Apparently, Pussycat Dolls band member Nicole Scherzinger may be joining the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Phantom of the Opera’ sequel in the West End Next year. If it’s true and the singer has been cast, it’s the weirdest casting choice I’ve ever heard of. ‘Love Never Dies’ is set 10 years after the original ‘Phantom of the Opera’ on Coney Island in 1919. Nicole was said to be talking about the musical at a party in Las Vegas a few weeks back. We all know that the girl can sing. I’m just not all too sure of her acting skills.
For some time now, rumors have been going around that the Pussycat Dolls were breaking up. Well, the time has come for the music group to talk of a much needed break. Band member Melody Thornton confirmed that they were taking some time off from each other but assures fans that they will get back together soon. The singer said “Yeah, we’re taking a break. No, [we're not broken up] … everybody keeps saying that, but it’s like, let me see who took a break? Dave Chappelle. Remember when Dave Chappelle took that break? OK, maybe Dave Chappelle’s a bad example. What about, like, Hootie and the Blowfish?” Someone needs to get more familiar with pop culture during her break.
Due to a diagnosed ear infection, Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Scherzinger is unable to travel or to perform, forcing the rest of the group to cancel the first three shows of their upcoming tour with the Black Eyed Peas. I’m sure the other girls aren’t thrilled. I guess the people in charge don’t think that any of the other girls are good enough to fill in for Nicole. But what’s this? Pussycat Dolls’ management recently released a statement saying that the group wasn’t even asked to tour with the BEPs, Nicole doesn’t have an ear infection and that she’s in Europe on holiday. Just cut to the chase. I don’t think we’ll be seeing more of the Dolls anytime soon or ever again.
In order to address break up rumors, the Pussycat Dolls founder, Robin Antin, took to her Twitter to set the record straight. She said “The Pussycat Dolls r NOT breaking up…. & IF they ever were, u would hear it from ME 1st, NOT GOSSIP…Album #3 on the way!” How can it be gossip when a member of the group, Ashley Roberts, herself said that the band was splitting up? I don’t have any complaints though. But if they all want to put a stop to the rumors, maybe they could try having the other girls sing instead of just giving everything to Nicole Scherzinger.
Pussycat Dolls star Kimberly Wyatt has said it "has been hard" that Nicole Scherzinger is always at the focus of the band.
Kimberly, 27, and Nicole, 31, are members of the successful girl band along with Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta and Melody Thornton.
Reports recently stated that tension built in the band when their last single Jai Hoh! was billed as Pussycat Dolls featuring Nicole Scherzinger.
Kimberly said: "It’s true, there has always been a lot of focus on Nicole which has been hard to deal with sometimes. This group was created with a foundation, they knew exactly what they wanted and they had Nicole at the focus.
"Every video and stage performance that we’ve done, Nicole has been our leader. I wasn’t in videos like I wanted and wasn’t seen in the way I was hoping, which has been the same for all the other girls too."
Kimberly added that she doesn’t see the attention being split evenly between the band any time soon.
She said: "I don’t really make any of the decisions, I’m in the group and can voice my opinions to a degree but at the end of the day it is a business and there are a lot of chefs in the kitchen that run the Pussycat Dolls."
Rumors have been running rampant about a Pussycat Dolls split but nothing has come for it. After a not so stellar Australian tour, the end might finally come. It’s no surprise that many of the girls hate lead singer Nicole Scherzinger for constant spotlight-hogging and taking separate projects from the group. But now, original Doll Melody Thornton clears up the air in general about the group saying “It’s good news for our fans. I don’t think we’re breaking up any time soon. As long as this thing is moving, we’re all still here…(The reviews) say a lot about the need for an evolution within the Pussycat Dolls.” When asked about Nicole, Melody said “Nicole’s always had extra things going on as opposed to the rest of us, but we have aspirations as well. It’s definitely a huge misconception that we are just chilling and happy to just be members of the group.” They should just kick Nicole out.
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!
YouTube Video: Check out Pussycat Dolls, Hush Hush; Hush Hush
The Pussycat Dolls singer and her boyfriend, Lewis Hamilton, are apparently planning to get engaged this summer. Nicole Scherzinger said the following about the upcoming prelude to marriage: “Would I get married? For sure and, yeah, the Dolls can be the bridesmaids. But I have to get engaged first. Late July is looking good. Marriage is a seal of love. On my solo album I have sung about how much I love that and what the whole process would mean to me. Who needs a reason to seal their love?” This all sounds fine and dandy, but wasn’t an engagement supposed to be something surprising and exciting? How can you plan something like that? Do they even have the day and hour figured out… or are they leaving that as the surprise part?
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.
In honor of the new Pussycat Dolls’ remix of the Academy Award Winning Song “Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny),” PCD are offering a Puzzle Challenge to all their fans. Send a screenshot of the completed puzzle to jaiho@interscope.com and you will be entered to win a PCD Slumdog Millionaire prize pack. Check out their official site for more details on the prize pack and be sure to listen to the song playing in the PCD puzzle widget.
Also, head over to WSJ.com to read an in-depth piece about the track including more on how producer Ron Fair adapted A R Rahman’s song and the process they went through to achieve the final product that is taking over pop airwaves in the US.
The Pussycat Dolls have teamed up with two time Oscar winner A.R. Rahman for an English interpretation of the song “Jai Ho!”, the spectacular finale to the Oscar winner for Best Picture, Slumdog Millionaire. Listen here for a preview of A.R. Rahman and the Pussycat Dolls featuring Nicole Scherzinger “Jai Ho!” (You Are My Destiny).
Super-producer Ron Fair (Fergie, Christina Aguilera) produced the lead vocals for Nicole, whose voice blends with that of composer A.R. Rahman. Visit People.com for more info on the story.
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.
If this is her idea of casual wear, I’m sort of afraid to find out what she just lounges in when she decides to just veg out. Lady Gaga was spotted in London on Monday night dressed in a leotard and neon green biking bottoms. You just have to love her sense of style and bravado. The ‘Just Dance’ singer apparently had a craving for some fish and chips as she picked up some food to go dressed like that on her way to a studio. The singer is currently rehearsing for her upcoming European tour where she will be the opening act for the Pussycat Dolls. Come March, she will be embarking on her first solo North American tour.
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
Get a glimpse of the Pussycat Dolls behind the scenes of the video shoot for their upcoming single “I Hate This Part.†Watch the girls dance in the middle of the desert and celebrate Melody’s birthday. Nicole opens up and shares that this is her favorite song on their new album Doll Domination.
