Jay-Z

Jay-Z Leaves Fans Hanging, Cancels Remaining 2009 "Blueprint 3" Shows

source: SOHH

Hip-hop star Jay-Z says N.E.R.D, Wale and J.Cole are to join him throughout his upcoming North American concert tour. The Live Nation-produced tour is scheduled to make 24 stops at a mix of college campus arenas and traditional venues across North America, starting at Penn State University O...

Published Mon, Nov 16

Jay-Z Reportedly Signs Roc Nation's First Rock Group

source: SOHH

Jay-Z's Live Nation-backed Roc Nation, which has a distribution deal with Sony Music, has inked British pop-rockers The Tings Tings, now at work on their sophomore album. The rapper apparently plans to work with the group on the recording. (Hits Daily Double) Speculation began to grow ea...

Published Mon, Nov 16

Jay-Z & Young Jeezy Set For 2010 North American Tour

source: BET.com

Find out if Jay-Z and Young Jeezy are coming to your town in 2010.Directly on the heels of his college “Blueprint 3″ tour, Young Hova and Live Nation announce the 2010 North American Blueprint 3 excursion. However, instead of listing N.E.R.D, Wale and J.Cole as opening acts, Young Jeezy has been...

Published Thu, Nov 5

Jay-Z: 'This a call to arms!'

source: EducationGuardian.co.uk

Over here Jay-Z is best known for his triumphant 2008 Glastonbury performance, after the rock'n'roll bores ruled that a rapper shouldn't be headlining the UK's premier music festival. • Run This Town is out on Mon; The Blueprint 3 is out on 14 Sep

Published Fri, Aug 28

So What Is Jay-Z Up To, Anyway?

source: Idolator

Last week, it came to light that Jay-Z had bought the rights to his long-in-the-works album The Blueprint 3 back from Def Jam, the label where he served as president from 2004-2007. The album was his final commitment to his Def Jam contract, and he's now free to put it out on his Live Nation-ba...

Published Thu, May 28

20 Best Moments of 2008 for Beyoncé & Jay-Z

source: Beyonce Knowles Fan Site

19. Beyoncé Appears on Oprah 15. Beyoncé and Jay-Z Accept Charity Awards 11. Jay-Z Opens Doors by Appearing at Glastonbury Festival 7. Jay-Z Creates New Record Label 4. Jay-Z Signs Deal With Live Nation 2. Beyoncé and Jay-Z Nominated for Grammy Awards 1. Beyoncé and Jay-Z Get Married!

Published Fri, Jan 2

Blur, Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen For Glastonbury 2009

source: MOG

Blur, Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen have all been confirmed as the headliners for next year’s Glastonbury festival. The announcement comes after thousands of fans were angered about this year’s festival and the choice of rapper Jay-Z as headliner.

Published Mon, Dec 29

Rate 08: This year just gone: April 2008

source: xrrf (Blogspot)

Although they weren't blaming Jay-Z, Glastonbury had so many tickets unsold it had to reopen ticket registration. Also in difficulties was Bez, bankrupt again. Who was to blame for the fuss over Bryan Ferry and his admiration for aspects of Nazi aesthetics? Why, political correctness, o...

Published Mon, Dec 22