Nicole Scherzinger: podcast appearances and interviews

Nicole Prascovia Elikolani Scherzinger is an American singer, actress, and television personality known for her role in the musical Sunset Boulevard. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, she began acting at age 14 and studied musical theatre at Wright State University. She is a member of the R&B and pop group the Pussycat Dolls, which has sold over 55 million records worldwide and is one of the world's best-selling female groups. Scherzinger also pursued a solo music career with albums including Killer Love and Big Fat Lie, and singles such as Right There, Poison, and Don't Hold Your Breath. She has served as a judge on various talent shows, including The Sing-Off, The X Factor US and UK, Australia's Got Talent, and The Masked Singer US. In 2010, she competed in Dancing with the Stars and won the competition. Her theatrical work includes performances in Cats and Sunset Boulevard. She provided voice work for Disney's Moana and appeared in other productions such as Dirty Dancing and Annie Live! She has received nominations for prestigious awards including the Grammy, Laurence Olivier Awards, and a Tony Award. She won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 2024 for Sunset Boulevard and was awarded the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 2025 when the production transferred to Broadway. Outside of her entertainment career, Scherzinger has been involved in various ventures, including clothing lines and a fragrance, and has served as an ambassador for the Special Olympics and a supporter of UNICEF UK.