Rolling Stone — As album sales continue to slide, the music industry keeps searching for ways to make record releases big events. There have been partnerships with big retailers (like Walmart’s exclusive on AC/DC’s Black Ice), major live events (like Jay-Z’s b... more info

Rolling Stone — Rihanna returned to the stage in London last night with a little help from her friends. Performing her first concert since her February 8th altercation with Chris Brown, the singer performed a 45-minute set featuring hits and new songs off her upcomi... more info

VH1 News — Jay-Z has canceled the three remaining concerts in his 2009 college-campus tour this week, due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict." more info

MTV.com News — Rapper scraps three shows this week due to 'unforeseen scheduling conflict.'By Gil Kaufman Jay-Z Photo: Jay West/ WireImage Jay-Z has scrapped the remainder of his 2009 U.S. tour dates, citing an "unforeseen scheduling conflict." The rappe... more info

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Starpulse — Rapper Jay-Z has axed the remainder of his U.S. tour, citing a "scheduling conflict". The 99 Problems hit-maker has been thrilling fans on his Blueprint 3 2009 nationwide trek,[...] Read more! more info

Rolling Stone — Paul McCartney will receive the Library of Congress’ third annual Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The AP reports an all-star tribute — all the stars TBA — will honor the Beatle in 2010. Jay-Z and Will & Jada Pinkett Smith have joined the prod... more info

Rap mogul Jay-Z makes a guest appearance as R&B singer Rihanna launches her new album in London. more info

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