Willow Smith gets advice from Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles. The 10-year-old singer – whose parents are actors Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith – has been told by the famous couple to enjoy her experiences of chart success. Asked which celebrities give her advice, she said: “My mom, my dad, Jay-Z, Beyonce. That’s probably it. They give me advice like, ‘Have fun.’ ” ...

Beyonce Knowles has bought her husband Jay-Z the world's fastest road car. The ‘Sweet Dreams’ singer treated her rap star spouse to a £1.3 million Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport vehicle for his 41st birthday, which was on December 4. The '99 Problems' rapper - who already has a vast car collection, was thrilled with the surprise speedy gift, which Beyonce had to order a year in advance. ...

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z will make “great parents”, according to her mother. It was recently rumoured the couple – who married in April 2008 – were expecting their first child together and although Tina Knowles insists this isn’t true, she knows they will be a fantastic mum and dad one day because they spend so much time with Beyonce sister’s six-year-old son, Daniel. ...

Jay-Z plans to get fat. The 40-year-old rapper – who ‘retired’ from music in 2003 to take up the position of CEO of Def Jam records before making a comeback –already has a “Marlon Brando retirement plan” in mind for himself and wife Beyonce Knowles in the future. Explaining he wants to live on a private island, employ a “genius chef”, smoke cigars, drink fine wines and get fat, the ’99 Problems’ star said: “That’s what I enjoy. That’s the payback for all the hard work. ...

Jay-Z gives “key” advice. The music mogul has become a mentor to British rapper Tinchy Stryder and the 23-year-old star admits that although the ’99 Problems’ singer doesn’t always have a lot to say, his words of wisdom are always essential listening. Tinchy said: “I finally met Jay-Z in his dressing room in Manchester in June. His people wanted us to meet for ages before then but we kept missing each other. ...

Jay-Z wants Rihanna be the sexy face and body of a new burlesque nightclub chain. The ‘Rude Boy’ singer’s mentor thinks the sexy venture would be perfect for her because she is so well known for her curvaceous body and racy stage outfits. ...