Reuters - Jay-Z is on the verge of a deal with concert promoter Live Nation worth about$150 million that rivals the biggest music contracts ever, the New York Times reported on its Web site on Wednesday.

AP - Say goodbye, Malubay. Ramiele Malubay—the diminutive singer with the big voice—was booted from"American Idol"as the show trimmed the competition to eight hopefuls.

AP - Jay-Z is close to reaching a$150 million deal with Live Nation Inc. that will give the concert promoter a stake in virtually every aspect of the rapper and entrepreneur's career, according to news reports.

AP - Jerry Seinfeld was in a harrowing rollover wreck but was unhurt after the brakes on one of his vintage cars failed.