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Jay-Z may to pull out of Glastonbury - Jay-Z is set to pull out of this summer's Glastonbury music festival, it has been claimed. …
Jay-Z may to pull out of Glastonbury

Jay-Z is set to pull out of this summer's Glastonbury music festival, it has been claimed. The hip-hop star - who was expected to headline …

April 8, 2008
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Jay-Z to headline Wireless - The final headliner for this year's O2 Wireless Festival can be revealed. The rapper and former CEO …
Jay-Z to headline Wireless

The final headliner for this year's O2 Wireless Festival can be revealed. The rapper and former CEO of Def-Jam will take to the stage on the 3rd of …

April 7, 2008
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Jay-Z signs $150 million deal - Following deals with Madonna, The Stones and U2, Live Nation has now signed up Jay-Z for …
Jay-Z signs $150 million deal

Following deals with Madonna, The Stones and U2, Live Nation has now signed up Jay-Z for a staggering $150 million. Although $150 million sounds …

April 4, 2008
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Beyonce and Jay-Z to marry tomorrow - Beyonce Knowles will reportedly marry fiance Jay-Z tomorrow (04.04.08). The 'Crazy In Love' singer …
Beyonce and Jay-Z to marry tomorrow

Beyonce Knowles will reportedly marry fiance Jay-Z tomorrow (04.04.08). The 'Crazy In Love' singer is planning to tie the knot with the rapper in New …

April 3, 2008
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z get license - Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z applied for a marriage license in New York yesterday (01.04.08). The pair …
Beyoncé and Jay-Z get license

Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z applied for a marriage license in New York yesterday (01.04.08). The pair – who have been dating for six years - reportedly …

April 2, 2008
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Jay-Z blamed for low Glastonbury demand - Emily Eavis has stuck up for Glastonbury headline act, Jay-Z, reporting that he's not to blame for …
Jay-Z blamed for low Glastonbury demand

Emily Eavis has stuck up for Glastonbury headline act, Jay-Z, reporting that he's not to blame for the lower than usual demand for ticket …

March 26, 2008
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Jay-Z confirms Hove Festival - Hove Festival, Norway, returns for its second year from June 23rd to June 27th. Hove Festival is …
Jay-Z confirms Hove Festival

Hove Festival, Norway, returns for its second year from June 23rd to June 27th. Hove Festival is a relative newcomer to the European festival map …

March 26, 2008
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Jay-Z to launch $100m label? - Jay-Z wants $100 million to launch his own record label.The hip-hop mogul - who recently quit his …
Jay-Z to launch $100m label?

Jay-Z wants $100 million to launch his own record label.The hip-hop mogul - who recently quit his role as president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) …

March 20, 2008
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Jay-Z named in $5 billion slave trade lawsuit - Jay-Z is tied up in litigation claiming he somehow profited from slavery. Unless you already think …
Jay-Z named in $5 billion slave trade lawsuit

Jay-Z is tied up in litigation claiming he somehow profited from slavery. Unless you already think that he is partially to blame for the enslavement …

February 28, 2008
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Jay-Z Glastonbury backlash - When Glastonbury organiser Michael Eavis booked American rapper Jay-Z to headline one night of …
Jay-Z Glastonbury backlash

When Glastonbury organiser Michael Eavis booked American rapper Jay-Z to headline one night of the festival, he wanted something totally different …

February 7, 2008
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Jay-Z for Glastonbury - Jay-Z will headline the 2008 Glastonbury Festival, organiser Michael Eavis has confirmed.News of …
Jay-Z for Glastonbury

Jay-Z will headline the 2008 Glastonbury Festival, organiser Michael Eavis has confirmed.News of the rapper's appearance brings to an end weeks of …

February 2, 2008
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Jay-Z quit Def Jam for money - Jay-Z quit as president of Def Jam Recordings because he wanted more money.The '99 Problems' rapper …
Jay-Z quit Def Jam for money

Jay-Z quit as president of Def Jam Recordings because he wanted more money.The '99 Problems' rapper left the music label after realising he makes …

January 5, 2008
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Jay-Z quits at Def Jam - Rap mogul Jay-Z has stunned the music world by announcing his decision to step down as Def Jam …
Jay-Z quits at Def Jam

Rap mogul Jay-Z has stunned the music world by announcing his decision to step down as Def Jam Records president in 2008. The hitmaker, real name …

December 27, 2007
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z marry - Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z have married in secret, it has been claimed. The superstar couple are …
Beyoncé and Jay-Z marry

Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z have married in secret, it has been claimed. The superstar couple are said to be "blissfully happy" after tying the knot in …

December 20, 2007
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Jay-Z contract negotiations at a stand still - Jay-Z's Def Jam contract expires at the end of this month but renewal negotiations between …
Jay-Z contract negotiations at a stand still

Jay-Z's Def Jam contract expires at the end of this month but renewal negotiations between the mogul and parent company, Universal Music, have …

December 13, 2007
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Jay-Z to quit Def Jam - Jay-Z looks set to quit Def Jam Recordings.The rap megastar's contract negotiations with the music …
Jay-Z to quit Def Jam

Jay-Z looks set to quit Def Jam Recordings.The rap megastar's contract negotiations with the music label, of which he is both president and a major …

December 7, 2007
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Rihanna looks to Jay-Z - Rihanna says mentor Jay-Z is her life coach.The 'Umbrella' singer, who was signed by the hip-hop …
Rihanna looks to Jay-Z

Rihanna says mentor Jay-Z is her life coach.The 'Umbrella' singer, who was signed by the hip-hop mogul to Def Jam Records in 2004, admits she …

December 6, 2007
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Jay-Z reveals 'Gangster' - Jay-Z has revealed further details about his new album, "American Gangster".The hip hop don …
Jay-Z reveals 'Gangster'

Jay-Z has revealed further details about his new album, "American Gangster".The hip hop don returned to the rap world from self-imposed exile last …

October 4, 2007
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Jay-Z to sponsor stadium - Jay-Z is in the frame to sponsor his own stadium, as he confirms details of a new album.The rap …
Jay-Z to sponsor stadium

Jay-Z is in the frame to sponsor his own stadium, as he confirms details of a new album.The rap mogul made his comeback to the world of hip hop …

September 26, 2007
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Jay Z into dog fur - A jacket from Jigga's clothing line, Rocawear, allegedly has dog fur in its collar, even though …
Jay Z into dog fur

A jacket from Jigga's clothing line, Rocawear, allegedly has dog fur in its collar, even though it's advertised as having fake fur. According to …

January 17, 2007
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Beyonce and Jay Z to marry - Beyonce and Jay Z are rumoured to be getting married in the Caribbean this weekend reports …
Beyonce and Jay Z to marry

Beyonce and Jay Z are rumoured to be getting married in the Caribbean this weekend reports Launch.The rap don and his pop superstar girlfriend have …

December 7, 2006
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Jay-Z gets Chinese burn - Chinese authorities have cancelled a Shanghai gig by Jay-Z.The Chinese Culture Ministry has banned …
Jay-Z gets Chinese burn

Chinese authorities have cancelled a Shanghai gig by Jay-Z.The Chinese Culture Ministry has banned the performance because of their concern over …

October 11, 2006
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Jay-Z single leaks - Jay-Z's new single 'Show Me What You Got' has leaked online.The track, the rapper's first solo …
Jay-Z single leaks

Jay-Z's new single 'Show Me What You Got' has leaked online.The track, the rapper's first solo material since announcing his retirement shortly after …

October 10, 2006
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Jay-Z joined by special guests in London - Jay-Z was joined onstage by special guests Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow on vocals as he played …
Jay-Z joined by special guests in London

Jay-Z was joined onstage by special guests Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow on vocals as he played the second of his two London shows last night. …

September 28, 2006
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Jay Z returns with help form Chris Martin - Jay Z will end his self-imposed exile from the music industry with a new album in November …
Jay Z returns with help form Chris Martin

Jay Z will end his self-imposed exile from the music industry with a new album in November, according to reports.The 'retired' hip hop superstar is …

September 14, 2006