Black Eyed Peas Launch Video Game

Following in the footsteps of icons like Michael Jackson and The Beatles, pop-rap superstars the Black Eyed Peas are launching their own video game with Ubisoft. "The Black Eyed Peas Experience” debuted at a press conference in Paris, France this weekend.

The game is being developed for the Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, and later on, Playstation 3. No official release date has been set.

“We are thrilled to be working with Ubisoft to create 'The Black Eyed Peas Experience video game,'" group member will.I.am said in a press release. “Ubisoft has both redefined and dominated the dance category in the video game industry and we can't wait to be a part of taking that to the next level by infusing an experience that's 100 percent authentic to the Black Eyed Peas.”

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.”