Jay-Z & Beyonce Ready to Tie Knot?

It appears rap star Jay-Z and R&B diva are finally preparing to wed. According to recent reports, the couple applied for a marriage license in NY and have 60 days to use it. Many would say, it's about time. According to MTV.com: Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z have taken out a marriage license in Scarsdale, New York, a source reportedly told People.com. The pair obtained the license, which is valid for 60 days in New York State, on Tuesday morning (April 1), according to the report. At press time, reps for the artists had no comment or could not be reached. A source reportedly told UsMagazine.com on Tuesday that the couple have told friends they would like to marry in May after Jay-Z's tour with Mary J. Blige ends. "Jay is trying to pull it together quickly and on the fly to keep it private," the source told the site. "They really wanted it to be private." New York's Daily News reported this week that while Beyoncé was out of town filming for the Etta James biopic "Cadillac Records," Jay met with her younger sister, Solange, in Miami. Sources reportedly told the paper the two discussed Jay's proposing to Beyoncé and asking for her manager/father Mathew's consent. Source: MTV.com While there's no confirmations, it appears two of the most powerful and successful forces in music and business will unite, but the date is still TBA.