Pop Crunch — Jay-Z and Kanye, who collectively call themselves “The Throne” and will drop an album called “Watch the Throne” on August 8, are reportedly engaged in some backstage drama as they [...] more info

ContactMusic — Jay Z has shot down reports of a rift with Kanye West, blaming disgruntled rivals for spreading false rumours about the rap duo because they are "really hot right now". The Empire State of Mind hitmaker was alleged to have fallen out with West just d... more info

Perez Hilton — A royal storm is brewing between Jay-Z and Kanye West! The two rappers, who both claim the throne, are struggling through creative differences on their upcoming tour. The tour, which will showcase their collaboration album Watch the Throne, is obvio... more info

VH1 Blog — Jay-Z and Kanye West‘s album length collaboration Watch The Throne has a name (The Throne), a release date (August 8 digital and August 12 physical) and a slew of announced tour dates. What’s left to wonder about? According to the New York Post�... more info

Stereogum — On Friday Kanye headlined the first night of Australia’s Splendour In The Grass. He opened with “Dark Fantasy,” and played hits new (“Monster,” “Flashing Lights,” “Runaway”) and old (“Good Life,” “Jesus Walks”). Check out ph... more info

Gigwise — He produced some of the album... more info

Guardian Music — Thirty years ago today, MTV was launched. Here are some of the station's highlights, including awards disasters, Nirvana's Unplugged performance, reality TV hell and more30. MTV launches to the sound (and sights) of Buggles' Video Killed the Radio St... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Record store bosses in the US have written an open letter slamming Jay-Z and Kanye West for signing exclusive deals with shops over their upcoming joint album release. more info

MTV.co.uk News — Jay-Z and Kanye West’s decision to sign an exclusive deal to sell their album at iTunes has angered other music stores. The duo’s long-awaited Watch The Throne LP will be on... more info

Perez Hilton — Jay-Z and Kayne West have signed exclusive deal with iTunes and Best Buy for the release of their highly anticipated Watch the Throne collaboration. Owners of the 1,700 indie retailers signed a letter that reads: We know that you are busy, and that... more info