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The Pussycat Dolls are a {{Pop}} / RAndB GirlGroup who originally began as a burlesque dance troupe back in TheNineties. At the TurnOfTheMillennium, the troupe began foraying into glamour magazines and making a name for themselves in the eyes of the public. After shuffling their members and recruiting Music/NicoleScherzinger (formerly of the ''Popstars''-created group "Eden's Crush"), pop music was next on the agenda, and after launching themselves with the mega-successful single "Don't Cha", their debut album ''[=PCD=]'' was released in 2005. Another album, ''Doll Domination'', followed in 2008 in spite of the group losing FieryRedhead Carmit Bachar.

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The Pussycat Dolls are a {{Pop}} / RAndB GirlGroup who originally began as a burlesque dance troupe back in TheNineties. At the TurnOfTheMillennium, the troupe began foraying into glamour magazines and making a name for themselves in the eyes of the public. After shuffling their members and recruiting Music/NicoleScherzinger (formerly of the ''Popstars''-created group "Eden's Crush"), pop music was next on the agenda, and after launching themselves with the mega-successful single "Don't Cha", their debut album ''[=PCD=]'' ''PCD'' was released in 2005. Another album, ''Doll Domination'', followed in 2008 in spite of the group losing FieryRedhead Carmit Bachar.



The group also became involved with some internal politics which spawned numerous, ahem, [[JustForPun catfights]]. After Carmit left the group in 2008 to work on her own projects, there was a television series devoted to finding the next "Doll", however the winner opted to embark on a solo career just weeks after her victory. There was also much squabbling over Nicole being a SpotlightStealingSquad, and in response to this, each Doll got her own solo track on the deluxe edition of ''Doll Domination''.

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The group also became involved with some internal politics which spawned numerous, ahem, [[JustForPun [[{{Pun}} catfights]]. After Carmit left the group in 2008 to work on her own projects, there was a television series devoted to finding the next "Doll", however the winner opted to embark on a solo career just weeks after her victory. There was also much squabbling over Nicole being a SpotlightStealingSquad, and in response to this, each Doll got her own solo track on the deluxe edition of ''Doll Domination''.
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In early 2022, Nicole posted to Instagram confirming that the reunion tour had been cancelled, surprising [[https://ca.news.yahoo.com/pussycat-dolls-tour-cancelled-instagram-111654422.html her group mates]] who had had no idea this was going on. Around the same time, Antin posted to Instagram saying "All of us have made personal & financial sacrifices, but that's what it takes to be a team player in a 'BAND.' Let's not forget there are 5 other members of this group who I care for deeply, who deserve to be heard. [...] There are truths to this situation, I just hope one day they see the light".

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In early 2022, Nicole posted to Instagram confirming that the reunion tour had been cancelled, surprising [[https://ca.news.yahoo.com/pussycat-dolls-tour-cancelled-instagram-111654422.html her group mates]] who had had no idea this was going on. Around the same time, Antin posted to Instagram saying "All of us have made personal & financial sacrifices, but that's what it takes to be a team player in a 'BAND.' Let's not forget there are 5 other members of this group who I care for deeply, who deserve to be heard. [...] There are truths to this situation, I just hope one day they see the light".
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Unfortunately, that reunion was short lived as well. In September of 2021 Robin Antin filed a [[https://people.com/music/pussycat-dolls-founder-robin-antin-sues-nicole-scherzinger/ lawsuit]] against Nicole accusing her of extortion - claiming Nicole had suddenly refused to take part in the tour unless she was given full creative control, "final decision-making authority" and a larger share of the group's business venture (75% vs the 49% she already had). Nicole denied this and filed [[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/nicole-scherzinger-pussycat-dolls-founder-breach-of-contract-complaint-1393113/ her own lawsuit]] against Antin for breach of conduct and mismanagement, claiming (among other things) that Antin had mismanaged the tour so badly that Nicole had had to use her own private funds to try to make things work.

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Unfortunately, that reunion was short lived short-lived as well. In September of 2021 2021, Robin Antin filed a [[https://people.com/music/pussycat-dolls-founder-robin-antin-sues-nicole-scherzinger/ lawsuit]] against Nicole accusing her of extortion - claiming Nicole had suddenly refused to take part in the tour unless she was given full creative control, "final decision-making authority" and a larger share of the group's business venture (75% vs the 49% she already had). Nicole denied this and filed [[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/nicole-scherzinger-pussycat-dolls-founder-breach-of-contract-complaint-1393113/ her own lawsuit]] against Antin for breach of conduct and mismanagement, claiming (among other things) that Antin had mismanaged the tour so badly that Nicole had had to use her own private funds to try to make things work.



In 2023 Nicole [[https://cjoy.com/news/9552057/nicole-scherzinger-shades-pussycat-dolls-in-new-song-freedom/ released a new song]] that seemingly shaded the group and implied she would not be returning, especially with the lyrics "Please allow me to introduce myself, I’m not that little Doll you knew. She paid her dues, now she owns herself. I’ve got a new attitude down inside of me, I’ve got a new pair of shoes, step aside, please. I’m through working for you, was killing me to compromise. Bitch, I just woke up redefined.”

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In 2023 2023, Nicole [[https://cjoy.com/news/9552057/nicole-scherzinger-shades-pussycat-dolls-in-new-song-freedom/ released a new song]] that seemingly shaded the group and implied she would not be returning, especially with the lyrics "Please allow me to introduce myself, I’m I'm not that little Doll you knew. She paid her dues, now she owns herself. I’ve got a new attitude down inside of me, I’ve I've got a new pair of shoes, step aside, please. I’m through working for you, was killing me to compromise. Bitch, I just woke up redefined.”



* CallAndResponseSong: Nicole and Music/{{Timbaland}} in "Wait a Minute", Nicole and WillIAm in "Beep".

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* CallAndResponseSong: Nicole and Music/{{Timbaland}} in "Wait a Minute", Nicole and WillIAm Music/WillIAm in "Beep".
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[[caption-width-right:350:Left to right: [[GoodBadGirl Kimberley Wyatt]], [[TeamMom Carmit]] [[FieryRedhead Bachar]], [[IAmTheBand Nicole Scherzinger]], [[GenkiGirl Ashley Roberts]], [[GirlyGirl Jessica Sutta]]]]

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[[caption-width-right:350:Left to right: [[GoodBadGirl Kimberley Kimberly Wyatt]], [[TeamMom Carmit]] [[FieryRedhead Bachar]], [[IAmTheBand Nicole Scherzinger]], [[GenkiGirl Ashley Roberts]], [[GirlyGirl Jessica Sutta]]]]



-> ''Lookin' like one of them puddy cat dolls''
-> ''Tryin' to hold my woody back through my drawers"''

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-> ''Lookin' like one of them puddy cat dolls''
Puddy-Cat Dolls''
-> ''Tryin' to hold my woody woodie back through my drawers"''



The Pussycat Dolls are a {{pop}} / RAndB GirlGroup who originally began as a burlesque dance troupe back in TheNineties. At the TurnOfTheMillennium, the troupe began foraying into glamour magazines and making a name for themselves in the eyes of the public. After shuffling their members and recruiting Nicole Scherzinger (formerly of the ''Popstars''-created group "Eden's Crush"), pop music was next on the agenda, and after launching themselves with the mega-successful single "Don't Cha" their debut album ''[=PCD=]'' was released in 2005. Another album, ''Doll Domination'', followed in 2008 in spite of the group losing FieryRedhead Carmit Bachar.

With the release of their music came much controversy, as terrified parents and {{Media Watchdog}}s caused a scene over their explicit outfits, dance moves and song lyrics. What ''really'' set them off, though, was the fact that in some instances the Dolls were [[WhatDoYouMeanItsNotForKids marketed to girls as young as]] ''[[WhatDoYouMeanItsNotForKids six]]''. The group were even about to release a line of dolls targeting that age group when various parental organisations caused an outcry, causing them to be shelved. Though other popstars such as Music/BritneySpears and Music/ChristinaAguilera had donned HotterAndSexier images which pushed the boundaries of taste before, Pussycat Dolls were pretty much the TropeCodifier in making overtly sexual pop with an image to match.

The group also became involved with some internal politics which spawned numerous, ahem, [[JustForPun catfights]]. After Carmit left the group in 2008 to work on her own projects, there was a television series devoted to finding the next "Doll", however the winner opted to embark on a solo career just weeks after her victory. There was also much squabbling over Nicole Scherzinger being a SpotlightStealingSquad, and in response to this, each Doll got her own solo track on the deluxe edition of ''Doll Domination''.

It was all too much though, and by early 2010, the group imploded. Jessica was the first to leave following her sustaining a back injury while on tour, and she was very shortly followed by Kimberley, Ashley and Melody - while each of them thanked fans for their support, they all cited the favoritism Nicole received as a deciding factor in their departures. In later years the majority of the girls have remained close, with Melody giving Carmit a "Special Thanks" mention in her first solo work, Melody, Ashley and Jessica being bridesmaids at Kimberley's wedding and Carmit attending Jessica's wedding.

It was originally reported that the Pussycat Dolls would return in 2013, but [[RevolvingDoorBand with an all-new lineup]] (which included former members of Paradiso Girls and Girlicious), but Robin Anton announced that the new group would ''not'' be using the Pussycat Dolls name, but instead be named "[[https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/media/grl-650-430.jpg?w=650 G.R.L]]", however in 2019, it was [[https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/26/entertainment/pussycat-dolls-reunion/index.html confirmed]] that the Dolls would be reuniting.

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The Pussycat Dolls are a {{pop}} {{Pop}} / RAndB GirlGroup who originally began as a burlesque dance troupe back in TheNineties. At the TurnOfTheMillennium, the troupe began foraying into glamour magazines and making a name for themselves in the eyes of the public. After shuffling their members and recruiting Nicole Scherzinger Music/NicoleScherzinger (formerly of the ''Popstars''-created group "Eden's Crush"), pop music was next on the agenda, and after launching themselves with the mega-successful single "Don't Cha" Cha", their debut album ''[=PCD=]'' was released in 2005. Another album, ''Doll Domination'', followed in 2008 in spite of the group losing FieryRedhead Carmit Bachar.

With the release of their music came much controversy, as terrified parents and {{Media Watchdog}}s caused a scene over their explicit outfits, dance moves and song lyrics. What ''really'' set them off, though, was the fact that in some instances the Dolls were [[WhatDoYouMeanItsNotForKids marketed to girls as young as]] ''[[WhatDoYouMeanItsNotForKids six]]''. The group were even about to release a line of dolls targeting that age group when various parental organisations caused an outcry, causing them to be shelved. Though other popstars such as Music/BritneySpears and Music/ChristinaAguilera had donned HotterAndSexier images which pushed the boundaries of taste before, the Pussycat Dolls were pretty much the TropeCodifier in making overtly sexual pop with an image to match.

The group also became involved with some internal politics which spawned numerous, ahem, [[JustForPun catfights]]. After Carmit left the group in 2008 to work on her own projects, there was a television series devoted to finding the next "Doll", however the winner opted to embark on a solo career just weeks after her victory. There was also much squabbling over Nicole Scherzinger being a SpotlightStealingSquad, and in response to this, each Doll got her own solo track on the deluxe edition of ''Doll Domination''.

It was all too much though, and by early 2010, the group imploded. Jessica was the first to leave following her sustaining a back injury while on tour, and she was very shortly followed by Kimberley, Kimberly, Ashley and Melody - while each of them thanked fans for their support, they all cited the favoritism Nicole received as a deciding factor in their departures. In later years the majority of the girls have remained close, with Melody giving Carmit a "Special Thanks" mention in her first solo work, Melody, Ashley and Jessica being bridesmaids at Kimberley's Kimberly's wedding and Carmit attending Jessica's wedding.

It was originally reported that the Pussycat Dolls would return in 2013, but [[RevolvingDoorBand with an all-new lineup]] (which included former members of Paradiso Girls and Girlicious), but Robin Anton Antin announced that the new group would ''not'' be using the Pussycat Dolls name, but instead be named "[[https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/media/grl-650-430.jpg?w=650 G.R.L]]", however in 2019, it was [[https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/26/entertainment/pussycat-dolls-reunion/index.html confirmed]] that the Dolls would be reuniting.



In early 2022 Nicole posted to Instagram confirming that the reunion tour had been cancelled, surprising [[https://ca.news.yahoo.com/pussycat-dolls-tour-cancelled-instagram-111654422.html her group mates]] who had had no idea this was going on. Around the same time Antin posted to Instagram saying "All of us have made personal & financial sacrifices, but that's what it takes to be a team player in a 'BAND.' Let's not forget there are 5 other members of this group who I care for deeply, who deserve to be heard. [...] There are truths to this situation, I just hope one day they see the light".

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In early 2022 2022, Nicole posted to Instagram confirming that the reunion tour had been cancelled, surprising [[https://ca.news.yahoo.com/pussycat-dolls-tour-cancelled-instagram-111654422.html her group mates]] who had had no idea this was going on. Around the same time time, Antin posted to Instagram saying "All of us have made personal & financial sacrifices, but that's what it takes to be a team player in a 'BAND.' Let's not forget there are 5 other members of this group who I care for deeply, who deserve to be heard. [...] There are truths to this situation, I just hope one day they see the light".



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* Paula van Oppen[[note]]Was supposed to be part of the new line-up, but instead debuted as part of G.R.L until their disbandment. Did not return as part of the new G.R.L lineup.[[/note]]

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* Paula van Van Oppen[[note]]Was supposed to be part of the new line-up, but instead debuted as part of G.R.L until their disbandment. Did not return as part of the new G.R.L lineup.[[/note]]



* CallAndResponseSong: Nicole and Music/{{Timbaland}} in "Wait a Minute", Nicole and will.i.am in "Beep".

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* CallAndResponseSong: Nicole and Music/{{Timbaland}} in "Wait a Minute", Nicole and will.i.am WillIAm in "Beep".



* ADayInTheLimelight: Each doll gets her own solo on ''Doll Domination'':

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* ADayInTheLimelight: Each doll Doll gets her own solo on ''Doll Domination'':



* {{Determinator}}: Paula Van Oppen. She dropped out of high school to focus on dance, and when people thought she wasn't good enough, she worked her ass off, appeared on ''Series/SoYouThinkYouCanDance'' (and then bowed out to appear in {{Burlesque}}), and then went on to appear in commercials, music videos, and on stage with Usher, Music/KatyPerry, Keri Hilson, and Music/LadyGaga.

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* {{Determinator}}: Paula Van Oppen. She dropped out of high school to focus on dance, and when people thought she wasn't good enough, she worked her ass off, appeared on ''Series/SoYouThinkYouCanDance'' (and then bowed out to appear in {{Burlesque}}), and then went on to appear in commercials, music videos, and on stage with Usher, Music/{{Usher}}, Music/KatyPerry, Keri Hilson, and Music/LadyGaga.



* GoldDigger: [=PCD=] make it rather explicit what they really want from Timbaland in "Wait a Minute".

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* GoldDigger: [=PCD=] make it rather explicit what they really want from Timbaland Music/{{Timbaland}} in "Wait a Minute".



* IAmTheBand: Nicole was recruited to sing the group's songs while the other members engaged in their ThreeMinutesOfWrithing. She would usually get the bulk of the verses while Carmit and Melody would join in to sing the chorus and Melody provided the [[MelismaticVocals vocal runs]] (Ashley, Kimberley and Jessica were given whatever (if anything) was left, such as in "Buttons" where they sing the "uh-huh" and "uh" bits in the choruses).

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* IAmTheBand: Nicole was recruited to sing the group's songs while the other members engaged in their ThreeMinutesOfWrithing. She would usually get the bulk of the verses while Carmit and Melody would join in to sing the chorus and Melody provided the [[MelismaticVocals vocal runs]] (Ashley, Kimberley Kimberly and Jessica were given whatever (if anything) was left, such as in "Buttons" where they sing the "uh-huh" and "uh" bits in the choruses).



-->'''Melody:''' Thank you for supporting me even though I'm not "featured"! That's right, Phoenix, let me hear you! What's up everybody? I'm Melody and I'm a native of Phoenix, Arizona. Let me give a shout-out to my family. Thank you for supporting me, even if I'm not featured. You know what I'm saying? And I feel like it's my responsibility to say to all the little boys and girls in the house tonight that myself and Ashley Roberts are examples that you can do anything that you want to do. Don't give up on your dreams and don't let anyone stomp on them ever!

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-->'''Melody:''' Thank you for supporting me even though I'm not "featured"! That's right, Phoenix, let me hear you! What's up everybody? I'm Melody Melody, and I'm a native of Phoenix, Arizona.UsefulNotes/{{Arizona}}. Let me give a shout-out to my family. Thank you for supporting me, even if I'm not featured. You know what I'm saying? And I feel like it's my responsibility to say to all the little boys and girls in the house tonight that myself and Ashley Roberts are examples that you can do anything that you want to do. Don't give up on your dreams and don't let anyone stomp on them ever!



* SignatureMove: Kimberley's [[https://rachttlg.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/pussycat_dolls2.jpg standing]] [[https://andjillcametumblingafter.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/kimwyatt3.jpg over-splits]], which once even [[https://youtu.be/Lv3h9_D2IAk helped her out]] when her car broke down.

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* SignatureMove: Kimberley's Kimberly's [[https://rachttlg.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/pussycat_dolls2.jpg standing]] [[https://andjillcametumblingafter.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/kimwyatt3.jpg over-splits]], which once even [[https://youtu.be/Lv3h9_D2IAk helped her out]] when her car broke down.



* AWildRapperAppears: Music/BustaRhymes in "Don't Cha", [[Music/BlackEyedPeas will.i.am]] in "Beep", Music/SnoopDogg in "Bottle Pop" (and the remix version of "Buttons"), and Missy Elliot in "Whatcha Think About That".

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* AWildRapperAppears: Music/BustaRhymes in "Don't Cha", [[Music/BlackEyedPeas will.i.am]] Music/WillIAm in "Beep", Music/SnoopDogg in "Bottle Pop" (and the remix version of "Buttons"), and Missy Elliot Music/MissyElliot in "Whatcha Think About That".
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[[caption-width-right:350:Left to right: [[GoodBadGirl Kimberley Wyatt]], [[TeamMom Carmit]] [[FieryRedhead Bachar]], [[IAmTheBand Nicole]] [[FaceOfTheBand Scherzinger]], [[GenkiGirl Ashley Roberts]], [[GirlyGirl Jessica Sutta]]]]

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[[caption-width-right:350:Left to right: [[GoodBadGirl Kimberley Wyatt]], [[TeamMom Carmit]] [[FieryRedhead Bachar]], [[IAmTheBand Nicole]] [[FaceOfTheBand Nicole Scherzinger]], [[GenkiGirl Ashley Roberts]], [[GirlyGirl Jessica Sutta]]]]



The group also became involved with some internal politics which spawned numerous, ahem, [[JustForPun catfights]]. After Carmit left the group in 2008 to work on her own projects, there was a television series devoted to finding the next "Doll", however the winner opted to embark on a solo career just weeks after her victory. There was also much squabbling over Nicole Scherzinger being the FaceOfTheBand, and in response to this, each Doll got her own solo track on the deluxe edition of ''Doll Domination''.

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The group also became involved with some internal politics which spawned numerous, ahem, [[JustForPun catfights]]. After Carmit left the group in 2008 to work on her own projects, there was a television series devoted to finding the next "Doll", however the winner opted to embark on a solo career just weeks after her victory. There was also much squabbling over Nicole Scherzinger being the FaceOfTheBand, a SpotlightStealingSquad, and in response to this, each Doll got her own solo track on the deluxe edition of ''Doll Domination''.
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* IAmTheBand: Nicole was recruited to sing the group's songs while the other members engaged in their ThreeMinutesOfWrithing. Nicole would usually get the bulk of the verses while Carmit and Melody would join in to sing the chorus and Melody provided the [[MelismaticVocals vocal runs]]. Ashley, Kimberley and Jessica were given whatever (if anything) was left, such as in "Buttons" where they sing the "uh-huh" and "uh" bits in the choruses.

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* IAmTheBand: Nicole was recruited to sing the group's songs while the other members engaged in their ThreeMinutesOfWrithing. Nicole She would usually get the bulk of the verses while Carmit and Melody would join in to sing the chorus and Melody provided the [[MelismaticVocals vocal runs]]. Ashley, runs]] (Ashley, Kimberley and Jessica were given whatever (if anything) was left, such as in "Buttons" where they sing the "uh-huh" and "uh" bits in the choruses.choruses).

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The group also became involved with some internal politics which spawned numerous, ahem, [[JustForPun catfights]]. After Carmit left the group, there was a television series devoted to finding the next "Doll", however the winner opted to embark on a solo career just weeks after her victory. There was also much squabbling over Nicole Scherzinger being the FaceOfTheBand, and in response to this, each Doll got her own solo track on the deluxe edition of ''Doll Domination''.

It was all too much though, and by early 2010, the group imploded.

The majority of the girls remained friendly, though, with Melody giving Carmit a "Special Thanks" mention in her first solo work, Melody, Ashley and Jessica were bridesmaids at Kimberley's wedding, while Carmit attended Jessica's wedding.

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The group also became involved with some internal politics which spawned numerous, ahem, [[JustForPun catfights]]. After Carmit left the group, group in 2008 to work on her own projects, there was a television series devoted to finding the next "Doll", however the winner opted to embark on a solo career just weeks after her victory. There was also much squabbling over Nicole Scherzinger being the FaceOfTheBand, and in response to this, each Doll got her own solo track on the deluxe edition of ''Doll Domination''.

It was all too much though, and by early 2010, the group imploded. \n\nThe Jessica was the first to leave following her sustaining a back injury while on tour, and she was very shortly followed by Kimberley, Ashley and Melody - while each of them thanked fans for their support, they all cited the favoritism Nicole received as a deciding factor in their departures. In later years the majority of the girls have remained friendly, though, close, with Melody giving Carmit a "Special Thanks" mention in her first solo work, Melody, Ashley and Jessica were being bridesmaids at Kimberley's wedding, while wedding and Carmit attended attending Jessica's wedding.



** However, there ''are'' some songs where the other girls were given more spotlight, such as Carmit and Melody each getting a short verse on "Beep" and being featured in the song's music video, and it also wasn't uncommon to have Carmit and Melody singing more on the group's b-sides. Some sources have Carmit and Melody (as well as Kaya Jones before her departure) listed as "main" singers alongside Nicole, but Nicole herself has said she sang [[http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a410519/nicole-scherzinger-i-sang-95-of-the-pussycat-dolls-vocals/ 95% of the group's songs]].

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** However, there ''are'' some songs where the other girls were given more spotlight, such as Carmit and Melody each getting a short verse on "Beep" and being featured in the song's music video, and it also wasn't uncommon to have Carmit and Melody singing more on the group's b-sides.b-sides[[note]]Carmit's lines were given to Jessica following her departure[[/note]]. Some sources have Carmit and Melody (as well as Kaya Jones before her departure) listed as "main" singers alongside Nicole, but Nicole herself has said she sang [[http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a410519/nicole-scherzinger-i-sang-95-of-the-pussycat-dolls-vocals/ 95% of the group's songs]].
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[[caption-width-right:350:Left to right: Kimberley Wyatt, Carmit Bachar, Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta]]

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[[caption-width-right:350:Left to right: [[GoodBadGirl Kimberley Wyatt, Carmit Bachar, Nicole Scherzinger, Wyatt]], [[TeamMom Carmit]] [[FieryRedhead Bachar]], [[IAmTheBand Nicole]] [[FaceOfTheBand Scherzinger]], [[GenkiGirl Ashley Roberts, Roberts]], [[GirlyGirl Jessica Sutta]]Sutta]]]]
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It was originally reported that the Pussycat Dolls would return in 2013, but [[RevolvingDoorBand with an all-new lineup]] (which included former members of Paradiso Girls and Girlicious), but Robin Anton announced that the new group would ''not'' be using the Pussycat Dolls name, but instead be named "[[http://cdn.stagebloc.com/production/themes/assets/2620/20130614_200502_2620_427.jpeg G.R.L]]", however in 2019, it was [[https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/26/entertainment/pussycat-dolls-reunion/index.html confirmed]] that the Dolls would be reuniting.

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It was originally reported that the Pussycat Dolls would return in 2013, but [[RevolvingDoorBand with an all-new lineup]] (which included former members of Paradiso Girls and Girlicious), but Robin Anton announced that the new group would ''not'' be using the Pussycat Dolls name, but instead be named "[[http://cdn.stagebloc.com/production/themes/assets/2620/20130614_200502_2620_427.jpeg "[[https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/media/grl-650-430.jpg?w=650 G.R.L]]", however in 2019, it was [[https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/26/entertainment/pussycat-dolls-reunion/index.html confirmed]] that the Dolls would be reuniting.
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Unfortunately, that reunion was short lived as well. In September of 2021 Robin Antin filed a [[https://people.com/music/pussycat-dolls-founder-robin-antin-sues-nicole-scherzinger/ lawsuit]] against Nicole accusing her of extortion - claiming Nicole had suddenly refused to take part in the tour unless she was given full creative control, "final decision-making authority" and a larger share of the group's business venture (75% vs the 49% she already had). Nicole denied this and filed [[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/nicole-scherzinger-pussycat-dolls-founder-breach-of-contract-complaint-1393113/ her own lawsuit]] against Antin for breach of conduct and mismanagement, claiming (among other things) that Antin had mismanaged the tour so badly that Nicole had to use her own private funds.

In early 2022 Nicole posted to Instagram confirming that the reunion tour had been cancelled, surprising her groupmates who had had no idea this was going on - [[https://ca.news.yahoo.com/pussycat-dolls-tour-cancelled-instagram-111654422.html Carmit and Jessica]] would later reveal they found out about it through Nicole's posting about it on Instagram. Around the same time Antin posted to Instagram saying "All of us have made personal & financial sacrifices, but that's what it takes to be a team player in a 'BAND.' Let's not forget there are 5 other members of this group who I care for deeply, who deserve to be heard. [...] There are truths to this situation, I just hope one day they see the light".

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Unfortunately, that reunion was short lived as well. In September of 2021 Robin Antin filed a [[https://people.com/music/pussycat-dolls-founder-robin-antin-sues-nicole-scherzinger/ lawsuit]] against Nicole accusing her of extortion - claiming Nicole had suddenly refused to take part in the tour unless she was given full creative control, "final decision-making authority" and a larger share of the group's business venture (75% vs the 49% she already had). Nicole denied this and filed [[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/nicole-scherzinger-pussycat-dolls-founder-breach-of-contract-complaint-1393113/ her own lawsuit]] against Antin for breach of conduct and mismanagement, claiming (among other things) that Antin had mismanaged the tour so badly that Nicole had had to use her own private funds.

funds to try to make things work.

In early 2022 Nicole posted to Instagram confirming that the reunion tour had been cancelled, surprising her groupmates who had had no idea this was going on - [[https://ca.news.yahoo.com/pussycat-dolls-tour-cancelled-instagram-111654422.html Carmit and Jessica]] would later reveal they found out about it through Nicole's posting about it on Instagram.her group mates]] who had had no idea this was going on. Around the same time Antin posted to Instagram saying "All of us have made personal & financial sacrifices, but that's what it takes to be a team player in a 'BAND.' Let's not forget there are 5 other members of this group who I care for deeply, who deserve to be heard. [...] There are truths to this situation, I just hope one day they see the light".
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* SignatureMove: Kimberley's [[https://rachttlg.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/pussycat_dolls2.jpg standing]] [[https://andjillcametumblingafter.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/kimwyatt3.jpg over-splits]], which once even [[https://youtu.be/Lv3h9_D2IAk helped her out]] when her car broke down.
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The majority of the girls remained friendly, though, with Melody giving Carmit a "Special Thanks" mention in her first solo work, Melody, Ashley and Jessica were bridesmaids at Kimberley's wedding, Carmit attended Jessica's wedding (and Nicole mentioned Jessica has "a heart of gold"),

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The majority of the girls remained friendly, though, with Melody giving Carmit a "Special Thanks" mention in her first solo work, Melody, Ashley and Jessica were bridesmaids at Kimberley's wedding, while Carmit attended Jessica's wedding (and Nicole mentioned Jessica has "a heart of gold"),
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The majority of the girls remained friendly, though, with Melody giving Carmit a "Special Thanks" mention in her first solo work, Melody, Ashley and Jessica were bridesmaids at Kimberley's wedding, Carmit attended Jessica's wedding (and Nicole mentioned Jessica has "a heart of gold"),



Unfortunately, that reunion was short lived as well. Nicole argued over having more creative control of the group's reunion again, which caused more conflicts between her and the group's founder Antin, as well as between her and her group members. Scherzinger confirmed that the reunion tour had been cancelled by early 2022, without even discussing it with her groupmates.

!! Current Members

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Unfortunately, that reunion was short lived as well. In September of 2021 Robin Antin filed a [[https://people.com/music/pussycat-dolls-founder-robin-antin-sues-nicole-scherzinger/ lawsuit]] against Nicole argued over having more accusing her of extortion - claiming Nicole had suddenly refused to take part in the tour unless she was given full creative control control, "final decision-making authority" and a larger share of the group's reunion again, which caused more conflicts between business venture (75% vs the 49% she already had). Nicole denied this and filed [[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/nicole-scherzinger-pussycat-dolls-founder-breach-of-contract-complaint-1393113/ her own lawsuit]] against Antin for breach of conduct and mismanagement, claiming (among other things) that Antin had mismanaged the group's founder Antin, as well as between tour so badly that Nicole had to use her and her group members. Scherzinger confirmed own private funds.

In early 2022 Nicole posted to Instagram confirming
that the reunion tour had been cancelled by early 2022, without even discussing cancelled, surprising her groupmates who had had no idea this was going on - [[https://ca.news.yahoo.com/pussycat-dolls-tour-cancelled-instagram-111654422.html Carmit and Jessica]] would later reveal they found out about it through Nicole's posting about it on Instagram. Around the same time Antin posted to Instagram saying "All of us have made personal & financial sacrifices, but that's what it takes to be a team player in a 'BAND.' Let's not forget there are 5 other members of this group who I care for deeply, who deserve to be heard. [...] There are truths to this situation, I just hope one day they see the light".

In 2023 Nicole [[https://cjoy.com/news/9552057/nicole-scherzinger-shades-pussycat-dolls-in-new-song-freedom/ released a new song]] that seemingly shaded the group and implied she would not be returning, especially
with the lyrics "Please allow me to introduce myself, I’m not that little Doll you knew. She paid her groupmates.

dues, now she owns herself. I’ve got a new attitude down inside of me, I’ve got a new pair of shoes, step aside, please. I’m through working for you, was killing me to compromise. Bitch, I just woke up redefined.”

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-->'''Melody:''' Thank you for supporting me even though I'm not "featured"! That's right, Phoenix, let me hear you! What's up everybody? I'm Melody and I'm a native of Phoenix, Arizona. Let me give a shout-out to my family. Thank you for supporting me, even if I'm not featured. You know what I'm saying?And I feel like it's my responsibility to say to all the little boys and girls in the house tonight that myself and Ashley Roberts are examples that you can do anything that you want to do. Don't give up on your dreams and don't let anyone stomp on them ever!

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-->'''Melody:''' Thank you for supporting me even though I'm not "featured"! That's right, Phoenix, let me hear you! What's up everybody? I'm Melody and I'm a native of Phoenix, Arizona. Let me give a shout-out to my family. Thank you for supporting me, even if I'm not featured. You know what I'm saying?And saying? And I feel like it's my responsibility to say to all the little boys and girls in the house tonight that myself and Ashley Roberts are examples that you can do anything that you want to do. Don't give up on your dreams and don't let anyone stomp on them ever!


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* TeamMom: Carmit, so much so that Melody gave her a "Special Thanks" mention in her first solo release.
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** There's also Nicole's ''repeated'' [[AccentUponTheWrongSyllable mispronunciation]] of "Jai" as "Jay", which is worse when you can hear A. R. Rahman in the background singing it with the pronunciation of "Jai" sounding closer to how an English speaker would say "J'eye".

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* SeductionLyric: "Don't Cha" is distinctly in the BadGirlSong crossover zone, being a brazen attempt to seduce a guy away from his girlfriend - though in one verse she accepts that this is a bad idea ("Fight the feeling, leave it alone - if it ain't love it just ain't enough to leave a happy home.If it ain't love it there are hints that the singer accepts that this is a bad idea, and may have to wait for "next lifetime".
-->''Fight the feeling, leave it alone''\\
'''Cause if it ain't love it ain't enough to leave a happy home''\\
''Let's keep it friendly, you have to play fair''\\
''See, I don't care but I know she ain't gon' wanna share''

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* SeductionLyric: "Don't Cha" is distinctly in the BadGirlSong crossover zone, being a brazen attempt to seduce a guy away from his girlfriend - though later in one verse she the song the singer accepts that this is it's a bad idea ("Fight and advises the guy to stay with his girlfriend.
-->"Fight
the feeling, leave it alone - alone, 'cause if it ain't love it just ain't enough to leave a happy home.If it ain't love it there are hints that the singer accepts that this is a bad idea, and may have to wait for "next lifetime".
-->''Fight the feeling, leave it alone''\\
'''Cause if it ain't love it ain't enough to leave a happy home''\\
''Let's
home. Let's keep it friendly, you have to play fair''\\
''See, I
fair - see, ''I'' don't care care, but I know she ''she'' ain't gon' wanna share''share." [...] "I know she loves you, I understand - I'd probably be just as crazy about you if you were my own man. Maybe next lifetime, possibly, but until then, old friend, your secret is safe with me."

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%%* AllMenArePerverts: "Beep".



* IAmTheBand: Nicole was recruited to sing the group's songs while the other members engaged in their ThreeMinutesOfWrithing, although Melody often provided the [[MelismaticVocals vocal runs]] and adlibs, Carmit [[https://youtu.be/1r9ghI7YcL0?t=139 got a brief feature in "Beep"]] and the others would often sing together on one or two words of a song - "Stickwitu" being the best example. Some sources have Carmit and Melody (as well as Kaya Jones before her departure) listed as "main" singers alongside Nicole, but Nicole herself has said she sang [[http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a410519/nicole-scherzinger-i-sang-95-of-the-pussycat-dolls-vocals/ 95% of the group's songs]].

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* IAmTheBand: Nicole was recruited to sing the group's songs while the other members engaged in their ThreeMinutesOfWrithing, although ThreeMinutesOfWrithing. Nicole would usually get the bulk of the verses while Carmit and Melody often would join in to sing the chorus and Melody provided the [[MelismaticVocals vocal runs]] runs]]. Ashley, Kimberley and adlibs, Jessica were given whatever (if anything) was left, such as in "Buttons" where they sing the "uh-huh" and "uh" bits in the choruses.
** However, there ''are'' some songs where the other girls were given more spotlight, such as
Carmit [[https://youtu.be/1r9ghI7YcL0?t=139 got a brief feature in "Beep"]] and the others would often sing together Melody each getting a short verse on one or two words of a song - "Stickwitu" "Beep" and being featured in the best example.song's music video, and it also wasn't uncommon to have Carmit and Melody singing more on the group's b-sides. Some sources have Carmit and Melody (as well as Kaya Jones before her departure) listed as "main" singers alongside Nicole, but Nicole herself has said she sang [[http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a410519/nicole-scherzinger-i-sang-95-of-the-pussycat-dolls-vocals/ 95% of the group's songs]].songs]].
*** "React" was a ''bit'' better about line division, with most of the song being comprised of shared lines, but even then Nicole was the only Doll to get solo lines and a bridge to herself.



* SeductionLyric: "Don't Cha" is distinctly in the BadGirlSong crossover zone, being a brazen attempt to seduce a guy away from his girlfriend -- though there are hints that the singer accepts that this is a bad idea, and may have to wait for "next lifetime".
-->''Don't cha wish your girlfriend was wrong like me?''\\
''Don't cha wish your girlfriend was fun like me?''\\
''Don't cha, don't cha?''

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* SeductionLyric: "Don't Cha" is distinctly in the BadGirlSong crossover zone, being a brazen attempt to seduce a guy away from his girlfriend -- - though in one verse she accepts that this is a bad idea ("Fight the feeling, leave it alone - if it ain't love it just ain't enough to leave a happy home.If it ain't love it there are hints that the singer accepts that this is a bad idea, and may have to wait for "next lifetime".
-->''Don't cha wish your girlfriend was wrong like me?''\\
''Don't cha wish your girlfriend was fun like me?''\\
''Don't cha,
-->''Fight the feeling, leave it alone''\\
'''Cause if it ain't love it ain't enough to leave a happy home''\\
''Let's keep it friendly, you have to play fair''\\
''See, I
don't cha?''care but I know she ain't gon' wanna share''
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[[caption-width-right:350:Left to right: Kimberley Wyatt, Carmit Bachar, Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta]]
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* CallAndResponseSong: Nicole and Timbaland in "Wait a Minute", Nicole and will.i.am in "Beep".

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* CallAndResponseSong: Nicole and Timbaland Music/{{Timbaland}} in "Wait a Minute", Nicole and will.i.am in "Beep".
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* ADateWithRosiePalms: "I Don't Need a Man"

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* AllMenArePerverts: "Beep".
* BareYourMidriff

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* %%* AllMenArePerverts: "Beep".
* BareYourMidriff
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* ShesGotLegs: And they're not afraid to show them.
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* DarkSkinnedBlonde: Paula Van Oppen (originally a [[DyeHard brunette]]).
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* {{Biker Babe}}s: On the ''Doll Domination'' artwork.
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Unfortunately, that reunion was short lived as well. Nicole argued over having more creative control of the group's reunion again, which caused more conflicts between her and the group's founder Antin, as well as between her and her group members. Scherzinger confirmed that the reunion tour had been cancelled by early 2022, without even discussing it with her groupmates.
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* BetterPartnerAssertion: "Don't Cha" is about the singer saying how she would make a better girlfriend than the one the listener currently has; being, among other things, "hotter" and more "fun" compared to her.
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* LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters: As the group reboot suggests, there are ''loads'' of people who were in the group, both in its burlesque and musical incarnations. It can even be credited with launching the careers of Creator/ChristinaApplegate and Carmen Electra back in the 1990s.

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