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Pussy Cat Dolls founder Robin Antin slapped singer Nicole Scherzinger with a lawsuit over the group’s postponed reunion tour.
In the complaint obtained by PEOPLE, Antin, 60, accused the singer of refusing to participate unless she receives “complete creative control.” Scherzinger, 43, is also asking for a 75 percent ownership stake in the Pussy Cat Dolls.
The singer is requesting the new terms after previously spending two years negotiating. The two came to an agreement in 2019, which saw Scherzinger receiving 49 percent of Pussy Cat Worldwide’s shares and profits. She agreed to up to 45 live performances, which were scheduled to begin in December 2019.
However, the COVID-19 pandemic put the tour on hold. It was initially rescheduled to May and June 2021 in Europe but was placed on hold again. The dates are still listed as “To Be Confirmed.”
Scherzinger offered up her new terms to participate in April of 2021, citing the growth of her brand. By May, The Masked Singer judge was downright refusing to participate.
“Tour dates were planned but are unable to be confirmed because of Scherzinger’s extortion,” the suit claims.
Now, Live Nation is asking Antin for its $600,000 investment back.
Antin is asking for damages, including all profits lost. She is additionally asking for compensatory and punitive damages in a trial by jury.
