411 Mania — One of the most highly anticipated albums of 2009, The Blueprint 3 is here! Can Jay's latest album live up to the original Blueprint album's reputation or is it an embarrassment? more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets for the 9/11 Jay-Z show are now on Citi Presale. They go on general sale at noon. As they pointed out in the press conference, every seat in the house costs $50 $54.50 + fees (the best seats are... more info

MTV.com News — New album drop pushed up from Friday to Tuesday.By Gil Kaufman Jay-Z's The Blueprint 3 Photo: Roc-A-Fella While some of you were enjoying a lazy holiday weekend, Jay-Z was hustling, pushing up the release of The Blueprint 3 to Tuesday (S... more info

VH1 News — Jay-Z released The Blueprint 3 on Tuesday (September 8) instead of Friday and announced a new fall arena tour. more info

MTV.com News — Sparks remembers being too awestruck to talk to her future tourmate.By Jocelyn Vena, additional reporting by Jim Cantiello Jordin Sparks at the 2008 Video Music Awards Photo: Todd Williamson/Getty Images Before last September, Jordin Spark... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Mazur/WireImage When The Blueprint 3 leaked a week ago, Jay-Z stayed calm and simply told fans to sit back and “enjoy” his latest masterpiece. But the unexpected early release did have some affect on Jay, and he has pushed up the release o... more info

MTV.com News — Plus: Boxer Andre Berto listens to T.I., Rick Ross to get pumped up for fights, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Rahman Dukes and Sway Calloway Diddy and Mase Photo: Peter Kramer/ Getty Images Celebrity Favo... more info

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MTV.com News — Janet will kick off the awards show, which airs live Sunday at 9 p.m.By Eric Ditzian Janet Jackson performs at the 1990 Video Music Awards Photo: MTV Michael Jackson has contributed some of the most unforgettable moments in the history of ... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Jay-Z has already started work on his follow up to The Blueprint 3 - before his latest album is even released. more info