Fergie says fans looking for a follow-up to her 2006 solo debut ‘The Dutchess’ will have to wait still longer. The Black Eyed Peas singer says she’s putting her solo music career on hold for now to spend time with husband Josh Duhamel and the massive job of cleaning out her closet.

“I’ve got a lot on my plate and this year is more about simplifying and really paying attention to the projects that I have on my plate and spending some time with the hubby, you know?” the 36-year-old told Access Hollywood when asked about her future solo album plans last week. “And cleaning out my closet. That’s been a big thing this year – huge for me – purging and splurging… I finally am at the place where I’m letting it go, I’m cleaning things out and I’m starting to make more purchases for myself.”

Fergie announced plans to launch her second fragrance Outspoken Intense last night during an event celebrating Avon’s 125th anniversary. “It’s about that intense feeling I get before going on stage. That moment of adrenaline and being fearless,” the Black Eyed Peas singer said. “I had so much fun developing and launching my first fragrance with Avon, so for my second fragrance, I really wanted to add a little more edge. Outspoken Intense is a provocative blend of sexy confidence and daring femininity that captures the thrill and excitement of being centre stage. You feel an instant electrifying rush – a feeling like no other.”

Auditions for the U.S. version of ‘The X-Factor’ have begun, and Simon Cowell told reporters earlier today that Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas is in line to be a judge on the FOX show. “All I can tell you is that her name was put forward,” Cowell said in a conference call. “But like a lot of other people we’ve spoken to, we have to check out everybody’s availability. There’s a lot of time you have to put into the show, because it’s not a ‘two-day-a-week’ with this. When you’re in the live show, it’s because you’re mentoring the contestant. You’re working five or six days a week.” Read more.