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2010–present: New line-up and third studio album

Antin appeared on the Wendy Williams show to promote her new fitness DVD. Williams took the opportunity to ask Antin about the rumours surrounding the group's alleged break up. Antin responded by saying that "The [Pussycat Dolls] have not broken up. In fact we're preparing to make new music". She confirmed that Scherzinger was here to stay. However Antin did state that she will be bringing in a few new faces and several of the exisitng members will be leaving to pursue solo projects. She continued saying "the brand is about female empowerment. Inside every woman is a pussycat doll waiting to get out. There are millions of women out there who wants to know what it

feels like. I want to bring in new faces".

Reaffirming the group's position, on March 4 Scherzinger told MTV that her position with the group is secure though it will consist of a new line-up with hopes of releasing a new album near the end of 2010. She also stated that she is in the studio recording music. But when asked about the nature of the recordings she wasn't sure if they would be for her own album or for the doll's third album but the latter will definitely be released for the fans. Speaking of the music she said "I don't know if I'm gonna put [the new music out] under my name yet or if it's going to be perfect for the Dolls, It doesn't matter. I just want to make great music for the fans". Thus, the new Dolls album will have "popular music but with more rock, soul-inspired sound."

The new line-up was unveiled on May 22, 2010 consisting of Scherzinger as returning lead vocalist and four other girls: former Laker Girl, Vanessa Curry; So You Think You Can Dance finalist, Kherington Payne; former Harajuku Girls member, Rino Nakasone Razalan and former Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious contestant Jamie Lee Ruiz.



Tours

* 2006–2007: PCD World Tour
* 2009: Doll Domination Tour
* 2006: The Black Eyed Peas: Honda Civic Tour
* 2007: Christina Aguilera: Back To Basics Tour (North America Only)