Pussycat Dolls

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Formed 2004.

Pussycat Dolls Phil Dent/Redferns

Biography

The Pussycat Dolls are an American pop girl group and dance ensemble, founded in Los Angeles by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995 as a burlesque troupe. After attracting national attention, Antin negotiated a record deal with Interscope Records in 2003 turning the group into a music franchise, which developed a global image and commercial brand overseen by Antin, Interscope and various partners. The Pussycat Dolls were launched into mainstream recognition following the release of their best-selling album, PCD, which contained the number-one singles "Don't Cha" and "Stickwitu". Despite critical and commercial success, the group was plagued by internal conflict and legal turmoil, as Scherzinger was promoted as the brands' lead member. Their sophomore album, Doll Domination, which contains themes the public interpreted as a channel to the group's experience, contains the worldwide hits "When I Grow Up", "I Hate This Part" and "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)". In 2009, they announced a minor hiatus and was later revealed to be an official break up. The Dolls brand diversified into merchandise, reality television programs, a Las Vegas act, product endorsements, spin-off recording groups (Girlicious, Paradiso Girls) and other ventures.

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  1. Pussycat Dolls lose two members

    Tue 2 Mar 2010 15:53

    Two members of chart-topping US band the Pussycat Dolls quit the band, it is confirmed.
  2. Pussycat Dolls 'still together'

    Thu 26 Nov 2009 17:47

    Robin Antin, founder of girl group Pussycat Dolls, has issued a statement saying there...
  3. Pussycat Dolls 'still together'

    Thu 26 Nov 2009 16:48

    Robin Antin, founder of girl group Pussycat Dolls, issues a statement saying there 'is...

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