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- Time Out
The best things to do in Singapore this August
August 25 is going to be a good night. Why? Because after three long years, the Black Eyed Peas have declared their return to Singapore, set to perform at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, since their last performance in 2022 at the Singapore Grand Prix Formula 1. Expect chat-toppers like 'Where Is the Love?', 'Let's Get It Started', and 'I Gotta Feeling' – bangers guaranteed to spark a full-blown throwback party and keep the energy pumpin' all night.
Daily Mirror
09-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Black Eyed Peas star Fergie returns to music in iconic video shot in London
Black Eyed Peas star, Fergie, rocked up in the capital to reshoot her music video for 'London Bridge', which she originally released 20 years ago, and which will now feature in a new Netflix series Black Eyed Peas singer, Fergie, has made a surprising return to music eight years after leaving the band. The Meet Me Halfway star, 50, has taken a lengthy hiatus from the spotlight after shooting to fame with the global chart-toppers, fronted by The Voice star, Almost 20 years after she released 'London Bridge' for her debut album, The Dutchess, Fergie has returned to the capital to reshoot the video after admitting that the original was in fact shot outside Tower Bridge. The Glamorous star reshot the visual for for the upcoming Netflix show, Too Much and stars alongside actress Megan Stalter in it. Seemingly underwhelmed by the real London Bridge, which many believe is not as visually iconic as Tower Bridge, Fergie quipped as she cut a flashback of the original video, "Now you see why we didn't shoot here originally" as she larked around with Megan, wearing a Union Jack skirt, top hat and black bustier. Fergie and Megan, 34, dance on the bridge in the clip and are surrounded by paparazzi as they sip tea. The Hacks actress recreates the singer's dance moves around the non-plussed King's Guard before eventually being arrested by them. The iconic Tower Bridge is in the background in several shots of the glitzy music video, which concludes with clips of Lena Dunham's upcoming Netflix series Too Much, which stars Megan and takes place in the UK. Reflecting in a press release, Fergie said of reshooting the video: "As an American girl who once had her own adventures in London while filming the video for 'London Bridge,' I instantly felt a connection to this project. "Being that the series was written and directed by Lena Dunham and starring the brilliant Megan Stalter about an American girl navigating her own London experience — my creative soul couldn't say no." Fergie stepped away from the Black Eyed Peas eight years ago before going onto release her second album, The Double Dutchess. In a interview with Billboard magazine, bandmates, and Taboo revealed that Fergie left the group because she wanted to be "great mom." explained, "We love her, and she's focusing on being a mom. That's a hard job, and that's what she really wants to do and we're here for her... It's really the way Fergie designed it, so we're respecting her design. We love Fergie, and we don't want anything but awesomeness for her." In 2017, Fergie released her second solo album Double Dutchess, which helped produce, and launched her record label Dutchess Music. The same year, the singer divorced her husband, Josh Duhamel. They finalised their split in Nov. 2019 and have since been co-parenting their son Axl Duhamel.
Scottish Sun
02-07-2025
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Inside Cheryl and will.i.am's ‘close friendship' amid romance rumours as The Voice reunion revealed
The star is set for a comeback after five years away from the spotlight soul mates Inside Cheryl and 'close friendship' amid romance rumours as The Voice reunion revealed Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) POP royalty Cheryl Tweedy could be teaming up with her long-time confidant Superstar Cheryl and the Black Eyed Peas icon worked closely together from 2008 to 2016 - with rumours of a relationship more than just professional. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 8 The superstar singer is making a long-awaited comeback following the death of her ex Credit: Splash 8 is thought to have recruited Cheryl to work with him on The Voice Credit: ITV The former X Factor judge is set for her long-awaited TV return after 5 years - following the shock death of ex Liam Payne. The Girls Aloud singer is being lined up for the 14th series, reuniting with long-time mentor on The Voice. The rapper and producer rallied round Cheryl following the traumatic death of Liam Payne, father to her son Bear. When they parted ways musically almost ten years ago, Cheryl admitted she still turned to him for support when she needed. The reality TV judge, who made a guest appearance for on his tour, said at the time: "I still ask him his advice, play him tracks and stuff." In 2010, - who helped produce Fight For This Love - said: 'She has a big heart. She's kind and humble and likes music.' The producer's mum admitted previously that their friendship had 'turned into love'. Debra Cain revealed: 'Will is very fond of her. He says she's an amazing woman. 'His feelings for her have definitely grown from friendship into love and I believe they're good for each other. I give them my blessing. She seems like such a nice girl." Mrs Cain continued: 'I can't wait to meet Cheryl. My son has told me so many good things about her. Cheryl Tweedy set for sensational TV return after five years as she rebuilds career after shock death of ex Liam Payne "Will has promised to take us all out for a meal together next time the two of them are in LA.' Following her heartbreaking split from former husband Ashley Cole in 2010, supported: 'I still can't believe Cheryl was ever cheated on. What has to be going through your head to cheat on her? 'Once you have her, a man can't do any better. She's a real good girl and when you get a girl like her, you do everything you can to keep her and don't go fooling around.' As well as singing a duet for 3 WORDS in 2009, the duo worked on tracks Heartbreaker and Check It Out together. The pair formed a close friendship after she collaborated with him on his Top 10 solo single Heartbreaker in 2008 and later supported The Black Eyed Peas on tour. Back in 2011, was hired to manage the then Cheryl Cole. They racked up four UK No.1 singles before going on a hiatus. He was brought in to launch her career Stateside, but instead found himself picking up the pieces when Simon Cowell fired her from The X Factor USA. 8 The producer and Cheryl formed a strong bond after working together for years Credit: Getty 8 Cheryl parted ways with in 2013 but still turned to him for advice Credit: Getty - Contributor By 2013, Cheryl had parted ways with Will and she went on to marry Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini in 2014. In 2016, her pal said: "Cheryl is the best, I love her a lot. I would like to see her happy, steady, constant. "Cheryl is the kind of person who will always be happy if she has a steady foreverness." He told Fabulous magazine in 2017 about their relationship which would never break - despite their distance. He said: "I think when you're close to somebody you're always close, but I think we're just… We're gravitating to new things. "Of course we're still friends. I don't know where she hangs out – she doesn't hang out so much any more. I'm happy for her though." In 2019, the pair were both starring on separate TV shows, but he reached out and showed their bond was still strong. shared on social media: "@CherylOfficial it looks like both of our shows #theVOICEuk on @itv & #thegreatestdancer on the @bbc are on at the same time... "I have 3WORDS for the both of us...(Good luck tonight) I'm proud of you!!!" Parachute singer Cheryl penned back: "I love you." The upcoming ITV series of The Voice is expected to air in early 2026 and bosses are hoping to convince Cheryl to sign up to the show permanently. It will be her first TV appearance since being a judge on BBC's The Greatest Dancer, which was axed in 2020. Cheryl's talent show career started on Popstars: The Rivals when she was voted by the public to be a member of new band Girls Aloud in 2002. Simon Cowell snapped her up as a judge on The X Factor aged 24. He then took her to LA for the US version, but she was sacked after just one episode. Musician Will formed The Black Eyed Peas in 1992, when he was 17, alongside and childhood friend, Taboo (Jaime Luis Gomez). In 2003 they recruited Fergie (Stacy Ferguson). Their first major hit came soon after, with Where Is The Love? featuring Justin Timberlake spending six weeks at No.1 in the UK. He was previously dating Celebrity Big Brother star Casey Batchelor in 2014. In the past, he has also been linked to Torn hitmaker Natalie Imbruglia. 8 Cheryl and have remained close despite living separate lives Credit: Darren Fletcher - The Sun 8 The pair shared a very close friendship and are thought to be teaming up again Credit: Getty 8 The singer is set to make her mark alongside on The Voice Credit: Getty
