Pop/R&B diva Janet Jackson is set to be featured in an hour-long exclusive interview with ABC News correspondent Robin Roberts on November 18th. This will be her first extended sit-down interview with her brother Michael’s death back in June. Janet’s Number Ones greatest hits compilation drops November 17th and the interview will air the next day. Number Ones is a two disc feature-set of her biggest hit singles, and will include a new track called “Make Me,” which is a tribute to her late brother’s smash single “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough.”

Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z says that if he had to choose to do one thing before he died, he would love to fly to the moon! The Grammy Award winning rapper told Gotham Magazine that he’s accomplished a lot in his liftime, but he’d love to “Go to the moon.”

CONTINUE READING

Jay-Z is on the cover of Gotham Magazine this month after celebrating his 11th number one album, The Blueprint 3, topping this year’s Forbes list of earnings in hip-hop, and also starting a new chapter of manhood with turning 40 next month. In the issue, Jay-Z talks a little bit about his self-esteem at this moment and about his short-temper:

“I don’t dislike anything about myself,” he says. “I know this sounds a little arrogant but I really accept what God has given me. I’ve got a short temper but I work on controlling it. I can say inappropriate things because I believe them to be true and sometimes that can be hurtful to others. But I think in the long run it is more helpful.”

CONTINUE READING

Being over 8,000 miles away from New York City didn’t stop Jay-Z from repping his hometown to the fullest when he performed his hit single “Empire State of Mind” from his latest album Blueprint 3 Thursday night (Nov 5) in Berlin Germany at the O2 Arena for the 2009 EMAs (Europe Music Awards).

Alicia Keys is featured on the track and music video but was unable to make it to Germany to perform the song with Jay, so his new artist Bridget Kelly filled in and to tell you the truth, homegirl could really give Alicia a run for her money! The 21-year-old LaGuardia High School graduate is signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label. For more information on her, follow her on Twitter.

Continue reading for the video!!

CONTINUE READING

Rapper Jay-Z, pictured above signing autographs for fans outside MuchMusic Headquarters in Toronto, Canada, hit up MuchOnDemand this past Saturday (Oct 31) to discuss his new album, The Bluepring 3, among other things including his current Blueprint 3 album promo tour, which went down at the Air Canada Centre later that night.

Wale, Pharrell Williams and Rhea were also in the building. Continue reading for the rest of the pics!

CONTINUE READING

Radio personality Charlamagne was let go from his post at Philadelphia radio station 100.3 The Beat and our peoples over at Media Outrage have the inside scoop!

MO: Was Charlamagne fired because of his interview with Beanie Sigel?

Person: Yes, I am %100 sure that he was let go because of his interview with Beanie Sigel.

MO: So you’re not speculating like the rest of us right now?

Person: No

MO: Why would they do that though, knowing that that interview brought high ratings?

CONTINUE READING

Here are some more snapshots of celebrities dressed up for Halloween…

Ice T’s wife Coco and singer Rihanna posed for this pic together at a party at M2 Ultralounge in NYC.

Bow Wow, Jermaine Dupri, B Cox and Nelly took this picture before they hit up JD and Dallas Austin’s mansion party in Atlanta Saturday night (Oct 31).

CONTINUE READING

Rap star Jay-Z’s new music video for “Empire State of Mind” featuring R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys premiered over the weekend and it’s definitely a must see! The video was done really well and sort of has an “epic” feel to it that simply makes you want to be in New York. Peep the Hype Williams directed joint below:

CONTINUE READING

Rapper Jay-Z and singer Alicia Keys opened Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series with their much hyped performance of “Empire State of Mind” in front of 50,000 baseball fans (and millions of viewers at home) at Yankee Stadium Thursday night (Oct 29) in New York City.

Immediately following Hov and Alicia’s big performance, R&B singer John Legend took center field and sang the United States National Anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Continue reading for more pics and for videos of both performances!

CONTINUE READING

According to reports, Shyne was deported to his home country of Belize today after serving almost nine years in jail in connection with a shooting at a New York night club back in 1999. His father, who just so happens to be the Prime Minister of the country, has enlisted Harvard Law Professor and Obama insider Charles Ogletree to get NY Gov. David Patterson to pardon Shyne so that he can return to the U.S.

According to a press release from Major League Baseball, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys‘ performance has been rescheduled to take place in tomorrow’s (Thurs. Oct 29) pre-game ceremonies, which will air on FOX at 7:30 PM ET. Tonight’s inclement weather was the cause for the postponing of the performance. Officials say the staging for the show could “adversely impact the field if it is wet, creating damaged and unsafe playing conditions.”

CONTINUE READING

With his 10-piece band in tow, rapper Jay-Z performed in concert Friday night (Oct 23) at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, PA.

Singers Mario, Trey Songz and Keri Hilson were supporting acts for Hov’s show and his long-time friend, rapper Beanie Sigel, took the stage also.

Continue reading for more pics!

CONTINUE READING