Nicole Scherzinger


Singer, Songwriter

About

Also Known As
Nicole Kea, Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente, Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente Scherzinger
Birth Place
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Born
June 29, 1978

Biography

Life Events

1996

Won first runner-up at the Kentucky State Fair's Coca-Cola Talent Classic contest

1999

Left college to sing backing vocals for the rock band Days of the New

2001

Competed on the premiere season of The WB's "Popstars" and earned a spot in the all-girl pop group Eden's Crush

2001

Became one of the main vocalists for Eden's Crush and released the hit single "Get Over Yourself (Goodbye)"

2001

Eden's Crush disbanded after their record company London-Sire Records folded

2003

Joined the Pussycat Dolls burlesque troupe

2003

Sang "Breakfast in Bed" on the soundtrack to "50 First Dates"

2005

Released first single as a member of the Pussycat Dolls, the hit song "Don't Cha"

2006

Sang featured vocals on Diddy's hit "Come to Me," which she also co-wrote

2006

Pussycat Dolls released debut album <i>PCD</i>; also co-wrote "I Don't Need a Man" with Kara DioGuardi and "Buttons" with producer Sean Garrett

2008

Released second album with the Pussycat Dolls, <i>Doll Domination</i>

2009

Served as a celebrity judge on NBC's reality singing competition "The Sing-Off"

2010

Joined the tenth season of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" as a celebrity contestant; won the competition with professional partner Derek Hough

2011

Replaced Cheryl Cole on the judging panel of "The X Factor" (Fox), three months before its premiere; did not return for second season

2012

Cast in "Men in Black III" opposite Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones

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