The Hip Hop Chronicle — American Express release official video of Jay Z performing “Public Service Announcement” at Carnegie Hall.   more info

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Stereogum — At least in theory, SXSW is supposed to be about discovering emerging and ascendent bands, but the fest just keeps adding big names: Bruce Springsteen, Fiona Apple, Norah Jones, John Mayer, T.I., Nas, the Shins, and — now — Jay-Z, arguably the bi... more info

Totally Fuzzy — R&B veteran Lee Fields is celebrating 43 years in show business with Faithful Man, a collection of new tunes recorded for Brooklyn's Truth & Soul Records. The set grounds the singer in the template of Motown-style soul, but includes some modern ... more info

Gigwise — Rapper faces legal action over sample used on his 2000 hit, 'Big Pimpin'' more info

ContactMusic — Jay-Z has a simple concept and a title for his new album The On to the Next One rapper - who became a father for the first time in January - is already working on his 12th record and according to studio engineer Young Guru has a focussed idea... more info

ContactMusic — Beyonce and Gwyneth Paltrow will reportedly holiday together The two friends - who met through their respective husbands Jay-Z and Coldplay rocker Chris Martin - are believed to have hired a villa in Tuscany Italy for a luxury yoga-based break... more info

Gigwise — Watch The Throne UK tour extended more info

Detroit Free Press — Jeff Bhasker, the hitmaker behind acts like Kanye West, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Jay-Z, had only been interested in producing for seasoned acts. So when he was approached by pop-rock trio fun. to produce its sophomore album, there was little excitem... more info