Pharrell News Archive

Happy News For Pharrell & Helen Lasichanh — They're Expecting!

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Pharrell must be so happy!

On Friday, the singer's rep confirmed to E! News that he and Helen Lasichanh are expecting their second child! OMG! So exciting!

A source also told the outlet that the precious parents have "been wanting another child for a while," and it looks like their wish came true!

This means the longtime loves' son, Rocket Man Williams, is officially being promoted to the role of big brother! Awww!

We're so happy for the cute couple, and can't wait to meet their new addition!

[Image via FayesVision/WENN.]

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The Voice Is Back! Check Out Our 5 Fave Performances From The Premiere!

9/20/2016 10:00 AM ET | Filed under: TV News • Christina Aguilera • Music Minute • Pharrell • Miley Cyrus • Alicia Keys • Adam Levine • Blake Shelton • Carson Daly • The Voice • Reality TV

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This is The Voice!

With Christina Aguilera and Pharrell each taking a break from reality television this Fall… NBC had some big seats to fill on the judging panel for its Emmy-winning singing competition.

Luckily, Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys volunteered to sit alongside Blake Shelton and Adam Levine for Season 11 — and things finally got underway on Monday night!

While we had already seen two successful tryouts from last month's Olympic-sized preview — Team Alicia's Wé McDonald and Darby Walker for Team Miley — the official premiere saw 11 more hopefuls make their way to the blind audition round… but only nine of them survived.

Surprisingly, the debut only produced two four-chair turns (from 33-year-old Dave Moisan and 28-year-old Ali Caldwell)… but who else is already an early front-runner??

Ch-ch-check out our Top 5 performances from The Voice premiere (below)!!!

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Sofia Richie Talks About Her 'Special Relationship' With Justin Bieber!

9/08/2016 12:46 PM ET | Filed under: Joel Madden • Music Minute • Pharrell • Love Line • Models • Young Hollywood • Justin Bieber

Sofia Richie

Between her career as an aspiring model, fashion designer, and singer — Sofia Richie has definitely got her own thing going on.

But all anyone can seem to talk about it her budding relationship with Justin Bieber (guilty) and how the 18-year-old got so serious so fast with the controversial singer.

Talking with Billboard just before her PDA-filled Mexico getaway with the Cold Water singer (in an interview published today), Lionel Richie's daughter confessed:

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Apple CEO Takes A Bite Out Of Carpool Karaoke With Special Guest Pharrell — Just In Time For The iPhone 7 Debut!

9/07/2016 6:23 PM ET | Filed under: TV News • Music Minute • Pharrell • Tech Talk • Business Blitz • Steve Jobs • Stars And Their Cars • Late Night TV • James Corden

A carpool a day keeps James Corden employed.

As you tech-savvy readers are probably aware, Apple made history on Wednesday by unveiling their most futuristic design yet… the iPhone 7!

Per usual, CEO Tim Cook led the keynote speech that alerted us to the fact that the company's newest mobile device will be water resistant with dual cameras and, most notably, NO headphone jack.

However, if you didn't catch Apple's entire presentation LIVE, then chances are you missed their iconic opening… which was none other than a Carpool Karaoke segment!!!

Video: All Of James Corden's Carpool Karaoke Rides RANKED From Best To Worst!

We're not really sure how this came about, but the Late Late Show host and Pharrell Williams were tasked with driving Tim to the press conference… and it couldn't have gone any better!

The man's got some pipes! Who knew?!

Ch-ch-check out James, Tim, and Pharrell's very special Carpool Karaoke (above)!!!

[Image via CBS.]

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This Week In New Music!

9/04/2016 11:00 AM ET | Filed under: Music Minute • Pharrell • J.C. Chasez • GIFs • Mary Lambert • J Balvin

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Eric Hutchinson - Dear Me [ CLICK HERE ]

J. Balvin feat. BIA, Pharrell, & Sky - Body [ CLICK HERE ]

Carrie feat. J.C. Chasez - Kepler [ CLICK HERE ]

Joshua Radin - High And Low [ CLICK HERE ]

Phoebe Ryan feat. Kid Ink - Dollar Bill [ CLICK HERE ]

Mary Lambert - Hang Out With You [ CLICK HERE ]

Steve Aoki and Autoerotique - ILYSM [ CLICK HERE ]

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ICYMI: Over 200 Musicians — Including Jennifer Hudson, R. Kelly, & Weezer — Defend Pharrell Against 'Dangerous' Blurred Lines Verdict!

9/01/2016 1:33 PM ET | Filed under: Music Minute • Pharrell • Legal Matters • Jennifer Hudson • Elton John • Robin Thicke • R. Kelly • T.I. • Weezer • David Bowie • Fall Out Boy

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Last week, it was reported that Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke clapped back hard at that Blurred Lines lawsuit — appealing the verdict that they committed copyright infringement against Marvin Gaye's Got to Give It Up.

Throughout the drawn out court battle, the singers expressed the sentiment that paying homage to an earlier era and making a song reminiscent of a sound shouldn't fall under copyright infringement.

And it looks like a TON of musicians agree — because 212 artists, composers, and producers have filed a brief with the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in support of the bid by Williams, Thicke, and T.I. to overturn the decision.

Musicians from all corners of the industry have banded together to support the appeal, claiming that the Blurred Lines creators deserve victory on grounds that the court's ruling will set a precedent that will "stifle creativity" and "impede the creative process."

Among those who threw their names in the ring are the members of Train, Linkin Park, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Black Crowes, Fall Out Boy, as well as Weezer's Rivers Cuomo, Hall & Oates' John Oates, R. Kelly, Hans Zimmer, Jennifer Hudson, Jean Baptiste, Evan Bogart and Brian Burton (Danger Mouse).

The artist's brief, penned by entertainment attorney Ed McPherson, states:

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Willow & Jaden Smith Gush Over Their 'Biggest Role Models' Will & Jada Pinkett-Smith In Their Joint Issue Of Interview!

8/30/2016 12:34 PM ET | Filed under: Pharrell • Will Smith • Jada Pinkett Smith • Willow Smith • Jaden Smith • Spread 'Em • Celeb Kidz • Cute and Contemporary Families

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Aww! The relationship Willow and Jaden Smith have with their parents is so special.

In a recent convo with Interview magazine, the famous siblings dished on a lot of subjects including their doting parents Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith. Let's just say the sit down was 100% adorable!

While it's no surprise the duo appreciate their parental unit, they took their admiration one step further by naming Will and Jada as their "biggest role models".

Speaking to Pharrell, who graciously conducted the interview, Ms. Willow gushed:

"Growing up, all I saw was my parents trying to be the best people they could be, and people coming to them for wisdom, coming to them for guidance, and them not putting themselves on a pedestal, but literally being face-to-face with these people and saying, 'I'm no better than you, but the fact that you're coming to me to reach some sort of enlightenment or to shine a light on some- thing, that makes me feel love and gratitude for you.' They always give back what people give to them. And sometimes they keep giving and giving and giving. And some people don't feel like they need to give anything back because it's like, 'Oh, if you're famous, you can just keep giving, and it doesn't matter.' It's not just about money. It's not just about giving people gifts or whatever. What my parents have given to me is not anything that has to do with money or success or anything that society says people should be focusing on—it's something spiritual that only certain people can grasp and accept. And that's how I act and move in the world."

What kind words! Considering the Smiths have supported their kids in all their creative endeavors, we're not surprised they're held in such high esteem!

Jaden went on to add:

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Colleen Ballinger, AKA Miranda Sings, Breaks Down While Announcing She's Getting A Divorce -- See The Emotional Video

Our hearts are breaking over this social media celeb split!

On Friday, Colleen Ballinger -- AKA Miranda Sings -- devastatingly announced that she and Joshua Evans are getting a divorce.

The YouTube celebrity posted a lengthy, emotional video revealing that she and her husband are ending their marriage.

While sharing the sad news with her over 4 million subscribers, Colleen immediately broke down, saying:

"I am dreading making this video. I'm just going to say it. Joshua and I are getting a divorce. Man, that sucks to say out loud."

But, Miz Ballinger stressed that her former flame didn't wrong her in any way, adding:

"I want to start off by saying Joshua is a wonderful man, and I am so in love with him. This has nothing to do with he's a bad person, or he did something horrible to me, or anything like that. He's a good person and I love him."

Instead, the singer clarified that they ultimately weren't a good fit together:

[Image via Colleen Ballinger/Instagram, Joshua Evans/YouTube.]