Taboo, will.i.am and apl.de.ap from The Black Eyed Peas
Rodrigo Varela/Getty ImagesThe Black Eyed Peas will no longer perform their opening 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 dear Peabody,” their letter read. “It is with a heavy heart that, under the current circumstances, our Las Vegas shows will not go forward as planned.”
The statement continued: “Ticket providers will issue full refunds automatically. Stay tuned for updates on future shows by following us – we can't wait to see you again.
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The Black Eyed Peas did not provide further details about the cancellation. They originally announced Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Residency in September 2024, With scheduled performances It will be held 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, dream up something new and creative that pushes the boundaries of the live show experience,” Will.i.am said in a statement about the live show. The residency was scheduled across 15 appointments in February, March and May.
Will.i.am, 45, and his bandmates participated in the planned event Apple de up, taboo and J Re Sol. Fergie, who was part of the group from 2002 to 2018, was not scheduled to appear. The residency would also have introduced an artificial intelligence presence called Vida As the newest member From the band.
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“We predicted this in 2009 with 'The END' and the avatar in the video and the character on our album cover,” Will.i.am said. He said USA Today In September 2024. “When I was touring the projects as a kid in Los Angeles and Apple was touring the Philippines, I thought we were going to have the first AI-powered member of a globally recognized urban pop-hip-hop group… man. “
i.am. “Vida” is not a “3D picture,” he explained, adding, “With a 3D picture, you have to experience it with a 3D projector, so you can only do that when the show is in Vegas.”
He concluded: “When we have an AI member in the Black Eyed Peas, you can participate and communicate 24/7… Our member will be integrated into the group with every band member, stage hands and audience, if they want to engage with it. “
