Congratulations to JAY-Z on his 5 NAACP Award nominations. Check out the categories below!
The 41st NAACP IMAGE AWARDS Airs Live Friday, February 26th on FOX.
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Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys
Jay-Z ft. Rihanna & Kanye West
“Empire State of Mind” – Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys
“The Blueprint 3″ – Jay-Z
Check out the official video for “On To The Next One”! Jay-Z! Swizz Beatz!
Jay-Z Will Join Fellow Grammy Award Winners Rihanna And Green Day In The Star-Studded Special
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif.—December 21, 2009—Multi-platinum selling artist JAY-Z is set to perform with international superstar Rihanna during the countdown to 2010 on “NBC’s New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly.” The dynamic duo will once again team up on their Grammy Award winning song “Umbrella” giving their fans a New Year’s to remember. They will also be performing “Run This Town,” which is up for two Grammy Awards this year. This star studded musical line-up of Rihanna, JAY-Z and rock band Green Day has made NBC the only place to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
In addition to JAY-Z’s New Year’s Eve performance, fans will be treated to the first video of the decade with the exclusive world premiere of his highly anticipated music video, “On To The Next One,” from The Blueprint 3 album. JAY-Z has won several Grammy Awards and currently holds the record for the most number ones albums by a solo artist on the Billboard 200.
The two-hour special will air live on Thursday, December 31, beginning in primetime from 10-11 p.m. (ET), and continuing at 11:30 PM (ET) with the countdown to 2010 and the first performances of the New Year. “NBC’s New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly” will broadcast in high definition from the middle of the world’s most famous New Year’s Eve destination, Times Square in New York City.
“The real star of any New Year’s Eve show is New York City and JAY-Z is New York,” said Daly. “Green Day and Rihanna were already an impressive line-up and now with the addition of JAY-Z, it’s our most exciting line-up yet.”
In 2008, 8.6 million viewers tuned in to watch “NBC’s New Year’s Eve With Carson Daly.” This special, which premiered in 2004, delivered its fourth straight year of gains scoring its biggest ratings results to date.
“NBC’s New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly” is executive-produced by Daly (”Last Call with Carson Daly”) and David Friedman (”Last Call with Carson Daly”) through Universal Media Studios. Guy Oseary (”Last Call with Carson Daly”) is co-executive producer.
Spinner.com and MTV.com crowned Jay-Z as “Artist of The 2000’s” and “Man of The Year”.
“Our artists of the decade made great music, sure. Not one-and-done, either — they knew how to repeat. Just as important, they staked their claims in the grand parade of popular culture. From Groban to Gaga, the 50 recording artists we would’ve had to invent if they didn’t exist. Jigga started the decade with the classic ‘Blueprint’ album, released on Sept. 11 2001, and finished it in an ‘Empire State of Mind.’ In between he held his “retirement party” at Madison Square Garden. Only Sinatra before him could take such a bite out of the Big Apple.” -Spinner.com
“Jay-Z talked about his “Takeover” way back in 2001 on the very first Blueprint album. Eight years later, Young Hov is still taking charge, running the Billboard charts with a #1 song and album, running circles around other hip-hop lyricists with his wordplay and running whatever town his tour hits that night. ” MTV.com
Read both articles here: SPINNER.COM and MTV.COM
Jay-Z has been nominated for 5 Grammys! The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards will be telecast live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on 1/31/10. Check your local listings for more information.
Jay-Z: 5 Nominations (Roc Nation)
Check out Jay performing live with Rihanna at her Nokia concert last week in London.
Tune in this Sunday to see Jay-Z perform “Empire State of Mind” feat. Alicia Keys on the 2009 American Music Awards! Show will begin airing at 8PM (ET/PT) and 7PM (CT).
Platinum-Plus “The Blueprint 3” Scores Two Platinum Selling Singles!
(New York, NY – Wednesday, November 18, 2009) – On the heels of unprecedented performances at the World Series and the New York Yankees’ victory parade, JAY-Z has scored a # 1 Billboard HOT 100 single with “Empire State Of Mind.” Featuring Alicia Keys, the song has become an unofficial hometown anthem. This is the first time JAY-Z has topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart with a song featured on his album. Previous #1 singles include, “Heartbreaker” with Mariah Carey, “Umbrella” with Rihanna and “Crazy In Love” with Beyonce.
JAY-Z’s landmark # 1 single is the second “The Blueprint 3” release to sell over 1 million copies. Both “Empire State Of Mind” and the hit “Run This Town” with Rihanna and Kanye West have been certified platinum. On the hit single, JAY-Z remarked, “Really, “Empire State Of Mind” is about inspiration, it’s about hope. I think that’s what connects with people.”
“Empire State Of Mind” is the latest single from JAY-Z’s platinum plus album “The Blueprint 3.” Selling over 475,000 copies in its first week, “The Blueprint 3” became his 11th # 1 on Billboard’s album chart, propelling him past Elvis as the solo act with the most # 1 albums in Billboard’s history.
Continuing the momentum of both the single & album, JAY-Z will perform on The American Music Awards, airing live this Sunday, November 22nd on ABC.
JAY-Z recently wrapped a 23 date college tour and looking forward to next year, he will embark on the BP3 North American tour in February 2010 (see dates listed below).
ON JAY-Z’s COLLEGE TOUR
“Whether throwing out casual comments to his audience or bending his knees and closing his eyes beneath the sunglassses rock star style to annunciate a point, Jay-Z had the packed, energetic audience all night.” – NATIONAL POST
“Still don’t believe the Democrats’ party line about a post-racial America? Then obviously you weren’t at UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion Sunday night for Jay-Z’s absolutely outstanding show…. With Michael Jackson’s passing
Founder and chairman of Rocawear, he is also co-owner of the NJ Nets, 40/40 sports clubs, Translation Advertising and Carol’s Daughter skin line, as well as a partnership with Iconix Brand Group. After three successful years as President & CEO of Def Jam Records, JAY-Z entered into a partnership with Live Nation to form Roc Nation. The Blueprint 3 is the first release for Roc Nation. Just this year, he has made high profile appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show, HBO’s “Real Time With Bill Maher,” “Late Show With David Letterman,” the MTV Video Music Awards and “The Jay Leno Show.”
JAY-Z BP3 2010 TOUR DATES:
Feb 20 Sunrise, FL BankAtlantic Center
Feb 22 Houston, TX Toyota Center
Feb 23 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
Feb 25 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena
Feb 27 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
Feb 28 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Mar 03 Washington, DC Verizon Center
Mar 06 East Rutherford, NJ IZOD Center
Mar 07 Norfolk, VA SCOPE
Mar 11 Boston, MA TD Garden
Mar 12 Uniondale, NY Nassau Coliseum
Mar 13 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Event Center
Mar 14 Auburn Hills, MI Palace Of Auburn Hills
Mar 16 Pittsburgh, PA Mellon Arena
Mar 18 Chicago, IL United Center
Mar 19 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center
Mar 20 Indianapolis, IN Conseco Fieldhouse
Mar 22 Denver, CO Pepsi Center
Mar 24 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion
Mar 26 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
Check out the new dates below that have been announced for The BP3 Tour. Will the tour be coming to your city? Starting tomorrow at 10AM EST, pre-sale tickets go on sale for the dates below, which are, exclusively available to the Jay-Z Fan Community only.
Date:
Feb 20 Ft. Lauderdale, FL BankAtlantic Center
Mar 06 East Rutherford, NJ IZOD Center
Mar 12 Uniondale, NJ Nassau Coliseum
Mar 13 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Casino
Mar 14 Detroit, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills
Remember, members of the Jay-Z Fan Community receive special access to tickets and VIP packages to the Jay-Z: The BP3 Tour before the general public. Click here for your access! Not a member yet? Join today for special access to tickets and to receive special off….
And don’t forget, during your ticket purchase – whether purchasing during the presale or the public sale – you can pick-up our brand new ‘Empire State Of Mind’ bundle, featuring a t-shirt inspired by the new anthem and an exclusive MP3 of Jay-Z’s first ever live performance of the track, live from Madison Square Garden as part of his Answer The Call charity concert. Check it out here.
