Fergie Gives Birth to First Child, Son Axl Jack

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

It’s a pea in a pod for Fergie…

The 38-year-old part-Mexican singer and Black Eyed Peas singer and husband Josh Duhamel welcomed their first child, a son named Axl Jack, on Thursday.

A.J. weighed in at 7 lbs. 10 oz., their rep confirmed to People magazine.

The Grammy-winning singer, who recently had her name legally changed to Fergie Duhamel, gave birth by Cesarean section at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. Other details have yet to be disclosed at this time.

Fergie announced the pregnancy in February. The couple married in Malibu on January 10, 2009 after five years of dating.

Fergie’s Legal Name Change Request Granted

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

It’s official… Stacy Ann Ferguson’s days are over…

On Friday, a judge reportedly granted the 38-year-old part-Mexican American singer and Black Eyed Peas member’s request to officially change her name to Fergie Duhamel, according to TMZ.

As previously reported, Fergie, who is married to actor Josh Duhamel, requested the change last month.

According to the documents she filed in L.A. County Superior Court, she wanted to “conform to the first name which she is commonly and professionally known as, and has been for many years.”

Before receiving approval, she was required to publish a notice in a local newspaper for four weeks. It’s the same process that Ron Artest, who currently plays for the New York Knicks, went through before becoming Metta World Peace two years ago.

The Duhamels got hitched in January 2009. The couple is expecting their first child together, a baby boy.

Fergie Releases “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got)” Music Video

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Sure, she may be pregnant with her first child… But Fergie still knows how to bring the party…

The 38-year-old part-Mexican American singer and Black Eyed Peas member has released the official music video for “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got),” her contribution to the Jay-Z executive-produced The Great Gatsby soundtrack album.

Director Fatima Robinson creatively hid the mom-to-be’s baby bump for the three-and-a-half-minute clip.

“Ready 4 #ALittleParty? Join me, @QtipTheAbstract & @GoonRock 4 #ALPNKN,” Fergie tweeted along with the link to the clip.

In a behind-the-scenes interview, she explained the concept for the video, that of “hosting the ultimate party,” depicted through a 1920s-themed event at the Emerson Theatre in Hollywood.

Fergie is seen getting glammed up for a night of partying before pulling up at the front of the club. She then first retreats to a comfortable sofa surrounded by dapper-looking men dressed in their black suits before she takes over the stage and the non-stop dancing ensues, the crowded dance floor filled with partygoers swaying to the electro-pop beats of the Goonrock-produced track.

Estefan to Appear on Winfrey’s OWN Series “Oprah’s Next Chapter”

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Gloria Estefan is getting the Next Chapter treatment…

The 55-year-old Cuban singer-songwriter will take a seat next to Oprah Winfrey for an in-depth interview.

Estefan will not only discuss her extraordinary career, a remarkable life that she’s developing into a Broadway show with husband Emilio Estefan; she’s also set to talk about the many musical paths she’s helped pave for other stars.

The seven-time Grammy winner is the latest musician to join Winfrey on her OWN show Oprah’s Next Chapter, following high profile chats with the likes of Justin Bieber, Usher, Rihanna and Fergie.

In the episode airing on August 4 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT, Estefan talks about how she guided the careers of Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony and Shakira, among others. In one part, Estefan tells Oprah how she fought label execs to release Shakira’s first English-language album, a record that went on establish the Colombian singer as a global star.

“They wanted her just to throw a couple of songs in English on a Latin record and I fought hard. I said, ‘Listen. This is her shot. You can’t do it halfway, you know’?” Estefan says. “An American audience is not gonna get a record that’s mostly Spanish because there’s a couple of English cuts on it. They’re gonna want to hear the whole thing. This is gonna work. I fought hard for her. Fought hard. And she sold like 13 million of that album.”

Estefan and Oprah sit down for a Cuban-style lunch at the singer’s home in Vero Beach, Florida, where they chat about Estefan’s upbringing as a Cuban exile, her rise into the mainstream, and that shocking bus crash in the 1990s that almost left her paralyzed.

Estefan, the Latin music industry’s premier female artist, has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. She’s also in charge of a string of enterprises and a minor stake in the Miami Dolphins NFL team.

Fergie Legally Changes Her Name to ‘Fergie Duhamel’

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Don’t call her Stacy anymore…

Fergie has legally changed her name to Fergie Duhamel, according to People magazine.

The 38-year-old part-Mexican American Black Eyed Peas singer, who was born Stacy Ann Ferguson, married her husband, actor Josh Duhamel, in 2009 but just recently petitioned for the name change.

Fergie, who performed a song for The Great Gatsby soundtrack, and Duhamel are expecting their first child, who is due in the fall.

Fergie Performs on “The Great Gatsby” Soundtrack

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Fergie may be expecting her first child with husband Josh Duhamel… But that isn’t stopping her from getting her party on for one of Hollywood’s most anticipated films…

The 38-year-old part-Mexican American singer is lending her voice to the soundtrack for The Great Gatsby, which Jay-Z is executive producing.

Fergie, who will be honored at Logo’s NewNowNext Awards this year, performs the song “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got)” on the soundtrack, along with Q Tip and GoonRock.

The Black Eyed Peas member joins a star-studded line-up of artists that includes Beyonce Knowles covering Amy Winehouse‘s “Back to Black” with Andre 3000, will.i.am, Lana Del Rey and Emeli Sande.

The Great Gatsby soundtrack will be released officially on May 7, and will feature a remarkable collection of indie, hip-hop and neo-jazz tunes.

It will debut three days ahead of the movie’s theater run beginning on May 10.

Here’s a look at The Great Gatsby soundtrack:

1. “100$ Bill” – Jay-Z

2. “Back to Black” – Beyonce Knowles and Andre 3000

3. “Bang Bang” – will.i.am

4. “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got)” – Fergie, Q Tip and GoonRock

5. “Young and Beautiful” – Lana Del Rey

6. “Love Is the Drug” – Bryan Ferry with The Bryan Ferry Orchestra

7. “Over the Love” – Florence and the Machine

8. “Where the Wind Blows” – Coco O. of Quadron

9. “Crazy in Love” – Emeli Sande and The Bryan Ferry Orchestra

10. “Together” – The xx

11. “Hearts a Mess” – Goatee

12. “Love Is Blindness” – Jack White

13. “Into the Past” – Nero

14. “Kill and Run” – Sia

Fergie to Receive Special Honor at Logo NewNowNext Awards

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Fergie is being honored by Logo TV for her timelessness…

The network has announced that the 38-year-old singer and Black Eyed Peas member – who is expecting her first child with husband Josh Duhamel – will receive the Always Next, Forever Now at this year’s Logo NewNowNext Awards.

Fergie is being recognized for the global impact of her music career and charity work, according to the network.

“I could not be more proud to be honored by Logo. This award is so incredibly special to me because of the tremendous love and support I have always experienced from the LGBT community,” said, Fergie. “Logo’s philosophy of acceptance with no barriers and no judgment is a message that we should all live by.”

Throughout her illustrious career, Fergie has established herself as more than a force in the music business. She’s also a powerful business woman and respected philanthropist. Raising money to fight HIV/AIDS has been an issue uniquely near and dear to Fergie’s heart, which has resulted in her working diligently with organizations like amfAR and The M.A.C Aids Fund.

“Fergie embodies what the Always Next, Forever Now Award is all about in everything that she does” said Lisa Sherman, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Logo. ”She continuously pushes boundaries, stunning us with her creative vision and ability to make a tremendous impact on pop culture.”

Past recipients of the Always Next, Forever Now award include Britney Spears, Janet Jackson and Lady Gaga.

Fergie will be presented the award by comedian and talk show host Chelsea Handler at the NewNowNext Awards on Monday, April 15th at 10:00 pm ET.

Sales of Fergie’s Latest Wet n Wild Product to Benefit amfAR

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Fergie isn’t just a “Glamorous” songstress… She’s also a socially conscious entertainer who is (wet n) wild about giving back to the community.

The 37-year-old part-Mexican singer and Black Eyed Peas member, who recently announced she’s expecting her first child with husband Josh Duhamel, launched the new lip colour she developed with Wet n Wild this week, adding that she’s added a charitable component to her cosmetics line.

Called Perfect Pout V.I. Pink, the shimmery pink shade will benefit the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) with 50 cents from each $3.49 product benefitting the cause.

“For me, it was really important to have a charitable component to my cosmetics line,” Fergie told WWD. “I did the MAC Viva Glam campaign [in 2008], and I was very inspired by the cause and motivated to do something myself. Wet n Wild has been amazing, and we’ve really pushed this forward and embraced it with open arms.”

To coincide with the product launch, Fergie invited her Twitter followers to Times Square in New York City this week. During the event the singer helped make over three Good Morning America viewers.

The singer used the cosmetics from her CenterStage colour collection to transform the selected members of the public.

“We really wanted to include social media with this,” Fergie said. “ [This cause is] very close to my heart.”

Fergie was named beauty ambassador for the American cosmetics company last year.

In addition to her make-up line, Fergie has been keeping busy working on her fragrances with Avon. Her latest scent for the brand is Viva, which she described as “very fresh, clean and crisp”.

She plans to branch into more product categories in the future, but says her immediate priority is preparing for her new arrival.

“I have my hands and plate full now,” Fergie laughed. “Being pregnant, it’s great to do a lot of work from home. I do it being comfortable and not worrying about hair and make-up. As far as what I’m going to do when the child comes? I have no idea what I’m going to tell you.”

Fergie Expecting Her First Child with Husband Josh Duhamel

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

The Dutchess is expecting a little pea…

Fergie is expecting her first child with husband Josh Duhamel.

The 37-year-old part-Mexican American singer and Black Eyed Peas member confirmed the baby news via Twitter on Monday, while sharing superimposed pictures of herself and Duhamel as children

“Josh & Me & BABY makes three!” announced Fergie via her account.

The Safe Haven actor shared the same message via his Twitter and Facebook accounts.

The couple, who married in January 2009, spoke about their desire to start a family during an October 2012 appearance on Oprah’s Next Chapter. Though Duhamel said he hoped to one day have five children, Fergie lowered his expectations. “We negotiated that early on,” said Fergie. “Two is our number.”

Duhamel, 40, added that because he and Fergie “grew up in very similar ways,” they’re on the same page when it comes to raising children.

“My mother was a teacher. Both of her parents were teachers. We both had to work for what we got. We’re both Catholic,” he explained. “There were a lot of things that were really compatible between us. But at the end of the day, she’s just an amazing girl.”

No word on a due date yet.

Acosta Earns Golden Ticket with Mariachi Song on “American Idol”

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Much like Julio Cesar Castillo impressed the coaches on The Voice with his mariachi audition, Victoria Acosta has earned raves from American Idol’s judges for her second-chance mariachi song.

During her audition for the Fox reality singing competition, the mariachi singer and San Antonio native performed Fergie’s smash hit “Big Girls Don’t Cry.” Even though she impressed the judges, it wasn’t until Randy Jackson asked her to perform a mariachi song that Acosta moved the judges to send her to Hollywood.

“The reason why I wanted you to do that is because you see the connection there, that’s the connection you need to have,” Jackson said as all of the other judges, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban concurred.

Acosta, who started singing mariachi music when she was 6, said she was excited about the opportunity.

“Getting this golden ticket means I get to represent San Antonio and I am really excited to go to Hollywood,” said Acosta, adding that one of the main reasons why she loves performing is because she gets tourists “involved in the culture.”

“They can say, ‘Hey this is a modern city [San Antonio]’ but we still need connect to our historical roots,” she said.

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