will.i.am Denies Fergie Dismissal

will.i.am is denying reports that singer Fergie is leaving the Black Eyed Peas and Ashanti is replacing her. will.i.am also had stern words for talk show host Wendy Williams and her expected discussion of the subject on her show.

“As a journalist you should check facts before spreading rumors,” will.I.am. tweeted to Wendy Williams. “Going to @bep twitter page to find out the truth is easy.”

In September, will.i.am also denied earlier reports that the Black Eyed Peas had broken up.

will.i.am Prepping New Solo Album

Black Eyed Peas rapper/producer will.i.am is restarting his solo career. Will has announced that he plans to release a solo project called Black Einstein while the Peas are on hiatus.

Its his second official solo album, following 2007s somewhat disappointing Songs About Girls. He also released a compilation album in 2001.

There is no current release date for Black Einstein. Fergie did confirm that Will was working on the project--which could be close to completion. "I believe Will is coming out with a solo album," Fergie told Hollyscoop. "I've heard it, it's called Black Einstein, and it's amazing. I've been waiting for him to come out with this for so long, 'cause I want it. He won't give it to me. I want it for the gym. He's so amazing. Such a genius lyricist and I'm really excited for his project.”

New Years Recap Photos Kim Kardashian, Drake, Fergie, Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson, Ke$ha, Rev Run, Willow, Tam Sachika, To-Nya Sachika, Vanessa Veasley, & Brook Bailey

New Years Recap Photos Kim Kardashian, Drake, Fergie, Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson, Ke$ha, Rev Run, Willow, Tam Sachika, To-Nya Sachika, Vanessa Veasley, & Brook Bailey