Power couple Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, reportedly got married last night at his New York Penthouse. They wanted it to be a really private affair – close friends and family, a source close to the couple told People magazine. News of the reported wedding comes after days of speculation following reports, which surfaced on 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 former Destiny’s Child members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, close friends actress Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband Coldplay singer Chris Martin, and Oscar winner Forest Whitaker among others. Beyonce’s family, parents Matthew and Tina Knowles, and sister Solange, and Jay-Z's close friends were there.
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. Speculation of the couple was marrying reached a new high as a host of media including four live trucks were stationed outside Jay-Z’s Tribeca building in preparation for coverage of the suspected wedding. More than three dozen reporters and paparazzi were outside with the numbers growing. Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams hid behind an umbrella when they arrived while Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin were mobbed by paparazzi on the scene. A fight broke out between paparazzi as Beyonce's father arrived and dozens of them surrounded the vehicle he was being carried in. Solange, arrived shortly after her father, dressed in a white dress. A SUV believed to be carrying Forest Whitaker also turned up. The rooftop penthouse, owned by Jay-Z was adorned in flowers and tented scaffolding. A Maybach luxury vehicle arrived at the location shortly before 7 PM and drove past as it was mobbed by paparazzi. Jay-Z reportedly owns one of the super high-priced cars.
It is believed the couple chose this date 04-04 because the number four has particular significance to the couple. Both Jay-Z and Beyonce were born on the 4th - Jay Z was born on December 4, 1969, while Beyonce was born September 4, 1981. The couple have been "dating" for six years, though they have never publicly acknowledged they are together. It was a big week for the hip-hop mogul. On Thursday, concert promoter Live Nation Inc. said it was in talks with Jay-Z over a potential business deal. The Los Angeles-based company stopped short of confirming reports that the deal would give Live Nation a stake in virtually every aspect of Jay-Z's career and land him a potential windfall in excess of $100 million.
A person familiar with the negotiations between Live Nation and Jay-Z told The Associated Press that the proposed 10-year deal was worth about $150 million and would cover three albums. Live Nation is currently producing a tour with Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige.
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