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The Black Eyed Peas

  • Blogs

    January 2, 2009

    Looking Back at 2008: The Celeb-Reality Edition

    It was Oliver Wendell Holmes who opined that a new truth is better than an old celebrity-tinged news item, or at least he would have opined that had he lived in our celeb-obsessed times. So it is in that spirit these 15 Orange County brushes with famous folks in '08 are unveiled.   1) Newpo ... More >>

  • Culture

    December 11, 2008

    [Trendzilla] Obey Giant's New Clothing Website

    It was Oliver Wendell Holmes who opined that a new truth is better than an old celebrity-tinged news item, or at least he would have opined that had he lived in our celeb-obsessed times. So it is in that spirit these 15 Orange County brushes with famous folks in '08 are unveiled.   1) Newpo ... More >>

  • Music

    June 4, 2009

    [Summer Guide] Twenty Summer Shows That Should Be Fun (Or Fun to Make Fun Of)

    It was Oliver Wendell Holmes who opined that a new truth is better than an old celebrity-tinged news item, or at least he would have opined that had he lived in our celeb-obsessed times. So it is in that spirit these 15 Orange County brushes with famous folks in '08 are unveiled.   1) Newpo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2009

    Incoming: Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson, Lady Gaga, More at KIIS-FM Wango Tango

    KIIS-FM held their December "Jingle Ball" concert at the Honda Center, and they're returning to Orange County for their spring "Wango Tango" concert, happening May 9 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. It's an equally impressive pop-filled lineup, featuring among others, as you've no doubt guessed ... More >>

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    August 11, 2005
  • Music

    June 28, 2007

    Punk Rock Gets Malled to Life

    Twelve years on, Vans Warped Tour goes through a difficult adolescence

  • Music

    April 5, 2007

    Highs, Lows & Heavenly Blows

    More than three decades on, Sly & the Family Stone stand fresh

  • Music

    July 6, 2006

    Transmigration of Soul

    The Rebirth praise those who sang before

  • Music

    March 30, 2006

    Pretty Awesome Christ Pose

    The Hacienda Tour 2006

  • Music

    January 5, 2006

    Hits!

    National Compact Discs

  • Music

    December 22, 2005

    Hits!

    Compact Disc Warehouse

  • Music

    December 22, 2005

    Don't Need a Cassette

    Breakestras live mix tape

  • Music

    November 3, 2005

    Virgin Megastore

    Breakestras live mix tape

  • Music

    October 6, 2005

    Stacks the Vinyl Authority

    Breakestras live mix tape

  • Music

    August 25, 2005

    Virgin Megastore Costa Mesa

    Breakestras live mix tape

  • Columns

    June 30, 2005

    Diary of a Mad County

    Breakestras live mix tape

  • Music

    June 23, 2005

    Fingerprints

    Breakestras live mix tape

  • Music

    April 28, 2005

    Good Vibrations

    DJ Drezs not-very-stoned soul picnic

  • Music

    January 18, 2001

    Give Peas a Chance

    If Black Eyed Peas are hip-hop radicals, theyre also business pragmatists

  • Blogs

    May 8, 2009

    TOMORROW: Wango Tango at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

    It's, apparently, radio station concert season--tomorrow at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine is KIIS-FM's Wango Tango show, featuring pop luminaries as illustrious as Kelly Clarkson herself (pictured); next Saturday at the same venue is the Weezer-fronted KROQ Weenie Roast.The Black Eyed Peas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2009

    Slideshows: Wango Tango at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Grand Duchy at Detroit Bar, Good Foot! at Que Sera

    It was a busy weekend in OC Weeklyville, but what else is new? Here's some of the cool stuff we were at the past couple days:Wango Tango at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater: Black Eyed Peas! (Pictured.) Kelly Clarkson! Flo Rida! Lady Gaga! Somewhat inexplicably, All-American Rejects! Chris Victorio hun ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2009

    Rev. Wiley Drake Leads List of OC's July 4 Teabaggers

    Just call him Rev. TeabaggerThe Rev. Wiley Drake, last heard from praying for President Barack Obama's death, leads the list of Orange Countains who have stepped up to lead the "Official Tax Day TEA Party" in their communities on July 4.TEA stands for Taxed Enough Already, by the way. Besides the co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2009

    Lemme Hear Ya San Diego!!!!

    If you'll drive from OC to Coachella, then I'm assuming everyone's cool with me posting info about the San Diego Street Scene. The 25th annual event takes place Aug. 28 and 29 in the East Village (which is near Big Corporate Baseball Park). This year's lineup is top heavy with hip-hop thanks to appe ... More >>

  • Music

    August 6, 2009

    Electro-hop Duo LMFAO Prepare for an Arena Show in Anaheim, Bitch

    If you'll drive from OC to Coachella, then I'm assuming everyone's cool with me posting info about the San Diego Street Scene. The 25th annual event takes place Aug. 28 and 29 in the East Village (which is near Big Corporate Baseball Park). This year's lineup is top heavy with hip-hop thanks to appe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 7, 2009

    THIS WEEKEND: Final Weekend of Shows at the OC Super Fair

    Chris Victorio​It's that sad time of the year, when fair season is just about over. (Insert joke about saying goodbye to bizarre fried foods here.) The OC Super Fair ends on Sunday, but there's a show each night until then to help you bid farewell to the magical land of ferris wheels and zucchini ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2009

    What You Missed: Black Eyed Peas, Powerhouse, That OTHER Dog Beach

    Keith MayNot a crook.​What'd you do this weekend? Was it as short as ours? Thought so. Photographer Keith May continued his exploration of Orange County this weekend. This time he brings us that "OTHER" dog beach--it has no name, no leash rules, no cops and is relatively unknown. This dog beach si ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2009

    San Diego Street Scene Lineup Announced

    Tired of the Black Eyed Peas yet? No? Great! Well, they're headlining the 25th installment of San Diego's Street Scene, happening on August 28 and 29 (three weeks after playing the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa on August 7). Also playing: M.I.A., Thievery Corporation, Modest Mouse, the Dead Wea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2009

    Street Scene Favorites This Weekend....Any Thoughts?

    ​It's not much, but consider this meager post the first preemptive stitch to our coverage of the Street Scene '09 festival happening in Sand Diego this weekend, Aug. 28-29. Before you say anything, we know that San Diego is not in Orange County. Though it could be argued that some cities at the as ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2009

    12 Things I'll Always Remember About Street Scene '09

    Beth Stirnaman​It's Monday morning and another Street Scene is officially in the books. And while it's important to note that this parking lot extravaganza of fog-filled stages, oddly eclectic line-ups, mind-altering drugs and festival food has reached it's 25th year, it's also worth mentioning th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2009

    Five Songs About Technology Gone Horribly Awry

    Flickr user NMFinFan​Between the "sexting" phenomenon and underage kids letting the world know via tweet what public place they had sex at last night, we're not sure if we're getting old and grumpy or the rest of you are just getting dumber and dumber. We're going to opt for the latter. And we're ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2009

    Last Night: Powerhouse at Honda Center

    ​Last Night: Powerhouse 2009 at the Honda Center featuring Jay-Z, Black Eyed Peas, Pitbull, Lil' John, Flo Rida, Sean Paul, LMFAO, Kid Cudi, Far East Movement, New Boyz and Ya Boy.Better Than: A long, shitty drive to San Manuel Casino.Download: Pssh, like you really need ME to tell you what to dow ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2009

    Flier of the Week: Respect II-MMA Fights at Fox Theater Pomona

    ​When you walk through the foyer of the Fox Theater Pomona, with all it's sprawling murals, high columns and 1930s ballroom grandeur, you know there's only one thing that comes to mind: triangle chokes, leg locks and bloody noses. For that very reason, the Fox chose to tap into Pomona's livel ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2009

    On Blast Reps Long Beach This Weekend in Mexico City

    ​On Saturday, the Goliath Festival takes place in Mexico City. The massive show includes performances by the Black Eyed Peas, Thievery Corporation, Pitbull, Crystal Castles, the Faint, Fischerspooner and lots more. You know who else is included in that "lots more?" Long Beach's On Blast. Now, you ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 31, 2009

    Dick Dale

    The Coach House

  • Music

    April 8, 2010

    Return of the Dream Team Dream Big

    [Locals Only] The OC-rooted hip-hop/pop collective shake their aspirations at Sutra

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2010

    5 Songs So Stupid, Natasha Leggero Can't Believe It's Considered Music

    ​Natasha Leggero has been hitting the stand-up scene for years while maintaining ample face time on such favorites as Chelsea Lately, Reno 911, and voicing Callie Maggotbone on Ugly Americans. It's no wonder Natasha was tapped to be a judge on the upcoming season of Last Comic Standing--this woman ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 4, 2010

    Five Songs That Get Comedian Heather McDonald In The Mood

    ​Although Heather McDonald has a steady gig as a writer and producer of E!'s show Chelsea Lately (where she does a spot-on mimic of celebs such as Drew Barrymore, Celine Dion, The  Kardashians, Amy Winehouse, Renee Zellweger, The Octomom, and various Real Housewives), she hasn't stopped doi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 9, 2010

    LMFAO: Still Relevant and Visiting Sutra Tonight

    Christopher Victorio/OC WeeklyLMFAO tag teams opening for the Black Eyed Peas last summer at the Pacific Amphitheater. ​You're expecting it so here it is: They're in OC, bitch. "Electro-hop" duo LMFAO is due for an appearance at Sutra Lounge in Triangle Square in Costa Mesa tonight.

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2010

    3hree Songs I Never Want To Hear Again (But Undoubtedly Will)

    Watch out for 3hree Things every Tuesday, where Riley Breckenridge, drummer of Orange County's favorite local alt-rock band Thrice, gives his take on life in Southern California, being an OC native and, of course, music.Flickr user striatic​​There are certain songs that are inescapable, that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2010

    Lawsuits Filed Against Black Eyed Peas in Santa Ana for Intentional Copyright Infringement

    Christopher Victorio/OC Weekly​The OC Register reported that two lawsuits were filed against the Black Eyed Peas yesterday. The allegations? That the Peas copied the songs "I Got a Feeling," and "Boom Boom Pow" from demos submitted to their record label Interscope. The lawsuits were filed in Los ... More >>

  • Music

    November 4, 2010

    Black Eyed Peas Swat Off Lawsuits

    [Mental Notes] Antoine Dodson beyond the Internet, plus Justin Bieber in comic-book form

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2010

    Orange Bits: Local Natives, Tiger Army and the Director of Black Keys' Music Video,

    Christopher Victorio/OC Weekly​Chris Marrs Piliero talks to the Register, Local Natives talk to Interview. Here's the local music news we didn't cover this week.

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2011

    Christina Aguilera to Sing at Super Bowl XLV

    ​​Acts such as Billy Joel, Beyonce and the Dixie Chicks have all sung the National Anthem at the Super Bowl. Now, Christina Aguilera will be added to the roster. The songstress will belt the tune before Feb. 6's Super Bowl XLV match-up between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers at ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 7, 2011

    Super Bowl Music Lineup: At Least As Bad As You Thought It Would Be

    ​Every year, the folks at the NFL announce they've reeled in some megastar musicians for the Super Bowl, either to sing the National Anthem or to perform a mini-concert at halftime. This year, we got two divas to kick off the game: Glee's Lea Michele, performing "America the Beautiful," and B ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 11, 2011

    'Sweet Child O' Mine' Vid Filmed in Huntington Beach 23 Years Ago Today

    ​[via Anti Music] Before Fergie and the rest of the Black Eyed Peas ruined it with their Superbowl version, the signature riff from Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine" was an era-defining moment in rock & roll. And the video for it was filmed in a ballroom in Huntington Beach, 23 years ago. T ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2011

    Black Eyed Peas go on Hiatus; Four Other Groups That Should Take a Break Too

    Christopher Victorio/OC Weekly​This week the Black Eyed Peas announced at their Staffordshire show that it was the "last time we're going to be in England for a long time." So yes, the group is taking a break, but they're not breaking up--at least, not according to Fergie and will.i.am.Sure, there ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2011

    Portishead's Geoff Barrow On Touring Third, Misconceptions About Dummy and His Upcoming Hip-Hop Record

    ​Thirteen years after their last North American tour, pioneering British trio Portishead are back to finally make the rounds in support of their latest album, Third, released in 2008. It's been a while, but for good reason; between having babies and working on new musical projects, they've been qu ... More >>

  • Music

    October 27, 2011

    Apocalipstick Mean Business. And Fun

    [Locals Only] All-Girl band from Irvine want to party

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