Swizz Beatz News

According to Showbiz411, sources have confirmed that Soundscan has decided not to count those 1 million copies on the charts, because the company 'doesn't acknowledge bulk sales.'

Jay-Z announced the release of his new album, 'Magna Carta Holy Grail,' coming July 4. The rap star announced the news during a Samsung commercial which aired during last night's NBA Finals Game 5 featuring the Miami Heat vs.the San Antonio Spurs. Check out the ad below!

On June 25th, Auctioneer Alexander Gilkes, Paddle8.com, Haute Living and Dr. Lee Gause join forces at Provocateur to whet the appetites of art collectors across the tri-state area. Hosting works for sale from Chi Modu, Takashi Murakami, Angelo Romano, Robert Peterson and UR New York, the hope is to turn the $100K of charitable dentistry done to date into millions to benefit uninsured families through Smile Design Gallery.

The acclaimed series 'Oprah's Master Class' featuring an unprecedented first-person insight into the brilliant minds of entertainers we love, respect and admire, returns with all-new episodes tonight, March 3 (10-11 p.m. ET/PT) on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

Powerhouse vocalist Alicia Keys opened up about motherhood and marriage on 'THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW' today. Check out the appearance below!

On Monday, Feburary 8th, multi-Grammy award-winning singer Alicia Keys makes her “Wendy” show debut and performs a song off her new album, Girl on Fire. Plus, the singer opens up about her marriage to music producer Swizz Beatz and reveals if she wants more children. Get a sneak peek below!

The acclaimed series 'Oprah's Master Class” featuring an unprecedented first-person insight into the brilliant minds of entertainers we love, respect and admire, returns with all-new episodes Sunday, March 3 (10-11 p.m. ET/PT) on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) along with PHILANTHROPIK will present the HIP-HOP INAUGURAL BALL II in celebration of the Hip-Hop community's role in the 2012 Election and promoting political awareness. Actress and television personality LA LA ANTHONY together with actor and E! News anchor TERRENCE J will host the black tie, charity gala at 8 p.m., January 20, at The Harman Center for the Arts, 610 F Street, N.W., Washington, DC.

VH1 Save The Music Foundation's 2012 Songwriters Music Series finale will return on Thursday, January 17th at Hard Rock Cafe New York in Times Square after being postponed due to Hurricane Sandy. Superstar artist and producer Swizz Beatz will bring together a collection of his famous friends for a one of a kind evening! All funds raised will benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation and go towards the creation of the Tri-State Sandy Music Relief Fund, which will allow the Foundation to provide special grants of instruments to schools affected by the storm.

Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys says motherhood has changed her in multiple ways and that the pressure of fame nearly broke her, in a wide-ranging interview with Lara Logan to be broadcast on the CBS News special PERSON TO PERSON, Nov. 23, 2012 (10:00 PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys says motherhood has changed her in multiple ways and that the pressure of fame nearly broke her, in a wide-ranging interview with Lara Logan to be broadcast on the CBS News special PERSON TO PERSON, Nov. 23, 2012 (10:00 PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

dick clark productions (dcp) has announced that music icon and eleven-time American Music Award-winner Stevie Wonder will perform a tribute to the legendary Dick Clark on "The 40th Anniversary American Music Awards®." The performance will be introduced by Ryan Seacrest. Stevie Wonder joins previously announced performers including Christina Aguilera, Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson, Carly Rae Jepsen, Carrie Underwood, Ke$ha, Linkin Park, Nicki Minaj, No Doubt, P!nk, Pitbull, Psy, Taylor Swift, Usher, The Wanted and Swizz Beatz featuring Chris Brown and Ludacris on this year's show, which will be broadcast live from the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET/PT) on ABC.

dick clark productions (dcp) has announced that Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson, Carly Rae Jepsen, PSY, The Wanted and Swizz Beatz featuring Chris Brown and Ludacris will all perform on THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS.

Soulful R&B singer-songwriter Mateo marks his major label debut with the release of his EP, Suite 823, which will be available digitally on October 9th. Grammy Award winner Kerry "Krucial" Brothers (Alicia Keys, Nas, Drake) produced the nine track EP, which includes "Carry On," "Looking You Up" (a duet with Stacy Barthe), and a stripped-down cover of Lana Del Rey's "Blue Jeans."

Singer/songwriter ANDY GRAMMER premiered his new music video for "Miss Me" onVH1's "Top 20" weekly video countdown this past weekend. The video has been added to the regular rotation on the music channel and can be seen now here:http://on.vh1.com/Q1L1io. It follows ANDY's prior Top 20 charting videos "Fine By Me,"which climbed to the #4 spot, and his nearly platinum debut hit "Keep Your Head Up" which peaked at # 2.

Check out additional photos of Bette Midler, Cheyenne Jackson, Tom Jones, Meatloaf, Take 6, Constantine Maroulis, Swizz Beatz, Jimmy Webb, Emmylou Harris, Don Schiltz, Bob Seger, Stevie Nicks, Ben E. King and more at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 2012 Annual Awards Gala in New York City yesterday, June 14, 2012. Singer, actor and comedian Bette Midler was presented with the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award by the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Check out these photos of Bette Midler, Cheyenne Jackson, Tom Jones, Meatloaf and more at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 2012 Annual Awards Gala, New York, America yesterday on June 14, 2012. Singer, actor and comedian Bette Midler was presented with the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award by the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Multi-talented artist and 10-time Billboard Music Award winner Alicia Keys will present the Billboard Icon Award to Stevie Wonder and join him on stage for an unforgettable performance at the 2012 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS hosted by Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell, which airs live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on today, MAY 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Genre bending singer-songwriter CeeLo Green will be joined on stage by Jean Sok (aka Bboy Hourth), an innovative, inspiring one-legged dancer in a powerful, moving live performance of 'Fight to Win' at the '2012 Billboard Music Awards,' hosted by Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell, which airs live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas today, MAY 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.