Music Legends: will.i.am- The Black Eyed Peas, Tash, & Sterling Hampton IV at The Hollyshorts Film Festival Music Video Show:
Music Legend: will.i.am: the lead singer of The Black Eyed Peas said that he “will be working for NASA on a mission to the Moon in 2027, and will be teaching (Music Production) people on a Colony on the Moon in 2028!” You can see all of this for yourself on this video show that I filmed during the Q & A- “Believe it or Not!” Read below for more details, and watch the video.
Earlier today The Oscar-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival featured a dedicated Music Video category and screening block showcasing exceptional short-form musical storytelling, that is now running its 22nd annual edition through August 22, 2026, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
The 2026 HollyShorts Film Festival music video lineup featured an eclectic mix of major recording artists, ranging from animated indie tracks to legendary rock anthems, along with Q & A that gave people the opportunity to ask questions, and meet these legendary artists in person!
Anthrax is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the “Big Four” of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth, and Slayer. 
The current lineup of Anthrax consists of lead vocalist Joey Belladonna, rhythm guitarist Scott Ian, bassist Frank Bello, drummer Charlie Benante, and lead guitarist Jonathan Donais. There was official music videos with a runtime of 7 minutes or less, with the best one that was a Feature Screening of high-profile showcases like the music video block featuring: Tash “Attention Is a Drug” (Remix) by TASH, co-directed by will.i.am and Sterling Hampton IV, and documentary directed by Sean Kantrowitz, alongside star-studded Q&A panels: 
Tash – a standout emcee of legendary ‘90s west coast hip-hop group Tha Alkaholiks – serves up an incisively witty critique of society’s obsession with social media in the music video for “Attention is a Drug (Remix), featuring an all-star lineup of hip-hop luminaries including: Xzibit, King T, J-Ro and E-Swift of Tha Alkaholiks, Defari, King Tech, will.i.am, and Q-Tip (A Tribe Called Quest), Sway Calloway, and of course: Tash. 
The lead singer of the Black Eyed Peas: will.i.am is the Co-Director and has a important role in this documentary. The Black Eyed Peas won the Grammy Award for “I Gotta Feeling ” for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, which was the first song in digital history to sell over 7 million digital copies in the United States, and holds the record as the most downloaded song on iTunes of all time! This also makes it the highest selling digital as well as non-charity single in the US ever, making them one of the world’s best-selling groups of all time!
During The Q & A – right after all the movies premiered, will.i.am said that he now teaches music production and new technology at Arizona State University, and now serves as a professor of practice at Arizona State University (ASU). He teaches an undergraduate course focused on artificial intelligence called “The Agentic Self”.
will.i.am went on to say that he “will be working for NASA on a mission to the Moon in 2027, and will be teaching people on a Colony on the Moon in 2028!” You can see all of this for yourself on this video show that I filmed during the Q & A- “Believe it or Not!”
On this show you can watch 2 short segments from the Q & A, that was right after the music videos. You can watch will.i.am as I described above, and also watch Tash.
will.i.am was interviewed on our show a few times, has done promo spots for our TV Shows: Entertainment & Sports Today and Entertainment Today, and was interviewed by our Superstar Reporter, and Tenor Singer extraordinaire: Greg Pyatt, during the CES Convention in Las Vegas. You can see will.i.am in the above and below photos with Entertainment Today TV Producer: Steve Taylor on the right of the photos: 
Rico Smith, better known by his stage name Tash, is an American rapper. He is most known for his work as a member of the West Coast hip hop group, Tha Alkaholiks alongside J-Ro and E-Swift. Tash has released two solo albums, Rap Life (1999) and Control Freek (2009), and worked on five albums with Tha Alkaholiks. 
Tha Alkaholiks started touring with famed hip hop artists such as Ice Cube, and even inked a record deal with Loud/RCA, and had a big Billboard Hot 100 hit with “Hip Hop Drunkies” featuring Ol’ Dirty Bastard, which is their most successful recording of all time. You can see Tash in the above and below photos with Steve Taylor on the left of the photos: 
Sterling Hampton IV is an American film director, photographer, producer, and composer from Southern California. Recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient (2025), Webby Honoree/Nominee and x4 Telly Award Winner; he is the CEO and Founder of Clash of the Artistic Minds (COTAM). Hampton is best known for his films, “Kylie” and “Merman” which screened at Sundance, Tribeca, AFI and Urbanworld. His roots are in documentary and narrative filmmaking. Hampton has directed and produced commercial projects for companies like Mercedes, LG and Honeywell x Xupermask. His creative endeavors also extend to music videos for various musical artists such as The Black Eyed Peas and Will.i.am. He not only directs, produces, colors, sound mixes and edits his own films, but also composes his own music for his original films.
The official music video for Jack White’s “Archbishop Harold Holmes”—directed by Gilbert Trejo and starring the Award Winning Actor: John C. Reilly as an electric preacher—was featured as an official selection in the music video lineup. John gives an excellent performance as the eponymous self-aggrandizing religious figure, delivering his sermon to a congregation of followers who may or may not exist.
John Christopher Reilly (born May 24, 1965) is an American actor. A character actor, he is known for his work with leading and supporting roles in both independent films and major studio features. The recipient of various accolades, Reilly is one of only two people to have been nominated for an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Academy Award, and a Tony Award (EGOT) without winning any.
John C. Reilly started his career in the late 1980s, gaining recognition for his supporting roles in Casualties of War (1989), Days of Thunder (1990), Hard Eight (1996), Boogie Nights (1997), Magnolia (1999), Gangs of New York (2002) and The Aviator (2004). For his performance in the musical film Chicago (2002), he received nominations for the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Greater recognition came from Reilly’s roles in comedy films Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007), and Step Brothers (2008), in addition to his role as Dr. Steve Brule in the Adult Swim comedy series Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007–2010) and spinoff Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule (2010–2016). He provided the voice of the titular character in the Wreck It Ralph films (2012–2018). He starred in the independent films Cyrus (2010), We Need to Talk About Kevin, and Carnage (both 2011), The Lobster (2015), The Sisters Brothers and Stan & Ollie (both 2018). For his portrayal of comedian Oliver Hardy in the latter, he received critical acclaim and awards nominations. 
In the below photo you can see one of the Sponsors of the Hollyfest Film Festival: Cotrini Skincare, with Left to Right: Tash, will.i.am, and the owners of Cotrini Skincare: Camilo Triana and Christopher Kelsey: 
Notable Entries: Past and present selections feature major artistic collaborations, directorial debuts from prominent filmmakers and musicians, and global entries competing for the Best Music Video award:
Gorillaz – “The Mountain The Moon Cave & The Sad God” Wet Leg – “Pokemon” (Directed by Elliott Arndt) Kanya Iwana – “I Choose Today” (Music video showcase) Carpenter Brut – The Misfits / The Rebels: Vintage anime for Carpenter Brut’s music video for the song : The Misfits/ The Rebels. Weval – Open Up That Door. Featured electronic music visual selection. Full Circle Boys – “CGI” (Directed by Keone Richard Madrid. Christmas Ambulance Béla Tarr Muddy: A music video for Sophie Power’s song: “muddy” Jeff Hilliard – Love Myself.
Addicted to It – stars Jeff Marx: Dace thought “unplugging” would be a walk in the park, but when his phone comes to life and chases him down, he learns that he just might be a little bit… addicted to it.
MerryGo: A HERo is called to protect The Rapper from a fowl flock of fiendish fighters, culminating in a surprising twist. Starring: Jessica Monore, Defacto Thezpian, Rob Foster.
The Macks – Dually of Man x The Modern Grape: The Macks receive an invitation to attend dinner at the home of a rich and powerful…ghoul…man. Will the fellas make it out alive? Starring: The Macks, & Harrison Skopes.
Jeriflex – “I Choose Today” – An artist emerges from darkness, turning their shadow into light. Starring: Jeriflex. 
Above and below you can see a few photos taken during the Q & A, and on the red carpet with the Producers, Directors, performers, and Artists: 
I like to dedicate this show to our Entertainment & Sports Today and Entertainment Today Superstar TV Reporter, and Tenor Singer extraordinaire: Greg Pyatt, who interviewed will.i.am during the CES Convention in Las Vegas! & on that very same day, Greg also interviewed the late Beatles legend: John Lennon’s former wife: Yoko Ono!
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