Click Track: Jay-Z


Posted at 08:41 AM ET, 01/19/2012

Merle Haggard hospitalized; Jay-Z never said he’d stop saying that; Bruno Mars cleared
By David Malitz
Pop music morning headlines.

By David Malitz  |  08:41 AM ET, 01/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Merle Haggard, Jay-Z

Posted at 10:16 AM ET, 01/10/2012

Coachella 2012 line-up announced: At the Drive-In, Refused reunite; Jay-Z serenades newborn; ODB had an FBI file?
By Chris Richards
Your morning headlines from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards  |  10:16 AM ET, 01/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  The Black Keys, Radiohead, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, At the Drive-In, Refused, Jay-Z, Beyonce, ODB, Coachella

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 12/30/2011

The most watchable music videos of 2011
By Allison Stewart
10 videos that merited return visits to YouTube.

By Allison Stewart  |  01:00 PM ET, 12/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Lists | Tags:  Jay-Z, Kanye West, Beyonce, Kreayshawn, Friends, King Krule, Robyn, Lil Wayne, Real Estate, Lana Del Rey, Battles

Posted at 09:43 AM ET, 12/12/2011

More Throne in 2012?; Wale plays for free at Wizards Fan Fest
By David Malitz
Pop music morning headlines.

By David Malitz  |  09:43 AM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Jay-Z, Kanye West, Wale, Grinderman

Posted at 10:42 AM ET, 12/09/2011

Chris Richards picks his top 10 albums of 2011
By Chris Richards
The year’s best in pop music.

By Chris Richards  |  10:42 AM ET, 12/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Lists | Tags:  The Weeknd, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Pistol Annies, Katy B, Drake, Bluebrain, Bon Iver, Real Estate, James Blake, Fauna

Posted at 10:37 AM ET, 11/30/2011

Justin Bieber is most searched person; More prison for Lil Boosie
By David Malitz
Pop music morning headlines.

By David Malitz  |  10:37 AM ET, 11/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Justin Bieber, Lil Boosie, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Elliiott Smith

Posted at 09:51 AM ET, 11/22/2011

Singles file: Young Jeezy f. Jay-Z and Andre 3000, the Evens, Cults f. Freddie Gibbs
By Allison Stewart
Five must-hear songs of the week.

By Allison Stewart  |  09:51 AM ET, 11/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Young Jeezy, Jay-Z, Andre 3000, The Evens, Cults, Freddie Gibbs, First Aid Kit, Radiohead

Posted at 10:19 AM ET, 11/14/2011

Jay-Z under fire for Rocawear “Occupy All Streets” T-shirt; Chesney and McGraw team for stadium tour; Lady Gaga splits with creative director
By David Malitz
Pop music morning headlines.

By David Malitz  |  10:19 AM ET, 11/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Jay-Z, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Lady Gaga

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 11/04/2011

Jay-Z and Kanye West triumphant at Verizon Center
By Chris Richards
Two of music’s biggest names delivered a performance matching their starpower.

By Chris Richards  |  01:00 PM ET, 11/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  In concert | Tags:  Jay-Z, Kanye West

Posted at 12:24 PM ET, 11/04/2011

Jay-Z shouts out Georgetown — but should the Hoyas be studying Hova?
By Chris Richards
The internet responds to news of Michael Eric Dyson’s Jay-Z course at Georgetown University.

By Chris Richards  |  12:24 PM ET, 11/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  News | Tags:  Jay-Z

Posted at 11:40 PM ET, 11/03/2011

Jay-Z and Kanye West bring ‘Throne’ to Verizon Center
By Chris Richards
First take on one of the most hotly anticipated concerts of the year.

By Chris Richards  |  11:40 PM ET, 11/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  First take | Tags:  Jay-Z, Kanye West

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 11/03/2011

Archive: Before watching the Throne, read recent Jay-Z and Kanye West reviews
By Click Track
Recent concert and album reviews from The Washington Post archives.

By Click Track  |  04:00 PM ET, 11/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Jay-Z, Kanye West

Posted at 10:28 AM ET, 11/03/2011

In today’s Post: Jay-Z 101 at Georgetown University
By Chris Richards
Professor Michael Eric Dyson brings the work of rap’s biggest star to the world of academia.

By Chris Richards  |  10:28 AM ET, 11/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  In today's Post | Tags:  Jay-Z

Posted at 09:46 AM ET, 10/31/2011

“Watch the Throne” tour kicks off in Atlanta; Adele cancels all 2011 dates; Amy Winehouse album due in December
By David Malitz
Pop music morning headlines.

By David Malitz  |  09:46 AM ET, 10/31/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Kanye West, Jay-Z, Adele, Amy Winehouse

Posted at 10:03 AM ET, 10/13/2011

Paul Simon to take “Graceland” on the road; Georgetown offers Jay-Z class
By David Malitz
Pop music morning headlines.

By David Malitz  |  10:03 AM ET, 10/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Paul Simon, Jay-Z, Richard Chartier, Television Personalities

Posted at 11:35 AM ET, 09/29/2011

Taking sides: Who should “The Colbert Report” book next?
By Click Track
To be a successful musical guest on the “Report,” you must be somewhat politically literate, sound awesome on a TV soundstage and be funny.

By Click Track  |  11:35 AM ET, 09/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Taking sides | Tags:  Radiohead, Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Tom Waits

Posted at 03:25 PM ET, 09/09/2011

The buddy system: This season finds pop stars joining forces
By Chris Richards
Big-name pop stars are linking arms this season, both in the studio and on the road.

By Chris Richards  |  03:25 PM ET, 09/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  In today's Post | Tags:  Kanye West, Jay-Z, Miranda Lambert, Pistol Annies, Bon Iver, James Blake, Wild Flag, SuperHeavy, Lou Reed, Metallica

Posted at 02:01 PM ET, 08/31/2011

Jay-Z, Kanye West, Adele, Lil Wayne, Lady Gaga: Summer’s musical winners and losers
By Allison Stewart
Jay-Z, Kanye West and Adele come out on top, but Lil Wayne and Lady Gaga didn’t fare as well.

By Allison Stewart  |  02:01 PM ET, 08/31/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Riffs | Tags:  Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Adele, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Odd Future, Pistol Annies

Posted at 09:53 AM ET, 08/24/2011

Winehouse toxicology report comes back clean; Lady Gaga to guest on “The Simpsons”; Numero Group battles Jay-Z and Kanye
By David Malitz

By David Malitz  |  09:53 AM ET, 08/24/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga, Numero Group, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Oasis, U.S. Royalty

Posted at 11:42 AM ET, 08/12/2011

“Watch the Throne” watch: Kanye West and Jay-Z drop “Otis” video
By Chris Richards
The Spike Jonze-directed clip finds the dynamic duo having plenty of fun.

By Chris Richards  |  11:42 AM ET, 08/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  News | Tags:  Kanye West, Jay-Z

Posted at 11:27 AM ET, 08/11/2011

Taking sides: Who sits on the “Throne” 72 hours later — Kanye West or Jay-Z?
By Click Track
Click Track’s contributors pick the highs and lows from Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “Watch the Throne.”

By Click Track  |  11:27 AM ET, 08/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Taking sides | Tags:  Jay-Z, Kanye West, Beyonce, Frank Ocean, Mr. Hudson

Posted at 09:48 AM ET, 08/10/2011

Chris Brown brings F.A.M.E. tour to D.C.; Staggering losses for record labels in U.K. fire; “Throne” on pace to top 500,000 in sales
By David Malitz

By David Malitz  |  09:48 AM ET, 08/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Chris Brown, Jay-Z, Kanye West

Posted at 01:12 PM ET, 08/09/2011

Lists: When Jay-Z and Kanye West don’t get the first word
By Chris Richards and David Malitz
Jay and Ye are quick to cede their albums’ opening remarks to people with fake British accents.

By Chris Richards and David Malitz  |  01:12 PM ET, 08/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Lists | Tags:  Kanye West, Frank Ocean, Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z, R. Kelly, Chester Bennington, Linkin Park: Odd Future, Slick Rick

Posted at 06:29 PM ET, 08/08/2011

Album review: Jay-Z and Kanye West, “Watch the Throne”
By Chris Richards
A summer blockbuster designed to make us bow before two rap demigods actually asks us to question our own desires.

By Chris Richards  |  06:29 PM ET, 08/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Album reviews | Tags:  Kanye West, Jay-Z

Posted at 09:37 AM ET, 08/08/2011

“Watch The Throne” is out, never leaked; Big Boi arrested on drug charges; Lollapalooza recaps
By David Malitz
The rappers finally released their highly anticipated collaborative album, “Watch The Throne.”

By David Malitz  |  09:37 AM ET, 08/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Jay-Z, Kanye West, Big Boi

Posted at 09:31 AM ET, 08/02/2011

Kings of Leon cancel tour; Jay-Z and Kanye West shuffle dates on theirs
By David Malitz

By David Malitz  |  09:31 AM ET, 08/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Kings of Leon, Jay-Z, Kanye West

Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 07/28/2011

Taking sides: Watch The Throne or listen to the album?
By Click Track
Which will be better: the Jay-Z/Kanye West tour or album?

By Click Track  |  01:30 PM ET, 07/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Taking sides | Tags:  Jay-Z, Kanye West

Posted at 10:01 AM ET, 07/26/2011

Michael Jackson tribute concert set for October; Winehouse funeral held in London; Ted Leo to play benefit show in D.C.
By David Malitz

By David Malitz  |  10:01 AM ET, 07/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse, Ted Leo, Young Jeezy, Jay-Z, Kanye West

Posted at 09:14 AM ET, 07/25/2011

Jay-Z and Kanye West announce “Watch the Throne” released date and tour; Amy Winehouse remembered
By Chris Richards
Morning headlines from the world of pop music.

By Chris Richards  |  09:14 AM ET, 07/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Jay-Z, Kanye West, Amy Winehouse

Posted at 09:43 AM ET, 07/21/2011

Jay-Z and Kanye drop “Otis”; Katy Perry leads VMA nominees; R. Kelly has emergency surgery
By David Malitz

By David Malitz  |  09:43 AM ET, 07/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Jay-Z, Kanye West, Katy Perry, R. Kelly

Posted at 09:57 AM ET, 07/11/2011

Coheed and Cambria bassist arrested; RIP Wurzel from Motorhead; Rihanna concert cut short due to fire
By David Malitz

By David Malitz  |  09:57 AM ET, 07/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Coheed and Cambria, Motorhead, Rihanna, Jay-Z

Posted at 09:59 AM ET, 07/05/2011

No album, just cover are and pre-order info for Jay-Z and Kanye; Radiohead enters Chinese cyberspace; RIP rock critic Jane Scott
By David Malitz

By David Malitz  |  09:59 AM ET, 07/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Jay-Z, Kanye West, Radiohead

Posted at 09:48 AM ET, 07/01/2011

Kanye West/Jay-Z album coming soon?; New Wilco album and tour; Kareem Abdul-Jabaar and Smashing Pumpkins - what?
By David Malitz

By David Malitz  |  09:48 AM ET, 07/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Jay-Z, Kanye West, Wilco, Smashing Pumpkins

Posted at 11:25 AM ET, 06/03/2011

Did the Washington Wizards predict contemporary hip-hop?
By David Malitz
Were the Washington Wizards swag before swag was swag?

By David Malitz  |  11:25 AM ET, 06/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Riffs | Tags:  Lil B, Souja Boy, Jay-Z, Diddy, Swag

Posted at 10:52 AM ET, 04/19/2011

Singles file: Lady Gaga, Win Win, Wale
By Allison Stewart
New songs from Lady Gaga, Win Win, Wale and more.

By Allison Stewart  |  10:52 AM ET, 04/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Lady Gaga, Win Win, Wale, Meek Mill, Blaqstarr, Atmosphere, Aesop Rock, U2, Jay-Z

Posted at 01:45 PM ET, 03/31/2011

Taking sides: Who should Kanye collaborate with instead?
By Click Track
Click Track’s contributors debate who Kanye should work with instead of Jay-Z.

By Click Track  |  01:45 PM ET, 03/31/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Taking sides | Tags:  Kanye West, Jay-Z, Bon Iver, Justin Vernon, Nicki Ninajl, RZA

Posted at 09:47 AM ET, 03/31/2011

NBA to investigate Jay-Z; Springsteen pens letter to editor of local paper; Celebrate Marvin Gaye Day
By Chris Richards
Jay-Z might be in trouble after going into the Kentucky locker room; The Boss criticizes tax cuts in New Jersey; Washingtonians celebrate hometown hero Marvin Gaye on Saturday

By Chris Richards  |  09:47 AM ET, 03/31/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click, Morning click | Tags:  Jay-Z, Bruce Springsteen, Marvin Gaye

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 01/24/2011

Riffs: Kanye vs. Coachella, and four other highly entertaining festival feuds.
By Allison Stewart
Jay-Z played Glastonbury and the world didn't end. Like seemingly everything Kanye West does, the announcement that the controversial rapper was going to headline April's Coachella festival caused a pop cultural kerfuffle. Many online commenters went so far as to...

By Allison Stewart  |  12:00 PM ET, 01/24/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Be specific, Be specific | Tags:  Bob Dylan, Guns N Roses, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Kings of Leon, Morrissey

Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 01/12/2011

Riffs: Britney vs. Kanye/Jay-Z: The final showdown
By Allison Stewart
"H.A.M." or "Hold It"? It's not quite an epic battle on the level of the Backstreet Boys vs. New Kids on the Block, but when it was announced that Britney Spears and the historic pairing of Jay-Z and Kanye West...

By Allison Stewart  |  01:15 PM ET, 01/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Riffs | Tags:  Britney Spears, Jay-Z, Kanye West

Posted at 11:56 AM ET, 01/11/2011

Kanye West + Jay-Z, "H.A.M." -- pros + cons
By Chris Richards
There's good and bad with "H.A.M." 2011 is brimming with big popland promises, including "Watch the Throne", a collaboration album that hip-hop royals Kanye West and Jay-Z claimed would see the light of day this week. Instead, we've been presented...

By Chris Richards  |  11:56 AM ET, 01/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  News | Tags:  Jay-Z, Kanye West

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 12/08/2010

Riffs: Five things we learned from reading rock star autobiographies
By Allison Stewart
Don't mess with Megadeth's Dave Mustaine or he might put a spell on you. (Kyle Gustafson/FTWP) Rock stars have much to teach us. At least, according to rock stars. It's never been a better year for musical autobios: Patti Smith's...

By Allison Stewart  |  12:00 PM ET, 12/08/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Riffs | Tags:  Dave Mustaine, Jay-Z, Keith Richards, Susan Boyle, Vince Neil

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 10/01/2010

Jay-Z and Eminem inspire Dr. Dre to finish "Detox"; Soundgarden goes "Guitar Hero"; Usher and Sade coming to the DMV
By Chris Richards
Dre has been working on "Detox" since the days of black and white photography. (Interscope Records) By Chris Richards - Dr. Dre tells MTV that performing at a recent concert with Jay-Z and Eminem inspired him to get back to...

By Chris Richards  |  10:00 AM ET, 10/01/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Dr. Dre, Eminem, Jay-Z, Sade, Soundgarden, Usher

Posted at 10:15 AM ET, 09/23/2010

Katy Perry deemed too hot for "Sesame Street"; Don't judge Jay-Z's forthcoming book by its cover
By Chris Richards
By Chris Richards - Katy Perry is too hot for "Sesame Street." The pop singer recently joined Elmo to film a spot for the long-running kids television show but producers later deemed the clip un-airable due to Perry's revealing...

By Chris Richards  |  10:15 AM ET, 09/23/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Die Antwoord, Jay-Z, Katy Perry, T.I., Virgin Mobile FreeFest

Posted at 11:15 AM ET, 08/31/2010

Singles file: Kanye West f. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Bon Iver and Nicki Minaj
By Allison Stewart
Nicki Minaj is the weak link on Kanye West's new track. By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind... Kanye West featuring Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Bon Iver and Nicki Minaj: "Monster" Yeezy goes "True Blood"...

By Allison Stewart  |  11:15 AM ET, 08/31/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Singles file | Tags:  Bon Iver, Bruce Springsteen, Deadmau5, Jay Electronica, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz, The Game, Wayne and Wax

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 08/24/2010

U2 debuting new material, touring with Jay-Z; Ticketmaster unveils newfangled "weblog"; Destroyer + Hecker makes Click Track fantasies come true
By David Malitz
Bono's back is fine and Bono's back with some new songs. (Ricky Carioti/TWP) By David Malitz - With Bono recovered from back surgery U2 is back on the road and debuting lots of new material on the European leg of...

By David Malitz  |  10:00 AM ET, 08/24/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Destroyer, Jay-Z, Ticketmaster, Tim Hecker, U2

Posted at 05:10 PM ET, 06/16/2010

Jay-Z cites Gilbert Arenas on new Dr. Dre track
By Chris Richards
Don't expect to hear this Dre-Jay collaboration at the Verizon Center next season. (Getty Images) By Chris Richards A new song from Dr. Dre's looooong awaited "Detox" album has leaked and it features a Jay-Z couplet about Washington's most troubled...

By Chris Richards  |  05:10 PM ET, 06/16/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Local news | Tags:  Dr. Dre, Jay-Z

Posted at 09:10 AM ET, 06/11/2010

M.I.A. releases new song, remix with Jay-Z; Pavement drummer Gary Young plays a reunion gig; The World Cup kickoff concert was probably really fun
By Ally Schweitzer
Transmissions from Brentwood: A new M.I.A. song and remix debuted yesterday. By Ally Schweitzer - Two songs from M.I.A. are making the rounds: a new track from her forthcoming album "/\/\Y/\" and a remix of the lead single "XXXO" featuring...

By Ally Schweitzer  |  09:10 AM ET, 06/11/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Amadou & Mariam, Jay-Z, Juanes, M.I.A., Pavement, Shakira, Tinariwen

Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 05/13/2010

Taking sides: Can one horrible song ruin a near-perfect album?
By Chris Richards
James Murphy has made another great album - with one glaring exception. (Michael Buckner/Getty Images) LCD Soundsystem's fine new album "This is Happening" isn't due out until Tuesday, but it began circulating around the Internet a few weeks back....

By Chris Richards  |  01:15 PM ET, 05/13/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Taking sides | Tags:  Bob Dylan, Jay-Z, Kanye West, LCD Soundsystem, R.E.M., The Clash

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 05/13/2010

Eminem hits No. 1, schedules shows with Jay-Z; New "Twilight" soundtrack is indie-tastic; Roots and John Legend team for covers album
By David Malitz
Eminem tops the charts and will play at Yankee Stadium. (Gary Malerba/Associated Press) By David Malitz - Eminem will debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with his latest single, "Not Afraid." It is just the...

By David Malitz  |  09:00 AM ET, 05/13/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Band of Horses, Bat For Lashes, Beck, Eminem, Jay-Z, John Legend, The Roots, Vampire Weekend

Posted at 05:20 PM ET, 05/03/2010

Week ahead: Tribute to TCB's Polo, Jay-Z on "SNL," Canadian supergroups release new albums
By David Malitz
Craig Finn and the Hold Steady release their fifth album, "Heaven Is Whenever," on Tuseday. (Kyle Gustafson/FTWP) In concert: On Monday night there will be an All-Stars of Go-Go Tribute and Benefit for Polo of TCB at Marygold's in Lanham,...

By David Malitz  |  05:20 PM ET, 05/03/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Future days | Tags:  Jay-Z, TCB, The Fall, The Hold Steady, Wale

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 04/19/2010

Carrie Underwood takes the big award at ACM; Coachella 2010 wraps up
By Ally Schweitzer
Carrie Underwood, two-time recipient of ACM's Entertainer of the Year award. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) By Ally Schweitzer - Carrie Underwood took away the biggest prize at last night's Academy of Country Music awards, winning "Entertainer of the Year" at the...

By Ally Schweitzer  |  08:45 AM ET, 04/19/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Beyonce, Carrie Underwood, Flea, Jay-Z, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Pavement, Phoenix

Posted at 11:40 AM ET, 03/04/2010

In concert: Jay-Z
By David Malitz
Jay-Z eventually got it going at Verizon Center Wednesday night. (All photos by Ricky Carioti/TWP) By Sarah Godfrey Jay-Z, as he’s fond of saying, isn’t a businessman, he’s a business, man. But lately he seems to have forgotten the number...

By David Malitz  |  11:40 AM ET, 03/04/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  In concert | Tags:  Jay-Z, Trey Songz, Young Jeezy

Posted at 10:03 AM ET, 03/04/2010

News: Jay-Z visited the White House
By Chris Richards
Jay-Z quickly met with the POTUS on Wednesday. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) During the final moments of his performance at Verizon Center Wednesday night, Jay-Z casually dropped a gigantic boast: "I just came from the White House." White House...

By Chris Richards  |  10:03 AM ET, 03/04/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  News | Tags:  Jay-Z

Posted at 11:10 AM ET, 02/15/2010

Morning click: Jay-Z skips "the World," Knack frontman dies
By Chris Richards
Jay-Z explains why he stayed off the "We Are the World" remake. - Jay-Z was one of pop music's numerous A-listers who chose not to take part in the new "We Are the World" remake organized to benefit earthquake relief...

By Chris Richards  |  11:10 AM ET, 02/15/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Jay-Z, the Knack

Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 02/04/2010

Taking sides: Picking Super Bowl halftime talent
By David Malitz
Forget the geriatric rockers - give us Beyonce at halftime. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show -- excuse us, the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLIV Halftime Show -- will feature a performance by U.K. rock legends the Who. Other...

By David Malitz  |  03:00 PM ET, 02/04/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Taking sides | Tags:  Beyonce, Eminem, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Prince, Radiohead, Rick Ross

Posted at 02:25 PM ET, 01/21/2010

Taking sides... Choose your own Coachella adventure
By David Malitz
Jay-Z and Thom Yorke can play at your version of Coachella - but it will cost you. In an effort to turn everything in life into some kind of draft and/or fantasy sport, Click Track has developed a Coachella salary...

By David Malitz  |  02:25 PM ET, 01/21/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Taking sides | Tags:  Baroness, Beach House, Calle 13, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Coachella, Corinne Bailey Rae, De La Soul, Dead Weather, Dirty Projectors, Echo and the Bunnymen, Faith No More, Gil Scott-Heron, Girls, Grace Jones, Jay-Z, LCD Soundsystem, Pavement, Phoenix, Sleigh Bells, Sly Stone, Spoon, The Soft Pack, Thom Yorke, Wale

Posted at 09:05 AM ET, 01/21/2010

Morning click: Quincy Jones plans "We Are the World" remake, Beyoncé joins "Hope for Haiti"
By Chris Richards
Q is planning a "We Are the World" remake. (AP Photo/The Atlanta Journal & Constitution, Hyosub Shin) - Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie are planning to record a 25th anniversary remake of "We Are the World" to benefit relief...

By Chris Richards  |  09:05 AM ET, 01/21/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Lionel Richie, Mystikal, Quincy Jones

Posted at 02:31 PM ET, 01/20/2010

News: Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z sign on to perform "Hope for Haiti" telethon
By Chris Richards
The Boss is one of many big names that will perform to raise money for Haiti. (Photo By Michael Williamson) A constellation of pop stars have signed on to perform at Friday's "Hope For Haiti" telethon, including Bruce Springsteen, Jay-Z,...

By Chris Richards  |  02:31 PM ET, 01/20/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  News | Tags:  Bruce Springsteen, Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder, Wyclef Jean

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 01/20/2010

Morning click: Coachella Lineup Announced; Folk singer Kate McGarrigle dies
By Ally Schweitzer
Jay-Z, Gorillaz, Phoenix, and MGMT are scheduled to play this year's Coachella Festival. (Photos clockwise from top: Jason DeCrow/AP; Myspace) - The 2010 Coachella lineup has been announced and it's looking a little less wrinkly than in years past....

By Ally Schweitzer  |  08:30 AM ET, 01/20/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Morning click | Tags:  Jay-Z, Ludacris, Phoenix, Vampire Weekend, Wale

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 01/15/2010

Discographically Speaking: Timbaland
By Sarah Godfrey
Late R&B superstar Aaliyah was the beneficiary of many of Timbaland's best beats . Producer extraordinaire Timbaland is set to drop by the 9:30 club on Saturday night to promote his album, “Shock Value II,” the latest in a series...

By Sarah Godfrey  |  12:30 PM ET, 01/15/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Discographically speaking | Tags:  Aaliyah, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, Kelis, Missy Elliott, Timbaland

Posted at 03:44 PM ET, 12/31/2009

Lists: David Malitz's top 237 shows of 2009
By David Malitz
Jay-Z's Inauguration Eve show at the Warner Theatre was historic. This is my favorite year-end list to make because I feel it's the most definitive. I made sure to wait until the very end so I could have a full...

By David Malitz  |  03:44 PM ET, 12/31/2009 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Lists | Tags:  Bob Mould, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Destroyer, Future of the Left, Jay-Z, Juana Molina, Kurt Vile, Lambchop, Paul McCartney, Primal Scream, Spoon, TV Ghost, TV on the Radio, Times New Viking, Waco Brothers