In reply to Truth.

Actually... only partial true. At this time, 3 major distributors remain : Universal / Sony-BMG/ Warner
These distributors still provide production and distribution deals to artists who exceed a certain number of individual sales

The fall of any "major" artist is coming out of pocket to be financially responsible for all marketing / promotion campaigns which usually ensures the same of amount of popularity granted you could afford to continue to be in everyone's face every 5 seconds (a la Beyonce... who has an imprint deal with Sony-BMG, owns all rights and masters to her work but can't afford to sleep to make good on the partnership contract)

Honestly, Fergie had a great run. 2 groups, one solo opportunity, and a celebrity husband/partnership later...

She's fine.