411 Mania — A very interesting blog from Kanye that compares Lady GaGa and Jay-Z to Madonna and Frank Sinatra... more info

The Newsroom — v5507, BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - Saturday May 16 2009. "Let's get ready to rumble!" boxing announcer Michael Buffer tells us he's on the new Jay Z album! Buffer was at the Playboy Mansion for a party to raise money for wounded soldiers returning fr... more info

Perez Hilton — Jay-Z has officially split from his long-time label, Def Jam Records! Jigga confirmed the news that he's left the record company which he's been so involved with for the past several years. The rapper does say his time at Def Jam has been "a unique a... more info

411 Mania — How much did Jigga pay to buy out his contract? more info

MTV.co.uk News — Mr Hudson has spoken to MTV News about recently working with Jay Z and Kanye West. The UK artist is now signed to Kanye's G.O.O.D record label and has been working on his second album with the... more info

Rolling Stone — • Twilight’s Rathbone Joins Black Metal Flick • Dolla Suspect’s Lawyer Claims Self Defense • Aiken Snubs Idol, Blasts Lambert’s Pipes • Rihanna Returns in Steamy Kanye Video • What’s Next for Idol’s Adam Lambert? • Eminem’s Re... more info

411 Mania — Jigga on the move... more info

Rolling Stone — • Rihanna Returns in Steamy Kanye Video • What’s Next for Idol’s Adam Lambert? • Eminem’s Relapse Set to Bust ‘09 Sales • How Adam Lambert Lost American Idol Other Top Stories: • American Idol’s Biggest Winners & Losers • Jay-Z ... more info

Gigwise — They part on mutual terms... more info

The Newsroom — Sean Penn withdraws divorce petition; Jay-Z confirms split with Def Jam records; Green Day lashes out at Wal-Mart policy. (May 22) more info