Stereogum — Jay-Z’s 4:44 arena tour kicked off with three shows last week. Although the critical reception has been generally positive, there’s been skepticism about just how many about just how many people are actually seeing the show. Screenshots surfaced ... more info

PopSugar — On Friday, Beyoncé decided to bless us all with HQ photos of her epic Halloween costumes this year. The Lemonade singer and husband, JAY-Z, dressed up as rappers Lil' Kim and Biggie in their heyday, and all we can say is "HOT DAMN!" Although many ... more info

Stereogum — This week we reviewed new releases by Fever Ray, Converge, Sam Smith, and 21 Savage/Offset/Metro Boomin. We picked Weezer's best songs since Pinkerton and worst songs since Rivers Cuomo was born. We celebrated Halloween with our metal column and a li... more info

Stereogum — Jay-Z spent the summer of 1997 on Puff Daddy's No Way Out tour, and he must've learned some things there. In Jay's mind, he was already a titan. The year before, he'd given the world Reasonable Doubt , an album that he knew was a classic even if its... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Last month, before stories of Harvey Weinstein’s long history of alleged sexual misconduct triggered an unprecedented outpouring in Hollywood, the disgraced movie mogul responded to accusations against him by invoking the words of Jay-Z. â€... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Last month, before stories of Harvey Weinstein’s long history of alleged sexual misconduct triggered an unprecedented outpouring in Hollywood, the disgraced movie mogul responded to accusations against him by invoking the words of Jay-Z. â€... more info

MSN Music — JAY-Z will be recognized at the 2018 Pre-Grammy Gala, where he'll be presented with the Grammy Salute to Industry Icons Award. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Jay-Z is to be honoured with the Grammy Salute to Industry Icons in January. more info

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PopSugar UK — Beyoncé and JAY-Z's Halloween costumes are always on another level, and this year was no exception. On Sunday, the music power couple attended pal Kelly Rowland's Halloween bash dressed up as none other than the late Notorious B.I.G. and Lil' Kim.... more info