ContactMusic — Chris Martin admits his friendship with Jay-Z is hilarious The Coldplay frontman and wife Gwyneth Paltrow have a strong bond with the rapper and his spouse Beyonce Knowles and Chris believes they get on well because they can identify with one anot... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Hip-hop supercouple Beyonce and Jay-Z look set to receive an extra special present this Christmas. The expectant mother has revealed she's due to give birth in December, two months earlier than widely reported. more info

ContactMusic — Hip-hop supercouple Beyonce and Jay Z look set to receive an extra special present this Christmas 11 - the expectant mother has revealed shes due to give birth in December 11 two months earlier than widely reported The Crazy In Love hitmaker unveile.... more info

ContactMusic — British pop star Gary Barlow is eyeing a star-studded line-up for Queen Elizabeth Iis 85th birthday celebrations - hes planning to include Jay Z Coldplay and Sir Cliff Richard on the bill The Take That star has been charged with organising the entert... more info

Guardian Music — The Senegalese singer plans to ditch his music career and enter the political realmAge: 52.Appearance: The thinking man's Jay-Z.What's he doing? He's quitting music to pursue a career in politics.Ah right. So he's a musician then? He surely is! Rolli... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — The Throne made their way to Detroit last night. They perform ‘Paris’ 7 times to a hyped up crowd.   Spotted @ X’s more info

Guardian Music — Our music writers are currently picking their albums of the year. What would yours be?December is nearly upon us, bringing the inevitable blizzard of best-album-of-the-year lists. The Guardian will of course be participating; as you read this, an arm... more info

Detroit Free Press — Ruling the hip-hop kingdom as The Throne, Jay-Z and Kanye West swung through Auburn Hills to serve up a booming, muscular show of hits for an audience of more than 15,000. more info

Detroit Free Press — In a venue fittingly named the Palace, rap's royalty held court Saturday night. Ruling the hip-hop kingdom as the Throne, Jay-Z and Kanye West swung through Auburn Hills to serve up a booming, muscular show of hits for a standing and writhing au... more info

411 Mania — Part of the "Watch the Throne" tour... more info