Pussycat Dolls fuel comeback rumours after signing new management
The Pussycat Dolls appear to have signalled their comeback by enlisting new management in what fans are interpreting as confirmation of a reunion.
CAA music division head Rob Light and Paul Franklin, who specialises in reunion tours, are now reportedly set to represent the group in a significant development.
Lead singer Nicole Scherzinger has fuelled speculation by hinting at future plans for the band.
The move comes despite the group’s turbulent history of internal disputes and legal conflicts between members Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta, Carmit Bachar and Melody Thornton.
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The signing represents a major step forward for the chart-topping act, which has faced numerous obstacles in their previous attempts to reunite.
The Pussycat Dolls began as a burlesque troupe before transforming into a pop group in 2003 when Nicole, Melody and Kaya joined existing members Carmit, Ashley, Jessica and Kimberly.
Kaya departed the following year, while Carmit exited in 2008.
During their time together, the group released two studio albums: PCD in 2005 and Doll Domination in 2008.
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They achieved considerable chart success with tracks including Don’t Cha, Buttons, When I Grow Up, I Hate This Part and Hush Hush.
The band officially disbanded in 2010 after seven years together.
Their first attempt at reuniting came in 2019, when all members except Melody came together and released a new single called React.
The group had planned to embark on a tour in 2020, but these arrangements were shelved when the Covid-19 pandemic struck.
Nicole Scherzinger has been a prominent judge and mentor across several versions and spin-offs of The X Factor franchise
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The tour was ultimately cancelled due to both the ongoing health crisis and legal complications that arose between members.
Five years on from those abandoned plans, reports suggest the Dolls are now plotting a fresh series of live performances.
Kimberly Wyatt, 43, has reportedly been telling friends that the group have finally worked through their disagreements and is ready to reform.
A source told The Sun: “Kimberly has been open about the fact the girls have sorted out their issues.”
The insider added: “She also told pals they’ve been discussing a tour. The Pussycat Dolls certainly had their differences over the years, but a comeback would send fans wild.”
The previous reunion attempt was marred by a bitter dispute between Nicole and the band’s founder, Robin Antin.
Antin, 60, launched legal action against the singer, accusing her of “extortion” over the planned tour.
The lawsuit alleged that Nicole refused to participate unless her stake in the group’s joint company was increased from 49 per cent to 75 per cent.
The previous reunion attempt was marred by a bitter dispute between Ms Scherzinger and the band’s founder
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According to court documents, Nicole sought creative control and “final decision-making authority” over the group, citing the growth of her personal brand and opportunities she would need to sacrifice.
Nicole hit back forcefully through her lawyer, Howard King, who dismissed the allegations as “ludicrous and false.”
Melody was not part of the 2019 reunion following a disagreement with Nicole regarding lead vocal duties.
Nicole recently took to social media to mark a significant milestone for one of the group’s biggest hits.
Sharing footage from the Buttons music video, she celebrated the track reaching one billion views on YouTube.
“From then to now, seeing this video hit 1 billion views on YouTube fills my heart with so much gratitude,” Nicole wrote.
She continued: “For the PCD fans. For the memories. For what’s to come.”
The cryptic message about future plans has only intensified fan excitement about a potential comeback.
With new management now in place and members reportedly having resolved their longstanding differences, the stage appears set for the Pussycat Dolls to make their return after more than a decade away from the spotlight.
