Jay-Z remakes “Forever Young”

 
Jay-Z and his protege Mr. Hudson collaborated on his latest single “Forever Young” from “The Blueprint 3”. The song comes originally from popular 80s band Alphaville. Mr. Hudson’s voice does come in very close to the original band’s lead singer.

There’s a lot more coming from Jay-Z right on time for New Year’s eve. “On to the Next One” feat. Swizz Beatz is set to be released as his new single at NBC’s “New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly”. The video will also first be shown there. Jay-Z is set to perform with Rihanna on Carson Daly.

On other Jay-Z news, he is reportedly going to take his wife’s name. He will soon be called Shawn Knowles-Carter.

“They want to keep Knowles because Beyonce’s parents didn’t have any sons and they’re keen to keep the name going strong, especially if they don’t produce any children themselves,” a source said.

I must say that’s a very classy move from Jay-Z!

Jay Z's Blueprint 3 Tour - Official Dates

Jay-Z is set to embark on a tour across North America and Canada to promote his upcoming studio album "The Blueprint 3". The gig will be kicked off on October 9 at Bryce Jordan Center in University Park.

There hasn't been any supporting acts attached for this roadshow. Tickets for the concerts have been made available for purchase. As of press time, the gig is scheduled to be wrapped up on November 22 at Frank Erwin Center Arena in Austin. Words are, additional dates will be announced later.

"The Blueprint 3" will be released on September 11 (U.S. release). It is aimed to follow up its predecessors "The Blueprint" (2001) and "The Blueprint²: The Gift & the Curse" (2002).

Jay-Z's North American and Canadian dates for "Blueprint 3" tour:

•October 09 - Bryce Jordan Center at Penn State University in University Park, PA
•October 10 - Bank of Kentucky Center in Highland Heights, KY
•October 13 - Rexall Place in Edmonton, AB
•October 14 - Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, AB
•October 15 - Prospera Place in Kelowna, BC
•October 16 - General Motors Place in Vancouver, BC
•October 17 - KeyArena in Seattle, WA
•October 21 - Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center in Ypsilanti, MI
•October 24 - Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, RI
•October 25 - Mullins Center in Amherst, MA
•October 27 - 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore, MD
•October 28 - Value City Arena Ohio State University in Columbus, OH
•October 29 - John Labatt Centre in London, ON
•October 30 - Bell Centre in Montreal, QC
•October 31 - Air Canada Centre in Toronto, ON
•November 01 - Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, ON
•November 12 - University of Illinois in Champaign, IL
•November 19 - Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, NM
•November 20 - University of Texas El Paso / Don Haskins Center in El Paso, TX
•November 22 - Frank Erwin Center Arena in Austin, TX

Jay-Z and Ciara Summer Tour

Jay-Z and Ciara are planning a summer tour, Ciara announced the news herself this Monday on Twitter.

“I will say it because the information has been leaked. Me and Jay-Z will be doing a 10-city tour run together! More details coming soon!”

So far, stops are scheduled for July 3 and 4 at The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas, July 10 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut, and July 12 in Atlanta.