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'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 [...]

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.

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

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:35:38 +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. [...]

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.

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.

Top 20 Songs: Week of April 15 – 21, 2013

Cristin Maher — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:28:22 +0000

What's in the queue for the Top 20 countdown this week? Well, for starters, will.i.am is making his debut with '#thatpower,' his latest single featuring Justin Bieber and the hit maker's second song ('Scream & Shout' comes in at No. 16) on the Top 20 songs list for April 15 - 21, 2013.

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.

will.i.am Collaborating With Miley Cyrus + More on '#willpower'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:51:20 +0000

It's been a few years since Miley Cyrus released a new album, but while fans wait for her to wrap up work on her next set -- due later this year -- they can look forward to hearing her cameo on will.i.am's upcoming solo debut.

Listen to will.i.am's '#thatPOWER' Feat. Justin Bieber

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 12:49:56 +0000

will.i.am is being a good friend to Justin Bieber. Perhaps in a move to take some attention away from the Biebs' rampant media issues and personal problems as of late, as well as to call attention to his upcoming solo joint, will dropped '#thatPOWER,' his dance-heavy new track, featuring the Biebs all sorts of Auto-tuned, singing, "I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive" over and over again.

Jessie J + Will.i.am Get Cozy at Photo Call for Season 2 of 'The Voice' U.K. [PICS]

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 02:34:29 +0000

Jessie J and will.i.am got cozy at the photo call for the second season of the U.K. edition of ‘The Voice,’ where they serve as coaches alongside crooner Tom Jones and The Script’s Danny O’Donoghue. Jessie, who brought back her heavy bangs and shiny, jet black bob, looks like she sprouted a second head, but [...]

will.i.am Builds Expensive Cars for the Kids

Kat Lee — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 02:53:25 +0000

Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. If someone drives an ugly car that’s worth $900,000, we have to assume they are a tad selfish and showy, but not in will.i.am‘s case. TMZ caught up with the ‘Scream & Shout’ artist, who says that his outrageously expensive car is actually being used as a teaching [...]

will.i.am + Britney Spears Team Up Again for 'Scream & Shout' Remix Video

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:40:28 +0000

The star-studded 'Scream & Shout' remix video has landed, adding Diddy, Lil Wayne and Waka Flocka Flame to the already high wattage collabo between will.i.am and Britney Spears.

Britney Spears + will.i.am Share Promo Pics From Upcoming 'Scream & Shout' Remix Video

Kat Lee — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:51:26 +0000

Oh, girl! Britney is looking fly fresh to death in a new promo picture for her ‘Scream & Shout’ remix video that is set to drop Friday (Feb. 15) on 106 & Park. She tweeted: “This Friday on @106andpark – #ScreamAndShoutRemixVideo!! Here’s a tiny taste. Bring The Action!” along with the picture of her looking [...]

Top 20 Songs: Week of February 11 – 17, 2013

Cristin Maher — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:17:32 +0000

The Lumineers aren't the only indie-pop act who's inched their way into PopCrush's Top 20 Songs countdown. This week, Feb. 11-17, 2013, male-female sextet Of Monsters and Men are making their Top 20 debut with 'Little Talks' at No. 20, while fellow folk-y, co-ed act the Lumineers impact the Top 10 with 'Ho Hey.'

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

Jeff Giles — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 04:39:36 +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 [...]

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

Alexandra Capotorto — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 03:17:18 +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 [...]

About to Pop: Will.i.am, Ed Sheeran + More Singles

Cristin Maher — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:44:01 +0000

While the title of her song may suggest differently, Christina Aguilera is no fool, because she's managed to garner some of those most loyal fans out there! Thanks to tons of votes from her army of devoted listeners, Xtina's new Blake Shelton-featured single 'Just a Fool' will receive 20+ spins on PopCrush's radio show this weekend! To check out a list of stations where you can tune in, click here.

will.i.am + Britney Spears Go Futuristic in 'Scream and Shout' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 03:36:25 +0000

Britney Spears looked like a sexy, futuristic librarian in the video for will.i.am‘s ‘Scream and Shout,’ which debuted on tonight’s (Nov. 28) episode of ‘X Factor.’ It’s the sexy Brit Brit of yore, in her pencil skirt and big bouffant. Will wears lots of gold accessories, like a cap with a gold plate that reads [...]

Watch the will.i.am + Britney Spears 'Scream and Shout' Video Teaser

Jessica Sager — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 20:30:07 +0000

Britney Spears and will.i.am couldn't be more excited for their 'Scream and Shout' video. The dynamic duo teased the video in a new 'X Factor' promo -- and we do mean teased, as the clip was supershort.

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 — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:20:19 +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!

Nicki Minaj, Bruno Mars + More Are Hip-Hop Illuminati in New 'Cleveland Show' Photos

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 04:51:56 +0000

The urban legend that many of hip-hop's prominent rappers are members of the Illuminati is parodied on the season premiere of FOX's animated series 'The Cleveland Show.' The episode, which airs on Oct. 21, stars Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Bruno Mars, will.i.am and the Roots' drummer Questlove.