The Black Eyed Peas recently announced they are going to take a break from each other. They claim they aren’t ending for good but rather taking some time apart for themselves—that’s a break up story I think we’ve heard once or twice. Will.i.am is scheduled to drop a solo album and Fergie is ready to spend more time with her sexy hubby. They did go on hiatus once before, so we’ll see if they manage to rekindle the spark later on. Personally, I’m not ready to say adios to the band that brought me “Fill up my cup
, Mazal tov!” However, there are some artists whose relationship I’d like to see fizzled instead. The world doesn’t need anymore bad music, but bands- please remember it’s not you, it’s all me.  No hard feelings? Read More »

Black Eyed Peas front-girl Fergie has just signed a $4 million contract with clothing and footwear brand Candie’s. In the terms of the contract, Fergie agrees to verbally mention the Candie’s brand in at least one song on her second solo effort.

If you were bummed when “Rich Girl” plugged Gwen Stefani’s brand L.A.M.B. and Eve’s Fetish, Fergie’s contract will be a rough blow. Fergie is scheduled to appear in a number of Candie’s commercials and will even have fans dress in Candie’s clothing at her concerts.

While Fergie is not the first artist to accept endorsements from a brand, the requirements in her contract with Candie’s require her to endorse the clothing very openly. She has basically been purchased and is allowing herself to become a walking Candie’s advertisement. Read More »