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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NME — Jay-Z spoof found to violate copyright laws more info

Guardian Music — Music publisher issues takedown notice to video for Jay-Z and Alicia Keys spoof Newport State of MindHere is the spot where the video for Jay-Z and Alicia Keys spoof Newport State of Mind once lived. In place of the video, all we have is "This video ... more info

Gigwise — He speaks about new book Decoded... more info

Undercover, Australia — A book showcasing interviews with Jay-Z and his family and friends will finally be released. more info

MTV.co.uk News — Tinchy Stryder has told MTV News about his new single and his business deal with US superstar Jay-Z. In My System is released this week and is an early taste of the rapper’s third album, due... more info

Perez Hilton — This is something we'd like to read! Jay-Z is releasing a memoir that includes interviews with his family and friends, as well as detailed discussions of his lyrics. The book, titled Decoded, will go all the way back to Jay's childhood, growing up in... more info

Idolator — Straight out of "Fayettenam", J. Cole hit Chicago to deliver a powerful set on the first day of Lollapalooza 2010. The rising star and protege of Jay-Z knocked the crowd out with the head-nodding "Who Dat" and wistful new joint More » more info