Jay-Z News

There were mash-ups before The Grey Album . And there will be mash-ups in the future.

The Gnarls Barkley collaboration didn't bring producer Danger Mouse to the top of the British charts for the first time, but it did mark his debut as the pilot of a hit record.

Embodying the rags-to-riches rap dream, Jay-Z pulled himself up by his bootstraps as a youth to eventually become the reigning rapper of New York City and, in turn, a major-label executive following his short-lived retirement from music-making. In the wake of his 1996 debut, Reasonable Doubt, Jay-Z's albums sold millions upon millions with each ...

I love you." Now it seems the star who wed Jay-Z in a secret ceremony in 2008, is slightly regretting having said "I love you". "He was shocked.

Rap mogul Damon Dash is moving into the art world - he's set to open his own gallery in New York.

Beyonce became the most decorated female on a Grammy night as she collected six trophies, including song of the year for her anthem "Single Ladies ," but it was another diva - Taylor Swift - who nabbed the top honor, album of the year, for her best-selling "Fearless." Swift, who won a total of four awards, jumped around like the 20-year-old kid ...

Jay-Z filed a lawsuit in Federal Court in New York claiming that Highland Capital Management is attempting to bleed him over a hotel that was never opened.

"For The Blueprint , Jay-Z literally just walked into the studio one day and was like, 'Anybody got some beats?'" Last Thursday, when producer Justin "Just Blaze" Smith announced he was closing shop at Baseline Studios , longtime recording homebase for Roc-A-Fella Records and other hip-hop and R&B luminaries, it marked not just the end of an era ...

Jay-Z, the rap music artist, on Wednesday sued an investment firm and a bank, accusing them of trying to "bleed" $3.7 million from him over a loan to help him build a hotel on Manhattan's west side.

THERE was more evidence of America's fixation with Susan Boyle last night as the West Lothian singer was credited by Grammys host Stephen Colbert with "saving" the recording industry.

Nominees in the top Grammy categories picked up early awards in their respective genres Sunday during the awards pre-telecast from Los Angeles' Staples Center.

Michael Jackson's eldest two children, Prince Michael, 12, and 11-year-old Paris, paid tribute to their late father as they accepted a lifetime achievement award on behalf of him at last night's Grammys .

At first blush, John, Paul, George and Ola Dirty Bastard dona t seem to go together.

County music star Taylor Swift accepts the album of the year award at the Grammy award ceremony Sunday at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Broadway's latest trend - celebrity producers. Elton John says he and his partner, David Furnish, have joined the producing team of "Next Fall," the Broadway-bound play by Geoffrey Nauffts.

Drake , Eminem and Lil' Wayne perform at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Jan.

Caption: Rihanna The 2010 Annual Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party held at the Beverly Hilton - Arrivals Beverly Hills, USA .... RIHANNA bravely walked the red carpet at Sunday's Grammys without a date - a year after she was attacked by her ex-boyfriend CHRIS BROWN at a pre-awards party for the event last year .

Taylor Swift's "Fearless" was named Grammy album of the year and also picked up three other awards Sunday night, including best country album.

The new year brings with it more high-profile concerts to mention, some with staggering price tags.

January 2010, Los Angeles -For most hip hop aficionados, Havoc Da Mouthpiece's claim to fame goes back to the pioneer days of the west coast's gangsta' hip hop era when he was the frontman for the rap crew South Central Cartel, and west coast rap duo Havoc and Prodeje.