Jay-Z Does a $150 Million Deal

Jay-Z left Def Jam after serving as president for three years, and now we know it was because they couldn’t agree on his new contract. Jay-Z signed a contract with Live Nation worth $150 million. Jay-Z will get a $25 million upfront payment, plus advance payments of $10 million per album for a minimum of three albums and $25 million toward concert tours. Live Nation will also pay $20 million in exchange for publishing, licensing and other rights. Live Nation is also expected to commit $50 million to finance Jay-Z’s investments and his entertainment venture, to be called Roc Nation, which is expected to include his own record label, music publishing, talent consulting and managing projects.

Live Nation signed similar deals with Madonna, and U2, last year.

As I said before, Jay-Z better make sure Beyonce signs a prenup before they get married.

Jay-Z and Beyonce are Getting Married

After about six years of dating, Jay-Z (38) and Beyonce (26) have taken out a marriage license this morning in Scarsdale, New York, according to People. The license is valid for 60 days. Congrats to them, but I sincerely hope Jay-Z gets a prenup. Beyonce may not be a gold digger, but Momma Knowles may have some negative influences once these two are married.

Rihanna and Jay-Z Have Lovers Quarrel at the Grammys

Rihanna went out to the audience to bring Jay-Z onto the stage at the Grammy Awards when Rihanna was going to accept her award, but Jay-Z didn’t want to go. Jay-Z pulled his hand away, and Rihanna threw her hands up like "WTF! don’t be embarrassing me in front of all these people!," so she drug him along. Beyonce, Jay-Z, and Rihanna had dinner together last year, to settle rumors that Jay-Z, Beyonce, and Rihanna were NOT in a three-way love triangle. It appears Jay-Z has been put on a short leash by his main squeeze Beyonce, and he’s obeying like a good boy. Judging from the picture below the tension could be felt by everyone. Rihanna may appreciate all that Jay-Z has done for her, but she needs to keep her distance, because Beyonce might just leave a dead rabbit on Rihanna’s door step.

Beyonce is NOT Pregnant

In more recycled rumors The Mirror is reporting Beyone is pregnant, and married to Jay-Z:

A source claims Beyonce is trying to keep her pregnancy a secret. "Beyonce is giving nothing away. She’s always been close to her parents and open about wanting a large family of her own one day." The source also claims Beyonce and Jay-Z were secretly married in Paris last month. "Beyonce and Solange have been brought up with strong Christian beliefs. Part of that belief is to be married before having children."

If Jay-Z and Beyonce got married, the wedding would be as big as her hair. It’s not something anyone would miss. If Beyonce were pregnant, all anyone could talk about is how nice and big her breasts are getting. The couple are not married, and Beyonce is not pregnant. Jay-Z appears to be keeping Beyonce at arm’s length until he is ready for marriage and a family.

Jay-Z 40/40 Club Opens in Las Vegas

Contrary to prior reports that the 40/40 Club had not passed inspection, the Las Vegas club opened on schedule as expected. Jay-Z and Beyonce came dressed up all glamorous. Beyonce’s sister Solange Knowles (pictured left below) came in a dress very similar to Beyonce’s, and they may have been wearing identical wigs. Someone better keep a close eye on Beyonce, I just know Solange wants to knock her out and take her place.