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Beyonce Knowles AKA Etta James

Over in the West Village of New York City’s Manhattan borough, the paparazzi caught up with Beyonce Knowles and her boy Jay-Z as they were leaving Bar Pitti yesterday.

And apparently someone tipped off the rest of the city, as fans were anxiously awaiting the exit of the two superstars.  Graciously, the hip-hop power couple greeted their awaiting admirers as they made their way out.

Beyonce and Jay-Z: Back To NYC

They’re world travelers and rock stars, and last night Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles were spotted out in New York City last night for the first time in 2008.

Always looking their best, the 1st couple of hip-hop made their rounds in the Big Apple with Jay sporting a hooded jacket with a grey v-neck sweater and dark jeans, and the Bootylicious one wearing a leather jacket and some Capri-style pants.

Jay-Z Opens Vegas Club with Knowles Sisters

Jay-Z’s grand opening of the 40/40 Club at The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas went off without a hitch last night (December 30).

The rap mogul showed up in a tux, but most of the attention was drawn by his girlfriend, Beyonce Knowles, and her sister Solange - who both worked the red carpet looking ever-so stylish.

Jay-Z Jams Out

Def Jam Records got some unexpected news for Christmas - their president, Jay-Z, announced that he will be stepping down effective January 1st, 2008.

Though he’s only been the head cheese for two years, the “99 Problems” rapper has done some amazing things for the label.  Besides signing Rihanna and Ne-Yo (both multi-platinum acts), the HOVA has released his own #1 album, as well as one for Kanye West.

Beyonce and Jay-Z Love Paris!

Concluding their Parisian birthday/romance getaway, Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles were spotted leaving the Hotel Meurice, headed for the airport.

And the happy couple looked like they’d enjoyed a little down time, looking refreshed and exuberant.  Beyonce even smiled for the paps that were trailing them.