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Pussycat Dolls
The Pussycat Dolls performing in December 2005.
The Pussycat Dolls performing in December 2005.
Background information
Also known as PCD
Origin Los Angeles, California, United States
Genre(s) Pop, dance-pop, R&B
Years active 1995–present (burlesque troupe)
2003–present (music group)
Label(s) A&M, Interscope
Associated acts Girlicious, Eden's Crush, Carmit Bachar
Website www.pcdmusic.com
Members
Nicole Scherzinger (2003-present)
Melody Thornton (2003-present)
Jessica Sutta (2002-present)
Ashley Roberts (2001-present)
Kimberly Wyatt (2003-present)
Former members
Carmit Bachar (1995-2008),[1][2] Carmen Electra, Chelsea Rafanan, Cyia Batten, Erika Le, Staci Flood, Kasey Campbell, Lindsley Allen, Kaya Jones, Rachel Sterling, Nadine Ellis, Rebecca Pickering, Kiva Dawson, Etty Lau Farrell, Erica Gudis, Christina Applegate, Asia Nitollano

The Pussycat Dolls are an American pop/R&B quintet, and dance and burlesque ensemble founded by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure Dance-pop is a style of Electronic dance music and a subgenre of Pop music that evolved from Disco, circa 1981 that combines dance beats with a pop Contemporary R&B (also known as R&B, urban) is a Music genre of western Popular music (predominantly American and Canadian In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music A&M Records is an American Record label owned by Universal Music Group which operates through the Interscope-Geffen-A&M division Interscope Records is an American Record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label Girlicious is an American pop Girl group featuring Natalie Mejia, Nichole Cordova, Chrystina Sayers, and Tiffanie Anderson Eden's Crush was a Girl group based in Los Angeles created on the American Television series Popstars which aired on The Carmit Bachar (born September 4, 1974) is an American Dancer, Singer and Actress. Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente Scherzinger (also known as Nicole Kea, born June 29, 1978) is an American pop singer songwriter Melody Thornton (born September 28, 1984) is an American R&B Singer, Dancer, Songwriter, and occasional model Jessica Lilian Sutta (born May 15, 1982) is an American Dancer, Singer, and Actress. Ashley Maria Roberts (born September 14 1981. is an American Dancer, Singer, and Actress. Kimberly Wyatt (born February 4 1982) is an American Dancer and member of the modern Burlesque pop / R&B Carmit Bachar (born September 4, 1974) is an American Dancer, Singer and Actress. Cyia Batten (born January 26, 1975) is an American Dancer and actress Staci Beth Codorniz Lavine Costa de Souza Flood (born December 10, 1973) is an American singer dancer and model best known for her lead dance roles in the Satellite Party is an Alternative rock band conceived by former Jane's Addiction and Porno for Pyros frontman Perry Farrell following the Christina Applegate (born November 25 1971 is an Emmy Award -winning American actress known for playing Kelly Bundy on the long-running FOX Broadcasting Asia Nitollano (born February 14, 1988 in Mt Vernon New York) is an American Singer, Dancer and model, who The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure Contemporary R&B (also known as R&B, urban) is a Music genre of western Popular music (predominantly American and Canadian A quintet is a group containing five membersIt is commonly associated with musical groups such as a String quintet, or a group of five singers but can be applied to any Burlesque is theatrical entertainment of broad and parodic humor which usually consists of comic skits (and sometimes a strip tease) A musical ensemble is a group of two or more Musicians who perform instrumental or vocal Music. See also, Choreography (literally "dance-writing" from the Greek words "χορεία" (circular dance see chorea) and "γραφή" Robin Antin (born July 6, 1961) is an American choreographer, Music video director actress, clothing designer and The group began as a dance troupe based in Los Angeles, before being "re-cast" as a music group in 2003. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West A musical ensemble is a group of two or more Musicians who perform instrumental or vocal Music. The group released their first single in 2004, and have gone on to international commercial success.

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Dance troupe

Sources claim that Robin Antin began exploring the idea of a modern burlesque troupe in 1993 with her friend Christina Applegate. Robin Antin (born July 6, 1961) is an American choreographer, Music video director actress, clothing designer and Burlesque is theatrical entertainment of broad and parodic humor which usually consists of comic skits (and sometimes a strip tease) Christina Applegate (born November 25 1971 is an Emmy Award -winning American actress known for playing Kelly Bundy on the long-running FOX Broadcasting [3][4] The dance troupe's first performance was in 1995. During this period, they performed with numerous guest vocalists, with a repertoire of 1950s and 1960s pop standards while dressed in lingerie or old-fashioned pin-up costumes. Traditional pop or Classic pop or Standards music denotes in general Western (and particularly American popular music that either wholly predates the advent of Lingerie is a term for fashionable and alluring women's Undergarments It derives from the French word linge, "washables" — as in faire le linge A pin-up girl or pin-up model is a model whose mass-produced pictures see wide appeal as Pop culture. They secured a Thursday night residency at Los Angeles nightclub The Viper Room, where they stayed from 1995 to 2001. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West The Viper Room is a Nightclub located on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California. The troupe received wider press coverage in June 1999, when Playboy ran a Pussycat Dolls pictorial, featuring at least seven contemporary members. Playboy is an American Men's magazine, founded in Chicago Illinois, by Hugh Hefner and his associates which has grown into Playboy Three years later, the Dolls moved to The Roxy. For other people and places named Roxy see Roxy and Roxy Theatre The Roxy Theatre (often just The Roxy) is a famous The group became internationally popular and was featured in magazines, television specials for MTV and VH1, ad campaigns, and movies. MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. VH1 (known as VH-1 Video Hits One from 1985 to 1994 and VH1 Music First until 2003) is an American Cable television Some of the Pussycat Dolls appeared in the 2002 film Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, dancing to "The Pink Panther Theme". Charlie's Angels Full Throttle is a 2003 action / Comedy film the second of the Charlie's Angels cinematic releases " The Pink Panther Theme " is an instrumental composition by Henry Mancini written as the theme for the 1963 film The Pink Panther and subsequently

Along with Applegate, Christina Aguilera and Carmen Electra (who was the group's lead performer for many of their shows) the troupe was featured in a Maxim Magazine shoot in 2002,[5] which increased public interest in them. Christina María Aguilera (born December 18 1980 is an American pop / R&B Singer and Songwriter. Maxim is an international men's magazine based in the United Kingdom and known for its revealing pictorials featuring popular Actresses Following this wider popularity, and with the involvement of music producers Jimmy Iovine and Ron Fair, the Pussycat Dolls were re-cast, transformed into a pop recording group, and became employees of Iovine's label Interscope Records. In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing James Iovine, better known as Jimmy Iovine (born March 11 1952 is a Music producer, Entrepreneur and Chairman of Interscope-Geffen-A&M Ron Fair is a veteran A&R executive Record producer and Songwriter. Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure Interscope Records is an American Record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label The only troupe member who remained after the re-casting process was Carmit Bachar. Carmit Bachar (born September 4, 1974) is an American Dancer, Singer and Actress. Electra, when asked about her lack of involvement with the group's evolution into a pop group, said: "I was part of the Dolls for over two years and did every show with them. . . but financially, I couldn't become part of their new music project. . . It was a sacrifice I couldn't make. "[6] However, she did make a cameo appearance in the music video for "Don't Cha". " Don't Cha " is a 2005 song written by Cee-Lo and Sir Mix A Lot. In late 2003, Electra formed another burlesque troupe called The Bombshell Babies, which included ex-Dolls Staci Flood and Nadine Ellis. Staci Beth Codorniz Lavine Costa de Souza Flood (born December 10, 1973) is an American singer dancer and model best known for her lead dance roles in the

At least one early member of the L. A. dance troupe, Rachel Sterling, made the move to the Las Vegas show. [7]

The Las Vegas show and casino, 2005-present

In parallel to the Pussycat Dolls as a recording R&B act, in April 2005 a resident live show commenced at the "Pussycat Dolls Lounge" adjacent to Pure Nightclub in Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip. Pure is a popular Nightclub at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Caesars Palace, sometimes referred to colloquially as simply Caesars, is a luxury Hotel and Casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise The Las Vegas Strip (also known as The Strip) is an approximately 4 mile (6 This show contains eight "cast members" who continue the burlesque-style show which began in Los Angeles in 1995. The cast includes vocalist Jamie Preston[8], Cindy[8], Hayley[8], Amanda Nowak[8], Laurel[8], Alicia[8] and Jamie Ruiz from Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious has recently joined the group[9]. The Pussycat Dolls Present Girlicious is the second and final season of Pussycat Dolls Present, in which young aspiring female singers/dancers compete in order to Former dolls include Mallory[10] Jen[10], Loreli[10], Victoria[10], Rosa[10], Marcea[10], Rita[10], Jessica Lea[11], Rachel Sterling[11] and Laura Diane[11] between others. The venue is operated by Pure Management Group, Robin Antin has some involvement, but it is unclear whether Interscope also has a financial interest. The Pussycat Dolls recording group have made occasional appearances.

In February 2007, Caesars Palace opened the Pussycat Dolls Casino located across from the Pussycat Dolls Lounge. February 2007 is the second month of the year It began on a Thursday and 28 days later ended on a Wednesday. It features "Dolls-style" decor and attire for the gaming staff, waitresses and dancers. [12]

Guest Dolls

In 2003, Lucy Liu, Drew Barrymore, and Cameron Diaz — then starring in Charlie's Angels — did a guest spot with the Dolls. Lucy Alexis Liu ( born December 2, 1968) is an American actress. Drew Blyth Barrymore (born February 22 1975 is an American actress and Film producer. Cameron Michelle Díaz (born August 30 1972 is a Golden Globe - BAFTA - and SAG -Award nominated U This article is about the original 2000 film For the 2003 sequel see Charlie's Angels Full Throttle Charlie's Angels is a 2000 After Electra's departure, "Special guests" have often been utilized in the dance troupe shows, including: Christina Aguilera (May 2002) Jaime Pressly (June 2004); Vivica A. Fox (August 2004); Eva Longoria (April 2005); Kelly Osbourne (January 2006); Nicolette Sheridan (February 2006); Salma Hayek (March 2006); Pamela Anderson (April 2006); Denise Richards (June 2006); Jennifer Aniston (November 2006); Kelly Rowland (January 2007); Tori Spelling (September 2007); Meagan Good (December 2007); Paris Hilton (February 2008):[13] and Audrina Patridge (March 2008) as well as Pussycat Doll hopeful Chelsea Korka. Christina María Aguilera (born December 18 1980 is an American pop / R&B Singer and Songwriter. Jaime Elizabeth Pressly (born July 30, 1977) is an American Golden Globe Award -nominated Emmy Award -winning Actress Vivica Anjanetta Fox (born July 30, 1964) is an American actress Eva Jacqueline Longoria Parker (born March 15 1975 is a Golden Globe Award -nominated American Film and Television Actress. Kelly Michelle Lee Osbourne (born October 27, 1984) is an English Television personality, Singer, award winning actress Nicollette Sheridan (born November 21, 1963) is a Golden Globe -nominated British -born American Actress. Salma Hayek Jiménez (born September 2, 1966) is a Mexican and American Pamela Denise Anderson (born July 1 1967 is a Canadian -born actress, Sex symbol, glamour model, producer, Author, and Denise Lee Richards (born on February 17 1971 the daughter of Joni a Coffee shop owner and Irv Richards a Telephone engineer Jennifer Joanna Aniston (born February 11 1969 is an American Film and television actress. Kelendria "Kelly" Trene Rowland (born February 11 1981 is an American R&B Singer-songwriter, Dancer, and actress, Victoria Davey "Tori" Spelling (born May 16, 1973) is an American actress. Meagan Monique Good (born August 8 1981 is an American film and television actress Audrina Cathleen Patridge (born May 9 1985) is an American reality television personality best known as one of the cast members along Chelsea Korka (born June 10, 1986) is an American pop singer and former Beauty pageant queen [14] Victoria Beckham will reportedly perform with the Dolls in 2008, and a performance with Lil' Kim was put on hold due to the rapper's personal issues and was rescheduled for summer 2008. Victoria Caroline Beckham (née Adams; born 17 April 1974 is an English pop Singer, Songwriter, Dancer turned Fashion [15]

Coincidentally, the Dolls appeared twice on the hit TV series Las Vegas. A television program (US television programme (UK or television show (U Las Vegas is an American Television series that aired on NBC from September 22, 2003 to February 15, 2008 The first appearance was with Vanessa Marcil and Nikki Cox's characters performing with them. Vanessa Marcil (born October 15, 1968) is an American Actress known for her roles in the long-running Soap opera General Nicole Avery "Nikki" Cox (born June 2, 1978) is an American actress known mostly for her roles on the Television series The second was when they first became international popstars with "Don't Cha" and performed the song on the show.

Recording group

PCD

Main article: PCD (album)

In 2003, Nicole Scherzinger, a former member of Popstars winners Eden's Crush, became the group's lead singer. PCD is the debut album by American Girl group the Pussycat Dolls, released by A&M Records on September 13 Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente Scherzinger (also known as Nicole Kea, born June 29, 1978) is an American pop singer songwriter Popstars is an international Reality television program and a precursor to the Idol series Eden's Crush was a Girl group based in Los Angeles created on the American Television series Popstars which aired on The The Pussycat Dolls' musical line-up consisted of Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar, Kimberly Wyatt, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta, and Melody Thornton. Carmit Bachar (born September 4, 1974) is an American Dancer, Singer and Actress. Kimberly Wyatt (born February 4 1982) is an American Dancer and member of the modern Burlesque pop / R&B Ashley Maria Roberts (born September 14 1981. is an American Dancer, Singer, and Actress. Jessica Lilian Sutta (born May 15, 1982) is an American Dancer, Singer, and Actress. Melody Thornton (born September 28, 1984) is an American R&B Singer, Dancer, Songwriter, and occasional model By the time the recording group were launched, their stage costumes were developed to bear various branding and "PCD" logos, which preceded the sales of a branded clothing range and other merchandise (via websites and at performances). Their repertoire was expanded to include new Pop/R&B songs, with hit producers and guest rappers, while still retaining some of the pop standards from their earlier incarnation. Traditional pop or Classic pop or Standards music denotes in general Western (and particularly American popular music that either wholly predates the advent of

The Pussycat Dolls opened the MTV Asia Awards 2004. The biannual MTV Asia Awards is the Asian equivalent of the Australian MTV Australia Awards. In September and October 2004, the soundtrack CDs for the films Shark Tale and Shall We Dance? were released, each containing a song by the Pussycat Dolls. Shark Tale is a 2004 CGI comedy produced by DreamWorks Animation. Shall We Dance? is an American motion picture released in 2004. The newly-formed recording group's first single was "Sway" from Shall We Dance?, with a music video inspired by the movie. " Sway " is the English version of " ¿Quién será? " a 1953 mambo song by Mexican composer and bandleader Pablo Beltrán Ruiz

In 2005, the Dolls received their first hit single, "Don't Cha"; a cover of the Tori Alamaze single featuring rapper Busta Rhymes was released in May. " Don't Cha " is a 2005 song written by Cee-Lo and Sir Mix A Lot. Tori Alamaze (born July 7, 1977) is an American singer best known as a Backing vocalist for the hip hop duo OutKast. Trevor George Smith Jr, (born May 20 1972 better known as Busta Rhymes, is an American actor and Musician of Jamaican descent The song went to number one in multiple countries and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. See Billboard (Turkish magazine Billboard is a weekly American Magazine devoted to the Music industry [16] The group won a Billboard Music Award for "Don't Cha" (Ralphi Rosario mix) as Hot Dance Music/Club Play Single of the Year. See Billboard (Turkish magazine Billboard is a weekly American Magazine devoted to the Music industry Billboard 's Hot Dance Club Play chart (also known as Club Play Singles, and formerly known as Hot Dance Music/Club Play and Hot Dance/Disco The song was also nominated for Top-Selling Single of the Year and Top-Selling Dance Single of the Year.

The single was followed by the group's debut album, PCD. PCD is the debut album by American Girl group the Pussycat Dolls, released by A&M Records on September 13 It debuted at number five on the Billboard 200. The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard [16] The album spawned six more singles. The ballad "Stickwitu" was another top five in the US,[16] selling over three million digital downloads and CDs worldwide. " Stickwitu " is the second single from the Pussycat Dolls ' debut album PCD. Their third single, "Beep", which featured rapper will.i.am, did not perform as successfully as the previous two singles but still went to number one internationally. " Beep " is the third single released by American recording group the Pussycat Dolls ' from their Debut album PCD William James Adams Jr (born March 15, 1975 in Los Angeles California, USA) better known by his Stage name will [17] A subsequent single, "Buttons" (with rapper Snoop Dogg) reached number three on the UK singles chart;[17] the next single, "I Don't Need a Man" was not as successful. " Buttons " is a song written by Sean Garrett, Jamal Jones Jason Perry and Nicole Scherzinger for the Pussycat Dolls ' debut album Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr (born October 20 1971 His mother nicknamed him " Snoopy " as a child because of the way he dressed and because of his love of The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official UK Charts Company (OCC on behalf of the British record industry " I Don't Need a Man " is the fifth single released from the Pussycat Dolls ' debut album PCD (2005 The group's sixth single from the album was "Wait a Minute", released in the U. " Wait a Minute " is the sixth and final single to be taken from the Pussycat Dolls ' debut album PCD. S. in August 2006. [16]

In 2006, San Francisco-based company Doppelganger (along with Interscope Records) launched the PCD Music Lounge, an interactive website. The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city In late 2006, the Pussycat Dolls were also featured in a commercial for Cingular Wireless along with Ludacris and KoRn. AT&T Mobility LLC (usually branded AT&T, and formerly named Cingular Wireless LLC) is the wholly owned wireless subsidiary of AT&T Inc Korn, occasionally typeset as KoЯn or KoRn, is an American Nu metal band from Bakersfield California, and is often credited with popularizing

The group received a Grammy nomination on December 7, 2006, in the Best Pop Performance By a Duo or Group category for their hit ballad "Stickwitu". The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal has been awarded since 1966 A ballad is a Poem usually set to Music; thus it often is a story told in a Song. Later that month, the group was selected to perform for the introduction for ABC's coverage of the NBA. ABC's Coverage of the NBA, known as NBA Sunday on ABC since 2007, is a weekly presentation of National Basketball Association [18] In 2007, a version of "Right Now" was used as a theme song for the NBA, though the lyrics had been altered. " Right Now " is an uptempo 1962 Jazz / pop song with music by Herbie Mann and lyrics by Carl Sigman.

On March 8, 2008, Carmit Bachar left the group, confirming the news by posting a blog on the group's official website. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Carmit Bachar (born September 4, 1974) is an American Dancer, Singer and Actress. [19] The Pussycat Dolls are said to be continuing as a five-piece.

On March 10, 2008, the Pussycat Dolls performed for US troops in Kuwait for Operation Myspace. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The State of Kuwait ( دولة الكويت IPA [dawlatt̪ alkuwajt̪]) is a sovereign Arab Emirate on the coast of the Persian Gulf, enclosed [20] They sang all of their singles. In the abscence of Bachar, her vocal parts were performed in various songs by Thornton, Roberts or Sutta.

As stated in one of Ashley Roberts blog, the Pussycat Dolls have recently finished performing their show with songs from their first album in St. Petersburg, Russia

Doll Domination

Main article: Doll Domination

The second studio album from the Pussycat Dolls is scheduled for release on September 16,[21] with tracks produced by Timbaland, Cee-Lo Green, Sean Garrett, Scott Storch, Darkchild, Kara DioGuardi, Fernando Garibay, Lady GaGa, Ryan Tedder, Mark Taylor,Taio Cruz,[22] and others. Ashley Maria Roberts (born September 14 1981. is an American Dancer, Singer, and Actress. Saint Petersburg ( tr: Sankt-Peterburg,) is a city and a federal subject of Russia located on the Neva River Doll Domination is the second Studio album from the Pussycat Dolls, released on September 23, 2008. Timothy Z Mosley (born March 10, 1971) better known by his Stage name Timbaland, is an American Record producer, Sean Garrett is an American Singer, Songwriter and Record producer. Scott Storch (born December 16 1973) is a Canadian Record producer. Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins (born July 29 1977 in Pleasantville New Jersey) is a Grammy Award -winning Songwriter, Kara Elizabeth DioGuardi (born December 9, 1970) is an American Songwriter, Record producer, and Singer who has Fernando Garibay is a music producer/writer who has worked with artists such as Paris Hilton, Enrique Iglesias, Paradiso Girls ( Chelsea Korka Ryan Benjamin Tedder (born June 26, 1979) is an American Singer, and Grammy nominated Mark Taylor may refer to Mark Taylor (actor, Canadian television actor ( Drop the Beat) Mark Taylor (cricketer, Australian Taio Cruz (Pronounced Ty-O-Cruise is a Nigerian British, producer, Songwriter, Singer and performing artist [23] One of the songs recently recorded is a ballad called "Psycho", produced by Ron Fair. A short video shows Scherzinger and Fair in the studio singing the song. The vocals can be heard in the audio come from Scherzinger and Thornton. [24] Two other confirmed tracks are "Bottle Pop" and "Away". [25] On May 20, the Pussycat Dolls performed their new single "When I Grow Up" for the first time live on Jimmy Kimmel Live [26][27] and again at the MTV Movie Awards on June 1. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held " When I Grow Up " is a Dance-pop song written by American Songwriters Rodney Jerkins, Theron Thomas and Timothy Thomas Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night Talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. The MTV Movie Awards is a film awards show presented annually on MTV ( Music Television) Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected [28] The song was released on May 27th 2008. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [29] Other promotions include hosting the 2008 Maxim Hot 100 on VH1 on the position number seventeen. Maxim is an international men's magazine based in the United Kingdom and known for its revealing pictorials featuring popular Actresses VH1 (known as VH-1 Video Hits One from 1985 to 1994 and VH1 Music First until 2003) is an American Cable television [30] On May 28 they confirmed in a radio interview that one of the tracks from the album is titled "In Person", and that it has a '60's vibe, a la Tina Turner. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock; November 26, 1939) is an eight time Grammy Award -winning American [31] Timbaland will be the executive producer of the album. [32]

Solo careers

From 2005-2007, Scherzinger prepared her debut solo album Her Name Is Nicole, as of March 2008 there is no confirmed release date for the album. Her Name Is Nicole is the first solo album by American R&B singer Nicole Scherzinger, lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls. Between July and December 2007 she released four solo singles. Each of these failed to make any impact on the U. S. charts, but "Baby Love" charted well in Europe and Brazil. " Baby Love " is a pop – R&B song written by American singer Nicole Scherzinger, Kara DioGuardi, Keith Harris and Scherzinger has also appeared as a guest vocalist on other artists' recordings (see Nicole Scherzinger discography). This is the discography of American pop / R&B singer Nicole Scherzinger Albums Singles Featured singles

In 2007, Thornton appeared on rapper Jibbs third single "Go Too Far". Jovan Campbell (born November 13 1990 better known by his Stage name Jibbs, is an American rapper. Go Too Far is the third single of hip hop rapper Jibbs off the album Jibbs featuring Jibbs. In many interviews Thornton reveals she is always working on solo material with hopes of future releases.

Sutta has also appeared on tracks from Paul Van Dyk ("White Lies" 2007) and Dave Aude ("Make It Last" 2007). Paul van Dyk (born Matthias Paul; in Eisenhüttenstadt, Brandenburg, Germany) is one of the world's leading electronic dance music DJs Dave Audé is a house DJ Remixer and producer He has done remix production for musicians such as Sting, Barenaked Ladies, Kelly Clarkson

On March 28, 2008, the former member Carmit Bachar talked with E! about her solo album planned for release in 2009. Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common E! Entertainment Television (or simply E!) is an American Cable television and Direct broadcast satellite network [33]

Touring

Pussycat Dolls in Dublin at the Meteor Music Awards
Pussycat Dolls in Dublin at the Meteor Music Awards

In 2006, the Pussycat Dolls performed live shows in North America supporting the Black Eyed Peas. Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland. The Meteor Ireland Music Awards (colloquially called "The Meteors") are the national Music Awards of Ireland. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Black Eyed Peas is an American hip hop group from Los Angeles. As headliners they toured the UK, Europe, Philippines and Malaysia. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and

On August 8, 2006, after a Dolls concert in Kuala Lumpur, their concert promoter, Absolute Entertainment, was charged with flouting Malaysian decency laws. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Kuala Lumpur (ˈkwɑːləlʊmˈpʊər Malay /kwɑlɑlʊmpʊ/ and locally /kwɑləlʊmpɔ/ or even /kɔlɔmpɔ/ or often abbreviated as K The Malay Mail quoted Culture Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Mohamad Arif Abdul Rahman as saying: "I believe the way the Pussycat Dolls behaved onstage amounted to gross indecency". The Malay Mail is a Malaysian Newspaper first published in December 1896 in the Federated Malay States, making it the first daily to appear in The charge was settled by paying a fine of RM5000 (US$1358). [34]

From November 2006 to January 2007, the Pussycat Dolls embarked on their European Tour with Rihanna as the opening act. January 2007 is the first month of that year It began on a Monday and 31 days later ended on a Wednesday. Rihanna (pronounced /riːˈɑːnə/ born Robyn Rihanna Fenty; February 20 1988 is a Barbadian singer, model and Fashion designer [35] On March 14, 2007, the Pussycat Dolls performed at the Manchester Evening News Arena in a concert that was streamed live via MSN Music.

The Pussycat Dolls also toured North America as a support act for Christina Aguilera's Back to Basics Tour, along with Danity Kane and NLT. Christina María Aguilera (born December 18 1980 is an American pop / R&B Singer and Songwriter. Back to Basics Tour was a Concert tour to support Christina Aguilera 's third album Back to Basics. Danity Kane is an American R&B and pop Girl group signed to Bad Boy Records, first established in 2005 [36] They also performed at the Cokelive Festival, In Bucharest, Romania and at the UK leg of Live Earth in Wembley Stadium, London. Bucharest ( Romanian: Bucureşti) is the Capital city, industrial and commercial centre of Romania. Romania ( dated: Rumania, Roumania Running order In order of appearance: SOS Allstars (with drummers Roger Taylor of Queen, Taylor Hawkins of Live Earth is an annual event developed to to combat climate change. Wembley Stadium is a Stadium in Wembley, located in the London Borough of Brent in London, England. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. [37]

Other endeavors

Television series

In April 2006, The New York Times reported that Interscope executives were working to produce their own reality TV series, overseen by the producers of America's Next Top Model and McG, the director of the Charlie's Angels films. America's Next Top Model (often shortened to Top Model or abbreviated as ANTM) is a Reality television show in which a number of women compete This article is about the original 2000 film For the 2003 sequel see Charlie's Angels Full Throttle Charlie's Angels is a 2000 The show, entitled Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll would search for a new member for the troupe. Pussycat Dolls Present The Search for the Next Doll is the first season of Pussycat Dolls Present that premiered on March 6, 2007 on The [38] The new member would sing on the next album and tour with the group. The show premiered on The CW, on March 6 2007. The CW Television Network ( The CW) is a Television network in the United States launched at the beginning of the 2006-2007 television season. It premiered in Australia and the UK on April 1. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne The season finale announced the winner of the show to be Asia Nitollano. Asia Nitollano (born February 14, 1988 in Mt Vernon New York) is an American Singer, Dancer and model, who It was announced in July that Asia Nitollano had decided to pursue a solo career instead.

A second season of the show kicked off on February 18, 2008. Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Instead of being titled Search for the Next Doll 2, the new series is titled Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious. The Pussycat Dolls Present Girlicious is the second and final season of Pussycat Dolls Present, in which young aspiring female singers/dancers compete in order to Unlike the previous series which tried to find a new member to join the Dolls, the second series is auditioning girls to become part of a new 3 member all-female group, Girlicious. Girlicious is an American pop Girl group featuring Natalie Mejia, Nichole Cordova, Chrystina Sayers, and Tiffanie Anderson However, on the show's finale, it was revealed that Girlicious would be a quartet. [39][40]

As of February 2008, as part of the promotion for the TV series, The CW have sponsored Stardoll. com, a virtual paperdoll website, to include images of the members of the PCD recording group for interactive "Dress-Up" in PCD logo clothes. The term virtual is a concept applied in many fields with somewhat differing connotations and also differing denotations Paper dolls are figures cut out of paper with separate clothes usually held onto the dolls by folding tabs Dress-Up is a game played mainly by girls It involves dressing up usually to impersonate someone This site is aimed at girls aged seven to seventeen. [41]

The Pussycat Dolls had re-recorded "Don't Cha" in Simlish for inclusion in the computer game The Sims 2 Pets. Simlish is a fictional language featured in Maxis ' Sim series of games The Sims 2 Pets is the fourth Expansion pack in The Sims 2 series of games, as well as a stand-alone game for several consoles [42] They also appeared in character form in the computer game Asphalt 2: Urban GT in November 2006. Asphalt Urban GT is a racing Video game for the Nintendo DS and the Nokia N-Gage handheld Video game consoles.

Merchandise

In 2006, Interscope engaged the California company BandMerch to distribute a range of merchandise, including clothing and other items, linked through the group's official website. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean.

In a merchandising agreement with Interscope in 2006, toy manufacturer Hasbro had plans for a line of dolls modelled after the Pussycat Dolls, and reportedly aimed at six to nine-year-olds. Hasbro ( is an American Toy company It is one of the largest toy makers in the world second only to the toy giant Mattel. The groups Dads and Daughters and Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood successfully lobbied the company to scrap the plan because they felt that the Pussycat Dolls would have been inappropriate for children, due to the overtly sexual nature of the Pussycat Dolls' songs, videos and live shows.

They also negotiated a deal with Estée Lauder for a Pussycat Dolls line of cosmetics under the Stila brand. History Stila was founded in 1994 by celebrity makeup artist Jeanine Lobell. [43]

The Pussycat Dolls will have their own shoe collection retailing in Van Haren stores in the Netherlands this year.

Discography

Main article: Pussycat Dolls discography

Awards

See also

References

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