Nicole Scherzinger

Early in the evening a check for $30,000 was presented to VH1 Save The Music on behalf. She's admitted that on some weekends, she visit associations for adults with special needs. Scherzinger says she enjoys her charitable endeavors so much, the work has ceased to be selfless and become a mere pursuit of her own pleasure, "I don't know if it's selfish because I get so much fulfillment out of it, but it excites me to be with special-needs kids and families. My aunt has down's syndrome so it's very close to my heart," says Scherzinger. Additionally, Scherzinger plans for a "Special Needs Charity Camp". Inspired by her aunt who suffers from down syndrome, she hopes to give disabled kids a special place to sing and learn to play instruments. She says, "I grew up with my aunt, who is actually younger than me because my grandmother had her at an older age, and she has down syndrome. She has always had a special place in my heart and is such a wonderful addition to our family. I want to bring awareness to how special people with down syndrome are…" said Nicole.

Scherzinger met Nick Hexum of rock band 311 backstage at a Days of the New concert in 2001. Read Less

In a merchandising agreement with Interscope Records in 2006, toy manufacturer Hasbro planned a line of dolls modeled after the Pussycat Dolls, reportedly to be marketed to six to nine-year-olds. Two organizations, Dads and Daughters and Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, successfully lobbied Hasbro to scrap the plan, saying they felt the dolls would have been inappropriate for children due to the overtly sexual nature of the Pussycat Dolls' songs, videos and performances. Also in 2006, Interscope negotiated a deal with Estée Lauder for a Pussycat Dolls line of cosmetics under the Stila brand.

In 2008, Robin Antin and the La Senza Corporation of Canada produced a line of Burlesque/Pussycat Dolls-styled lingerie called "Shhh by Robin Antin" and on December 15, Antin released Robin Antin's Pussycat Dolls Workout. The DVD release is composed of dancers from the Pussycat Doll Lounge Review, including Chrystina Sayers from the group Girlicious, and features Scherzinger. In 2006, she made a "Bench Body" brand underwear commercial in the Philippines, and in October 2008 she promoted Clear Shampoo and Conditioner. Both commercials were reportedly aired throughout Southeast Asia. She appeared in a Nike shoe commercial with basketball player LeBron James. In 2010, she made a commercial for the C&A campaign.

In December 2011, Scherzinger began endorsing imPress Nails as the ambassador to the manicure line and has her own signature series. Read Less

Besides her career in music, Scherzinger has also contributed to various charities. For natural disasters, Scherzinger has helped various relief efforts. She was to appear on the single "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" to benefit a donation to the victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Along with the Pussycat Dolls, Scherzinger raised money for a charity fundraiser to assist breast cancer research in Australia in 2008. The Dolls hit the stage at QBH (of the Queensbridge Hotel) in Melbourne on October 16, with all proceeds going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The girls had agreed to do the benefit after their close friend Christina Applegate was diagnosed with the disease earlier that year. She has also performed for many music events that donated to charities such as performing alongside Lea Michele for a performance of the Rocky Horror Picture Show in LA. Read Less

Scherzinger's work with the Pussycat Dolls has earned her numerous awards and accolades, including two MTV Music Video Awards and three Billboard Music Awards; also became the first all-female group in digital history to have three or more singles pass the 2 million mark in digital sales. Scherzinger has since sold 15 million albums and 40 million singles worldwide. Read Less

Most of her singles have charted within the Billboard Hot 100 and all on the UK Singles Chart. Scherzinger has achieved platinum-status certifications for her albums in 18 countries and multi-platinum in 7. "Don't Cha" and "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" strongly defines Scherzinger to most people as it contributed to her breakout as a global superstar. She is considered a Princess of Pop.

During her eleven year career, Scherzinger has sold more records around the world than notable artists such as Ne-Yo, Usher, Shakira, and Kylie Minogue who's careers range from nine to 36 years, making the achievement even more impressive. Scherzinger has since sold 15 million albums and 40 million singles worldwide. Read Less