Jay Z Releases "100$ Bill" From "The Great Gatsby" Soundtrack

Throwing in his own contribution to the soundtrack of the movie he scored, Jay-Z released "100$ Bill" off of "The Great Gatsby" album on Thursday (May 2).
Interspersed with quotes from Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby, the lyrics go from self-promotion to literary icons, as he raps, "I write like Mark Twain, Jay Gatsby I park thangs/ Yellow cars, yellow gold, like Slick Rick, still tip/ On four-fours, fo-fos at the four-O, four-O."

Recently, the 43-year-old rapper spoke to Blacktree.TV about his foray into the movie business, sharing, "It's not the typical soundtrack, or a standalone piece. The songs are pretty much in the film, so it goes hand in hand with each other. It had to fit pretty snug, it wasn't an afterthought."
Blending modern tunes into a film set in the 1920's may be a head-scratcher, but Jay explains, "Music is music no matter what. Timeless music is timeless music. It doesn't matter what genre."
Check out "100$ Bill" below, which contains explicit language which may be offensive to some viewers.

{WATCH HERE} Ray J’s “I Hit It First” Video (Complete with Kim Kardashian Clone)

Capitalizing on the fact that he starred in a homemade porn tape with Kim Kardashian, Ray J just released the music video for his single “I Hit It First.”
The 32-year-old R&B crooner even hired a lovely female costar for the clip and she looks exactly like the famous “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” starlet.

And taking things to yet another level, Ray had his team put a parodied “F!” symbol on his television as he watches a reality show that’s similar to Kim’s E! program.
When added together, Ray’s lyrics and visual elements all add up to the fact that he’s totally bragging about his bedroom exploits with Kardashian long before Kanye West showed up.

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Demi Lovato Shares Behind-the-Scenes Video for “Heart Attack”

After impressing fans with her sultry music video, Demi Lovato released a behind-the-scenes clip for her single “Heart Attack” on Wendesday (April 24).
The 20-year-old star took to Twitter to share the news, writing, “Wanna know what the video for Heart Attack is all about? Watch the behind the scenes on @Idolator!!”

Meanwhile, Demi chatted with Seventeen magazine about the new album, titled Demi, and said, “I’m really excited about my song, ‘Heart Attack,’ and for my album to come out in May. I’ll be announcing a tour later this year, so everyone should be on the lookout for that!”
The former Disney Channel actress added, “There are so many artists who inspire me as a musician. Cher Lloyd is talented and incredibly sweet. I’m also really loving Ke$ha‘s new album—I’ve actually been friends with her for a long time. Bruno Mars‘ new album is fantastic, too!”

{WATCH HERE} Alicia Keys Drops Video for "Fire We Make"

Giving her fans something new to get in to, Alicia Keys released the music video for her latest single on Tuesday (April 23).
"Fire We Make" with Maxwell shows off the singers sensual side as she rubs herself down with ice and writhes on the floor.

This newest tune is off of Keys smash hit album "Girl on Fire."
Directed by Chris Robinson, the video is sure to have everyone engrossed. Check it out in the player below!

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{WATCH HERE} Beyonce Releases Mrs. Carter World Tour Trailer

Her shows are full of legendary tricks and fireworks, and now Beyoncé Knowles is giving everyone a chance to see what her concerts are all about.
On Monday (April 22) the "Single ladies" songstress released highlights from her Mrs. Carter World Tour online for her adoring fans who weren't able to score tickets this year.

Highlights included performance clips from her ballad "Halo" and motivating song "Run the World (Girls)."
Check out the epic trailer from Beyonce's worldwide tour below!

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Rihanna Apologizes for Cancelling Shows

Upset about disappointing her fans, Rihanna apologized for cancelling shows on her "Diamonds" tour due to illness.
Responding to a post on Instagram regarding Monday's missed Houston show, the 24-year-old singer explained, "I was sick since San Diego! I kept working because I thought two days off after the Vegas show would be enough time to recover and I f---ed up. Those were two days off from hell and today is not different! I'm sad and disappointed about it! I had all kinds of plans for Houston!"

Unfortunately for Texan fans, Ri-Ri also cancelled her Tuesday Dallas show. Instead, she visited a medical center in Beverly Hills to address her health issues.
However, the "Stay" singer hasn't abandoned her faithful followers. Live Nation asked ticket holders to hang on to them so they can be honored at a later date.

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ELLE Celebrates Women in Music

Honoring the lovely and talented musical ladies of today, the stars came out for the 4th Annual ELLE Women in Music Celebration at The Edison Ballroom in New York City on Wednesday (April 10).
Making a glamorous arrival, Rita Ora looked beautiful in a black-and-white ensemble complete with hat, while Destiny’s Child alum Kelly Rowland rocked a fabulous look as well.

Each year, the magazine celebrates the women currently rocking the charts - and our world. This year, Adele, Alicia Keys, and Ms. Ora grace three alternative covers for the May 2013 special issue.
Inside, their peers Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Lea Michele, John Mayer, and Barbra Streisand join them. Sharing a snap of herself with other attendees, Rita tweeted, "The ladies #womeninmusic #ELLE 2013 @elleusa cover party! @kellyrowland #marthawainwright #robbiemyers #NYC."

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Enjoy the pictures from the 4th Annual ELLE Women in Music Celebration in NYC (April 10).

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Beyonce Set to Headline Jay-Z's Made In America Festival

Adding another gig to her jam-packed summer touring schedule, Beyoncé will headline the Budweiser Made in America Festival in Philadelphia on August 31.
Curated by her hubby Jay-Z, the second annual event will also feature her sister Solange, Macklemore, 2 Chainz, deadmau5, Ryan Lewis, Kendrick Lamar, Wiz Khalifa, Nine Inch Nails, the Gaslight Anthem, A$AP Rocky and Public Enemy.

Unfortunately, Jay will not be performing this year. The festival will take place on Labor Day weekend (August 31-September 1).
This year, the festival will again benefit the United Ways of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. Tickets go on sale to the public on Wednesday, April 17.
Later this summer, a documentary inspired by the festival and directed by Ron Howard will be released prior to this year's fest.

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Avril Lavigne releases "Here's to Never Growing Up": Listen Here!

Giving fans a taste of what they can expect on her upcoming album, Avril Lavigne released her new single “Here’s to Never Growing Up” on Monday (April 8).
Described as a shout along song, the tune will be available on iTunes on Tuesday, April 9.

Her yet-to-be titled upcoming album is expected to hit stores this summer.
In the meantime, check out “Here’s to Never Growing Up” in the player below!

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