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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/rihanna/news/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/artists/rihanna/news/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/news/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/events/emas/news/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/artists/jay-z/video/empire-state-of-mind-live-at-emas Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:43:38 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:453772 http://www.mtv.co.uk/events/emas/news/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/events/emas/news/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/events/emas/news/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/events/emas/news/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/events/emas/news/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/events/emas/news/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/events/emas/news/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/events/emas/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/lil-wayne/news/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/events/emas/news/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/artists/jay-sean/news/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/events/emas/news/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/artists/beyonce/news/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/artists/kanye-west/news/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/artists/lil-wayne/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/paramore/news/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/artists/50-cent/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/diddy/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/nas/news/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/artists/madonna/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/mos-def/news/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/events/emas/news/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/artists/muse/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/kanye-west/news/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/artists/rihanna/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/lil-mama/news/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/artists/timbaland/news/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/artists/pixie-lott/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/events/vmas/news/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/artists/rihanna/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/events/vmas/news/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/artists/miley-cyrus/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/events/mtv-africa-music-awards/news/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/events/vmas/news/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/artists/beyonce/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/events/vmas/news/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/artists/alexandra-burke/news/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/events/vmas/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/shows/vmas-0/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/beastie-boys/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/estelle/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/50-cent/news/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/artists/florence-and-the-machine/news/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/artists/rihanna/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/beyonce/news/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/artists/kanye-west/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/rihanna/news/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/artists/rihanna/news/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/artists/50-cent/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/beyonce/news/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/artists/beyonce/news/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/artists/kanye-west/news/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/artists/coldplay/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/encore-0 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:281894 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/news/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/artists/oasis/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/the-game/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/beyonce/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/timbaland/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/events/glastonbury-festival/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/beyonce/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/beyonce/news/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/artists/usher/news/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/artists/coldplay/news/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/events/glastonbury-festival/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/noel-gallagher/news/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/artists/beyonce/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/beyonce/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/beyonce/news/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/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/nas/news/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/artists/lupe-fiasco/news/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/artists/gwyneth-paltrow/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/chris-martin/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/artists/jay-z/news/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/shows/trl-uk/news/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/shows/vmas/news/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/shows/vmas/news/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/artists/eminem/news/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