David Blaine has set a new Guinness World Record for longest breath-holding for 17 minutes and 4 seconds.The previous record was 16 minutes and 32 seconds, set Feb. 10 by Switzerland’s Peter Colat, according to Guinness World Records. David Blaine previous effort back in 2006 was failed for holding his breath underwater. He had to hold his breath for eight minutes and 58 seconds. His failing... 

In what is being described as one of the biggest record contracts ever awarded, Jay-Z, the formerly retired rapper and one-time president of Def Jam Records, has agreed to let concert promoter Live Nation sell his recorded output and merchandise and organize his tours for $150 million. But here in Boston, people in the music business aren’t sure the record-breaking deal is a wise one for Live Nation. “His...