Josh Duhamel Drives Wedge Between Fergie and Will.i.am

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Music, Rivalries, Rumors,

Josh Duhamel reportedly wants Fergie to distance herself from will.i.am.

The Safe Haven star is trying to encourage his wife to return to her solo career, but feels the only way she'll gain success is if she lets go of her Black Eyed Peas bandmate. "Josh is pushing hard for Fergie to make a much cleaner and clearer break from The Black Eyed Peas so she can re-invent herself as a solo artist without the looming spectre of will.i.am influencing every creative decision she makes," a source said.

Fergie - who has four-month-old son Axl with Josh - is reportedly struggling with her self-esteem, but the hunky actor is adamant he'll boost her confidence. "Josh is her biggest fan and he's getting a lot more assertive and interested in Fergie's business. He wants to drive a more permanent wedge between her and will," the source explained.

The 38-year-old singer - who hasn't released a solo album since 2006 - recently said will.i.am would be handling the production of her second solo release, but it is now believed she is beginning to side with Josh.

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Will.i.am Opens up About ADHD

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Music, Features,

Will.i.am has opened up about his battle with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

The Black Eyed Peas star revealed he struggles with concentration and impulsiveness, but he is learning how to "control it": "I have ADHD, I'll admit it. Did you hear about the elephant that got into that fight with a gorilla? Sorry, that's my ADHD kicking in. I've got all this stuff in my head at the same time as I'm doing stuff and I don't know how to stop or slow down. But it's all good because I know how to control it."

The producer - who is also currently a judge on The Voice UK - admitted some of the "traits" of the disorder - such as restlessness and constantly thinking - impacts his music in a good way. "For every obstacle there is some type of solution. So if you have ADHD it's your passion point. One thing I learned about ADHD is that it's hard to keep your attention and you can't sit still and you're always moving and thinking about a bunch of things. But those traits work well for me in studios and in meetings about creative ideas," he explained.

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Will.i.am Aims for Miami Dolphins

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Music, Sports,

After jumping from record tracks to the big screen in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Will.i.am now aims for sports, proclaiming his desire to become an American football player.

The “Boom Boom Pow” rapper has taken to his blog to beg for a chance to try out for the Miami Dolphins: “I always wanted to play football, from the age of 10—that was my dream. I always loved the game of American football. I’m sad that I never followed my football dreams. Lately I’ve been thinking, is it too late to do it now? No way! I want to try out for the Miami Dolphins.”

The 34-year-old star goes on to boast about how quickly he can run—he even challenges 100m sprint world record holder Usain Bolt to a race—claiming his prowess would be an asset to any team.

Referring to former Atlanta Falcons running back Jamal Anderson, will.i.am claimed, “I’m very fast, beyond fast. I’ve raced Jamal Anderson and I smoked his a*s. I am extremely fast and I’m proud of it. I take pride in my cheetah speed. So I want to put this talent to use.”

New York Club Owner to Celebrate Perez Hilton

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: D-List, Rivalries, Rumors, Where Are They Now?,

New York entrepreneur JE Englebert plans to rally for blogger Perez Hilton, allegedly assaulted in a recent altercation with will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas.

The club owner plans to host an event where Hilton will be the guest of honor - if he shows up - at Suzie Wong. The rally is meant “to show love, not hate,” according to Englebert. “Guess what is on the menu at the event?” He asked in a statement. “I plan on serving pea soup.”

Sounds a lot tastier than humble pie!

Perez Hilton and Will.i.am Talk About Alleged Assault

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Legal Issues,

UPDATE: TMZ now has some video of the argument that preceded the assault.

Forget Miss California. Perez Hilton’s got himself in a new feud that’s probably going to last a lot longer than 5 minutes.

Since the blogger’s stream of tweets about an alleged assault by Will.i.am and his security guards, both parties have taken to the internet to share their sides of the stories. We now have a musician accusing the “Queen of All Media” of being an attention-starved liar and an internet celebrity calling the Black Eyed Peas’ performer of being a “f**king coward.”

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Was Perez Hilton Assaulted by Black Eyed Peas’ Will.i.am?

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Legal Issues, Breaking News,

UPDATE: Click here to read what both Perez and Will.i.am have since said about the matter.

UPDATE: After thanking fans for their concern, Hilton claimed he would not be talking about the matter any further. “It is in the hands of the authorities,” he wrote.

UPDATE: Perez says the Toronto police are with him now and has asked his followers to “please stop calling them.”

Perez Hilton may be used to reporting on celebrity fights, but it appears he may have been the victim of one tonight.

Although the details are still sketchy at this point, the blogger has been sending out messages late this evening through his Twitter account. According to his most recent tweets, he was injured by security guards and Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas:

-I’m in shock. I need the police ASAP. Please come to the SoHo Metropolitan Hotel now. Please.
-I was assaulted by Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas and his security guards. I am bleeding. Please, I need to file a police report. No joke.
-Still waiting for the police. The bleeding has stopped. I need to document this. Please, can the police come to the SoHo Met Hotel.
-I spoke to my lawyer. I really need to talk to the authorities. Please come to the SoHo Met Hotel. Have called the police. Need them here.

Stay tuned for further developments….

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Hollywood Baby Roundup: February 13, 2009

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: D-List, Movies, Music, Sports, Television, Celebrity Babies, Pregnancies,

Mira Sorvino: Who cares if The Last Templar bombed? The Oscar winner’s got other things to worry about! Sorvino and her husband, Christopher Backus, are now awaiting their third child. The couple, married since 2004, already have a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old.

Taylor Hawkins: The Foo Fighters drummer will soon be performing for a whole new gathering. Hawkins and his wife, Alison, are currently expecting their second child. The couple already have an 18-month-old son named Oliver.

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Singer Fergie Denies Pregnancy

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Television, Engagements, Pregnancies, Photos, Rumors,

Pregnancy rumors for Fergie have been coming non-stop ever since she became engaged last year.  But recent pictures of her (like the one above) looking a bit puffier than normal really got the news hounds wondering.  Could that bump be a baby bump?

Well according to the singer herself, no.  In an interview with Extra, she explains why the media is so ready to believe the gossip is true:  “I’m 5’4”, when I gain a couple of extra pounds—it shows. People just like to speculate.”

The singer goes on to say that she would actually like to get married to actor Josh Duhamel before anything like that happens.  Marriage before pregnancy?  Wow - that’s one I haven’t heard in a while!

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