will.i.am

World Choreography Awards Joins Forces with GPA Entertainment & E.O.A Productions for Streaming Live Show

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Friday, May 14, 2021
Musicians, will.i.am, Joel Madden, Justin Bieber, Poo Bear, Usher

Enoch\'s recent collaborations include upcoming unreleased projects with Justin Bieber, Will.i.am, Jason "Poo Bear" Boyd, and Will Smith Management.

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  • Enoch\'s recent collaborations include upcoming unreleased projects with Justin Bieber, Will.i.am, Jason "Poo Bear" Boyd, and Will Smith Management.
  • Productions is sponsoring this landmark streaming debut of the 10th Annual World Choreography Awards.
  • "\n"We are pleased that E.O.A Productions recognizes the value of the World Choreography Awards and is working closely with Allen and our team on this next evolution of the show.
  • Founded in 2017 by Sherry Saeedi, Benji and Joel Madden, it is the music industry\'s leading, premium live-streaming platform.

Voice Announces New VP of Engineering, William Anderson

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Musicians, Forbes, will.i.am, William Anderson, Engineer

b'BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Voice, the NFT marketplace for emerging creators, today announced their new VP of Engineering, William Anderson.

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  • b'BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Voice, the NFT marketplace for emerging creators, today announced their new VP of Engineering, William Anderson.
  • Anderson will oversee all aspects of engineering and will play an instrumental role in launching the next generation of Voice\'s product.\n"We are thrilled to welcome William to the Voice team.
  • William is a rare kind of engineering leader who combines technical expertise, pragmatic decision making and a passionate commitment to our users."
  • - Salah Zalatimo, CEO, Voice.\nWilliam Anderson was most recently VP of Engineering at Forbes where he steered the company\'s migration to the cloud and digital modernization.

Disney+ Special "My Music Story: YOSHIKI" Premieres In The US On February 5th

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Friday, January 22, 2021
Musicians, Sirius Satellite Radio, Yoshiki, will.i.am, Jennifer Hudson, Bono

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Disney+ announces that the U.S. premiere of "My Music Story: YOSHIKI'' will debut on Friday, February 5th.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Disney+ announces that the U.S. premiere of "My Music Story: YOSHIKI'' will debut on Friday, February 5th.
  • YOSHIKI also gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at his recording process and how he shaped the arrangements in his Hollywood studio.
  • DISNEY+ SPECIAL "MY MUSIC STORY: YOSHIKI" PREMIERES IN THE US ON FEBRUARY 5th
    In addition to YOSHIKI's Disney+ episode launching in America, YOSHIKI has a tremendous slew of artistic and entrepreneurial projects and accomplishments.
  • will.i.am, Bono, Jennifer Hudson and YOSHIKI came together on a new song called "#SING4LIFE" in solidarity with those in quarantine.

Zynga Partners With will.i.am and the i.am Angel Foundation to Raise $5 Million to Fund Opportunity and STEAM Education for Students

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Software, Online, Entertainment, Mobile Entertainment, Philanthropy, Technology, Celebrity, Primary, Secondary, Fund Raising, Education, Foundation, Music, Electronic Games, Musicians, South of Market, San Francisco, Zynga, will.i.am, Financial endowment, Zynga, i.am Angel Foundation

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210112005625/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210112005625/en/
    Zynga Partners with will.i.am and the i.am Angel Foundation to Raise $5 Million to Fund Opportunity and STEAM Education for Students (Photo: Business Wire)
    Zynga contributed $250,000 to the i.am Foundation and this initiative from the companys Social Impact Fund, a $25 million endowment fund .
  • Established in June 2020, this fund was created to invest in educational and charitable causes related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • We are honored to join the i.am Angel Foundation in their commitment to create opportunity and equity through education that incorporates STEAM skills.
  • As part of his commitment to philanthropy, will.i.am launched the i.am Angel Foundation in 2009 to TRANS4M lives through education, inspiration and opportunity.

will.i.am Launches $5 Million “American Dream Fund” for i.am Angel Foundation to Expand Access to STEAM-Focused Education

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Technology, Music, Fund Raising, Foundation, Philanthropy, Science, Consumer, Entertainment, Online, Other Science, Other Technology, Training, University, Primary, Secondary, Education, Teens, Children, Musicians, American brands, Companies, South of Market, San Francisco, Zynga, will.i.am, American Dream, The, GoFundMe, CORE, Apple Inc.

Education is a core building block of the American Dream, that gives every student a real chance at achieving economic equality.

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  • Education is a core building block of the American Dream, that gives every student a real chance at achieving economic equality.
  • Watch American Dream music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NjH_pVai2M&feature=youtu.be
    The most successful business leaders and companies in America recognize that investing in youth and equal access to quality education is a national priority.
  • Fair access to quality education is a social justice issue that is core to achieving the American Dream, said will.i.am, Founder of the i.am Angel Foundation.
  • Key collaborators Apple, GoFundMe and Zynga have provided significant financial, operational and promotional support for the American Dream campaign launch.

Saban Music Group's Global Pop Duo Static & Ben El Release New Single "Shake Ya Boom Boom" In Collaboration With Black Eyed Peas

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Friday, October 30, 2020
Musicians, Songs, Black Eyed Peas, will.i.am, I Gotta Feeling, Translation

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Global pop duo Static & Ben El have released their new single, "Shake Ya Boom Boom," in collaboration with Black Eyed Peas.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Global pop duo Static & Ben El have released their new single, "Shake Ya Boom Boom," in collaboration with Black Eyed Peas.
  • "Shake Ya Boom Boom" features a combination of singing and rapping by Static & Ben El and will.i.am, with a synergy of classic club beats and energetic up-tempo sounds.
  • Black Eyed Peas recently delivered a show-stopping performance at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, closing the show with hits "VIDA LOCA" and "I Gotta Feeling."
  • Static and Ben El have been increasing their worldwide recognition since joining Saban Music Group (S.M.G.)

Saban Music Group's Global Pop Duo Static & Ben El Release New Single "Shake Ya Boom Boom" In Collaboration With Black Eyed Peas

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Friday, October 30, 2020
Musicians, Songs, Black Eyed Peas, will.i.am, I Gotta Feeling, Translation

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Global pop duo Static & Ben El have released their new single, "Shake Ya Boom Boom," in collaboration with Black Eyed Peas.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Global pop duo Static & Ben El have released their new single, "Shake Ya Boom Boom," in collaboration with Black Eyed Peas.
  • "Shake Ya Boom Boom" features a combination of singing and rapping by Static & Ben El and will.i.am, with a synergy of classic club beats and energetic up-tempo sounds.
  • Black Eyed Peas recently delivered a show-stopping performance at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, closing the show with hits "VIDA LOCA" and "I Gotta Feeling."
  • Static and Ben El have been increasing their worldwide recognition since joining Saban Music Group (S.M.G.)

Saban Music Group's Global Pop Duo Static & Ben El Release New Single "Shake Ya Boom Boom" In Collaboration With Black Eyed Peas

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 30, 2020
Musicians, Songs, Black Eyed Peas, will.i.am, I Gotta Feeling, Translation

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Global pop duo Static & Ben El have released their new single, "Shake Ya Boom Boom," in collaboration with Black Eyed Peas.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Global pop duo Static & Ben El have released their new single, "Shake Ya Boom Boom," in collaboration with Black Eyed Peas.
  • "Shake Ya Boom Boom" features a combination of singing and rapping by Static & Ben El and will.i.am, with a synergy of classic club beats and energetic up-tempo sounds.
  • Black Eyed Peas recently delivered a show-stopping performance at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, closing the show with hits "VIDA LOCA" and "I Gotta Feeling."
  • Static and Ben El have been increasing their worldwide recognition since joining Saban Music Group (S.M.G.)

Youth Leadership Program Goes Digital Enrolling More Students and Offering More Scholarships

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
Musicians, Entertainers, Apolo Ohno, LEAP, Apolo, will.i.am, Al Calavicci

This year's program is expecting celebrities such as Will.i.am, Apolo Ohno, Paula Abdul, Jason Alexander, Jonathan Bennett and former LEAP participant and Bachelorette Hannah Brown.

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  • This year's program is expecting celebrities such as Will.i.am, Apolo Ohno, Paula Abdul, Jason Alexander, Jonathan Bennett and former LEAP participant and Bachelorette Hannah Brown.
  • "Now more than ever, a program like LEAP is essential," voices LEAP's Director, Charlie Gallagher.
  • Limited seats and scholarships are available for those interested in attending this year's program.
  • Each summer, LEAP hosts a week-long award-winning motivational leadership program for young adults ages 15-27 years old, bringing together students from around the world with speakers who have high level career experience.

Bono, will.i.am, Jennifer Hudson, and YOSHIKI Collaborate on "#SING4LIFE" to Inspire Hope and Love During Coronavirus Pandemic

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Thursday, March 26, 2020
Social media, Music, Communications, Celebrity, Events, Concerts, Philanthropy, Foundation, Entertainment, Musicians, Sirius Satellite Radio, Yoshiki, will.i.am, U2, Bono

will.i.am has released the uplifting track "#SING4LIFE" on his YouTube channel, created with fellow musicians Bono, Jennifer Hudson, and YOSHIKI.

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  • will.i.am has released the uplifting track "#SING4LIFE" on his YouTube channel, created with fellow musicians Bono, Jennifer Hudson, and YOSHIKI.
  • As soon as Bono wrote this song, he uploaded a solo version to U2's Instagram , and collaborated with will.i.am, who turned to his longtime friends YOSHIKI and Jennifer Hudson to complete the track.
  • YOSHIKI accepted the offer and wrote the score immediately, completing the piano recording two hours later.
  • The video was streamed worldwide on Yoshiki Channel International and is available now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yckQnJp9fp8