Stereogum — JAY-Z was the guest on the debut episode of The Van Jones Show on CNN last night. During the interview, he discussed Colin Kaepernick, his marriage with Beyoncé, and Donald Trump. "Everyone feels anger," he said, referring to Trump's "shithole" comm... more info

USA Today Music — Jay-Z was honored with the Industry Icons award at the pre-Grammys party, which hosted music's brightest stars including Beyonce and John Legend.             more info

USA Today Music — The rapper was honored with the Industry Icons award at the annual pre-Grammys party, which hosted music's brightest stars including Beyonce and John Legend.             more info

CNN Showbiz — Hip-hop star Jay-Z talked candidly Saturday about his determination to save his marriage with singer Beyoncé, telling CNN's Van Jones that the couple had chosen to "fight for our love." more info

CNN Showbiz — Hip-hop legend Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter described President Donald Trump's "shithole countries" comment as "disappointing and hurtful." more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — In the two months since the Recording Academy announced the nominations for the 60th Grammy Awards, the music industry has been roundly — and rightly — congratulated for providing some diversity among those in the running for popâ€�... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — In the two months since the Recording Academy announced the nominations for the 60th Grammy Awards, the music industry has been roundly — and rightly — congratulated for providing some diversity among those in the running for popâ€�... more info

Stereogum — The Grammys go down this weekend and we're all quaking with anticipation. Will Jay-Z win the coveted Album Of The Year trophy as we predicted, leaving Kendrick out in the cold again? We'll have to tune in Sunday to find out. In the meantime, check ou... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Both men have sold millions of albums. Both have headlined the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. And both made former president Barack Obama’s list of his favorite songs from 2017 — an especially meaningful achievement, perhaps,... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Both men have sold millions of albums. Both have headlined the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. And both made former president Barack Obama’s list of his favorite songs from 2017 — an especially meaningful achievement, perhaps,... more info