http://www.mail.com/people/12714-jay-z.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.20/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/12714-jay-z.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1761466-broadway-faces-potential-holiday-labor-headache.html NEW YORK (AP) — The union representing hundreds of Broadway theater cleaners, porters, elevator operators and bathroom attendants voted Wednesday to authorize its leaders to call a strike if a new contract isn't approved by the end of the month, potentially throwing a wrench into a busy holiday season. Members of the 250-person 32BJ union voted during a n... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1761466-broadway-faces-potential-holiday-labor-headache.html 2012-12-13T00:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1757284-with-big-night-james-heat-top-hawks-101-92.html MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James leaped as high as he can soar. Dwyane Wade shot better than he ever has before. And when the Miami Heat stars are on their games like that ... "We probably won't lose," James said. Such was the case Monday night. James scored 27 points, Wade had 26 and the Heat pulled away in the second half to beat the Atlanta Hawks 101-92, impr... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 03:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1757284-with-big-night-james-heat-top-hawks-101-92.html 2012-12-11T03:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1747430-individuality-takes-center-stage-grammys.html Fun. helped break up the sound of dance and electronic music on Top 40 radio with its edgy pop-rock grooves. Frank Ocean made a bold statement in R&B — with an announcement about his sexuality and with his critically revered, multi-genre album, "channel ORANGE." And Mumford & Sons continued to bring its folk-rock swag and style to the Billboard charts with its sophomore albu... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1747430-individuality-takes-center-stage-grammys.html 2012-12-06T20:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1744998-grammys-spread-love-with-6-top-nominees.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Grammy Awards celebrated the diversity of music as six different artists tied for lead nominee — Kanye West, Jay-Z, Frank Ocean, Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, Mumford & Sons and fun. Auerbach received five nominations as a member of the Keys and also is up for producer of the year, earning a spot with the others at the top of... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 04:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1744998-grammys-spread-love-with-6-top-nominees.html 2012-12-06T04:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1731578-swizz-beatz-im-releasing-singles-albums.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Producer-rapper Swizz Beatz says he wants to release a series of singles — or "memorable moments" — instead of a follow-up album to 2007's "One Man Band Man." With the growing trend of top pop acts selling millions of singles, but falling flat in album sales, Beatz said releasing songs is the best route for him as a known artist. "I thin... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1731578-swizz-beatz-im-releasing-singles-albums.html 2012-11-29T17:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1725254-nets-take-1st-brooklyn-matchup-with-knicks-ot.html NEW YORK (AP) — Playing the Knicks never looked or sounded so sweet for the Nets in New Jersey. The first matchup in Brooklyn was everything they could have hoped for. "It was just a total 180 from what we saw last year, where it was mostly Knicks fans and all the chants and all the cheers were for them. It's great to feel that we have a home-court advant... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 07:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1725254-nets-take-1st-brooklyn-matchup-with-knicks-ot.html 2012-11-27T07:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1695362-year-in-youtubes-channels-must-see-tv-yet.html NEW YORK (AP) — When Google announced its plans to fund some 100 new channels of original programming on YouTube, many expected a transformation in television. Google had disrupted other industries and TV appeared to be next in line. The YouTube channels were trumpeted as the next iteration in television: Just as a handful of networks begat a few hundred ... Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1695362-year-in-youtubes-channels-must-see-tv-yet.html 2012-11-12T20:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1691314-rap-reality-tv-star-sits-hawks-broadcast.html ATLANTA (AP) — T.I. added a new line to his expanding resume — broadcaster. The Grammy Award-winning rapper and reality television joined the Atlanta Hawks' broadcast team Friday night for the first half of their 95-89 loss to the NBA champion Miami Heat. "This was a phenomenal opportunity," said T.I., proud that the Hawks built a 46-42 lead during his ti... Sat, 10 Nov 2012 03:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1691314-rap-reality-tv-star-sits-hawks-broadcast.html 2012-11-10T03:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1688072-msg-to-hold-benefit-concert-sandy-aid-dec-12.html NEW YORK (AP) — Madison Square Garden will hold a special concert next month to benefit those affected by Superstorm Sandy. No performers have been announced for the Dec. 12 event, dubbed "12-12-12." In a news release Thursday, MSG said more details would be available in the coming days. Proceeds will benefit those affected by Sandy in the New York-New Je... Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1688072-msg-to-hold-benefit-concert-sandy-aid-dec-12.html 2012-11-08T20:19:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1686144-wade-james-lift-heat-nets-103-73.html MIAMI (AP) — In 25 seasons of Miami Heat basketball, the club had never won its first four home games of any season. That is, until now. And the Heat are making it look easy. Dwyane Wade scored 22 points on 10 for 14 shooting, LeBron James finished two assists shy of a triple-double and the Heat clamped down defensively again to beat the Brooklyn Nets 103... Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1686144-wade-james-lift-heat-nets-103-73.html 2012-11-08T03:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1681094-springsteen-jay-z-pop-obama-rally.html COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Someone has to introduce the president. On Monday, the final day of the presidential campaign, President Barack Obama, however, didn't bring along an opening act. He brought along two main acts. Bruce Springsteen. Jay-Z. Theirs wasn't an introduction, it was pop culture moment. The Boss was spen... Tue, 06 Nov 2012 07:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1681094-springsteen-jay-z-pop-obama-rally.html 2012-11-06T07:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1678514-obama-romney-last-minute-pleas-close-race.html LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney made last-minute pleas for votes Monday, employing their last vestiges of energy, celebrity boosters and plenty of jet fuel to encourage every supporter and the few remaining undecideds to tip the 2012 election in their favor. National polls of the eve of Election Day showed a neck-an... Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1678514-obama-romney-last-minute-pleas-close-race.html 2012-11-05T19:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1676598-nets-beat-raptors-107-100-brooklyn-debut.html NEW YORK (AP) — The chant was 55 years in the making, delayed a couple days by disaster, and delivered by a sold-out crowd that wasn't missing this party no matter what it took to get there. "Brook-lyn! Brook-lyn!" Those were the lyrics of a rocking return to major pro sports. "That gave me jitters, man. Chills," guard Joe Johnson said. "I know that these... Sun, 04 Nov 2012 02:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1676598-nets-beat-raptors-107-100-brooklyn-debut.html 2012-11-04T02:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1672436-springsteen-jay-z-to-boost-obama-final-day.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Some big-name celebrities will help President Barack Obama make his closing case to voters in the most competitive states. Rock singer Bruce Springsteen will perform and introduce Obama on Monday as he kicks off the last day of the campaign in Madison, Wis. The two will then travel together to Columbus, Ohio, for another event with rappe... Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1672436-springsteen-jay-z-to-boost-obama-final-day.html 2012-11-01T20:50:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1671048-kendrick-lamar-splash-with-major-label-debut.html ATLANTA (AP) — When Kendrick Lamar submitted the initial version of his new album, "good kid, m.A.A.d city," the rapper planned on heading back to the studio to record more songs for it. Dr. Dre thought otherwise for his protege. "When I brought it back to him, he said, 'You know what, you're done,'" Lamar recalled in a phone interview Wednesday night. "'... Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1671048-kendrick-lamar-splash-with-major-label-debut.html 2012-11-01T18:19:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1664620-obamas-ipod-bit-electorate-varied.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's iPod could pass for a voter outreach tool. Interviewed Monday on Cincinnati radio station WIZF, Obama ran through his musical tastes, an eclectic and all-encompassing list of artists and tracks that reflect the varied coalition of voters he is seeking to attract. Asked what was on the "preside... Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1664620-obamas-ipod-bit-electorate-varied.html 2012-10-29T20:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1639200-ranking-beyonces-film-performances.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyonce will be the halftime performer at next year's Super Bowl, we learned this week when the AP broke the news. This got me thinking about the multi-talented multi-hyphenate's movie performances. The R&B superstar has appeared in a lot of films over the past decade, with some decidedly high-profile roles. And while she shouldn't quit her day job just ye... Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1639200-ranking-beyonces-film-performances.html 2012-10-18T13:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1636848-race-sides-help-musical-friends.html Only one campaign debate is left, just 20 days remain and the two presidential tickets are furiously fighting down to what could be a photo finish. It's time to bring in the closers and amp up the patriotic music. President Barack Obama's campaign is enlisting rocker Bruce Springsteen, 62, whose 1984 song "Born in the U.S.A." is one of his best-known and ... Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1636848-race-sides-help-musical-friends.html 2012-10-17T15:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1633810-beyonce-set-super-bowl-halftime.html NEW YORK (AP) — All the single ladies will be watching the upcoming Super Bowl along with football lovers — that's because Beyonce is the halftime show performer. NFL confirmed the news Tuesday afternoon after Beyonce posted a photo of herself sporting eye black, where "Feb. 3" is written on one and "2013" on the other, on her Tumblr page. The Super Bowl ... Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1633810-beyonce-set-super-bowl-halftime.html 2012-10-16T20:41:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1625264-barbra-streisand-brooklynite-concert.html NEW YORK (AP) — Barbra Streisand was full of Brooklyn pride as she belted out well-known tunes with passion during a concert at the newly built Barclays Center. Thursday night's three-hour show was Streisand's return to her hometown, where she's also performing Saturday on her "Back to Brooklyn" tour. The 70-year-old told the crowd of 18,000 that the last... Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1625264-barbra-streisand-brooklynite-concert.html 2012-10-12T18:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1609618-jay-z-to-stream-concert-youtube-channel.html NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z is live-streaming the last of his eight concerts at New York City's Barclays Center for the launch of his new YouTube channel. The rapper announced Thursday his performance at the new Brooklyn sports arena will be live-streamed on Saturday at 9:30 p.m. Eastern time. He says it'll air on his new Life and Times channel. Jay-Z's new cha... Fri, 05 Oct 2012 10:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1609618-jay-z-to-stream-concert-youtube-channel.html 2012-10-05T10:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1594586-jay-z-christens-barclays-center-with-brooklyn-love.html NEW YORK (AP) — The newly built Barclays Center is the home of the Brooklyn Nets, and Jay-Z, an investor in the team, christened the venue Friday night in uniform, sporting a Nets hat and jersey as he rapped two dozen jams onstage in front of thousands. Jay-Z performed for an excited and rowdy crowd of 18,000, wearing a jersey that featured his last name,... Sat, 29 Sep 2012 14:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1594586-jay-z-christens-barclays-center-with-brooklyn-love.html 2012-09-29T14:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1593182-presidential-contest-shifts-focus-to-raising-money.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — For a day, the presidential contest was almost all about money — money to wage the presidential contest, that is. Mitt Romney promised to help Americans earn more, but he and President Barack Obama focused mostly on private fundraisers and big checks to fuel their 40-day sprint to Election Day. Obama courted donors in Washington on Fri... Fri, 28 Sep 2012 21:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1593182-presidential-contest-shifts-focus-to-raising-money.html 2012-09-28T21:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1594430-writer-suris-burn-book-blog-publishes-book.html NEW YORK (AP) — Suri Cruise would never wear denim, is on the Dukan Diet and considers Jay-Z and Beyonce's daughter, Blue Ivy, a rival. Not the real Suri Cruise, daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, but the one written about in a snarky blog — and now book — "Suri's Burn Book: Well-Dressed Commentary From Hollywood's Little Sweetheart" (Running Press)... Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:58:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1594430-writer-suris-burn-book-blog-publishes-book.html 2012-09-28T14:58:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1590052-jay-z-bringing-nets-to-brooklyn-american-dream.html NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z has accomplished a lot in his career, but his latest feat has him feeling that like he's living the American dream. The 42-year-old music mogul and entrepreneur says when he was a poor kid in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, he never imagined that he'd someday own a piece of a basketball team. Now Jay is an investor in the Broo... Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1590052-jay-z-bringing-nets-to-brooklyn-american-dream.html 2012-09-27T14:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1577720-us-eu-approve-universal-takeover-emi.html BRUSSELS (AP) — Universal Music Group won approval Friday from American and European regulators to buy the famed British music company EMI, including the hugely lucrative Beatles catalogue. The deal will extend its lead as the world's largest producer of recorded music. But the EU imposed stringent restrictions and is forcing Universal to sell some of EMI... Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1577720-us-eu-approve-universal-takeover-emi.html 2012-09-21T21:00:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1577348-decades-later-brooklyn-pro-team.html NEW YORK (AP) — It was like a death in the family for Brooklyn baseball fans when their beloved Dodgers left the borough behind in 1957 for the California coast. Times were grim for Brooklyn back then. Residents were leaving en masse for the suburbs. Crime was on the rise. And there was little hope that the borough's plight would improve. "When the Dodger... Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1577348-decades-later-brooklyn-pro-team.html 2012-09-21T17:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1578518-out-three-giant-rallies-day-in-fundraisers.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Four years ago, the presidential contenders were packing airplane hangars, city squares and college arenas in a sprint to Election Day. This year, the rallies are fewer, the gatherings often smaller. Barely six weeks before the election, where are President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney spending their time? Fundraise... Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1578518-out-three-giant-rallies-day-in-fundraisers.html 2012-09-21T15:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1578024-a-list-stars-collide-iheartradio-music-festival.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — To prepare for the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas this weekend, Grammy-winning country star Brad Paisley is doing some research. Paisley said he cannot wait to see Calvin Harris perform, but doesn't know much about him. "I don't even know what he looks like, because the ("Feels So Close") video is of an old man with a hors... Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1578024-a-list-stars-collide-iheartradio-music-festival.html 2012-09-21T11:57:00Z