Jay-Z Turns 40

We can talk about it because he's married to Beyonce who is from Houston...that makes this local-ish =)

Jay-Z rented a mansion in the Dominican Republic resort Casa de Campo for his Scarface-themed 40th birthday and with a star-studded guest list we're sure it was a soiree to remember! (DISH actually rang in the new year there a few years back and it is a WONDERFUL place! Go if you can!)

Kanye West, Diddy, Oprah, Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Lil' Wayne, Ne-Yo, Kate Hudson, A-Rod and M.I.A. all showed up courtesy of two private jets to celebrate Jay's big day where they sipped on vintage Dom Perignon and Cristal champagne.

Guests had to leave their phones at the door to ensure no pics would leak as well as saying the password "Bye, Bye Blackbird" for admittance! Oh her very themed! DISH LOVES THEMES!!  At midnight there was a fireworks display and synchronized swim performance...now that one we don't get.

Kanye and Diddy were both said to perform as well as Alicia Keys. We wonder if his wife Beyonce took the stage at some point during the evening to serenade her man?

Sounds like one amazing party!

Happy Birthday, Jay!