Will.I.Am
Hollywood hails Obama re-election
Nov 09, 2012 05:11 EST
Hollywood and the entertainment industry on Wednesday hailed the re-election of President Barack Obama, who won widespread celebrity backing and funding help in the race for the White House.
Hollywood hails Obama re-election
Nov 07, 2012 18:11 EST
Hollywood and the entertainment industry on Wednesday hailed the re-election of President Barack Obama, who won widespread celebrity backing and funding help in the race for the White House.
'New day' as Obama seeks to change debate mood music
Oct 04, 2012 12:34 EDT
US President Barack Obama woke up to stinking reviews of his debate performance Thursday, then set out to stamp on Republican Mitt Romney's sudden momentum 33 days before the election.
NASA teams up with will.i.am to beam first song from Mars
Aug 29, 2012 06:31 EDT
NASA transmitted the first song to be broadcast from Mars on Tuesday, by Grammy-winning US musician will.i.am, as part of efforts to inspire young people to get interested in science.
Planet pop: NASA beams first song from Mars
Aug 28, 2012 18:05 EDT
NASA transmitted the first song to be broadcast from Mars on Tuesday, by Grammy-winning US musician will.i.am, as part of efforts to inspire young people to get interested in science.
Nicki Minaj denies entourage involved in Japan death
Jun 01, 2012 02:30 EDT
Rapper Nicki Minaj has denied claims her dancers were involved in the death of a young Irish fan whose body was found in a hotel room after attending a Tokyo concert.
Richard Branson headed to 'center of Earth'
Mar 30, 2012 20:47 EDT
Tycoon Richard Branson may have lost his race to the bottom of the ocean, but not his sense of humor, declaring a faux plan to top his rivals by voyaging to the center of the Earth.
Taylor Swift wins big at American Music Awards
Nov 20, 2011 23:43 EST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country sensation Taylor Swift came up the big winner at the American Music Awards on Sunday, claiming three trophies including the top honor, artist of the year.
Adele, Lady Gaga eye American Music Awards gongs
Nov 19, 2011 10:13 EST
British soul diva Adele hopes to add to her growing collection of prizes at the American Music Awards this weekend, despite throat problems that have forced her off stage.
Adele, Lady Gaga eye American Music Awards gongs
Nov 18, 2011 21:43 EST
British soul diva Adele hopes to add to her growing collection of prizes at the American Music Awards this weekend, even if she has had to be bow out because of throat problems.
Stars to help celebrate Sting's 60th
Sep 29, 2011 10:50 EDT
Pop stars including Lady Gaga and Bruce Springsteen will come out in New York to help rocker Sting celebrate his 60th birthday in a charity concert.
Google+ opens up, takes fight to Facebook
Sep 20, 2011 16:27 EDT
(Reuters) - Google Inc and Facebook trotted out a variety of new social networking features in back-to-back announcements on Tuesday, underscoring their intensifying competition for Web surfers.
Google+ opens up, takes fight to Facebook
Sep 20, 2011 16:27 EDT
(Reuters) - Google Inc and Facebook trotted out a variety of new social networking features in back-to-back announcements on Tuesday, underscoring their intensifying competition for Web surfers.
Black Eyed Peas reschedule Central Park concert
Aug 17, 2011 16:17 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pop music stars The Black Eyed Peas have rescheduled their "Concert 4 NYC" to September 30 after extreme weather in June forced organizers to cancel the Central Park event, Will.I.Am announced on Wednesday.
"Super Size Me" director gets original on Hulu
Aug 16, 2011 20:00 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - He made his name on the quirky fast food documentary "Super Size Me," and recently peered inside the wacky world of product placement in movies.
Hulu taps Spurlock for first long-form show
Aug 03, 2011 16:56 EDT
US online video site Hulu announced plans Wednesday to produce its first original long-form show, a documentary series by "Super Size Me" director Morgan Spurlock.
Singer will.i.am to work with US, perform in China
Jul 29, 2011 18:33 EDT
US singer will.i.am, the frontman of the Black Eyed Peas, will partner with the State Department to promote cultural and educational exchanges with China by directing a concert in Beijing this year.
Paris menswear shows end on manly note
Jun 26, 2011 14:30 EDT
Lanvin went for a more masculine look on the final day of the Paris spring-summer menswear shows on Sunday and Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am made his runway debut for Rynshu.
Kenzo sends out good vibrations at Paris menswear shows
Jun 25, 2011 16:29 EDT
Antonio Marras delivered a Hawaiian punch at the ongoing Paris menswear shows on Saturday with a tropical-flavoured Kenzo collection all juiced up for hitting the surf.
Black Eyed Peas singer raps in Paris park
Jun 25, 2011 13:07 EDT
US singer Will.I.Am, frontman of hip-hop group The Black Eyed Peas, wowed locals in a Paris neighbourhood park on Saturday, rapping for them personally in a surprise appearance.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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 will.i.am in 2009
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | William James Adams, Jr. |
| Born | March 15, 1975 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, pop rap, R&B, electrohop |
| Occupations | Singer, actor, rapper, lyricist, producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, keyboards, bass, clavinet, drums, piano |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | Ruthless Records Warner Sunset Records Atlantic Records Geffen Records A&M Records Interscope Records Columbia Records will.i.am music group |
| Associated acts | Black Eyed Peas, Cheryl Cole, Estelle, Fergie, Esthero, John Legend, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Macy Gray, Nas, Pussycat Dolls |
| Website | www.will-i-am.com |
