Common & N.E.R.D. Live @ Roseland Ballroom

On Saturday, October 4, Live Nation presents Common (::sigh::) & N.E.R.D. at the Roseland Ballroom (239 W. 52nd St). Tickets are $42 with standing room only which means that the place is gonna be beyond crowded.

Click here to purchase tickets.

CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE WITH JILL SCOTT IS CANCELLED

For all those who missed Jill Scott last night at Wingate and hoped to catch her at Central Park Summerstage tonight, Live Nation has cancelled the benefit concert featuring Wyclef Jean. Full refunds are available from your purchaser. For more info, click here.

JAY-Z SETS UP TRUST FUND FOR CHILDREN OF SEAN BELL

Ok, I was pretty disappointed when I heard Jay -Z came out with a diss song two days after the Sean Bell verdict instead of speaking up or helping with the rallies in NYC.

I'll shutup now, since according to many sources he is currently in the works to set up an education trust fund for Sean Bell's 2 young girls.

He also closed his Live Nation deal this week, read that story here.

They Call Him the King for a Reason| Jay-Z's new deal with Live Nation

In more Jigga news (he's really having a good week), the hip-hop mogul is reportedly signing a deal with Live Nation that will be worth $150 million dollars. According to The New York Times this is one of the "most lucrative" deals offered by Live Nation.

His contract includes financing his own entertainment venture, touring and recording for the next ten years! I ain't mad at you Jigga; keep it fab!