will.i.am provides the soundtrack to your next celebration with the electro-dance “Great Times,” which will serve as Brazil’s first single from his solo album #willpower. “I hope you’re ready/ Great times are coming,” sings the Black Eyed Peas frontman in an Auto-Tuned voice. A video has already been shot in Rio de Janeiro. Listen to the final version of the song featuring vocals from his fellow Pea apl.de.ap.

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Dr. Dre brought the West Coast overseas at the 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards in Singapore on Tuesday (Nov. 29). The super-producer linked up with his old pal Snoop Dogg for a rare performance of their classic “The Next Episode.” will.i.am, who attended with his best friend and fellow Pea apl.de.ap, kicked off the international promo for his solo album #willpower by performing his single “T.H.E (The Hardest Ever)” with a glow-in-the-dark set.

Check out both performances below.

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will.i.am proves to be indestructible in the teaser video for his new single “T.H.E (The Hardest Ever),” which premiered on “Ellen.” The Black Eyed Peas frontman bursts through a wall intact and jumps over hurdles on his bike on an airport tarmac. The special effects visuals, directed by Rich Lee, will also star Jennifer Lopez and Mick Jagger. Now that the Peas are on hiatus, will is investing his time into his solo album #willpower, due in the new year.

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Will.i.am teamed with Jennifer Lopez and a digital Mick Jagger to debut his new single “T.H.E (The Hardest Ever)” at Sunday’s AMAs. The Black Eyed Peas frontman appeared in silhouette for most of the song, with performance group Fighting Gravity showing off their gravity-defying stunts with black lights. J.Lo was glowing while the Rolling Stones rocker delivered his part via a pre-taped video. No need to go home.

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will.i.am flies solo once again with “T.H.E (The Hardest Ever),” the first single from his upcoming album #willpower, due next year. The Black Eyed Peas frontman teams with Jennifer Lopez and rock legend Mick Jagger on the electro-pop record, produced by will, Audiobot, and Dallas Austin. He and J.Lo will perform the song at Sunday’s American Music Awards, while the Rich Lee-directed video is set to premiere later this month.

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While the Black Eyed Peas take a break, will.i.am is stepping out solo once again. The Grammy-winning producer and songwriter has announced a new solo single and album.

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Jennifer Lopez will team up with will.i.am for a special performance at the 2011 American Music Awards. The superstar duo has been added to the lineup for Sunday’s show.

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Alicia Keys was the belle of the ball at the 8th Annual Keep a Child Alive Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on Thursday evening (Nov. 3). The Grammy-winning songstress, who co-founded the non-profit organization, shimmered in a gold top, cream-colored blazer, and gold pointy-toe heels as she posed on the red carpet with her husband Swizz Beatz, who looked sharp in an all-black tux.

“I am overwhelmed by the kindness I witnessed last night at the eighth annual Black Ball NY,” said Keys, who raised over $3 million for children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in India and Africa. “I am forever grateful to all of our supporters whose generosity will provide AIDS treatment and care for so many in desperate need.”

Queen Latifah, Tyra Banks, Gayle King, Kerry Washington, Carmelo Anthony, and La La Vazquez were among the stars who dressed up to honor the spiritual, musical, and philanthropic legacy of the late George Harrison.

Guests were treated to performances by Usher, Norah Jones, will.i.am, Jay Sean, and more. The “Fallin’” singer joined Usher and Richie Sambora on The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun” and closed the night by singing “I Gotta Feeling” with will.i.am, as her mother and brother danced onstage.

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