Brooklyn Vegan — Jay-Z just finished his first of eight shows in a row in the brand new Barclays Center (that, concerts aside, he has a huge economic stake in). The first night was just mostly Jay. He kept the special guests... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Hologram Biggie! (via highacez) Move over hologram Tupac! At tonight's Jay-Z show at the new Barclays Center, his first of eight, Jay brought out hologram Biggie! Stay tuned for more on this show.... more info

Topix — In this Sept. 26, 2011 file photo, entertainer Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter gestures during a news conference in front of Barclays Center, under construction in the background, as Brooklyn borough President Marty Markowitz, right, applauds in downtown Brookl... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Talib Kweli w/ Idle Warship at Culture Shock 2012 (more by Kellyann Petry) As mentioned in What's Going on Friday?, there's an afterparty for tonight's Jay-Z Barclays show (9/28, his first of eight) happening at Free Candy (905 Atlantic Ave)... more info

CNN Showbiz — Jay-Z denies rumors that Beyonce is expecting, Reese Witherspoon welcomes a baby, and Nicki Minaj gets a new TV show. more info

Starpulse — Rihanna is usually known for her risque wardrobe, so we didn't expect her to wear pajamas to the grand opening of her pal Jay-Z's 40/40 nightclub in Brooklyn. more info

ContactMusic — Jay Z reckons that he's a living embodiment of the American dream after pulling himself up from a bad neighbourhood in New York to become a... more info

Guardian Music — GOOD Music's Cruel Summer has the boss's prints all over it, but are the rappers all happy? We join the crew in New York to find outIn Brooklyn this summer, you didn't need a radio to hear Mercy, the mighty lead single from Kanye West's compilation a... more info

ContactMusic — Jay Z was the star of the show at the opening of New York’s new Barclays Center in Brooklyn. And he will continue to be the star of the show for... more info

ContactMusic — Hip-hop superstar Jay Z refused to sign up for more than eight concerts to launch the new Barclays Center venue in his native New York because he... more info