The Mirror — Keep an eye on Pete Lawrie. The latest act to sign to Amy Winehouse's old label Island, he already has a powerful celeb fan in Jay-Z. He lives in Wales and describes his sound as "southern blues country rock skiffle hop tronica" (nope, us neither). W... more info

Guardian Music — The rapper's paean to New York captures what's great about cities (that's why they love it in Newport)Every summer has a theme tune, and for me this year it's Jay-Z's epic paean to New York, Empire State of Mind. From the cars inching their way throu... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Rapper T.I. has opened up about what he likes when it comes to fashion. He says that Jay-Z and P Diddy are two hip-hop artists that have 'proper swagger' (knowing how to dress well). Tip, who also... more info

Guardian Music — We've identified the culprit behind the Newport State of Mind takedown – and it wasn't EMI Music PublishingWe've identified the culprit behind the Newport State of Mind takedown – and it wasn't EMI Music Publishing.Alex Warren and Terema Wainwrig... more info

MTV.com News — 'Ye also reveals during Hot 97 chat that Jay-Z-featuring 'Power' remix is due Friday.By Shaheem Reid Kanye West Photo: Dominique Charriau/WireImage In an interview Wednesday (August 11) with New York hip-hop station Hot 97, Kanye West play... more info

MTV.com News — Hype Williams-directed clip is much tamer than her controversial 'Born Free' video.By Nuzhat Naoreen M.I.A. Photo: Roger Kisby/ Getty Images When it comes to M.I.A., we expect a certain degree of controversy. After all, the singer is no str... more info

NME - Festivals — This weekend, the sun beat hard on another Summer Sonic – Japan’s coolest international music festival, held on 7 and 8 August. The event is held simultaneously in Chiba (near Tokyo) and in Osaka (the other side of Japan), in a sort of Readin... more info

Idolator — Did You Hear? :: Justin Bieber unveils the cover to his autobiography, Justin Bieber: First Step 2 Forever: My Story. We’re pretty sure by this time next year, this tome will be required summer reading in every high school in America. [MTV Buzzwort... more info

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