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Black Eyed Peas have abruptly cancelled their Las Vegas residency that was due to start next month.
The chart-topping band were lined up to perform at Planet Hollywood's PH Live with shows due to begin on 15 February.
But the group behind hits including My Humps, Boom Boom Pow, and Let's Get It Started took to social media on Monday to share their cancellation news.
The band, which consists of Will.i.am, Apl.de.ap and Taboo, announced via Instagram Stories, "To our dearest Peabodies.
"It is with a heavy heart that, in light of current circumstances, our Las Vegas shows will not be moving forward as planned."
The announcement continued, "Ticket providers will issue full refunds automatically. Stay tuned for updates on future performances by following us - we can't wait to see you again."
The trio, who previously performed alongside Fergie, were due to play 15 shows at the venue, with dates stretching across February and March.
They announced the residency last September, with Will telling fans they should expect a feast of the senses.
He said at the time, "We draw inspiration from Disney rides, Las Vegas shows, concerts, AI and technology. We will reinvent how we perform, creating an interactive show, a journey to 3008 that is both a concert and play."
The cancellation was announced amid ongoing wildfires which have been destroying neighbourhoods in Los Angeles since 7 January.
Over 17,000 buildings have been damaged or destroyed and on Monday authorities warned that fresh damage could be unleashed as high winds were forecast in the Californian city.