The Black Eyed Peas have canceled their upcoming residency at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The band, whose concerts were scheduled to begin on February 15, offered a vague explanation, citing “current circumstances” as the reason.
“To our dearest Peabodies,” the group wrote in an Instagram story. “It is with a heavy heart that, given the current circumstances, our Las Vegas shows will not go ahead as planned. Ticket providers will automatically issue full refunds. Stay tuned for updates on future performances by following us – we look forward to seeing you again.
Dubbed Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Experience, the residency was scheduled to take place over three segments of five concerts from February to May with 15 shows in total.
“Our first residency in Las Vegas gives the Black Eyed Peas the opportunity to do what we do best, to imagine something completely new and creative that pushes the boundaries of the live performance experience,” said Will .i.am in a press release during the event. the shows were announced in September.
In addition to group members Will.i.am, Apple de Ap, Taboo and J. Rey Soul (who joined the group in 2018 after Fergie’s departure), it was revealed that an AI named Vida would be among the group’s members. Black Eyed Peas at the Las Vegas festival. concerts. The musician confirmed that Vida is not a hologram, but will sing with the human band members at different points during the show.
“With a hologram, you have to experience it with a hologram projector, so you can only do that when the show is in Vegas,” Will.i.am said. The United States today. “When we have an AI member of the Black Eyed Peas, you can engage and communicate 24/7… our band member will be connected to every band member, stagehands and audience, if they wish interact with her… It will be the most interactive experience before, during and after the show and if there is anywhere to have this experience, it will be in Vegas.
He added: “When I was going through the projects as a kid in Los Angeles and Apple was running in the Philippines, to think that we would have the first AI member of a globally recognized urban pop-hip-hop group.. . dude.”
