Simone Battle Biography

Simone Sherise Battle is an American actress and singer from Los Angeles, California. She was a finalist on The X Factor (U.S.) in 2011, and is a member of the band The Pussycat Dolls.

The X Factor

In 2011 Battle auditioned for the talent show The X Factor (U.S. season 1) in front of judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Cheryl Cole and L.A. Reid " singing the song "When I Grow Up" by the Pussycat Dolls. She was mentored by Cowell after becoming one of the Top 32 finalists in the girls category. Battle was chosen to be part of the live shows with Melanie Amaro, Rachel Crow, Drew, and Tiah Tolliver " making it to the Top 17, however she was eliminated from the girls category during the first week by Cowell and Tiah Tolliver. Upon Steve Jones' announcement that she had been eliminated from the competition, Battle promoted the online release of her new music video "He Likes Boys".

Battle's performances on The X Factor were:

Episode	Theme	Order	Song	Original artist	Result
Audition	Free choice	rowspan="5"	"When I Grow Up"	Pussycat Dolls	Through to bootcamp
Bootcamp 1	Group performance 1	Not aired		Advanced
Bootcamp 2	Group performance 2			Advanced
Bootcamp 3	Solo performance	"Your Song"	Elton John	Through to judges' houses
Judges' houses	No theme	"Help!"	The Beatles	Through to live shows
Week 1		13	"Just Be Good to Me"	The SOS Band	Eliminated

The Pussycat Dolls

In August 2012 Simone Battle became a member of the band The Pussycat Dolls. The group's new line-up consists of five members: Simone Battle, Lauren Bennett, Natasha Slayton, Emmalyn Estrada and Paula Van Oppen.

Discography

The discography of American recording artist Simone Battle has released ten YouTube videos, four singles and one music video.

She is most notable for competing on a FOX reality TV talent compition The X Factor created by Simon Cowell. Cowell has also noted Battle as being one of his favorite contestants that he has mentored. She is a new member of The Pussycat Dolls line along with Lauren Bennett, Natasha Slayton, Natalie Mejia and Paula Van Oppen. Battle replaced Amanda Brandche in the new line-up. In August 2012 publicity photos showed the 'new' line-up including Simone Battle replacing Branche. Battle has also recently signed to record labels Interscope and A&M Records. Her hit single "He Likes Boys" was released online on October 24, 2011. It was written by Brian Kennedy, Ester Dean, Brett James, Dante Jones It was produced by Brian Kennedy and Ester Dean. Upon Steve Jones' announcement that she had been eliminated from The X Factor, Battle plugged the online release of her new music video "He Likes Boys." She was the only contestant on the show to release a music prior to their elimination. The video has received both positive and negative feedback from fans. The video was shot and directed by Shane McLafferty. Battle has her own YouTube channel called simicocopop and currently writes and records music on it. Prior to recording songs on her own YouTube channel. She has released several singles and plans to release more solo singles on her new PCD album while working alongside with the girls. You can also catch Battle dancing in the background behind the scenes her Cali Swag Districthit music video Teach Me How to Dougie.

Singles

Song	Year	Peak	Album
		UK
"Rain"	2008	"	TBA
"Just a Boy"	2009
"Material Girl"
"He Likes Boys"	2011
""" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

Music videos

Single

Song	Year	Director(s)	Peak	Album
			UK
"He Likes Boys"	2011	Shane McLafferty	"	TBA

Cameo appearance

Song	Year	Director(s)	Peak			Album
			US
"Teach Me How to Dougie"	2010	"	28 " 9 " 6			The Kickback

Youtube singles

Year	Title	Peak chart positions			Certifications	Album
		US	NZ	CAN
2008	"Like a Star"	"	"	"		TBA
	"Saving All My Love for You"	"	"	"
2010	"Tik Tok"	"	"	"
	"Speechless"	"	"	"
	"Teenage Dream"	"	"	"
2011	"Rolling in the Deep"	"	"	"
	"Someone like You"	"	"	"
	"Santa Baby"	"	"	"
2012	"Take Care"	"	"	"
	"Starships"	"	"	"

Filmography

Television

• Everybody Hates Chris (2006) " Everybody Hates Drew episode as Girl #2.
• Zoey 101 (2006) " Hot Dean episode.
• The X Factor USA (2011) " as herself.
• 106 & Park (2012) " correspondent.
• Meanamorphosis (2012) " 15 minute short as Olivia.

Film

• We the Party (2012) " Cheyenne Davis

See also

• List of The X Factor finalists (U.S. season 1)