Che k out Usher ft. Jay-Z ‘Hot Toddy’ produced by Polow Da Don. The track will appear on Usher’s upcoming album ‘Versus’

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Thanks Rap-Up

Beyonce and Jay-Z were spotted laughing after attending Jay-Z’s 40/40 club this past weekend.

In related news Beyonce was left embarrassed recently after she got a ticket for txting whilst driving. She only recently got her driver’s license,” a source said. “She tried to charm that cop and told him she had no idea that texting while driving was against the law. He had no idea who she was. He just slapped her with the ticket, which was worth more than $100!”

Chris Brown’s ex, model chick Jasmine Sanders was spotted hanging poolside with reality star Rob Kardashian this past weekend. Chris recently unfollowed Sanders and tweeted ‘All That Glitters Is Not Gold!!!!!!!!!!!’ – Sanders twitter name is Golden_Barbie

Justin Timberlake was spotted playing basketball on the set of ‘Friends with Benefits’ filming in Battery Park, while nearby Woody Harrelson films a scene on a boat.

Madonna, was spotted making her way to her waiting car after leaving the set of her upcoming film ‘W.E.’, which is being shot on location in London.

Marvin Humes along with girlfriend Rochelle Wiseman were spotted having drinks and a meal with family and friends at the Amba Restaurant in the Mayfair hotel.

Brad Pitt looked relaxed as he shot scenes for his new film Moneyball in Long Beach, last week.

The 46-year-old emerged this week looking back to his old self after shaving off the beard he has sported for over a year.

The actor has been seen hanging out with co-stars Jonah Hill and Philip Seymour Hoffman in between takes.

Taylor Momsen who turns 17 today was spotted performing with her band The Pretty Reckless in Florida over the weekend.

She has recently been named the face for John Galliano’s new scent and has also been chosen to showcase Madonna and Lourdes’ Material Girl line.

We caught up with Keisha Buchanan, Fugative, Scorcher, Devlin & Hesta Prynn at Wireless festival 2010 and quizzed them on some festival do’s and dont’s!

Expect more still to come from PunchBowl TV backstage at Wireless Festival 2010!!

We caught up with the lovely Mr Hudson at Wireless Festival 2010.

He spoke about:

-The direction of Hudson’s next album and releasing ‘Straight No Chaser’ in the US

-G.O.O.D Music Day and Kanye West’s new album.

-Sharing the stage with Jay-Z

Plus lots MORE!!

After the snippet just leaked yesterday, here is the full track:

Rick Ross ft. Jay-Z & John Legend ‘Free Mason’

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*UPDATE*

Check the making of ‘Free Mason’ featuring Rick Ross and Jay-Z below.

Here is a snippet of ‘Free Mason’ from Rick Ross ft. Jay-Z

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Beyonce was snapped yesterday as she indulged in some retail therapy at Topshop.

The singer is in town supporting Jay-Z who will be performing at Oxygen and T In The Park festivals this weekend in Scotland.

The pair were also spotted backstage at the House Festival last night where they watched Mark Ronson perform!

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PunchBowl TV caught up with J.Cole backstage moments after his performance at this year’s Wireless Festival in Hyde Park.

We asked him:

- Which artists he wants to collaborate with most

- His aims and expectations for his debut album

- Getting that co-sign from Jay-Z

- His first London performance

& Lots More!!

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J.Cole came out during Jay-Z’s set to perform ‘A Star Is Born’ at the Wireless Festival in Hyde Park yesterday.

Look out for our interview with J.Cole backstage from Wireless later this week!

Thanks Roy Thomas and DJ Semtex

Beyonce and hubby, Jay-Z were spotted leaving Nello’s in New York City last night. The Carters seem to be enjoying spending more time together now that Beyonce is taking a break from recording music.

Jay-Z is due back in the UK this weekend to headline the Wireless festival on Sunday in Lodnon before performing at T-In The Park and Oxegen Festival the following weekend in Scotland with Eminem. Beyonce is expected to accompany him.

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PunchBowlBlog have teamed up with Barclaycard Unwind, to offer you A PAIR of weekend tickets to this years Wireless Festival on Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th July.

The Wireless Festival boasts acts such as Pink, The Ting Tings, Gossip, Plan B, LCD Soundsystem, 2manydjs, D12, J.Cole, Snoop Dogg, Missy Elliott, Jay-Z, Lily Allen, Mr Hudson, Tinie Tempah and many more.

For your chance to win the weekend tickets to the festival in Hyde Park, all you need to do is answer this one easy question.

Which act has headlined Wireless festival before?

a)Jay-Z

b)Pink

c)Snoop Dogg

Send the answer to info@punchbowlblog.com

Good Luck!

*Barclaycard, the main sponsor for the biggest music festival in London, has introduced over 50 contactless enabled payment terminals that will cut the time spent patiently queuing for food or drinks. What’s more, users of contactless terminals are eligible for the fast-track queues at a selection of retailers across the Festival including bars, food areas and various merchandise stalls. In addition, if Barclaycard or Barclays customers use their contactless card at the Wireless Festival, they will automatically be entered into a prize draw to win an Apple iPad*

David Letterman dedicated his entire show to his musical guests; Eminem and Jay-Z last night.

Eminem handled the Top 10 List  and Jay-Z sat down on the couch to discuss Lebron James’ forthcoming free agency.

The evening’s biggest highlight came in the program’s finale where both artists  performed a mini rooftop show. Jay-Z and Eminem played three songs in total — Eminem performed ’Not Afraid’ and Jay-Z performed ’On to the Next One’ before the the two came together for a collaborative performanceof  ’Rengade’

Go under the cut to see the full performances as well as Eminem on The Jimmy Fallon show last night performing ‘Won’t Back Down’

Check out a sneak peak of Jay-Z and Eminem on The David Letterman show.

The full interview and performance will air tomorrow!

In related news the duo’s stadium tours have sold out and sources confirmed an additional show will go down in Detroit on September 3rd and in New York September 14th. Tickets go on sale tomorrow from 10am Est.

Thanks RapRadar

M.I.A has been making the rounds on the blogs for some of her more controversial comments. In this interview with Angie Martinez she cleared up remarks she made about preferring Jay-Z over Nas, calling Justin Bieber’s video “offensive” and claiming Rihanna was a copycat!

In related news go under the cut to see M.I.A behind the scenes during her Fader magazine cover shoot.

Jay Z took his missus Beyonce out on the town last night in NYC.

The superstar couple were spotted en route to the 1 year anniversary celebrations of Club Avenue

The duo were also celebrating Solange’s 24th Birthday which is officially today.

Demi Moore also attended the event.

Happy Birthday Solange!!