The Pussycat Dolls

The Pussycat Dolls are an American pop girl group and dance ensemble founded by choreographer Robin Antin. The group originated in 1995 in Los Angeles.

After attracting the attention of many high profile celebrities such as Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera and Johnny Depp, Antin eventually negotiated a record deal with Interscope Records in 2003, and the troupe was re-cast as a music group, comprising lead singer Nicole Scherzinger, Melody Thornton, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta, Kimberly Wyatt and Carmit Bachar.

The Pussycat Dolls achieved worldwide success in 2005 with their album PCD, which debuted at number five on the U.S Billboard 200 Chart and produced the hits Dont´Cha, Buttons and Stickwitu.

The group been criticized for its sexual image and explicit dance routines, and for the over-emphasis on the lead singer Nicole Scherzinger, who sings nearly all of the group´s lead and background vocals.