Tokio Hotel took home the “Best Group” award at the MTV European Music Awards in Berlin beating out the likes of Black Eyed Peas, Jonas Brothers, Kings of Leon and Green Day. Bill, Tom, Georg and Gustav also rocked an epic performance of their international single “World Behind My Wall” complete with insane pyro and explosive stage effects. The track appears on the recently released Humanoid album.
Look what the cat dragged in. It seems that Black Eyed Peas member Will.i.am is not as original an artist as he might boast himself to be. A singer and producer by the name of FrankMusik has recently accused Will.i.am of stealing his music. Of course, the man did it on twitter, because let’s face it, that’s the place where we report copyright infringements… and he also has such an elegant way of expressing himself: “OK SO Cheryl Cole ft Will.i.am – Boy Like You IS A COMPLETE RIP OFF OF A TRACK I DID FOUND HERE!” Well, maybe somebody would have taken this seriously in other circumstances, but on twitter, fat chance! Looks like Will.i.am is free to expand his musical horizons even further.
Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am has commended Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd for his February 2008 apology to the “stolen generations”, saying it has inspired people around the world.
“I salute … Prime Minister Rudd,” said will.i.am, who is touring in Australia. “If it wasn’t for that I believe there would not have been that wave of conscious shifting happening and I don’t think there would be an Obama.”
The star was speaking at the opening of an art project – entitled Nomad Two Worlds – which marked the reconciliation of Australia’s Aboriginal population with white Australia.
He said: “I think seeing a potential leader of a country as wonderful as Australia take a stand and do that inspired other world leaders and potential world leaders on what they can do … The future leaders of the world are breaking down the walls of what once held us back in the past. I really salute and I’m truly very inspired by your prime minister.”
Black Eyed Peas member Apl.de.Ap announced a new record label he is launching in Los Angeles, Jeepney Music, calling on musicians in the area to drop off their demo tapes.
Grammy-winning Apl.de.Ap will throw a launch party for Jeepney at the ecologically conscious ECCO nightclub in Hollywood on August 11. Apl.de.Ap and Peas members Fergie, Taboo and Will.i.am are expected to join the celebration.
“The Los Angeles-based record label is founded on the principle of giving back, to both Apl.de.Ap’s homeland of the Philippines and the global community,” Apl.de.Ap’s representatives stated.
“Jeepney Music will feature not only emerging recording artists but will also highlight the growing number of disc jockeys and collaborative artists as he continues to build his label on the forefront of the digital transformation of music.
“In an unprecedented act, Jeepney Music is calling all artists in the Los Angeles area to drop off their music demos at the event from 10pm to 12am.”
Black Eyed Peas ‘The E.N.D.’ Lands At #1 On The Billboard 200 Chart
‘The E.N.D.’ Marks The Group’s First #1 Album & Their Highest Sales Week Ever!
Black Eyed Peas’ “The E.N.D.” bows at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 304,000 — the hip-pop act’s best sales week ever. It’s also the first No. 1 album for the group, which had previously gone as high as No. 2. Its last set, 2005’s “Monkey Business,” bowed in the runner-up slot with a then-best 291,000. It had the unfortunate luck to come out the same week as Coldplay’s “X&Y,” which kept the Peas’ at bay when it started at No. 1 with 737,000. -via Billboard.com
Despite putting on one of the biggest productions compared to previous seasons, American Idol season 8’s finale was down in viewership by 12% compared to last year’s finale show. That’s too bad because whoever chose to not watch missed an amazing set of performances. Performers included Queen Latifah, David Cook, Jason Mraz, Carlos Santana, Black Eyed Peas, Lionel Richie, Rod Stewart, Cyndi Lauper, Keith Urban, Steve Martin, KISS and Queen. Of course, every single one of the Top 13 was also there to perform. It was a great showcase of talent. The past, present and future of music was greatly presented in one amazing show.
The Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am Appeared On Oprah To Give College Scholarships To Four High School Seniors
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Invasion Of Boom Boom Pow – Megamix EP – Available On iTunes Now!
Invasion Of Boom Boom Pow Tracklisting:
1) LET THE BEAT ROCK – Boys Noize Megamix feat. 50 CENT
2) LET THE BEAT ROCK – Boys Noize Megamix feat. GUCCI MANE
3) BOOM BOOM STYLE – Zuper Blahq Megamix feat. Kid Cudi
4) BOOM BOOM GUETTA – David Guetta’s Electro Hop Remix
5) BOOM BOOM WOW – D.J. will.i.am Megamix
6) BOOM BOOM BOOM – DJ Ammo/Poet Named Life Megamix
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The E.N.D – In Stores June 9, 2009
Rumors are going around that Black Eyed Peas member will.i.am is going to be working with rockers U2 on their upcoming album. Kanye West actually confirmed the news on his blog saying “Will.i.am is producing U2’s next album. I’m sure it will be dope as s— judging from the crazy beats he’s done in the past 3 years!” will.i.am has also commented on the news saying “I would love to do something with them. If that ever happens it would be a dream come true! I went to Bono’s house. He has these summer parties and I went and had great food. It was the best. Those guys are the nicest people in the world.”
Rapper Kanye West was scheduled to perform at tonight?s Victoria’s Secret fashion show but had to cancel a number of appearances due to the tragic loss of his mother Dr. Donda West. Black Eyed Peas singer Will.i.am will step up and fill in for Kanye for the big show. Keep the faith Kanye, I lost my mother a couple months ago in a similar situation and its not easy but be strong and I know you can be. Just remember God always and morals and values your mother taught you. And that?s very nice of all those who try and fill up for the professional commitments of people who cannot under such circumstances fulfill theirs. Some people like the organizers are very though on singers or be it any other field that what may come they have to fulfill their commitments, in such case when you do not have the mental strength to stand on stage and deliver it?s better to ask a friend to fill into your shoes.
Black Eyed Peas leader will.i.am says he’s “really excited and nervous at the same time” about becoming a solo artist with the September 25 release of “Songs About Girls.”
“I was like, ‘How and why should I put out a solo project?’ I could just do another Black Eyed Peas record,” he tells Billboard.com. The hook, he says, was making “Songs About Girls” a semi-autobiographical conceptual piece “where all the songs could tell a story of falling in love, falling out of love, trying to get back in love, destructing love and destroying love and then starting a new situation. That journey is what makes this unique.”
The album features only one guest star, Snoop Dogg, on the electroclash-styled track “Donque.”
Besides the album’s 12 songs, will.i.am shot videos for eight of the tracks and stitched them together into “a movie about making a movie” that will accompany the CD.
will.i.am plans to perform some of the “Songs About Girls” material live when Black Eyed Peas hit the road for a two-month international tour on September 4 in Israel. The group will play in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, South America and Mexico but not in North America. “There’s no Black Eyed Peas record out,” he explains, “and America’s weird like that. If you ain’t got nothing in the marketplace, (the fans) ain’t showing up.”
