MTV.co.uk News — Rapper and super-producer Dr. Dre has stated that his favourite rapper at the moment is Jay-Z. Dre had previously worked with Jay on the ill-fated track Under Pressure, which was set to be the... more info

ContactMusic — Willow Smith gets advice from Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles.The 10-year-old singer - whose parents are actors Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith - has been told by the... more info

Guardian Music — The Observer's pop critic reviews a year in which teen pop triumphed over rockFor those listening out for high notes in a withering music industry, the arrival of Take That's Progress album provided some succour. The reunion between Robbie Williams a... more info

Guardian Music — The Lore of the Playground by Steve Roud and Decoded by Jay-Z"Adults have worried that 'children do not play any more' for the 100 years and more covered by this study of their games, rhymes and traditions . . . In this delightful compendium based on... more info

The Mirror — GOOD luck to my ol’ mucker, Alexandra Burke, 22, who’s about to take time out to crack the States – with a little help from her mates. more info

The Mirror — THEY’VE been talking about it for ages and now, and finally, Tinie Tempah is jetting off to the States for those all-important meetings with wannabe mentor, Jay-Z, 41. more info

The Mirror — GOOD luck to my ol’ mucker, Alexandra Burke, 22, who’s about to take time out to crack the States – with a little help from her mates. more info

Chorus.fm — *Jay-Z* (http://absolutepunk.net/jayz)'s interview on Charlie Rose can be seen here (http://rapradar.com/2010/12/09/jay-z-visits-charlie-rose/). more info

411 Mania — Jewel takes on Katy Perry in Battle of the Babes, Britney has a new song, Taylor has a birthday, Gaga gets put to wax, Michael Jackson's new old material is coming, Justin Bieber CAN'T date Selena Gomez, Kylie Minogue: The Movie, Miley Cyrus gets dru... more info

Pop Bytes — • James Franco reflects on watching a male gigolo have sex! PopEater • Christina Aguilera's rep is speaking out about those nude pics! Evil Beet • Beyoncé allegedly gave Jay-Z the most expensive car in the world! Cele|bitchy... more info