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Jay-Z’s Security Shoves Fan Off Stage

Sam — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:56:14 +0000

Jay-Z’s security team made quick work of a stage crasher during the rapper’s concert in Washington DC last week by bull rushing the guy off of the stage before the fan even knew what hit him. Jay and Memphis Bleek were in the middle of a performance when everything went down and continued rapping as their bodyguard sent the stage crasher flying off. A security guard on the ground tried to catch the guy but both just ended up taking a nasty fall. Here’s to hoping that no one ends up getting slapped with a lawsuit. Though the guards were in the right by getting him off the stage, I’m just not sure if brute force was the best way.

Rihanna Breaks Beyonce’s Record

Sam — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:21:28 +0000

Rihanna’s new single ‘Rude Boy’ is the 14th track from the Barbadian singer to make its way on the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 singles. That officially breaks Beyonce’s record of having the most Top 10s by a female artist in a decade. Rihanna is now even with Ludacris and is only second to Jay-Z who has 15 Top 10s. I am absolutely thrilled for her even though I’m not into the current music that she has. I hope that her upcoming release is much better. I also hope that Beyonce doesn’t resurrect Sasha Fierce or she might get her title back.

Jay-Z finally sits down with the president

Sam — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:24:20 +0000

After so many wasted opportunities and declined invitations, it seems Jay-Z finally found the time in his busy schedule to go and have a chat with president Barrack Obama. It probably wasn’t the lunch the president was hoping for, but Jay-Z was probably pretty strapped for time since he was just in the neighborhood so to speak as he had a concert in Washington DC. Of course the fact that the meeting was brief didn’t stop Jay-Z from telling his concert audience that he finally got to have a chat with one of his biggest fans, President Barrack Obama. There’s a real ham for you!

Paul McCartney on Tour

Sam — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:40:55 +0000

Sir Paul McCartney will be performing his first ever solo stadium tour in the UK this coming summer. The 67-year old Beatles legend will also be headlining Hard Rock Calling and then the Isle of Wight music festival with Jay-Z and The Strokes. The singer said “It’s always brilliant to play for the home crowd and these dates are the ones that me and the band are really excited about. This will be my first show on the Isle of Wight and I’m looking forward to a rollicking night of rock ‘n’ roll. I always remember hearing such great things about this festival and it has such a sense of history with the likes of Jimi Hendrix playing there the first time round.”

Lil’ Wayne’s last bout of freedom

Sam — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:22:39 +0000

With only one week left until he goes off to pay his debt to society, it seems that Lil’ Wayne is determined to live it up to the best of his ability… even though those around him aren’t very thrilled about it. After attending Jay-Z’s show, the rapper apparently went to the premiere party of “Brooklyn’s Party”, but he didn’t go alone. Lil’ Wayne apparently showed up at the party with six other guys and when security wouldn’t let them all in, his short fuse kind of started burning… and it would’ve almost made a big boom if the movie’s producer hadn’t calmed his spirits. Lil’ Wayne may very well get a good healthy extension on his term before he even starts it if he keeps this up.

Jay-Z Wants Lily Allen

Sam — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:09:02 +0000

Jay-Z apparently wants to collaborate with British train wreck of a singer Lily Allen. The rapper recently spoke with BBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat and told the media that he plans to collaborate with the drunkard for the Wireless Festival. Jay-Z said “I spoke to Lily Allen. I’m trying to get her for Wireless. Hopefully that goes through. I bum-rushed them in the corner where they can’t say no. I know her for a minute (sic). I think she’s a great artist. I respect her. We just haven’t (collaborated) yet.” I like Jay-Z’s music but I am completely uninterested if ever he does partner up with Lily.

2010 BRIT Awards Winners

Sam — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:50:54 +0000

Lady GaGa Won tree Brit Awards

2010 BRIT Awards Winners Full List
British Breakthrugh Act
JLS
Flrence and the Machine
Friendly Fires
La Rux
Pixie Ltt

British Female Sl Artist
Lily Allen
Bat Fr Lashes
Flrence and the Machine
Lena Lewis
Pixie Ltt

British Grup
Kasabian
Dves
Friendly Fires
JLS
Muse

British Male Sl Artist
Dizzee Rascal
Calvin Harris
MIKA
Pal Nutini
Rbbie Williams

British Single
JLS – Beat Again
Alesha Dixn – Breathe Slw
Tai Cruz – Break Yur Heart
Pixie Ltt – Mama D
Lily Allen – The Fear
La Rux – In Fr The Kill
Je McElderry – The Climb
Cheryl Cle – Fight Fr This Lve
Alexandra Burke – Bad Bys
Tinchy Stryder featuring N-Dubz – Number 1

BRITs Album f 30 Years
asis – (What’s the Stry) Mrning Glry?
The Verve – Urban Hymns
Sade – Diamnd Life
Phil Cllins – N Jacket Required
Cldplay – A Rush f Bld T The Head
Keane – Hpes & Fears
Duffy – Rckferry
Dire Straits – Brthers In Arms
Did – N Angel
Travis – The Man Wh

Critics’ Chice
Ellie Gulding
Delphic
Marina and the Diamnds

Internatinal Album
Lady GaGa – The Fame
Animal Cllective – Merriweather Pst Pavilin
Black Eyed Peas – The End
Empire f The Sun – Walking n a Dream
Jay-Z – The Blueprint 3

Internatinal Breakthrugh Act
Lady GaGa
Animal Cllective
Daniel Merriweather
Empire f The Sun
Taylr Swift

Internatinal Female Sl Artist
Lady GaGa
Ladyhawke
Nrah Jnes
Rihanna
Shakira

Internatinal Male Sl Artist
Jay-Z
Bruce Springsteen
Eminem
Michael Buble
Seasick Steve

MasterCard British Album
Flrence and the Machine – Lungs
Dizzee Rascal – Tngue n’Cheek
Kasabian – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
Lily Allen – It’s Nt Me, It’s Yu
Pal Nutini – Sunny Side Up

utstanding Cntributin Award
Rbbie Williams

The BRITs Hits 30
Spice Girls – Wannabe, Wh D Yu Think Yu Are
Bee Gees – Stayin’ Alive, Hw Deep is Yur Lve
Take That – Beatles Medley
Scissr Sisters – Take Yur Mama
Rbbie Williams & Tm Jnes – The Full Mnty Medley
Pet Shp Bys – G West
Paul McCartney – Live And Let Die
Michael Jacksn – Earth Sng
Kylie Mingue – Can’t Get Yu ut f my Head
Kanye West – Glddigger
Girls Alud – The Prmise
Eurythmics & Stevie Wnder – Angel
Cldplay – Clcks
Brs – I we Yu Nthing
Wh – Wh Are Yu Lyrics

More Stars Joining Haiti Telethon

Sam — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:30:35 +0000

Brad Pitt and Robert Pattinson will also be joining the two-hour Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief telethon that begins at 8PM ET tonight. The 46-year old ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ actor and 23-year old ‘Twilight’ hunk will be joining the ranks of Madonna, Leonardo DiCaprio, Nicole Kidman, Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and many other stars. The event is actually a collaboration between George Clooney and MTV Networks and will air on several channels. Beyonce, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Bono and Madonna are just some of the singers who have been confirmed to be performing during the special. Tune in to the telethon and give what you can to help save a life.

Jay-Z and Bono Record Song for Haiti

Sam — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:08:31 +0000

Producer Swizz Beatz got in contact with both Jay-Z and Bono to record a charity single for Haiti and the earthquake relief effort. U2’s guitarist The Edge talked more about the project saying “Last night we wrote a song. Bono got a call from a producer, Swizz. He and Jay-Z wanted to do something for Haiti. So, Bono came up with the phrase on the phone, and last night we were here, we wrote a song – finished, recorded and send (sic) back to them. So, that might be the next thing you hear from us!” I can’t wait to hear it.

2010 BRIT Awards Nominees

Sam — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:53:41 +0000

List of BRIT Awards Nominees for 2010

British Female Solo Artist
Bat for Lashes
Florence & the Machine
Leona Lewis
Lily Allen
Pixie Lott

British Male Solo Artist
Calvin Harris
Dizzee Rascal
Mika
Paolo Nutini
Robbie Williams

British Breakthrough Act
Florence & the Machine
Friendly Fires
JLS
La Roux
Pixie Lott

British Group
Doves
Friendly Fires
JLS
Kasabian
Muse

MasterCard British Album
Dizzee Rascal – Tongue n’Cheek
Florence & the Machine – Lungs
Kasabian – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
Lily Allen – It’s Not Me, It’s You
Paolo Nutini – Sunny Side Up

British Single
Alesha Dixon – Breathe Slow
Alexandra Burke featuring Flo Rida – Bad Boys
Cheryl Cole – Fight For This Love
Joe McElderry – The Climb
JLS – Beat Again
La Roux – In For The Kill
Lily Allen – The Fear
Pixie Lott – Mama Do
Taio Cruz – Break Your Heart
Tinchy Stryder featuring N-Dubz – Number 1

Critics’ Choice
Ellie Goulding
Delphic
Marina and the Diamonds

BRITs Album of 30 Years
Coldplay – A Rush of Blood to the Head
Dido – No Angel
Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms
Duffy – Rockferry
Keane – Hopes & Fears
Oasis – (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?
Phil Collins – No Jacket Required
Sade – Diamond Life
The Verve – Urban Hymns
Travis – The Man Who

International Female Solo Artist
Lady Gaga
Ladyhawke
Norah Jones
Rihanna
Shakira

International Male Solo Artist
Bruce Springsteen
Eminem
Jay-Z
Michael Buble
Seasick Steve

International Album
Animal Collective – Merriweather Post Pavilion
Black Eyed Peas – The End
Empire of the Sun – Walking on a Dream
Jay-Z – The Blueprint 3
Lady Gaga – The Fame

International Breakthrough Act
Animal Collective
Daniel Merriweather
Empire of the Sun
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift

Outstanding Contribution Award
Robbie Williams

Beyonce makes a deal for Vegas shows

Sam — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:26:16 +0000

It seems this is Beyonce’s idea of some time off: doing a few regular shows in Las Vegas. Actually, it’s probably going to be more than just a few, especially given the honoraries Beyonce’s getting in this deal: 750 000 per performance. Ok, so maybe the vacation/ retirement can wait, that’s what Beyonce is probably thinking right now. Maybe after this last big push she will finally decide to settle down, buy herself and Jay-Z a small island somewhere and just live out the rest of their days in peace and harmony… but then again, who could pass up the glitz and glamour and character mutilation of showbiz?

Jay-Z Signs the Ting Tings

Sam — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:08:49 +0000

The Ting Tings are set to begin production on their sophomore album and they will be getting some very influential help. The British indie band has just signed on to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation record label, in which the famed rapper will make their follow up to ‘We Started Nothing’ something to talk about. A source said “Jay is hoping to lend his production skills to some of the new material. The Staccato rhythmic style of The Ting Tings sits well with what he does best, so that was the attraction. Jay can make them one of the biggest British bands in America.” The members of the group, Katie White and Jules de Martino, are said to be thrilled but are homesick. It will be all worth it I’m sure.

2009 BET Hip Hop Awards Winners

Sam — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:20:30 +0000

Jay-Z won 4 times
Winners List 2009 BET Hip Hop Awards:
Verizon People’s Champ Award – Fabulous Ft. The Dream – Throw it in the Bag
Best Hip Hop Collabo – T.I. FT Rihanna – Live Your Life
Lyricist of the Year – Jay-Z
Producer of the Year – Kanye West
CD of the Year – T.I. – Paper Trail
Best Hip Hop Video – T.I. FT Rihanna – Live Your Life
DJ of the Year – DJ AM
Made-You-Look Award – Kanye West
Best Live Performer – Jay-Z
Video Director – Hype Williams
Track of the Year – Young Money – Every Girl
Rookie of the Year – Drake
MVP of the Year – Jay-Z
Hustler of the Year – Jay-Z
Best Hip Hop Blog Site – All Hip Hop.com

Jay-Z Reads Books

Sam — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:34:07 +0000

We all know the music and media that our favorite celebrities are into but do you know about the books that influenced them? Jay-Z has provided O Magazine with the six books that “absolutely made a difference” in his life. The rapper lists his favorites as ‘The Seat of the Soul’ by Gary Zukav, ‘The Celestine Prophecy’ by James Redfield, ‘The Odyssey’ by Homer, ‘Outliers’ by Malcolm Gladwell, ‘Purple Cow’ by Seth Godin and ‘Nigger’ by Dick Gregory. I’m kind of surprised by some of his picks. Those are deep stuff man. I didn’t even know that he’s into that type of stuff.

Jay-Z Loves Coldplay

Sam — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:04:29 +0000

The Jay-Z and Coldplay tour hit up Wembley Stadium in London last weekend and the rapper ambushed his good friend Chris Martin with a hug while the band’s lead singer was playing the piano. A concertgoer said “It was a strange moment. Everyone went wild when Jay-Z joined the boys on stage but seeing him grab Chris away from the piano and onto the floor was a bit weird to say the least.” The two then rolled around on the stage floor for some time before Jay-Z let Chris continue on with the show. I wonder if anyone was able to get a video of this.