Fergie (singer)
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Stacy Ferguson
Background information
Birth name Stacy Ann Ferguson
Born March 27, 1975 (age 31)
Origin Whittier, California, United States
Genre(s) Pop
R&B
Dance
Pop Rap
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, actress
Instrument(s) Singing
Associated
acts Kids Incorporated (as a road act), Wild Orchid, The Black Eyed Peas
Website Fergie.com
Stacy Ann Ferguson (born March 27, 1975 in Whittier, California), best known by her stage name Fergie, is an American pop and R&B singer, songwriter, and actress.
She is a former member of the kids' TV series Kids Incorporated, and the girl group Wild Orchid. She also used to be a co-host of the TV show Great Pretenders. Ferguson is currently a vocalist for the hip hop group The Black Eyed Peas, and also a multi-platinum solo artist; releasing her first solo album, The Dutchess, in 2006.
Contents [hide]
1 Biography
2 Music career
2.1 Wild Orchid
2.2 Black Eyed Peas and solo career
3 Acting career
4 Personal life
5 Other activities
5.1 Urination incident
6 Discography
6.1 Albums
6.2 Singles
7 Selected filmography
8 Awards and nominations
9 References
10 External links
Biography
Ferguson was born in Whittier, California, and raised in nearby Hacienda Heights.[citation needed] Her parents are Patrick Ferguson and Terri Gore, and she has one sister, Dana, who is an actress. Ferguson attended Glen A. Wilson High School.
Music career
Wild Orchid
Ferguson was a member of the female trio Wild Orchid, which she fronted with Stefanie Ridel and fellow Kids Incorporated star Renee Sandstrom. Wild Orchid released two albums, but after completing a third album, their record label declined to release it, and she left the group shortly thereafter. Her disappointment with Wild Orchid led to an addiction to crystal methamphetamine. She told a Glasgow paper, "I started doing ecstasy. Then I got addicted to crystal methamphetamine. My weight dropped to 90 lbs so I lied to my friends and said I was bulimic. Finally, I started going crazy." In September 2006, Ferguson talked with Time magazine about quitting her crystal meth addiction. "It was the hardest boyfriend I ever had to break up with," she says. "It's the drug that's addicting. But it's why you start doing it in the first place that's interesting. A lot of it was being a child actor; I learned to suppress feelings."[1]
Black Eyed Peas and solo career
In 2003, Ferguson took over the lead female vocal duties for the Black Eyed Peas, replacing background singer Kim Hill, who left the group in 2000. Ferguson recorded five songs with the group before she was invited to join them permanently. Ferguson's addition to the band, which had enjoyed underground success until then, helped them quickly grow into mainstream popularity.
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After two hit Black Eyed Peas albums, Ferguson is pursuing a solo career. Her first album, released on September 19, 2006, was entitled The Dutchess. The album's name is a misspelled variant of the former title of Sarah Ferguson the Duchess of York, with whom Ferguson shares a surname and popular nickname. The solo deal does not mean the demise of the Black Eyed Peas, as Ferguson is intending on staying with the group and alternating between the two duties.[citation needed] Music on The Dutchess is similar in style to the Black Eyed Peas, as fellow Peas member will.i.am is the album's executive producer. Ferguson has had three hit songs from The Dutchess including two number one singles: London Bridge and Glamorous. Second single Fergalicous peaked at #2 and was well on its way to reaching #1 had it not been controversially removed from iTunes for several days, hurting its sales in a critical period.
Acting career
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As a child actress, Ferguson appeared on the television program Kids Incorporated for several years with Renee Sandstrom, who would become a fellow member of Wild Orchid. Ferguson's well-scrubbed image on that show presents quite a contrast with the "ghetto-funk" image she has more recently begun to cultivate.
Ferguson was the voice of Sally Brown in two Charlie Brown specials: It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown (1984), and Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown (1985). She also voiced Sally in the 1985 version of The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show.
In March 2005, Ferguson was cast as Stevie Wayne (the role originated by sex symbol Adrienne Barbeau) in the update of John Carpenter's The Fog. She would later leave the role due to creative differences. While rumors surfaced that Charisma Carpenter was replacing her, Selma Blair would eventually get the part. Ferguson's departure proved to be a wise move, as the remake was a box office flop universally panned by critics and fans alike.
In July 2005, Ferguson had a guest role on the Rocket Power special, Reggie's Big Beach Break, on Nickelodeon; she voiced a fictitious pop music star named Shaffika.
In 2006, Ferguson returned to acting, appearing in the film Poseidon, a remake of the 1972 film The Poseidon Adventure, but her role was relatively minor. Ferguson is also due to appear in the feature film Grind House.
Personal life
Ferguson is dating actor Josh Duhamel,[2] who stars in the television show Las Vegas. Ferguson appeared in this series in an episode titled "Montecito Lancers".
Other activities
Ferguson performed at the Pepsi Smash Super Bowl, along with will.i.am, Ludacris, and John Legend.[citation needed]
She appeared on the cover of FHM in January 2005.[citation needed]
Ferguson is featured as No. 36 on Maxim's Hot 100 list for 2006.[3]
Urination incident
In 2005, Ferguson urinated on stage during a performance at San Diego's Street Scene festival. She later commented on the incident: "I had a few drinks before the show, but I didn't think to go to the bathroom before we went onstage. We were jumping around...and my bladder just started."[4][5]
Discography
All regularly released albums and their chart positions in the USA (U.S.), United Kingdom (UK), Canada (CA), Australia (AU), New Zealand (NZ), Germany (GER), Switzerland (SWI), Austria (AT), and Japan (JPN).
Albums
Year Cover Album Chart positions[6] Sales/Certification
US BR UK CAN AUS PL NZ GER SWI AUT JPN
2006 The Dutchess
1st studio album
Released:
September 19, 2006
Formats: CD, Digital download
3 1 27 4 10 34 11 11 11 17 5 U.S. Sales: 1,565,828[7]
U.S. RIAA:Platinum
WW Sales: 2,546,000
Singles
All regularly released singles and their chart positions in the United World Chart (WW), Billboard Hot 100 (US), Ibero-America (Ibero), Latin America (Latin), Brazil (BR), United Kingdom (UK), Canada (CAN), Australia (AUS), New Zealand (NZ), Ireland (IRL), Germany (GER), Switzerland (SWI), Austria (AUT), Lithuania (LT), and worldwide sales/copies (Sales).
Year Cover Single Chart positions[8] Sales
US Ibero Latin BR UK CAN AUS NZ IRL FRA GER SWI AUT PL LT
2006 "London Bridge" 1
Album: The Dutchess
Released: July 18, 2006
Formats: CD, Digital download
1 (3) 3 5 1 3 16 3 1 3 27 3 6 3 6 1 3,000,000 (1,200,000 U.S.)
2006 "Fergalicious"1
Album: The Dutchess
Released: October 19, 2006
Formats: CD, Digital download
2 3 6 1 24 41 51 15 23 69 50 41 3 2,500,000+ (1,806,049+ in U.S.)
2007 "Glamorous"1
Album: The Dutchess
Released: January, 2007
Formats: CD, Digital download
1 19 18 1 478,050 (U.S. Only)
2007 "Big Girls Don't Cry"2
Album: The Dutchess
Released: April 29, 2007
Formats: CD, Digital download
1 Currently active in worldwide charts.
2 To Be Released
Selected filmography
Year Title Role Other notes Genre
1984 It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown Sally Brown Animation/Short/Family/Musical
1985 Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown Sally Brown Animation/Short
1987 Monster In The Closet Lucy Comedy/Horror
1997 An American Vampire Story Fluffy Comedy/Horror
1998 Outside Ozona Girl Comedy/Drama/Horror
2005 Be Cool As herself Comedy
2006 Poseidon Gloria Action-Adventure
2007 Grind House Tammy Segment Planet Terror Horror
Awards and nominations
Year Category Recording Result
Grammy Awards
2004 Best Rap/Sung Collaboration "Where Is the Love?" Nominated
2005 Record of the Year "Let's Get It Started" Nominated
2005 Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group "Let's Get It Started" Won
2006 Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group "Don't Phunk with My Heart" Won
2006 Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal "Don't Lie" Nominated
2006 Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals "Gone Going" Nominated
2006 Best Rap Song "Don't Phunk with My Heart" Nominated
2007 Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal "My Humps" Won
American Music Awards
2003 Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Band/Duo/Group Nominated
2005 Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Band/Duo/Group Won
2006 Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Band/Duo/Group Won
Billboard Music Awards
1997 Best Dance Clip of the Year "Talk to Me" Nominated
1997 Best Dance Clip of the Year by a New Artist "Talk to Me" Nominated
2003 Digital Track of the Year "Where Is the Love?" Nominated
2005 Hot Digital Songs Artist Nominated
MTV Video Music Awards
2004 Best Choreography "Hey Mama" Won
2004 Best Hip Hop Video "Hey Mama" Nominated
2004 Best Dance Video "Hey Mama" Nominated
2005 Best Group Video "Don't Phunk With My Heart" Nominated
2006 Best Hip Hop Video "My Humps" Won
MTV Europe Music Awards
2004 Best Pop Act Won
2005 Best Pop Act Won
2006 Best Group Nominated
People's Choice Awards
2004 Favorite Combined Forces "Where Is the Love?" Nominated
2005 Favorite Group Nominated
2006 Favorite Group Nominated
2007 Favorite Group Nominated
Teen Choice Awards
2005 Choice Party Starter "Don't Phunk with My Heart" Won
2006 Choice Music - Rap Artist Nominated
2006 Choice VCAST Music Artist Nominated
Soul Train Music Awards
2006 Best R&B/Soul Album, Group, Band or Duo "Monkey Business" Won
2006 Best R&B/Soul or Rap Dance Cut "My Humps" Nominated
References
^ http://toronto.24hrs.ca/Entertainment/2006/09/11/1824940-sun.html Toronto.24hrs.ca
^ "Fergie: I'm Not Engaged – Or Pregnant", People, 2007-02-02. Retrieved on 2007-02-18.
^ http://www.maximonline.com/slideshows/index.aspx?slideId=1941&imgCollectId=94 Maximonline.com
^ Rollingstone.com
^ http://www.askmen.com/gossip/fergie/fergie-wee-confession.html Askmen.com
^ 'The Dutchess' chart positions. Mariah-Charts.com
^ http://ukmix.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=38576&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=275 UKmix.org
^ Fergie's Singles chart positions worldwide. MusicSquare.net
External links
Official site
Official website of the Black Eyed Peas
Stacy Ferguson at the Internet Movie Database
Fergie v • d • e[hide]
Albums: The Dutchess
Singles: "London Bridge" · "Fergalicious" · "Glamorous" · "Big Girls Don't Cry (Personal)"
Related Articles: Wild Orchid · The Black Eyed Peas
The Black Eyed Peas v • d • e[hide]
will.i.am · apl.de.ap · Taboo · Fergie
Former members: Sierra Swan · Dante Santiago · Kim Hill
Albums: Behind the Front · Bridging the Gap · Elephunk · Monkey Business · Renegotiations: The Remixes
Singles: "Fallin' Up" · "Joints & Jam" · "Karma" · "What It Is" · "¿Que Dices?" · "Head Bobs" · "BEP Empire" · "Weekends" · "Request + Line" · "Where Is the Love?" · "Shut Up" · "Hey Mama" · "Let's Get It Started" · "The Apl Song" · "Don't Phunk with My Heart" · "Don't Lie" · "My Humps" · "Pump It" · "Like That" · "Mas Que Nada" · "Bebot"
2007-03-19 12:31:49
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Here is some info on Fergie...
Real Name: Stacey Ann Ferguson
B-Day: March 27, 1975
Here is a mini bio on her:
Stacy Ann Ferguson was born on March 27, 1975 in Whittier, California to parents Terri and Pat Ferguson who were of Irish and Scottish descent. When she was a teenager her parents divorced, that was a big challenge for a girl that wanted to be a star. As a child actress, she appeared on the television program "Kids Incorporated" (1984) for several years with Renee Sands. Later, Ferguson was a member of the female trio "Wild Orchid" which she fronted with fellow "Kids Incorporated" (1984) star Renee Sands and Stefanie Ridel. "Wild Orchid" released two albums, but after completing a third album, their record label declined to release it. This prompted an emotional crisis, and Stacy sought therapy. She left the group shortly thereafter. In 2003, she was invited for a part in The Black Eyed Peas' song "Hey Mama". The members of the group were so impressed by Stacy's performance that she became the fourth member of the band. Since then, she's mostly known as "Fergie". In September 2004, Fergie met an American actor Josh Duhamel whom she is currently engaged to. Stacy is extremely successful. According to fans, she's the most popular band member, she's recording her solo album that is due summer 2006. She took part in a Hollywood blockbuster, Poseidon (2006). Fergie is a favorite singer of Quentin Tarantino who invited her for a new movie Grindhouse (2007).
Hope this is what you need!!!!!!
2007-03-19 19:36:52
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