Jay-Z had the concierge at his Atlantic City hotel calling local department stores in a quest to find his favorite brand of scented candle this weekend, we hear. HOVA apparently had to have his Diptyque candles so badly that the concierge was calling New Jersey department stores more than an hour a... (more...)

'It was fantastic,' Hov says.By Shaheem Reid Jay-Z Photo: Bryan Bedder/ Getty Images BROOKLYN, New York — On Thursday, Jay-Z told MTV News he has grand plans to have major musical performances once the new Barclays Center — future home to the Nets, the NBA team Jay co-owns ... (more...)

Here we have Jay-Z holding court in one of the conference rooms at the White House yesterday while visiting President Obama. Jay-Z's own first lady Beyonce (wearing a demure "founding fathers" weave) and the Speaker of the Wig Tina Knowles also sat at the table. Unfortunately they only had a cert... (more...)

Jay gets some help from Young Jeezy, Trey Songz, Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj and other special guests.By Shaheem Reid Jay-Z performs at Madison Square Garden Tuesday Photo: Bryan Bedder/ Getty Images NEW YORK — There is always palpable exhilaration whenever Jay-Z plays Madison Squ... (more...)

Weezy, who was supposed to be sentenced to prison Tuesday, was also joined by Young Money's Drake and Nicki Minaj.By Shaheem Reid Lil Wayne (file) Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images Jay-Z has said that Madison Square Garden should be called "The House That Hovie Built," but on Tuesday n... (more...)

Hov is returning to Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.By Shaheem Reid Memphis Bleek Photo: MTV News By this time on Tuesday, Jay-Z and Memphis Bleek should be preparing to go on in their house. Hov's BP3 tour hits New York's Madison Square Garden that night — a place where the... (more...)

Now there’s video of Rihanna’s birthday lapdance given to her by a new little lady friend. Thanks to her boo Matt Kemp of course. Gives a whole new meaning to “So Hard.” Check it.Jay-Z and Governor Paterson getting in trouble with the Feds? Details when you read the rest... (more...)

Hov says he has no release date in mind for his next LP, in Mixtape Daily.By Shaheem Reid Jay-Z Photo: Johnny Nunez/ WireImage The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive Apologies for being a little late with Mixtape Daily: We're fresh off the plane from NBA All-Star Weekend. We couldn't script... (more...)

THE rapper is going to be in the UK a lot this summer as he plays various top festivals... (more...)

'I'm just happy to be a part of the project and I'm glad it came from Jay,' she says of Robin Thicke collabo, in Mixtape Daily.By Shaheem Reid Celebrity Favorites Nicki Minaj is definitely getting noticed in the music industry. But has Nick's fame reached all the way to the top? Well, none other... (more...)