*Beyonce and Pharrell Williams are rumored to be on a shortlist of artists chosen by Prince William and Prince Harry to perform at a charity concert in London next year to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of their mother, Princess Diana.
Other artists reportedly in consideration include Madonna, The Killers, Kylie Minogue, George Michael and Elton John. The concert is scheduled to take place at the new Wembley Stadium on July 1.
Pharrell and Prince William first met each other in July at The Audi Polo charity tournament. At the time, Pharrell hinted that a big charity project was in the works between the two of them. He told MTV-UK: “We had a chat and talked about some interesting things, but I can't get into it because it's business and the paperwork isn't done yet.”
In other Pharrell news, the producer is defending himself against skateboard enthusiasts who question the authenticity of his self-imposed nickname “Skateboard P.”
Apparently, t-shirts were printed last year that read: “Pharrell Can’t Skate.” Some fans of the sport also accused him of exploiting the industry to increase his street cred.
Pharrell tells the New York Post that his new moniker was meant to shine a light on the sport, not misuse it.
“I never said I was going to skate,” he says. “I can't see why anyone would ever be mad at me for helping to push the door open for everybody else. It really influenced a big part of my life, just like music did.
"I learned jazz progressions in band, and I gave entirely back to that world. I go and speak in high school, colleges - Oxford once, Harvard twice. It's not a new thing for me to give back. I just give back in every way shape and form."
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