2008 November 20th
.: Another MSN E. performances :.
posted by:
Meya
• Here are
another MSN exclusive performances:
IHTP
WIGU
2008 November 19th
.: Loose Woman :.
posted by:
Meya
• PCD was on
Loose Woman today. Here are the performance and interview with them.
Performances - I Hate This Part
Interview
2008 November 19th
.: Takin over the world :.
posted by:
Meya
• Takin over
the World at MSN Xclusives (live recording) - Source pcdvision.
2008 November 19th
.: What´s new Pussycat - interview with Ashley :.
posted by:
Meya
By Tanya Sweeney
Wednesday November 19 2008
The Pussycat Dolls are currently working on world domination, but what will
they do next? Tanya Sweeney asks Ashley Roberts about her plans
Proving that she is much more than a pretty face (and killer six-pack),
Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts has started hatching a plan for her post-PCD
life. Says the blonde, dubbed 'Angel Doll' by the band's legion of young
fans: "I really want to do rom-coms. When I was growing up, my idols were
Chris Farley, Mike Myers and Jim Carrey.
"I've already been in a movie (dance flick Make It Happen)," she adds. "A
few opportunities have come up but I had to turn stuff down because of the
timing. I'd love to be a kind of bubbly, goofy character."
In case you're worrying that the Dolls' days are numbered, fret not: the
sexy quintet have plans for world domination before they think of hanging up
their spurs.
Speaking about their new smash album, Ashley notes: "We have a song called
Taking Over The World, and the album is called Doll Domination, which tells
you all you need to know about what we're about!
"The message we give out is, 'never give up and never stop believing, and
don't give in to self-criticism because we can be our own worst enemies, you
know."
Empowering stuff indeed, yet despite the encouraging words, the Pussycat
Dolls have long been tarred with the 'bad-role-model' brush.
With their sexy dance routines and skimpy, flesh-baring garb, the Dolls have
been slammed for being too raunchy for young, impressionable pop followers.
Lily Allen recently lobbed a scathing attack at the PCD camp: "I've got a
really big problem with the Pussycat Dolls, because I think they're a really
bad role model for little girls," she pontificated recently. "They're too
skinny, take all their clothes off, don't say anything, promote womanising
and look like lap-dancers.
"It's a bad message to be sending and not just for young women -- but for
young men. For them to believe that's what women are like in real life is
such a hideous concept to sell to people. It's just terrible."
By now, it's a criticism that Ashley and the other dolls have grown used to
weathering.
"Sometimes that's really hard to hear, mostly because we're really good
girls underneath it all," she sighs. "We love performing and we know who we
are as people. I mean, it's just the press; they want to find something to
poke at."
In fact, for a girl group, the Dolls have a refreshingly united and
harmonious front. Rumours of tension and clashing egos befall most other
all-girl outfits, but there's nary a whisper about rivalry in the PCD camp.
Even Carmit Bachar, who left the outfit last year, departed on calm terms.
"The thing is, we're professional girls," explains Ashley. "Apart from
Melody, who joined us right out of high school, we have all been working on
our dreams for years. We want it to succeed so we're big on communication
and support. We have talks if something needs to be aired and we pride
ourselves in having open conversations. On top of that, we're a tight,
spiritual band who are just trying to stay grounded."
Still, staying grounded proved to be a tall order when Ashley was faced with
her childhood crushes. During the making of Doll Domination, New Kids On The
Block dropped by the studio to lend a hand on the production.
"It was so surreal!" she gushes. "I had the New Kids On The Block pyjamas
and stuff and now there I am working with them. I couldn't believe how
humble they were. We sat around comparing our experiences of being in a
group."
Now the girls are fully-fledged pop A-listers, their early days as an
underground burlesque troupe seem like an eternity ago.
"There's parts of that I really do miss, that time when there wasn't any
pressure," admits Ashley. "But we do this thing on our tour that's like a
burlesque throwback so we get to pay tribute to where we came from. I love
that there's all kinds of stuff in the show."
Originally from Arizona, Ashley joined the Dolls in 2001 within six months
of her move to LA. A lucky break indeed. . . but her trip to the top wasn't
always easy.
Referring to the lean years, she laughs: "I was working three jobs at one
point! I had been working as a hostess, waitressing at Jamba Juice, dancing
at bar mitzvahs and working as a receptionist."
The pop group began to take flight when vocalists Melody Thornton and Nicola
Scherzinger joined in 2003.
"I found out that Melody was from Phoenix so we hit it off straightaway,"
recalls Ashley. "Nicole came in when we needed more vocals and she was such
an amazing singer."
Despite selling almost six million albums and landing on every 'Sexiest
Women Alive' list out there, Ashley still professes to be a normal girl with
a simple home life.
"In LA I go to a lot of dance classes and a lot of the little kids will come
up to me there for a picture, but most of the time we're left alone."
So did they ever, as their recent hit single dictates, grow up and get the
groupies they always wanted?
"We don't have male groupies but we do love our gay boys!" she laughs. "We
have mainly girl fans, but funnily enough no men ever really approach us at
the shows!"
2008 November 18th
.: IHTP - Paul O´Grady show :.
posted by:
Meya
• Girls were in
Paul O´Grady show and they performed I hate this part! But I like this part
so much! :)
2008 November 18th
.: PCD TV :.
posted by:
Meya
• Watch PCD TV
- Brest Cancer Awareness and listen Jessica´s WIGU remix /haha/
2008 November 17th
.: Ashley´s blog entry :.
posted by:
Meya
• Ashley post a
very special blog entry.
Be you.. do you!
Sometimes in life we get confused on who we are and what we're here for,
what's our purpose. I feel that I am on this earth to entertain people. To
allow them to escape, make them laugh or smile. Sometimes we're challenged
with people or circumstances that can make us feel that we're below or not
at the same level. You must always believe in yourself and your worth. You
are your own star.. Special and unique. No one can take that away from you.
Don't ever believe that you're not good enough. There is always a lesson and
in this one, it's knowing your self worth. Knowing that u were created for a
purpose.. That you have a special gift that no one else has.. Because you're
you. And you can do anything you want to do. Justice will prevail.. Send
people love when they are trying to push you down. Because the ones trying
to push you down are the ones that need love the most.
With all my love and light,
Ash pcd
Let The Music Set You Free
Be you! :)
2008 November 15th
.:Next single - Bottle Pop :.
posted by:
Meya
•
"Bottle Pop" seems to be officially the 3rd worldwide single from The
Pussycat Dolls, following megahit "When I grow Up" and the latest ones,
Digital release "Whatcha think about that" and 2nd worldwide single "I Hate
this Part", that is currently making it's impact all over the europe. The
song already features on the widget on their official site and on
Facebook-application, also being reported on various of music sites. Great
choise after "I Hate this Part". We hope they will continue the "Doll
Domination" with releasing "Magic" and "Halo" after these.
2008 November 15th
.: PCD with MSN :.
posted by:
Meya
• An interview:
2008 November 13th
.: Another Tour Date :.
posted by:
Meya
• YES!!!! It´s
February 24th!!! PCD will be HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEREEEEEEEEEEEE!!! In SLOVAK
REPUBLIC!!!!! I´m so excited. They will be in Incheba Expo Arena. I can´t
believe it!!!! I will see Ashley live!!!!!!! OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2008 November _8th
.: Taylor Dunfee shoot :.
posted by:
Meya
•
PCD made a new photoshoot for OK magazin and they spoke about their style:
Nicole Scherzinger
My Style: Bohemian-Hawaiian girl meets chic couture.
Fashion Icon: Jennifer Lopez, Sienna Miller.
Fave Splurge: Handbags, sunglasses, shoes and my house.
Fave Brands: YSL, D&G, Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood.
Style Mantra: I just go with what suits me best and makes me feel confident.
Jessica Sutta
Fashion Icon: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Moss, Victoria Beckham and Rihanna.
Fave Outfit: Jeans, tank top, a great purse and Christian Louboutin shoes.
Fashion Vice: Shoes and bags.
Fave Accessory: I have thigh-high boots that make me feel like Superwoman!
Thing You Miss on Tour: Our doggies.
Kimberly Wyatt
My Style: Eclectic and funky.
Fave Designer: We just got stuff from an edgy line called Religion.
Thing You Miss on Tour: Having my own fridge.
Best Part of Being on Tour: When the lights come up and the crowd roars.
Melody Thornton
My Style: It’s different every day — I’m a chameleon!
Style Icon: My mom. I look at photos of her from the ’70s, and I want to be
just like her.
Style Obsession: Christian Louboutin shoes.
Thing You Miss on Tour: Orange juice in your fridge, the normal life.
Best Part of Being on Tour: Traveling the world.
Ashley Roberts
My Style: Beachy and rock ’n’ roll. I like to rock it with fun accessories.
Fashion Icon: Kate Moss, Sienna Miller. I flip through mags to see what they
are rocking.
Fave Splurge: It’s fun getting dolled up with sick shoes from Barneys.
Best Part of Being on Tour: Being on stage!
Style Mantra: Do your own flavor.
Click on the pics to view gallery:
2008 November 6th
.:Older albums :.
posted by:
Meya
•
Added some older albums to the Gallery, such as:
2008 November 6th
.: Screen caps :.
posted by:
Meya
•
Added some screen caps:
Viva feat. PCD
Makeover
MTV - Sexiest w. Backstage-match
2008 November 4th
.: Shhh La Senza :.
posted by:
Meya
•
Dolls modeling "Shhh..." collection by Robin Antin for La Senza.
The lingerie collection will be launched globally and unvieled in Canada,
Toronto on November 11 at La Senza's Toronto Eaton Centre store. Click below
for view enlarge in the Gallery.
2008 November 4th
.: I Hate This Part - Ellen :.
posted by:
Meya
•
It was posted on Ellen´s site as Web Exclusive performance.
2008 November 3rd
.: Jingle Ball - LA :.
posted by:
Meya
•
PCD will perform for this year's 102.7 KIIS FM Jingel Ball at
the Honda Centre Anaheim,LA on 6 December! The Dolls will also be performing
at the Q102 Jingle Ball in Philadelphia, NJ on 14 December.
PCD will be in London, UK on 10 December for the Capital FM's Jingel Bell
Ball
Credit: pcdvision
2008 November 3rd
.: WTAT - Ellen Show :.
posted by:
Meya
•
Girls performed Watcha Think About That on Ellen DeGeneres
Show today with Missy. It was amazing.
2008 November 3rd
.: In The Valley of the Dolls :.
posted by:
Meya
What’s new, Pussycat?
A lot.
One is their sophomore album (after their debut album PCD) called Doll
Domination (released locally by MCA Music, Inc.), with When I Grow Up as
carrier single.
Listed by Time magazine as “one of the best summer songs,” When I Grow Up
speaks volumes about the Dolls — Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, Jessica
Sutta, Melody Thornton and Kimberly Wyatt — who surprised even themselves by
taking the world on a spin not only with their sexy gyration but also with
their vocal prowess.
Particularly interesting to Filipinos is Nicole (who is a deadringer for
Hollywood actress Suzanne Pleshette, star of the romance-drama Lovers Must
Learn with Troy Donahue, made memorable by its haunting theme song Al Di
La).
People magazine music critic Chuck Arnold wrote: “Clearly, the girlie group
has grown since PCD. (Doll Domination) is a stronger, more fully formed
album with A-list producers like Timbaland (whose Magic is wicked) and a
better range of material that shows just how flexible they can be — even
when it’s not about writhing on a chair.”
Conversations sat down with the Dolls recently in Kuala Lumpur where they
launched Doll Domination as special guests of the MTV Asia Awards.
Like they are onstage, in person the Dolls were engaging, warm and “connecting,”
willing to pose for photographs and physically affectionate. They are very
lovable dolls — Talking Dolls, Smiling Dolls, Hugging/Huggable Dolls.
The carrier single of your second album is When I Grow Up. Why, haven’t
you grown up?
Nicole: Well, I think there’s this little kid in all of us. We are
playful and having a lot of fun. But at the same time we are grown up
because we have this responsibility to our fans and, yes, we are dominating
the entire world.
Ashley: However, we are always reaching for the star, always thinking
of new goals and dreaming.
Jessica: We never stop dreaming, we never stop believing and we are
never giving up.
Did the five of you join Pussycat Dolls together or one at a time?
Nicole: Well, the original concept of the Pussycat Dolls began about
12 years ago in Los Angeles. It was more of an underground The Last
Dance-inspired group. I joined the group five years ago. Then, we evolved
into a recording group and here we are into our second album, Doll
Domination, which has so far sold over eight million copies.
Melody: We didn’t know each other before we joined the Pussycat Dolls.
We came in at different times.
Ashley: I’ve been with the group the longest time.
Kimberly: And I came in after Ashley.
Nicole: I followed and then came Ashley and then Melody.
Having come from different cultures and different backgrounds, how were you
able to blend very beautifully?
Nicole: I think that’s wonderful because the Pussycat Dolls is some
kind of a melting pot and that, I think, is what makes us work
internationally. I’m of Filipino descent, Melody is Mexican-African-American,
Jessica is Irish-Russian-Polish while Ashley and Kimberly are American.
Melody, you grew up in a family of performing artists. Your Mexican
maternal grandmother was a singer for marianichi bands, your
African-American grandfather was a blues guitarist and your mother was a
Mexican folklore dancer. Did you have any other ambition aside from showbiz?
Melody: Luckily for me, my mom named me Melody which is musical,
isn’t it? Growing up in such household, I don’t think I would be in any
other profession.
Does being the only Latina and African-American among the Dolls pose any
extra challenge to you?
Melody: It’s not a challenge; it’s actually a fantastic
responsibility for me especially for women and what the Pussycat Dolls stand
for. I think a lot of the audience can relate to me and that, I think, adds
to the attraction of the Dolls.
Kimberly, you said you are the most shy among the Dolls but onstage you
are something else. How do you do it?
Kimberly: Yes, you’re right. I may be more shy than the rest of the
girls but I myself is surprised that once I am onstage, my personality is
full-out.”
Your father is a trucker and your mom goes on the road with him. How did
you end up a dancer?
Kimberly: I guess I was born to be a dancer. I’ve been dancing since
I was seven years old. By the time I was 14, I was earning scholarships to
study in New York every summer from the Joffrey Ballet to the Broadway Dance
Center. At 17, after I graduated from high school, I flew to Las Vegas to
audition for a cruise ship and casino shows.
And how was it performing in a cruise ship?
Kimberly: I worked in the cruise ship for two years and it was a
learning experience. I danced with a revue on the Royal Caribbean’s Explorer
of the Seas, which was the largest cruise ship in the world, and I was able
to visit most of Southern Europe. I turned down an offer from the Hubbard
St. Dance Co. in Chicago because I wanted to go to L.A. which is the place
where I thought dancers got jobs. I was in the video for Nick Lachey’s solo
album and that’s where I was discovered for the Pussycat Dolls.
Jessica, you wanted to be a prima ballerina but your dream was cut short
when you broke your knees. Can you tell us more about the unfortunate
incident?
Jessica: That was terrible. At 14, I went to the New World School of
the Arts to study dance. And then I was injured, so I switched to theater.
But I told myself that I would dance again, and I did. I joined the Miami
Heat troupe and I was named captain during my final year (2001). As an
actress, I played a pill-popping Gothic teenager in the drama series Ocean
Ave. and in the film Bully directed by Larry Clark.
You have Irish, Polish and Russian blood, with a Catholic-Jewish heritage.
How does this mixture influence your outlook in life as a person and as an
artist?
Jessica: That makes me a well-rounded person, doesn’t it?
Ashley, your father played with The Mamas and The Papas as a drummer.
What pointers did you get from him as far as performing is concerned?
Ashley: My dad is now a car dealer. He briefed me on the lifestyle of
rock ‘n roll. He always reminds me not to let things go to my head because,
he says, they won’t last forever.
You have a Marilyn Monroe-like voice. Is it natural or acquired? Is
Monroe your idol?
Ashley: Of course, it’s natural! Marilyn Monroe has been my idol
since I was small. She was the original Pussycat, wasn’t she?
Nicole, how much of you is Hawaiian, how much is Russian and how much is
Filipino?
Nicole: I’m half-Filipino, a quarter Russian and a quarter Hawaiian.
I was born in Hawaii to a Filipino father who comes from the Batanes Island,
and I grew up in a Louisville, Kentucky.
Are you in touch with your Filipino relatives?
Nicole: Yes, I am in touch with my Filipino relatives, the Valientes.
I have been blessed with a beautiful, beautiful family. I love them. My
little cousins are so talented that they are taking over the world. One has
a TV show already. Her name is Kristina who is in High School Musical. I
have another cousin who is a singer in Japan. My family sings in the church
and I’m very proud of them.
Any Filipino artist that you know?
Nicole: Yes, of course, Lea Salonga. She’s my idol. I saw her in Miss
Saigon years ago and she inspired me to audition for that musical. I never
knew how I fared because by then, I was joining the Pussycat Dolls.
You were in the Philippines two years ago. What are your fond memories
about that visit?
Nicole: It was my very first time to visit the Philippines and it was
very memorable. It was unbelievable! They gave us a welcome that we’d never
had before. It was overwhelming! I couldn’t help crying because I’d never
been to the Philippines and I said, “Wow, this is half of who I am; this is
my people and they look like me!” I grew up in a little town where nobody
looked like me, so I felt right at home in the Philippines. We’re going on a
world tour next year and I hope to go back to the Philippines. See you!
Any (pieces of) advice to girls who look up to you as role models?
Melody: One thing I always say is to take the long way home. It
doesn’t seem to make sense but it does. It’s better than a short cut because
that way you learn much more. Take your time.
Kimberly: Know what you have and what you can do with it.
Jessica: Be yourself and do your best.
Ashley: Seize every moment.
Nicole: Believe in something and have a strong faith. Everything has
a reason, including why I am here today.
2008 November 3rd
.: Halloween vid :.
posted by:
Meya
•
The girls at OZ Halloween:
2008 November 2nd
.: Ash and Kim video :.
posted by:
Meya
• Ashley and Kim greeting young fans. Ashley is soooo
cute in this vid. I haven´t seen this before. Credit: PCDHeaven
2008 November 2nd
.: MIH posters:.
posted by:
Meya
•
Added two orange MIH posters.
2008 November 2nd
.: OZ Halloween 2:.
posted by:
Meya
•
Untagged pics from friday night:
2008 November 2nd
.: Make It Happen - DVD Rip:.
posted by:
Meya
•
I found Make It Happen in DVD Rip, so if you want download it, click HERE:
TORRENT FILE . It´s very good quality. And here is full tracklist for
MIH Soundtrack /AGAIN/ + Beware of the dog download:
Teach Me How To Dance - Che'Nelle
Put It Down - Zshatwa
Going Home - Mozella
Hustle - Jamelia
Get What I Want - Bitter Sweet
Hoodie - Lady Sovereign
Get Your Shoes On - Elisabeth Withers
Ruby Blue - Roisin Murphy
Steamy - Tamara Powell
Shawty Get Loose - Lil Mama ft. Chris Brown
Triple Double - Ohmega Watts
Break It Down - Alana D.
Love Ya - Unkle Jam
Bottoms Up - Keke Palmer
Hello - Kip Blackshire
Beware Of The Dog - Jamelia
Just Dance - Lady GaGa
2008 November 1st
.: Halloween 2008 :.
posted by:
Meya
•
A few tagged pics from Halloween party at Coco Deville. I don´t like
they costumes so much....
2008 November 1st
.: Nike commercial :.
posted by:
Meya
•
Here is a commerical for Nike's 'After Six' trainers featuring Nicole and
LeBron James.
2008 November 1st
.: Center Stage 2 :.
posted by:
Meya
•Kenny Wormald - Ashley´s boyfriend, is starring in Center Stage:
Turn It Up as one of the lead characters. First movie: Center Stage was
amazing... I think it will be great too. The movie will air tomorrow
November 1 @ 8pm on Oxygen in the US. The DVD will be in stores in January.
/Credit: pcdweb.net/
And here is the official trailer:
2008 November 1st
.: New month :.
posted by:
Meya
•
Another month - another page. Older posts you can find in News Archives /below/.
I hope
you will stay with me for another super month! BTW I changed layouts in my
both hungarian sites. If you have some minutes please visit: www.ashleyroberts.gportal.hu www.ashleyroberts.extra.hu
