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/2.23/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/12714-jay-z.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1860162-beyonce-admits-inauguration-day-pre-recording.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Beyonce answered critics of her Inauguration Day performance the best way she could — with another sterling performance of the national anthem. The difference? On Thursday, it was live: She admitted during her Super Bowl news conference that when she performed for President Barack Obama and the nation, she decided to sing to a prerecord... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 03:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1860162-beyonce-admits-inauguration-day-pre-recording.html 2013-02-01T03:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1859494-super-bowl-watch-beyonce-avocados-practice.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Around Super Bowl XLVII and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of everything surrounding the game: GRIDIRON TO LEMONADE STAND Donald Driver didn't waste much time finding a new job. The Green Bay Packers all-time leading rece... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 01:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1859494-super-bowl-watch-beyonce-avocados-practice.html 2013-02-01T01:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1859114-beyonce-1-stars-super-bowl.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The entertainment leading up to the Super Bowl is so A-list, Beyonce may not even have the most anticipated performance surrounding the big game. Justin Timberlake is due to give his first major musical performance in four years. Stevie Wonder is performing for the masses at an outdoor concert. CeeLo Green is reuniting with his old hip-... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1859114-beyonce-1-stars-super-bowl.html 2013-01-31T20:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1859262-producer-fun-takes-center-stage-grammys.html NEW YORK (AP) — When music producer Jeff Bhasker — the mastermind behind fun.'s breakthrough — had thoughts of becoming a musician, the high school student in the jazz band figured he would play keyboard for a talented singer looking to carve a space in the musical universe. "In the jazz world you become a side man, say with like Miles Davis. You become M... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1859262-producer-fun-takes-center-stage-grammys.html 2013-01-31T14:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1858978-frank-ocean-maroon-5-to-perform-grammys.html NEW YORK (AP) — All five nominees for album of the year at this year's Grammys will perform at the awards show next month. The Recording Academy announced Thursday that R&B singer Frank Ocean will join Mumford & Sons, The Black Keys, Jack White and fun. at the Grammys, to take place live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 10. ... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1858978-frank-ocean-maroon-5-to-perform-grammys.html 2013-01-31T13:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1844362-spotifys-top-10-viral-tracks.html The following list represents the most viral tracks on Spotify, based on the number of people who shared it divided by the number who listened to it, from Monday, Jan. 28, to Sunday, Feb. 3, via Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter and Spotify. UNITED STATES 1. Icona Pop feat. Charli XCX, "I Love It " (Big Beat Records/Atlantic) 2. Flux Pavilion feat. Childish Gambi... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1844362-spotifys-top-10-viral-tracks.html 2013-02-05T14:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1849898-kobe-leads-lakers-oklahoma-city-105-96.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant had 21 points, 14 assists and nine rebounds, Steve Nash added seven of his 17 points in the final 5½ minutes, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 105-96 Sunday. Pau Gasol scored 16 points in a reserve role as the Lakers picked up the most impressive victory of their thoroughly unimpressi... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1849898-kobe-leads-lakers-oklahoma-city-105-96.html 2013-01-28T04:19:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1843574-white-underwood-lumineers-to-perform-grammys.html NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy nominees Jack White, Carrie Underwood and the Lumineers will hit the Grammys stage next month. The Recording Academy announced Thursday that those acts will join previously announced performers including fun., The Black Keys and Taylor Swift at the Feb. 10 awards show in Los Angeles. White is nominated for album of the year and the ... Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1843574-white-underwood-lumineers-to-perform-grammys.html 2013-01-24T16:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1840992-timberlake-to-perform-pre-super-bowl-party.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Justin Timberlake will appear in his first concert in more than four years the night before the Super Bowl. Timberlake has signed on to perform during "DIRECTV Super Saturday Night," held Feb. 2 in New Orleans. The singer recently released a new single, "Suit and Tie," featuring Jay-Z, and will release new album "The 20/20 Experience" l... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1840992-timberlake-to-perform-pre-super-bowl-party.html 2013-01-23T18:41:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1835360-beyonce-hudson-star-turns-inauguration.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Beyonce drew a loud cheer at the inauguration Monday even before her impressive rendition of the national anthem. But in the role she played four years ago singing for the president and first lady at the inaugural ball was her "Dreamgirls" co-star Jennifer Hudson. If President Barack Obama's first inaugural theme seemed to be summed up b... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 04:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1835360-beyonce-hudson-star-turns-inauguration.html 2013-01-22T04:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1832194-ap-source-inaugural-ball-to-feature-lady-gaga.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Watch out Beyonce and Katy Perry. There's another diva set to perform during the inauguration festivities — Lady Gaga. A person familiar with the inauguration tells The Associated Press that the pop star will perform at Tuesday's ball for President Barack Obama's staffers. The source spoke on condition of anonymity because that person wa... Sun, 20 Jan 2013 03:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1832194-ap-source-inaugural-ball-to-feature-lady-gaga.html 2013-01-20T03:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1830184-beyonce-katy-perry-star-packed-inauguration.html NEW YORK (AP) — Kelly Clarkson is a multiple nominee at next month's Grammy Awards, but what she's really excited about is another event where she'll be joined by Beyonce, Katy Perry, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Mana, Usher and Brad Paisley. Oh, and the president. President Barack Obama's inauguration is shaping up to be an event as star-studded as any re... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1830184-beyonce-katy-perry-star-packed-inauguration.html 2013-01-18T19:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1813318-top-talent-lined-up-obamas-inaugural-events.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is drawing an A-list of performers for his inaugural festivities, including a massive ball expected to draw more than 35,000 revelers. Katy Perry, Smokey Robinson, Usher, Alicia Keys and Brad Paisley are among the stars announced Friday to sing at Obama's inaugural balls Jan. 21 and a children's concert on Jan. 19.... Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1813318-top-talent-lined-up-obamas-inaugural-events.html 2013-01-11T15:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1812440-40000-expected-obamas-inaugural-balls.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Inaugural revelers hoping to get close to President Barack Obama at a ball are going to have a lot of competition, with around 40,000 expected to pack the pair of parties. While Obama has cut the number of inauguration night balls lower than any president since Dwight Eisenhower was first sworn into office in 1953, the two celebrations t... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1812440-40000-expected-obamas-inaugural-balls.html 2013-01-10T21:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1797816-michelle-williams-joining-tour-fela.html NEW YORK (AP) — Former Destiny's Child member Michelle Williams is joining the latest national tour of the musical "Fela!" Producers said Thursday the singer, who starred on the UPN sitcom "Half & Half," will be onstage when the tour opens at Sidney Harman Hall in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 29. "Fela!" — a biography of Nigerian musician and political activ... Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:58:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1797816-michelle-williams-joining-tour-fela.html 2013-01-03T16:58:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1790734-clippers-beat-jazz-116-114-16th-straight-win.html SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers already have a December to remember. Sunday they can close it out in perfect fashion against a familiar foe — the same Utah team they rallied to beat 116-114 Friday night to earn their 16th straight win. If they extend their streak by beating the Jazz at home Sunday, they will join the 1995-96 Spurs and 1971-... Sat, 29 Dec 2012 09:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1790734-clippers-beat-jazz-116-114-16th-straight-win.html 2012-12-29T09:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1779460-grammy-nominee-bobby-sanabria-feels-winner.html NEW YORK (AP) — Bobby Sanabria already feels like a winner. The Latin jazz musician, who led the protest against the Recording Academy when it downsized from 109 to 78 categories last year, is nominated for best Latin jazz album — one of the awards that had been eliminated but returns at the awards show next year. "We're very proud," S... Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1779460-grammy-nominee-bobby-sanabria-feels-winner.html 2012-12-20T17:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1773670-judge-puts-rapper-meek-mills-tour-plans-hold.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill has been barred from touring for a month after a judge found he violated probation restrictions associated with a 2008 drug and gun conviction. Common Pleas Judge Genece Brinkley said Monday the rapper, whose real name is Robert Williams, violated an order restricting his performance scheduling and failing... Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1773670-judge-puts-rapper-meek-mills-tour-plans-hold.html 2012-12-18T10:27:00Z 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