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Jay-Z’s Persuasive Powers Over Rihanna

Some people can just walk into a room, snap their fingers, and get whatever they want.  And it looks like rap mogul Jay-Z is one of those people.

Apparently, when Jay found out how talented singer Rihanna was, he had to have her.  In his initial talks with the Umbrella songstress, he practically threatened to throw her out of a window if she didn’t sign with him.

Rihanna Says She’s A Beyonce Fan, Not Foe

Rihanna is trying to squash the recent rumors that she had tried to poach away Beyonce’s current boyfriend, Jay-Z. The rumor has apparently created some bad blood between the two celebrities, as terms such as “the enemy” have been directed at Rihanna from the Beyonce camp.

However, Rihanna has gone out of her way during recent interviews to emphasize that she is not in some sort of personal competition with Beyonce, and that she is not trying to steal Jay-Z. In fact, it is the exact opposite, as Rihanna is a huge fan of Beyonce and enjoyed her latest album BDay. 

Rihanna Does MOBO’s, Talks Jay-Z

Few people have a really good mentor.  And Rihanna is one of those few.  Her career has been an instant success, and she tells that it’s Jay-Z that has helped her keep grounded.

Last night at the MOBO Awards nominations party in London, the Umbrella singer revealed the advice that the rap mogul imparted unto her.

Jay-Z Jumps Ship, Beyonce Takes A Spill

In the recording industry, there’s always a deal to be made.  This time, it looks like Jay-Z is taking his star power from current label Island Def Jam to Columbia Records after Island made some interesting decisions.

Jay may feel a bit crowded after Jermaine Dupri was added to the executive level of Island’s urban music division earlier this year.  A source close to Jay told press, “There isn’t room for two kings at one label.  Why would Island bring in another power-hitter urban guy?”

Is Beyonce Preggers?

On the heels of an outstanding performance at the 2007 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Beyonce Knowles may have some secret big plans in the months ahead; Motherhood.

According to a MediaTakeout source, Jay-Z’s arm candy may be carrying his baby.  There are unconfirmed reports that the Irreplacable singer has been acting differently lately, with the common denominator being a possible pregnancy.