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The Pussycat Dolls are an American pop, hip pop, and R&B, and dance and burlesque ensemble founded by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995. It began as a dance troupe based in Los Angeles, was "re-cast" as a music group in 2003, and expanded in 2005 with a parallel troupe at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The group released their first single in 2004, and have gone on to international commercial success.
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Dance troupe
www.starpulse.com/Music/Pussycat_Dolls/Biography/</ref><ref>http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2005/Apr-08-Fri-2005/weekly/26226584.html</ref> 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.//www.starpulse.com/Music/Pussycat_Dolls/Biography/</ref><ref>http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2005/Apr-08-Fri-2005/weekly/26226584.html</ref> 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.
They secured a Thursday night residency at Los Angeles nightclub The Viper Room, where they stayed from 1995 to 2001. The troupe received wider press coverage in June 1999, when Playboy ran a Pussycat Dolls pictorial, featuring at least seven contemporary members. Three years later, the Dolls moved to The Roxy. The group became internationally popular and was featured in magazines, television specials for MTV and VH1, ad campaigns, and movies. Some of the Pussycat Dolls appeared in the 2003 film Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, dancing to "The Pink Panther Theme".
www.contactmusic.com Contactmusic.com] </ref> However, she did make a cameo appearance in the music video for "Don't Cha". In 2003, Electra formed another burlesque troupe called The Bombshell Babies, which included ex-Dolls Staci Flood and Nadine Ellis.//www.contactmusic.com Contactmusic.com] </ref> However, she did make a cameo appearance in the music video for "Don't Cha". In 2003, Electra formed another burlesque troupe called The Bombshell Babies, which included ex-Dolls Staci Flood and Nadine Ellis.
With the involvement of music producers Jimmy Iovine and Ron Fair, the Pussycat Dolls were re-cast, transformed into a pop and R&B recording group, and became employees of Iovine's label Interscope Records. The only troupe member who remained after the re-casting process was Carmit Bachar.
The Las Vegas show and casino, 2005-present
www.pcdlounge.com/press/articles/22.html http://www.pcdlounge.com/press/articles/22.html] PCDlounge.com </ref> The venue is operated by Pure Management Group, Robin Antin has some involvement, but it is unclear whether Interscope also have a financial interest. The Pussycat Dolls recording group have made occasional appearances. "Special guests" have included: Eva Longoria (April 2005); Nicolette Sheridan (Feb 2006); Pamela Anderson (April 2006); Denise Richards (June 2006); and Tori Spelling (September 2007)<ref>[1]</ref> as well as Pussycat Doll hopeful Chelsea Korka.<ref>http://pcdweb.net/content/?p=170 Chelsea to perform with Melody and Robin</ref> Victoria Beckham will reportedly perform with the Dolls in the near future.<ref>Beckham to be a Pussycat doll? RTE</ref>//www.pcdlounge.com/press/articles/22.html http://www.pcdlounge.com/press/articles/22.html] PCDlounge.com </ref> The venue is operated by Pure Management Group, Robin Antin has some involvement, but it is unclear whether Interscope also have a financial interest. The Pussycat Dolls recording group have made occasional appearances. "Special guests" have included: Eva Longoria (April 2005); Nicolette Sheridan (Feb 2006); Pamela Anderson (April 2006); Denise Richards (June 2006); and Tori Spelling (September 2007)<ref>[2]</ref> as well as Pussycat Doll hopeful Chelsea Korka.<ref>http://pcdweb.net/content/?p=170 Chelsea to perform with Melody and Robin</ref> Victoria Beckham will reportedly perform with the Dolls in the near future.<ref>Beckham to be a Pussycat doll? RTE</ref>
www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/05/pussycat-dolls-casino-opens-stars-flock-to-vegas-for-the-super-bowl-sunday-britneys-secret-weapon/ vegaspopular.com]</ref>//www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/05/pussycat-dolls-casino-opens-stars-flock-to-vegas-for-the-super-bowl-sunday-britneys-secret-weapon/ vegaspopular.com]</ref>
Coincidentally, they appeared twice on the hit TV series Las Vegas. The first appearance was with Vanessa Marcil (Sam) performing with them. The second was when they first became international popstars with "Don't Cha" and performed the song on the show.
Recording group
PCD
In 2003, Nicole Scherzinger, a former member of Popstars winners Eden's Crush, became the group's lead singer. The Pussycat Dolls' musical line-up consisted of Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar, Kimberly Wyatt, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta, and Melody Thornton. 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.
The Pussycat Dolls opened the MTV Asia Awards 2004. 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. The newly-formed recording group's first single was "Sway" from Shall We Dance?, with a music video inspired by the movie.
www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.vnuArtistId=656989&model.vnuAlbumId=730386 Billboard artist chart history]</ref> The group won a Billboard Music Award for "Don't Cha" (Ralphi Rosario mix) as Hot Dance Music/Club Play Single of the Year. The song was also nominated for Top-Selling Single of the Year and Top-Selling Dance Single of the Year.//www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.vnuArtistId=656989&model.vnuAlbumId=730386 Billboard artist chart history]</ref> The group won a Billboard Music Award for "Don't Cha" (Ralphi Rosario mix) as Hot Dance Music/Club Play Single of the Year. The song was also nominated for Top-Selling Single of the Year and Top-Selling Dance Single of the Year.
everyhit.com http://everyhit.com]</ref> A subsequent single, "Buttons" (with rapper Snoop Dogg) reached number three on the UK singles chart;<ref name="everyhit"/> the next single, "I Don't Need a Man" was not as successful. The group's sixth single from the album was "Wait A Minute", released in the U.S. in August 2006.<ref name="Billboard"/>//everyhit.com http://everyhit.com]</ref> A subsequent single, "Buttons" (with rapper Snoop Dogg) reached number three on the UK singles chart;<ref name="everyhit"/> the next single, "I Don't Need a Man" was not as successful. The group's sixth single from the album was "Wait A Minute", released in the U.S. in August 2006.<ref name="Billboard"/>
In 2006, San Francisco-based company Doppelganger (along with Interscope Records) launched the PCD Music Lounge, an interactive website. In late 2006, the Pussycat Dolls were also featured in a commercial for Cingular Wireless along with Ludacris and KoRn.
media.espn.com/ESPNToday/2006/Dec_06/PCDolls_ABC.htm http://media.espn.com/ESPNToday/2006/Dec_06/PCDolls_ABC.htm] Media.espn.com </ref> In 2007, a version of "Right Now" was used as a theme song for the NBA, though the lyrics had been altered.//media.espn.com/ESPNToday/2006/Dec_06/PCDolls_ABC.htm http://media.espn.com/ESPNToday/2006/Dec_06/PCDolls_ABC.htm] Media.espn.com </ref> In 2007, a version of "Right Now" was used as a theme song for the NBA, though the lyrics had been altered.
Future projects
www.realitytvworld.com/news/pussycat-dolls-present-winner-asia-nitollano-not-joining-dolls-5556.php</ref> The album will reportedly feature more vocals from the other Dolls, rather than just Scherzinger.//www.realitytvworld.com/news/pussycat-dolls-present-winner-asia-nitollano-not-joining-dolls-5556.php</ref> The album will reportedly feature more vocals from the other Dolls, rather than just Scherzinger.
Solo careers
From 2005-2007 Scherzinger prepared her debut solo album Her Name Is Nicole, due for release in 2008. Since July 2007 she has released two solo singles: "Whatever U Like" and "Baby Love". Both of these singles failed to make any impact on the US charts, but "Baby Love" made #14 in the U.K. and #5 in Germany.
Jessica Sutta and Ashley Roberts have also appeared on featured tracks from other artists, while Melody Thornton is also preparing her own solo album and releasing her first single around February 2008.
Touring
In 2006, the Pussycat Dolls performed live shows in North America supporting the Black Eyed Peas. As headliners they toured the UK, Europe, Philippines and Malaysia.
www.nme.com/news/nme/23884 http://www.nme.com/news/nme/23884] nme.com </ref>//www.nme.com/news/nme/23884 http://www.nme.com/news/nme/23884] nme.com </ref>
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=17706901&method=full&siteid=66633&headline=the-razz--scots-date-for-dolls--name_page.html The Razz Scots Date For Dolls] Dailyrecord.co.uk </ref> On March 14 2007, the Pussycat Dolls performed at the Manchester Evening News Arena in a concert that was streamed live via MSN Music.//www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=17706901&method=full&siteid=66633&headline=the-razz--scots-date-for-dolls--name_page.html The Razz Scots Date For Dolls] Dailyrecord.co.uk </ref> On March 14 2007, the Pussycat Dolls performed at the Manchester Evening News Arena in a concert that was streamed live via MSN Music.
www.buddytv.com/articles/making-the-band/what-are-they-up-to-aundrea-fi-8590.aspx What Are They Up To? Audrey F.]</ref> They also performed at the UK leg of Live Earth in Wembley Stadium, London.<ref>Live Erarth Saves The World With Mostly Bad Music</ref>//www.buddytv.com/articles/making-the-band/what-are-they-up-to-aundrea-fi-8590.aspx What Are They Up To? Audrey F.]</ref> They also performed at the UK leg of Live Earth in Wembley Stadium, London.<ref>Live Erarth Saves The World With Mostly Bad Music</ref>
Other endeavors
UK "Dolls"
www.mirror.co.uk/3am/tm_headline=dolls-role-for-alesha-&method=full&objectid=18242716&siteid=94762-name_page.html http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/tm_headline=dolls-role-for-alesha-&method=full&objectid=18242716&siteid=94762-name_page.html] Mirror.co.uk </ref>//www.mirror.co.uk/3am/tm_headline=dolls-role-for-alesha-&method=full&objectid=18242716&siteid=94762-name_page.html http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/tm_headline=dolls-role-for-alesha-&method=full&objectid=18242716&siteid=94762-name_page.html] Mirror.co.uk </ref>
www.buddytv.com/articles/pussycat-dolls-present-the-search-for-the-next-doll/pussycat-dolls-present-chelsea-11352.aspx]</ref>//www.buddytv.com/articles/pussycat-dolls-present-the-search-for-the-next-doll/pussycat-dolls-present-chelsea-11352.aspx]</ref>
Television series
www.muchmusic.com/news/story.asp?id=18041 http://www.muchmusic.com/news/story.asp?id=18041] Muchmusic.com </ref> The new member would sing on the next album and tour with the group. The show premiered on The CW, on March 6 2007. It premiered in Australia and the U.K. on April 1. The season finale announced the winner of the show, Asia Nitollano. It was announced in July that Asia Nitollano had decided to pursue a solo career instead.<ref name="Asiaquit"/>//www.muchmusic.com/news/story.asp?id=18041 http://www.muchmusic.com/news/story.asp?id=18041] Muchmusic.com </ref> The new member would sing on the next album and tour with the group. The show premiered on The CW, on March 6 2007. It premiered in Australia and the U.K. on April 1. The season finale announced the winner of the show, Asia Nitollano. It was announced in July that Asia Nitollano had decided to pursue a solo career instead.<ref name="Asiaquit"/>
www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2001320029-2007340399,00.html Pussycat Dolls mark two on TV] The Sun</ref><ref>Pussycat Dolls To Form Girl Group Digital Spy</ref>//www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2001320029-2007340399,00.html Pussycat Dolls mark two on TV] The Sun</ref><ref>Pussycat Dolls To Form Girl Group Digital Spy</ref>
Merchandise
In 2006, Interscope engaged the Californian company BandMerch to distribute a range of merchandise, including clothing and other items, linked through the group's official website.
www.dadsanddaughters.org/ 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.//www.dadsanddaughters.org/ 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.
www.iht.com/articles/2006/04/16/yourmoney/music17.php http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/04/16/yourmoney/music17.php] iht.com </ref>//www.iht.com/articles/2006/04/16/yourmoney/music17.php http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/04/16/yourmoney/music17.php] iht.com </ref>
The Pussycat Dolls will have their own shoe collection retailing in Van Haren stores in the Netherlands this year.
Computer games
www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesims2pets/news.html?sid=6157570 http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesims2pets/news.html?sid=6157570] gamespot.com </ref> It was reported that the Pussycat Dolls appear in character form in the computer game Asphalt 2: Urban GT in November 2006.//www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesims2pets/news.html?sid=6157570 http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesims2pets/news.html?sid=6157570] gamespot.com </ref> It was reported that the Pussycat Dolls appear in character form in the computer game Asphalt 2: Urban GT in November 2006.
Discography
Album
- PCD (2005)
Singles
- 2005: "Don't Cha" (featuring Busta Rhymes)
- 2005: "Stickwitu"
- 2005: "Sway" Please note that this song was never released on single, it was just released as a music video
- 2006: "Beep" (featuring Will.i.am)
- 2006: "Buttons" (featuring Snoop Dogg)
- 2006: "I Don't Need a Man"
- 2006: "Wait a Minute" (featuring Timbaland)
Awards
References
External links
www.cwtv.com/shows/pussycat-dolls Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll]//www.cwtv.com/shows/pussycat-dolls Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll] www.cwtv.com/shows/pussycat-dolls Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll]//www.pcdmusic.com/ PCDMusic.com] - Official website for the recording group. www.cwtv.com/shows/pussycat-dolls Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll]//www.pcdlounge.com/ PCDLounge.com] - Official website for the Las Vegas show.
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