Nicole Scherzingeris firing back at Robin Antin after the Pussycat Dolls founder claimed in alawsuitthat Scherzinger is refusing to participate in the group’s reunion tour.
Antin claims that Scherzinger is demanding she receive 75 percent of PCD Worldwide (they initially agreed she would get 49 percent, according to the documents) in addition to “complete creative control” and “final decision-making authority.” According to Antin, Scherzinger is allegedly threatening not to participate in the tour unless those demands are met.
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The Pussycat Dolls' reunion tour was announced in 2020, but postponed because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The rescheduled dates were supposed to kickoff with a European leg in May 2021, but are all now listed as “To Be Confirmed.”
Antin’s lawsuit states that LiveNation is asking for the $600,000 it invested in the tour be returned.
King, however, said that Scherzinger is not responsible for that money.
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“Nicole loves and respects the PCD fans and hopes to one day be back on stage performing the group’s amazing hits for them,” King’s statement concluded. “Sadly, this will not happen under these circumstances.”
Antin founded the Pussycat Dolls as a burlesque troop in 1995. By 2003 it had transformed into a musical girl group featuring Scherzinger,Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta,Kimberly Wyatt,Carmit BacharandMelody Thornton.
After the Pussycat Dolls disbanded in 2009, Scherzinger went on to a solo music career. She has also appeared as a judge on shows likeThe Masked SingerandThe X Factor.
source: people.com
