Nicole Scherzinger had it all: a contagious public persona, a spot in the red-hot Pussycat
Dolls girl group, roles in movies, and a seemingly perfect opportunity to pursue a solo career.
She could have shot to the top as her own entity, but instead, this extremely talented
artist seemed to disappear.
Why didn't it work out for Scherzy on the charts or on the big screen?
Let's take a closer look at what this hardworking, hard twerking, multi-faceted star has been
up to.
Twerking up a sweat
From the looks of Scherzinger's Instagram page, she's gone full-blown Pilates master.
In February 2018, the singer flaunted her toned physique, crafty flexibility, and commendable
upper body strength while demonstrating a perfect upside-down split in Dubai.
Scherzinger's fitness program is diverse and intense.
In an interview with Glamour, she revealed that she takes dancing very seriously, saying,
"It keeps me in shape.
I'm like a drill sergeant — my choreographer is, too."
And when she's not gyrating in twerk class, she spends a lot of time in the gym running,
lifting, and circuit training.
Moana's mom
Scherzinger played the role of Moana's mother in 2016's Moana – a Polynesian-inspired
film that took years to create.
According to Scherzinger, the movie was special because it's a journey about self-discovery,
which really resonated with the former Doll.
She told PopSugar,
"I am of Hawaiian descent, so when I found out they were making a Polynesian-inspired
Disney movie, I was like, 'I have to be a part of this!'"
"I was like 'Oh my gosh, get me in the room!'
I want to be a part of it in any way."
Shelved solo album
While other stars have broken away from their girl groups to forge successful solo careers,
Scherzinger didn't share such an amazing fate.
After building momentum as a solo artist with her collaboration on Diddy's 2006 hit "Come
to Me," Scherzinger released four singles, but they all failed to chart significantly.
As a result, Scherzinger's debut album, Her Name is Nicole, which she announced in the
spring of 2007, was shelved indefinitely.
Scherzinger then shifted her focus to the Pussycat Dolls' second album, Doll Domination.
As for her solo career?
According to BBC Music, she's had moderate music success overseas.
Her debut album, Killer Love, charted in the United Kingdom, but her work Stateside has
garnered little fanfare.
Dolls' drama
In 2010, the Pussycat Dolls announced a hiatus, and while the reason looked murky at first,
rumor has it that the group dynamic fell apart due to rifts with Scherzinger.
In her 2012 Behind the Music special, Scherzinger claims she was responsible for "95 percent"
of the songs on the Dolls' debut album, PCD.
That assertion reportedly didn't sit well with other four ladies in the group.
In October 2017, tensions were heightened yet again when Kaya Jones, a member of The
Pussycat Dolls from 2003 to 2005, shared explosive tweets alleging that the group was more of
a pro ring than a musical act.
"If you're accepting an opportunity for sleeping with your boss…"
"What's the difference between a job opportunity and cash?
I don't really see a difference."
The Dolls' creator, Robin Antin, shot down those claims, but only time will tell if the
Dolls' can actually make a comeback at this point.
In February 2018, Antin brought up the possibility, but was pretty hesitant about it.
"We're talking about…
I'm talking possible.
A possible…"
"Go on, say it!"
"...possible reunion."
Reality TV
In an ever-changing industry, reality TV can be a great way for celebrities to maintain
relevance, and Scherzinger has taken full advantage of the opportunities that have come
her way.
She won the 10th season of Dancing with the Stars in 2010, and the following year, she
signed on as a host — and then as a judge — for the hit show The X Factor.
In 2015, Scherzinger won the first season of I Can Do That, a show where celebrities
compete against each other by performing bizarre acts that are outside of their comfort zones.
That same year, she also signed on as a co-host on Neil Patrick Harris' variety series Best
Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris.
Even though she's been M.I.A. from music, she's usually just a remote click away.
Inner entrepreneur
In 2014, Scherzinger partnered up with online fashion boutique Missguided to create a 30-piece
collection, and according to The Telegraph, the partnership helped increase the brand's
profit by 70 percent.
In September 2017, the "Don't Hold Your Breath" singer tried her hand at business again, launching
her first fragrance, Chosen.
She told Hello!
Magazine that she spent an entire year working on the product.
As for the name?
"Chosen, every woman wants to feel like they are chosen, they are the one, the only one."
The end result, she said, is an ode to her Hawaiian heritage:
"Harmony, love, and health."
Dropped from her label
After experiencing poor sales for her second solo album, Big Fat Lie, RCA Records dropped
her in 2015.
According to The Washington Post, the pop starlet didn't have the support she needed
for a successful release and fell victim to early leaks of her music.
Since her departure from the label, Scherzinger's most notable release has been 2016's "I Want
You Back."
Her rendition of the Motown classic is so well done that it leaves us rooting for her
to regain her footing and release the stellar solo album of her dreams.
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