Guardian Music — Academy, NewcastleOne of the more unlikely collaborations of the year is that between 22-year-old "prince of grime" Tinchy Stryder and Liberal MP Norman Lamb, whose financial backing helped fuel the rapper's rise to a record deal and a No 1 with a si... more info

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Perez Hilton — Is it weird that we love the deep and close friendship between Jay-Z and Coldplay's Chris Martin?? The Jay-Z/Coldplay tour hit up Wembley Stadium in London this weekend, and the rapper ambushed his BFF with a hug while Martin was playing the piano! A... more info

MTV.com News — British duo Chase & Status also weigh in on tracks they've recorded with 'Disturbia' singer.By James Dinh, with additional reporting by MTV News staff Rihanna and Justin Timberlake Photo: Getty Images Between guesting on Jay-Z's "Run This ... more info

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NME — Brit singer's turn on 'The Blueprint 3' brings out the crowd at label show more info

Undercover, Australia — Peter Andre has charted higher than Jay-Z on the UK chart. more info

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Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Jigga says his Glastonbury 2008 appearance was akin to winning his first Grammy.Jay-Z has said that Noel Gallagher's views on him headlining Glastonbury in 2008 showed up the former Oasis guitarist's "archaic" stance on hip hop.Speaking on BBC One's ... more info