Beyoncé Makes Surprise Appearance at Jay-Z Show

Newlyweds Beyoncé and Jay-Z briefly shared the stage on Friday at New York City's The Heart of the City concert, after the rapper jokingly made fun of his wife's hit song "Crazy in Love."

As part of Jay-Z's regular solo set during his tour with Mary J. Blige, the rapper sits in a DJ booth and plays classics such as "Money Ain't a Thang," and "Hard Knock Life." Every time he plays a song, he cuts it off with an expletive. During the Friday show, he included his wife's hit "Crazy in Love," which he often does. But this time, after he cut it off, Beyoncé joined Jay-Z on stage and danced to the tune as the crowd cheered.

Among those at the sold-out show at at Madison Square Garden were Justin Timberlake, Jodie Foster and Naomi Campbell, reports MTVnews.com. Before leaving the stage, Beyoncé walked over to her husband, swirled and gave him a smile. Jay-Z responded by doubling over laughing.

The Hearts of the City Tour next hits Atlantic City, New Jersey on Monday night and returns to New York on May 6 and 7.

Beyonce and Jay-Z engaged rumors fuelled again

Beyoncé Knowles has once again fuelled rumours she is engaged to long-term boyfriend Jay-Z. The Crazy in Love singer — who has been dating record executive and rapper Jay-Z since 2002 — was with her beau at a New York nightclub when fans spotted her wearing the diamond sparkler on her ring finger.

One eyewitness said, “She was wearing a huge diamond ring on her ring finger. When she noticed that I and some others noticed the rock, she quickly hid her hand. Then she reached behind her to where her bag was, and after placing her hand in her bag, the ring disappeared!”

Meanwhile, the former Destiny’s Child singer has signed up to star in new thriller Obsessed, in which she plays the wife of a man targeted by a female stalker. She will star alongside Heroes beauty Ali Larter in the film directed by Steve Shill. She had earlier received critical acclaim for her role in 2006 hit movie Dreamgirls and recently has announced she will be playing blues singer Etta James in Cadillac Records.

Beyonce to executive produce, star in film

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. recording artist Beyonce Knowles has signed on to executive produce and headline a 1950s-set film about Chicago's famed Chess Records.

"Cadillac Records" was written by and will be directed by Darnell Martin, The Hollywood Reporter said Wednesday.

Martin previously worked on the TV movie "Their Eyes Were Watching God."

Knowles, who has starred in "Dreamgirls" and "Austin Powers in Goldmember," will portray iconic singer Etta James in "Cadillac Records." She will also record four songs for the soundtrack, The Hollywood Reporter said.

Adrien Brody is set to play label founder Leonard Chess, while Jeffrey Wright is to play Muddy Waters, Cedric the Entertainer is to play Willie Dixon and Columbus Short is to play Little Walter, the trade paper said.

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Beyonce, Tina Turner duet at Grammy Awards

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Beyonce is rumored to be duetting with Tina Turner at the Grammy Awards.

Soul and pop legend Tina hasn't performed live since 2000 and was thought by many to have retired from on-stage performances.

But now the New York Daily News have received word from a source that the pair will duet at the ceremony.

Crazy Right Now singer Beyonce has long professed her admiration for veteran Tina, so fans of both will await the February 10 award night with anticipation.

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Beyonce to play Etta James on big screen

Washington, Jan 27: Singer Beyonce Knowles is all set to play legendary singer Etta James in a new movie, it has been revealed.

The former Destiny's Child singer has given a nod to undertake the lead role in new Hollywood drama Cadillac Records.

The singer, who is dating hip-hop mogul Jay-Z, will star as jazz legend Etta, whose most famous hits include 'I Just Want To Make Love To You' and 'At Last'.

"Beyoncé is a massive fan of the superb Etta. She's honoured to play her," Contactmusic quoted a source, as saying.

The movie discovers Chicago in the 1950s, looking at the lives of American musical legends such as Muddy Waters and the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley.

Beyonce, who last starred in Dreamgirls, will join Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright and Cedric the Entertainer in the film.

Brody will play the role of Leonard Chess, the founder of legendary blues label Chess Records.

Filming is due to take place later this year (08) in New Jersey and Mississippi.

New Year's Eve Openning of Palazzo

New Year's Eve on a Monday is the perfect storm for the casinos. They can pack the extended weekend with concerts and club events, and still get out of the way of the free fireworks display on the Strip.
The power couple of Jay-Z and Beyoncé appear to have the most prosperous start on 2008. Starting with the New Year's Eve opening of Jay-Z's $20 million 40/40 Club at the Palazzo (The Venetian's new sister property that otherwise gets a low-key soft opening).

Since they already would be here, why not do some shows? Beyoncé announced a Sunday encore of the concert she brought to the Strip in late August. Jay-Z waited until Dec. 15 to put tickets on sale for a Saturday show at the Palms.

The two also are expected to perform together during the two-night kickoff of the sports-themed 40/40 Club on Sunday and the club's official New Year's bash on Monday.

Competition on the club scene results in a crush of celebrity-hosted events. They make it confusing to sort out who's in town for a traditional show and who isn't.

Jay-Z to Sign Apple Deal

Rap mogul JAY-Z is to launch a brand new record label with computer company Apple, according to reports.
The hitmaker, real name Shawn Carter, stunned the music world last month (Dec07) by announcing his decision to retire as Def Jam Records president.
Now the rapper is rumoured to be going into partnership with the owners of music download service iTunes to become head of the company's hip-hop division.
Jay-Z's girlfriend, singer Beyonce, is not believed to be attached to the Apple deal.

Are Jay-Z and Beyonce planning their wedding?

Beyonce Knowles is rumored to be planning her wedding, after Jay-Z finally agreed to marry her.

The R&B star and rapper have been engaged since last June, according to reports, but Jay-Z wasn't ready to wed.

It's claimed Jay-Z told Beyonce he is now ready to walk down the aisle with her during a recent trip to Paris and told her to start looking into possible venues for their ceremony.

"There was a time when Beyonce wanted an enormous fairy-tale wedding, but now she's a masterminding a smaller party in New York," a source says. "At the moment, she considering either The Carlyle or Peninsula Hotel."

It has also been rumoured that Jay-Z and Beyonce married during their Paris vacation.