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– Stephen Merchant, before launching into a choreographed lip-sync performance of the pop star’s hit “Single Ladies,” on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
– Jimmy Fallon, correcting his British guest
– Stephen Merchant, in response
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When I first learned about JAY Z’s “Made In America” festival, I was blown away by the lineup. Of course, I was surprised by it though. When you’ve got a name like JAY Z tied to a music festival, the acts will come on their own. For most people a music festival is just one incredible weekend. For the people that have to plan it, however, it’s a years’ worth of hard work that no one will ever understand. The documentary on this Philadelphia music festival will appear on Showtime and I think it will be an eye opening experience for audiences.
Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind) is in the director’s chair, while Jay Z, Howard, and Brian Grazer serve as executive producers. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film will make its television debut on Friday, Oct. 11 following its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival on Sept. 7.
The documentary features performances and interviews with artists including Kanye West, Rita Ora, Run–D.M.C., Odd Future, Pearl Jam, and more.
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Remember when Jay Z performed “Picasso Baby” for 6 hours straight? Well, HBO filmed it and is turning it into a documentary set to air this Friday, August 2nd at 11PM EST. Check out the trailer above for a sneak peek.
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He has officially dropped the hyphen in his name. Personally, I don’t prefer it, but I guess that’s not up to me. And if you think about it though, changing Jay-Z to Jay Z is not a huge difference. Remember when Diddy changed his name 23840938 times? And what about Snoop Dogg to Snoop Lion?
Okay, we’re done with this.
Using inspiration from Jay-Z’s lyrics, artist Ali Graham has been illustrating some of the rapper’s problems into these hilarious pieces of art in this new series imagining what problems the rapper might have himself. Creating one illustration a day, Graham is currently only at problem #41. View his page for a full list.
In major news today, Jay-Z attempted to perform his track “Picasso Baby” for 6 hours at the New York City Art Gallery. The single is off of his new album Magna Carta Holy Grail. The rapper was even joined by Marina Abramovic – a renowned performance artist. Fans and spectators captured the performance with Instagrams and Vines for everyone else to view that couldn’t make it. People Magazine has the full scoop here.
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Jay-Z gets emotional while talking about his daughter Blue. This just melted my heart. His album Magna Carta Holy Grail will be released July 4th.
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Beyonce and Jay Z are expecting their second child! Blue Ivy will be a big sister soon enough as multiple sources are confirming to E! News. Rumors of a pregnancy have been swirling since Beyonce walked the carpet at the recent Met Gala and now it looks like the secret is out. Cute! I love it when siblings are close in age.
Congrats to the very happy family!
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Do you see what I see? Could it be a doppelganger of Jay-Z from 1939 in Harlem? This photo was taken by Sid Grossman of a group of loiterers with one of them baring a similar resemblance to the hip hop mogul.
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