History of Nicole Scherzinger in Timeline
Nicole Scherzinger is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and television personality, most notably recognized as a member of the successful R&B-pop group the Pussycat Dolls from 2003 to 2010. The Pussycat Dolls achieved significant commercial success during her tenure, selling over 55 million records globally and becoming one of the best-selling female groups worldwide.
June 29, 1978: Nicole Scherzinger's Birth
On June 29, 1978, Nicole Prascovia Elikolani Scherzinger was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.
1996: Graduation from YPAS
In 1996, Nicole Scherzinger graduated from the Youth Performing Arts School (YPAS) at duPont Manual High School.
March 2001: Release of "Get Over Yourself"
In March 2001, Eden's Crush, including Nicole Scherzinger, released their debut single, "Get Over Yourself."
2002: Guest Star Role
In 2002, Nicole Scherzinger guest-starred in television shows such as My Wife and Kids.
August 2003: Audition at Arista Records
In August 2003, Nicole Scherzinger auditioned at Arista Records with a demo CD.
December 2003: Joining Pussycat Dolls Recording Group
In December 2003, Nicole Scherzinger successfully auditioned for the Pussycat Dolls recording group.
2003: Joining the Pussycat Dolls
In 2003, Nicole Scherzinger became a member of the R&B-pop group and dance ensemble the Pussycat Dolls.
2003: Cameo in Chasing Papi
In 2003, Nicole Scherzinger had a cameo in the independent comedy, Chasing Papi.
September 2005: Release of PCD
In September 2005, the Pussycat Dolls, with Nicole Scherzinger as lead singer, released their debut album PCD.
February 2006: Signing Publishing Agreement
In February 2006, Nicole Scherzinger signed a global publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group.
July 2006: Feature on Avant's "Lie About Us"
In July 2006, Nicole Scherzinger was featured on Avant's "Lie About Us".
March 2007: Announcement of Her Name is Nicole
In March 2007, Nicole Scherzinger announced her debut studio album would be titled Her Name is Nicole.
2007: Release of "Puakenikeni"
In 2007, Nicole Scherzinger released her single "Puakenikeni", named after a flower indigenous to Hawaii, incorporating her Hawaiian heritage into her music.
2007: Induction to DuPont Manual Alumni's Hall of Fame
In 2007, Nicole Scherzinger was inducted to DuPont Manual Alumni's Hall of Fame.
September 23, 2008: Release of Doll Domination
On September 23, 2008, The Pussycat Dolls released their second and final album, Doll Domination.
2008: Obama Presidential Campaign Endorsement
In 2008, Scherzinger endorsed Barack Obama's presidential campaign and appeared in the music video for will.i.am's song "Yes We Can", inspired by Obama's speech after the 2008 New Hampshire primary.
January 18, 2009: Start of Doll Domination Tour
On January 18, 2009, The Pussycat Dolls embarked on the worldwide Doll Domination Tour.
April 5, 2009: Performance at Wrestlemania XXV
On April 5, 2009, Nicole Scherzinger performed "America the Beautiful" at Wrestlemania XXV.
August 2009: Pussycat Dolls Announce Hiatus
In August 2009, after the Doll Domination Tour concluded, the Pussycat Dolls announced a hiatus to pursue solo careers.
December 2009: Judging on The Sing-Off
In December 2009, Nicole Scherzinger was announced as a judge on the first season of The Sing-Off.
2009: Judging on The Sing-Off
In 2009, Nicole Scherzinger served as a judge on The Sing-Off.
April 2010: Clothing Line with C&A
In April 2010, Scherzinger collaborated with C&A to launch her own collection of lingerie, shoes, handbags and jewelry in Brazilian stores.
May 2010: Winning Dancing with the Stars
In May 2010, Nicole Scherzinger and her dance partner Derek Hough won the tenth season of Dancing with the Stars.
July 2010: Guest Judge on The X Factor UK
In July 2010, Nicole Scherzinger served as a guest judge on The X Factor UK, where she formed One Direction.
October 2010: Release of "Poison" and Departure from Pussycat Dolls
In October 2010, Nicole Scherzinger released "Poison" and announced her departure from the Pussycat Dolls.
October 2010: Charity Single and Concert
In October 2010, Scherzinger was featured on "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" and portrayed Trixie at The Rocky Horror Picture Show's 35th anniversary concert, benefiting the Painted Turtle camp.
2010: Departure from Pussycat Dolls
In 2010, Nicole Scherzinger left the Pussycat Dolls.
2010: Winning Dancing with the Stars
In 2010, Nicole Scherzinger won the television dancing competition show Dancing with the Stars.
March 21, 2011: Release of Killer Love
On March 21, 2011, Nicole Scherzinger's debut album, Killer Love, was released in the United Kingdom.
December 2011: Performance at Royal Variety Performance
In December 2011, Nicole Scherzinger performed "The Phantom of the Opera" at the Royal Variety Performance.
December 2011: Endorsement of imPress Nails
In December 2011, Scherzinger began endorsing the imPress Nails manicure line and launched her own signature series.
2011: Judging on The X Factor US
In 2011, Nicole Scherzinger served as a judge on The X Factor US.
2011: Release of Killer Love
In 2011, Nicole Scherzinger's debut album, "Her Name is Nicole" was released as "Killer Love", featuring singles like "Right There", "Poison", and "Don't Hold Your Breath".
February 2012: Headlining Tour in the UK
In February 2012, Nicole Scherzinger embarked on her first headlining tour in the United Kingdom.
June 15, 2012: Confirmation as Judge on The X Factor UK
On June 15, 2012, Nicole Scherzinger was confirmed as a judge for the ninth series of The X Factor UK.
2012: Herbal Essences Ambassador
From 2012, Scherzinger was the ambassador for Herbal Essences.
2012: Judging on The X Factor UK
In 2012, Nicole Scherzinger became a judge on The X Factor UK.
2012: Speaking about Bulimia
In late 2012, Nicole Scherzinger publicly discussed her experiences with bulimia during the height of the Pussycat Dolls' popularity, revealing a nearly decade-long struggle with the disorder.
March 2013: Release of "Boomerang"
In March 2013, Nicole Scherzinger released the single "Boomerang", which achieved a peak position of number six on the UK Singles Chart, but its limited success led to the cancellation of the associated album.
March 2013: British Airways Ambassador
In March 2013, Scherzinger was announced as an ambassador for British Airways, promoting first class routes to Moscow.
April 2013: Face of Müller Corner
In April 2013, Scherzinger was announced as the face of Müller Corner, a range of luxury yogurts, and featured in TV and print campaigns.
2013: Judging on The X Factor UK
In 2013, Nicole Scherzinger continued to serve as a judge on The X Factor UK.
2013: Special Olympics Global Ambassador
In 2013, inspired by her aunt with Down syndrome, Scherzinger became a global ambassador for the Special Olympics and recorded "O Holy Night" for A Very Special Christmas, benefiting the organization.
2013: Endowment of YPAS Scholarship
Since 2013, Nicole Scherzinger has endowed YPAS with a yearly scholarship.
February 2014: Signing with Sony Music Entertainment and RCA Records
In February 2014, Nicole Scherzinger signed a record deal with Sony Music Entertainment and RCA Records for a reported $4.5 million, marking a significant move in her music career.
March 2014: Collaboration with Missguided
In March 2014, Scherzinger's collaboration with Missguided resulted in a 30-piece range, increasing the retailer's profit by 70%.
September 2014: Proactiv+ Ambassador
In September 2014, Scherzinger joined Proactiv+ as the new celebrity ambassador for the skin care company.
October 2014: Release of 'Big Fat Lie'
In October 2014, Scherzinger's second studio album, Big Fat Lie, was released, experiencing lackluster sales on the UK Albums Chart.
October 17, 2014: Stand Up 2 Cancer Performance
On October 17, 2014, Scherzinger performed "Brave" with the SU2C choir for Stand Up 2 Cancer to raise money for cancer research.
2014: Inspiration from 'In the Lonely Hour'
During the recording process of Big Fat Lie in 2014, Nicole Scherzinger stated that Sam Smith's 2014 album In the Lonely Hour inspired her to get "emotionally raw."
2014: Role in Cats
In 2014, Nicole Scherzinger had a theatrical role in Cats.
2014: Release of Big Fat Lie
In 2014, Nicole Scherzinger released her second studio album, Big Fat Lie.
February 8, 2015: End of Cats run
On February 8, 2015, Nicole Scherzinger concluded her 12-week run as Grizabella in the revival of the musical Cats at the London Palladium, a role for which she received critical acclaim.
February 2015: Final Separation from Lewis Hamilton
In February 2015, Nicole Scherzinger and Lewis Hamilton ended their on-and-off relationship of seven years for the final time, concluding a high-profile romantic involvement.
June 30, 2015: Winning 'I Can Do That'
On June 30, 2015, Nicole Scherzinger won the variety show I Can Do That, showcasing her versatility by performing skills she had never previously attempted.
September 15, 2015: Premiere of 'Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris'
On September 15, 2015, the live variety show Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris premiered on NBC, featuring Nicole Scherzinger as co-host; however, the show was cancelled after one season due to low ratings.
September 2015: "Love Song to the Earth" Release
In September 2015, Scherzinger was featured on the single "Love Song to the Earth" to raise awareness on climate change ahead of the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference.
April 2016: Tribute to Prince
Following the death of Prince in late April 2016, Nicole Scherzinger posted a lengthy tribute citing him as a "mentor" and "inspiration" to her career, highlighting his influence on her music.
September 2016: "Where Is the Love?" Remake
In September 2016, Scherzinger was featured on the remake of the Black Eyed Peas song "Where Is the Love?", with proceeds going to will.i.am's i.am.angel Foundation.
November 2016: Release of Moana
In November 2016, Nicole Scherzinger voiced the character Sina in the animated feature film Moana, released through Walt Disney Pictures.
November 29, 2016: New Face of Perfectil
On November 29, 2016, Scherzinger was announced as the new face of Perfectil, a vitamin product.
2016: Role in Moana
In 2016, Nicole Scherzinger had a role in the Disney animated film Moana.
March 2017: Perfectil Advertising Campaign
In March 2017, Scherzinger featured in a television commercial for Vitabiotics's new Perfectil advertising campaign.
May 24, 2017: Premiere of Dirty Dancing remake
On May 24, 2017, Nicole Scherzinger starred as Penny in ABC's television film Dirty Dancing, a remake of the 1987 film of the same name; Scherzinger's performance was praised, though the movie received negative reviews.
September 2017: Launch of 'Chosen by Nicole Scherzinger'
In September 2017, Nicole Scherzinger launched her debut fragrance, Chosen by Nicole Scherzinger, marking an expansion into the beauty and lifestyle market.
2017: Role in Dirty Dancing
In 2017, Nicole Scherzinger had a role in the television film Dirty Dancing.
2017: Alumna of the Year Award
In 2017, Nicole Scherzinger received the Alumna of the Year Award from the Wright State Alumni Association, awarded in 2018.
2017: Support for LGBTQ Rights
In 2017, Scherzinger published a "love letter" to the LGBTQ community through Billboard, praising them for their resilience and unity.
2018: Voice Cameo in Ralph Breaks the Internet
In 2018, Nicole Scherzinger had a voice cameo in Ralph Breaks the Internet, adding to her filmography with another animated feature.
2018: Alumna of the Year Award
In 2018, Nicole Scherzinger received the 2017 Alumna of the Year Award from the Wright State Alumni Association.
May 2019: Joining Australia's Got Talent as a Judge
In May 2019, Nicole Scherzinger was announced as a judge on the ninth season of Australia's Got Talent, expanding her judging roles internationally.
August 2019: Protest Against Thirty Meter Telescope
In August 2019, Scherzinger participated in protests against the building of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea, a site considered sacred by native Hawaiians.
December 2019: Reunion Performance on The X Factor: Celebrity
In December 2019, Nicole Scherzinger reunited with the Pussycat Dolls on the finale of The X Factor: Celebrity, performing a medley of their hits and new song "React", though the performance garnered some controversy.
2019: Judging on Australia's Got Talent and The Masked Singer
In 2019, Nicole Scherzinger served as a judge on Australia's Got Talent and The Masked Singer.
January 2020: Confirmation of Relationship with Thom Evans
In January 2020, Nicole Scherzinger confirmed her relationship with former Scottish rugby player Thom Evans, marking the beginning of a new romantic chapter.
February 2020: The Masked Singer Premiere and Release of "React"
In February 2020, The Masked Singer premiered as the Super Bowl LIV lead-out program, achieving high viewership, and the Pussycat Dolls released "React" to moderate success.
June 10, 2021: Premiere of Trese
On June 10, 2021, Nicole Scherzinger voiced Miranda Trese on the Netflix original anime series, Trese, marking her venture into anime voice acting.
December 2, 2021: Role in Annie Live!
On December 2, 2021, Nicole Scherzinger played the role of Grace Farrell on NBC's musical television special Annie Live!, adding another musical performance to her resume.
2021: Role in Annie Live!
In 2021, Nicole Scherzinger had a role in the television special Annie Live!
January 2022: Cancellation of Pussycat Dolls Reunion Tour
In January 2022, the Pussycat Dolls reunion tour was officially canceled due to logistical difficulties related to the COVID-19 pandemic and business issues between Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Antin.
June 17, 2022: Announcement of Interior Design Range
On June 17, 2022, it was revealed that Nicole Scherzinger is set to debut an interior design range including bedding under the name 'Nalu', marking a venture into home decor.
June 24, 2022: Release of "The Drop"
On June 24, 2022, Nicole Scherzinger released the single "The Drop", a collaboration with French DJ David Guetta, Dimitri Vegas, and Azteck.
March 2, 2023: Godmother of P&O Cruises' Arvia
On March 2, 2023, it was announced that Scherzinger would be the first non-British godmother for P&O Cruises and would christen Arvia on March 16, 2023.
March 16, 2023: Christening of Arvia
On March 16, 2023, Scherzinger christened the P&O Cruises' Arvia after being announced as its godmother on March 2, 2023.
May 2023: Performance at the Coronation Concert
In May 2023, Nicole Scherzinger performed "Reflection" from Disney's Mulan at the Coronation Concert, celebrating the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
June 27, 2023: Engagement to Thom Evans
On June 27, 2023, it was confirmed that Nicole Scherzinger and Thom Evans were engaged, marking a significant personal milestone.
2023: Collaboration with Yoshiki
In 2023, Nicole Scherzinger collaborated with Japanese rock star Yoshiki to perform "I'll Be Your Love" in the documentary film Yoshiki: Under the Sky.
2023: Role in Sunset Boulevard
In 2023, Nicole Scherzinger had a theatrical role in Sunset Boulevard.
June 16, 2024: Performance at the 77th Tony Awards
On June 16, 2024, Nicole Scherzinger performed "What I Did for Love (A Chorus Line)" at the 77th Tony Awards during the In memoriam segment.
November 2024: Controversial Social Media Comment
In November 2024, on the day of Donald Trump's election, Scherzinger sparked controversy by replying to a photo posted by Russell Brand with a comment showing support of the slogan "Make Jesus First Again", which she later deleted due to backlash.
2024: Role in Sunset Boulevard
In 2024, Nicole Scherzinger had a theatrical role in Sunset Boulevard.
2024: Laurence Olivier Award Win
In 2024, Nicole Scherzinger won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in Sunset Boulevard.
