Taboo, will.i.am and apl.de.ap from the Black Eyed Peas
Rodrigo Varela/Getty ImagesThe Black Eyed Peas will no longer play their inaugural residency in Las Vegas.
The group took to Instagram Stories on Sunday, January 19, to share a statement. about their decision to cancel the event.
“To our dearest Peabodies,” their message read. “It is with a heavy heart that, in light of current circumstances, our Las Vegas shows will not go ahead as planned.”
The statement continues: “Ticket providers will automatically issue full refunds. Stay tuned for updates on future performances by following us – we look forward to seeing you again.
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The Black Eyed Peas did not provide further details about the cancellation. They initially announced Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Residency in September 2024, with scheduled shows will take place at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
“Our first residency in Las Vegas gives the Black Eyed Peas the opportunity to do what we do best, to imagine something completely new and creative that pushes the boundaries of the live performance experience,” said Will .i.am in a press release about the residency planned for 15 dates in February, March and May.
The planned event featured Will.i.am, 45, and bandmates Apple of Ap, Taboo And J. Rey Soul. Fergie, who was part of the group from 2002 to 2018, was not expected to make an appearance. The residence would also have introduced an artificial intelligence presence named Vida as newest member of the group.
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“We predicted it in 2009 with the album ‘The END’ and the avatar personality in the video and the character on the cover of our album,” Will.i.am. said THE UNITED STATES TODAY in September 2024. “When I was a kid in Los Angeles and Apple was running around in the Philippines, to think we would have the first AI member of a globally recognized urban pop-hip-hop group… man. »
Will.i.am. clarified that “Vida” is not a “hologram,” adding, “With a hologram, you have to experience it with a hologram projector, so you can only do that when the show is in Vegas . »
He concluded: “When we have an AI member of the Black Eyed Peas, you can engage and communicate 24/7… our band member will be connected to every band member, stagehands and audience, if they want to engage with them. her.”