MTV.com News — A producer who work with Jay questioned in alleged plot to sell recordings. By Gil Kaufman more info

ContactMusic — A music producer who used to work with Jay Z is under investigation by police in New York and Los Angeles over an alleged extortion plot regarding a... more info

TMZ — A collection of Jay Z master recordings -- valued between $15 and $20 MILLION  -- is at the center of an alleged theft and extortion plot ... and TMZ has learned, police have already nabbed the tapes.Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... a… more info

MTV.com News — This time Hov performed with Pharrell, while Bey jammed out with her family. By Nadeska Alexis more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — During his Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival debut last week, Pharrell Williams looked miserable. His voice was shot, his head was hung, he said the high desert winds were "stupid" and if the weather conditions didn't improve he threatened to ... more info

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MTV.co.uk News — Pop's man of the moment also lured T.I. and Usher to join his set at US festival... more info

Stereogum — The summer and fall of 2001 were tremendously exciting times to be a young rap nerd. Jay-Z and Nas were throwing lyrical haymakers at each other, scrambling for the upper hand, using every possible weapon at their disposal to wreck each other. Rap ha... more info

MTV.com News — Before you see a Mr. & Mrs. Carter Tour, you need to see this. By Emilee Lindner more info

MTV.co.uk News — We also catch up with Swedish songstress Tove Lo and talk 'Of Mice And Men' with James Franco and Chris O'Dowd... more info