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Kim Kardashian Wedding: The Celebs Turn Out
Kim Kardashian's wedding dominated the headlines this weekend, and the celebrity turnout was predictably high. Ellen Degeneres was worried that she hadn't scored an invite, and tweeted "'No invitation to @KimKardashian's wedding yet. #WorstThingInTheWorld" but...
By Lew Irwin on 21 August 2011
Betty White Is America's 'Most Trusted' Celebrity: Poll
Betty White, the 89 year-old former Golden Girls star, has been voted America's 'most trusted' celebrity, in a poll of 2,012 Americans conducted by Reuters. The star beat out popular Twitter and Facebook endorsees such...
By Lew Irwin on 19 August 2011
Jay-z Leaves 50k Tip
Jay-Z left a $50,000 tip for waiters at the release party for his 'Watch the Throne' album. The 'Otis' rapper - who teamed up with Kanye West on the new record- spent a grand total...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 August 2011
Jay-z: Beyonce Is Like Jacko
Jay-Z thinks his wife Beyonce Knowles is "the second coming" of Michael Jackson.The '99 Problems' rapper admitted it is "blasphemy" to compare the 'Single Ladies' hitmaker to the 'Beat It' singer - who passed away...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 August 2011
Wayne And Drake Planning Joint Album
Rappers Lil Wayne and Drake are taking Jay Z and Kanye West's lead and teaming up for a collaborative album of their own.The Lollipop hitmaker has been instrumental in helping his protege Drake achieve solo...
By WENN on 15 August 2011
Amy Winehouse Trumps Rap Kings To Stay Atop U.k. Albums Chart
Amy Winehouse has fought off competition from rap heavyweights Jay Z and Kanye West to continue her reign over the U.K. albums chart from beyond the grave.The tragic singer's untimely death last month (Jul11) gave...
By WENN on 15 August 2011
Jay Z And Kanye West Tops Earners List With $53 Million
Jay Z and his 'Watch the Throne' collaborator Kanye West dominate the top of Forbes Hip-hop earners list 2011, placing first and third with combined yearly earnings of $53 million. The list, which does not...
By WENN on 11 August 2011
Kanye West Lashes Out At Press During Festival Slot
Outspoken rapper Kanye West used his set at a Norway music festival to launch another onstage rant accusing the media of constantly trying to "demonise" him.The rap superstar stalled his performance at Oya Festival in...
By WENN on 11 August 2011
Jay-jay Z Tops Hip-hop Rich List
Jay Z has seen off Sean Combs and Kanye West to top a list to find hip-hop's highest earner.The rap superstar was ranked top of the chart, which was compiled by Forbes magazine, after earning...
By WENN on 10 August 2011
Watch The Throne Set For Big Number One Debut In U.s.
Jay Z and Kanye West's new Watch The Throne album is expected to rocket to the top of the U.S. charts next week with sales exceeding 500,000.The duo's album was released exclusively via Apple's iTunes...
By WENN on 10 August 2011
Jay Z And Kanye West Number One In 23 Countries
Jay Z and Kanye West's hugely anticipated album 'Watch the Throne' has become the No. 1 album on iTunes in 23 different countries following its release on Monday (8th August 2011). The physical version of...
By WENN on 09 August 2011
Jay-jay Z And Kanye West Dedicate Track To Slain Student
Hip-hop heavyweights Jay Z and Kanye West have dedicated a track on their new album Watch The Throne to a youngster killed by police last year (10).Pace University student Danroy Henry was shot dead by...
By WENN on 09 August 2011
Jay Z Explains 'Unleakable' Watch The Throne
Jay Z has explained how he and Kanye West prevented their hugely anticipated album 'Watch the Throne' from leaking online before its release date - one of the only high-profile records in recent times to...
By WENN on 08 August 2011
Jay-z And Kanye Receive Glowing Reviews For 'Watch The Throne'
Jay-Z and Kanye West's joint album 'Watch the Throne' has received rave reviews since its official release today (08.08.11).The collaboration record was given a four-out-of-four rating by USA Today's Steve Jones, who described the LP...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 August 2011
'Watch The Throne' Beats 'The Leak' And Hits Itunes
'Watch The Throne', the hugely anticipated collaborative album by Kanye West and Jay Z, was officially released on Monday (8th August 2011), becoming one of the first high-profile albums in recent times to avoid "the...
By Lew Irwin on 08 August 2011
Kanye West Booed For Adolf Hitler Remarks At Festival
Kanye West caused a stir during his headline set at the UK's 'The Big Chill' festival on Saturday (6th August 2011), comparing himself to Adolf Hitler. Just days before the release of his collaboration album...
By WENN on 08 August 2011
Kanye West's Onstage Rant At The Big Chill Festival
Kanye West claimed people treat him "like Hitler" during his headline show at The Big Chill festival on Saturday (06.08.11).The 'Monster' hitmaker started his set - his only UK date of the summer - late...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 August 2011
Kanye West Upsets Festival Fans With Stage Rant
Rapper Kanye West angered fans at a U.K. music festival on Saturday (06Aug11) after he arrived late, suffered from voice problems and ranted onstage.The Stronger hitmaker headlined The Big Chill event in Herefordshire, England, but...
By WENN on 08 August 2011
Jay-jay Z And Kanye West Host Star-studded Listening Party In Planetarium
Jay Z and Kanye West debuted their upcoming joint album Watch The Throne at a celebrity-packed party under the stars at New York's Hayden Planetarium on Monday (01Aug11).The rap superstars hosted the special industry listening...
By WENN on 02 August 2011
Jay-jay Z Denies Falling Out With Kanye West
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...
By WENN on 01 August 2011
Jay Z And Kanye West Cover 'Welcome To The Jungle'?
Jay Z and Kanye West have finally announced details of their hugely anticipated collaborative album 'Watch the Throne', along with dates for an arena tour. The rap duo will release their debut record on August...
By WENN on 25 July 2011
Justin Bieber Hires Hip-hop Heavyweights For New Album
Justin Bieber has hired a slew of stars to collaborate on his new album, including Chris Brown and hip-hop heavyweights Kanye West and Drake.The teenage pop star is currently working on the follow-up to his...
By WENN on 20 July 2011
Jay-z And Kanye West Confirm Release Date
Jay-Z and Kanye West will release their long-awaited album next month.The rap duo - who are joined on 'Watch the Throne' by a range of guest stars including Jay-Z's wife Beyonce Knowles and 'Grenade' hitmaker...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 July 2011
Fashion Professor Tips Kanye West's Label As Next Big Thing
Kanye West's new clothing label has won the seal of approval from a British design expert who has declared the hip-hop star will soon be a major force within the fashion industry.The rapper is currently...
By WENN on 18 July 2011
Jay-z Starts New Album
Jay-Z has started work on his next album.The 'Empire State of Mind' rapper - who is poised to release his collaborative album with Kanye West, 'Watch the Throne' - also has already two tracks for...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 July 2011
Kanye West Comes 'Home' To New Orleans
Kanye West felt as if he had come "home" when he played at New Orleans' famous Superdome venue on Saturday (02Jul11) to headline the Essence music festival.The rap superstar took his show to the Louisiana...
By WENN on 04 July 2011
Jay-z Wants Adele Interview
Jay-Z is "keen" to work with Adele.The hip-hop star met the 'Rolling in the Deep' hitmaker for lunch in London to discuss a possible collaboration and the rapper thinks the pair can make a "massive...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 June 2011
Mary-kate Olsen Not Dating Kanye West
A representative for Mary-kate Olsen has dismissed reports the former child star is dating Kanye West.The actress-turned-fashion designer was said to have got close to the rapper as he celebrated his birthday at New York...
By WENN on 14 June 2011
Matthew Morrison Thrilled By Elton Duet
Matthew Morrison says working with Sir Elton John was "surreal".The 'Glee' star worked with the legendary singer on a song 'The Elton Collaboration' - a medley of 'Rocket Man' and 'Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters'...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 June 2011
Kanye West Scraps Burger Deal
Kanye West has dissolved a deal with a fast food chain which saw him launch a number of burger joints.The rapper teamed up with bosses at Fatburger in 2007 to open a number of restaurants...
By WENN on 10 June 2011
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