Jay-Z Compares Beyonce to MJ

Jay-Z may ruffle some feathers with his recent praise of his wife, superstar Beyonce. Jay compared Bey to the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, in saying that he sees a lot of what made MJ great in his wife's work ethic and dedication.

"What I've learned from her is similar to what I learned from Mike [Jackson] - and I know that's blasphemy to compare the two because Mike was such an innovator - but I think she's like the second coming," Jay explained. "You know, the hard work and dedication that she puts into her shows. It just makes you want to work harder at your own craft. She's like a machine."

Katy Perry is One #1 Away from Tying Michael Jackson's "Bad" Record

Fresh off the second anniversary of Michael Jackson's death, Katy Perry is on the heels of one of his biggest records. The pop star is closing in on five #1 singles from the same album, a feat that hasn't been achieved sinceBad. Her current hit "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" sits at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, moving up 27 slots since last week. We bet it reaches the top in the coming weeks.

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Black Eyed Peas Launch Video Game

Following in the footsteps of icons like Michael Jackson and The Beatles, pop-rap superstars the Black Eyed Peas are launching their own video game with Ubisoft. "The Black Eyed Peas Experience” debuted at a press conference in Paris, France this weekend.

The game is being developed for the Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, and later on, Playstation 3. No official release date has been set.

“We are thrilled to be working with Ubisoft to create 'The Black Eyed Peas Experience video game,'" group member will.I.am said in a press release. “Ubisoft has both redefined and dominated the dance category in the video game industry and we can't wait to be a part of taking that to the next level by infusing an experience that's 100 percent authentic to the Black Eyed Peas.”

Gwyneth Paltrow On Biggie Vs. 2Pac

Hip hop superstar Jay-Z was recently interviewed by his buddy, actress Gwyneth Paltrow for a magazine. Well, Hov returned the favor and asked Gwyn some music-related questions. Running down a list of classic musical rivals, Jay-Z asked Paltrow for her take on several of the biggest names in music in a rapid-fire "Who's better" Q&A.

Q:Miles or Coltrane?
GP: Miles
The Beatles or The Rolling Stones?
GP: Beatles
Patsy Cline or Billie Holiday?
GP: Billie H 
Biggie or Pac?
GP: Biggie by miles
Michael or Prince?
GP: Prince!