Thugs remain hard and tough for life, yo. Don't let any woman tell you otherwise. However, Jay-Z has become a soft, gingerbread cookie when it comes to his current relationship.

According to rapper DMX, the hip-hop artist has let down his guard and softened his ways with dazzling, fashionable singer Beyonce. DMX - whose real name is Earl Simmons - says his friend would never think of wearing flip-flops if he was single, but apparently Cupid has struck his heart.

Hip-hop and an Oscar winning actress joined forces Wednesday night. Fans who attended Jay-Z's show in London walked away having the times of the lives after they had a surprise treat by one of Hollywood's top actresses appearing on stage. Gwyneth Paltrow surprised fans on stage by performing with rapper Jay-Z.

The "Sylvia" actress joined the hip-hop legend on stage during his sell-out show at London's Royal Albert Hall, to provide backing vocals for "Song Cry" in front of the 5,500-strong audience.

Beyonce Knowles was having a grand ol' time on Thursday night when she was caught slightly embarrassed after drinking too much at Jay-Z's after-show party. But with her man by her side, the dazzling - although very intoxicated - star did not hesitate to show her giddiness and was still a true "survivor" by the end of the night.

The "Crazy In Love' singer was partying and downing champagne all night at the $127,000 bash at London's exclusive Mo*vida nighclub.

Beyonce has a reason to celebrate even though she wasn't in attendance to receive her prize.

The 25-year old won a bunch of awards at the MOBOs Awards show on Wednesday night. The dazzling, fashionable singer was named Best International Female and her single "Deja vu" won Best Song and Best Video at the ceremony, which recognizes music of black origin.

Beyonce Knowles may be focused on her career right now, but the singer admits she would like to have kids in the future. Beyonce - who is rumored to be marrying long-term boyfriend Jay-Z in November - says starting a family is a priority for her.

She told Elle Degeneres, "One day I hope to be married with children."

Beyonce Knowles likes to get freaky with her own special garment. The sexy singer thinks every woman should own a "freakum dress" to spice up their sex life.

The 'Deja Vu' star sings about putting on a sexy outfit to put the spark back into a flagging relationship on the track "Freakum Dress."