Hip-Hop titan Jay-Z continues to garner praise outside of the music arena after being named one of GQ magazine’s Men of the Year.
The 41 year old, who shares the honour with Justin Timberlake among others, chats with the mag about impending fatherhood, ‘Watch The Throne’, and much more.
Peep quotes from the publication’s December issue below…
Awards season is soon to be in full swing and the 2012 People’s Choice Awards are the latest to unveil their list of nominations. The ceremony, set to be held at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theater on January 11, 2012, got fans and spectators involved with their preliminary nominations list some time ago.
Now, the official list of nominations (as voted for by you) have been unveiled with Beyonce leading the music pack with 5 nominations. However, it is chart titan Katy Perry (whose tally includes two non-musical nominations) who is the night’s most mentioned name with a whopping 7 nods!
Get familiar with the full list of nominations below…
While two of music’s most celebrated performers have been ordered to ‘vocal rest’, another ‘Loud’ (not-so praised) vocal less vocalist is gearing up for another round of aural assault (despite her own recent health related bouts).
As news and anticipation grows for its release, ‘Only Girl In the World’ wailer Rihanna has caused quite the commotion with her announcement that the only feature to guest her forthcoming ‘Talk That Talk’ (Nov. 21st) will be mentor/label-head Jay Z. The ‘Umbrella’ co-stars last effort made quite the splash on Billboard, landing at number 1 – the same spot her current single ‘We Found Love’ can be found.
With the album’s release only two weeks away, the ‘Unfaithful’ singer is undoubtedly preparing for a media onslaught which will see her first televised performances of ‘Love’ as well as her contribution to Coldplay‘s ‘Princess of China’. The latter recently cementing the young singer’s singles record after it notched her 21st top 20 entry.
Two months after the release of their #1 album ‘Watch The Throne‘ , Jay Z and Kanye West kicked off the first night of its supporting concert tour last night in Atlanta, Georgia.
Performing a bevy of their celebrated hits, including ‘Nixxa’s In Paris‘ and ‘Otis‘, the pair delivered what can only be described as a grand showing.
All the action after the jump
When you talk, ‘The Throne‘ listens.
After their fans demanded the addition of more dates on their ‘Watch The Throne Tour‘, Kanye West and Jay Z have confirmed that a total of four new showings have been scheduled, two of which include nights in New York City.
Peep the full list of dates below…
Peep these snaps of ‘Dance For You‘ belle Beyonce on a shopping trip with husband Jay Z and long time friend Kanye West.
Seen enjoying all that Intermix had to offer just days ago, the threesome were spotted just hours after the world premier of the song bird’s video for the single ‘Countdown‘.
More images below courtesy of EyePrime…
Jay-Z‘s public persona may rest of notions of ‘cool’, yet the rapper wasn’t too proud to embrace his “momma’s boy” status last night in New York.
For he stepped out in style with his mother Gloria Carter at a benefit bash for his Shawn Carter Foundation.
Held at Pier 54, the youth geared extravaganza served to inspire the “ordinary to strive for extraordinary”.
More pics below….
Almost a month since it was revealed that Rap mogul Jay Z was expecting his first child with Pop veteran Beyonce, the ‘Big Pimpin‘ maestro has spoken on the news publicly for the first time.
Sharing his thoughts on his latest business venture with the one time New Jersey Jets with ‘Good Day New York’ , he also used the opportunity to dish on gender of the year’s most anticipated arrival.
Watch the interview in full below…
Looks like Rock In Rio isn’t the only mega-fest having fans glued. With a bill that features such top acts as Lady Gaga, Usher, Nicki Minaj, Alicia Keys, Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Lopez and more, it’s no surprise that the event (which sold out in 10 minutes) is the talk of the weekend.
Fans who were unable to attend the event should not fret, however. The website is offering a free live stream of the festivities right now as we speak! See more below:
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