Black Eyed Peas News

Blending the boundaries between hip-hop, pop, electronic dance music and contemporary R&B in his signature musical style, will.i.am performs from London's Royal Albert Hall in will.i.am and Friends Featuring the Black Eyed Peas – Landmarks Live in Concert: A Great Performances Special, premiering nationwide Friday, April 20 at 10 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). The concert will be available to stream the following day on http://pbs.org/gperf and PBS apps.

Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, announces two nights only with legendary producer, composer keyboardist and vocalist Sergio Mendes November 16 and 17, 2018.

VEZT, the company that lets fans share ownership with artists in their favorite songs, announced today the hiring of music mogul Andreas Carlsson as Chief Strategy Officer. Carlsson is known for his writing collaborations with a wide range of world famous musicians including Katy Perry, NSync, The Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Celine Dion and many more. Carlsson is an investor in, and advisor to, Soundtrap, which was sold to Spotify in 2017.

Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, announces two nights only with legendary producer, composer keyboardist and vocalist Sergio Mendes November 16 and 17, 2018.

Blending the boundaries between hip-hop, pop, electronic dance music and contemporary R&B in his signature musical style, will.i.am performs from London's Royal Albert Hall in will.i.am and Friends Featuring the Black Eyed Peas - Landmarks Live in Concert: A Great Performances Special, premiering nationwide Friday, April 20 at 10 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). The concert will be available to stream the following day on http://pbs.org/gperf and PBS apps.

Jerry Joseph will release Full Metal Burqa (Cavity Search Records) on vinyl as a Record Store Day exclusive on April 21. In addition to Joseph, the 5-song album features his band, the Jackmormons, Steve Drizoson drums and Steven James Wright on bass.

American soprano Kathleen Battle's luminous voice has been called '…without qualification, one of the very few most beautiful in the world' (The Washington Post ). Yet beyond the glory of her singing, in a career filled with countless accolades, honors and major milestones, what has perhaps distinguished her most is her almost magical ability to create an unwavering bond with her audience. Returning to Seattle for the first time in two decades, the legendary opera star takes the stage at the University of Washington's Meany Hall on April 14, 2018, to explore traditional spirituals and the writings of Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass. She is joined by acclaimed jazz pianist Joel Martin and local choirs The Sound of the Northwest and UW Chamber Singers.

GRAMMY Award-winning producer Fred Rister has announced the release of his final single, “I Want A Miracle (ft. Sam Martin & Chris Willis),” out today via Parametic Records and accompanied by an official music video (WATCH HERE). All proceeds from the single will benefit the Kidney Cancer Association.

Local rock band Red Letter Day was chosen as a winner of the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Contest (JLSC) for their original song, '202.' The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus announced that the winning band will perform at the 2018 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, California on Jan. 28.

According to Entertainment Weekly,  Fergie has apologized for NBA All-Star National Anthem performance. After the performance went viral and gained negative feedback from celebrities and players alike, the former BLACK EYED PEAS singer released a formal apology.

This past week, Atlantic recording artist Hayley Kiyoko took to her Instagram to announce her biggest headline tour to date. Check out the tour teaser visual HERE. TheEXPECTATIONS TOUR begins Wednesday, April 11th at San Diego, CA's Observatory North Park and then travels into mid-June (see attached itinerary). Kiyoko - whose two-part 'One Bad Night Tour' sold out top venues in major markets across the country in 2017 - is also slated for a pair of eagerly awaited performances at Coachella, set for Sunday, April 15th and Sunday, April 22nd. After instantly selling out her (June 16TH) New York City show at Irving Plaza during this week's ONSALE, Hayley has added a second New York City date scheduled for June 18TH.

Matt Barri, the 17-year-old EDM producer/DJ and musician from Palos Verdes, CA, makes his music debut with a collaboration with acclaimed electro-pop singer and songwriter Emilie Brandt. Their single, 'All Out of Love,' produced by Barri with vocals and lyrics from Brandt, is released today by the independent labels the Barri Creative LLC and HELLAVISIONS LLC. 'All Out of Love' is available now to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud and Amazon.

Dubbed 'Canada's Queen of R&B Soul' by her fans and peers, and named by CBC Music as one of 'The 25 Greatest Canadian Singers Ever', Jully Black is a true Canadian Icon. Midland Cultural Centre's is excited to present Ms Black as their third musical feature in their 2018 Black History Month concert series! As a platinum selling recording artist, her music career has yielded multiple singles reaching the Top 10 pop, R&B and dance music charts. She has taken home multiple Juno Awards, earned many industry accolades and was hand-selected to sing for the Queen of England.

Los Angeles-based artist/activist Terra Naomi is releasing the powerful Machine Age today, a reflective and resilient single marking the one year anniversary of 45's inauguration. All proceeds from Bandcamp sales of the track will go directly to the ACLU, Planned Parenthood, GLAAD, Black Lives Matter, Girls Write Now and 350.org.

On last night's LATE SHOW, world-famous trio Black Eyed Peas performed their new single 'Street Livin' for the studio audience. Watch the appearance below!

Listen to First Black Eyed Peas Single in Seven Years

The Smith Center For The Performing Arts has announced events February - March 2018. See the full lineup below!

PBS today announced its Winter/Spring 2018 schedule lineup, which includes the much-anticipated second season of MASTERPIECE's hit series Victoria (Sundays, January 14-February 25),starring Jenna Coleman, Tom Hughes and, this season, Dame Diana Rigg.

Starting Monday, Nov. 20, fans around the world can once again take a virtual seat at the judges' table to help their favorite contestant advance to the finals. Powered by Telescope, the leader in audience engagement and voting technology, MISS UNIVERSE fans will be able to impact this year's show through a unique voting experience.