Nicole Scherzinger is an American singer and actress who has recorded widely and appeared in film, television, music videos and on stage in both the West End and Broadway. She first appeared on television as a contestant and eventually became a member of Eden's Crush on Popstars USA ; a show aimed at finding new talent to form a group. Following the band's dissolution in 2002, Scherzinger took a detour in acting and guest-starred in television shows such as My Wife and Kids (2002) and had a cameo in the independent comedy, Chasing Papi (2003). [1] [2]
Her performances as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls from 2003 to 2009 brought her international attention, [2] which led to her collaborating with other artists and appearing in three music videos in 2006, including a collaboration with P. Diddy's "Come to Me". The following year, she released her first music videos as a solo artist to the songs "Whatever U Like" and "Baby Love" from her shelved solo project, Her Name is Nicole. In 2009, the music video for "Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny)" received a MTV Video Music Award nomination. [3] After the group's hiatus, Scherzinger became a judge on The Sing-Off for its two first seasons and won the tenth season of Dancing with the Stars .
After her stint as a guest judge on the British X Factor was favorably received by viewers and producers, [4] Scherzinger was a main judge on the first season of the American version of the show. Her role was met with several controversies, while her performance was panned by critics. [5] Meanwhile, Scherzinger released her debut album Killer Love (2011) and music videos for the disc's singles "Poison", "Don't Hold Your Breath", "Right There", "Wet" and "Try with Me". The following year, she appeared in Barry Sonnenfeld's Men in Black 3 , [6] and found greater success on the British X Factor, where she appeared as a judge for four series (2012–2013 and 2016-2017). She received a nomination for National Television Award for Best TV Judge (2017). [7]
Scherzinger released four music videos from her sophomore solo album, Big Fat Lie (2014), including the lead single "Your Love". In 2015, she appeared on three variety shows; in the United States as a contestant, winning the inaugural season of I Can Do That , co-hosting Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris , and in the UK appeared as a music panelist in Bring the Noise . She voiced the titular mother's role of Sina in Moana in 2016 and in 2017 starred in the television film Dirty Dancing , a remake of the 1987 film of the same name. Scherzinger is currently appearing as a panelist on The Masked Singer to ratings success. [8] She made her West End debut in Cats , as Grizabella, in 2014, followed in 2023 by Sunset Boulevard , where her starring role as Norma Desmond earned her the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical. The following year, she reprised the role on Broadway.
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Title | Year | Role(s) | Notes | Ref. |
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Chasing Papi | 2003 | Miss Puerto Rico | ||
Love Don't Cost a Thing | Champagne Girl | |||
Be Cool | 2005 | Herself | Cameo | |
Men in Black 3 | 2012 | Boris' Girlfriend | ||
Moana | 2016 | Sina (voice) | ||
Ralph Breaks the Internet | 2018 | Mo's Mother (voice) | Mid-credits scene | |
Yoshiki: Under the Sky | 2023 | Herself | Documentary film | |
Moana 2 | 2024 | Sina (voice) | ||
Title | Year | Performer(s) | Director(s) | Ref. |
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"Enemy" | 1999 | Days of the New | John Schindler | |
"Amber" | 2002 | 311 | The Malloys | [37] |
"Yes We Can" | 2008 | will.i.am | Jesse Dylan | [38] |
"Please Don’t Bomb Nobody This Holiday" | 2009 | The Dan Band | — | [39] |
"We Are the World 25 for Haiti" | 2010 | Artists for Haiti | Paul Haggis | [40] |
"(It) Feels So Good" | 2011 | Steven Tyler | Ray Kay | [41] |
"I Like How It Feels" | Enrique Iglesias Pitbull The WAV.s | Enrique Iglesias | [42] | |
"American Girl (Celebrity Lipsync Version)" | 2013 | Bonnie McKee | — | |
"Imagine" (UNICEF: World version) | 2014 | Various | Michael Jurkovac | [43] |
"In Love By Now" | 2015 | Jamie Foxx | — | [44] |
Title | Year(s) | Role(s) | Notes | Ref. |
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Popstars USA | 2001 | Herself / Contestant | Season 1 | |
Half & Half | 2002 | Jasmine | Episode: "The Big in with the in Crowd Episode" | |
Wanda at Large | Gorgeous Woman | Episode: "The Plane Trip" | ||
My Wife and Kids | 2003 | Veronica | 2 episodes | |
The X Factor (UK) | Various [a] | Herself / Various [b] | Series 4, 7, 9-10, 13-14 | |
Cane | 2007 | Herself | Episode: "Family Business" | |
Big Time Rush | 2009 | Herself | Episode: "Big Time Audition" | |
The Sing-Off | 2009–10 | Herself / Judge | Season 1 & 2 | |
Dancing with the Stars | 2010 | Herself / Contestant | Season 10 | |
How I Met Your Mother | Jessica Glitter | Episode: "Glitter" | ||
The X Factor (US) | 2011 | Herself / Judge | Season 1 | |
Mixology | 2014 | Herself | Episode: "Fab & Jessica & Dominic" | |
Project Runway All Stars | 2015 | Herself / Guest judge | Episode: "Sketching with Sharks" | |
I Can Do That | Herself / Contestant | Season 1 | ||
Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris | Herself / Co-Host | Season 1 | ||
Bring the Noise | Herself / Team Captain | Season 1 | ||
RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars | 2016 | Herself / Guest Judge | Episode: "Drag Movie Shequels" | |
Dirty Dancing | 2017 | Penny Riviera | Television film | |
Drop the Mic | Herself / Contestant | Episode: "[Scherzinger] vs. Lil Rel Howery / Charlie Puth vs. Backstreet Boys" | ||
Lip Sync Battle | 2017–18 | Herself / Various | 2 episodes | |
Australia's Got Talent | 2019 | Herself / Judge | Season 9 | |
The X Factor: Celebrity | Herself / Judge | 8 episodes | ||
The X Factor: The Band | Herself / Judge | 4 episodes | ||
The Masked Singer | 2019–23 | Herself / Panelist | Seasons 1–10 | |
I Can See Your Voice | 2020 | Herself / Guest Panelist | Episode: "[Scherzinger], DeRay Davis, Russell Peters, Cheryl Hines, Adrienne Houghton" | |
Trese | 2021 | Miranda Trese (voice) | 2 episodes | |
Annie Live! | Grace Farrell | Television special | ||
That's My Jam (UK) | 2022 | Herself / Contestant | Episode: "[Scherzinger] & Thom Evans vs. Joey Fatone & Aloe Blacc" | |
That's My Jam | 2023 | Herself / Contestant | Episode: "Jason Derulo & [Scherzinger] vs. Kelsea Ballerini & Julia Michaels" | |
Title | Year | Role(s) | Notes | Ref. |
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The Sidemen Show | 2018 | Herself | Episode: "Sidemen Rescue Nicole Scherzinger" | |
Title | Year | Role(s) | Venue | Ref. |
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Rent | 2010 | Maureen Johnson | Hollywood Bowl | |
The Rocky Horror Show | The Usherette (Act 1) Janet Weiss (Act 2) | Wiltern Theatre | ||
Cats | 2014–15 | Grizabella | London Palladium | |
Sunset Boulevard | 2023–24 | Norma Desmond | Savoy Theatre | |
2024–25 | St. James Theatre | |||
"Buttons" is a song recorded by American girl group the Pussycat Dolls from their debut studio album, PCD (2005). It was written by Sean Garrett, Jamal Jones, Jason Perry and group member Nicole Scherzinger, and produced by the former two alongside Ron Fair. It is a hip hop-influenced pop and R&B track featuring synthesizers and a Middle Eastern rhythm, with the group pleading a reluctant man to help them undress whilst adopting a submissive stance. A remix version featuring American rapper Snoop Dogg was released as the album's fourth single on April 11, 2006, by A&M Records and Interscope Records.
Jessica Lynn Sutta is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and former actress. She is a former member of the pop group the Pussycat Dolls. As a solo artist, Sutta shelved her first attempt with a debut album, Sutta Pop (2012), but went on to release two studio albums Feline Resurrection (2016) and I Say Yes (2017) and reached four number ones on US Dance Club Songs, becoming the only former Pussycat Dolls' member to reach the top of an American chart.
"Wait a Minute" is a song recorded by American girl group the Pussycat Dolls for their debut studio album PCD (2005). It features a guest appearance from Timbaland, who served as the song's sole producer and co-wrote it with Keri Hilson and Craig Longmiles. Lyrically, the song showcases the artists flirting and committing to a playful give and take, highlighting the differences between the two sexes. In the United States, A&M Records and Interscope Records released the song to contemporary hit radio on October 16, 2006, as the fifth single of the album in the US and the sixth and final in international territories. An accompanying music video was directed by Marc Webb features the Pussycat Dolls performing choreography on a subway car and city streets. It was nominated for a MuchMusic Video Award and a MOBO Award.
"Lie About Us" is a song recorded by American singer Avant from his fourth studio album Director (2006), featuring American singer Nicole Scherzinger. The song was written by Beau Dozier and Bruce Boniface and its production was handled by Dozier and Ron Fair. The track was inspired by the time Dozier had a secret affair with singer Joss Stone while being in a relationship. In the neo soul song the lyrics chronicles the man's promise to the mistress and come clean about the relationship. It was released as the album's fourth single on July 31, 2006 to urban contemporary stations in the United States. An accompanying music video was released several days earlier and portrays the artists as love interests.
Nicole Scherzinger is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and television personality. She was a member of the R&B-pop group and dance ensemble the Pussycat Dolls between 2003 and 2010. With only two albums and over 55 million records sold worldwide, the Pussycat Dolls became one of the world's best-selling female groups of all time.
The discography of American girl group the Pussycat Dolls consists of two studio albums, two extended plays, two video albums, 15 singles, two promotional singles, and 15 music videos. To date, the group has sold 15 million albums and 40 million singles worldwide.
The Pussycat Dolls were an American girl group and dance ensemble, founded in Los Angeles, California, by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995 as a neo-burlesque troupe. At the suggestion of Jimmy Iovine, Antin decided to take the troupe mainstream as a pop group. Antin negotiated a record deal with Interscope Geffen A&M Records in 2003 turning the group into a music franchise comprising Nicole Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta, Melody Thornton, and Kimberly Wyatt. Their debut single, "Sway", was featured on the soundtrack of the 2004 film Shall We Dance?.
"Whatever U Like" is the debut solo single by American singer Nicole Scherzinger, featuring rapper T.I. and Sean Garrett. The trio, along with Polow da Don, composed the song for Scherzinger's planned debut studio album Her Name Is Nicole. "Whatever U Like" was released on July 28, 2007 on Interscope Records.
"When I Grow Up" is a song by American girl group the Pussycat Dolls from their second studio album Doll Domination (2008). It was released by Interscope Records on May 27, 2008, as the lead single from the album. It was first written for Britney Spears, but was rejected. It was then considered and recorded for Nicole Scherzinger's planned solo project, Her Name Is Nicole, but after its cancellation and Scherzinger's return to the group, she felt that the song was better suited for the group. "When I Grow Up" was written by Theron Thomas, Timothy Thomas, and Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, who also produced the song. It is an uptempo electropop and R&B song, sampling the 1966 song, "He's Always There" by British rock band The Yardbirds. "When I Grow Up" speaks about the desire to be famous, and was described as being "autobiographical" by Scherzinger.
Doll Domination is the second and final studio album by American girl group the Pussycat Dolls, released on September 19, 2008, by Interscope Records. The album's release was preceded by the departure of the group's longest-standing member Carmit Bachar. Development began in February 2008 where the group worked with previous collaborators Sean Garrett, Polow da Don and Timbaland and new ones such as Darkchild, J-Roc and Chase N. Cashe. Polow da Don, R. Kelly and Snoop Dogg also make guest performances on the album. Several songs on Doll Domination were originally recorded for the lead singer Nicole Scherzinger's debut solo album, Her Name is Nicole, which was shelved after the under-performance of its preceding singles.
"I Hate This Part" is a song by the American girl group the Pussycat Dolls, taken from their second studio album Doll Domination (2008). It was written by Wayne Hector, Lucas Secon, Jonas Jeberg, Mich Hansen and produced by the latter two and Ron Fair. The track was initially intended for Leona Lewis and later for Nicole Scherzinger's unreleased solo album, Her Name is Nicole. After the album's cancellation, the song was ultimately given to the group. Musically, it is a pop ballad with elements of grinding R&B and dance music. Lyrically, it sees Scherzinger conversating with a partner just before they break up, adopting breathy and emotional vocals. Interscope Records released it as the second single in territories outside the United States on October 14, 2008, and sent it to the US mainstream radio on October 21, 2008, as the fourth single.
"Jai Ho! " is a song by Indian composer A. R. Rahman and American girl group The Pussycat Dolls, recorded for the re-release of the group's second studio album Doll Domination (2008) and their EP Doll Domination – The Mini Collection (2009). It was released on February 23, 2009, by Interscope Records as the fourth single from the album and is an English remake of the original Hindi song "Jai Ho" which is taken from the soundtrack to the hit film Slumdog Millionaire (2008). The remake was conceived by record executives Jimmy Iovine and Ron Fair who tasked the Dolls' lead singer Nicole Scherzinger with creating a pop record that did not deviate from the original melody. Iovine and Fair also asked a number of other writers to create interpretations of the song, including Brick & Lace, The Writing Camp and Ester Dean. The final English version of "Jai Ho" was dubbed "Jai Ho! " and is sometimes also referred to as the "RF Mix" or "Ron Fair" Remix.
"Poison" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Nicole Scherzinger for her debut solo studio album, Killer Love (2011). Released on October 25, 2010, it is the first single from the album. It was produced by RedOne, BeatGeek and Jimmy Joker, and is distinctively different from Scherzinger's previous attempts at releasing solo material. "Poison" is backed with powerful synthesizers and a pulsing dance-pop beat. The single was released as a two-track digital download and as a seven-track remixes extended play (EP).
"Don't Hold Your Breath" is a song by American singer Nicole Scherzinger, taken from her debut album, Killer Love (2011). The song began as a demo or reference track by American artists Timbaland and Keri Hilson, which leaked online in June 2010. It went through various iterations and versions which leaked ahead of its release in 2011. The final mixed and mastered version of "Don't Hold Your Breath" was released on March 10, 2011, through Interscope Records, preceding its parent album by one week. "Don't Hold Your Breath" was written by a trio of American songwriters: Josh Alexander, Toby Gad, and Billy Steinberg. It is an empowering independence anthem with lyrics that speak of rebuking the advances of an ex-lover, that features a pop and synth-pop production, with electro-pop beats and Eurodance stylings. Production was courtesy of Carl Falk, Rami and Steve Josefsson.
Killer Love is the debut solo studio album by Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Scherzinger which features special guest appearances from Sting, Enrique Iglesias & 50 Cent. It was released on March 18, 2011, by Interscope Records, in association with its affiliated record labels. Scherzinger had been working on a solo album since 2005, under the title Her Name Is Nicole and was originally due for release in 2007. However, unsuccessful singles and poor timing led the project being pushed back numerous times. After releasing The Pussycat Dolls' second studio album Doll Domination (2008), Scherzinger shelved the project entirely citing bad timing and creative issues as the reasons for its cancellation. Many of its songs were reassigned to the Dolls or other artists. In 2010, Moroccan producer RedOne was brought on board for a second attempt at launching her solo album.
"Right There" is a song by American singer Nicole Scherzinger, from her debut studio album, Killer Love (2011). The song was released on May 17, 2011, as the third single from the album by Interscope and associated record labels. As the third single, a remix was recorded featuring American rapper 50 Cent. The song was originally intended to be the first single to precede the album in the United States. Written by Ester Dean, Frank Romano, Daniel Morris, and co-written and produced by Jim Jonsin, it is an island-flavored midtempo R&B-pop song that sees Scherzinger singing about her what she wants her lover to do and warning other suitors to back off.
"Boomerang" is a song by American singer Nicole Scherzinger, originally intended for her then-upcoming second studio album. It was written by Azengo, Morgan Jackson, Danny Mercer, Anthony Preston, and Sandy Wilhelm, with production by Wilhelm under his production name of Sandy Vee, Preston, and will.i.am. The song was released as a single on March 8, 2013 by Interscope. It is a dance and pop song with uplifting lyrics that speak about coming back up when you get knocked down, with music critics drawing comparisons to "Stronger " by Kelly Clarkson. Critical reception of the former from critics was mixed, with criticism for the simple lyrics but praise for the chorus being catchy.
American recording artist Alicia Keys has appeared in numerous music videos. Her videography includes more than thirty music videos and three video albums. In 2000, Keys signed a recording contract with J Records and released her debut single "Fallin'", taken from her first studio album Songs in A minor (2001). The plot of its music video had Keys traveling to a prison to visit her incarcerated boyfriend and was continued in the video for her next single, "A Woman's Worth;" both videos marked Keys' first collaboration with director Chris Robinson, who would become a regular collaborator later. In 2004, another regular, American director Diane Martel, directed the accompanying music video for the second single from the singer's second album The Diary of Alicia Keys, "If I Ain't Got You", which featured rapper Method Man as Keys' love interest. It won the Best R&B Video accolade at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards.
"Your Love" is a song recorded by American singer Nicole Scherzinger for her second studio album Big Fat Lie (2014). It was written by Terius "The-Dream" Nash and C. "Tricky" Stewart and produced by the duo alongside Godz of Analog, with vocal production provided by Bart Schoudel. The song was released on May 30, 2014, by RCA Records as the lead single marking its first release since signing a deal with Sony Music Entertainment.
"Bang" is a song recorded by American singer Nicole Scherzinger for her second studio album, Big Fat Lie (2014). The song was written by Terius "The-Dream" Nash and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, with production from Stewart, The-Dream, and Godz of Analog. The R&B and pop song was vocally produced by Bart Schoudal. It was released as the fourth single from the album on December 14, 2014, for digital download and streaming.