Cyrus Langhorne
Roc Nation head Jay Z is making headlines this week courtesy of a perfume company wanting nearly $20 million from him over a licensing agreement dispute.
According to reports, Parlux Fragrances is going after Young Hov for not living up to a previous deal where it would use his name and image for its “Gold Jay Z” fragrance three years ago.
But Parlux says Jay was supposed to do more — like make social media posts and promotional appearances, but he declined. The co. says he refused to appear on ‘GMA,’ at Macy’s and in Women’s Wear Daily to pump up the scent. Further, there was supposed to be a line of follow-up fragrances that Jay helped develop, but according to the suit … he dodged meetings and the new colognes never got off the ground. (TMZ)
Aside from this, Jay’s R&B wife Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is slated to perform at next month’s Super Bowl 50 in California.
Pepsi confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that the 34-year-old singer will perform at the Feb. 7 show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Last month, Coldplay announced it would perform at the halftime show. (ESPN)
Bey ignited Super Bowl XLVII three years ago in New Orleans.
Her hit-filled, hair-flipping performance was a marvel of intensity, like a two-hour concert condensed into a few minutes. She stood center stage, in silhouette, before belting out a bit of “Love On Top” from 2011 album “4.” It segued into “Crazy in Love,” and the first glimpse of her black leather and long legs. She was joined, as always, by her female band and dancers, who enjoyed a nice bit of spotlight during “End of Time” and “Baby Boy.” (Houston Chronicle)
After performing a few of her solo hits, Knowles-Carter surprised fans with an unexpected Destiny’s Child reunion.
Her set began with “Love On Top” from her lastest album 4. She followed with “Crazy in Love,” “End of Time,” and “Baby Boy” before being joined on stage by Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland. The reunited Destiny’s Child trio sang “Bootylicious,” “Independent Women,” and “Single Ladies,” before leaving Queen B to reign supreme again. Beyonce then finished her show with “Halo.” (Entertainment Weekly)
