ContactMusic — Jay Z has formed an unlikely collaboration with the Chelsea football star Ashley Cole that will see the pair open an exclusive new restaurant in London next year. Jay Z, a multi-millionaire businessman who already owns the upscale '40/40 Club' bars i... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Kanye West and Jay-Z have unveiled the album artwork for their joint LP, Watch The Throne. According to NME, the extravagant gold engraved cover has been designed by fashion label Givenchy, and is... more info

NME — The album - which will feature Beyonce - is currently being offered as a pre-order more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Jay-Z and Kanye West’s album was expected to drop today but at the MTV VMA’s, Ryan Seacrest said the album will be coming out in August. I hear it will be out on August 2nd. You can pre-order the album here.   a2a_linkname="Watch The Throne Drop... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — According to MediaTakeOut, Jay-Z and Kanye’s album cover will be made of metal and they claim the picture below is the cover. a2a_linkname="Jay-Z And Kanye West Watch The Throne Album Cover?"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2011/07/... more info

NME — Rapper is apparently going into business with controversial Chelsea FC footballer more info

MTV.co.uk News — Jay-Z is set to go in to business with Ashley Cole by opening a nightclub and restaurant in London. Reports state that the venture aims to employ disadvantaged youth and donate some profits to good... more info

NME — Management 'sources' deny 'Watch The Throne' is coming out on Monday (July 4) more info

Perez Hilton — WTF, guys? Are we ever going to see this album?! Despite reports that Kanye West and Jay-Z's long-awaited collaborative album, Watch The Throne, would be dropping by surprise on the 4th of July, it's apparently NOT going to happen! Sources reveal: â... more info

Guardian Music — After six months of hype, hip-hop royalty Kanye West and Jay-Z are reportedly set to release Watch the Throne on 4 JulyAre Kanye West and Jay-Z plotting a surprise album release on Monday? The pair have long been hyping Watch the Throne, a full-lengt... more info