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Justin Bieber + Will.i.Am Perform '#thatPOWER' at 2013 Billboard Music Awards [Video]

Gina Vespa — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:44:35 +0000

Last month, will.i.am premiered a brand-new video for ‘#thatPOWER,’ which featured a striking digital doppleganger of Justin Bieber, and tonight (May 19), the Biebs teamed up with him in the flesh to perform the song at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. The sunglass-clad singers showed off their robotic dance moves, and Bieber engaged the crowd with his ear-catching vocals.

'American Idol' Recap: Amber Holcomb Eliminated, will.i.am + David Cook Perform

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:21:57 +0000

Singer Amber Holcomb was eliminated on tonight’s (May 2) episode of ‘American Idol.’ That means the all-female Top 3 is comprised of Candice Glover, Kree Harrison and Angie Miller. While we are bummed to see Holcomb bounce, congrats to the Top 3. The show combined both last week’s votes and this week’s votes, since no [...]

Will.i.am to Executive Produce Britney Spears' Eighth Album

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:15:35 +0000

It’ll be will.i.am and Britney b—- once again, as the Black Eyed Peas singer has confirmed that he is indeed executing producing the next Britney Spears album, which will be her eighth. “After I did a song on ‘Femme Fatale’ – ‘Big Fat Bass’ – and then we did ‘Scream & Shout,’ she really liked [...]

will.i.am + Virtual Justin Bieber Perform '#thatPOWER' on 'Dancing With the Stars' [Video]

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:21:09 +0000

will.i.am performed his new single ‘#thatPOWER’ on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ last night (April 23), with a virtual Justin Bieber beamed in via holograph on giant video screens. So it was sorta like Da Biebs was there. The performance was exactly like the actual video for the song. Will was flanked by his look-alike dancers, who [...]

willi.i.am Employs Dancing Doppelgangers + a Justin Bieber Holograph in '#thatPOWER' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:08:23 +0000

will.i.iam is an ardent fan of technology and doesn’t run screaming from it in the video for ‘#thatPOWER.’ He embraces and employs digital advancements in his hashtagged album and song titles. But the singer also makes use of multiple wills dancing in a tunnel and on steps and includes a Justin Bieber holograph in this futuristic clip. [...]

Kesha + Will.i.Am Team Up for 'Crazy Kids' Remix

Jessica Sager — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:40:22 +0000

Kesha has always been a bit nuts, and that's what we all love about her. She's embracing the eccentric with her third single from 'Warrior,' 'Crazy Kids.' Unlike the original, which features K-Dollar Sign all by her lonesome sing-rapping, the single is a remix featuring will.i.am tossing in a verse.

will.i.am + 2NE1 Collaborate on 'Gettin' Dumb'

Jessica Sager — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:37:02 +0000

Will.i.am has leaked yet another song off of '#willpower,' this time a collaboration with K-Pop group 2NE1. 'Gettin' Dumb' has pretty appropriate lyrics for the song's title, but the song itself a catchy mix of hip-hop, pop and K-Pop.

Pop Bytes: will.i.am Accused of Plagiarism + More

Kat Lee — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:30:07 +0000

- EDM producers Arty & Mat Zo have accused will.i.am of stealing their track ‘Rebound’ for his new single. [TheDrop.fm] - Rapper Coolio got into quite some trouble with the law when he punches his girlfriend and ran her over with his car. [Evil Beet Gossip] - Tracy Morgan is set to host the Billboard [...]

Will.i.am + Miley Cyrus Team Up for 'Fall Down'

Jessica Sager — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 03:41:30 +0000

Will.i.am is the latest rapper to collaborate with Miley Cyrus. Hot on the heels of the iTunes release of the former 'Hannah Montana' starlet's hook girl contributions to Snoop Lion's 'Ashtrays and Heartbreaks,' her duet with Will, 'Fall Down,' has hit the Internet.

Are Britney Spears + Will.i.am Back in the Studio Together?

Gina Vespa — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:05:00 +0000

We saw Britney Spears and will.i.am join forces for ‘Scream & Shout’ last fall, and once before that when Brit recruited will for her 2011 'Femme Fatale' track 'Big Fat Bass.' Now it appears they're teaming up again, according to a tweet made by the former Black Eyed Peas frontman.

Kesha, will.i.am + Macklemore Are Most Popular Workout Songs

Jeff Giles — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:30:01 +0000

Looking for some new tunes to add a little extra pizzazz to your exercise routine? Spotify is here to help: The popular music streaming service has combed its users’ public workout playlists and ranked the most popular songs. As USA Today notes, more people head to the gym in January, which makes it the perfect [...]

Pop Bytes: Listen to 'Scream & Shout' Remix + More

Kat Lee — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 01:00:15 +0000

- The remix of will.i.am and Britney Spears‘ ‘Scream & Shout’ featuring Lil Wayne, Hit Boy and Wack Flocka Flame has leaked. [ONTD] - Nicole Scherzinger had a bit of a wardrobe malfunction. [Amy Grindhouse] - Both Tom Odell and Modern Family’s Ariel Winter covered Taylor Swift‘s ‘I Knew You Were Trouble.’ [YouTube + Hollywire] [...]

Will.i.Am Explains Britney Spears' British Accent on 'Scream and Shout'

Alexandra Capotorto — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:00:18 +0000

If you haven’t heard ‘Scream and Shout’ by Will.i.am and Britney Spears by now, then you’re seriously missing out on some catchy music … and Brit’s accent during the verses. That alone makes it worth the listen, right? But while the song is blowing up the charts — it’s currently No. 1 on the iTunes [...]

Britney Spears + Will.i.Am to Debut 'Scream and Shout' Video on 'X Factor'

Alexandra Capotorto — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:00:54 +0000

Get ready all of you Britney Spears fans! ‘Scream and Shout,’ will.i.am‘s song she’s featured on, will be making its video debut on none other than her show ‘X Factor!’ The video will premiere on the Nov. 28 episode of the show, so be sure to mark your calendars, because that’s less than a week [...]

Will.i.am + Britney Spears Collabo 'Scream and Shout' Leaks

Jessica Sager — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 12:58:51 +0000

"I want to scream and shout / And let it all out," will.i.am and Britney Spears sing in the hook of 'Scream and Shout.' Something tells us that may be especially true for the former Black Eyed Peas frontman, but for all the wrong reasons. The highly anticipated track leaked to the web!

Britney Spears to 'Scream and Shout' With will.i.am on New Single

Jessica Sager — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 03:30:19 +0000

The world was stoked to hear Britney Spears and will.i.am's collaboration, 'Sexy Sexy,' off of '#willpower.' But when the Black Eyed Peas frontman's car and laptop were stolen, leading to leaked tracks, it was taken off the table for fans, as will.i.am scrapped all of the songs and started fresh.

But fret not: A new collabo with Spears is on the way!

Listen to will.i.am's Collabo With Justin Bieber 'You and Me'

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 07:00:56 +0000

Will.i.am can't plug the holes in the dam that is his '#willpower' solo album. It leaked all over the place, forcing him to push the release back to a TBD date. Now 'You and Me,' his collabo with Justin Bieber, has landed online in all its Auto-tuned, semi-robotic, Twitter referential glory.

Will.i.am Pushes Back '#willpower' Release Following Song Leaks

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:00:04 +0000

When will.i.am's car was stolen at a promo party earlier this summer, something more valuable was thefted -- his laptop, which contained his new album '#willpower.' Since the thieves began leaking tracks from the solo platter, originally due out Oct. 15, the rapper/producer has been left with no choice but to craft new songs and push the album back.

Will.i.am to Launch Talent Show for 'Wizards'

Alexandra Capotorto — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:50:28 +0000

Will.i.am is straying from the typical reality show formula that we've come to know, love, and eventually tire of. Instead of using his talents to create a singing or music-based competition show, he's planning to develop a technology-based competition show where geniuses will come to compete! Don't let the 'wizards' part fool you. Harry Potter wannabes need not apply.

Will.i.am + Cheryl Cole in Car Accident

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:30:48 +0000

What is it with will.i.am, beautiful pop stars who are big in the U.K. and cars lately? His limited edition, custom ride, in which he squired Nicole Scherzinger, was stolen after he valeted it at an L.A. nightclub a few weeks ago. Now, early this morning (Aug. 30), at around 3:30, will and Cheryl Cole sustained minor injuries in a fender bender in Los Angeles.