Nick Lachey
Nick Lachey | |
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| Spouse(s) | Jessica Simpson (26 October 2002 - 30 June 2006) (divorced) |
Nicholas Scott Lachey (Template:PronEng; phonetically: "la-SHAY") [1] (born November 9, 1973) is an American pop singer and actor who rose to fame in the late-1990s as a writer and lead-vocalist of the boy-band, 98 Degrees. The group also included Lachey's brother Drew Lachey, classmate Justin Jeffre and Jeff Timmons. They sold over ten million records worldwide and charted top-forty singles.
Lachey starred in the hit reality television series Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica with his then-wife, fellow pop singer Jessica Simpson. The series ran on MTV for three seasons, from 2003 until 2005.
Early years
Nicholas Scott Lachey was born on the border of Kentucky and Virginia in Harlan, Kentucky to Cate Fopma-Leimbach and John Lachey. He has a brother Drew, a step sister, Josie, a half brother, Issac, and two adopted siblings, Zac and Kaitlin. Growing up in Ohio, he attended Cincinnati's well-regarded public School for Creative and Performing Arts, developing his vocal talent and aspiring to become an entertainer. After graduation, he began studying at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, majoring in sports medicine. He also became a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. While there, he received a phone call from long time friend, Jonathan Lippmann, who recently met Jeff Timmons. After Lippman talked Lachey and Justin Jeffre into moving to L.A., the foursome started singing everywhere they could. Lippmann left the group to start the Christian group True Vibe and was replaced by Nick's brother, Drew Lachey. Nick Lachey came out of the closet January 2, 2007
Personal life
Jessica Simpson
Lachey dated fellow pop star Jessica Simpson for four years, though they had a five month break up, but remained in contact. The couple married in October 2002. Following months of rumors and tabloid speculation, Lachey and Simpson announced their separation in November 2005,[2] and were divorced June 30, 2006.[3]
Vanessa Minnillo
Lachey began dating former Miss Teen USA and television personality Vanessa Minnillo. As of April 2007, the couple officially moved in together, purchased an apartment in New York City's Atelier Condo Building, as well as share Lachey's home in Bel Air, California.
Sports team ownership
Lachey is part-owner of the Hollywood Fame, a team in the American Basketball Association that began play in fall 2006,[4] and is part of an ownership group of the Tacoma Rainiers, the Seattle Mariners' Triple-A affiliate.[5]
Music career
98 Degrees
Other band members were his brother Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre and Jeff Timmons. 98 Degrees have released 4 albums to date. Their debut album was the self-titled 98 Degrees, however the band's first real success came with their follow up album 98 Degrees and Rising. Other albums include This Christmas and Revelation. In 2002, they released a compilation album "The Collection." Since the release of "The Collection" 98 Degrees has sold over 10 million records.
Solo efforts
On November 11 2003, his solo debut album, SoulO, was released. Despite being released during the success of Newlyweds, the album was a commercial failure and received poor reviews.[citation needed] He released two singles from the album: "This I Swear" (the theme song from Newlyweds) and "Shut Up", a pop track featured in Newlyweds as Lachey was making the video. The making of the music video for "Shut Up" was chronicled on the show Making the Video, and it starred Dax Shepard of Punk'd fame. The album also featured a guest appearance by Violent J from Insane Clown Posse.
In 2005, rumors circulated that Lachey was back in the studio after SoulO underperformed.[citation needed] Lachey soon confirmed that he was indeed back in the studio for a second solo album, entitled What's Left of Me. The album was released on May 9, 2006, by Jive Records.
The first single from the album was the title track, "What's Left of Me", released on February 21 2006. The song quickly became a hit, reaching a peak position of #6 on the Billboard Hot 100. The subsequent album of the same name was released in May of 2006, and debuted at # 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, once again thrusting Lachey into the spotlight. In June 2006 the single "What's Left of Me" hit #1 on Billboard's Hot Dance Airplay. Soon after the release of the single "What's Left of Me", the media fired up speculation that the song's lyrics were about Lachey's divorce with Jessica Simpson. In the single's music video, Vanessa Minnillo, the MTV VJ and television personality, played Simpson's role, showcasing the last days of the couple's relationship. The music video for Lachey's second single off the album, "I Can't Hate You Anymore", debuted on MTV's TRL on July 26 2006, peaking at #4. In the spring of 2006, the album What's Left of Me was RIAA certified Gold, after selling more than 500,000 copies domestically.
In July 2006 Lachey's label, Jive Records, announced his What's Left of Me Tour. The tour began September 20, 2006 and was expected to last for about two months. Lachey's band for the What's Left of Me tour has Robbie Gennet playing rhythm guitar and singing, Al Berry playing bass guitar and singing, Kris Pooley playing keyboards and singing, Pathik Desai playing lead guitar and singing, and Derek Wyatt playing drums.
Lachey is working on a new album. He announced to MTV News that it will continue the ballad style since that has become his trademark sound, though it will have a different feel than his previous album. Lachey recorded "Ordinary Day" for the made-for-television movie For One More Day and appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show December 5th to promote it. The movie aired on Sunday, December 9, 2007. The song was released to iTunes on December 18, 2007. It was penned by Academy Award nominated songwriter Diane Warren.[1]
Film and television
Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
Both Lachey and Simpson had a series of failures in the music industry: Lachey faded off the map after 98 Degrees, and Simpson had low sales in both albums Irresistible and In This Skin. They needed some heavy promotion to push their careers further and Simpson's father, Joe Simpson, had the idea for a reality show that followed their newly married life together.
Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica premiered on MTV in August 2003 to a huge amount of viewers and recognition. The outrageous quotes, hilarious lifestyle, and mega-spending of the young couple made Newlyweds a phenomenon. Noteworthy moments included Simpson confusing tuna and chicken, and thinking that buffaloes had wings. The couple was sprung straight back into the spotlight. Upon the success of the duo, Simpson re-released her album In This Skin. It quickly became a hit, reaching triple platinum status.
Other television appearances
- Guest starred on the TV hits Charmed, Hope and Faith, and Twins.
- May 30 2004, Lachey waved the green flag as the honorary starter at the Indianapolis 500.
- Fall 2005, Lachey made his debut as a sideline and on-site contributor for ESPN's College GameDay. A self-professed sports fan, Lachey accompanied the broadcast crew around the country. [6]
- NBC's American Dreams as Tom Jones during its second season.
- TV ads for Clix, a new product in the line of Axe deodorants, 2006.
- Appeared in the hit series Charmed along side Alyssa Milano.
- Guest starred on MTV's Faking the Video alongside JC Chasez and Michelle Branch.[7]
- The Oprah Winfrey Show, December 5, 2007, premiered new song "Ordinary Day".
- NBC Clash of the Choirs, December 17 - 20, 2007; his choir won the competition and the quarter of a million dollars to be donated to his hometown charity in Cincinnati.
Film appearances
Discography
Albums:
Singles:
- 2003: "Shut Up"
- 2003: "This I Swear"
- 2006: "What's Left of Me"
- 2006: "I Can't Hate You Anymore"
- 2006: "Resolution"
- 2007: "Ordinary Day"
Awards and nominations
- Best Love Song: What's Left of Me (August 20, 2006)
- Choice Red Carpet Fashion Icon (August 20, 2006)
- Favorite Male Pop/Rock Artist (nominated) (November 21, 2006)
- International Male Artist (January 2007)
- Male Hottie of 2006 (January 2007)
- Video of 2006...What's Left Of Me (3rd place) (January 2007)
References
- ^ Nager, Larry (11 November 2003). "TV's hottest newlywed says he's a regular local guy". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved 2007-07-07.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Corey Moss, November 28 2005. Nick Lachey A Newlywed Again. MTV.
- ^ http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/07/01/ap/entertainment/mainD8IITBSG0.shtml%7CJessica Simpson, Lachey Divorce Final Papers filed in Superior Court show divorce between Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey is final, retrieved 2007-08-13
- ^ news.yahoo.com
- ^ sports.espn.go.com
- ^ media.espn.com
- ^ contactmusic.com