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Jay Z's Tribeca Home Gwyneth Paltrow Arrives Singing star Beyonce Knowles allegedly wed rapper Jay-Z yesterday, a source close to the couple told People magazine. “It happened earlier this evening. Jay wanted it to be a really private affair – close friends and family,” the source said. News of the reported wedding comes after days of speculation following reports, which surfaced last Tuesday, that Jay-Z and Beyonce had taken out a marriage license in Scarsdale, New York. The couple reportedly followed their private ceremony with a star-studded reception that included Destiny Child members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, Tina Knowles, Solange, and close friends Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay singer Chris Martin, and Jay-Z’s close friends. Jay-Z’s favorite man on the turntables, DJ Cassidy, was at the reception spinning, according to the source. “Cassidy mentioned a week ago that he was really excited for the Jay Z and Beyonce’s wedding party to happen,” the source said. Earlie...

Beyoncé Knowles is set to be the face - and voice - of Giorgio Armani's new perfume, Emporio Armani Diamonds.The 'Dreamgirls' star will lend her looks and vocal talents to a TV advertising campaign, after being handpicked by the revered Italian designer. A source told the New York Post newspaper: "They have known each other for seven years, and Armani feels Beyoncé represents the glamour and glitz of the fragrance."The 25-year-old beauty will reportedly sing "an old American song" in the commercials.'Crazy in Love' singer Beyoncé, who is dating US rapper Jay-Z, already has her own fragrance range, True Star, which was launched in late 2004 with designer Tommy Hilfiger.The curvy star has also featured in advertising campaigns for L'Oreal, Pepsi and McDonalds. Emporio Armani Diamonds is set to hit shelves in September.

BEYONCE KNOWLES insists there was a "misunderstanding" over her album bonus track I’m Kissing You, which has been withdrawn from sale in a copyright dispute. English singer Des’ree and co-writer Timothy Atack filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in New York District Court against Knowles last week , claiming the former Destiny’s Child singer did not obtain proper clearance to cover the 1996 song, which appeared as the love theme in William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet movie. Knowles’ cover of the song, Still In Love (Kissing You) appeared on a special Deluxe Edition of her B’Day album, which has now been withdrawn from sale following the legal dispute. A statement from Knowles’ management firm Music World Entertainment, reads, "Unfortunately, there were some misunderstandings regarding whether Des’ree’s song (I’m) Kissing You was cleared for release in the United States." Des’ree is seeking $150,000 in damages. Beyonce and Des'ree lawsuit drama

Beyonce Knowles has won a legal battle against a former business associate, after his $1.5 million lawsuit accusing the singer of short changing him was thrown out of court. Greg Walker of Icon Entertainment was suing the "Irreplaceable" star for reportedly cutting him out of a $15 million fashion deal he had arranged with Knowles and her mother, Tina, in 2003. Walker claimed Knowles failed to pay him the $25,000 for his services, which led to the creation of the singer's clothing line, House of Dereon, in 2004, reports the New York Daily News. But Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Herman Kahn ruled that Walker never had a signed contract with Knowles, and therefore lacked a valid argument.

R'n'B star Akon claims Beyoncé Knowles once flirted with him.The Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter says one perk of fame is having beautiful women throwing themselves at him. He told Britain's Nuts magazine said: "Oh, yeah, that happens all the time, man! Alicia Keys, Beyoncé - I'm pretty lucky in that respect, but I guess it comes with the circles you find yourself in when you get success."Akon, who claims he has three wives, insists Beyoncé's boyfriend Jay-Z shouldn't be jealous because their liaison happened so long ago. He said: "Nah, he's got plenty of other things to be concentrating on! The man has his own basketball team. I doubt he's going to be worrying about stuff in the past like that! And he sells records too, you know. "Akon, who was born in Missouri to Senegalese parents, says British women are the most beautiful in the world. He added: "Britain has some beautiful women - some of the most beautiful in the wo...