NME — Rapper takes a break from the stadiums with sold-out London gig more info

411 Mania — Plus Whitney Houston is surging thanks to Oprah, but can any of them top Jay-Z? more info

MTV.com News — 'Of course it was rude because it was [Taylor Swift's] moment, but that's the way he really felt,' Jay says, admitting incident was 'rude.'By James Montgomery Jay-Z Photo: Bryan Bedder/ Getty Images Jay-Z has known Kanye West for many year... more info

411 Mania — Kanye scores nine nominations, followed by Jay-Z and Lil' Wayne... more info

MTV.com News — Rae says his Wu-Tang Clan bandmate 'pioneered' the art of bum-rushing the stage.By Shaheem Reid Raekwon Photo: Jerritt Clark/ Getty Images Recently, Raekwon the Chef took time to reflect on the 2009 VMA stage-crashing incidents while visit... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Jay-Z may make it a second week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart next week as his "Blueprint 3" could fend off some hot competition from two new releases as well as Whitney Houston's former chart-topper. more info

Guardian Music — Roundhouse, LondonWithout wishing to disrespect one of London's loveliest venues, there's something incongruous about Jay-Z gracing the Roundhouse. He has, as he seldom tires of informing audiences, sold 26m albums in the US and made $35m from tourin... more info

Perez Hilton — Everyone may still be upset at Kanye West for the Swift-taking of the spotlight at the VMA awards on Sunday, but there's someone a network who isn't - BET! 'Nye received nine nominations for the fourth annual BET Hip-Hop Awards, which will air on Oc... more info

Music is Art — Music Is Art asked our facebook friends: What is the one song that you can listen to over and over again?… Ryan Lammey said: Worrywort by Radiohead Laura Schreck said: Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z ft Alicia Keys Leif... more info

People.com — The rapper scores his 11th No. 1 album, besting Elvis's record! more info