The Pussycat Dolls
The Pussycat Dolls are a female burlesque dance revue based in Los Angeles. The group was founded by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995.
The lead performer is entertainment personality Carmen Electra. A number of celebrities have also guest-performed with the group. The dancers perform in lingerie and old-fashioned pin-up costumes and there is no nudity or explicit sex in their performances. The group has become nationally popular and has been featured in magazines, television specials for MTV and VH1, ad campaigns, and movies.
They congratualted themselves with their first air-wave hit "Don't Cha (featuring Busta Rhymes)" by performing it in a club for their adoring fans.
Celebrities who have performed with the group
- Christina Aguilera (also performed in Dolls garb at 2003 MTV Video Music Awards)
- Pamela Anderson
- Christina Applegate
- Nikka Costa
- Fergie (of The Black Eyed Peas fame)
- Paris Hilton
- Scarlett Johansson
- Brittany Murphy
- Kelly Osbourne
- Pink
- Gwen Stefani
- Charlize Theron
- Eva Longoria
- Dita Von Teese
- Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, Cameron Diaz, and Demi Moore performed with the troupe in the movie Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003).
- Britney Spears and Madonna made their scene-stealing kiss at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards (along with Christina Aguilera) in Pussycat Doll garb, but hardly anybody noticed.