| Girlicious | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | Pop, dance pop, |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Geffen, Interscope |
| Associated acts | Pussycat Dolls, Robin Antin, Paradiso Girls, Danny Fernandes |
| Website | www.girliciousmusic.com |
| Members | |
| Nichole Cordova Chrystina Sayers Natalie Mejia |
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| Former members | |
| Tiffanie Anderson (2007–2009) | |
Girlicious is an American pop girl group featuring Natalie Mejia, Nichole Cordova, and Chrystina Sayers.[1] Tiffanie Anderson departed the group in June 2009, officially due to different ethics.[2] Their self-titled album was released in Canada during 2008, reaching number 2 on the Canadian Albums Chart, and later repackaged as a Deluxe Edition in December 2008. They are currently working on their second album, set for a 2010 release.
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History
2007–2008: Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious and "Girlicious"
Girlicious is an American pop group formed by Robin Antin from the reality TV show Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious. Before the airing of the series premiere of the show, the girls were already chosen for "Girlicious" and had started recording their debut album in late 2007. Originally the group was to be a trio, but was conceived as a quartet through a final decision of creator Robin Antin on the show's season finale. Thus far, they have received greater attention from Canadian audiences. Girlicious was nominated for "Breakout Group", and "Reality: Music Competition" 08. They have modeled for "Sexy Hair" and they were in the October issue of the magazine from one of their photo shoots.[3][4] The have also been featured in Danny Fernandes's video for his single Fantasy[5]
Girlicious was originally signed to Geffen Records. However as of early 2009, they are currently signed to Interscope Records.
2008–2009: Tiffanie Anderson's departure and a new direction
Since early June, 2009, rumors have spread regarding Tiffanie Anderson’s place in Girlicious, and whether she was still currently a part of the group or not. Speculations of Anderson’s departure were sparked primarily by their MySpace account, when all photos of Anderson were completely removed from the site, removing Tiffanie’s alias from the quote altogether.[6] Furthermore sparking rumors of Anderson's displacement from Girlicious was a Twitter update from Robin Antin, which read: "Girlicious fans! Nic, Nat, & Chrys are getting ready to record a new single, new video, & tour the world!" [7]
It was officially confirmed on June 11, 2009, via a YouTube video upload from Anderson’s official YouTube channel, that she is no longer a member of Girlicious.[8][9] In the video, Anderson cites changes with their new record label and sound, stating: "Robin Antin and the label were looking for a new direction for the group" ... "they were looking for the group to not be [urban] any longer". She also speaks of personal differences between some of the girls, saying the group wasn't seeing eye-to-eye on a lot of things: "a couple of the girls and I didn't have the same values or the same morals - causing a huge conflict in the end of it all."
On Sunday, June 21, 2009 Girlicious appeared live at the 2009 MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto, Canada as nominees and presenters. The girls won the award for the "Most Watched Video". Their video for Stupid Shit came in at second place. Robin Antin officially confirmed during a press conference for the MuchMusic Video Awards that Anderson was no longer part of the group.[10]
2009–Present: New lineup, Upcoming Album
After embarking on their Girlicious Tour all over Canada and the eventual change in management and lineup, the remaining members of Girlicious continued making appearances in nightclubs and showrooms and performing for events. It was announced on August 14 that Girlicious will be opening up for Britney Spears a second time after opening up for her in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They will be opening up for her two times, the tour dates are listed at Spears official website.[11]
Their new label, Interscope, had already started working with Girlicious for their second album since May 2009, but the production was put on hold so as to give way for the group's reinvention of their sound and the eventual departure of Anderson. The group continued the planning and production phases of the group's sophomore album in August 2009. The members had given periodic updates of the production process on their twitter accounts, as well as potential songs and collaborations.
Potential songs previously named by the members include Grinding, Don't Slow Down, Battlefield, Don't Go Fallin' In Love and Tell Me Lies.[12]
The group is set to release their new album in February 2010, as confirmed by Robin Antin[13]
Chrystina Sayers has confirmed that the album is close to being finished, stating the album will be an "International Pop" album, unlike the debut.[14] She has also confirmed a Worldwide release, such as Europe and Brazil.[15]
Just recently, Natalie Mejia and Chrystina Sayers updated on their twitter pages that they are currently busy doing photoshoots for their upcoming album, which at this point is at its post-production and finishing stages. Furthermore, Mejia announced a possible new single release before the end of December 2009. [16]
Solo Endeavors
Natalie Mejia: has re-released songs from her group Breathe[17] and been featured in Matt Goss's video for Evil.
Christina Sayers: is featured in Antin's work-out DVD.
Nichole Cordova: has recorded some songs before joining Girlicious, as 'Everything'; 'I Stunt'; 'Watch Me'; 'White Chocolate' and 'Over You'
Discography
Girlicious has released a double A-side single, "Like Me" and "Stupid Shit", along with videos for each single, which are now available on iTunes. Their debut single "Like Me" featured producer Jazze Pha and reached the number 1 spot on the iTunes top chart. The album was released in Canada on August 12, 2008[18] and reached number two on the Canadian album chart only behind the Jonas Brothers. Girlicious received Platinum certification in Canada by the CRIA for their debut album Girlicious.
Albums
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Sales and certifications |
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| CAN | |||
| 2008 | Girlicious
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| 2010 | TBA
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EPs
| Year | Information |
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| 2008 | Like Me / Stupid S***
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Singles
| Year | Single | Chart Positions | Album | ||||||||||||||||
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| U.S. | U.S. Pop |
CAN | |||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | "Like Me" | 102 | 70 | 4 | Girlicious | ||||||||||||||
| "Stupid Shit" | — | — | 20 | ||||||||||||||||
| "Baby Doll" | — | — | 55 | ||||||||||||||||
| Other charted songs | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | "Liar Liar" | — | — | 43 | Girlicious | ||||||||||||||
| "Still In Love" | — | — | 99 | ||||||||||||||||
Music videos
| Year | Song | Director |
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| 2008 | "Like Me" | Steve Antin |
| "Stupid Shit" | Robin Antin,
Mikey Minden |
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| "Baby Doll" | Matt McDermitt |
Tours
2008/2009: The Girlicious Tour
As Opening Act
2008: The Unbreakable Tour
2009: The Circus Starring: Britney Spears (Opening act for the May 5th, August 20 and August 21 shows.)
Television appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | My Date With... | Themselves | Surprised two fans from St. John's, Newfoundland in Montreal, Canada by taking them on a shopping date and performing for them at the Tonic Club Lounge on August 2 2009. |
| 2009 | 2009 MuchMusic Video Awards | Themselves | Presenters for Best Pop Video, winners for Most Watched Online Video for "Like Me". |
| 2009 | Ram Quiz of Girlicious | Quiz | French Canadian TV Special (Musique Plus). |
| 2009 | Spring Break 09 | Host/Themselves | MuchMusic TV special. |
| 2009 | Much News Weekly | Themselves | Guests, two episodes. |
| 2008 | Exclusif á Musique Plus: The Pussycat Dolls et Girlicious | Themselves | French Canadian TV Special (Musique Plus). |
| 2008 | On Set: Girlicious | Themselves | TV Special, MuchMusic behind-the-scenes of Baby Doll. |
| 2008 | disBAND | Themselves | Guests, one episode. |
| 2008 | 2008 Fox Reality Really Awards | Themselves | TV Special, performed. |
| 2008 | eTalk | Themselves | Guests, two episodes. |
| 2008 | MuchOnDemand | Themselves | Guests, two episodes. |
| 2008 | America United: In Support of Our Troops | Themselves | TV Special, performed Like Me. |
| 2008 | Loop Weekend | Themselves | Guests, one episode. |
| 2008 | MP6 | Themselves | French Canadien TV special (Musique Plus). |
| 2008 | Girlicious: Live @ Much | Themselves | TV special with performances of Stupid S***, Baby Doll, Still in Love, Here I Am, Liar Liar and Like Me. |
| 2008 | Live At Musique Plus ( Plus Sur Commande ) | Themselves | French Canadian TV Special (Musique Plus). |
| 2008 | A Channel News | Themselves | Guests, one episode. |
| 2008 | Entertainment Tonight Canada | Themselves | Guests, one episode. |
| 2008 | 2008 MuchMusic Video Awards | Themselves | Performed for the first time in Canada, they performed Like Me |
| Themselves | Presented Award for Best International Video to Rihanna - Don't Stop the Music | ||
| Themselves | Also performed for the first time in an awards night. | ||
| 2008 | The Playbook | Themselves | Guests, one episode. |
| 2008 | TRL | Themselves | Guests, one episode. |
| 2008 | Summer 2008 Girlicious Top 5 (Number 1 whit Like Me) | Themselves | French Canadien TV (Musique Plus). |
| 2008 | The Sauce | Themselves | Guests, one episode. |
| 2008 | Big Idea | Themselves | Guests, one episode. |
| 2008 | KTLA Morning News | Themselves | Performed Like Me for the first time, one episode. |
| 2008 | Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious | Themselves | All members appeared in 10 episodes as contestants to get into the group. |
See also
References
- ^ "Girlicious". Geffen.com. Retrieved April 23, 2008
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiCBnd4r2oQ&eurl
- ^ [1]Girlicious Modeling for Sexy Hair, Sexyhair.com.
- ^ http://www.sexyhair.com/kp_cb.htm
- ^ Music Video For Fantasy
- ^ http://www.myspace.com/girlicious
- ^ http://twitter.com/robinantinpcd/status/2066469002
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/user/tuffanie
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiCBnd4r2oQ
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl1-OlGfldU
- ^ http://www.britneyspears.com/2009/08/breaking-news-jordin-sporks-added-as-opening-act.php
- ^ http://twitter.com/ChrystinaSayers/status/5607069150
- ^ http://twitter.com/robinantinpcd/status/5845217385
- ^ http://twitter.com/ChrystinaSayers/status/6139469495
- ^ http://twitter.com/ChrystinaSayers/status/6655267248
- ^ http://twitter.com/nataliemejia/status/6505979173
- ^ http://www.myspace.com/breathesoft
- ^ Bestbuy.ca Girlicious Album Order Page (showing availability since August 12th)
- ^ http://www.cria.ca/gold/0109_g.php
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