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Jay-Z to perform at 2010 Brit Awards

November 24, 2009
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US rapper Jay-Z has signed up to perform at the Brit Awards next year, according to reports.


The 39-year-old hip-hop star will reportedly take the stage at the awards bash in the UK, in February, to perform a medley of his hits with a special guest or two.


It is thought he could bring A-list pals including Alicia Keys, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin or even wife Beyoncé along for his set at the show.


He has already performed at the MTV Video Music Awards and MTV Europe Music Awards this year, playing hit single Empire State Of Mind.


Robbie Williams has already been confirmed to perform at the Brits and is being touted to receive the Outstanding Contrib .....

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Rapper Jay-Z reportedly refused to be pictured with a group of Victoria's Secret models at a recent fashion show in case he upset wife Beyonce

November 23, 2009
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Rapper Jay-Z reportedly refused to be pictured with a group of Victoria's Secret models at a recent fashion show in case he upset wife Beyonce.


The 39-year-old rap star would not walk the red carpet or pose with the group of beauties as he didn't want to annoy his wife and singer Beyonce, 28.


A source said to UK newspaper Daily Star: "He explained it was out of respect for Beyonce."


It is claimed that the Empire State Of Mind star demanded that he have his own booth at the after-party so he could avoid any women there to tempt him.



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Rapper Jay-Z reportedly challenged British boyband JLS to a drink-off after meeting them at a London club

November 17, 2009
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Rapper Jay-Z reportedly challenged British boyband JLS to a drink-off after meeting them at a London club.


The UK band were at London's Whisky Mist club celebrating after they beat Robbie Williams to the number-one UK album spot.


They then bumped into singer Beyonce, 28, and her hubby Jay-Z, who allegedly wanted to see if the boys could handle their drink.


A source said to UK newspaper Metro: "They found themselves in drinking mayhem because Jay-Z wanted to see what they were made of and kept sending over magnums of his own brand of Ace of Spade fizz.


"Everytime they'd order something he'd send them over more. The hiccups kicked in when they discovered they .....

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Jay-Z and Will Smith to pump millions into Broadway show

October 23, 2009
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Jay-Z and Will Smith are set to pump a combined $3million into a musical about Nigerian musician and political activist, Fela Kuti.


The rapper and the Hollywood star believe the Broadway show - called Fela! - will be a smash hit.


The Bill T. Jones production proved popular and won critical acclaim when it appeared off-Broadway last year.


New York Post theatre critic Michael Riedel wrote: "An aggressive Fela! blitz featuring Smith and Jay-Z - with perhaps an assist from [wife] Beyoncé, who also adores the show - should give the box office a kick. The musical needs all the exposure Jay-Z and Will-S can generate."


Kuti died in 1997 at the age of 58.


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Jay-Z's feud with Oasis star Noel Gallagher could get worse

October 6, 2009
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Jay-Z's feud with Oasis star Noel Gallagher could get a lot worse as the rapper has revealed he wants to work with Noel's estranged brother Liam.


The 39-year-old rapper fell out with the Oasis guitarist last year when Jay-Z headlined Glastonbury Festival and Noel questioned his addition to the line-up.


Jay-Z sang one of the band's tracks, Wonderwall, at the festival.


Noel has since left Oasis and Jay-Z has revealed his intentions to work with Liam.


He said: "I hear Snoop Dogg might be teaming up with Noel. If that's the case, then I would love to work with Liam. Their music is tight and I think we could blend our styles well.


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Jay-Z to play show at Alexandra Palace

October 5, 2009
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Rapper Jay-Z is to play the only major venue in London that he hasn't performed at with a show at Alexandra Palace.


The 39-year-old rapper will be playing a gig at the venue in north London on November 4, and it is expected to be an instant sell-out when the 9,000 standing tickets go on sale.


Promoters said that they are expecting "surprise guests" when he comes to town.


Tickets for his gig at the Roundhouse reportedly sold out in 20 seconds.


A spokesman for promoters Live Nation said: "If you missed out on a ticket for the Roundhouse, you better be quick in getting one of these when they go on sale on Friday."



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Jay-Z tells of scars left by his dad's walk-out

September 24, 2009

Jay-Z has opened up about his dad walking out on him as an 11-year-old in an emotional new interview.


The music mogul went back to Marcy Projects - the poor Brooklyn neighbourhood he grew up in - as he talked about his childhood, his success in the business world and his relationship with wife Beyonce.


Jay-Z, born Shawn Corey Carter, told Oprah Winfrey his father's desertion left a deep mark on his life.


“Your father is like your hero,” the 39-year-old rapper said. “That's someone I was in love with, that is my world. I wanted to be like him, walk like him and talk like him.


“So for that to be removed, for him to leave my house, my l .....

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Rapper Jay-Z has revealed he would like to work with Irish band U2's frontman Bono

September 24, 2009
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Rapper Jay-Z has revealed he would like to work with Irish band U2's frontman Bono.


The 39-year-old rapper, who is promoting his new album The Blueprint 3, said that the Irish singer is on his wish list of performers to work with.


Talking about the singer, he said: "Bono would be a great person to work with. I think he's cool."


He added to website MusicOMH.com: "He does so many things. He's had longevity, he's made classic albums, he's still relevant right now and he does so much for the world. He's a complete human being."


Jay-Z has worked with a number of stars on his new album including Rihanna and Kanye West on the single Run This Town.


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Jay-Z explodes after MTV stage invasion

September 20, 2009
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Jay-Z went “ballistic” after rapper Lil Mama jumped on stage as he performed at an awards show, sources say.


The hip-hop star closed last week's MTV Video Music Awards by doing a duet with Alicia Keys.


But he was interrupted when the female performer managed to clamber on to the stage next to them.


And while he kept his cool as the cameras rolled, he was less than happy when he finished.


A source said: "He went ballistic. He was screaming at the MTV producers about the lack of security. He apparently thought at first she was just a fan.”


“[His wife] Beyoncé finally calmed him down."



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Jay-Z - Kanye West's outburst down to him being "passionate"

September 18, 2009
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Rapper Jay-Z has said Kanye West's outburst at the VMAs is down to him being a "passionate" person.


Kanye, 32, caused controversy at the recent MTV Video Music Awards when he interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech for Best Female Video and said that fellow nominee Beyonce has "one of the best videos of all time".


Jay-Z said: "He's like my little brother. I mean I pretty much introduced him."


The 39-year-old rapper revealed his thoughts on the incident and said: "First it was rude, because it was her moment."


But Jay-Z added that the whole incident had been a bit "blown up" and he said: "I think it was rude. But I think the way he was treated, it was o .....

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