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Melody Thornton (born September 28, 1984) is an American singer. She rose to fame as a member of the pop group the Pussycat Dolls. The youngest member of the group, Thornton assumed the second most prominent vocal role, after lead vocalist Nicole Scherzinger, and was distinguished for her melismatic vocal runs. In 2010 Thornton departed from the group to focus on her solo career. Thornton's first mixtape, P.O.Y.B.L was released on March 15, 2012. Thornton's first EP Lioness Eyes was released on August 7, 2020.

Not to be confused with Melanie Thornton.

Melody Thornton
Thornton in 2009
Background information
Born (1984-09-28) September 28, 1984 (age 38)
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
  • R&B
  • pop
  • hip hop
  • soul
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
Years active2003–present
Labels
  • Interscope
Formerly ofThe Pussycat Dolls
Websitemelodythornton.com

Early life


Melody Thornton is a native of Phoenix, Arizona and was born on September 28, 1984, to a family of Mexican and African-American descent.[1][2][3] She was educated in Camelback High School.[4] Her first performance was at her school, where she sang "This Little Light of Mine" at the age of six, and continued to perform at local talent shows in Arizona. After high school, she enrolled in college with the intention to major in music engineering, but dropped after one semester to join the Pussycat Dolls.[5]


Career



2003–2009: Pussycat Dolls


Main article: The Pussycat Dolls
The Pussycat Dolls performing
The Pussycat Dolls performing

At the age of 19, Thornton traveled to Burbank, California to audition for the Pussycat Dolls.[5] The group's founder Robin Antin, struck a deal with Interscope Geffen A&M Records' Jimmy Iovine to develop the Pussycat Dolls into a brand and create a separate recording pop group.[6] Thornton was selected to strengthen their vocal ability and joined Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts, Nicole Scherzinger, Jessica Sutta, and Kimberly Wyatt,[7] and signed a contract with the Pussycat Dolls partnership, receiving a percentage of the group's revenues.[6] Thornton was the only member who did not have a background in dance.[8] Thornton along with Bachar supplied vocals as secondary vocalists, while Scherzinger assumed the majority of the vocals as the lead singer.[9]

The Pussycat Dolls achieved worldwide success in 2005 with their album PCD, which debuted at number five on the U.S. Billboard 200 Chart and produced the hits "Don't Cha", "Buttons", and "Stickwitu", the last of which earned the group a Grammy Award nomination. Following the departure of Carmit Bachar in March 2008, the group continued as a quintet and in 2008 released their second studio album, Doll Domination which included the hits "When I Grow Up", "I Hate This Part", "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" and "Hush Hush". She was the only member to have contributed vocals apart from Scherzinger on Doll Domination (Standard Edition). She provides additional backing vocals and ad-libs to several of the songs, although on Takin' Over the World", "Elevator", "Love the Way You Love Me" and "Painted Windows" she can be found sharing the lead vocals with Scherzinger. Additionally on "When I Grow Up" (music video version), "Whatcha Think About That", "In Person" and "Top of the World" she sings secondary vocals. She also recorded her very first solo song called "Space", which was included in the deluxe edition of Doll Domination.


2010–2017: P.O.Y.B.L and other projects


Main article: P.O.Y.B.L

During the Pussycat Doll's hiatus, Thornton worked on several projects including a cameo on Keri Hilson's music video "Slow Dance"[10] and being a judge at E!'s TV show Bank of Hollywood with the production by Ryan Seacrest.[11] In June 2010 Rap-Up reported that she has departed from the group and was working on her solo album.[12] Speaking about her position in the group she commented, "I got into the group to sing. That was made very clear to me. But it became more and more apparent what was going on. Roles were being minimized and minimized, and then by the time it got on the show, it was very much like 'Y'all play your part and this is what it is.' It was tough because you don't want to shit on your own opportunity."[13]

On February 20, 2010, in an interview for The Source Thornton explained that her songs will be different from the group's sound but will not going to abandon that pop demographic that she acquired through the Pussycat Dolls.[14] In June 2010 Rap-Up first announced that Thornton was working on her solo album with collaborators including Cee Lo Green, Polow da Don, and Lil Wayne.[12] On Vibe Magazine she stated that she is also working with Dre and Vidal.[15] Thornton's recording of the Cee Lo produced song "Love Gun" leaked to the internet around this time. The song was eventually recorded by Green and Lauren Bennett for his album The Lady Killer.[16][17]

On June 16, 2011, Thornton's first official single, "Sweet Vendetta", was released.[18] On June 26, 2011, Thorton announced plans to have her debut solo album released sometime in 2012.[19] On March 5, 2012, Lipstick & Guilt was released as a promotional single.[20] On March 15, 2012, her first mixtape "P.O.Y.B.L", an acronym for Piss on Your Black List, was released.[21][22] The mixtape contains 10 tracks of five remakes and four originals all written by Melody. The project includes production from Andre Harris ("Smoking Gun"), Church and State ("Sweet Vendetta"), Mark Vinten ("Intro"), and Melody on the self-produced "Hit the Ground Runnin'," plus a duet with Bobby Newberry (a cover of La Roux's "Bulletproof").

On May 24, 2012, a music video for the cover version of "Bulletproof" from P.O.Y.B.L, featuring Bobby Newberry, premiered.[23][24] On June 14, 2012, she made a cameo appearance in a Bobby Newberry's music video for his debut single Dirrty Up, alongside ex-Pussycat Doll member Ashley Roberts.[25]

On April 30, 2013, Thornton was a featured vocalist on LL Cool J's 2013 album Authentic on the track "Something About You (Love The World)" along with Charlie Wilson and Earth, Wind & Fire.

On May 17, 2013, Thornton made a special guest appearance in Fat Joe's music video "Ballin'".


2017–present: Television appearances, stage work, and Lioness Eyes


In 2017, Thornton returned to British television by appearing on the second series of Celebs Go Dating and Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls.[26][27] She then landed the lead role of Rachel Marron in the musical The Bodyguard, which toured in China for several months.[28] In 2019, Thornton was eliminated on the eight week and placed fifth on the eleventh series of Dancing on Ice.[29] This was followed with stage roles on Rip It Up – The 70s, a show inspired by music of the 70s and played the part of Cinderella in the New Wimbledon Theatre production of the family pantomime, Cinderella.[30]

Thornton opted out to join the November 2019 reunion of the Pussycat Dolls in order to focus on her solo endeavors.[31] She collaborated with UK DJ producer Harrison on the dance track "Freak Like Me" and released her first solo track in seven years, "Love Will Return". A ballad that is a nod to her heritage and serves as the lead single for her debut EP, Lioness Eyes.[32] The EP, which includes seven songs was released on August 7.[33]

In 2022, Thornton competed and won the fourth season of the Australian version of "The Masked Singer". as "Mirrorball".[citation needed] She will reprise the role of Rachel Marron in the 2023 UK and Ireland production of the musical The Bodyguard.[28]


Artistry and musical style


Thornton was inspired to sing after her father's favorite artists, BB King, Aretha Franklin, and The Jacksons.[5] In another interview, she named Mariah Carey as a vocal inspiration.[34]


Discography



Extended plays


List of extended plays, with track listings
Title Album details
Lioness Eyes[33]
  • 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"

Mixtapes


Title Details
P.O.Y.B.L
  • Released: March 15, 2012
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles


List of singles
Title Year Album
"Sweet Vendetta" 2011 P.O.Y.B.L
"Lipstick&Guilt" 2012
"Smoking Gun"
"Someone to Believe"
"Bulletproof"
(featuring Bobby Newberry)
"Goodbye"
(with Bobby Newberry)		 2015 Non-album singles
"Serial Killer"
(with Bobby Newberry)
"Love Will Return" 2019 Lioness Eyes
"Phoenix Rise" 2020
"I Will Wait"
"Goodbye to Happiness"


List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions, showing album name and year released
Title Year Peaks Album
NZ
[35]		 UK
[36]
"Go Too Far"
(Jibbs featuring Melody Thornton)		 2006 17126 Jibbs Featuring Jibbs
"Freak Like Me"
(Harrison featuring Melody Thornton)		 2019 –– Non-album single

Album appearances


List of album appearances, showing album name and year released
Title Year Other artists Album(s) Ref.
"Space" 2008 The Pussycat Dolls Doll Domination[upper-alpha 1] [37]
"Ease Off the Liquor"[upper-alpha 2] 2009 Timbaland Shock Value 2 [38]
"Something About You (Love The World)" 2013 LL Cool J
Charlie Wilson
Earth, Wind & Fire		 Authentic [39]
"Mittelfinger" Prince Kay One Rich Kidz [40]
"24/7"
"I'll Be Fine" Bizzy Crook 84 [41]
Notes
  1. "Space" was included on the European deluxe version of the album.
  2. Thornton contributed to additional vocals on the song.

Music videos


Title Year Other artist(s) Director(s) Ref.
As a lead artist
"Lipstick&Guilt" 2012 — Dano Cerny
Marielle Tepper
[42]
"Smoking Gun"
[43]
"Someone to Believe" Yaro
[44]
"Bulletproof" Bobby Newberry Don Tyler
[45]
"Goodbye" 2015 Noel Maitland
[46]
Guest appearances
"Slow Dance" 2009 Keri Hilson Chris Robinson
[47]
"Don't Wanna Go Home" 2010 Jason Derulo Rich Lee
[48]
"Ballin" 2013 Fat Joe
Wiz Khalifa
Teyana Taylor		 Elf Rivera
[49]

Filmography


Key
Denotes productions that have not yet been released

Film


Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2005
 Be Cool Herself Cameo
[50]
2022
 Holiday Twist Cheryl
[51]

Television


Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2007
 Keeping Up with the Kardashians Herself Episode: "Birthday Suit"
[52]
2009
 Bank of Hollywood Judge Season 1
[53]
2011
 Popstar to Operastar Contestant Series 2
[54]
2017
 Celebs Go Dating Contestant Series 2
[26]
2017
 Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls Contestant Series 2
[27]
2019
 Dancing on Ice Contestant Series 11
[29]
2022
 The Masked Singer Australia Mirrorball Season 4
[citation needed]

Stage credits


Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017
 The Bodyguard Rachel Marron China tour
[28]
2019
 Rip It Up – The 70s None UK tour
[55]
2019-2020 Cinderella Cinderella New Wimbledon Theatre
[30]
2023
 The Bodyguard Rachel Marron UK and Ireland tour
[28]

Awards and nominations


See also: List of awards and nominations received by the Pussycat Dolls
Year Award Nominated work Category Result Ref.
2007
 Grammy Awards "Stickwitu" Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals Nominated
[56]

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На других языках

- [en] Melody Thornton

[es] Melody Thornton

Melody Thornton (Phoenix, Arizona, 28 de septiembre de 1984), es una cantante y bailarina estadounidense, especialmente conocida por su trabajo como vocalista de The Pussycat Dolls. Siendo la más joven del grupo, Melody asume el segundo puesto como vocalista del grupo, detrás de la vocalista principal Nicole Scherzinger, y se distingue de las demás por su melódica voz. En 2010 dejó el grupo, para centrarse en su carrera en solitario. En 2012 Melody lanzó su primer mixtape llamado P.O.Y.B.L. En el verano del 2017 estuvo de tour por China con el musical The Bodyguard donde interpreta el papel de Rachel Marron. El 7 de agosto de 2020 salió a la venta su EP debut "Lioness Eyes".

[ru] Торнтон, Мелоди

Ме́лоди То́рнтон (англ. Melody Thornton; род. 28 сентября 1984, Финикс) — американская R&B певица, танцовщица, и автор песен. Получила известность выступая в поп-группе The Pussycat Dolls. Торнтон занимала вторую ведущую вокальную роль в группе после Николь Шерзингер. В 2010 году Торнтон ушла из группы, решив сосредоточиться на сольной карьере. Первый микстейп Торнтон, P.O.Y.B.L. был выпущен 15 марта 2012 года.


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