Before Fergie came on board, Black Eyed Peas were an earnest, politically aware hip-hop group, complete with a song called “Positivity.” (Even their breakthrough hit, 2003’s “Where Is the Love?,” still bore traces of those origins, slipping a line about “terrorists here livin’ in the USA, the big CIA” onto …
Read More »We Asked Lady Gaga About That Mysterious Dinner With Will.i.am
It was November 2023 when Lady Gaga and Will.i.am were spotted mysteriously leaving a restaurant with giant folders in their hands. A PopCrave tweet reported the occasion to be a “four-hour dinner,” and the pair of musicians were photographed leaving separately. At the time, fans — hungry for new music …
Read More »Black Eyed Peas Cancel Las Vegas Residency Due to 'Current Circumstances'
Black Eyed Peas have canceled their upcoming residency at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s PH Live in Las Vegas. The band, whose concerts were set to kick off on Feb. 15, offered a vague explanation, citing “current circumstances” as the reason. “To our dearest Peabodies,” the group wrote in an …
Read More »Will.i.am's Next Big Movement: AI-Powered Audio for the Masses (and Some Cool Speakers Too)
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Of all the new products and innovations unveiled at CES 2025, one of the buzziest — and indeed, loudest — launches came from will.i.am, who partnered with electronics …
Read More »Will.i.am Endorses Kamala Harris on New Single 'Yes She Can'
Will.i.am has released a new single, “Yes She Can,” to show his support for Kamala Harris. The Black Eyed Peas frontman shared the short acoustic song alongside a music video that includes footage of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and protestors standing up for Roe v. Wade. It …
Read More »Britney Spears, Will.i.am Reunite for New Single 'Mind Your Business'
It’s Britney, bitch. Britney Spears and Will.i.am released their highly-anticipated new track, “Mind Your Business.” The song marks their newest collaboration, following their beloved 2013 hit “Scream & Shout.” In the new track, the duo sings, “Too much looky-looky, get up off mе, too much watchy/ Hands up in the …
Read More »Will.i.am Reveals the Inspiration Behind His New Single With Britney Spears
Will.i.am dropped by CBS Mornings to tease his forthcoming collaboration with Britney Spears. During his appearance on the show, the producer described the meaning behind the single titled “Mind Your Business.” “When you’re in the spotlight, a lot of times you just want to live your life,” Will.i.am explained. “And …
Read More »Britney Spears to Return With New Will.i.am Song
Yes, you can scream and shout and let it all out: Britney Spears has a new song coming. Will.i.am revealed that he and Spears will be releasing a new collaboration with Spears, which was originally slated to release today, July 18. (And he shared a snippet of the track.) It …
Read More »Beyoncé Enlists Will.i.am, Honey Dijon for New 'Break My Soul' Remix EP
Beyoncé tapped Will.i.am, Honey Dijon, and more to remix her Renaissance single “Break My Soul” for a new EP. Beyoncé dropped the the four remixes digitally Tuesday night, Aug. 2. Along with Will.i.am and Honey Dijon, there are contributions from Chicago house great Terry Hunter and the multitalented DJ/producer/percussionist/singer Nita …
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