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Jay Z Gets Sued Trying To Fly Free ?

Date Added: 06/22/10 | By SR Staff | Comments: 0

When Jay Z needs to jet off to Europe for major events or other destinations for a quick vacation he skips first class and charters a jet. According to Air Platinum Holdings however, Jay Z won't be flying with them anymore unless he pays over $100k in unpaid travel costs.

In a lawsuit filed recently Air Platinum Holdings says the "Blueprint 3" rapper spent fifty-five hours on their planes i...

Jay Z Drafting Drake, Hudson For UK Shows

Date Added: 04/24/10 | By SR Staff | Comments: 0

Jay Z has snapped up two acts for his forthcoming run of 'Blueprint 3' tour dates in the UK.

After touring with Trey Songz in North America, Jay Z will share the stage with Drake and Mr. Hudson at Manchester's MEN Arena, Birmingham and London's Hyde Park by mid-July.

See dates for the tour below, which includes a show at the Wireless Festival July 4.

- Manchester, MEN Arena (J...

Jay Z Wins Kids Choice 2010, Plus Winners List

Date Added: 03/29/10 | By SR Staff | Comments: 1

Jay Z was Hip Hop's sole winner at the Kids' Choice Awards 2010 Saturday, beating out fellow male artist nominees Mario and Ne-Yo.

While not in attendance, due to his ongoing 'Blueprint 3' tour, Jay Z joins Selena Gomez, Taylor Lautner, and the cast of ICarly among other winners (see full list below).

Hosted by funnyman Kevin James and broadcast from UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion in Los Ang...

Jay Z Upgrades Euro 'Blueprint' Tour

Date Added: 03/16/10 | Newsroom | Comments: 0

Jay Z will be spending a few more weeks in Europe this summer thanks to a growing line up of tour and festival dates.

As previously reported, Jay Z is booked to play a number of festivals in June, including the Rock am Ring Festival in Germany.

According to organizers, Jay Z will now play new dates in France,  Scotland, Switzerland and Ireland before the summer winds down.

Jay Z On To Brit Awards 2010 Line Up With Gaga

Date Added: 01/19/10 | Newsroom | Comments: 1

Jay Z will jet off to London next month, joining Lady Gaga as a confirmed performing artist at the Brit Awards 2010.

As previously reported, Jay Z is a front runner at the Brit Awards 2010, where he is up for International Male Solo Artist and International Album. The rapper follows X Factor acts Leona Lewis, JLS and Alexandra Burke, who each received at least one nod, and Lady Gaga, who ...

Jay Z, Beyonce Major Paid On Forbes Couples List

Date Added: 01/13/10 | Newsroom | Comments: 3

Music supercouple Jay-Z and Beyonce are not only happy together but, should be substantially enthused about their household income.

According to Forbes, the couple made $122 million together between June 2008 and June 2009, earning them the no.1 spot on the magazine's "Hollywood's Top-Earning Couples" list.

While the couple topped Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart (No.2 - $69 milli...

Jay Z Upgrades Blueprint 3 Tour With New Dates

Date Added: 01/12/10 | Newsroom | Comments: 0

After a stellar 2009, Jay Z has decided to upgrade his BP3 (Blueprint 3) 2010 North American tour.

Touring with support from Trey Songz and Young Jeezy, the "On To The Next One" rapper will now return to to his hometown, New York, for a groundbreaking concert at Madison Square Garden (see complete tour itinerary below)

Set for March 2, Jay-Z's new Madison Square Garden show is accom...

Jay Z 'On To Next One,' Video Premieres New Year's Eve

Date Added: 12/29/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 4

Jay-Z is moving into the New Year with a brand new video !

According to NBC, Jay Z will premiere a music video for the single "On To The Next One" during its broadcast of 'NBC's New Year's Eve With Carson Daly".

Produced by Swizz Beatz, "On To The Next one" follows Jay-Z's successful run of chart-topping singles including "Empire State of Mind," "Run This Town," D.O.A. (Death of Auto...

Jay Z, Keys Reach Fifth Week Atop Hot 100

Date Added: 12/18/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 0

Jay Z and Alicia Keys have earned a fifth week atop the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart !

Riding high with the single "Empire State of Mind," the duo fought off Ke$ha's hit single "Tik ToK" to maintain no.1 this week.

In related chart news, Ludacris' rising single "How Low" ends up being the week's top debut on the Hot 100. Leading his forthcoming album "Battle of the Sexes," "How ...

Jay Z, Alicia Keys Claim Third Week On Top With 'Empire'

Date Added: 12/04/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 1

Jay Z and Alicia Keys show no signs of relinquishing the honor of having the no.1 song in the United States.

According to Billboard, the duo's massive hit "Empire State of Mind" earned its third week atop the Billboard Hot 100 this week.

Thanks to 202,000 digital downloads "Empire State of Mind" also earns the distinction of being the week's greatest digital gainer.

In related...

Jay Z Scores Second Week Atop Charts With Empire

Date Added: 11/27/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 0

Jay Z's hit single "Empire State of Mind" has claimed the number one spot atop the Billboard Hot 100 for a second consecutive week.

Fresh off a bevy of performances, including one at Sunday's American Music Awards, "Empire State of Mind" fought off an advance from Lady Gaga.

Earning the title of the week's greatest airplay gainer, Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" nearly reaching number on...

Jay Z Joins Jackson On American Music Award Winners List

Date Added: 11/23/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 3

Jay Z and Michael Jackson took home the biggest honors in Hip-Hop and R&B at the 2009 American Music Awards Sunday night.

Winning top honors in both fields for 'Favorite Album' and 'Favorite Male Artist,' Jay Z and Michael Jackson reigned supreme during a night full of performances and appearances from some of R&B and Hip Hop's best.

Featuring performances from Janet Jackso...

Jay Z Scores First Non Featured Hot 100 Hit

Date Added: 11/20/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 1

Jay-Z officially has the top song in the country, crowning both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Songs charts.

Coming in at no.1, after weeks of steady growth, Jay-Z's "Empire State of Mind" reached the summit Wednesday.

While the song, which features Alicia Keys, is Jay-Z's fourth feature at the top of Billboard's coveted Hot 100 chart, it is his first number one ...

Jay Z Cancels Remaining 09' Tour Dates, Ups 2010 Tour

Date Added: 11/17/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 4

Jay Z has nicked plans for at least three remaining shows on his 2009 'The Blueprint 3' promotional tour.

Canceling due to scheduling conflicts, refunds for Jay Z shows in Lubbock, TX (11/17), Albuquerque, NM (11/19) and El Paso, Tx (11/20) are now available at the point of purchase according to Live Nation.

As previously reported, Jay Z is lined up to play over 15 dates on the secon...

Jay Z Drafts Young Jeezy For 2010 BP3 Tour

Date Added: 11/06/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 1

Jay Z's ongoing BP3 Tour (Blueprint 3 Tour) will continue in 2010, thanks to a just announced round of dates.

According to Live Nation, Jay Z will return to the road after his November 12 stop at Champaign, Illinois' University of Illinois with Young Jeezy in tow February 22.

Making rounds through over ten cities, including New Orleans, Atlanta, St. Louis and Boston, Jay-Z's BP3 To...