Pitchfork — Photo by Kathryn YuBaby creating London MC M.I.A. released a new digital EP today (October 28) via Interscope/XL. The EP is called How Many Votes Fix Mix, and the first of its three songs is the Jay-Z-bolstered version of Kala track "Boyz". The other... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — Dotmusic - Rap superstar secures services of hip-hop big-hitter more info

AllHipHop — The recent release of Coldplay's "Lost" remix featuring Jay-Z has inspired a new project which crafts previously released material by both acts, into completely new material.   The project, titled Viva La Hova, is the brainchild of frequent collabo... more info

Idolator — One upcoming release that may be bowing out of 2008's Great Fourth-Quarter Rush To The Exits: Jay-Z's The Blueprint 3, which also may not be as Kanye-heavy as previously reported. Apparently Pharrell is involved now? [MTV] more info

MTV.co.uk News — Rumours suggest Jigga ready to scoop up another Carter... more info

AngryApe — He pays out $5 million to secure Weezy, say reports more info

Rolling Stone — • Jennifer Hudson Offers Reward For Kidnapped Nephew Top stories from the last three days: • On the Road: Kings of Leon Take Manhattan • Matthews, Jay-Z Step Up Obama Support • Bad Week for Former Gn’R Drummer Adler • How the Presidential... more info

Pitchfork — Jay-Z will continue his spate of shows in support of Barack Obama's presidential campaign with an appearance at the Q (aka Quicken Loans Arena) in Cleveland on October 29 [via Rock & Roll Daily].Hosted by basketball superstar, awkward dancer, and fri... more info

Pitchfork — Jay-Z will continue his spate of shows in support of Barack Obama's presidential campaign with an appearance at the Q (aka Quicken Loans Arena) in Cleveland on October 29 [via Rock & Roll Daily].Hosted by basketball superstar, awkward dancer, an... more info

Undercover, Australia — Eight previously unreleased Coldplay songs including the collaboration with Jay-Z will be released as a bonus disc with the Viva la Vida album next month. more info