Fergie - The Dutchess

[CammyCan]

^Her body looks great, but oh god her face looks so fug in that photo.

[anafan]

Another from the shoot:

[PergiePerg]

“People put celebrities on a pedestal and act like they’re perfect. But I’m more like the people’s artist — the same way Diana was ‘the people’s princess.’ I’m a little more human than other artists. I’m not afraid to show my flaws.”

At least she knows she's fabulous

[No Passengers On Her Plane!]

congrats to fergie

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jams said:

Fergie is Blender's Woman of the Year, she is on the cover of the Jan/Feb 2008 issue. I think she totally deserves it! Love her

There's something weird with her lips on this pic, LOL.

[Lee]

Any word on a 6th Single?

[areyoureadytojump]

Certified 3xp by the RIAA.

[Tabitha]

my sista needs another album similar to the dutchess, i dont want a MD flop!

That would then call for another BEP album where all she does is sing a hook. fuck that

[anafan]

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

Fergie on Her Big 2007



Sometimes a Pea needs to break away from her pod. This year, Stacy Ferguson, a.k.a. Fergie, went from being the hot-girl garnish on urban hitmakers' the Black Eyed Peas' plate to finding her own stardom, as she watched her late-2006 debut solo album, The Dutchess, spin off five top-10 Billboard singles (and counting). The singer and former child actor (Kids Incorporated) got on the phone with EW to discuss the year that was.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: So! You've been chosen as one of our breakout artists for 2007.

FERGIE: I'm finally breaking through at age 32 — I love it! You know what, though? It's great, because I've worked so hard all these years and it's finally happening. I think it's a good message of hope for all these people who've had disappointments and ups and downs.

You mean it's your happy ending?

Hey, it's not over yet!

Okay, a happy middle. I actually wrote EW's review of your album, and many were surprised when I gave it a B+ — but I thought I could hear so many singles on it...

You were right!

I think especially the song with John Legend, ''Finally''... That totally sounds like an American Idol tryout song to me. Like, the ''Fallin''' [by Alicia Keys] of 2008. I can already picture the best-and-worst clip reel.

Well, Paula Abdul actually said to me that the song everyone was auditioning with this year was ''Big Girls Don't Cry,'' which I was really excited about because I watch the show. I can't wait to see it!

So how has it been to overcome the idea that you were just the hot girl from the Black Eyed Peas who danced a lot?

This album was a great way to introduce more of who I am as a person. I didn't think it was appropriate to air all my dirty laundry on a Peas album. Honestly, there's not enough room. [Laughs]

But you've still been touring with the Peas, right? What's your response been like in Europe?

Well, it's weird, because we just went on a Pepsi tour — we went from Kazakhstan to Nigeria, Jerusalem to India...

Did you have to cover up or change your wardrobe at all?

Only in Malaysia! In India, whatever, they were fine with it. But I've been doing my own set of songs within the Black Eyed Peas show, because we have a really big show and it's been wonderful testing it across the world; even with the language barriers, the fans are so responsive.

Speaking of fans, you've been open about your problems in the past, with drugs especially. Do you hear from a lot of people who say hearing that from you helps them?

I do, and you know, hearing from them helps me get through all of the negativity that I shouldn't but sometimes can't help myself read. Comments on the Internet...the ones that say they don't like my face, those kind of surface things. The ones that really matter are the ones that mean something. So I have to look at that and go, Would I rather put on a front and always try to look perfect and not show the real me, or would I rather be myself and give people hope? And I'd way rather be honest.

There are very few artists this year with more than two or three singles that really hit from one album. Basically, it's pretty much you, Justin Timberlake, and Nickelback. Your record didn't seem to have a lot of filler.

Each song is so important to me. But I wanted interludes! When I was growing up, I listened to all the interludes on Snoop's albums, and I wanted that on this too, because they show more about the person, and I like to have a little laugh or go a little left, not for a single, but just to make a piece of music people can hear. I could have a whole album of interludes.

Ah. Fergie's spoken-word release...

Yes! Something not so commercial or perfectly packaged, just something that really shows the artist. At some point, this business decided that the artists can just be ringtones, just get these quick-hit songs. But other people like Alicia Keys, an artist I really admire, spend time on every song, and I really appreciate it as a listener. I might not have as perfect a voice as her or Beyoncé, but there's an emotion there I want people to feel. And you know what, I loved Beyoncé's last album, and I don't think it got as much [attention] as it should... I didn't want any song to get overlooked. I'm a music fan of women, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. I think it's a great time for women in music right now and that excites me. Because I think a lot of times what we do is compete, but we're all that little girl with that dream. So how can you hate on someone who's just like you?

Good point. You had some good guests on this one, like Ludacris and Rita Marley. Is there anyone you're saving for the next one?

Oh, yes. I'd love to do something with Aerosmith! I had so much fun performing with them at Fashion Rocks. I want to explore more of the rock & roll girl inside of me. I don't want to spoil it because if I don't get them, or if they don't want to work with me, I'll be really embarrassed. [Laughs] But there's this guy Mishka, who I heard about from a guy who drove Matthew McConaughey, and he gave me the CD and said, ''Matthew gave this to me, you have to listen to it.'' These unmarked CDs, and I think he's amazing. I would also love to work with Jill Scott.... She's so wonderful.

So what's your immediate plan for the next few months?

I'm hosting the New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest and Dick Clark, and Home for the Holidays, a holiday special... There are different audiences for different songs.

What about the Grammys?

You know what's funny to me? We worked so hard to get the album out, and I didn't get these interludes or the photos I wanted to use or whatever, and then I didn't get one Grammy nomination for my album. [Fergie was nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, for ''Big Girls Don't Cry,'' but The Dutchess missed out in the major categories.] And now, of course, I can't even be nominated, after people have actually responded to it. The record was kind of a sleeper. It debuted at No. 3 and one year later, it was at No. 2. But I'd take this any day. I like being the underdog!

But then on the next album, you'll be the overdog.

Oh no! [Laughs]

VIDEO

Entertainment Weekly

[No Passengers On Her Plane!]

its nice to see the girls give eachother props.
that's what I love most about fergie..she's so down to earth

[SAY IT RIGHT]

Get it Fergie! She killin them chicks and she still shows love! Gotta love it!

[jams]

Here is a video of Fergie peforming "Finally" on Home for the Holidays:

bepfergvideos.blogspot.com/2007/12/fergie-on-home-for-holidays.html

[Haley]

Fergie and Josh Duhamel are engaged! Congrats Fergie!!

[anafan]

^yep...

Fergie and Josh Duhamel Engaged

They are known to bring good luck in the new year, but one Black-Eyed Pea got lucky early. After 3 years of dating, Fergie and Josh Duhamel are engaged, his rep confirms to PEOPLE.

People

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Hot couple! Congrats to them!

[ƒreakshow]

Congrats Fergie and Josh!!

[anafan]

Fergie and Josh pix from Dec 22 (thumbnails)

[Ryan]

wow, congratulations!!
such a hot and cute couple :)

[No Passengers On Her Plane!]

awwww congrats to fergie & josh

[anafan]

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[anafan]

Fergie steps out in Brentwood, 27.12.2007

[SHOOTER]

Congrats to them!

[reception]

Engaged Fergie Says, 'I'm Thrilled'
SUNDAY DECEMBER 30, 2007 12:00 PM EST

By Laura Hahn

Perhaps it's time to call her Lady Luck instead of The Duchess.

Fergie, whose engagement to Las Vegas sex symbol Josh Duhamel was confirmed Wednesday, sure is feeling that way, she tells PEOPLE.

"I feel like the luckiest girl in the world," the Black Eyed Peas singer, 32, said Saturday night after a performance at Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. "I'm thrilled."

During her two-hour show, Fergie gave an adoring shout-out before she performed "All That I Got."

"This song is about loving someone for their inner beauty," she told the crowd as her diamond sparkled. "I hope you all have someone like that in your lives. I do."

News of the couple's engagement – they have been an item for three years – broke on Christmas Day. Yet when it comes to the specifics of how the question was popped, the "Big Girls Don't Cry" vocalist's lips are sealed.

Details Kept Private
"I'm not giving any details. I think [the fine points] are sacred," Fergie (real name: Stacy Ann Ferguson) explained on the red carpet outside club mur.mur, where she hosted an after-party. "It's just important to us."

Apparently big girls don't dish, either.

Then again, Fergie told PEOPLE, keeping quiet is a new challenge. "It's hard for me because I have a big mouth," she said with a laugh.

What she did divulge are her plans for the New Year. "In 2008, I just want to have a balance," she said. "I've been touring for about four-and-a-half years straight. So for me, I love when I get to go home now and see my dogs."

And not just them. "It's important for me to see more of my family, see more of my sister, my mom and dad," she added.

[PergiePerg]

WERQ that hot fiancee bitch ^_^

[reception]

Fergie's New Year's Resolution: Be Less 'Fergalicious'
MONDAY DECEMBER 31, 2007 01:55 PM EST

By Nicholas White
People Magazine

It scored her a big hit in 2007. Now R&B singer Fergie is bidding adieu to catchphrase "Fergalicious" for the New Year.

Her resolution for 2008 is "just to be less Fergalicious," the 32-year-old singer jokes in a video posting on FunnyorDie.com. "It's kind of old now.

"People have said it, they've gone into Burgerlicious, and all these things," says Fergie, who announced her engagement to Josh Duhamel last Wednesday. "It's so over, so last year. New year, new word. I've got to figure the new word out. But it will come, it will come."

[₫anny Jerz ♔]

Ryan Seacrest just announced that Fergie's new single is "Finally" on New Years Rockin' Eve. Fergie is singing it now...

[Acid Eyes]

If there were any doubts, Ryan Seacrest and Fergie just confirmed that "Finally" will be the sixth single from The Dutchess.

Darn, I really wanted All That I Got. :(

[₫anny Jerz ♔]

I wanted ATIG too. I never really considered "Finally" but I guess I can picture it now...

It's a beautiful song. They're probably hoping it will be like another BGDC. Don't know how it will do especially since 6th singles are like unheard of anymore. lol Hope it does well.

[PergiePerg]

Jan 1, 2008 0:49:57 GMT -5 Acid Eyes said:

If there were any doubts, Ryan Seacrest and Fergie just confirmed that "Finally" will be the sixth single from The Dutchess.

Darn, I really wanted All That I Got. :(

Her performance of it was F!yah. i dunno how well the song would do it sounds a bit showtunesy to me but hopefully another smash for fergieferg