Fergie Releases Artwork for New Single “L.A. Love (La La)”

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Fergie is spreading more (L.A.) love…

The part-Mexican American singer and Black Eyed Peas member has released the official artwork for her brand new single “L.A. Love (La La),” which will be released on September 29.

The artwork features a woman’s hands with long, sharp nails painted in psychedelic colors flashing the “L.A.” hand sign. The hands are blinged out with rings in front of a heart made of marijuana leaves with pretty crazy green eyes.

The phrase “Smile Now, Cry Later,” is also tattooed to one of the hands, which could be a line from the song or the title of her forthcoming album.

Fergie posted the image on Instagram on Monday with the caption “The #LALOVE Movement begins… 9/29.”

Over the weekend, a portion of Fergie’s new single was played at the DSQUARED2 fashion show at Milan Fashion Week.

The yet-to-be-titled LP is expected to come out next year, her first full-length since 2006’s smash hit The Dutchess.

Fergie’s New Single Gets Airplay at Milan Fashion Week

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Fergie is spreading her (L.A.) love in Italy…

Only days after rumors surfaced that the 39-year-old part-Mexican American singer and Black Eyed Peas member was working on new music, fans can now listen to a snippet of her new single “L.A. Love (La La).”

A portion of the track, which was produced by hitmaker DJ Mustard, was featured as the final song during the show for fashion design duo DSQUARED2 during Milan Fashion Week.

In the preview, Fergie is heard repeatedly mentioning some random cities around the world over the thumping beat while her backing vocalists sing the “la la la la la.”

“L.A. Love (La La)” will reportedly impact radios starting from September 30, according to Billboard’s associate director of charts/radio Gary Trust. It will serve as the first single off Fergie’s upcoming comeback album.

Fergie’s new single can be heard at the 11:55 mark in the video below:

The yet-to-be-titled LP is expected to come out next year. Billboard reported that Mike WiLL Made It would be heavily involved in what will be her first full-length since 2006’s The Dutchess.

Fergie Reportedly Working on New Solo Album, the Follow-Up to Her Hit Effort “The Dutchess”

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

It looks like Fergie’s ready to go solo again…

The 39-year-old part-Mexican American singer and Black Eyed Peas member hasn’t released a solo album in a little more than eight years, but she may finally be returning to the scene with a sequel to her hit album The Dutchess.

Fergie is reportedly working on new music for a sophomore album, as she alluded to during a stop by Chelsea Lately last month, according to Billboard. According to a source, there’s a “good bet” that the album will finally be released in 2015, with a new single possibly coming out before the end of this year.

Billboard has also learned that Mike WiLL Made-It is involved with Fergie’s next full-length studio effort. The hip-hop maestro executive-produced Miley Cyrus’ Bangerz album, and has helmed songs by Rihanna, Ciara and 2 Chainz, among many others.

The Dutchess, released in September 2006, Spawned six hits for Ferguson. It all began with “London Bridge“, then “Fergalicious“, “Glamorous“, “Big Girls Don’t Cry“, “Clumsy” and “Finally.” In December 2007, Blender selected her as the magazine’s woman of the year following her success as a solo artist.

Since The Dutchess’ release, Fergie married actor Josh Duhamel, re-joined the Black Eyed Peas for the group’s blockbuster 2009 album The E.N.D. and gave birth to her first son in 2013. Fergie most recently popped up on “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got),” from last year’s Great Gatsby soundtrack.

Carey Atop Time Magazine’s ‘Ultimate Pop Stardom’ List

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Mariah Carey is the ultimate pop star…

The 44-year-old half-Venezuelan American singe ranks at the top of Time magazine’s The Ultimate Ranking of Pop Stardom list of artists/musicians when it comes to generating hit songs.

The artists were chosen for this list based on their all-time chart performance and their contemporary significance.

Time looked at every song that’s been in the Billboard Top 10 since 1960, the number of hits by each artist present on that list, and how long those musicians’ careers have lasted, and used that information to determine which artists are ultimately the most successful pop-hit generators.

Carey – who stormed onto the music scene with her self-titled debut album in 1990, which landed four No. 1 songs on Billboard Hot 100 and earned her Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance honors at the 1991 Grammy Awards, tops the list with 1,901 points. Her best years include 2005 (341 points), 1995 (300) and 1993 (222).

Carey – a five-time Grammy winner – ranks ahead of Rihanna (1,800), Usher (1,778), The Beatles (1,537) and Madonna (1,414).

But Carey isn’t the only Latin artist to make the list…

Bruno Mars, who broke onto the scene in 2010, ranks No. 17 on the list with 882 points.

The 28-year-old part-Puerto Rican singer-songwriter earned 410 points in his first year on the charts after lending his vocals to the songs “Nothin’ on You” by B.o.B, and “Billionaire” by Travie McCoy, as well as releasing his first two singles “Just the Way You Are” and “Grenade.”

Meanwhile, Fergie comes in at No. 25 with her Grammy-winning group Black Eyed Peas, earning 733 points.

The 39-year-old part-Mexican singer and female vocalist for the hip hop group and her fellow BEP members registered their biggest point haul in 2009 with their singles “Boom Boom Pow,” “I Gotta Feeling” and “Meet Me Halfway” earning a combined 355 points that year.

The final product is a colorful infographic that proves Michael Jackson had a consistently successful career from 1971 to 1995, while Santana’s career, though long, hasn’t been witness to nearly as many hits.

The artists are awarded points for each song of theirs that made it into the Top 10—for example, Michael Jackson gets 10 points for “Beat It” topping the chart at No. 1 while Taylor Swift gets three points for “Speak Now” peaking at spot No. 8.

Usher had the best single year out of everyone when, in 2004, he racked up 639 points for having five songs in the Top 10 for a combined 88 weeks, while Barbra Streisand made just two points in 1997 for “I Finally Found Someone,” which peaked at No. 9 and only had a one-week stay in the Top 10.

Head over to Time.com to see how other musicians, ranging from Cher to T-Pain, stack up against one another.

Here’s a look at all the Latino artists on the list:

No. 1 Mariah Carey (1,901)
No. 17 Bruno Mars (882),
No. 25 Black Eyed Peas (Fergie)
No. 30 Jennifer Lopez (658)
No. 36 Christina Aguilera (603)
No. 48 Santana (457)

Fergie Flaunts Post-Baby Bod in Special Calvin Klein Video

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Fergie isn’t afraid to show off her post-baby body…

The 38-year-old part-Mexican American singer, who gave birth to her first child last August, is the latest celebrity to reveal a sexy picture wearing Calvin Klein underwear.

The Black Eyed Peas singer flaunts her impressive post-baby bod in a 20-second black and white video posted on her Instagram on Friday, February 21.

The mother of six-month-old Axl donned a pair of CK knickers and nothing else in the beginning of the video. Then she put on a bra and writhed on the bed.

Sporting tousled hair, Fergie gives a sultry look at the end. “Boom. #mycalvins,” she captioned the video.

Fergie joins other celebrities who’ve been campaigning for the fashion brand on their personal social network accounts. Miranda Kerr pulled down her pants to reveal her CK underwear and super-flat tummy in an Instagram picture. Singer Trey Songz took two selfies in a bathroom while wearing a pair of CK boxer.s ”

Thanks Calvin Klein for the delivery #MyCalvins,” he wrote.

Calvin Klein has encouraged people to post selfies of themselves wearing the brand’s undies on social media. The selfies will be added to the official #mycalvins online gallery.

Pitbull to Perform During Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve Event

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Forget ringing! Pitbull is about to rock in the New Year….

The 32-year-old Cuban American rap superstar is the latest musician to be added to the list of performers at this year’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.

Pitbull will be performing live from Miami’s American Airlines Arena during the annual event, which gets underway starting at 8:00 pm ET in New York’s Times Square.

Pitbull is joining a roster that includes Enrique Iglesias, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Miley Cyrus, Robin Thicke, Ariana Grande and Jason Derulo.

Jenny McCarthy will co-host the annual show from Times Square in New York City with Seacrest, who will also lead the midnight countdown. Meanwhile, Stacy Ferguson a.k.a. Fergie will host the celebration in Los Angeles.

Fergie & Josh Duhamel Baptize Their Son Axl Jack

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Fergie’s little man is officially a member of the Catholic Church…

The 38-year-old part-Mexican American singer and Josh Duhamel baptized their son, Axl Jack, on Thursday December 12.

The couple, who welcomed their first child in August, gathered with a small group of family at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Brentwood, California for an intimate ceremony and celebration.

“Baby Axl wore all white and seemed very calm about being baptized,” an eyewitness told People magazine, “He didn’t cry at all.”

Fergie has been open about her Catholic faith in the past, admitting that she and Duhamel were married in the church and continue to attend mass weekly.

And the new parents plan to bring up Axl Jack in the faith, as well.

“They seemed happy when they left the church,” an eyewitness said, “Axl had fallen asleep in his dad’s arms and he looked adorable.”

Iglesias to Perform at “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Enrique Iglesias will be rockin’ in the New Year.

The 38-year-old Spanish singer has been announced as one of the first confirmed performers for ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2014.

Iglesias, who recently contributed a song to the typhoon disaster relief album Songs for the Philippines, joins a roster that includes Robin Thicke, Fall Out Boy, Jason Derulo and Jennifer Hudson.

Iglesias and company are expected to treat fans with their respective hits when they take the stage on the West Coast on Tuesday, December 31 at 10:00 P.M. EST. More performers for both the Times Square and West Coast parties are going to be announced later, according to a statement released by the network.

Black Eyed Peas member Fergie will host the annual bash alongside Jenny McCarthy.

“As the ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ legacy continues, it is an honor to be a part of the largest celebration of the year,” Fergie said. “I am excited to share the stage with so many global stars.”

Ryan Seacrest, who has been involved with the show since 2005, will lead the midnight countdown from Times Square in New York City.

Naya Rivera: This Halloween’s Best-Costumed Latina Celebrity

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

It’s true… Halloween isn’t just for the little ones… But don’t take our word for it.

Here’s a look at some of the haute-est costumes worn this year by Hispanic celebrities, including this year’s best-dressed Latina Naya Rivera.

Naya Rivera

Where in the world? Glee starlet and “Sorry” singer Naya Rivera is red hot in her sexed-up Carmen Sandiego costume, complete with knee-high black latex boots and red latex body suit and red trench coat.

The 26-year-old half-Puerto Rican actress/singer attended Kate Hudson‘s Halloween bash on Saturday, October 27, 2013 in the not-for-G-audiences outfit.

Joan Smalls
Move over Lady Gaga! There’s a new Mother Monster… And her name is Joan Smalls.

“This little Monster is ready to wreak some Havoc,” declared the 25-year-old Puerto Rican supermodel on her Instagram account.

Smalls posted the photo before heading to the Byrne Notice and Emerson Sick Halloween Party in New York.

Jessica Alba
Former Dark Angel star Jessica Alba is absolutely witchin’ in her Halloween costume. The 32-year-old half-Mexican American actress dressed up as Cher’s character from the original Witches of Eastwick.

Alba was joined by her friends in the photo taken during a bewitching weekend of Halloween fun.

Alessandra Ambrosio
There’s no playing with The Queen of Hearts, unless she looks like Alessandra Ambrosio. The 32-year-old Victoria’s Secret model took a trip down the rabbit hole for her Halloween costume.

Ambrosio dressed as a sexy Queen of Hearts while attending a party in Beverly Hills, complete with a tiny black and red dress, knee-high stockings and a red wig with a crown on top as she partied with her pals, who carried on the Alice in Wonderland heme as the Cheshire Cat and the White Rabbit.

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi
There’s no place like home for former Jersey Shore star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, her fiance Jionni Lavalle and their adorable son Lorenzo Lavalle.

The family celebrated Halloween by dressing up as characters from The Wizard of Oz on October 24, 2013, in Whippany, New Jersey.

The reality star wore pigtails, a blue and white dress and sparkly ruby shoes as Dorothy, while her fiance was the scarecrow and little Lorenzo dressed as the Cowardly Lion in a tan and orange onesie.

Nicole Rich
Don’t give Nicole Richie flap for her Halloween costume! The 32-year-old half-Mexican American Fashion Star mentor and fashionista arrived at the Who What Wear and Cadillac 50 Most Fashionable Women Of 2013 event dressed as a sexy, flapper kitty at The London Hotel on October 24, 2013 in West Hollywood.

Richie donned lace cat ears and a sexy black dress while bringing a touch of couture, to the all-star event.

Rico Rodriguez
Dead man walking! Modern Family star Rico Rodriguez arrived at the Hub Network‘s First Annual Halloween Bash at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California dressed as a zombie on October 20, 2013.

Fergie and Josh Duhamel
It’s hard to believe Fergie recently gave birth to her first child. The 38-year-old part-Mexican American singer and Black Eyed Peas member dressed as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark while her husband Josh Duhamel was a sight for sore eyes as Riff Raff from The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

The new parents attended Kate Hudson’s annual Halloween party on October 27, 2013.

Snooki and JWoww
It’s red, white and haute! Snooki and JWoww dressed as the Red Witch and White Witch from Alice in Wonderland on October 25, 2013 for the Night of the Living Drag event.

Fergie & Josh Duhamel Share First Pictures of Their Newborn Son

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Fergie is sharing images of her little Black Eyed Pea with the world…

The 38-year-old part-Mexican singer and her actor husband Josh Duhamel showed off their newborn son on Tuesday, tweeting the first two photos of Axl.

“Axl Jack Duhamel Day 1. Life is good,” Duhamel tweeted on Tuesday, adding that the paparazzi can leave their house now.

Fergie shared the second photo of Axl wearing a headphone-like device. “Axl Jack Duhamel. Day 2 of life. Hearing test complete. All systems go.”

Axl, who is the first child for both, was born in late August. Fergie initially announced in February that she was expecting on Twitter.

“Josh & Me & BABY makes three!!!,” she tweeted with a link to a picture of her at childhood with a picture of a very young Duhamel cropped in next to her.

Fergie and Duhamel married in 2009 after dating for more than four years.

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