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Nicole Elikolani Prescovia Scherzinger (born June 29, 1978) is an American singer/dancer and actress best known for her work as the lead vocalist for The Pussycat Dolls.

Biography

Nicole Elikolani Prescovia was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to a Filipino father and a Hawaiian/Russian mother and grew up in Louisville, Kentucky with stepfather Gary Scherzinger, mother Rosemary and sister Ke'ala. Nicole took on her step-father's German last name, as he raised her and she has always considered him to be her dad. 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 folded and the group disbanded. Songwriter Kara DioGuardi contributed one track: "Two Way".

The Pussycat Dolls

In 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 musical Sweet Charity. In 2006 Scherzinger said "It caught my eye because I’d played Velma Kelly in 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 and Stickwitu. The album PCD went platinum in 2006. Scherzinger is the only group member with a songwriting credit on the 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 contributing backup and additional leading vocals only in "Beep", "Right Now", and "Tainted Love."

In 2006, she is touring 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

She has also done background vocals for Days of the New, Will Smith, Avant and Shaggy.

On television, she appeared on the television shows My Wife and Kids and Half & Half,and had an extra position in the movie Love Don't Cost a Thing.

Personal Life

Scherzinger was once engaged to Nick Hexum, the lead singer of the popular alternative rock band 311; their 2002 hit single Amber was written for Scherzinger.

Future Plans

Scherzinger has been working on a solo album since late 2005. She has said this does not mean the demise of The Pussycat Dolls and she has plans to return to the group after the album's release. A recently completed track, tentatively titled "Steam", was leaked on the Internet days after it was recorded. Another track "Groove Tonight" has been mistakenly attributed to the singer, but is actually recorded by singer Nicole Wray.

In July 2006, it was announced that Scherzinger was now going solo and would not be apart of the Pussycat Dolls' second album which was being recorded due for early 2007. Scherzinger was contracted for only one album.

Selected Discography

Year Contribution Album Main Artist Note
1999 backing vocals Days of the New II Days of the New
2001 lead vocals Popstars album Eden's Crush
2001 "Tribute to the Lakers (It Takes Two)" single Shaquille O'Neal
2003 "Breakfast in Bed" (cover version) 50 First Dates soundtrack Various Artists Lead vocal as Nicole Kea
2005 lead vocals 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
2005 "Lie About Us" Director Avant Featured on track
2006 "Il Mio Miracolo (You Are My Miracle)" Vittorio Vittorio Grigolo Featured on track
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