Entertainment mogul, Shawn 'Jay Z' Carter takes the stand in a LA court for "Big Pimpin'" copyright infringe suit on Wednesday for the second day in a decade old dispute between Egyptian composer Balign Hamdi's nephew, Osama Ahmed Fahmy, the plaintiff, with co-defendents, Timothy 'Timbaland' Mosely, Universal Music Group and Paramount Pictures. Read More »
Jay-Z has several million reasons to toast! Rapper Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter has bought an interest in the Armand de Brignac luxury champagne label owned by Sovereign Brands, a closely held wine and liquor company in New York. The "Empire State of Mind" rapper has long been associated with Armand de Brignac, the champagne known as "Ace of Spades," promoting it in his music videos and public appearances. The Ace of Spades brand is known for its metallic bottles, which are made by hand at the Cattier family's 251-year-old chateau in Chigny-les-Roses, France. The shiny, metallic gold-and-silver bottles stand out from the rest. Read More »