Jay-Z has unveiled the cover art for "MCHG" along with additional artwork from the album's art installation. See the photos inside and get more information on Toni Braxton's return to the studio and new tour.
Via his Life + Times website and a heralded exhibit at The Salisbury Cathedral in the UK, rapper Jay-Z has unveiled the cover art for his next album, Magna Carta Holy Grail.
Currently on display at the Salisbury Cathedral Chapter House throughout the month of July, the site was chosen because it houses one of the four surviving original 1215 Magna Carta documents.
The first million users who downloaded Samsung new #magnacarta app will be able to access the disc on Thursday, July 4th. while the rest of the world will get access to the grail on July 9th.
Fans eager to see Jay perform tracks from MCHG will have to stay tuned as his recently concert atop the Ed Sullivan Theater in NYC was cancelled because the city had elevated fears of crowd control and other threats.
In other music notes...
Despite several hints that she was considering retirement from the music industry, "Braxton Family Values" star Toni Braxton has had a change of heart. The "Breathe Again" diva has announced plans to hit the road again and release a new album.
Starting August 9, Toni will embark on a 14-city tour around the country, belting out her classics hits and also promoting an upcoming album of duets that she's working on with Babyface. In a press release announcing her return to music, Toni said, "I think I've made the right decision to get back involved with songwriting and working with Kenny."
Fans of Toni can catch her on the following dates:
August 9 --- Las Vegas, NV --- The Pearl—Palms Concert Theatre
August 10 --- Coquitlam, BC --- Red Robinson Theatre
August 12 --- Brooklyn, NY --- Martin Luther King, Jr. Summer Concert Series
August 14 --- New Brunswick, NJ --- State Theatre
August 16 --- Rama, ON --- Casino Rama Entertainment Centre
August 17 --- Detroit, MI --- Chene Park – Classic Soul Series
August 18 --- Durham, NC --- Durham Performing Arts Center
August 21 --- Baltimore, MD --- Pier Six Pavilion
August 23 --- Lincoln, RI --- Twin River Casino
August 24 --- Atlantic City, NJ --- Trump Taj Mahal—Mark G Etess Arena
August 25 --- Westbury, NY --- Theatre at Westbury
August 28 --- St. Petersburg, FL --- The Mahaffey Theater
August 29 --- Miami, FL --- James L. Knight Center
August 31 --- Atlanta, GA --- Chastain Park Amphitheater
That "Braxton Family Values" has done wonders for all...
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