We here at Base Magazine would like to congratulate Beyonce and Jay-Z on their first baby girl, Blue Ivy Carter. Blue (or Ivy as I like to refer to her as) was born Saturday at a “healthy 7 lbs,” according to both Beyonce and Jay and the two parents couldn’t be happier. According to some reports, the name Ivy came from the Roman Numeral for four (IV), which has significance to both parents. Jay decided to show his happiness in the song below called “Glory,” which talks about the experience of now becoming a parent. The song even sheds light on how B had a miscarriage at one point and features Ivy towards the end crying (the child was just born and is already featured on a song smh). With family and friends such as Gaga, Gwenyth Paltrow, Rihanna, and her Destiny’s Child bandmates, Kelly and Michelle, Ivy will certainly be growing up with plenty of love…and money and will probably be spoiled rotten. Give the song a listen below and let us know what you think!

Glory – Jay-Z feat. Blue Ivy Carter by Warhol2011

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Just note next time you’re dubbing to a Vybz Kartel song and he says some off the wall, next level, violent sh*t, he might not be joking.

The new #TeamLightSkin member was hit with a second murder count in connection with the August murder of Jamaican party promoter Clive “Lizard” Williams. Kartel, known for his sexually agressive and violent lyrics and well as his recent decision to bleach his skin, is one of the most popular contemporary dancehall stars on the island. Since September 30th, Jamaican police officials have held him in custody in regards to charges stemming from the death of promoter Barrington “Bossie” Burton. He will most likely remain in custody with this new charge.

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Elba is best known for his role as intellectual drug dealer Stringer Bell on HBO’s acclaimed series, The Wire. As well as roles in Tyler Perry’s Daddy’s Little Girls, Takers and Obsessed.

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Frontman Abel Tesfaye is one of many acts and DJs including A-Trak, Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Nick Zinner, and Black Lips who will also appear at the event which will launch VICE.com. (Source)

Look for a sea of snapbacks invading Fort Greene next week….

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Bad news for comic turned late night host George Lopez! After giving up his spot to  Conan O’Brien a few months ago and watching his  ratings for Lopez Tonight slide, Lopez, pictured above with Janet Jackson, got a pink slip from TBS!  Thursday night’s show at midnight will be the final Lopez Tonight, the cable network said in a statement.

“TBS has reached the difficult decision not to order a third season of ‘Lopez Tonight,’” the network said, adding that it was proud to have worked with the “immensely talented comedian and entertainer.”

Are you sad to see Lopez Tonight go?

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To help promote her upcoming album, 4, Beyonce has decided to partner with Target to release an exclusive deluxe edition of the album that will feature three additional songs, three remixes, as well as an exclusive version of the “Run The World (Girls)” music video. The deluxe version is available for pre-order on the Target website and will also go on sale, June 28th. B is also doing a countdown on her website everyday until the album is released, in which she will reveal a new song, image, and special insight on that particular song. If you’re a fan, it’s pretty cool; today’s song was “1+1,” which she explained was her favorite off of the album. About the album, Beyonce describes it as “musical gumbo…a melting pot of musical styles.” Make sure to check out the site and look at the hot new promo pics below!

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Check out Beyonce’s ad for her latest fragrance, Pulse, which is set to be on shelves this September. Pulse, which is B’s third fragrance, follows the success of Heat and Heat Rush and is said to have scents of pear blossom, peony, midnight blooming jasmine, Madagascar vanilla, and bluebird orchid. About the new fragrance, Beyonce says that Pulse represents her stage persona, Sasha Fierce, and “is a fragrance you can wear all the time.” Based on the success of her last two fragrances(which smelled pretty amazing actually), Pulse is sure to fly off the shelves. Will you be getting yourself a bottle?

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Finally, after weeks of teasers and promos, the “Run The World (Girls)” music video has been set to premiere this week on Wednesday during American Idol. With a lion, hyenas, and an army of fierce dancers, I cannot wait to see what Queen B has in store for us; let’s hope the video lives up to the hype!!  Be sure to check back here, on Base Magazine, Wednesday night for our review of the video.

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Access Industries beat out Sony Music Group, Platinum Equity, and Live Nation Entertainment among other bids for the company. Warner Music Group is home to labels such as Atlantic, Sire, & Maverick as well as artists such as Janelle Monae, Bruno Mars, Zac Brown Band and more.

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The Beyoncé Machine is revving up its engine! Though Ms. Knowles-Carter is currently in Paris enjoying the calm before the storm, stateside, Columbia Records will release her new single “Run The World (Girls)” from an album that may be titled Revolution.  The single premieres on radio worldwide tomorrow and will make its radio debut at 8:00 AM EST in the US/1:00 PM BST in the UK. “Run The World”,produced by Switch with additional production by Beyoncé and Shea Taylor, and written by Knowles and The Dream, will be available worldwide for sale on iTunes starting Thursday morning. Peep the trailer below!

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