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Melody Thornton

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Melody Thornton

Melody Thornton (born September 28, 1984) is an American singer and television personality. After graduating high school, Thornton became one of the main vocalists of the girl group the Pussycat Dolls and released the albums PCD (2005) and Doll Domination (2008) becoming one of the world's best-selling girl groups. As part of the group, she has received a Grammy Award nomination. Following her departure from the group in 2010, Thornton independently released a mixtape, P.O.Y.B.L (2012), and an EP, Lioness Eyes (2020). Outside her music, she has competed on reality shows, Popstar to Operastar (2011), Dancing on Ice (2019) and won the fourth season of the Australian version of The Masked Singer (2022). She has also done several stage works, including playing Rachel Marron in the musical The Bodyguard.

Infobox

Born
(1984-09-28) September 28, 1984 (age 41)Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Origin
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
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Occupations
Singertelevision personality
Years active
2003–present
Labels
Interscope
Formerly of
The Pussycat Dolls
Website
melodythornton.com

Tables

List of extended plays, with track listings · Discography › Extended plays
Lioness Eyes
Lioness Eyes
Title
Lioness Eyes
Album details
Released: August 7, 2020 Label: Self-released Formats: Streaming Track listing 1. "Pray For Me"2. "Goodbye To Happiness"3. "Love Will Return"4. "Sing About You"5. "I Will Wait"6. "Lioness Eyes"7. "Phoenix Rise"
Title
Album details
Lioness Eyes
Released: August 7, 2020 Label: Self-released Formats: Streaming Track listing 1. "Pray For Me"2. "Goodbye To Happiness"3. "Love Will Return"4. "Sing About You"5. "I Will Wait"6. "Lioness Eyes"7. "Phoenix Rise"
· Discography › Mixtapes
P.O.Y.B.L
P.O.Y.B.L
Title
P.O.Y.B.L
Details
Released: March 15, 2012 Label: Independent Formats: Digital download
Title
Details
P.O.Y.B.L
Released: March 15, 2012 Label: Independent Formats: Digital download
List of singles, showing album name and year released · Discography › Singles
Title
Year
Album
Ref.
"Sweet Vendetta"
2011
P.O.Y.B.L
"Love Will Return"
2019
Lioness Eyes
"Phoenix Rise"
2020
"I Will Wait"
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions, showing album name and year released · Discography › Featured singles
Title
Year
Peaks
Album
NZ
UK
"Go Too Far" (Jibbs featuring Melody Thornton)
2007
17
126
Jibbs Featuring Jibbs
"Freak Like Me" (Harrison featuring Melody Thornton)
2019
–
–
Non-album single
List of album appearances, showing album name and year released · Discography › Album appearances
Title
Year
Other artists
Album(s)
Ref.
"Space"
2008
The Pussycat Dolls
Doll Domination
"Ease Off the Liquor"
2009
Timbaland
Shock Value 2
"Something About You (Love The World)"
2013
LL Cool J Charlie Wilson Earth, Wind & Fire
Authentic
"Mittelfinger"
Prince Kay One
Rich Kidz
"24/7"
"I'll Be Fine"
Bizzy Crook
84
· Discography › Music videos
Title
Year
Other artist(s)
Director(s)
Ref.
As a lead artist
"Lipstick&Guilt"
2012
—
Dano Cerny Marielle Tepper
"Smoking Gun"
"Someone to Believe"
Yaro
"Bulletproof"
Bobby Newberry
Don Tyler
"Goodbye"
2015
Noel Maitland
Guest appearances
"Slow Dance"
2009
Keri Hilson
Chris Robinson
"Don't Wanna Go Home"
2010
Jason Derulo
Rich Lee
"Ballin"
2013
Fat Joe Wiz Khalifa Teyana Taylor
Elf Rivera
· Filmography › Film
Title
Year
Role
Notes
Ref.
Be Cool
2005
Herself
Uncredited cameo
Holiday Twist
2023
Brenda
· Filmography › Television
Title
Year
Role
Notes
Ref.
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
2007
Herself
Episode: "Birthday Suit"
Bank of Hollywood
2009
Judge
Season 1
Popstar to Operastar
2011
Contestant
Series 2
Celebs Go Dating
2017
Contestant
Series 2
Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls
2017
Contestant
Series 2
Dancing on Ice
2019
Contestant
Series 11
The Masked Singer Australia
2022
Mirrorball
Season 4
The Masked Singer UK
2024
Maypole
Series 5
· Stage credits
Title
Year
Role
Notes
Ref.
The Bodyguard
2017
Rachel Marron
China tour
Rip It Up – The 70s
2019
—
UK tour
Cinderella
2019–2020
Cinderella
New Wimbledon Theatre
The Bodyguard
2023
Rachel Marron
UK and Ireland tour
· Awards and nominations
Award
Year
Work
Category
Result
Ref.
Grammy Awards
2007
"Stickwitu"
Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
Nominated

References

  1. The gross takings from the 23 shows which were reported to Billboard Boxscore totalled $14.3 million.
  2. Each member was credited to a solo track on the European double-disc deluxe version of the album.
  3. additional vocals
  4. "Pussycat Dolls' Melody Thornton Sounds Off Onstage in Phoenix"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20220903024620/https://www.mtv.com/news/leqkyz/pussycat-dolls-melody-thornton-sounds-off-onstage-in-phoenix
  5. "Melody Thornton: Biography"
    https://www.allmusic.com/artist/melody-thornton-mn0000198461/biography
  6. NBC News
    https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna10243149
  7. The Arizona Republic
    https://eu.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2014/08/01/celebrities-attended-phoenix-high-schools/13097511/
  8. "Melody Thornton of The Pussycat Dolls: Taking Over The World"
    http://rapindustry.com/melody-thornton-of-the-pussycat-dolls-taking-over-the-world/
  9. The Sunday Post
    https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/melody-thornton/
  10. The Wall Street Journal
    https://archive.today/20170121160340/http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB112501337985823631
  11. Blender
    https://archive.today/20060708101605/http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?id=1958
  12. The Daily Telegraph
    https://web.archive.org/web/20200110235756/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/artists/pussycat-dolls-reunion/
  13. Deseret News
    https://www.deseret.com/2006/5/19/19954038/pussycat-dolls-pounce-on-salt-lake
  14. "Pussycat Dolls singer Melody Thornton reveals band's secret feud"
    https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/secret-feud-that-tore-apart-pussycat-dolls/news-story/8245ae82b5532be075b2e93c91b69de7
  15. Pitchfork
    https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/the-story-of-girl-groups-in-45-songs/?page=5
  16. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/nov/28/nicole-scherzinger-i-was-living-in-a-very-dark-world-either-working-or-tormenting-myself
  17. "Melody Thornton on Breaking Free of PCD, That Viral AMAs Performance and Her Sacrifices for Solo Success"
    https://www.etonline.com/melody-thornton-on-breaking-free-of-pcd-that-viral-amas-performance-and-her-sacrifices-for-solo
  18. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/carmit-bachar-pussycat-dolls-reunion-tour-interview-8548516/
  19. Los Angeles Times
    https://www.latimes.com/style/la-hm-hotprop2-2008aug02-story.html
  20. Los Angeles Times
    https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-aug-01-et-pussycat1-story.html
  21. Rap-Up
    https://www.rap-up.com/2007/03/09/video-jibbs-f-melody-thornton-go-too-far/
  22. charts.nz
    https://charts.nz/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Melody+Thornton
  23. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/269071/pussycat-doll-nicole-scherzinger-talks-solo-album-domination-20
  24. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/artist/418902/pussycat-dolls/chart?f=379
  25. "Pussycat Dolls : Tour & Events"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20090413045246/http://interscope.com/pussycatdolls/dates
  26. Billboard
    https://books.google.com/books?id=54RrDyfz10MC
  27. Rolling Stone
    https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/pussycat-dolls-fight-danity-kane-split-bad-week-for-girl-groups-20090427
  28. "Pussycat Dolls 'Taking A Break,' Melody Thornton Says"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20140313185137/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1622274/pussycat-dolls-taking-break-melody-thornton.jhtml
  29. Reuters
    https://www.reuters.com/article/us-bank-idUSTRE5A30QR20091104
  30. Rap-Up
    https://www.rap-up.com/2010/06/03/video-melody-thornton-sings-at-dodger-stadium/
  31. "Melody Thornton On How Her Comeback EP 'Lioness Eyes' Reshaped Her Musical Identity"
    https://www.grammy.com/news/melody-thornton-interview-lioness-eyes-pussycat-dolls
  32. "Melody Thornton axed from 'Popstar to Operastar'"
    https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a325742/melody-thornton-axed-from-popstar-to-operastar/
  33. Rap-Up
    https://www.rap-up.com/2011/06/17/new-music-melody-thornton-sweet-vendetta/
  34. Rap-Up
    https://www.rap-up.com/2012/03/15/new-music-melody-thornton-poybl-mixtape/
  35. 84
  36. Authentic
  37. Rich Kidz
  38. "Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton makes her Celebs Go Dating debut with a "fingering" confession"
    https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a821716/celebs-go-dating-pussycat-doll-melody-thornton-debut-fingering/
  39. "Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls is back and the 'alpha males' are annoying viewers even more than the contestants"
    https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a836767/celebrity-island-bear-grylls-returns-viewer-reactions/
  40. "Melody Thornton to lead UK and Ireland tour of The Bodyguard"
    https://www.whatsonstage.com/glasgow-theatre/news/melody-thornton-the-bodyguard-musical-tour_56955.html
  41. "Melody Thornton becomes the eighth celebrity to leave Dancing on Ice 2019"
    https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a26498811/melody-thornton-eliminated-dancing-on-ice-2019/
  42. "All-star line-up announced for Cinderella at New Wimbledon Theatre"
    https://www.londontheatre1.com/theatre-news/all-star-line-up-announced-for-cinderella-at-new-wimbledon-theatre/
  43. Rap-Up
    https://www.rap-up.com/2020/07/24/melody-thornton-phoenix-rise/
  44. "Melody Thornton Drops Debut EP 'Lioness Eyes'"
    https://archive.today/20220928025934/https://www.idolator.com/7913276/melody-thornton-drops-debut-ep-lioness-eyes?view-all&chrome=1
  45. Variety
    https://au.variety.com/2022/tv/news/the-masked-singer-australia-finale-5364/
  46. "The Masked Singer: Who left the show in this week's double elimination?"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/68197710
  47. The Source
    http://www.thesource.com/articles/6380/Melody-Thornton/
  48. "Here is an 18 year old ME at the Stripped/Justified tour defending @Xtina to the deaths Hunty! (...)"
    https://x.com/MelodyThornton/status/1252616321629474817
  49. Rap-Up
    https://www.rap-up.com/2019/11/15/melody-thornton-love-will-return/
  50. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/melody-thornton-love-will-return-icm-9436843/
  51. "Chart Log UK: Candy J. – JX"
    https://zobbel.de/cluk/CLUK_J.HTM
  52. Billboard
    https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pussycat-idUSN1933256420080920
  53. "Doll Domination (Deluxe) von The Pussycat Dolls"
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003B8QEYE
  54. Shock Value 2
  55. Rap-Up
    https://www.rap-up.com/2012/03/12/video-premiere-melody-thornton-lipstick-guilt/
  56. Rap-Up
    https://www.rap-up.com/2012/04/02/video-melody-thornton-smoking-gun/
  57. "Melody Thornton – Someone To Believe, Plus Revealing Outfit"
    https://singersroom.com/content/2012-04-12/melody-thornton-someone-to-believe/
  58. Rap-Up
    https://www.rap-up.com/2012/05/24/video-premiere-melody-thornton-bobby-newberry-bulletproof/
  59. Rap-Up
    https://www.rap-up.com/2015/05/27/video-bobby-newberry-melody-thornton-goodbye/
  60. Rap-Up
    http://www.rap-up.com/2009/09/11/video-keri-hilson-slow-dance/
  61. Rap-Up
    https://www.rap-up.com/2011/05/25/video-jason-derulo-dont-wanna-go-home/
  62. Rap-Up
    http://www.rap-up.com/2013/05/17/video-fat-joe-f-wiz-khalifa-teyana-taylor-ballin/
  63. "I think I've picked this season's Masked Singer contestants"
    https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/i-think-ive-picked-this-seasons-masked-singer-contestants/news-story/c5f2e109e8ce7eb03560852b5217de11
  64. Variety
    https://variety.com/2022/film/news/holiday-twist-sean-astin-neil-mcdonough-1235301867/
  65. "Melody Thornton"
    https://tv.apple.com/ca/person/melody-thornton/umc.cpc.wvyu96t9dk5h08sqzv7ze97x
  66. "Louis Smith, Rachel Stevens and Melody Thornton to star in Rip It Up tour"
    https://www.whatsonstage.com/manchester-theatre/news/louis-smith-rachel-stevens-rip-it-up-tour_49211.html
  67. "Melody Thornton – Artist"
    https://www.grammy.com/artists/melody-thornton/16143
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