Pink Friday — the debut album from femcee Nicki Minaj — available Nov. 22.

Hip-hop’s “It Girl” of the Hour Nicki Minaj made her Late Show debut this week, dropping by Monday ‘s Letterman with Will.i.am in tow for a live performance of the duo’s hit collaboration ” Check It Out.”

Were you offended by Will.i.am’s Blackface performance during Sunday night’s MTV Video Music Awards Pre-Show? According to the Black Eyed Peas frontman, you shouldn’t be.

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Usher has unveiled the music video premiere of his new single, OMG, directed by Anthony Mandler and featured on his sixth studio abum, Raymond vs. Raymond, available today. The clip features a cameo appearance from The Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am!

Kelis has been signed to Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am’s record label.

Kelis, who is currently in the middle of a messy divorce from rapper Nas, released a new song, called “Acapella,” online last week, suggesting plans for a comeback – and now she has announced an exciting new career move.

Kelis has revealed that she has signed to Interscope Records through will.i.am Music Group, and is working on new material with will.i.am, DJ Ammo, and David Guetta.

“2010 is around the corner and I can’t wait to put out new music and spend time with real music fans on tour again,” the “Milkshake” star said in a statement Tuesday.

Kelis was dropped by Jive Records in 2007.

Black Eyed Peas lyricist Will.i.Am is speaking out against reports that he and his entourage beat razor-tongued celebrity snitch Perez Hilton to a bloody pulp after the MuchMusic Awards in Toronto Sunday night.

Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am premiered his Barack Obama victory track, “It’s A New Day,” on The Oprah Winfrey Show on Friday.

“It’s A New Day,” the new will.i.am video celebrating President-elect Barack Obama’s victory in Tuesday’s election, will premiere on The Oprah Winfrey Show this afternoon, The Associated Press reports.

Check out this vid for Will.i.am’s latest effort, “One More Chance.”