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By Ikam Acosta

Grammy nominees Coldplay and Rihanna will be performing together live for the first time ever at this year's Grammy Awards. The show will take place at the Los Angeles Staples Center and will be hosted by LL Cool J.

Coldplay is nominated for Best Pop Duo/ Group Performance for their song 'Paradise.' They are also nominated for both Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song for their hit single 'Every Teardrop is a Waterfall.' The band has received seven Grammy awards in the past.

Rihanna is nominated for Album Of The Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for her release of Loud. She also gets recognition for Best Rap/ Song Collaboration for 'What's my Name?' (with Drake) and 'All of the Lights' (with Kanye West, Kid Cudi, and Fergie). Rihanna has received four Grammys in the past.

Coldplay and Rihanna will perform a song titled 'Princess of China,' a track from Coldplay's album.

The 54th Annual Grammy Awards will air Sunday, February 12, at 8pm EST on CBS.

What performers would you want to see on stage together at the Grammy Awards?

Tags Award Shows, Blogger: Ikam Acosta, Celebrities, Coldplay, drake, Fergie, Grammy Awards, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, LL Cool J, Música, Rihanna, Television

By Astrid Rivera

Happy Turkey Day Everyone! This year I'm thankful that I got to kick off the holiday with a little help from the musical powerhouse that is The Black Eyed Peas. Last night the fierce foursome hit Miami with a heavy dosage of boom boom pow and everything in between.

The star-studded event included performances by Sean Kingston, T-Pain, Jason Derulo, Queen Latifah (who was also hosting) and Cee Lo Green, among many others. Everyone definitely had a feeling that this was going to be a good night and the group did not disappoint, meeting and exceeding everyone's expectations. The concert was an action-packed roller coaster ride that had the audience laughing, crying and dancing mindlessly to the addictive beats that only The Black Eyed Peas could create.

I'm still on a B.E.P. high but I'll do my best to sum up the highlights of the night. T-Pain, who actually stopped mid-song to sit down because as he puts it, "I don't know if you guys know this, but I'm fat.", treated the sold-out Sun Life stadium to a heck of a show.

Our local hometown hero Jason Derulo got the sexy vibe going on as he ripped his shirt off during his hit Don't Wanna Go Home (estaba buenísimo!). Queen Latifah kept the crowd on its toes and she surprised everyone by performing along side The Voice's celebrity judge Cee Lo Green.

The crowd roared in anticipation as the lights went down for one final time and then out of the darkness, boom, The Black Eyed Peas bounded on stage and began to belt out Rock That Body- which they literally did. The group amazed the audience with a glimpse into the future of music complete with stunning lasers, flying spaceships and even robots.

At one point creative genius Will.I.Am hopped onto his flyer saucer and elevated about hundreds of screaming fans to perform an hour-long DJ set. He gave Ultra Music Festival a run for its money, as the artist blasted out insane tracks to a wild audience who danced so much you could feel the stadium vibrating.

Fergie looked amazing throughout every wardrobe change and performed some of her classic solo hits like Glamorous and Big Girls Don't Cry (surprisingly a lot of men knew the lyrics to that one, guess big boys don't cry either).

Taboo was definitely representing for the Latino community all night, screaming out,

"Dónde están mis Latinos?!" Even Will.I.Am spoke some Spanish to the ladies saying, "Dónde están las chicas bonitas?"

From partying and laughing, the crowd soon began to get teary eyed during a special performance of Where Is The Love. Taboo brought out his mother on stage as he told the crowd,

"Without this woman I wouldn't be standing here right now." He lovingly turned to her and expressed his love in Spanish, "Madre mía, te quiero con toda mi alma."

Turning back to the crowd Taboo said,

"I don't even want to take my family for granted so if you have a special person in your life I want you to put your hearts up."

Hand-made hearts flooded the crowed as Will.I.Am stepped in and expressed his love for all the pea-bodies, reminiscing about the first gig the group ever had getting paid $30 and how incredible it is that their dream grew so big.

The love that The Black Eyed Peas feel for each other and for their fans is genuine and was transparent at every moment of the show. Even more amazing was the way that each member gives back to the community and inspires the youth to do greater things.

Apl.De.Ap sang a special song called We Can Be Anything, which is the theme song of his new organization Charity Dreams aimed at fixing the lack of education and targets the youth in his native Philippines. Will.I.Am urged the youth,

"I've seen the world and what America needs is more doctors, engineers, scientists- don't let anybody tell you no."

The concert ended with a bang as I've Got A Feeling blasted and confetti filled the air. Before saying goodbye Will.I.Am made one thing clear, "We are NOT breaking up, we're just taking a little vacation." I left the stadium feeling more inspired than I have in a long time and I now understand why the group titled their latest album The Beginning. This is the start of great things for each of these musical visionaries and I can't wait to see what they'll do next.

Tags apl.de.ap, Astrid Rivera, Cee Lo Green, Fergie, Jason Derulo, Queen Latifah, Sean Kingston, T-Pain, Taboo, The Black Eyed Peas, The Voice, Ultra Music Festival, Will.I.am

By Michael Lopez

Forget Grammys and Hall of Fame inductions, you know you've truly arrived once you get your own wax figure at Madame Tussauds! Stacy Ann Ferguson (aka "Fergie" from The Black Eyed Peas) has now entered the exclusive club as she unveiled her polished doppelganger this past week.

Playfully posing with her stone-faced statue, Fergie was all smiles at the Venetian press room in Las Vegas. Her waxed clone was decked out in the famous BEP "TRON suit" and cost an astonishing $300,000 to create.

Some are already arguing that the figure doesn't quite resemble its real-life counterpart and they may have a point. Upon closer inspection, Tussuads Fergie seems to have lot more in common with Carmen Electra than "The Duchess."

Nevertheless, we're sure it will fit nicely alongside waxed up Eva Longoria and Lady Gaga. As for the real Fergie, she's got a big Vegas weekend ahead. Stacy and the Peas will be headlining Sin City's massive IHeartRadio concert this weekend.

Who would you most like to see "waxified?" Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Black Eyed Peas, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Celebrities, Fergie, Las Vegas, Madame Tussauds, Wax Figures

By Michael Lopez

Just look at the imagery on the latest Black Eyed Peas album and you can tell the group appreciates a good video game. And now the hip-hop quartet will get digitized themselves, with news breaking that they have partnered with software developer Ubisoft.

This week BEP announced that they were developing The Black Eyed Peas Experience. Similar to the Michael Jackson game that was released last year, the Peas Experience will be a dance sim hooked into all of their most famous hits.

But don't think the guys are just tacking their name on for some quick cash. Fergie, wil, Taboo, and apl.de.ap will all participate in motion capture sessions for the title. They will also record lines and lyrics specific for the game.

"We are thrilled to be working with Ubisoft to create The Black Eyed Peas Experience video game," will.i.am. said. "Ubisoft has both redefined and dominated the dance category in the video game industry and we can't wait to be part of taking that to the next level by infusing an experience that's 100 percent authentic to The Black Eyed Peas."

Available for both the Nintendo Wii and the Xbox Kinect, the Peas Experience is expected to ship quite a few units when it hits stores. But interestingly, they may have some stiff floor-stomping competition in the next few months. UbiSoft is also planning to launch a Smurfs Dance Party title by late summer.

What's your favorite dance video game? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Black Eyed Peas, Black Eyed Peas Experience, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Fergie, Hot Stuff, Música, UbiSoft, video games, Will.I.am

By Simone Hilliard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Annual Costume Institute Gala is one night of high fashion that never disappoints. 2011's celebration was no different, and with Monday night's event aimed at honoring the late Alexander McQueen, the A-listers did their all to channel the late designer's drama and decadence.

Wearing the works of McQueen's design house, Salma Hayek Pinault looked ethereal in a one shoulder gold chiffon gown, Gisele Bundchen was ravishing in a red strapless, and Sarah Jessica Parker sashayed in a studded nude embellished sheath.

Jennifer Lopez's Gucci showcased fuschia and florals, while Jessica Alba's Ralph Lauren looked subtle against her burgeoning baby bump. Adding a new element to the red carpet, Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester looked edgy in a leather cocktail dress by Louis Vuitton, and caged heels.

Beyonce donned a daring Emilio Pucci which showcased her decolletage, Fergie looked majestic in Marchesa and Caribbean beauty Rihanna wore a one shoulder Stella McCartney ensemble, with lace overlay.

Blake Lively and Twilight's Ashley Greene were our favorite fashionistas of the night in Chanel Haute Couture and Donna Karan respectively.

Who was your pick for best dressed? Sound off in the comments, or @MTV3.

Tags Ashley, Beyonce, Blake Lively, Fergie, Gisele Bündchen, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba, Leighton Meester, Rihanna, Salma Hayek Pinault, Sarah Jessica Parker, Twilight

By Simone Hilliard

A slew of designers, models, stylists, journalists, make-up artists and fashionistas descended on NYC's Lincoln Center this week for the premiere of the hottest fall and spring runway collections.

But New York Fashion Week isn't just a collection of fashion shows. It's the who's who event of the fashion world. While our favorite designers unveiled their latest avant-garde looks, we compiled a list of celebrities lucky (or stylish) enough to land front-row seats to each show. Here are a few of Tr3s' favorite celebs fashionable enough to sit front and center:

Vanessa Hudgens: The Beastly star was seen at Tibi, Jeremy Scott, Marchesa, Marc Jacobs, Yigal Azrouel and Diesel Black Gold.

Chicago emcee Kanye West may have skipped the Grammys, but Yeezy made sure to attend the Rodarte, Jeremy Scott and Alexander Wang shows.

Super Bowl performer Fergie attended shows featuring modern (and eccentric) classics, including Ana Sui, Marc Jacobs and Diane Von Furstenberg.

Voto Latino co-founder Rosario Dawson was spotted at G-Star Raw and Tommy Hilfiger, obviously continuing her style of relaxed denim and clean lines.

R&B beauty Keri Hilson, who was only able to attend the last two days of fashion week, had a perfect view at both Anna Sui and Diesel Black Gold.

New York native Kat DeLuna made it out to Rebecca Minkoff, where she ran into Philly's own Eve, who was also seen at Marchesa.

New mom Alicia Keys took an evening off of baby duty to enjoy Alexander Wang and Altuzarra.

Did we miss anyone? Add to our list in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags 2011 Fashion Week, Alexander Wang, Alicia Keys, Altuzarra, Anna Sui, Diane Von Furstenberg, Diesel Black Gold, Eve, Fergie, G-Star Raw, Grammys, Jeremy Scott, Kanye West, Kat DeLuna, keri hilson, Marc Jacobs, Marchesa, Rebecca Minkoff, Rodarte, Rosario Dawson, Super Bowl, Tibi, Tommy Hilfiger, Vanessa Hudgens, Yigal Azrouel

By Michael Lopez

Isn’t it time the Super Bowl halftime show featured an artist who’s actually had a hit within the past 20 years? Since 2004 (when Janet Jackson had that infamous “wardrobe malfunction”), the NFL has stuck with safe aging rockers to fill the slot. But now things may be changing, with sources confirming that the Black Eyed Peas will take the stage in 2011!

Image : Getty Images

Regarded as one of the biggest television events of the year, the Super Bowl regularly attracts over 100 million viewers. In fact, the price of one 30-second commercial can go as high as $3 million (no wonder they’re so well done). With so much riding on the event, it’s obvious that a lot of thought goes into that halftime act.

For the past six years the NFL has shied away from hip-hop performances, hoping to appeal more to middle-America by hiring acts like Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen. But with nearly 30 million albums sold worldwide, the power of the Peas cannot be ignored. It’s obvious that the masses have embraced them in a major way.

Always high concept, but never too controversial, Fergie and company could have just the right amount of mainstream appeal to make the gig work (as opposed to someone like Lady Gaga). Plus, they happen to be in the middle of a promotional blitz for their new The Beginning album. That means we’ll get a nice sampling of new music mixed in with some lady lump greatest hits.

And seeing how well the group did during their recent AMA performance, we’ve “Gotta Feeling” that they’ll kick butt at Cowboys Stadium next February.

Source: [MTV]

What other music acts do you think would make a great halftime show? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Black Eyed Peas, Fergie, Football, Música, NFL, Sports, Super Bowl

For months now, Kanye West has been giving fans a taste of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy through his G.O.O.D. Friday initiative, but for Rihanna, he rolled out his entire album — a move that had just as much to do with their friendship as it did with convincing her to jump on a track.

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Rihanna told MTV News at Sunday's EMAs:

"[Kanye] actually played his album to me, like, three months ago, and 'All of the Lights,' that was one of my favorite songs. So when he asked me to come up to the studio at 2 o'clock in the morning, I had to, because I loved it, I knew it was that song."

Rihanna, of course, lent her vocals to the hook of Yeezy's popular "All of the Lights," which also features contributions from a bevy of artists including Alicia Keys, John Legend, The-Dream, Fergie, Kid Cudi, Elton John, Ryan Leslie, Charlie Wilson, Tony Williams and La Roux's Elly Jackson.

The track — which is featured prominently in Ye's "Runaway" film — leaked last week to rave reviews, joining a number of other tracks from My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy that have debuted before the album's release. Of course, West fans received a special surprise on Tuesday (November 9) when the album leaked in its entirety, much to Yeezy's chagrin we're sure.

The album, due November 22, will feature five different covers, which West unveiled last week during a Ustream broadcast.

Have you listened to "All of the Lights" or My Beatiful Dark Twisted Fantasy? Sound off on the album in the comments, or @MTV3.

Tags Alicia Keys, Elton John, EMAs, Fergie, John Legend, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Rihanna, Ryan Leslie, The-Dream

By Sugey Palomares

The queen of turning break-up tracks into ultra-pop hits is back! Fergie joined forces with David Guetta, LMFAO, and Chris Willis for the music video "Gettin' Over You."

The clip begins in the recording studio, but end with a block party bigger than spring break in Cancun.

Watch Fergie Ferg partying it up with America’s Best Dance Crew champs JabbaWockeeZ, after the jump! Read more...

Tags David Guetta, Fergie, Latin Music, MTV, Musica Latina, Tr3s

World-renowned fashion designer Alexander McQueen was found dead in London at age 40; early reports say suicide.

The death of the go-to celebrity designer comes just days before the start of London Fashion Week and a few weeks prior to Paris Fashion Week where McQueen was scheduled to show. Perhaps even more telling, his death comes just days after the death of his beloved mother on Feb 2nd. 

His office released the following statement:

"At this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with McQueen's family. His family has asked for privacy in order to come to terms with this terrible news and we hope the media will respect this."

His runway shows — more often like performance pieces because they were so dramatic, and sometimes, bizarre — were always a highlight during the Paris ready-to-wear fashion week.

Alexandra Shulman, the Editor and Chief of British Vogue had this to say:

“McQueen influenced a whole generation of designers. His brilliant imagination knew no bounds as he conjured up collection after collection of extraordinary designs. At one level he was a master of the fantastic, creating astounding fashions shows that mixed design, technology and performance and on another he was a modern day genius whose gothic aesthetic was adopted by women the world over.”

A longtime fashion innovator, the London-born McQueen got his start making custom suits for none other than Prince Charles. He has regularly dressed fashion "It" girls like: Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Gwen Stefani, Madonna, Cameron Diaz, Sarah Jessica Parker, Janet Jackson, and Fergie, just to name a few.

The four-time British Designer of the Year, Commander of the British Empire and International Designer of the Year will be sadly missed. (E!)

Photo via Getty Images

Tags Alexander McQueen, Beyonce, Cameron Diaz, Fergie, Janet Jackson, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Sarah Jessica Parker