Unplugged session  The album includes recent single Ignorance and Decode... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:23:25 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:157902 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/50-cent/157643-50-cent-releases-album-cover   50 Cent has released the album cover for his new album Before I Self Destruct.   The rapper has clearly been inspired by the Terminator films as he is shown with half his face glowing as... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:30:05 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:157643 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/157621-jay-z-alicia-keys-shoot-video Jay-Z and Alicia Keys have shot the video for their new single Empire State Of Mind at the Ground Zero site. The stars were spotted filming in the Tribeca area of New York and around the area where the... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:13:52 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:157621 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/diddy/157660-diddy-talks-new-label-album P Diddy has spoken to MTV News about taking his next album to a new record label and the mates he’s roped in to appear on the record.   Speaking to our US colleagues the rapper/ producer said... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:36:19 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:157660 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/157529-jay-z-samples-regina-spektor Jay-Z has sampled cult solo singer Regina Spektor on a new track- according to reports.   It’s thought the song called Crispy Benjamins could feature on a deluxe edition of the rapper&rsquo... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:39:49 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:157529 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/nas/156792-nas-talks-blueprint-3 Nas has exclusively told MTV News what he thinks of Jay-Z’s Blueprint 3. Asked if he was a fan of the new album the rap legend revealed: “Yeah of course, Blueprint 3 is an album that suits... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:10:43 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:156792 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/madonna/156422-madonna-taio-at-number-one Madonna has hit the top of the album chart with her latest hits collection Celebration. The Queen of Pop knocked Muse down to number two while Dizzee Rascal’s new disc Tongue N Cheek went to number... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:29:36 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:156422 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/155910-jay-z-about-rihanna-chris-brown-with-oprah  Jay-Z has appeared on Oprah Winfrey’s chatshow again and talked about Beyonce, Rihanna and the ‘N word.’ Recently whilst promoting his Blueprint 3 album the rapper gave O a tour... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:19:57 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:155910 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/155746-jay-z-comments-on-lil-mama Jay-Z has finally spoken about Lil Mama crashing the stage as he and Alicia Keys performed at the VMAs ceremony.   Although the invasion was overshadowed by Kanye West’s own interruption Jigga... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:05:15 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:155746 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/mos-def/154606-mos-def-sides-with-kanye-after-vma-incident Hip-Hop heavyweight Mos Def has sided with Kanye West in light of last weekend's MTV Video Music Awards controversy, both rappers had their say on the incident which saw the Kanye West vilified for his... Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:13:35 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:154606 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/emas/154071-ema-nominations-announced Pop sensation Lady GaGa and rockers Kings Of Leon are the most nominated acts at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2009. Ahead of the EMAs ceremony in Berlin on November 5 we can reveal who will be competing... Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:27:00 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:154071 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/muse/154589-muse-taio-cruz-top-charts Muse have topped the Official Album Chart with their new record The Resistance.   In the Official Singles Chart Taio Cruz went straight to number one with his track Break Your Heart.   David... Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:22:08 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:154589 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/154051-jay-z-defends-kanye-west Jay-Z has defended his friend Kanye West after he jumped on stage with Taylor Swift at the VMAs.  50 Cent, Miley Cyrus, Pink and even President Barack Obama have all criticised Kanye for his interruption... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:17:31 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:154051 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/153891-kanye-west-up-for-9-awards Kanye West has another opportunity to cause controversy at an award show- as he’s up for nine BET Awards.   The rapper has the most nominations for the ceremony- which will take place in Atlanta... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:04:54 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:153891 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/153794-rihanna-shows-off-pierced-nipple Rihanna has revealed her pierced nipple whilst out and about in New York. SEE THE PICS IN MTV'S RIHANNA GALLERY The singer hit the streets yesterday in denim shorts, hooded... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:34:56 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:153794 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/153681-jay-z-breaks-album-record   Jay-Z has set a new record with his album The Blueprint 3 as it tops the US chart.   The rapper is now the solo artist with the most number ones- beating rock and roll legend Elvis Presley... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:43:03 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:153681 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/153451-lil-mama-talks-jay-z-stage-invasion Lil Mama has admitted Jay-Z wasn’t too impressed when she jumped on stage during his VMAs performance. The pint-sized rapper decided to join Jigga and Alicia Keys as they performed new track Empire... Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:02:28 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:153451 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lil-mama/153196-lil-mama-apologises-for-jay-z-stage-invasion Rapper Lil' Mama has apologised for jumping on stage at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards ceremony after she leapt on stage during the finale performance by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys. “I did not mean... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:10:33 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:153196 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/timbaland/152689-timbaland-apology-over-jay-z-leak Super-Producer Timbaland has come out and apologised for the leaked tracks on Jay-Z’s latest LP The Blueprint 3. Platinum selling producer Timbaland produced three tracks on Jay-Z’s album... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:34:27 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:152689 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/pixie-lott/152654-pixie-lott-hits-number-one-singles-chart-with-boys-and-girls Pixie Lott has climbed to the top of the Official UK Singles Chart for her second Number 1 hit. Pixie has knocked Jay-Z' s Run This Town from the top spot with Boys And Girls.  It's her second... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:49:26 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:152654 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/151813-jay-z-and-raekwon-album-clash Jay-Z's The Blueprint 3 and Raekwon's Only Built For Cuban Linx II go head-to-head this week in stores throughout the US, and right now Wu-Tang stalwart Raekwon ’The Chef’ is toppling &rsquo... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:44:28 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:151813 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/vmas/151760-ashley-greene-for-vmas Ashley Greene will hit the MTV VMAs this Sunday as our very special fashion correspondent. The gorgeous Twilight star will be on the red carpet outside Radio City Hall in New York with all the A list... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:08:38 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:151760 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/151263-rihanna-gets-topless Rihanna has gone topless for an Italian Vogue photoshoot.  The singer donned various accessories including feathers, hats and strategically placed sequins for the fashion mag.   In one black... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:44:21 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:151263 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/150963-jay-z-bags-number-one Jay-Z has shot to number one in the UK Singles Chart with Run This Town.   The track, which features Rihanna and Kanye West, mark’s Jay-Z’s first number one in the UK.   Run This... Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:37:05 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:150963 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/150329-jay-z-talks-next-album Jay-Z has said that he’s already working on the follow up to The Blueprint 3 and that it will be ‘experimental.’  Speaking to MTV News-man Tim Kash stateside he explained: &ldquo... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:25:40 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:150329 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/vmas/150116-exclusive-new-moon-preview-at-vmas The MTV VMAs just got better! We can reveal that our massive award show will feature exclusive footage from The Twilight Saga: New Moon.   MTV treated Twilight fans to the first play of the original... Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:37:33 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:150116 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/miley-cyrus/149858-miley-cyrus-to-appear-on-jay-leno Miley Cyrus is set to appear on the all new Jay Leno show for a new strand of the chat show.      The Disney star will join the likes of Jay-Z, Rihanna and Kanye West for the premiere... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:16:52 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:149858 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/149774-jay-z-says-enjoy-blueprint-3-leak Jay-Z says he’s ‘excited’ rather than angry about his new album Blueprint 3 leaking online.   Speaking to MTV News in the US the rapper said: "I may be the most bootlegged... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:41:10 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:149774 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/mtv-africa-music-awards/149359-mtv-africa-music-awards-nominations-announced   The nominations for the MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMAs) have been announced for 2009.   The ceremony takes place on October 10 in Nairobi, Kenya and will be broadcast around the... Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:37:34 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:149359 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/vmas/149300-beyonce-for-vmas   Beyoncé is the latest artist we can announce to play the MTV VMAs next month.   The solo star- and wife of Jay-Z- is up for a cool nine awards at our ceremony and will perform her... Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:07:18 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:149300 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/148974-beyonce-named-woman-of-the-year Beyonce has been named ‘Woman of the Year’ by US music mag’ Billboard. The Sweet Dreams singer bagged the award for ‘inspiring the music business with her success’ and charity... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:25:38 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:148974 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/148922-jay-z-plans-911-gig Jay-Z is planning a charity gig in New York on September 11- the day new album The Blueprint 3 is released. According to reports the show at Madison Square Garden will raise money for the New York Police... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:07:17 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:148922 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/vmas/148914-watch-taylor-swift-katy-perry-sing-for-vmas-russell-brand We can reveal the full promo for the MTV VMAs today starring Russell Brand, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Cobra Starship- and Ne-Yo. The stars make a right song and dance of getting to our award show in... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:45:08 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:148914 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/alexandra-burke/148727-alexandra-burke-reveals-single Alexandra Burke has revealed details of the first single from her debut album Bad Boys.  The pop focused song will be released on October 12 and features US rapper Flo Rida.   Bad Boys received... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:31:51 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:148727 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/vmas/146975-russell-brand-sings-dances-for-mtv-vmas Russell Brand is seen singing and dancing on his way to host the MTV Video Music Awards in a new promo clip.   Our very own Russ’ is shown in a West Side Story style clip with his own gang... Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:17:12 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:146975 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/146663-watch-jay-z-run-this-town MTV can exclusively unveil the video for Run This Town- the first proper single from Jay-Z's Blueprint 3 album. The track features the rapper's proteges Kanye West and Rihanna. In the dark video Jigga... Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:27:34 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:146663 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/run-this-town-jay-z-rihanna-kanye-west Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:426652 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/143856-preview-jay-z-s-run-this-town-video Jay-Z has put out a sneak peak of his new video for Run This Town- which features Rihanna and Kanye West. MTV will have the online and TV exclusive of the hotly anticipated full video this Thursday from... Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:08:07 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:143856 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/run-this-town-preview Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:428420 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/vmas-0/141185-jay-z-lady-gaga-for-vmas   Lady GaGa and Jay-Z will play live at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York on Sunday September 19th.   Also announced to present awards at the ceremony are Nelly Furtado, Leighton Meester... Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:04:04 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:141185 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/140834-jay-z-hangs-with-oprah Jay-Z gave Oprah Winfrey a tour of his old neighbourhood this weekend with the presenter immediately declaring the MC her “new best friend.”  The rapper gave a two hour long interview... Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:25:03 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:140834 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/139699-jay-z-beyonce-death-threats A Detroit man who has been accused of sending death threats to rapper Jay-Z and wife Beyoncé has been arrested and charged by police. Leon Desmond Barrett is reported to have sent more than a... Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:55:40 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:139699 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beastie-boys/139462-beastie-boy-mca-rapidly-recovering Beastie Boys’ Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch has released a statement about his cancer battle saying he is “a week-and-a-half out of surgery now and rapidly recovering.” The rapper is... Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:55:23 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:139462 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/doa-death-of-auto-tune Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:424874 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/139166-jay-z-talks-blueprint-3-cover-beyonce-book Jay-Z has confirmed that the image leaked earlier this week is the artwork for his Blueprint 3 album.  He told MTV News in the US: “It's the album cover,” before explaining the significance... Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:12:42 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:139166 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/estelle/135269-estelle-reponds-to-rihanna-story Estelle has denied reports that she slated Rihanna on networking site Twitter.  The Sun said the American Boy singer had tweeted about Jay-Z’s new track Run This Town which features Ri. &nbsp... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:00:46 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:135269 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/135027-jay-z-kanye-west-rihanna-track-run-this-town-leaks Jay-Z’s new single Run This Town- which features both Kanye West and Rihanna- has hit the internet.  The hot track had its first radio plays this weekend and is currently available for download... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:10:26 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:135027 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/134277-jay-z-reveals-blueprint-3-details-kanye-west-rihanna Jay-Z has revealed details of his highly anticipated Blueprint 3 album- which is released on September 11.   In an interview with Reuters he confirmed that Rihanna, indie boys MGMT, Mr Hudson, Kid... Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:05:00 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:134277 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/50-cent/133842-50-cent-talks-jay-z-album-battle 50 Cent has told MTV News that he would welcome any chart battle with Jay-Z when their two albums are released However speaking to our US news team he said Before I Self Destruct is likely to come out... Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:13:02 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:133842 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/florence-and-the-machine/133672-florence-beyonce-is-incredible   Florence and The Machine have become huge festival names this summer, performing at anything from London’s Lovebox to the wet and rainy Oxegen festival in Ireland.  MTV News caught... Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:55:40 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:133672 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/132271-jay-z-jt-and-kanye-for-rihanna-album Rihanna has recruited Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake and Kanye West for her new album, say reports. According to sources at the singer’s label Def Jam, the record will also see collaborations with the... Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:48:04 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:132271 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/131944-jay-z-tops-rappers-rich-list Jay-Z has retained his position as the top earning hip-hop star in the world. The superstar, who was named the world’s richest rapper last year, has also topped Forbes magazine’s Hip Hop... Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:17:13 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:131944 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/129669-jay-z-releases-harvey-keitel-lebron-james-doa-video Jay-Z has roped in both A list actor Harvey Keitel and NBA player LeBron James to star in his video for D.O.A (Death Of Autotune). The rapper’s new vid’ had its premiere on US TV after the... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:12:44 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:129669 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/123914-jay-z-announces-blueprint-3-release Jay Z- arguably the best rapper alive- will release his hotly anticipated album The Blueprint 3 on September 11 this year.   That’s 8 years to the day since he put out his classic disc The... Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:47:23 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:123914 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/123491-beyonce-keeps-her-ego-in-check After taking professional F1 driving lessons from Lewis Hamilton along with hubby Jay-Z last week, Beyonce’s stay in Europe has remained turbo-charged.   B is currently on her world ‘... Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:00:18 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:123491 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/122131-kanye-west-on-jay-z-blueprint-3 Kanye West has spoken to MTV News about Jay Z’s new album The Blueprint 3. Yeezy will be producing every song on the record but said unlike his own 808s and Heartbreak it won’t feature autotuned... Wed, 27 May 2009 11:25:02 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:122131 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/121275-jay-z-leaves-def-jam Jay Z has revealed he has now split from his record label of ten years Def Jam.   The rapper also served as CEO of the company for over three years. Now he is expected to work with touring firm... Fri, 22 May 2009 12:03:17 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:121275 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/109277-jay-z-winehouse-collaboration Jay-Z has explained that he’d love to work with Amy Winehouse on her future material and it could be exactly what the Rehab singer needs in order to save her new album. Amy was told recently by... Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:50:23 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:109277 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/104490-rihanna-in-bodyguard-remake Rihanna looks set to take the lead role in remake of the classic Whitney Houston/ Kevin Costner film The Bodyguard. After flying to New York this weekend to discuss the project Rihanna hooked up... Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:21:45 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:104490 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/rihanna/92349-chris-brown-rihanna-latest Chris Brown and Rihanna have been subject to continuous rumours over the past week ever since Brown handed himself into a Los Angeles Police department early on Sunday morning. The Forever singer was... Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:35:45 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:92349 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/50-cent/91350-50-cent-jay-z-high-earners 50 Cent and Jay-Z figure high on the Forbes list of top-earning African American celebrities. The rappers are only beaten on the countdown by TV legend Oprah Winfrey and golfer Tiger Woods. Jay-Z reportedly... Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:23:04 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:91350 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/91262-new-jay-z-track-leaks Jay-z song When The Money Goes has been leaked in full online, appearing on various file sharing websites this week. This is the third new track that has been leaked from Jay's highly anticipated forthcoming... Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:30:57 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:91262 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/91059-jay-z-talks-blueprint-3 Jay Z has spoken about his new album The Blueprint 3 and explained why its not been released yet. The star spoke to MTV News presenter Sway backstage at his pre-election gig and said he had other distractions... Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:48:07 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:91059 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/90951-radiohead-and-jay-z-collaboration Jay-Z vocals and Radiohead tracks have been mixed together under the name Jaydiohead for an online mash-up album. Minty Fresh Beats are reportedly behind the project that sees the merging of twoactsthat... Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:11:52 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:90951 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/90816-jay-z-blueprint-3-track-leaked Another Jay-Z track has been leaked onto the internet. The track entitled, Brooklyn Go Hard is reported to be on Jiggas forthcoming album, Blueprint 3. Kanye West has already confirmed that he is the... Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:07:51 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:90816 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/90771-jay-z-to-support-coldplay Coldplay will play three enormous gigs next year with very special support from greatest rapper alive Jay Z. The band have announced stadium dates for September 2009 in Glasgow, Manchester and at Londons... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:31:18 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:90771 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/90766-jay-z-beyonce-leona-to-perform-for-obama Some of the worlds top artists are rumoured to be lining up to perform at Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony. The historic event is set for January 20 and will take place in Obamas new place of residence... Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:52:41 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:90766 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/90756-beyonce-jay-z-top-earning-couple Beyonce and Jay Z are the highest earning Hollywood couple- according to Forbes Magazine. The publication says that the music superstars made a whopping $162 million (109m) between them from June 1,... Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:57:03 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:90756 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/kanye-west/90735-kanye-west-hates-jay-z Kanye West has hated mentor Jay Z since they fell out over a diamond chain in 2003- according to former Roc-a-fella records boss Damon Dash. He claims that Jigga refused to knight West with his own necklace... Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:17:38 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:90735 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/coldplay/45528-coldplay-collaborate-with-jay-z Coldplay have lined up best rapper alive Jay-Z to guest on a remix of their new single Lost! Chris Martin previously sung and produced Hovas track Beach Chair- which featured on his Kingdom Come album... Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:07:47 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:45528 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/45512-jay-z-talks-family Jay-Z is about more than just rap... The rapper real name, Shawn Carter confirmed that he definitely wants to be a father according to reports: "Most people dream of having a family someday. So... Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:27:54 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:45512 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/03-bonnie-clyde Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:284554 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/45499-jay-z-s-free-shows-for-barack-obama Jay Z will hold two free gigs this weekend to encourage young people to vote for Barack Obama at next months Presidential Election. Jigga will gig(ga) in Detroit (Sat October 4) and Miami (Sun October... Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:00:10 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:45499 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/excuse-me-miss-0 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:281952 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/encore Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:281894 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/45491-jay-z-to-release-blueprint-3-in-december Jay-Z could be ready to give Hip Hop fans a treat before Christmas... Internet reports claim that Jigga will release the long awaited The Blueprint 3, on December 2nd 2008. Various reports claim that... Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:10:04 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:45491 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/oasis/45476-oasis-guitarist-tell-jay-z-to-grow-up Jay-Z has been blasted by Oasis bassist Gem Archer - who has branded the superstar a schoolgirl. Jay-Z and Archer's band mate Noel Gallagher have been locked in a war of words after Jay-Z was picked... Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:40:39 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:45476 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/45460-jay-z-to-sign-50-cent-beyonce-janet-jackson Jay-Z wants to create a super label of his own with Janet Jackson, Beyonce, Jermaine Dupri and 50 Cent on his wish-list according to internet reports. The Roc star who is already set to work with Norwegian... Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:45:27 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:45460 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/45394-jay-z-stargate-launch-label Jay-Z and production duo Stargate to launch a new label? Reports claim that Jigga and the production team Stargate have joined forces to form a new record label which is called StarRoc. Stargate have... Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:01:14 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:45394 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/45319-jay-z-kanye-west-announce-singles Jay Z and Kanye West will both release new singles this month and albums this year- label sources have told MTV. Jay will release his new track Swagger Like Us for download from THIS Saturday (September... Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:37:28 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:45319 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/45302-jay-z-responds-to-foxy-brown-and-teairra-mari Jay-Z has hit back at Foxy Brown after her latest rant claiming he didn't support her during her time in prison.In an interview with AllHipHop.com, Jay-Z defends himself from Foxy's allegations and also... Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:32:49 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:45302 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/42305-foxy-blasts-jay-z Foxy Brown has blasted Jay-Z for not being there for her while she was behind bars. The lady rapper, who partnered with her former mentor Jay on the hit Bonnie & Clyde, was sent to prison for eight... Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:45:43 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42305 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/42262-jay-z-and-oasis-unite Jay-Z and Oasis have been united in a musical mash-up. Spanish producers Cookin Soul have put together a mixtape entitled OJayZis: Jay-Z vs Oasis, which features vocals from Jay's greatest hits and matches... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:58:59 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42262 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/42246-jay-z-to-return-to-glasto Jay-Z wants to headline Glastonbury for a second time, he has revealed. Speaking to MTV News across the pond, the Jigga man " whose headline slot sparked enormous controversy following suggestions... Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:23:11 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42246 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/jay-z-vs-oasis-wonderback Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:267735 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/the-game/42226-the-game-wants-jay-z-beef The Game wants it with Hove it seems... Jay-Z has been labeled by the LA rapper as not "hardcore" enough to respond to his taunts. The Game real name Jayceon Taylor, first took offence to Jigga... Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:30:29 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42226 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/42214-jay-z-to-sell-4040-club Jay-Z celebrated the opening of his sports bar in December 2007 with his wife Beyonce and her sister Solange. Reportedly less than a year on he is in talks with Las Vegas Sands Corporation who currently... Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:23:00 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42214 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/42191-jay-z-blueprint-3-is-business Jay-Z has spoken more about his upcoming album Blueprint 3 after giving fans a taster at Kanye Wests Glow in the Dark Tour. Beat master Timbaland had suggested that he was going to be the executive producer... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:24:03 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42191 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/42184-beyonce-and-jay-z-baby-talk Reports suggest that 'newlyweds' Beyonce and Jay-Z are going through a sticky patch " because the two stars have differing opinions on when to start a family. A source close to Jay-Z told MediaTakeOut... Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:23:50 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42184 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/42176-jay-z-slams-noel-on-album-track Jay-Z was back on stage again last night (August 6th) when he surprisingly joined Kanye West's Glow in the Dark tour at Madison Square Garden (New York) " giving fans a preview of one of his new '... Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:20:44 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42176 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/99-problems Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:262773 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/42139-jay-z-talks-new-album Jay Z has said Timbaland wont be the only producer on his next album despite claims from the knob-twiddler. Jigga told Rolling Stone: You know I love Timbaland, he is like a brother to me, but until the... Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:50:27 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42139 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/42106-glastonbury-tickets-on-sale-early Glastonbury tickets for 2009s festival will go on sale in October this year- in a new move by organisers. Those going to the festival (up to 100,000) will be able to reserve a ticket for a 50 deposit.... Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:13:54 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42106 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/42083-jay-zs-japanese-feast Richest man in rap Jay-Z is known for flashing the cash... but this time its on raw fish!!! Jigga treated his 40-strong entourage with a 12,000 Japanese meal at the swanky Ithaca restaurant in Manchester... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:41:51 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42083 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/timbaland/42066-timbaland-to-produce-jay-z-album When super-producer Timbaland wants to reveal who the latest artist hes working with is- he talks to MTV News Timbo revealed to us that Jay-Z wants him to produce every track on his next album. The producer... Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:38:45 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42066 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/roc-boys-and-the-winner-is Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:192260 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/41996-wireless-day-1 Jay-Z arrives in London to a more appreciative crowd than at Glastonbury Dispensing with the decade old guitar anthem the Brooklyn rapper instead started with his own recent horn-heavy single Roc Boys... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:37:58 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41996 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/41994-jay-z-at-wireless There was no need for Wonderwall at tonights Jay Z show- his third UK festival date this week. Dispensing with the decade old guitar anthem the Brooklyn rapper instead started with his own recent horn... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:28:42 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41994 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/41962-exclusive-jay-z-on-glasto Jay-Z has broke his silence on his Glastonbury Festival performance with an exclusive interview for MTV News. Calling the night amazing he also told us about why he started the headline set with Oasis... Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:57:51 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41962 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/41956-jay-z-s-glasto-supergroup Jay Z has reportedly lined up a host of massive stars to join him on stage at Glastonbury festival tomorrow. While were sure the headline show will be amazing no guest stars have yet been confirmed. If... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:19:57 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41956 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/glastonbury-festival/41954-glastonbury-latest Glastonbury Festival is set to kick off with over 100,000 punters heading for the Somerset fields. However a fire at a nearby scrap yard is currently causing long delays in getting onto the site because... Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:36:20 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41954 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/41923-jay-z-defends-glastonbury Jay-Z has defended the decision to book him to headline Glastonbury Festival when speaking to Tim Westwood. Appearing on Radio 1 he said he couldnt understand the furore: It's ridiculous, if we don't... Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:29:19 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41923 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/41841-jay-z-tickets-not-selling Jay-Z may want to halt his up-coming parties in celebration of his forthcoming tour due to the fact that the British public arent snapping up his tickets. All of the 7 x Grammy award winners UK dates... Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:29:55 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41841 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/41838-jay-z-and-beyonce-buy-new-crib According to reports Jay-Z and his new bride Beyonce bought a new house " but the two made a surprising choice when it comes to location. Jay-Z and Beyonces 15,0000 square foot mansion is outside... Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:13:55 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41838 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/41681-beyonce-pregnancy-rumours Beyonce and Jay-Z certainly know how to generate a hype. Less than a month after rumours that they secretly tied the knot the couple are now believed to be planning for their first child. A friend close... Wed, 14 May 2008 10:07:30 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41681 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/41670-jay-z-hits-back-over-glasto Jay Z has hit back at critics who claim hes the wrong person to headline Glastonbury Festival. In an interview with The Sun he rubbished Noel Gallaghers claims that the event is all about rock music. &... Tue, 13 May 2008 09:40:49 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41670 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/41653-beyonce-and-jay-z-honeymoon Beyonce and Jay-Z have had a late honeymoon in Arizona after their nuptials last month, according to reports. The urban music gods have apparently been staying at the 2,000 a night Sanctuary Camelback... Thu, 08 May 2008 12:06:13 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41653 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/usher/41640-usher-backs-jay-z Usher has defended Jay-Z in his row over Glastonbury Festival. Noel Gallagher had previously said he didnt agree with the rapper headlining the Somerset event. "Glastonbury has a tradition of guitar... Tue, 06 May 2008 15:31:32 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41640 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/coldplay/41610-coldplay-star-backs-jay-z-playing-glastonbury Coldplay front man Chris Martin has defended rap star Jay-Z's scheduled appearance at Glastonbury. The choice of Jay-Z as the headliner for the festival has been much criticised - something Martin describes... Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:31:44 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41610 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/glastonbury-festival/41604-glastonbury-line-up-revealed The full Glastonbury Festival line up has been released today with hundreds of top acts supporting the headliners Jay Z, Kings Of Leon and The Verve. Highlights of the three day event which takes place... Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:22:29 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41604 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/41587-jay-z-enjoys-studio-honeymoon After getting married, most people look forward to the honeymoon - well not rap icon Jay-Z! The Hip Hop genius was back in the studio just a day after he exchanged vows with his 'beautiful B' in New... Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:58:36 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41587 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/41566-jay-z-beyonce-officially-wed In this years least surprising showbiz story- Jay Z and Beyonce are officially married. The superstars got hitched on April 4 this month but until now the secretive couples nuptials were not confirmed... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:23:47 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41566 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/41541-jay-z-and-beyonce-fall-out Jay-Z and Beyonce have had a furious bust-up just two weeks into their marriage, claims The Mirror. The paper says the couple fell out at a Hollywood Bowl gig when Jigga slated his wifes track Crazy... Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:44:48 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41541 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/noel-gallagher/41513-noel-g-criticises-jay-z Noel Gallagher has told the BBC it is wrong for Glastonbury to have a hip hop headliner. Jay-Z is set for the pyramid stage at this Junes festival but the Oasis guitarist isnt sold on the idea. He said... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:03:25 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41513 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/41483-beyonce-pregnant A US website claims a big magazine will this week report that Beyonce is pregnant with Jay Zs child. Mediatakeout.com says that at least one Stateside celebrity publication will feature the story on... Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:46:26 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41483 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/41473-jay-z-playing-wireless Jay-Z is set to headline Wireless Festival on July 3 this summer. Arguably the worlds greatest rapper- he got married this Friday to Destinys Child singer Beyonce.  Jay will be supported at the... Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:25:31 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41473 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/41470-jay-z-and-beyonce-marry Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles have married this weekend, according to reports. Its claimed the rapper and former Destinys Child singer got hitched in New York City on Friday. Jigga and B's nuptials apparently... Sun, 06 Apr 2008 10:34:59 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41470 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/41462-beyonce-and-jay-z-to-marry Jay-Z and Beyonce are set to marry according to a report from the States. This is the millionth time its been rumoured the urban-music superstars would tie the knot but so far no marriages have been... Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:59:17 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41462 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/41457-jay-z-to-sign-massive-deal Jay-Z is set to sign a massive record and touring contract worth $150 Million, according to reports. Reputable sources say arguably the worlds best rapper is to take a deal with Live Nation- who have... Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:18:49 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41457 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/41393-jay-z-to-launch-new-label He quit his job as President and CEO of Def Jam Records last year and now Jay-Z is allegedly looking to start up a new record company as part of his latest project; Carter Music Group. He is reported... Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:30:24 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41393 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/41355-watch-jay-z-in-africa In between managing a clothing line, record label and his own career rapper Jay-Z found time to work for the UN, back in 2006. He visited South Africa and Angola to raise awareness of the decade long... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:13:14 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41355 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/41312-linkin-park-jay-zs-uk-show Linkin Park have revealed details of a one-off tour date in the UK with Jay Z this summer. This is the first time Linkin Parks touring festival Projekt Revolution has come to UK shores. As well as Jigga... Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:04:05 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41312 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/41267-jay-z-live-with-linkin Linkin Park fans went crazy last week in New York when Rap superstar Jay-Z joined the band for a two song encore.  At the end of the sold out gig in Madison Square Garden the collaboration lifted... Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:17:49 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41267 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/41181-jay-z-and-mary-j-team-up Rapper Jay-Z and soul icon Mary J. Blige have a treat in store for Hip Hop fans, the two legends will team up and embark on a 26-show arena tour dubbed Heart of the City arena tour. The shows are set... Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:15:40 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41181 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/41162-jay-z-releasing-new-album Rumours have been circulating on the web that Jay Z, may be working on Blueprint 3.  Just months after the release of American Gangster could it be true that Jay-z is readying new material? Anything... Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:46:08 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41162 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/41155-jay-z-to-headline-glasto Jay Z is set to headline Glastonbury this year, Michael Eavis has confirmed.  The New York hip hop star had been long rumoured for the hippy festival but it's now certain he'll be heading for Somerset... Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:43:22 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41155 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/41038-jay-z-for-glasto Jay-Z looks more likely to be headlining Glastonbury than Kanye West after farmer Michael Eavis dropped another big hint. Yesterday the festival-supremo said: I'm putting on a black American headliner... Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:05:45 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41038 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/40990-jay-z-and-beyonce-wed Jay Z and Beyonce have married in Paris according to one US website. Mediatakeout.com says the couple wed in a small ceremony in France and that they got the exciting info from a very close family member... Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:25:54 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40990 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/blue-magic Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:195399 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/40951-jay-z-to-be-dropped Hes got a great new album, a beautiful girlfriend and his own business empire but reports suggest Jay Z wont be head of a record label for much longer. Jigga is currently CEO of Def Jam Records but his... Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:11:45 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40951 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/40827-jay-z-s-love-for-indie Jay Z has revealed hes a fan of indie bands in a wide-ranging interview with The Guardian. He told them: What Radiohead did with their album (In Rainbows) was a genius idea. Im gonna pay $50 for it.... Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:58:14 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40827 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/40650-jay-z-s-gone-gangster Jay-Z has announced hes releasing a new album, just a year after his last Kingdom Come. The rapper decided to make the record after seeing American Gangster and has now cut an unofficial soundtrack to... Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:59:15 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40650 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/40106-jay-z-wants-beyonce Reports from the US suggest Jay-Z is trying to poach girlfriend Beyonce for his own label. The Destinys Child star is currently signed to SonyBMG but gossip mongers Page Six suggest Jay, real name Shawn... Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:05:29 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40106 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/39941-jay-z-down-to-98-problems-yet Successful rap career? Check. Beautiful fiance? Check. Blinging, international jet-setting lifestyle? You betcha. But life just got $204m better for Jay-Z with the announcement that hes selling his Rocawear... Wed, 07 Mar 2007 16:34:44 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39941 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/song-cry Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:135886 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/dirt-off-your-shoulder Tue, 02 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:29160 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/39636-no-invite-for-dash-at-jay-zbey-wedding Former Roc-A-Fella Records boss Damon Dash has revealed he wont be getting a wedding invite to his old pal and business partner Jay-Zs wedding. The pair famously parted ways after they sold their hip... Tue, 12 Dec 2006 15:36:05 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39636 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/beyonce/39606-bey-and-jay-z-to-marry Rumours are rife that mega music couple Beyonce and her man, Jay-Z are set to tie the knot in the next few days. According to a report in the New York Post, a bash Bey has planned for Hova's 37th birthday... Wed, 06 Dec 2006 11:25:27 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39606 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/change-clothes Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:26929 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/london-calling-encore-906 Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:120456 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/show-me-what-you-got Sun, 12 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:119086 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/video/excuse-me-miss Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:20650 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/39433-jay-z-too-vulgar-for-china According to reports in a Shanghai newspaper Jay-Z's upcoming gig in the Chinese city has been pulled. The country's Culture Ministry has allegedly deemed the rapper's lyrics too offensive. The state... Wed, 11 Oct 2006 11:58:10 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39433 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/39429-jay-z-gets-fbi-in-over-leaked-single Bosses at Def Jam are said to be red with rage after their president Jay-Z's new track 'Show Me What You Got' got leaked - so much so they're considering getting police in. A source at the label told... Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:11:19 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39429 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/nas/39413-nas-will-join-jay-z-on-tour-in-africa Nas has confimed he'll join Jay-Z in Africa on his 'The Global Express Tour'. "I would like to do the Africa thing because it's the most important thing for Africans to see two African-Americans... Thu, 05 Oct 2006 11:48:36 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39413 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/lupe-fiasco/39391-lupe-fiasco-why-i-no-showed-jay-z-bash Lupe Fiasco has told MTV UK he passed on attending the showbiz bash of the year in favour of an early night. Today the tabs are full of pics from Jay-Z's Royal Albert Hall after-show bash " from... Fri, 29 Sep 2006 10:27:23 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39391 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/gwyneth-paltrow/39387-gwynnie-sings-at-jay-z-gig Gwyneth Paltrow surprised fans at Jay-Zs Royal Albert Hall gig last night (September 26) by getting up on stage and unleashing her vocal talents. The surprise turn came just days after supermodel Kate... Thu, 28 Sep 2006 10:17:20 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39387 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/39377-jay-z-and-nas-together-at-last Jay Z blessed the stage at Wembley Arena on Saturday night (September 23) to a full-house of die-hard fans. And to the shock of most of them, Jay's arch enemy rapper Nas appeared on stage soon after,... Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:55:43 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39377 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/chris-martin/39375-chris-martin-to-perform-with-jay-z Chris Martin has confimed he will be one of the special guests performing at Jay-Z's Royal Albert Hall gig later this month. It was recently reported that Mr Coldplay has been helping out as a producer... Sat, 23 Sep 2006 00:05:00 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39375 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/39306-jay-z-to-play-posh-london-venue Jay-Z will put on the first ever hip hop show at the Royal Albert Hall. The hip hop heavyweight has just announced hell play the London venue on September 27 as part of his UK tour. Its bound to be a... Fri, 25 Aug 2006 11:58:37 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39306 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/39262-jay-z-teams-up-with-mtv-and-un Jay-Z held a press conference with U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan and MTV President Christina Norman last night to announce a partnership aimed at drawing attention to the world wide water crisis.... Thu, 10 Aug 2006 11:16:14 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39262 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/39153-pharrell-to-produce-jay-z Pharrell Williams and his production outfit The Neptunes are set to produce Jay-Zs new material, according to reports.The hit-makers, who are also working on the follow-up to their last N.E.R.D. album... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:41:24 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39153 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/39104-new-beef-jay-z-and-cristal Jay-Z has vowed to boycott Cristal champagne in both his professional and personal life, following their remarks about the hip-hop world.Hip-hop and Cristal have long gone hand-in-hand, with several... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:40:51 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39104 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/39098-jay-z-to-play-new-york-gig Jay-Z is to play New Yorks Radio City Music Hall on June 25 to mark the 10-year anniversary of his debut album.The gig, for which all 3000 tickets sold-out within two minutes of going on sale, will see... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:40:47 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39098 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/38730-jay-z-and-linkin-park-to-unite-for-grammys *REPORT FROM MTV.COM IN THE U.S*One of hip-hop's most valuable players will team up with some of rock's heaviest hitters in Los Angeles to mash up the stage at Wednesday's 48th annual Grammy Awards.The... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:36:52 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:38730 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/jay-z/38700-beef-off-the-menu-for-jay-z-and-nas Nas has ended years of bitter rivalry with Jay-Z by sensationally signing to his Def Jam label.Four years ago, at a gig for Hot 97, he publicly dissed Nas and kicked off one of the most famous feuds... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:36:28 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:38700 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/trl-uk/38458-jay-z-i-had-to-help-new-orleans Jay-Z has spoken about the tragedy in New Orleans, saying he had no choice but to help the victims by donating loads of cash.Speaking as a guest on today's TRL, the rap legend, who was accompanied on... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:31:37 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:38458 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/vmas/38264-vmas-2004-jay-z-gets-a-ribbing Not only did Jay-Z pick up loads of gongs at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards, he got a good ribbing there too. Jay, who won four out of six nominations for his '99 Problems' video, was sitting next to... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:25:25 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:38264 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/vmas/38219-jay-z-tops-vma-2004-nominations Nominations have just been unveiled for this year's MTV Video Music Awards, and it's Jay-Z in poll position.The rap superstar's '99 Problems' video is up for a massive six nominations. Hot on Jay's heels... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:24:43 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:38219 http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/eminem/38019-police-spying-on-rappers Despite denials from the New York Police Department that a "hip-hop division" exists to keep an eye on rap stars, a press report on March 9 suggested that the department does indeed run such... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:22:06 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:38019