Nicole Scherzinger

Nicole Scherzinger
Scherzinger in 2011
Background information
Birth name	Nicole Prascovia Elikolani Valiente
Born	(1978-06-29) June 29, 1978 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Genres	R&B, pop, hip hop, dance, soul
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, dancer, model
Instruments	Piano vocals
Years active	1999-present
Labels	A&M Interscope
Website	nicolescherzingermusic.com

Nicole Prascovia Elikolani Scherzinger (née Valiente; born June 29, 1978) is an American singer-songwriter, television personality, and philanthrophist. She was the lead singer of the girl group The Pussycat Dolls. Scherzinger is also known for being a judge on TV talent shows such as The X Factor and The Masked Singer.

Early life

Her father is of Filipino ancestry. Her mother is of Hawaiian and Ukrainian ancestry. Her Catholic parents separated when she was a baby. At age six, she moved to Louisville, Kentucky. She took her German American stepfather's surname when he adopted her.

Career

Scherzinger was one of the group members in Edens Crush after winning a spot from the reality show Popstars. Scherzinger was later a member of the Pussycat Dolls. On November 16, 2007, she released her first solo album, Killer Love.

She was a judge on The Sing-Off in 2009 and 2010. She was a judge on The X Factor in the United States in 2011. She was also a judge on The X Factor in the United Kingdom from 2012 to 2017. Scherzinger is also a panellist on The Masked Singer USA.

will.i.am is the executive producer of her second album.

Personal life

Since 2006, Scherzinger has had an on-off relationship with Lewis Hamilton. She has had bulimia nervosa.

Discography

Scherzinger on stage with the Pussycat Dolls

Solo singles

Year	Title	Chart positions									Album
		U.S.	UK	CAN	AUS	GER	IRE	AUT	SWI	SWE
2007	"Whatever U Like" (featuring T.I.)	104	—	57	—	—	—	—	—	—	Her Name Is Nicole [shelved]
	"Baby Love" (featuring will.i.am)	108	14	—	58	5	15	21	14	51
	"Supervillain" (feat. Mad Scientist)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"Puakenikeni" (featuring Brick & Lace)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

As featured performer

Year	Title	Main artist	Chart positions									Album
			U.S.	UK	CAN	AUS	GER	IRE	AUT	SWI	SWE
2006	"Lie About Us"	Avant	—	76	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Director
	"You Are My Miracle"	Vittorio	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Vittorio
	"Come to Me"	Diddy	9	4	—	11	6	3	8	3	44	Press Play
2007	"Scream"	Timbaland (also featuring Keri Hilson)	122	12	41	20	9	10	18	45	8	Shock Value
2009	"Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)"	A.R.Rahman & Pussycat Dolls	15	3	4	1	29	1	18	7	40	Doll Domination
	"Hotel Room Service" (Official Remix)	Pitbull	8	9	7	15	22	6	22	11	14	Rebelution

Album appearances

Year	Song	Artist	Album
2001	"I Saw You"	F.O.B.	Love's a Woman's Game
	"I'm Getting There"
2003	"I'll Be Your Love" (English Version)	Violet UK	Exposition of Global Harmony
2004	"Breakfast in Bed"	Various Artists	50 First Dates Official Soundtrack, appeared on one track as 'Nicole Kea'
2005	"If U Can't Dance (Slide)"	Will Smith	Lost & Found
	"Supa Hypnotic"	Shaggy	Clothes Drop
	"Don't Ask Her That"
2007	"Scream"	Timbaland	Shock Value (album)
	"Papi Lover"	Daddy Yankee	El Cartel: The Big Boss
	"Fire"	50 Cent	Curtis
2009	"Until U Love U"	Pussycat Dolls	Doll Domination Deluxe Edition
2010	TBA	Slash	Slash & Friends