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Alex Rodriguez Introduces Jay-Z & Alicia’s “Empire State Of Mind” @ AMA

Castina — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:39:26 +0000

New York’s own Jay-Z and Alicia Keys got World Series champ Alex Rodriguez — better known these days as Kate Hudson’s manbag — to introduce their live performance of the Big Apple’s new anthem, “Empire State of Mind,” at the 2009 AMAs Sunday.

Luckily for everyone, there were no guest appearances from Lil Mama.

Miley Cyrus Has Never Heard A Jay-Z Song

Castina — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:44:12 +0000

Don’t let the name dropping fool you — Miley Cyrus is no fan of Hova. In a new interview, the Teen Queen claims that despite referencing Jay-Z in the first verse of her hit single “Party In The USA,” she’s never actually heard a song by the Grammy-winning rapper, whose career spans more than decade. So what gives?

Apparently, Miles doesn’t “listen to pop music.”

Perhaps we’re missing something here, but doesn’t she sing pop music? And sure hip-hop isn’t as rugged as it was during the Biggie/Pac era, but Lil Wayne qualifies as a pop star now?

“I’ve never heard a Jay-Z song. I don’t listen to pop music,” Miley remarked. “['Party in the U.S.A.'] is not even my style of music. I’m really blessed for it to have done as well as it has. Totally blessed. God has definitely put me in an amazing position with amazing people.”

She added, “Honestly, I picked that song because I needed something to go with my clothing line. I didn’t write it [and] I didn’t expect it to be popular, originally. It was just something that I wanted to do and I needed some songs and it turned out for the best….”

U2 Jay-Z Perform Berlin Wall 20th Anniversary Concert MTV EMAs [VIDEO]

Castina — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:15:47 +0000

U2 and Jay-Z performed “Sunday Bloody Sunday” during a concert in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany on Thursday. U2 performed a free concert in collaboration with MTV Europe Music Awards to help the city celebrate 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Beyonce Thanks Jay-Z “For Putting A Ring On It” During MTV Europe Music Awards

Castina — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:05:01 +0000

Beyonce picked up awards for Best Song for “Halo” and Best Female and Best Video for “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” at Thursday’s MTV Europe Music Awards in Berlin — but there was only one person she wanted to thank. Beyonce thanked her husband, Jay-Z, who also performed at the event, while accepting a prize for her hit single and video “Single Ladies,” according to MTV U.K.

“There is only one person I want to thank and that is Jay for putting a ring on it,” she said.

Jay-Z Alicia Keys World Series Game 2 Performance VIDEO (”Empire State Of Mind”)

Castina — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:15:41 +0000

After a 24-hour delay, Brooklyn native Jay-Z and Harlem’s own Alicia Keys got to perform their hit hometown anthem, “Empire State of Mind,” before Game 2 of the World Series between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies the Bronx on Thursday night.

Jay-Z & Alicia Keys To Perform “Empire State Of Mind” During Game One Of World Series

Castina — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:08:51 +0000

Jay-Z and Alicia Keys are set to perform their hit anthem “Empire State of Mind” as the New York Yankees take on defending World Series champs, the Philadelphia Phillies, in Game 1 of the 2009 World Series in Bronx, NY on Wednesday night.

Jay-Z Defends Kanye West After VMAs Outburst

Castina — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:01:24 +0000

Jay-Z is defending Kanye West and his tacky outburst at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City last weekend, chalking his former protege’s behavior up to “passion.” Uh-huh….we’ll believe that when pigs have wings.

Kanye has been under fire since her famously interrupted 19-year-old country star Taylor Swift as she was accepting her Best Female Video Moonman to tell the audience that the award should have gone to Jay-Z’s wife, R&B diva Beyonce.

“He’s just a super-passionate person,” Jay said speaking to the BBC Radio 1’s Jo Whiley on Friday.

Nonetheless, Jay-Z admits the incident was “inappropriate at the time.”

“Of course it was rude because it was her moment but that’s the way he really felt.” But he added, “I think it was rude but the way they’re treating him… He’s on the cover of every paper. He didn’t kill anybody. No one got harmed.”

Jay-Z To Overtake Elvis Presely Billboard Record

Castina — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:06:17 +0000

Jay-Z is set to overtake Elvis’ record in album charttoppers. The hip-hop legend could soon overtake the King of Rock n’ Roll as the solo artist with the most charttoppers in Billboard history.

Jay’s new disc, The Blueprint 3, will likely be his eleventh No. 1 album, taking him past the “Jailhouse Rock” hitmaker’s record of ten number ones. The LP, which features hits like “Run This Town” and “Death of Autotune,” has moved 476,000 copies.

In the meantime, The Beatles remain the most successful act on the US chart, earning 19 US No. 1 albums.

Jay-Z, Kanye West, Rihanna “Run This Town” On “The Jay Leno Show” (VIDEO)

Castina — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:26:39 +0000

In case you missed it, here’s a video of Jay-Z, Kanye, and Rihanna performing their hit single “Run This Town” on the inaugural episode of NBC’s The Jay Leno Show on Monday.

In related news, what did you guys think of Jay’s first show in primetime? Did you find the series promising, or do you need to see more?

Jay-Z Beyonce Date Night = Sunday Night Pizza In Brooklyn

Castina — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:11:59 +0000

Jay-Z has worked hard to keep the intimate details of his marriage to R&B star Beyonce private, but leave it to the Queen of Talk to convince the hip-hop mogul to open up –at least about date night!

“I’m gonna get killed for this, but I’ll tell you anyway,” Hov reveals in a new interview for the October issue of Oprah Magazine. “There’s a great pizza spot we go to every Sunday. It’s our tradition. It’s a small place in Brooklyn, you can bring your own wine, and there are candles there. It’s a nice date.”

Jay-Z will release his much-anticipated new album, The Blueprint 3, on Fri., Sept. 11.