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Finally, Jay-Z Says He's for Gay Marriage

In your heart-warming, compassionate news of the day-- Jay-Z, H.O.V.A., Shawn Carter, Mr. Beyoncé, or whatever you refer to him as, has come out in support of gay marriage and in support of Barack Obama's recent "evolution" on the topic.

By Ray Gustini

Apr 30, 2012

Jay-Z Gives the Nets a Makeover; Pat Riley Still Lurks

Jay-Z gives the Brooklyn Nets a black and white makeover, Pat Riley is still quietly making the Miami Heat less likable, and Jeremy Lin sends his regrets to Stuyvesant High.

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 30, 2012

The Smart Set

CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin Problem; Lindsay Lohan Is a Sport

Lindsay Lohan was a valuable photo-taking asset at the White House Correspondents' dinner, CNBC is worried about the state of Squawk Box and Closing Bell, and Questlove's baby gift to Jay-Z and Beyoncé comes up short.

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 19, 2012

Emily Blunt Unleashes Her Cookie Monster; Ron Paul Finally Bigger Than Tetris

Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the video clips that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Apr 12, 2012

Obama Prefers Jay-Z to Kanye West

Sorry, Kanye. The president would like you better if you weren't a jackass.

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By Ray Gustini

Mar 19, 2012

The Smart Set

Beyoncé Tour Talk; The Kate's Speech

Also: Eric Cantor is enraging his own caucus.

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By Ray Gustini

Feb 17, 2012

The Smart Set

Courtney Love's Twitter Libel Case Heads to a Jury; Jeremy Lin's Night Out

Beyoncé has some big plans, Jeremy Lin struggled during his first night of NBA carousing, and the badgering of Kate Upton continues.

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By Ray Gustini

Jan 19, 2012

The Huntsman Daughters Last Stand; Jay-Z Returns To Being Jay-Z

Jon Huntsman's daughters had another silly viral web video ready to go, Steven Soderbergh's new leading lady knew nothing of his work, and Jay-Z enjoys some alone time in a crowded room.

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By Ray Gustini

Jan 18, 2012

The Smart Set

Steak for Michelle Obama's Birthday; Fallon Jams With Woody Allen's Band

Also: Jay-Z fired half of the employees at Rocawear the day before his daughter was born, investigating the unusual "tango tinge" of Leonardo DiCaprio, Bradley Cooper, and Gerard Butler, and Condé Nast buys some more One World Trace Center office space.

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By Ray Gustini

Jan 17, 2012

The Smart Set

Alexander Payne Can You Hear You Just Fine; Happy Birthday, Michelle Obama

Today: Alexander Payne protected his ears with pink earplugs at Fox's Golden Globes afterparty, Russell Brand and Katy Perry reportedly had a "sit-down," and Jon Huntsman's family was apparently worried about the former presidential candidate's campaign being compared to Stephen Colbert's.

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By Ray Gustini

Jan 10, 2012

The Smart Set

Household Staff Keeps Quitting on the French Ambassador

Also: the Downtown Abbey set almost became Andrew Lloyd Webber's junk drawer for priceless art, Elin Nordegren is tearing down a $12 million house and building an exact replica in its place, and some moms are considering a lawsuit for the inconvenience Blue Ivy's birth put them through.

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By Eric Randall

Jan 9, 2012

Smitten Jay-Z Releases a Track About His Child's Birth

Jay-Z just confirmed the birth of his instantly famous child Ivy Blue Carter, born to his wife Beyonce this weekend, in the best way he knows how: a song.

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By Ray Gustini

Jan 9, 2012

The Smart Set

New York Times Office Griping; Kristin Wiig Steps Out Solo

If you're in New Hampshire, Chuck Todd and David Gregory want to watch tonight's BCS game with you, Stephen Hawking missed his birthday party, and Scarlett Johannson's mom is having cashflow problems.

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By Ted Mann

Jan 8, 2012

Welcome, Blue Ivy Carter

The Beyoncé/Jay-Z baby has arrived. Rejoice.

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By Ray Gustini

Dec 14, 2011

The Smart Set

Matt Damon Hated the Third 'Bourne' Movie

Matt Damon tells GQ that Tony Gilroy's first draft of The Bourne Ultimatum could have been a "career-ender," Mikhail Prokhorov prepares to submit a bid on a media company, and Dnaiel Day-Lewis did not steal Richmond's Christmas

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By Eric Randall

Nov 14, 2011

Russell Simmons's Sketchy Defense of Jay-Z

Like so many celebrities before him, rapper Jay-Z ran into trouble last week with his support for Occupy Wall Street.

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By Ray Gustini

Nov 8, 2011

What the Tweet?

Val Kilmer, Mitt Romney and Tintin's Catholic Heritage

After a day of staring at Twitter, we're sharing our favorite tweets that made no sense.

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By Ray Gustini

Oct 19, 2011

The Smart Set

Meryl Streep Takes Capitol Hill; Lindsay Lohan's Big Probation Hearing

Today: Meryl Streep poses with famous women for a Capitol Hill photo shoot, Larry King's roast will be dignified and respectful, and Michelle Obama appreciates the Kardashian family's teachable moments.

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By Ray Gustini

Oct 18, 2011

The Smart Set

Shia Coldclocked; Beyonce and Jay-Z to Brooklyn?

Another late night incident for Shia LaBeouf, a chilly White House reception for former Clinton aides, and Michael Bloomberg's television viewing habits.

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By Ray Gustini

Oct 12, 2011