MTV.co.uk News — Jay-Z will release Decoded, a book about his life, in November. The autobiography includes interviews with the rap superstar’s family and friends, and details his childhood growing up as... more info

411 Mania — Decoded will be out in November... more info

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) "Decoded," the memoir of Jay-Z's life, will finally make it to stores in November even though it has been finished for a number of years. The book, written by author and film maker Dream Hampton, will examine the history of the Hip... more info

NME — 'Decoded' will also include detailed discussions of some of the rapper's most famous lyrics more info

VH1 Blog — The excitable, Yeti-obsessed Stallionaire brothers Real and Chance, who first appeared on I Love New York and hosted two seasons of their own dating show, Real Chance of Love, are coming back to VH1 in yet another spin-off this fall. Real & Chance Le... more info

MTV.com News — Toronto MC will kick off multi-city U.S. tour, with openers the Clipse, in September.By Mawuse Ziegbe Drake Photo: MTV News Even with the breakout success of Thank Me Later under his belt, Drake isn't slowing down this year. He'll embark o... more info

MTV.com News — 'I started off DJing for the high school prom, then I started DJing the college parties, then I started DJing the clubs,' he says.By MTV News staff Swizz Beatz's yearbook photo Long before he started producing tracks for Jay-Z, Chris Brown a... more info

MTV.com News — The Trill O.G.'s hometown album release party set included UGK classics and a Pimp C tribute.By Cynithia Allen Bun B (file) Photo: MTV News HOUSTON — The Trill Bun B put on a memorable show for his fellow Houstonians on the heels of the r... more info

Guardian Music — From playing with Sonny Rollins to hanging out backstage wit Beyoncé and Jay-Z, even the biggest stars have moments when they have to pinch themselves to check they're not dreaming. We asked luminaries from the worlds of pop, rock, folk, jazz and cl... more info

Guardian Music — Pop singer, 25, reveals she is expecting baby with boyfriend Sam CooperLily Allen and her boyfriend Sam Cooper are expecting their first child, it was revealed today.A recent scan revealed the pop singer, 25, was three months' pregnant, she told The ... more info