Nicole Scherzinger (/niˈkoʊl ˈʃɜrzɪŋər/ ni-kohl shur-zing-ər, born Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente; June 29, 1978) is an American recording artist, actress and television personality. Following her departure from Eden's Crush, she auditioned for the burlesque inspired recording group, The p**ycat Dolls and she subsequently signed a contract with Interscope Records. The group's debut album, PCD (2005) and its follow-up Doll Domination (2008) both experienced commercial success. It was a breakthrough in her career that brought her to widespread prominence. Many of the group's songs became worldwide hits including "Don't Cha", "Stickwitu", "Buttons", When I Grow Up", "I Hate This Part" and "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)". However, despite their commercial success, the group was plagued by internal conflict which led to the downfall and disbandment of the group. Scherzinger's long-delayed debut solo album, k**er Love (2011), incorporated elements of eurodance and club pop music. Although not major hits on the American charts, its singles "Don't Hold Your Breath" and "Right There" became top-ten hits in several countries worldwide. Scherzinger left Interscope Records in late 2013 and signed a multi-million dollar contract with Sony Music Entertainment and RCA Records. In 2011 she was a judge in the first season of the American version of The X Factor. From 2012 to 2013, Scherzinger served as a judge on the UK version of The X Factor and won with James Arthur in her first year. In 2014, the versatile singer released her new single "Your Love" as presentation of her upcoming album launch in October of the same year. Throughout a career spanning 13 years, she has sold 16 million records as a solo artist,[1] and a further 50 million with p**ycat Dolls[2] making the group one of the best-selling girl groups of all time.[3] Outside of her work in the entertainment industry, Scherzinger is involved in charitable activities through human rights, world issues, and her work as an amba**ador for the Special Olympics.