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'''The Pussycat Dolls''' are an award-winning and ] nominated ] all-female music group. The Dolls began as a ] dance troupe based in ], and expanded to ] in ]. The group, which was founded by ] ] in 1995, released its first ] in 2004. The group is one of the most successful new acts to appear in the mainstream in 2005 and since then have gone on to sell over 20 million records worldwide. '''The Pussycat Dolls''' are an ] all-female music group. The Dolls began as a ] dance troupe based in ], and expanded to ] in ]. The group, which was founded by ] ] in 1995, released its first ] in 2004.


==Biography== ==Biography==
===1993–2003: Dance troupe beginnings=== ===1993–2003: Dance troupe beginnings===
The history of the Pussycat dolls is quite fucking easy and quite fucking simple. They are fucking retards and they are gay. They like anal and vaginal sex with guys, girls, toys and dildos! They suck on female genitalia and they are dikes! Actually they are slutty bisexual whores to be exact. Their music sucks so much fucking ass that it is truly a wonder why radio stations play that shit. PCD has no fucking talent and they need to die right fucking now! Have fun blocking my ip you faggots. I have a number of computers so I will be back!!!
Some sources claim that Robin Antin began exploring the idea of a modern ] troupe in 1993 with her friend Linh le and ] (both friends since high school); the troupe's first performance was in 1995. During this period they performed with numerous guest vocalists (see list below), with a repertoire of '50s and '60s ]s, performed in ] and/or old-fashioned ] costumes.
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They secured a Thursday night residency at ] nightclub ], where they stayed from 1995–2001. In June 1999 ] ran a Pussycat Dolls pictorial, featuring at least contemporary members Kasey Campbell, Kiva Dawson, Erica Gudis and Lindsley Allen. In 2002 they moved to ]. The group became internationally popular and was featured in magazines, television specials for ] and ], ad campaigns, and movies. Some of the Dolls appeared in the 2003 film '']'' dancing to the ] theme.

] was the group's lead performer for many of their shows. She said "I was part of the Dolls for two years and did every show with them...but financially, I couldn't become part of their new music project...It was a financial sacrifice I couldn't make." She did however make a cameo appearance in the music video for "]".

With the involvement of ]s ] and ], the troupe was re-cast, transformed into an ] recording group, and signed up as employees of Iovine's label ].


===2003-present: Music career=== ===2003-present: Music career===
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In September and October 2004 the ] CDs for the films '']'' and '']'' were released, each containing one track by the Dolls. "]" from ''Shall We Dance?'' also became their first single and first ]. In September and October 2004 the ] CDs for the films '']'' and '']'' were released, each containing one track by the Dolls. "]" from ''Shall We Dance?'' also became their first single and first ].


In 2005, The Pussycat Dolls released their debut album '']''. The album debuted at #5 on the ] 200, selling about 100,000 copies. It has produced seven singles. Their second single "]" (with ]) became their first major hit. The follow-up, "]", became the group's first U.S. # 1 Billboard Pop Radio hit. It went on to sell well over 3 million digital downloads and cd's in the world and became their second #1 single in a row in the UK. The third single, "]", featured ] lead rapper ]. They recently released their latest single, "]", featuring ] which followed in the success of the previous singles and went straight into the top 3 on the ], #3. The group's final single has been confirmed as the high tempo, club track "]" and was released on August 2006, in the United States,"]" will be released in Canada (The video was premiered on MuchOnDemand September 14th, 2006) , the UK and Ireland and "]" will be released as the 5th single in Continental Europe. The 5th single in Australia and New Zealand is also "I Don't Need A Man". In 2005, The Pussycat Dolls released their debut album '']''. The album debuted at #5 on the ] 200, selling about 100,000 copies. It has produced seven singles. Their second single "]" (with ]) became their first major hit. The follow-up, "]", became the group's first U.S. # 1 Billboard Pop Radio hit. It went on to sell well over 3 million digital downloads and cd's in the world and became their second #1 single in a row in the UK. The third single, "]", featured ] lead rapper ]. They recently released their latest single, "]", featuring ] which followed in the success of the previous singles and went straight into the top 3 on the ], #3. The group's final single has been confirmed as the high tempo, club track "]" and is set for release on August 2006, in the United States,"]" will be released in Canada (The video was premiered on MuchOnDemand September 14th, 2006) , the UK and Ireland and "]" will be released as the 5th single in Continental Europe. The 5th single in Australia and New Zealand is also "I Don't Need A Man".


The Pussycat Dolls are proving to be a recognised female group as ] marks them as #1 in Top 10 Female Groups (July 2006) beating #2 ] and #7 ]. Furthermore, securing #1 in ]'s (UK) 'Top 20 Sexiest' #2 in ]'s Ultimate 20 Women in Pop (August 2006) and #6 in ]'s Girls of ] countdown. The Pussycat Dolls are proving to be a recognised female group as ] marks them as #1 in Top 10 Female Groups (July 2006) beating #2 ] and #7 ]. Furthermore, securing #1 in ]'s (UK) 'Top 20 Sexiest' #2 in ]'s Ultimate 20 Women in Pop (August 2006) and #6 in ]'s Girls of ] countdown.
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In 2006, ]-based company Doppelganger (along with Interscope Records) launched the PCD Music Lounge, an interactive website. In 2006, ]-based company Doppelganger (along with Interscope Records) launched the PCD Music Lounge, an interactive website.


On June 30th's ], host Matt Pinfield announced that Scherzinger has written twelve new songs for the follow-up album to 2005's '']''. The Dolls reportedly aim to start recording their '']'', to be released in late 2007. On June 30th's ], host Matt Pinfield announced that Scherzinger has written twelve new songs for the follow-up album to 2005's '']''. The Dolls reportedly aim to start recording their second album '']'', album will be released in late 2007.


In late 2006, The Pussycat Dolls were also featured in a commercial for ] along with ]. In late 2006, The Pussycat Dolls were also featured in a commercial for ] along with ].
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Scherzinger is working on a solo album, reportedly due for release in 2007. She has publicly stated that although she is releasing a solo album, she is not leaving The Pussycat Dolls. Her first single is set for release in February and her album soon after. Scherzinger is working on a solo album, reportedly due for release in 2007. She has publicly stated that although she is releasing a solo album, she is not leaving The Pussycat Dolls. Her first single is set for release in February and her album soon after.


On December 7, 2006 the group received a ] nomination in the ] category for their hit "]".

] in late ].]]
===Touring=== ===Touring===
In 2006, the Pussycat Dolls performed live shows in North America supporting the ]. As headliners they toured the UK, Europe and Malaysia. In 2006, the Pussycat Dolls have been performing live shows as support for the ], and as headliners in the UK, Europe and Malaysia. Although the Black Eyed Peas performed in Israel, the Pussycat Dolls didn't open the show.


On August 8, 2006, after a Dolls concert in ], their concert promoter, Absolute Entertainment, was charged with flouting ]n decency laws. The '']'' quoted Culture Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Mohamad Arif Abdul Rahman as saying: "I believe the way the Pussycat Dolls behaved onstage amounted to gross indecency". The charge was settled by paying a fine of RM5000 (US$1358 ). On August 8, 2006, after a Dolls concert in ], their concert promoter, Absolute Entertainment, was charged with flouting ]n decency laws. The '']'' quoted Culture Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Mohamad Arif Abdul Rahman as saying: "I believe the way the Pussycat Dolls behaved onstage amounted to gross indecency". The charge was settled by paying a fine of RM5000 (US$1358 ).


In November-December 2006 the Dolls will be touring the UK with ] as their support act. In November 2006 the Dolls will be touring with ] as her support act.


In 2007 the Dolls will be touring North America as a support act for ]'s ], along with ]. In 2007 the Dolls will be touring North America as a support act for ]'s ], along with ].
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Their recorded cover versions include: "We Went As Far As We Felt Like Going" (]); "]" (]); "]" (]); "]" (]); "]" (]/]); "]" (]/]); a ] of ]'s "]" with ]'s "]"; "Right Now" (]); and "]" (]). Their recorded cover versions include: "We Went As Far As We Felt Like Going" (]); "]" (]); "]" (]); "]" (]); "]" (]/]); "]" (]/]); a ] of ]'s "]" with ]'s "]"; "Right Now" (]); and "]" (]).


Their live cover versions have included: "Big Spender" (]/]); "]" (]); "]" (]); "]" (]); and "]" (]). Their live cover versions have included: "Big Spender" (]/]); "]" (]); "]" (]); and "]" (]).


===Vocalists=== ===Vocalists===
The Dolls have been accused of being a group where only one member sings (Scherzinger), and the rest are just ]. However, Thornton and Bachar both have solo spots, with Thornton interjecting ] on numerous tracks. The Dolls have been accused of being a group where only one member sings (Scherzinger), and the rest are just ]. However, Thornton and Bachar both have solo spots, with Thornton interjecting ] on numerous tracks.


Thornton sings on "Beep", "Wait A Minute", "Stickwitu", "Buttons", "I Don't Need A Man", "Hot Stuff (I Want You Back)", "Bite The Dust", "Right Now", "Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go", "Sway", "Flirt", and "We Went As Far As Felt Like Going". Bachar sings on "Beep", "Stickwitu", "Flirt", "Hot Stuff (I Want You Back)", "I Don't Need A Man", "Right Now", "Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go", "We Went As Far As We Felt Like Going", and "Santa Baby". Roberts and Sutta also sing on the "Stickwitu" ] "Santa Baby". Thornton sings on "Beep", "Wait A Minute", "Stickwitu", "Buttons", "I Don't Need A Man", "Hot Stuff (I Want You Back)", "Bite The Dust", "Right Now", "Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go", "Sway", "Flirt", and "We Went As Far As Felt Like Going".
Bachar sings on "Beep", "Stickwitu","Flirt", "Hot Stuff (I Want You Back)", "Right Now", "Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go", "We Went As Far As We Felt Like Going", and "Santa Baby".
Roberts and Sutta also sing on the "Stickwitu" ] "Santa Baby".


==Other endeavors== ==Other endeavors==
===The Las Vegas show, 2005-present=== ===The Las Vegas show, 2005-present===
In parallel to the Dolls as a recording R&B act, in April 2005 a resident live show commenced at the "Pussycat Dolls Lounge" adjacent to Pure Nightclub in ] in ]. This show contains eight "cast members" who continue the burlesque-style show which began in L.A. in 1995. In 2006 the cast included vocalist Jamie Preston . The venue is operated by Pure Management Group, Robin Antin has some involvement, but it is unclear whether Interscope also have a financial interest. The Dolls recording group have made occasional appearances. "Special guests" have included: ] (April 2005); ] (Feb 2006); ] (April 2006); and ] (June 2006). In parallel to the Dolls as a recording R&B act, in April 2005 a resident live show commenced at the "Pussycat Dolls Lounge" adjacent to Pure Nightclub in ] in ]. This show contains eight "cast members" who continue the burlesque-style show which began in L.A. in 1995. The venue is operated by Pure Management Group, Robin Antin has some involvement, but it is unclear whether Interscope also have a financial interest. The Dolls recording group have made occasional appearances. "Special guests" have included: ] (April 2005); ] (Feb 2006); ] (April 2006); and ] (June 2006).

===UK "Dolls"===
On 11 December 2006 '']'' reported that ], with help from ], will be creating a "UK version" of the Pussycat Dolls, and that ] will be one of the performers.


===Television series=== ===Television series===
In April 2006 '']'' reported that Interscope executives are working to produce their own reality TV series overseen by the producers of '']'' and ], the director of '']'' and '']''. Entitled '']'', the show will search for the new member of the troupe.. In August 2006, it was announced that the show would be picked up by ], and will be shown in 2007. In April 2006 '']'' reported that Interscope executives are working to produce their own reality TV series overseen by the producers of '']'' and ], the director of '']'' and '']''. Entitled '']'', the show will search for the new member of the troupe.
In August 2006, it was announced that the show would be picked up by ], the new network being formed from the merger of ] and ].


===Merchandise=== ===Merchandise===
In a merchandising agreement with Interscope, in 2006 toy manufacturer ] had plans for a line of dolls modeled after The Pussycat Dolls, and reportedly aimed at six to nine-year-olds. The groups "]" and the "Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood" successfully lobbied the company to scrap the plan because they felt that the dolls would have been inappropriate for children, due to the overtly sexual nature of The Pussycat Dolls' songs, videos and live shows. In a merchandising agreement with Interscope, in 2006 toy manufacturer ] had plans for a line of dolls modeled after The Pussycat Dolls, and reportedly aimed at six- to nine-year-olds. The groups "]" and the "Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood" successfully lobbied the company to scrap the plan because they felt that the dolls would have been inappropriate for children, due to the overtly sexual nature of The Pussycat Dolls' songs, videos and live shows.


Interscope also negotiated a deal with ] for a Pussycat Dolls line of ] under the ] brand. Interscope also negotiated a deal with ] for a Pussycat Dolls line of ] under the ] brand.
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The Pussycat Dolls are an American all-female music group. The Dolls began as a burlesque dance troupe based in Los Angeles, and expanded to Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The group, which was founded by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995, released its first single in 2004.

Biography

1993–2003: Dance troupe beginnings

The history of the Pussycat dolls is quite fucking easy and quite fucking simple. They are fucking retards and they are gay. They like anal and vaginal sex with guys, girls, toys and dildos! They suck on female genitalia and they are dikes! Actually they are slutty bisexual whores to be exact. Their music sucks so much fucking ass that it is truly a wonder why radio stations play that shit. PCD has no fucking talent and they need to die right fucking now! Have fun blocking my ip you faggots. I have a number of computers so I will be back!!!

2003-present: Music career

In 2003, Nicole Scherzinger, a former member of Popstars winners Eden's Crush, became the group's lead singer. The present members of the group are Scherzinger; Carmit Bachar (who joined in 1995); Kimberly Wyatt, Ashley Roberts (who joined in 2001); Jessica Sutta (who joined in 2002); and Melody Thornton, (who joined in 2003). They opened the MTV Asia Awards 2004.

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The Pussycat Dolls on the cover of their 2005 debut album, PCD. Listen to "Buttons' audio sample.

In September and October 2004 the soundtrack CDs for the films Shark Tale and Shall We Dance? were released, each containing one track by the Dolls. "Sway" from Shall We Dance? also became their first single and first music video.

In 2005, The Pussycat Dolls released their debut album PCD. The album debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200, selling about 100,000 copies. It has produced seven singles. Their second single "Don't Cha" (with Busta Rhymes) became their first major hit. The follow-up, "Stickwitu", became the group's first U.S. # 1 Billboard Pop Radio hit. It went on to sell well over 3 million digital downloads and cd's in the world and became their second #1 single in a row in the UK. The third single, "Beep", featured Black Eyed Peas lead rapper will.i.am. They recently released their latest single, "Buttons", featuring Snoop Dogg which followed in the success of the previous singles and went straight into the top 3 on the UK singles chart, #3. The group's final single has been confirmed as the high tempo, club track "Wait A Minute" and is set for release on August 2006, in the United States,"I Don't Need a Man" will be released in Canada (The video was premiered on MuchOnDemand September 14th, 2006) , the UK and Ireland and "Sway" will be released as the 5th single in Continental Europe. The 5th single in Australia and New Zealand is also "I Don't Need A Man".

The Pussycat Dolls are proving to be a recognised female group as MTV Hits (UK) marks them as #1 in Top 10 Female Groups (July 2006) beating #2 Destiny's Child and #7 Spice Girls. Furthermore, securing #1 in VH1's (UK) 'Top 20 Sexiest' #2 in TMF's Ultimate 20 Women in Pop (August 2006) and #6 in TMF's Girls of R&B countdown.

The group won a Billboard Music Award for "Don't Cha" as Top Hot/Dance Club Play Single of the Year. The song was also nominated for Top-Selling Single of the Year and Top-Selling Dance Single of the Year.

At the SXSW music conference in 2006, Interscope lawyer Darryl Franklin said, during a panel discussion, that the contract with the group is unique in that its members are actually salaried employees of the record label and, by design, completely interchangeable. This means that in addition to CD sales, the label also controls merchandise, web sites and all other commercial aspects of the group and their income, excluding song publishing.

In 2006, San Francisco-based company Doppelganger (along with Interscope Records) launched the PCD Music Lounge, an interactive website.

On June 30th's VSpot Top 20 Countdown, host Matt Pinfield announced that Scherzinger has written twelve new songs for the follow-up album to 2005's PCD. The Dolls reportedly aim to start recording their second album Untitled, album will be released in late 2007.

In late 2006, The Pussycat Dolls were also featured in a commercial for Cingular Wireless along with Ludacris.

Scherzinger is working on a solo album, reportedly due for release in 2007. She has publicly stated that although she is releasing a solo album, she is not leaving The Pussycat Dolls. Her first single is set for release in February and her album soon after.

Touring

In 2006, the Pussycat Dolls have been performing live shows as support for the Black Eyed Peas, and as headliners in the UK, Europe and Malaysia. Although the Black Eyed Peas performed in Israel, the Pussycat Dolls didn't open the show.

On August 8, 2006, after a Dolls concert in Kuala Lumpur, their concert promoter, Absolute Entertainment, was charged with flouting Malaysian decency laws. The Malay Mail quoted Culture Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Mohamad Arif Abdul Rahman as saying: "I believe the way the Pussycat Dolls behaved onstage amounted to gross indecency". The charge was settled by paying a fine of RM5000 (US$1358 ).

In November 2006 the Dolls will be touring with Rihanna as her support act.

In 2007 the Dolls will be touring North America as a support act for Christina Aguilera's Back To Basics Tour, along with Danity Kane.

Repertoire

The Dolls' repertoire includes contemporary R&B and cover versions. The original songs are mostly written by professional songwriters and/or producers; Scherzinger is the only group member to have co-written any tracks. The covers often fit within the traditions of burlesque, cabaret and drag shows; featuring musical vamps and flirtatious choreography.

Their recorded cover versions include: "We Went As Far As We Felt Like Going" (Labelle); "Sway" (Dean Martin); "Santa Baby" (Eartha Kitt); "Feelin' Good" (Nina Simone); "Tainted Love" (Gloria Jones/Soft Cell); "Where Did Our Love Go" (The Supremes/Soft Cell); a mash-up of Donna Summer's "Hot Stuff" with Siobhan Fahey's "Bitter Pill"; "Right Now" (Mel Torme); and "Don't Cha" (Tori Alamaze).

Their live cover versions have included: "Big Spender" (Chita Rivera/Shirley Bassey); "Fever" (Peggy Lee); "The Pink Panther Theme" (Henry Mancini); and "These Boots Are Made For Walking" (Nancy Sinatra).

Vocalists

The Dolls have been accused of being a group where only one member sings (Scherzinger), and the rest are just eye candy. However, Thornton and Bachar both have solo spots, with Thornton interjecting melismatic vocal runs on numerous tracks.

Thornton sings on "Beep", "Wait A Minute", "Stickwitu", "Buttons", "I Don't Need A Man", "Hot Stuff (I Want You Back)", "Bite The Dust", "Right Now", "Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go", "Sway", "Flirt", and "We Went As Far As Felt Like Going".

Bachar sings on "Beep", "Stickwitu","Flirt", "Hot Stuff (I Want You Back)", "Right Now", "Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go", "We Went As Far As We Felt Like Going", and "Santa Baby".

Roberts and Sutta also sing on the "Stickwitu" B-side "Santa Baby".

Other endeavors

The Las Vegas show, 2005-present

In parallel to the Dolls as a recording R&B act, in April 2005 a resident live show commenced at the "Pussycat Dolls Lounge" adjacent to Pure Nightclub in Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. This show contains eight "cast members" who continue the burlesque-style show which began in L.A. in 1995. The venue is operated by Pure Management Group, Robin Antin has some involvement, but it is unclear whether Interscope also have a financial interest. The Dolls recording group have made occasional appearances. "Special guests" have included: Eva Longoria (April 2005); Nicolette Sheridan (Feb 2006); Pamela Anderson (April 2006); and Denise Richards (June 2006).

Television series

In April 2006 The New York Times reported that Interscope executives are working to produce their own reality TV series overseen by the producers of America's Next Top Model and McG, the director of Charlie's Angels and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle. Entitled The Search for the Next Pussycat Doll, the show will search for the new member of the troupe.

In August 2006, it was announced that the show would be picked up by the CW, the new network being formed from the merger of UPN and the WB.

Merchandise

In a merchandising agreement with Interscope, in 2006 toy manufacturer Hasbro had plans for a line of dolls modeled after The Pussycat Dolls, and reportedly aimed at six- to nine-year-olds. The groups "Dads and Daughters" and the "Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood" successfully lobbied the company to scrap the plan because they felt that the dolls would have been inappropriate for children, due to the overtly sexual nature of The Pussycat Dolls' songs, videos and live shows.

Interscope also negotiated a deal with Estée Lauder for a Pussycat Dolls line of cosmetics under the Stila brand.

Computer games

In September 2006 it was reported that the Pussycat Dolls had re-recorded "Don't Cha" in Simlish for inclusion in the computer game The Sims 2 Pets.

In November 2006 it was reported that the Dolls appear in character form in the computer game Asphalt 2: Urban GT.

Discography

Main article: The Pussycat Dolls discography

Albums

DVD

Singles

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Year Song U.S. UK CAN AUS NZ NETH Album
2005 "Don't Cha" (featuring Busta Rhymes) 2 1 1 1 1 2 PCD
2005 "Stickwitu" 5 1 — 2 1 2 PCD
2006 "Beep" (featuring Will.I.Am) 13 2 48 3 1 2 PCD
2006 "Buttons" (featuring Snoop Dogg) 3 3 14 2 1 6 PCD
2006 "I Don't Need A Man" — 7 11 6 7 4 PCD
2006 "Wait A Minute" (featuring Timbaland) 53 TBR TBR TBR TBR TBR PCD
Total Number 1's — 2 1 1 4 —

Sales statistics

  • Worldwide album sales: 5,579,000
  • Worldwide single sales: 16,715,000
  • Combined sales: 22,294,000

Recognitions

Year Award-giving Body Award Result
2005 Billboard Music Award Top-selling R&B/Hip-Hop Single of the Year (Don't Cha) Won
2005 Billboard Music Award Top-selling Dance Single of the Year (Don't Cha) Nominated
2005 Billboard Music Award Top Dance/Club Play Single of the Year for (Don't Cha) Won
2005 Billboard Music Award Top-selling Single of the Year (Don't Cha) Nominated
2005 Billboard Music Award Top Dance/Club Play Artist of the Year Nominated
2005 UK Smash Hits Awards Best Video of The Year (Don't Cha) Won
2005 Der goldene Otto (silver edition), in Germany Best Pop Group Won
2006 Die Goldene Kamera Pop International Won
2006 ECHO Pop International Nominated
2006 MTV Australia Video Music Awards Best Group Video (Don't Cha) Nominated
2006 MTV Asia Awards Favorite Breakthrough Artist Nominated
2006 MTV Pilipinas Video Music Awards Favorite International Video (Don't Cha) Nominated
2006 MYX Music Awards Favorite International Video (Don't Cha) Won
2006 Soul Train Music Award Best R&B/Soul Single: Band, Duo, or Group (Don't Cha) Nominated
2006 MTV Video Music Awards Best Dance Video (Buttons) Won
2006 MTV Video Music Awards Best Choreography in a Video (Buttons) Won
2006 Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Sales (Don't Cha) Won
2006 MTV Video Music Awards Latin America Mejor Artista Nuevo Internacional Nominated
2006 MuchMusic Video Awards Best International Artist (Don't Cha) Nominated
2006 American Music Awards Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group Nominated
2006 American Music Awards Favorite New Breakthrough Artist Nominated
2006 MTV Europe Music Awards 2006 Best Group Nominated
2006 TMF Awards Belgium Best Album International Won
2006 TMF Awards Netherlands Best New International Artist Won
2006 World Music Awards 2006 Best New Artist Nominated
2006 MKMF Awards Best Foreign Artist Award Won

Celebrities performed with

Female guests

Male guests

See also

References


External links

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