Melody Thornton, a former member of the Pussycat Dolls, turned up at the Los Angeles Lakers VS Los Angeles Clippers game this past Sunday to perform the US national anthem. Now that the PCD era is a thing of the past for Melody, the singer is currently working in the studio on her debut solo album. A song of hers, called “Love Gun”, actually leaked on the internet back in September 2010 but there’s been no news of her until now. The anthem gig was good promotion for her with the presenter announcing that Melody was a former member of PCD and that she was working on a solo album. As for her rendition of the anthem, it was good but not the best I’ve heard it done.
Melody Thornton – US National Anthem – Video
The singers family is apparently not too into her career, especially the dress-code which she has during her photo-shoots, videos, concerts and what not. This is what Nichole Scherzinger had to say on the matter: “I still listen to my mom and my grandfather is a priest! They weren’t too excited when they saw the covers of magazines where my back was nude, and when I did the ‘Hush Hush’ video, my mother was like:, ‘Oh my goodness, I can’t believe you were at the bathtub, almost. so bare.’” Unfortunately, thats what sells these days and Nicole Scherzinger is just conforming to it. What kind of success would Pussycat Dolls have if she didnt?
While you are here check Nicole Scherzinger’ performance on Capital FMs Jingle Bell Ball
Nicole Scherzinger Jingle Bell Ball Performance Video
Four songs were covered on this weeks episode of Glee. Jane Lynch and guest star Carol Burnett made a harmony of Ohio from the 1953 musical Wonderful Town. Two Bruno Mars songs were also featured, namely Just the Way You Are and Marry You. Matthew Morrison also sang the Pablo Beltran Ruiz song Sway, as covered by Michael Buble as well as the Pussycat Dolls. All of the songs were released as singles and available for digital download but Ohio is not featured in the album Glee: The Music, Volume 4. If it wasnt for the Bruno Mars songs, the songs on this weeks episodes would have been graded with a B-, but since the R&B hits are there, I give it an A.
Glee – Marry You
Glee – Just The Way You Are
Glee – Sway
Glee – Ohio
Even though the Pussycat Dolls singer is still in a relationship with Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, despite the ups and downs they might have had, she still puts her career before taking the relationship any further. This is what Nicole Scherzinger said on the matter: “Have we discussed marriage? Everything in its time. I’m focused on my career now.” Nicole Scherzinger seems to have been focused on her career forever now, but thats probably just because being a pop star never seems to end. However she may eventually end up sacrificing everything for her career while Lewis Hamilton settles down in a quiet little British village.
X Factor is about to get fierce as it is being reported that Nicole Scherzinger is about to sign at multimillion dollar contract to be a judge on the US version of the show. Sources say that the Pussycat Dolls lead singer will be joining Cheryl Cole who has been discussing this with Cowell for months and is ready to move to LA. That panel of judges is seemingly coming along well. I wonder who else will be joining them. Its certainly going to be interesting to watch how this show would compare to American Idol. I wonder if theres going to be any drama between the judges like there was on the UK version of the show.
Natalie Mejia from the Pussycat Dolls reality show and so-called band Girlicious has pled not guilty to one felony count of drug possession, following her cocaine bust in Glendale, California last month. The singer was arrested on March 10 after cops say she had over a dozen bags of cocaine in her Gucci purse. How does she explain having that in her bag then? Natalie had been a passenger in a car that was pulled over for speeding when cops noticed the alleged stash of drugs. Unless the bag doesn?t actually belong to her or it got switched, I doubt she?ll get out of this one. She is due back in court on April 28.
The Pussycat Dolls as we once knew them are now over and done for as several members have left the band, leaving lead singer Nicole Scherzinger and group found Robin Antin to take the next step. During a recent interview, Nicole said that she will be recording in the studio working on the next PCD alum with all new band mates. A new cast of dolls is already being considered to replace the old ones. Nicole also said that she hopes that the new album can be released by the end of this year. Hopefully, the new set of girls will be extremely talented and grateful that someone gave them a shot.
Or maybe not, but that does not change the fact that one of the pussycats has decided to part ways with the band. This is what Ashley Roberts, the deserting feline, wrote on her blog: “Yes I have left the Pussycat Dolls. I am so grateful to have the love and support of all of you. It was an amazing ride and I learned so much. I currently have got the acting bug and am falling in love with it. I shot a pilot for MTV as a host… and had a blast w my girl Aubrey Oday, Marques Houston and Record producer Ghost.” Right? why doesn?t Ashley Roberts just admit that acting pays better than music? But if being a host on MTV is her idea of acting, she?s still got a long way to go.
Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and the LA Lakers are getting sued by a company that claims that they all used knockoffs of their big screen in concert. Large Audience Display Systems says in a federal lawsuit filed in Texas that the concerts in question used a large audience display screen that was identical to their patented gigantic monitors. Britney uses the screen on her Circus tour. Justin used the monitors on his FutureSex/LoveShow tour and the Lakers use them for the games. The Pussycat Dolls were also involved in the lawsuit. The company wants an injunction prohibiting the defendants from using the knockoffs in the future as well as unspecified damages.
We all know that the Pussycat Dolls are done and over with and it looks like the girls are ready to admit to it. Kimberly Wyatt recently explained to Chris Younie on The Hits Radio that the group has zero plans for another album. However, she gave some hope that it wouldn?t be the last that we?ve heard of the band, it just might not be the same girls. Kimberly said ?Here’s the thing. I think the Pussycat Dolls was always created as a brand, and it will always be that way. No matter what happens, the Pussycat Dolls will always be around.?
The Pussycat Dolls are going on a break and member Kimberly Wyatt has opened the floodgates for the rest of the girls to follow by telling reporters how she really feels about band mate Nicole Scherzinger. Kimberly said ?I get on with most of the band but not everyone. Look, at the end of the day it?s a job ? we all have our own lives to lead and our own projects going on?I think of Nicole as just a business associate not as a friend. You cannot simply group girls together and just expect them to get on, can you? Life doesn?t work like that.? Kim isn?t concerned in Nicole leaves the group saying ?If Nicole left tomorrow, we could still carry on. I can see this band going on forever.?
Check out Pussycat Dolls’ brand new video for their single “Hush Hush; Hush Hush.” The 70s themed clip is one big dance party featuring amazing costumes, PCD’s trademark moves and a cameo by Perez Hilton!
Pussycat Dolls’ brand new single “Hush Hush; Hush Hush” is available now! The Dolls put a new spin on a track from their album Doll Domination – adding a sample from Gloria Gaynor’s 70s classic “I Will Survive.” Listen to the track below, and head over to iTunes to grab it today.
Pussycat Dolls have just premiered the video for their version of A R Rahman?s Oscar winning ?Jai Ho!? ?It was such a great honor to be able to re-write my own version of the lyrics,? said PCD?s Nicole Scherzinger who worked with producer Ron Fair on the new interpretation of the track. The Dolls shot the video for ?Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny)? at an abandoned train station museum in snowy Vienna with director Thomas Kloss (Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus).
Check out a behind the scenes look of Pussycat Dolls on the set of their new Thomas Kloss (Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus) directed video for ?Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny).? The Dolls headed to snowy Vienna to shoot the video for their interpretation of the Oscar-winning track from Slumdog Millionaire. Nicole talks about how she felt when they were first asked to do the song and shares the amazing experience of shooting the video.
It looks like everything is not so peachy keen between the Pussycat Dolls and the head of their record label, Jimmy Iovine. Basically, the Dolls want to take their backup dancers on the road with them for their opening gig for Britney Spears? ?Circus? tour. Unfortunately, Iovine gave the girls a harsh lesson in reality and economics. When the girls pleaded for the dancers to come along, Iovine responded with ?We can’t afford it. I’m sorry its hard enough right now with the album not selling that’s why we did jai ho and re releasing the album. And we want to be able to keep the whole thing going at this level its not a choice its a reality.?
Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger checks in from a stop on their Doll Domination tour in Bournemouth, England. Nicole speaks to fans from the chilly beach which she describes as her favorite place. She explains how PCD?s show that night will be a much more intimate setting than the night before in Nottingham and that she is excited to see all their fans.
Head over to PCDMusic.com to see the Dolls? complete tour schedule.
In addition to their new smash single ?I Hate This Part,? a dazzling American Music Awards performance, and wildly successful European ticket sales, the Pussycat Dolls are now celebrating the launch of the new PCD Lingerie line available at Bebe stores in the U.S. and the opening of the PCD Lounge at the famed Viper Room in LA. The Dolls have also just been announced as the special guests on Britney Spears? upcoming tour! Check out dates below and head over to PCDMusic.com for more info.
Pussycat Dolls European Headlining Tour:
1/18 Aberdeen Scotland AECC
1/19 Glasgow Scotland SECC
1/21 Newcastle England Newcastle Arenabecaus
1/22 Birmingham England NIA
1/24 Nottingham England Nottingham Arena
1/25 Bournemouth England BIC
1/27 London England O2 Arena
1/28 London England O2 Arena
1/29 Manchester England MEN Arena
1/30 Cardiff Wales Cardiff Arena
2/1 Dublin Ireland O2 Dublin
2/3 Belfast Ireland Kings Hall
2/5 Sheffield England Sheffield Arena
2/6 Liverpool England Liverpool Arena
2/8 Paris France Zenith
2/9 Amsterdam Holland HMH
2/10 Frankfurt Germany Jahrhunderthalle
2/12 Zurich Switzerland Hallenstadion Zurich
2/13 Brussels Belgium Forest National
2/14 Munich Germany Zenith
2/17 Monte Carlo Monaco Grimaldi Forum
2/18 Dusseldorf Germany Philipshalle
2/19 Berlin Germany MSH
2/21 Prague Czech Republic T-Mobile Arena
2/24 Bratislava Slovakia NTC Arena
2/25 Belgrade Serbia Belgrade Arena
Pussycat Dolls On Tour with Britney Spears:
3/3 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena
3/5 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
3/7 Miami, FL American Airlines Arena
3/8 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
3/11 Uniondale, NY Nassau Coliseum
3/13 Newark, NJ Prudential Center
3/16 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden
3/18 Toronto, ONT Air Canada Centre
3/20 Montreal, QUE Bell Centre
3/24 Washington, DC Verizon Center
3/26 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun
3/27 Pittsburgh, PA Mellon Arena
3/30 Houston, TX Toyota Center
3/31 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
4/2 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center
4/3 Minneapolis, MN Target Center
4/6 Edmonton, ALB Rexall Place
4/8 Vancouver, BC GM Place
4/9 Tacoma, WA Tacomadome
4/11 Sacramento, CA ARCO Arena
4/12 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion
4/14 Salt Lake City, UT Energy Solutions Arena
4/16 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
4/19 Anaheim, CA Honda Center
4/24 Glendale, AZ Jobing.com Arena
4/25 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden
4/28 Chicago, IL Allstate Arena
Interscope Records has teamed up with EpicTilt to provide a party on your iPhone and iPod Touch with the official Pussycat Dolls Party Pack of games. Test your skills on Match2 (just like Concentration but with PCD cards), Copy Cat (Simon Says with PCD Dolls), and three more awesome games called Freefall, Three and Bouncy. Best of all, in every game you can compete against the world in the high scores boards. The Pussycat Dolls Party Pack features photos and graphics from the latest PCD album, Doll Domination, available now.
Check out this week?s episode of PCD TV straight from Melbourne, Australia. The Dolls, who represent and encourage female empowerment, send a very important message from their performance at a breast cancer awareness event. Watch them take the stage to help raise money for the cause and spread the message.
Kick off 2009 with the Pussycat Doll World Domination Tour, which begins in the U.K. on January 18th and hits the U.S. in the spring. Tickets are on sale now for the U.K. leg, which has proven to be one of the best selling overseas tours! Check out Nicole?s video message about the tour here. ?Doll Domination? is in full effect, with Nicole, Jessica, Melody, Ashley and Kimberly ready to help fans get in touch with their inner doll.
Be sure to tune in to see the Pussycat Dolls perform on the American Music Awards with Nicole Scherzinger hosting the pre-show on ABC on November 23rd. ?Project Runway? season 4 winner Christian Siriano will dress the Dolls in fierce, fabulous fashion for the red carpet!
U.K. tour dates:
January 18, 2009 – Aberdeen, Scotland – Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre
January 19, 2009 – Glasgow, Scotland – Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre
January 21, 2009 – Newcastle, UK – Newcastle Arena
January 22, 2009 – Birmingham, UK – NIA
January 24, 2009 – Nottingham, UK – Nottingham Arena
January 25, 2009 – Bournemouth, UK – Bournemouth International Centre
January 27, 2009 – London, UK – O2 Arena
January 28, 2009 – London, UK – O2 Arena
January 29, 2009 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Evening News Arena
January 30, 2009 – Cardiff, UK – Cardiff International Arena
February 1, 2009 – Dublin, Ireland – O2 Dublin
February 3, 2009 – Belfast, Ireland – Kings Hall
February 6, 2009 – Liverpool, UK – Liverpool Echo Arena
February 7, 2009 – Sheffield, UK – Sheffield Arena
February 8, 2009 – Paris, France – Zenith
Check out the Pussycat Dolls? just released video for ?I Hate This Part.? The Joseph Kahn (Britney Spears, Chris Brown) directed video features Nicole at the piano in one of the more emotional tracks off of Doll Domination. Watch the always fashionable Dolls show their softer side in the desert.
Ever wonder what the guys of New Kids on the Block call their favorite music videos? Head over to VH1.com to check out their personal playlist that includes everything from Pussycat Dolls and Rihanna to George Michael and Aerosmith. The group also sat down to go through some of the submissions for their ultimate fan photo contest on the VH1 blog.
Pussycat Dolls are gearing up for the September release of Doll Domination and have just made their new single, ?Whatcha Think About That,? available on iTunes and Amazon. The track featuring hip hop heavyweight Missy Elliott is the follow up to the Dolls? summer smash ?When I Grow Up.?
PCD are giving fans a behind the scenes look at the video shoot for the new jam. The footage will also be streaming from PCD?s Kyte Player.
