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Jay-Z may be a free agent for now, but he's in talks to cut a deal with WMG/Atlantic that could make him one of the richest and most powerful men

in music.

A well-placed industry source tells us that Jay - who recently left Def Jam as a recording artist (he served as its president from 2004-2007) - has been taking top-secret meetings with his old pals and former managers Lyor Cohen and Kevin Liles. Topics of the hush- hush conversations have included giving Jay (r.) his own record label at WMG, tentatively to be called the Carter Music Group.

"Jay knows Lyor and Kevin from back when they all worked together at Def Jam, and he obviously wants to work something out with his friends," says our insider. "He wants to get the dream team back together. There have been a few whiffs of a reunion in the past, but only now - and very privately - is something finally starting to happen."

Our source adds, "This is big in hip hop. These are three of the most powerful men in music, who might be working together, and there's no question the success they'll have as a team will be huge."

WMG Vice President Cohen and Executive Vice President Liles also attempted to convince Jay to bring his Roc Nation label - which is part of the reported $150 million deal he cut with Live Nation - to WMG. Jay, however, has chosen to release his much-anticipated 15th album, "The Blueprint 3," with Live Nation in the fall.

"Jay's deal with Live Nation is massive," says another music-biz insider. "But if he were to cut a deal with WMG/Atlantic, he'd make even more headlines. Jay-Z, Lyor Cohen and Kevin Liles are all brand names. They're the industry's heavy hitters, and the combination would bring them a lot of attention. They would be unstoppable. Jay himself is the most successful rapper-turned- businessman out there."

Jay-Z (real name Shawn Carter) is a force to be reckoned with on his own. He reportedly bought himself out of his contractual obligations with Def Jam/Universal for a cool

$5 million.

A rep at WMG would not comment; Jay-Z's team didn't return calls.

DIDDY IS A-TWITTER about the backlash he's receiving on the social-networking site. The mogul (below) had released a video reveling in being the first rapper with a million followers - but now, an "unfollowdiddy" page has been started, and users are signing up in droves to drop His Diddyness' tweets. His charming response to dissenters? "They have no lives."

ALEXANDRA RICHARDS RILED UP a Rolling Stones fan in Montauk. En route to hosting Sergio Rossi's dinner at Sole East, Keith's daughter walked into a deli wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with "Who the f- is Mick Jagger?" The deli cashier knew exactly who Mick is - and came to the rocker's defense. "Mick Jagger is a customer here!" the worker said. "A wonderful customer!"

WICKED WHISPERS: Which Great White Way star tries to rock girls he's crushing on by sending them X-rated photos of himself?

SEEN & HEARD

R&B songstress Kelis (r.) sharing stuffed lobster with Selita Ebanks at Georgica in East Hampton. ... "30 Rock" comic Tracy Morgan cheering on the Yankees as they crushed Baltimore during a home game. ... Jessica Biel having a ladies' night out with three friends at Allen & Delancey.

Reality check: Zarin kept outside 'Actors Studio'

Someone needs to tell Jill Zarin that reality stars are not actors!

During a party at Niche Media CEO Jason Binn's home, the "Real Housewives of New York City" star (r.) tried to convince James Lipton to let her guest on his show, "Inside the Actors Studio." But when Lipton explained that his program is for legitimate actors only, Zarin shifted gears and tried to recruit the host's wife, Kedakai, to appear on season three of her show.

Opportunity, thy name is Zarin!

A HEX, THEN WRECKS

Nicolas Cage's new flick may be cursed.

A crew member tells us that during one of the first days of production on "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," a little old Frenchwoman appeared on set out of the blue. "When she was asked to leave, she got angry and started shouting, 'This movie will be cursed!'" says our source. "A few days, later the first car accident happened on set." Another soon followed.

The moral of this story: Don't fire up the French!

SWEET, CAROLINE

We hear that Caroline Kennedy will help launch Literacy Associates with a fund-raiser at Tenjune on Tuesday.

ON THE SCENE

'Hair' he is, the new B'way 'Idol'!

Since Adam Lambert is known as much for his 'do as his guyliner, it's only natural that the "American Idol" runnerup would make a pit stop at Broadway's production of "Hair."

While enjoying the show Tuesday night, "Glambert" got some special attention from his ex-"Wicked" castmate (and current "Hair" star) Caissie Levy (r.); she even dropped into her pal's lap to give him a little love. Afterward, the "Idol" ventured backstage to take photos with the cast and crew (below r.) and thank fans for their support.

Following the performance, we chatted with Levy at the show's cast recording party at Bumble and bumble. "I haven't seen Adam since 'Wicked,' but I'm so proud of him! I have performances nearly every night, but I TiVo-ed every episode of 'American Idol,'" she said. "I always knew Adam was a star, but it was exciting to have America discover what his friends have always known."

BEST OF THE REST

JESSICA SIMPSON WILL BE TRYING REALITY TV ON FOR SIZE ... AGAIN. The singer (r.) - who starred in MTV's "Newlyweds" with ex-husband Nick Lachey - recently visited networks to pitch a new reality series. The show is titled "The Price of Beauty" and will be about society's scrutiny of women's bodies. At least it's something Jessica knows a lot about!

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JOSH BROLIN MAY BE MARRIED to one of Hollywood's most beautiful women, but the actor, who's filming "Jonah Hex" in New Orleans, was spotted getting cozy with a lady who was not Diane Lane. Brolin (with the missus, below) reportedly partied last weekend at the Royal Street Inn with local Melissa Green, with whom he left his hotel the next morning. A source snitched that "she was wearing the same outfit as the night before."

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KEVIN FEDERLINE IS ONE EXPENSIVE 'MANNY.' The former dancer/ failed rapper has been taking care of his kids with Britney Spears while the pop star is on tour - but he has been charging her for his baby-sitting services. And K-Fed doesn't come cheap: Britney is paying him $5,000 a week to, er, be a dad.

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GUY RITCHIE IS LOOKING FOR SOME 'GUYS AND DOLLS' to cast in his remake of the classic flick. Madonna's ex - who just helmed "Sherlock Holmes" - is faced with the daunting task of filling the legendary roles of Sky Masterson and Nathan Detroit, played in the original by screen legends Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra.

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