YouTube's Bee goes in on the "We Are The World" remake

Warning:  lots of cursing, yelling, and lous off-key singing!

Jay-Z wasn't the only one who was not impressed with last week's remake of "We Are The World".  Check out how Bee goes in on the slap dash production, the singing, and the auto-tune.  He is a bit off color, and definitely insulting, but he never puts down the actual intention behind the song...just some of the egos involved.  For the record, I think Jay-Z and Beyonce chose not to participate which says something about them...Why on Earth didn't they have Gladys Knight at the mic?  They let the Jonas Bros. and Miley Cyrus sing solos but Faith Evans and Gladys had to stand in the choir?  Michael wouldn't have had that AT ALL!  Here are the highlights of the video:

"Did y'all see that $hit?...Did y'all see that fuckery?...Mike had $hit on check!...Sheila E...Miley Cyrus...Beyonce...the Computer Love cord"...I can't...OMG...I'm DYING! LOL!  At least they tried y'all.  Enjoy!

"Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief"

MTV Networks has just announced more powerhouse stars were added to the line up for Friday's "Hope for Haiti Now:  A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief" international telethon.  Wyclef Jean will host the show from New York, George Clooney will join in from L.A., and CNN's Anderson Cooper will give reports from the ground in Haiti.

Jay-Z and Rihanna will perform from London along with U2's the Edge and Bono and Coldplay.  Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Wyclef, Shakira, Sting, and Bruce Springsteen will sing from New York, while Stevie Wonder, Dave Matthews, and John Legend will perform from L.A.

Viewers can purchase the night's performances for 99 cents each through iTunes starting Saturday with all proceeds going towards earthquake relief, according to the networks.  The "Hope for Haiti" benefit will be broadcast from New York, Los Angeles, London and Haiti. It will be televised on all the major networks at 8 p.m. EST, as well as MTV, VH1, CMT, BET, PBS, CNN, Bravo, and a host of other networks. In addition, the telethon will be streamed live on Web sites including YouTube, MySpace and AOL.  Please consider supporting the relief efforts with your iTunes purchase.

Jay-Z and Beyonce top Forbes' list of highest earners

Jay-Z and Beyonce topped Forbes' lastest list of the highest-earning couples in entertainment, bringing in an estimated collective $122 million last year.  It would be nice to hear they donated a lot of that money to charities and non-profits in the style of Michael Jackson and Oprah rather than bragging about buying a $70 ro $80,000 purse.  One can only hope.

Jay-Z feat. Fabolous “On to the Next One” music video

What's in a name, JiggaMan?

I have no idea if this is true or not, but it makes an interesting story.  According to the Daily Star newspaper, Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z are planning to legally hyphenate their last names.
The majority of U.S. women still take their husband's last name at marriage, though the custom is waning in popularity in favor of hyphenated last names, the wife keeping her maiden name, and blending last names.
Rather than Beyonce taking on her husband's name after marrying, as is still the custom in the United States, “they want to keep Knowles because Beyonce’s parents didn’t have any sons and they’re keen to keep the name going strong, especially if they don’t produce any children themselves,” a source told the publication. 

If reports are true, Jay-Z will be known as Shawn Knowles-Carter, while Beyonce is to become Beyonce Knowles-Carter.  I'm not really sure how them not having any children of their own will still keep the last name going, but if Jay-Z goes through with this they would definitely be making a strong statement about the balance of power within their relationship.  Jay-Z has become a powerful mogul in a world dominated by machisimo and bravado.  What are your thoughts on the surname conundrum and how it affects the identity of the couple?  Do your opinions change when a couple has children?

Jay-Z snubs models so he won't upset Beyonce

Page Six is reporting that while hip hop mogul Jay-Z attended the Victoria's Secret fashion show and after party, he would not walk the red carpet or pose with the models. A source told Page Six: "Victoria's Secret begged, but Jay-Z refused . . . he explained it was out of respect for Beyoncé." At the M2 party hosted by Microsoft's Bing, he was given a private booth so he could keep his distance from the models including Chanel Iman and Selita Ebanks.

He didn't have to worry about Heidi Klum pushing up on him because Seal has that all taken care of thankyouverymuch. Jay-Z recently cancelled his world tour to hold Beyonce's purse join his wife Beyonce on her own tour. Many cite sagging ticket sales as the reason for the cancellation while others say Jay wanted to keep an eye on Bey; Rumors persist Beyonce has an drinking problem and may be having an affair with her bodyguard Julius. For the record, I do not believe either of those. It would be extremely difficult for her to work non-stop the way she does if she were drunk all the time.

Jay-Z Cancels BP3 Tour-could this be the reason?

Beyonce and her bodyguard Julius were seen leaving a Berlin hotel about a week ago with red lipstick smudges on his lips.

Another photo shows Julius retrieving Mrs. Carter from the Adriatic Sea while Mr. Carter sits on the yacht holding his water wings.

Now Jay-Z has cancelled the remaining 2009 dates of his 'Blueprint 3' tour. The rapper's camp claim the cancellations were caused by a scheduling conflict and refunds would be available for fans. Is Jiggaman's schedule out of control or his homework?

Jay-Z and Alicia Keys finally sang at the World Series

Jay-Z and Alicia to perform at World Series

The Yankees get in an 'Empire State of Mind' before Game 1 of the World Series...

Source: NY Daily News

Jay-Z on the "Oprah" show--full interview

NERD, Wale, and J. Cole...

N.E.R.D. - Everyone Nose


N.E.R.D. (Pharrell is the man!), Wale, and J. Cole will Join Jay-Z on his North American tour. Wale is really blowing up.

Jay-Z is NOT Mr. Rogers

"My neighbors didn't want me in the building, it was a whole big thing, it was really racist. They didn't want me in so I bought the biggest place there," he told BBC radio's Trevor Nelson. "They have a board and voting is based on how much of the property share you have so I have the biggest share and I go down just to vote on things I don't care about just to tick 'em off. I guess they think I'm having parties and there's shootings going on, but I have normal breakfasts and lunches. My friends come over - accountants and bankers - and I make them all wear black so the neighbors think they're gangsters. It's fun."

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We Gone Hunt Chris Brown

Affion Crockett spoofs 'Run This Town'

It's doubtful Lil' Mama is having an affair with Jay-Z

We have received a reliable tip that the rumor Lil' Mama is having an affair with Jay-Z is false. You will recall there was palpable tension Sunday night when Lil' Mama inserted herself into the end of Jay-Z's and Alicia Keys' performance at the MTV VMA's. Well, Lil' Mama has been clowned all over the internet and has issued numerous explanations and apologies for her behavior. Rumor had it she hopped up on stage to finally end Beyonce's speculation she was having a hot and heavy affair with Bey's hubby Jay. Supposedly her motivation was frustration with having to sneak around and Jay's reluctance to break the news to Bey.

Our sources say Jay has turned down a lot of industry who have tried to get at him including Mariah and Mary J. Blige. Anyhow, I told y'all I didn't believe that mess. I just can't see Jay messing up his business arrangement marriage with Bey over Lil' Mama. Still, there is no accounting for taste.

Shouts out to Krazy Ass Malika for the tip!

For once, Kanye was speechless

Just by sheer luck, Jay scheduled an appearance by Kanye, Jay-Z, and Rihanna to perform their newest hit "Run This town." After Kanye's antics Sunday night, Leno's people must have been salivating at the ratings bonanza from having Kanye on there. Kanye asked Leno if he could make some impromptu remarks about the incident at the VMA's. Kanye came on and, I believe, sincerely apologized for taking the stage and hurting Taylor Swift. When Leno asked him what his mother would have thought about all of it, Kanye choked up and became speechless. The entire studio was dead silent for almost a minute. I believe Kanye was sincere because he figeted throughout the entire interview and appeared on the verge of tears after Leno brought up his mother. He appeared without his sunglasses and without his coat. He looked like a small child who had been sent to the principal's office and threatened with a call to his parents. It was uncomfortable to watch at home and, I'm sure, uncomfortable for Leno as well. Kanye reiterated again he has not taken any time off from the music business since his mother passed; he vowed to take some time and reevaluate his plans for the future. I sincerely hope he takes a good hard look at the direction his life has taken and makes some serious changes in his own attitude, actions, and entourage.

Lil' Mama issued an apology for her antics at the VMA's

Lil' Mama issued an apology for jumping on the stage at the end of Jay-Z's and Alicia Keys' set. The only problem is people barely noticed what happened. Folks were either talking about Janet's tribute to Michael, Kanye's assholishness, or Lady Ga Ga's fuckery. Even Russell Brand's over the top comments while hosting barely got a bat of an eyelash. Since no one was talking about her antics, she decided to try to stir the pot again with an apology. Here is what Lil' Mama had told MTV:

"I did not mean any disrespect towards Jay-Z or Alicia Keys. I admire them
and look up to them as role models. 'Empire State of Mind' had my emotions
running high. In that moment I came up onstage to celebrate my two icons singing
about NY."

Juicy Update: Maybe I was wrong and Lil' Mama did get a little more shine for herself than I thought. People are whispering that something went down backstage between Beyonce and Jay-Z and Jay and Lil' Mama. If you watch the video of her stagecrashing, she is mean mugging Hova and Bey. Supposedly, not only is Jay-Z having an affair with Rihanna he has been getting it in with Mama, too. (You know Jay likes those strong jawlines.) Mama got tired of all the sneaking around and dirty looks so she wanted to put it out there in Beyonce's face so there would be no mistake. I don't really believe this rumor, but I am shaking my head if this is true. He must have a a double prescription of Cialis.

Jay-Z talks about his process on Real Time With Bill Maher

I was impressed with his deportment. What do y'all think?

According to Billboard...

Lil Wayne grossed approximately $42 million dollars making him the king of hip-hop tours for 2009. Jay-Z and Mary J. come in second with $35 million and Kanye third with about $31 million. Jay-Z's 'The Blueprint III' is expected to be NUMBER ONE next week and push 300 to 350,000 units, but he better watch his back for The Beatles...half of whom are dead.

Jay-Z's Rocawear-Limited Edition Arthur Ashe T-Shirt

...for the US OPEN.... if you don't know who Arthur Ashe is then shame on you. Arthur Ashe was the first African-American male (we were Black back then) to win a Grand Slam tennis title. He was a civil rights activist and an urban health care advocate. The stadium in NYC where the US Open is held is named after him. For more information click here

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Did Jay Just Call Bey a Ho?

I’m just a runway show, but I wear this on my plane these my runway clothes,
Cashmere sweats - they come out next year, but these [are] my last year sweats,
And my ho’s so sick, your new chick can’t fcuk with my old b*tch

I wonder how she feels about being called out of her name like that? Sad thing is she is just his bottom b*tch. Everyone knows he has other hoes.