JAY Z & Kanye West Announce “Watch The Throne” European Tour
JAY Z and Kanye West are taking their critically-acclaimed “Watch The Throne” tour overseas. The European leg of The Throne’s tour kicks off May 20th at the O2 Arena in London and ends on June 13th. Ticket pre-sale begins Thursday, Friday 23rd and general public tickets will go sale on Friday, February 24th via LiveNation.
Watch The Throne European Tour Dates:
Sunday, May 20th – O2 Arena, London
Thursday, May 24th – Zurich Hellenstadion, Switzerland
Saturday, May 26th – Herning Arena, Denmark
Monday, May 28th – Oslo Telenor Arena, Norway
Tuesday, May 29th – Stockholm The Globe, Sweden
Friday, June 1st – Paris Bercy, France
Saturday, June 2nd – Paris Bercy, France
Sunday, June 3rd – Antwerp Sportpaleis, Belgium
Tuesday, June 5th – Frankfurt Festhalle, Germany
Friday, June 8th – Dublin O2 Arena, Ireland
Monday, June 11th – Manchester, UK – MEN Arena
Wednesday, June 13th – Birmingham, UK – LG Arena
Congratulations to the Roc Nation Grammy Winners!
Roc Nation was out in full force at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards last night. Check out which of our crew members won awards last night.
Best Rap Performance – ‘Otis’ w/ Kanye West
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration – ‘All of the Lights’ w/ Kanye West, Kid Cudi, & Fergie
Best Rap Song -’All of the Lights’ w/ Kanye West, Kid Cudi, & Fergie
Best Traditional R&B Performance – ‘Fool For You’ w/ Cee Lo Green
Best R&B Song – ‘Fool For You’ w/ Cee Lo Green
OFFICIAL VIDEO: Jay-Z & Kanye West – Niggas In Paris
Check out the official video for the hit single Niggas in Paris, from the Grammy nominated album Watch The Throne
JAY Z Carnegie Hall Concert Tickets On Sale NOW
Tickets for JAY Z’s United Way & Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation concert are on sale to the public NOW!
In his most intimate performances in years, Shawn “JAY Z” Carter will headline at Carnegie Hall, in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, raising money for United Way of New York City and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation on February 6, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. and February 7, 2012 at 9:30 p.m. Concert goers will get a once in a lifetime experience as JAY Z takes the stage at the New York landmark to raise dollars that will help fight poverty, boost on-time graduation rates in underserved New York City schools, and put college within reach for low-income students across the five boroughs.
For information on sponsorship opportunities or VIP tickets, please contact jayzconcerts@uwnyc.org.
All Net Proceeds Benefit United Way of New York City and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation
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JAY Z Carnegie Hall Concert Tickets On Sale Monday 1/30
In his most intimate performances in years, Shawn “JAY Z” Carter will headline at Carnegie Hall, in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, raising money for United Way of New York City and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation on February 6, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. and February 7, 2012 at 9:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Monday, January 30 at 11:00 a.m. EST. Concert goers will get a once in a lifetime experience as JAY Z takes the stage at the New York landmark to raise dollars that will help fight poverty, boost on-time graduation rates in underserved New York City schools, and put college within reach for low-income students across the five boroughs.
Tickets will be available on Monday, January 30 at 11:00 AM EST at www.carnegiehall.org, CarnegieCharge: 212-247-7800, or at Carnegie Hall’s Box Office at 57th Street and Seventh Avenue. VIP ticket packages that offer exclusive access to pre- and post-events are also available during the public ticket sale. For information on sponsorship opportunities or VIP tickets, please contact jayzconcerts@uwnyc.org.
All Net Proceeds Benefit United Way of New York City and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation
JAY Z New Face of Duracell Powermat
Duracell Powermat, LLC, the joint venture formed in September 2011 by Procter & Gamble’s (NYSE: PG) Duracell brand and Powermat Technologies announced today that entrepreneur and 13 time Grammy award winning cultural icon Shawn “JAY Z” Carter has signed a multi-year global agreement with the company as an investment partner. He will also be the face and voice of the Duracell Powermat JV.
As a well-known trend-setter that helped redefine the music industry, JAY Z is uniquely positioned to bring wireless power to the people. His proven capability to mobilize and speak to a technology-savvy generation that lives and dies by their smartphones will enable Duracell Powermat to deliver the message that consumers need not forgo their richly mobile lifestyles because of insufficient battery power.
“I believe in the future of wireless energy and I believe that Duracell Powermat is the company to bring on the revolution,” said Mr. Carter. “I’m partnering with Duracell Powermat because they’re providing the solutions for the future.”
“The Duracell Powermat joint venture merges Procter &Gamble’s core expertise in consumer understanding, brand-building and go-to-market capability with Powermat’s technological innovation and ability to create a best-in-class wireless charging experience,” said Stassi Anastassov, President Duracell, P&G. “When we thought about bringing together representatives from best-in-class categories, JAY Z was the natural choice to be the new face and voice of Duracell Powermat.”
“JAY Z is power personified. He inspires millions of people all over the world on a daily basis with his music and his story,” said Ran Poliakine, CEO of Powermat Technologies. “There is no better face or voice that can move people to adopt a new paradigm in power delivery.”
‘We are proud to work with such an inspiring icon, whose music and success speaks to an entire generation all over the world. Our common vision and voice will pave the way for the upcoming wireless power revolution,” said Ron Rabinowitz, CEO of Duracell Powermat, LLC.
Duracell Powermat will be exhibiting its new line of wireless charging products and sharing information about how Duracell Powermat will be driving the wireless power revolution for consumers at the Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Upper Level, Booth #36512.
New Music: JAY Z “GLORY”
In honor of the birth of his daughter Blue Ivy Carter, new father JAY-Z has released the track “GLORY” feat. B.I.C.
via Life+Times.
Check it out below:
Glory Feat. B.I.C. by RocNation
JAY Z to Perform Two Benefit Concerts at the Historic Carnegie Hall
SHAWN “JAY Z” CARTER SETS THE STAGE FOR HISTORIC EVENINGS AT THE LEGENDARY CARNEGIE HALL
ALL PROCEEDS FROM UNPRECEDENTED PERFORMANCES BENEFIT UNITED WAY OF NEW YORK CITY AND THE SHAWN CARTER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
In his most intimate performances in years, Shawn “JAY Z” Carter will headline the first ever hip-hop focused series at Carnegie Hall, in the Stern Auditorium, raising millions for the United Way of New York City and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation on February 6, 2012 at 8:00pm and February 7, 2012 at 9:30pm. Concert goers will get a once in a lifetime experience as JAY Z takes the stage at the New York landmark to raise dollars that will help boost on-time graduation rates in underserved New York City schools and put college within reach for low-income students across the five boroughs.
“It’s every artists dream to play a venue as legendary as Carnegie Hall,” commented Shawn “JAY Z” Carter. “The fact that I can use the arts and my talent to benefit the education of the next generation of artist, entrepreneurs and great thinkers makes for a legendary night. I’m proud to be a part of the continuing work of United Way of New York City and expanding the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation.”
Private ticket packages will go on sale Monday, December 12th.
For more information, please visit www.unitedwaynyc.org or www.shawncartersf.com.
NPR To Rebroadcast JAY-Z Interview
To celebrate the paperback release of JAY-Z’s DECODED, NPR is rebroadcasting their 2010 “Fresh Air” interview with the mogul on Friday, November 25th. Take a look excerpts from the interview here.
JAY-Z Covers GQ Magazine’s “Men of the Year” Issue
JAY-Z is the “man of the year”! Along with Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Fallon, and Michael Fassbender, JAY-Z covers GQ magazine’s biggest issue of the year–the annual “Men of the Year” issue. The December issue hits newsstands on November 22nd.
