Brooklyn Vegan — Festival 8 (more pictures by Fresh Bread) Dead heads and pot heads take note. While the straight economy goes up in smoke with double digit unemployment, job prospects for hippies are booming -- and not just for boomers. At the... more info

VH1 News — The Game warned 50 Cent not to engage in a war of words with Jay-Z: "Jay-Z will f--- 50 up in a battle!" he said. more info

Perez Hilton — This is so lovely! Check out a solo version Alicia Key did of her hit song with Jay-Z, below. [Image via WENN.] more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Two of my favorite bands both have tickets going on sale this week: Hot Chip and Magnetic Fields. They also both have new albums coming out next year. Hurrah! Those tickets and more on sale now: The Cribs at Irving Plaza on January 17. Tickets Vampi... more info

VH1 News — Diddy celebrated his 40th birthday party at the Plaza Hotel, with guests such as Jay-Z, Russell Simmons, Martha Stewart, Bono and more. more info

MTV.com News — 'He's better than he's ever been,' Russell Simmons says at Plaza Hotel party.By Shaheem Reid Tyrese Gibson, Sean "Diddy" Combs and Rapper Baby Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images NEW YORK — Still fly, still relevant, still making multiple... more info

Unreality Music — Two weeks after the European MTV awards it’s time for the 37th American Music Awards 2009. After a quick glimpse at the list of nominees, it seems clear the night could turn into (another) Michael Jackson tribute (nominated for best pop-rock ... more info

MTV.com News — Jay also contributes a verse to Thicke's Sex Therapy, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Nicki Minaj Photo: DrJays.com The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive Jay-Z gave Robin Thicke a guest verse for his upcoming Sex Therapy album — as we... more info

VH1 News — Jay-Z co-signed Robin Thicke's use of Rakim and Nicki Minaj on Sex Therapy. Jay also contributed a verse to the new album, in Mixtape Daily. more info

MTV.co.uk News — Jay-Z has bagged his first ever Billboard Hot 100 number 1 with Empire State Of Mind.  After a 15 year career in music the rapper has finally scored a singles top spot after knocking off Owl... more info