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OmG.R.L. was an American-British-Canadian girl group formed by Robin Antin and active from February 2013 to June 2015. The group consisted of Simone Battle, Lauren Bennett, Emmalyn Estrada, Natasha Slayton and Paula Van Oppen.
Formation and line-up changes (2011-2012)
In March 2011, Robin Antin began holding auditions to find new girls that will replace the departed members of The Pussycat Dolls. The new line-up made their debut on February 5, 2012, during the Super Bowl, as part of GoDaddy's annual TV commercial, appearing with Danica Patrick. An official picture taken from the ad, showed five members: Lauren Bennett from The Paradiso Girls, Paula van Oppen (from So You Think You Can Dance and the PCD burlesque show), former Laker Girl Vanessa Curry, Chrystina Sayers from Girlicious and Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Erica Jenkins.
On 13 April 2012, it was announced that Chrystina Sayers was no longer a part of the new line-up. In July 2012, the line-up was announced consisting of Bennett and Van Oppen, with new members Natalie Mejia (from Girlicious) and Natasha Slayton, thus confirming Jenkins' withdrawal from the group. In November 2012, it was revealed through the hiring of Emmalyn Estrada, that Mejia was no longer part of the group. Mejia announced that she was expecting her first child with her husband, and due to her situation she made a choice not continue with the group.
G.R.L. and Battle's death (2013-2014)
On February 2013, Antin officially announced that the girls will be making their debut as a brand-new group with a different name instead of replacing the departed members of the Pussycat Dolls. On June 16, the group released their debut single, "Vacation", which was included on the soundtrack for the animated movie The Smurfs 2.
The group held their first live performances on September 28 at Westfield Old Orchard Claire's in Skokie, Illinois and performed three songs from the album: "Vacation", "Girls Are Always Right" and "Show Me What You Got". They confirmed in an interview, they were working with Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Cirkut, Darkchild and Lukas Hilbert.
On January 28, 2014, the group announced on their Facebook page that "Show Me What You Got" would be included on the 49th volume of the Now That's What I Call Music! compilation album series, released on February 4 in the United States. G.R.L. are featured on Pitbull's single, "Wild Wild Love", which was released on February 25.
On June 3, 2014, the group released their debut single, "Ugly Heart", and peaked at number two in Australia and four in New Zealand. Following the release of "Ugly Heart", they released their debut EP G.R.L. on July 29, 2014. It included "Ugly Heart", "Show Me What You Got", and new songs, "Rewind", "Don't Talk About Love", and "Girls Are Always Right".
On September 5, 2014, Simone Battle, one of the members of G.R.L. was found dead (hanged in her West Hollywood home) by her boyfriend. She was just 25 and had been struggling to deal with financial pressures before she took her own life.
Lighthouse and disbandement (2015)
In January 2015, G.R.L. released their single "Lighthouse" in remembrance of Simone Battle.
On March 10, 2015, it was revealed by the band during their performance on Sunrise while in Hawaii, that they would be the opening act for Meghan Trainor and her That Bass Tour for the Australian leg later that year, which started April 27, and ended April 30.
The group officially disbanded on June 2, 2015. Prior to the announcement, Bennett tweeted on May 31, saying, "Thank u all for ridin with GRL thru the tough times... I know it's a bit all confusing but I love you all, and care never forget."
Formation and line-up changes (2011-2012)
In March 2011, Robin Antin began holding auditions to find new girls that will replace the departed members of The Pussycat Dolls. The new line-up made their debut on February 5, 2012, during the Super Bowl, as part of GoDaddy's annual TV commercial, appearing with Danica Patrick. An official picture taken from the ad, showed five members: Lauren Bennett from The Paradiso Girls, Paula van Oppen (from So You Think You Can Dance and the PCD burlesque show), former Laker Girl Vanessa Curry, Chrystina Sayers from Girlicious and Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Erica Jenkins.
On 13 April 2012, it was announced that Chrystina Sayers was no longer a part of the new line-up. In July 2012, the line-up was announced consisting of Bennett and Van Oppen, with new members Natalie Mejia (from Girlicious) and Natasha Slayton, thus confirming Jenkins' withdrawal from the group. In November 2012, it was revealed through the hiring of Emmalyn Estrada, that Mejia was no longer part of the group. Mejia announced that she was expecting her first child with her husband, and due to her situation she made a choice not continue with the group.
G.R.L. and Battle's death (2013-2014)
On February 2013, Antin officially announced that the girls will be making their debut as a brand-new group with a different name instead of replacing the departed members of the Pussycat Dolls. On June 16, the group released their debut single, "Vacation", which was included on the soundtrack for the animated movie The Smurfs 2.
The group held their first live performances on September 28 at Westfield Old Orchard Claire's in Skokie, Illinois and performed three songs from the album: "Vacation", "Girls Are Always Right" and "Show Me What You Got". They confirmed in an interview, they were working with Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Cirkut, Darkchild and Lukas Hilbert.
On January 28, 2014, the group announced on their Facebook page that "Show Me What You Got" would be included on the 49th volume of the Now That's What I Call Music! compilation album series, released on February 4 in the United States. G.R.L. are featured on Pitbull's single, "Wild Wild Love", which was released on February 25.
On June 3, 2014, the group released their debut single, "Ugly Heart", and peaked at number two in Australia and four in New Zealand. Following the release of "Ugly Heart", they released their debut EP G.R.L. on July 29, 2014. It included "Ugly Heart", "Show Me What You Got", and new songs, "Rewind", "Don't Talk About Love", and "Girls Are Always Right".
On September 5, 2014, Simone Battle, one of the members of G.R.L. was found dead (hanged in her West Hollywood home) by her boyfriend. She was just 25 and had been struggling to deal with financial pressures before she took her own life.
Lighthouse and disbandement (2015)
In January 2015, G.R.L. released their single "Lighthouse" in remembrance of Simone Battle.
On March 10, 2015, it was revealed by the band during their performance on Sunrise while in Hawaii, that they would be the opening act for Meghan Trainor and her That Bass Tour for the Australian leg later that year, which started April 27, and ended April 30.
The group officially disbanded on June 2, 2015. Prior to the announcement, Bennett tweeted on May 31, saying, "Thank u all for ridin with GRL thru the tough times... I know it's a bit all confusing but I love you all, and care never forget."
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