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Nicole Elikolani Prescovia Scherzinger
(born June 29, 1978), also known as Nicole Kea, is an American
singer-songwriter and dancer best known for her work as the lead
vocalist for The Pussycat Dolls.
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Birth name Nicole Elikolani Prescovia
Born June 29, 1978
Origin Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Genre(s) R&B, pop, dance
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, dancer,
actress
Years active 2001–present
Label(s) Cheyene/Polydor (2001–2002)
A&M (2004–present)
Associated
acts Eden's Crush, The Pussyca
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Biography
Early life
Scherzinger was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to
a Filipino father and a Hawaiian/Russian mother. She grew up in
Louisville, Kentucky with stepfather Gary Scherzinger, mother Rosemary
and sister Ke'ala. She began her life as a performer in Louisville,
attending the Youth Performing Arts School at duPont Manual High School
and performing with Actors Theatre of Louisville. Scherzinger majored in
theater arts at Wright State University, but put her studies on hold in
1999 to sing backing vocals for the rock band Days of the New.
Eden's Crush
In 2001, she competed in the premiere
season of The WB's television show Popstars, on which she earned a spot
in the all-girl pop group Eden's Crush. The group's 2001 single "Get
Over Yourself" peaked at #1 in sales and hit the top five on Billboard
Hot 100. "Love This Way" was the second single chosen from the Popstars
album; however, their record company, London-Sire Records, folded and
the group disbanded. Songwriter Kara DioGuardi contributed one track to
the album, and later went on to co-write with Scherzinger for PCD.
The Pussycat Dolls
In June 2003, following her stint with
Eden's Crush, Scherzinger joined The Pussycat Dolls burlesque troupe,
who were being re-cast as recording artists. She had first seen them
performing on The Late Show with David Letterman in 2002, where Carmen
Electra sang "Big Spender" from the Bob Fosse musical Sweet Charity. In
2006, Scherzinger said "It caught my eye because I’d played Velma Kelly
in (the Fosse musical) Chicago in college." [1]
The Pussycat Dolls now have world-wide
status as a popular singing group; their Billboard top five hits include
"Don't Cha", "Buttons" and "Stickwitu" and the top 20 hit "Beep". The
album PCD went double-platinum in 2006. Scherzinger is the only group
member with a songwriting credit on this album; she co-wrote "I Don't
Need a Man" with Kara DioGuardi and producer Rich Harrison (another
collaboration with DioGuardi, "Flirt", appeared later as a bonus track).
Scherzinger sang nearly all lead and backing vocals on the album, with
Melody Thornton and Carmit Bachar also contributing (see Pussycat Dolls
article for details).
In 2006, Scherzinger toured with The
Pussycat Dolls for their album promotion. It was revealed in 2006 that
the Dolls are salaried employees of Interscope Records, giving the label
a high level of control over the group's finances and business
decisions.
Solo career
Scherzinger's only solo release so far is
her cover version of "Breakfast in Bed" on the soundtrack to 50 First
Dates, under the pseudonym Nicole Kea. Her various recordings as a
backing vocalist, guest artist or leader of a group are listed
chronologically in the discography section of this article.
In 2003 (prior to joining the Pussycat
Dolls), Scherzinger sang live at the Tokyo International Forum
performing "I'll Be Your Love", a song by composer Yoshiki. [2]
In acting roles she has appeared on the
television shows My Wife and Kids, Las Vegas, and Half & Half; and in
the films Chasing Papi and Love Don't Cost a Thing.
Scherzinger has been working on a solo
album since late 2005. The singer has already worked with producers
Akon, Timbaland and Polow Da Don. A track completed in mid 2006,
tentatively titled "Steam," was leaked on the Internet days after it was
recorded with Bryan Michael Cox and co-producer Wyldcard. Her solo album
is scheduled for an early 2007 release.[citation needed]
In September 2006 advertisements appeared
in which Scherzinger modeled Bench Body underwear, which is manufactured
by the Philippines-based company Suyen.
Personal life
Scherzinger was once engaged to lead singer
of the American rock band 311, Nick Hexum. She appeared in the video for
their hit song "Amber". Hexum produced the song that Scherzinger sang on
for the 50 First Dates soundtrack, as they were still dating at the
time. Eventually, the two decided to go separate ways as her career was
starting to take off, and 311's tour schedule was growing more
demanding.[citation needed]
Selected discography
Year Contribution Album Main Artist Note
1999 Backing vocals Days of the New II Days
of the New
2001 Lead vocals Popstars Eden's Crush
2003 "Breakfast in Bed" 50 First Dates
Various Artists
2005 Lead vocals, Songwriting PCD The
Pussycat Dolls
2005 "If U Can't Dance" (Slide) Lost &
Found Will Smith Featured on track
2005 "Supa Hypnotic"
"Don't Ask Her That" Clothes Drop Shaggy
Featured on tracks
2006 "Lie About Us" Director Avant Featured
on track
2006 "Il Mio Miracolo (You Are My Miracle"
In the Hands of Love Vittorio Grigolo Featured on track
2006 "Come to Me" Press Play Diddy Featured
on track
2007 "Steam" Untitled Solo Album
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