Then in March 2026, the Pussycat Dolls announced their return as a trio with Nicole, Ashley and Kimberly, new single "Club Song" and a 53-date global PCD Forever Tour. But Carmit Bachar, Jessica Sutta and Melody Thornton weren't invited. And not all of them found out before the public did.
We break down the full story: the court filings, the pay disparity, the blindsided members, the viral Today Show moment, and what it all means for one of the biggest girl groups of the 2000s.
POP 101: The Pussycat Dolls (Part 1): https://youtu.be/jGFKbvXRzMw
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0:00 - Intro
0:56 - Robin and Nicole's Lawsuits
14:18 - What did everyone get up to?
32:55 - The 2026 Reunion & "Club Song"
47:57 - Carmit & Jessica speak out
52:12 - And meanwhile, Melody...
57:27 - What's next for the Pussycat Dolls?
References:
“Club Song” Lyric Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmXBI1NH07E&pp=ygUNcGNkIGNsdWIgc29uZw%3D%3D
“Club Song” Dance https://www.instagram.com/p/DWT1CugkVVP/
“Club Song” Dance 2 https://www.instagram.com/p/DV4GnwTD0JQ/
Jessica on The Maverick Approach https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsCE7beVEjc&t=2832s&pp=ygUQamVzc2ljYSBtYXZlcmljaw%3D%3D
Today Show Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNu1dSmZZ7I&pp=ygUOcGNkIHRvZGF5IHNob3c%3D
Melody Thornton - “I Will Always Love You” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grtZ6LYEpoM&pp=ygUZbWVsb2R5IHRob3JudG9uIGJvZHlndWFyZA%3D%3D
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