It seems like every day there’s another A-list hat thrown into the ‘X Factor‘ casting ring. Who’s the latest? None other than the “Dutchess” herself, Fergie.
Sure, he’s hard at work promoting his new single with Mick Jagger and Jennifer Lopez, but will.i.am has never been satisfied doing only one thing — so he’s just added another job to his ever-growing stack of duties as a 21st century pop culture kingpin.
While they flirted with the idea of bringing in Ashanti to replace Fergie, it seems the Black Eyed Peas have now decided to take an indefinite hiatus to allow all members to pursue solo projects and other interests outside of music.
Even though there have been many rumors that the Black Eyed Peas are disbanding, one saying that the group was going to replace Fergie, will.i.am has steadfastly denied the gossip about the BEPs parting ways. Despite this, the group appears to be taking a hiatus since Will is getting ready to release a solo album, entitled ‘#willpower.’
This sounds so strange that it might actually be true. With Fergie expressing a desire to have kids sooner rather than later, one website is reporting that the Black Eyed Peas have decided to give her time off and replace her with Ashanti.
Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie has gone on the record to explain the band’s recently announced and much-discussed upcoming hiatus.
Turns out the reasons behind it are not as complicated as some may think.