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From Elon Musk to Jay-Z, a Look at the Most Influential Entrepreneurs

The entrepreneurial titans who made Time magazine's 2013 list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Full story

Golf phenom’s mom packs his lunch for Masters

   The TODAY anchors chat about the hot topics of the day, including Tianlang Guan, who at 14 is the youngest golfer to qualify for a major championship.

White House press discuss Jay-Z’s Cuba song

   Rapper Jay-Z’s  new song, “Open Letter,” which addresses public criticism of his and Beyonce’s recent trip to Cuba, became a topic of discussion at a White House press conference yesterday. NBC’s Mara Schiavocampo reports.

White House denies having any role in Jay-Z, Beyonce Cuba trip

(Reuters) - President Barack Obama's spokesman on Thursday denied any White House role in allowing a visit to Cuba by rapper Jay-Z and pop star Beyonce last week, after the hip hop mogul released a song that suggested he had presidential permission for the trip. Full story

click3: Jay-Z responds to Cuba controversy

   A new documentary short making the rounds follows the creators of the "invisible" bike helmet, and demonstrates the bike helmet in action, on a crash test dummy; Jay-Z releases a new track, in response to the hand-wringing over his recent trip to Cuba, proclaiming that he got "White House clearance;

Beyonce to perform at Jay-Z's festival in Philly

Jay-Z's right-hand woman will perform at the festival the rapper has curated in Philadelphia. Full story

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  GOP versus Jay-Z, Beyonce in ‘Cuban Sizzle Crisis’

The Washington Post’s Jonathan Capehart and political strategist Angela Rye debate the eye-rolling non-troversy two House Republicans have helped inflate about Jay-Z and Beyonce’s 5-year anniversary trip to Cuba.

  Jay-Z and Beyonce’s Cuba trip under fire

Despite a long-standing ban on tourist trips to Cuba, Jay-Z and Beyonce were recently spotted on the island, sparking outrage for many Cuban-Americans and prompting a letter from two Florida Republican Congressmen to the Obama administration. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports.

  Singer Bilal is not a fan of the term 'Neo-Soul'

Bilal, a soul singer from Philly, is a veteran artist who's collaborated with musicians and emcees from multiple genres His singing credits range from guest work with fellow singer, John Legend, Jay-Z, and Bad Boy honcho, Diddy.

  Subway passenger fails to recognize Jay-Z

In this viral video and excerpt from the rapper’s new documentary, an unknowing New Yorker chats with Jay-Z about his stardom while he rides the train to the Barclays center in Brooklyn.

  Jay-Z: 'I got 99 problems but Mitt ain't one'

Jay-Z has a fix for his lyrics that meets parental guidance requirements — and President Barack Obama's approval...

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File photo of U.S. singer Beyonce and her husband rapper Jay-Z walking as they leave their Hotel in Havana
File photo of U.S. singer Beyonce and her husband rapper Jay-Z walking as they leave their Hotel in Havana

U.S. singer Beyonce and her husband rapper Jay-Z walk as they leave their hotel in Havana in this April 4, 2013 file photo. REUTERS/Enrique De La Osa/Files

Beyonce and husband Jay-Z tour Havana on April 4.
Beyonce and husband Jay-Z tour Havana on April 4.

Beyonce and husband Jay-Z tour Havana on April 4.

U.S. singer Beyonce and her husband rapper Jay-Z walk as they leave their Hotel in Havana
U.S. singer Beyonce and her husband rapper Jay-Z walk as they leave their Hotel in Havana

U.S. singer Beyonce and her husband rapper Jay-Z walk as they leave their hotel in Havana April 4, 2013. REUTERS/Enrique De La Osa