Pussycat Dolls
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"Inside every woman is a a Pussycat Doll," says Robin Antin, the innovator behind the singing-and-dancing ensmeble that has risen from underground cool to major label hot. "It's about female empowerment, about being confident with who you are. It's about singing and dancing in front of a mirror by yourself and having fun."
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About
The Pussycat Dolls began as an all-female burlesque group created by choreographer Robin Antin in 1993. PCD's first live performance took place at the Viper Room in Los Angeles in 1995. Carmen Electra was one of the lead dancers. The Pussycat Dolls' stage act has always followed the classic tradition of burlesque, which is a sexual performance that focuses on tease, humor and flirting instead of raunchy sex and bare flesh.
The Pussycat Dolls were born in a tiny dance studio in the L.A. garage of actress Christina Applegate, with whom Antin was rooming in the early '90s. Antin had appeared in commercials for Coke and 7-up, and did choreography for music videos for the likes of Smash Mouth, The Offspring and No Doubt. "But I wanted to do something creative and different," she says.
So Antin invited over a few girlfriends who were also tour/music video dancers and they began to play around with her own choreography. The Pussycat Dolls, which have seen many members in its evolving lineup since debuting in 1995, became the Thursday night opening act for the next six years.
A turning point came in 2000 when No Doubt’s Gwen Stefani came to a show and said she’d love to do a guest spot, not just to dance but to sing. So did Christina Aguilera. In 2002 it was time to take the show to a bigger venue and so The Pussycat Dolls moved to The Roxy. For two shows a week, for seven weeks, the place was sold out.
That same year, despite lacking an agent or manager, Antin began fielding calls from major music labels wanting to turn The Pussycat Dolls into a recording group.
Their “We Went As Far As We Felt Like Going” was heard in 2004’s Shark Tale, their cover of the standard “Sway” (helmed by Fair, also producer for Christina Aguilera and the Black Eyed Peas, among others) was heard in 2004’s Shall We Dance? The Pussycat Dolls were also seen in 2003’s Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle and Pink’s “Trouble” video as well as 2005’s Be Cool. Scherzinger was featured with Will Smith on “If U Can’t Dance (Slide)” on his 2005 Lost And Found album.
With their debut album, PCD, released by A&M Records on September 13, 2005 (led by the #1 smash “Don’t Cha,” a duet with Busta Rhymes and produced by Cee-Lo), The Pussycat Dolls go beyond being extraordinarily beautiful. With tremendous voices, and after working with today’s top songwriters and producers (including Will.I.Am from the Black Eyed Peas, Timbaland, Rich Harrison, Sean Garrett and Ron Fair), The Pussycat Dolls are ready to stamp their mark on music and on attitudes.
Today, there is a Pussycat Dolls line of makeup from Stila and The Pussycat Dolls Lounge opened in April 2005 inside Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, featuring a different roster of performers. The future may hold a line of clothing, lingerie, perfume, videogames, TV and movie projects, and other lounges.
Meet The Dolls
Awards & Certifications
- 2005 Billboard Music Award Won Top-selling R&B/Hip-Hop Single of the Year: "Don't Cha" feat. Busta Rhymes
- 2005 Billboard Music Award Won for Top Dance/Club Play Single of the Year: "Don't Cha"
- 2005 Billboard Music Award nominations for Top Dance/Club Play Artist of the Year, Top-selling Dance Single of the Year, and Top-selling Single of the Year: "Don't Cha"
- 2005 UK Smash Hits Awards - Won for Best Video of The Year: "Don't Cha"
- 2006 Die Goldene Kamera, in Germany - Won for Pop International
- 2006 MTV Australia Video Music Awards - R&B Video of the Year - Nominated
- 2006 Der goldene Otto, in Germany - Best Pop group - Nominated
- 2006 MTV Asia Awards Nominated for Favorite Breakthrough Artist
- 2006 MTV Video Music Award - Best Dance Video - for Buttons featuring Snoop Dog
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Album |
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| 2005 | Don't Cha | PCD |
| 2005 | Stickwitu | PCD |
| 2006 | Buttons | PCD |
News
Two of the hottest entities in popular music join forces on Fashion Rocks concert in NYC this week when Jibbs performs with the Pussycat Dolls. Jibbs, whose single Chain Hang Low is screaming up the chart (it is currently the #5 song on Itunes chart), will join PCD for a what is sure to be a rousing rendition of their megahit "Buttons." Jibbs will be filling in the big shoes of Snoop Dogg who collaborates with PCD on the recorded version of the song.
Announcements
Come out and audition to be the new member of the Pussycat Dolls! The CW Network continues its nationwide casting call for its upcoming reality series "The Search for the Next Pussycat Doll" (working title) in LOS ANGELES on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 at CBS Studio Center (4024 Radford Avenue in Studio City) from 12:00-6:00 p.m. A newly added casting call in LAS VEGAS will take place on SEPTEMBER 4 at the MGM Grand from 4:00-9:00 p.m.
Producers are looking for diverse young women (ages 18 and over) from all walks of life to showcase female empowerment, self-discovery, personal transformation and their inner Pussycat Doll. One lucky woman will become the newest member of the chart topping musical group, the Pussycat Dolls. For additional information, including audition requirements, applications and how to submit audition videos, please visit www.cwtv.com.
Discography
Albums
| Album | Information |
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Singles
| Year | Title | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Don't Cha
| PCD | A&M Records |
| 2005 | Stickwitu | PCD | A&M Records |
| 2006 | Beep
| PCD | A&M Records |
| 2006 | Buttons
| PCD | A&M Records |
Other artists
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Trivia
Pussycat Doll Nicole's job before joining the burlesque troupe was working as King Louie at the Six Flags in her homestate of Kentucky.
Band member Nicole Scherzinger was in the group Eden's Crush, which was formed on a reality show called Popstars on the WB.
Former Members of the Pussycat Dolls are Cyia Batten, Nadine Ellis, Staci Flood, Kasey Campbell, Rachel Sterling, Rebecca Pickering, Kaya Jones, and Carmen Electra
Reviews
External Links
Pussycat Dolls Official Website
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