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|Name = Danity Kane
{{About|the group|the group's self-titled debut album|Danity Kane (album)}}
|Img = 20060909 Danity Kane Chicago Signing (2).JPG
{{Infobox musical artist
|Img_capt = Danity Kane at a signing on the [[Magnificent Mile]] in [[Chicago, Illinois]] on September 9, 2006.
| name = Danity Kane
|Background = group_or_band
| image = Danity Kane 2014.jpg
|Alias = DK
| alias = DK
|Born =
| origin = New York City, U.S.
|Death =
| genre = {{hlist|[[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]|[[Pop music|pop]]|[[Hip hop music|hip hop]]|[[Dance music|dance]]}}
|Origin = [[United States]]
| years_active = {{hlist|2005–2009|2013–2014|2018–2020{{efn|Indefinite hiatus}}|}}
|Instrument =
| label = {{hlist|[[BMG Rights Management|BMG]]|[[The Stereotypes|Stereotypes]]|[[Bad Boy Records|Bad Boy]]||[[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]|[[Warner Music|Warner]]}}
|Genre = [[contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[Pop music|pop]]
| spinoffs = [[Diddy – Dirty Money|Dirty Money]], [[Dumblonde]]
|Occupation(s) =
| website = {{url|danitykane.com}}
|Years_active = 2005–Present
| past_members = * [[Aundrea Fimbres]]
|Label = [[Bad Boy]], [[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]], [[Warner Music]] (International)
* [[D. Woods]]
|Associated_acts = [[Day26]], [[Sean Combs|Diddy]], [[Donnie Klang]]
* [[Shannon Bex]]
|URL = [http://www.danitykane.com DanityKane.com]
* [[Dawn Richard]]
|Current_members = [[Aundrea Fimbres]]<br>[[D. Woods|D. Woods]]<br>[[Shannon Bex]]<br>[[Dawn Angelique Richard|Dawn Richard]]<
|Former Members+ [[Aubrey O'Day]]
* [[Aubrey O'Day]]
| landscape = yes
| caption = Danity Kane in 2014. From left to right: Aubrey O'Day, Dawn Richard, and Shannon Bex
'''Danity Kane''' is a multi-platinum selling American [[R&B]] and [[pop music|pop]] [[girl group]] signed to [[Bad Boy Records]], first established in 2005. Formed on the third installment of [[MTV]]'s ''[[Making the Band]]'' [[reality television]] series, the group is comprised of members [[D. Woods]], [[Aundrea Fimbres]], [[Aubrey O'Day]], [[Dawn Angelique Richard|Dawn Richard]], and [[Shannon Bex]]. Despite a lack of confirmation from Bad Boy, on the October 7, 2008 episode of [[Making The Band]] it was stated that member [[Aubrey O'Day]] is no longer in the group. On her departure, O'Day wrote to Perez Hilton saying that "I didn't watch the finale, so I have no idea what story was told. The only comment I can make is… I wish that the world would focus more on the presidential election, the debates, the issues our country is facing, and the fact that if we don't vote... our country will suffer beyond repair".
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'''Danity Kane''' was an American girl group whose most recent line-up consisted of [[Aubrey O'Day]], [[Dawn Richard]], and [[Shannon Bex]]. The group originally had five members, but [[D. Woods|Wanita "D. Woods" Woodgett]] left the group in 2008, and [[Aundrea Fimbres]] left in 2014. Formed on the third iteration of [[MTV]]'s ''[[Making the Band]]'' reality television series in 2005, they signed to [[Bad Boy Records]] by [[Sean Combs|Diddy]].

Danity Kane's [[Danity Kane (album)|self-titled debut studio album]] was released in 2006 and achieved success in the United States, shipping a million copies domestically,<ref name="RIAA1">{{cite magazine|title=RIAA Certifications|magazine=Billboard|url=https://billboard.com/bbcom/riaa/index.jsp|access-date=June 23, 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070618131213/http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/riaa/index.jsp|archive-date=June 18, 2007}}</ref> while spawning two singles with top 10 single "[[Show Stopper (Danity Kane song)|Show Stopper]]" and the ballad "[[Ride for You]]". Their second studio album, ''[[Welcome to the Dollhouse (album)|Welcome to the Dollhouse]]'', was released in 2008 following the release of their second top 10 single "[[Damaged (Danity Kane song)|Damaged]]".<ref name="mtv08">{{cite news|title=Diddy, Beyonce, Ne-Yo Make 'Spotlight Live' New York's Hot Tuesday-Night Ticket|work=MTV News|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1580620/spotlight-live-new-yorks-hot-tuesday-night-ticket.jhtml|access-date=July 31, 2012}}</ref> The band became the first female group in ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' history to debut their first two albums at the top of the charts.<ref name="MtV.CoM">''[[Making the Band]]''/''The Rise and Fall of Danity Kane'', [[MTV]] (April 30, 2009). Retrieved on April 30, 2009.</ref>

Despite initial success, tension in the group led to a meeting with Diddy where, in the October 2008 finale episode of ''[[Making the Band 4#Making the Band 4: Day26 and Donnie Klang|Making the Band 4]]'', he removed O'Day and Woodgett from the group. The three remaining members of the group carried on with previously scheduled promotional events before officially disbanding in early 2009.<ref name="MTV.CoM">{{cite news|first= Jocelyn|last=Vena|title=Danity Kane Are Over, Dawn Richard Says. 'It's devastating for me,' Richard says of the 'Making the Band' group's dissolution|publisher=MTV|date=January 28, 2009 |access-date=January 29, 2009|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1603737/20090128/kane__danity.jhtml}}</ref> All group members were ultimately released from their contracts with Bad Boy Records later within the year. In 2013, four of the five group members (O'Day, Bex, Richard and Fimbres) made an official announcement regarding their reunion at the [[2013 MTV Video Music Awards]];<ref name="dkreunion">{{cite web|title=Danity Kane Will Reunite At MTV VMAs, Release New Promo Picture Ahead Of Show|work=International Business Times|date=August 24, 2013|url=http://www.ibtimes.com/danity-kane-will-reunite-mtv-vmas-release-new-promo-picture-ahead-show-1398099|access-date=August 25, 2013}}</ref> however, on May 16, 2014, the first night of their reunion tour in San Francisco, Fimbres announced her departure from the group due to wanting to start her family, leaving O'Day, Bex and Richard to continue as a trio.<ref name="Fimbres leaving">{{cite news|last=Webber |first=Stephanie |url=http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/aundrea-fimbres-is-engaged-leaving-danity-kane-to-start-a-family-2014175 |title=Aundrea Fimbres Is Engaged, Leaving Danity Kane to Start a Family – Us Weekly |newspaper=Us Weekly |publisher=Usmagazine.com |date=May 17, 2014 |access-date=June 5, 2014}}</ref><ref name="Fimbres leaving2">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1826643/its-official-danity-kane-is-now-a-trio/ |title=It's Official: Danity Kane Is Now A Trio |publisher=MTV |date=May 17, 2014 |access-date=June 5, 2014}}</ref>


On August 8, 2014, after a fight in the recording studio between members O'Day and Richard, O'Day and Bex announced publicly that Danity Kane had disbanded again.<ref name="LaTimesBreakup">{{cite web |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-danity-kane-calls-it-quits-again-20140808-story.html|title=Danity Kane is over -- again|last1=Kennedy|first1=Gerrick|date=August 8, 2014|website=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=August 9, 2014}}</ref> Although they disbanded, their third studio album, ''[[DK3]]'', was released in October 2014. Following the second disbandment, Richard continued to release solo music while O'Day and Bex formed the duo [[Dumblonde]]. In August 2018, the trio announced that they would reunite and tour together.<ref name="Kaufman">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8470369/danity-kane-members-announce-dk3-reunion-tour|title=Danity Kane Members Announce DK3 Reunion Tour With Aubrey O'Day, Dawn Richard & Shannon Bex |date=August 15, 2018|access-date=August 17, 2018|last=Kaufman|first=Gil|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref> O'Day and Richard released new music as a duo under Danity Kane in 2020. However, since March 2020, the group stopped posting on their official [[Instagram]] account, leaving the group on an indefinite hiatus.
Their [[Danity Kane (album)|self-titled debut studio album]] was released in 2006 and achieved success in the [[United States]], shipping a million copies domestically,<ref name="RIAA1">{{cite web|title=RIAA Certifications|work=Billboard|url=http://billboard.com/bbcom/riaa/index.jsp|accessdate=2007-06-23}}</ref> while spawning two singles with top 10 hit "[[Show Stopper]]" and the ballad "[[Ride for You]]." Danity Kane's second studio album, ''[[Welcome to the Dollhouse (album)|Welcome to the Dollhouse]]'', was released on March 18, 2008, following the release of their second top 10 hit single "[[Damaged (Danity Kane song)|Damaged]]".<ref name="mtv08">{{cite web|title="Daddy, Bionce, Puff Make 'Spotlight Live' New York's Hot Tuesday-Night Ticket"|work=MTV News|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1580620/20080130/knowles_beyonce.jhtml|accessdate=2008-02-07}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
=== ''Making the Band 3'' ===
In 2004, producer [[Sean Combs]] returned with ''Making the Band 3'', this time searching for the next female super group. With the help of choreographer [[Laurie Ann Gibson]], vocal trainer [[Doc Holiday]] and talent manager [[Johnny Wright (music manager)|Johnny Wright]] himself he set out on a multi-city search and found 20 young singers. While seven girls remained, Diddy grew more and more unhappy with the level of talent throughout the season, and eventually decided not to form a band. He did however give a reprieve to three contestants who he felt deserved another chance, including Aubrey O'Day and Aundrea Fimbres, who all appear on the fourth season.


=== 2004–2005: ''Making the Band 3'' ===
Afterwards Diddy once again kicked his team across the table to audition new girls for the group. Finally twenty girls were chosen and moved into a loft in [[New York City]]. After weeks of dance and singing lessons, promotional appearances, and a performance in front of 10,000 at a [[Backstreet Boys]] concert at [[Nissan Pavilion]] in Bristow, VA, eleven girls remained. The finalists were sent home for three months, told to polish up, and return for the final stretch in November 2005.
{{details|topic=the show|Making the Band 3}}
In 2004, producer [[Sean Combs]] returned with ''Making the Band 3'', the third iteration of the ''[[Making the Band]]'' television series, in search of the next female supergroup.<ref name=MtV.CoM /> With the help of choreographer [[Laurie Ann Gibson]], vocal trainer Doc Holiday and talent manager [[Johnny Wright (music manager)|Johnny Wright]], he set out on a multi-city search and invited 20 young singers out of almost 10,000 young women to live and compete for positions in the group in New York City.<ref name=MtV.CoM /><ref name="blender.com">{{cite news|title=Aubrey O'Day MTV's Making the Band hottie gears up for more catfights and dance-offs. |publisher=[[Blender (magazine)|Blender]] |date=September 2005 |access-date=October 16, 2008 |url=http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?id=1726 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080921234203/http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?id=1726 |archive-date=September 21, 2008 }}</ref> When seven women remained, Combs became discontent with the level of talent remaining in the competition and decided not to form a band.<ref name=MtV.CoM /> He did, however, feel three contestants deserved another chance, including then-best friends [[Aubrey O'Day]] and [[Aundrea Fimbres]], whose close bond originally formed early in the season.<ref name=MtV.CoM /> The three contestants became the first to appear in season 2 of the show.<ref name=MtV.CoM />


At the start of the second season, Combs once again pressed his team to audition new young women for the group.<ref name=MtV.CoM /> Finally, 20 young women were chosen and moved into a loft in New York City.<ref name=MtV.CoM /> Viewers had become invested in O'Day and Fimbres's friendship, naming them "the AUs" and "Aubrea" ([[portmanteau]]s of their first names), as they watched the two compete all over again for positions in the group.<ref name=MtV.CoM /><ref name="www.aubreyoday.com">{{cite web|title=Aubrey O'Day|publisher=aubreyoday.com|url=http://www.aubreyoday.com/ }}</ref> As the competition's challenges increased, their friendship seemed to become the foundation upon which the group was being built.<ref name=MtV.CoM /> In addition, O'Day emerged as the show's breakout star.<ref name=MtV.CoM /><ref name=blender.com />
On the second season's finale on Monday, November 15, 2005, five of the eleven were chosen: [[Aubrey O'Day]], [[D. Woods|Wanita Woodgette]], [[Shannon Bex]], [[Dawn Angelique Richard]], and [[Aundrea Fimbres]]. The final five members of the group in place, ''Making the Band 3'' tracked the development and struggles of the new band - from then on known as ''Danity Kane'' (a name taken from a female [[anime]] superhero drawn by Dawn).<ref>
[http://www.gnextinc.com/bbo/news/introdanitykane.html Bad Boy's Diddy introduces Danity Kane<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


After weeks of dance and singing lessons, promotional appearances, and a performance in front of 10,000 at a [[Backstreet Boys]] concert at [[Nissan Pavilion]] in Bristow, VA, 11 contestants remained, including O'Day and Fimbres.<ref name=MtV.CoM /> The finalists were sent home for three months, told to polish up, and return for the final stretch in November 2005.<ref name=MtV.CoM />
==Albums==


On the second season's finale, on Tuesday, November 15, 2005, the show's ratings broke MTV records as millions of viewers watched to see the group officially formed.<ref name=MtV.CoM /> Five of the 11 remaining contestants were chosen: O'Day first, [[D. Woods|Wanita "D. Woods" Woodgett]] second, [[Shannon Bex]] third, [[Dawn Richard (singer)|Dawn Richard]] fourth, and Fimbres last.<ref name=MtV.CoM />
===''Danity Kane''===
After months of recording the band's debut album, ''[[Danity Kane (album)|Danity Kane]]'', was released to mixed reviews on August 22, 2006 in the [[United States]]. Produced by [[Timbaland]], [[Scott Storch]], [[Rodney Jerkins]], [[Mario Winans]] and [[Ryan Leslie]] among others, the album sold over 90,000 copies in the first day of release, and over 234,000 in the first week of release.<ref name="VH1-1">{{cite web|title="Outkast Take A Billboard Beating From Diddy's Danity Kane"|work=VH1 News|url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1539767/20060830/kane__danity.jhtml|accessdate=2007-08-19}}</ref> It eventually debuted at number one on the [[Billboard 200|U.S. ''Billbioard'' 200]] albums chart, knocking veteran [[Christina Aguilera]]'s ''[[Back to Basics (Christina Aguilera album)|Back to Basics]]'' from the top spot and out-selling hip-hop duo [[OutKast]].<ref name="VH1-1">{{cite web|title="Outkast Take A Run Beating From Diddy's Danity Kane"|work=VH1 News|url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1539767/20060830/kane__danity.jhtml|accessdate=2007-08-19}}</ref> The album received a [[platinum album|platinum certification]] from the [[RIAA]] in November 2006.<ref name="BB-1">{{cite web|title=RIAA Certifictaions|work=Billboard|url=http://billboard.com/bbcom/riaa/index.jsp|accessdate=2007-08-19}}</ref>
The album's lead and title single "[[Show Stopper]]", produced by Jim Jonsin, was serviced to radio on August 4, 2006, and subsequently debuted at number 17 on [[Billboard]]'s [[Hot 100]]; it however peaked at number 8 on that particular chart.<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.vnuArtistId=770321&model.vnuAlbumId=788732 Billboard.com - Artist Chart History - Danity Kane<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Outside the United States, the song became a top 30 success in [[Germany]] and [[Lithuania]]. The selection for the album's second single, [[Bryan Michael Cox]] produced "[[Ride for You]]", was influenced by a fan poll that went around through e-mails, [[MySpace]], and the group's official web site. The music video for the song premiered on [[MTV]]'s ''[[Total Request Live]]'' on December 5, 2006, the same day the band released a holiday song called "[[Home for Christmas (Danity Kane song)|Home for Christmas]]" which was written by group member [[Dawn Angelique Richard|Dawn Richard]].<ref name="RU-1">{{cite web|title="D. Woods Clears Up Rumors"|work=Rap-Up|url=http://www.rap-up.com/?p=3095|accessdate=2007-08-19}}</ref>
Between February 2007 to May 2007 Danity Kane performed as an opening act, along with the [[Pussycat Dolls]], on [[Christina Aguilera]]'s ''[[Back To Basics Tour]]''. In the meantime the band intensified work on their second album, which was initially scheduled for a late 2007 release, but eventually pushed back to 2008.<ref name="Billbiard">{{cite web | title="Danity Kane Keeping The 'Show' Going On New CD"| work=billboard| url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003566049| accessdate=2007-04-02}}</ref><ref name="Billbiard">{{cite web | title="Danity Kane Keeping The 'Show' Going On New CD"| work=billboard| url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003566049| accessdate=2007-04-02}}</ref>


The third season of ''Making the Band 3'' tracked the development and struggles of the new band — from then on known as "Danity Kane" (a name taken from a female [[anime]] superhero created and drawn by Richard).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gnextinc.com/bbo/news/introdanitykane.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061017004031/http://www.gnextinc.com/bbo/news/introdanitykane.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 17, 2006 |title=Bad Boy's Diddy introduces Danity Kane |publisher=Gnextinc.com |access-date=May 16, 2011 }}</ref> The group would later be featured on the second and third seasons of ''[[Making The Band 4#Making the Band 4: Day26 and Donnie Klang|Making the Band 4]]'' with new male [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]] group [[Day26]], as well as new solo artist [[Donnie Klang]].
=== ''Welcome to the Dollhouse'' ===
While making several solo appearances on other artist's albums during fall 2007, Danity Kane was featured on the second season of the fourth iteration of ''Making the Band'' which debuted January 28, 2008 on [[MTV]], where solo singer [[Donnie Klang]], [[Day26]], and the girls, lived and recorded their albums together.


=== 2006–2007: ''Danity Kane''===
"[[Damaged (Danity Kane song)|Damaged]]," the band's poll-voted [[lead single]] off of their second album ''[[Welcome to the Dollhouse (album)|Welcome to the Dollhouse]]'' was officially released as a digital single on January 29, and became the band's second top ten hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Its [[music video]] had been nominated for an [[MTV Video Music Award]] for "Best Pop Video" and "Best Dancing in a Video" but lost to [[Piece of Me]] by [[Britney Spears]] and [[When I Grow Up]] by [[the Pussycat Dolls]] respectively. ''Welcome to the Dollhouse'', was eventually released on March 18, 2008 in the United States, where it debuted at number-one of the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], with first week sales of 236,000 copies (2,000 units more than their [[Danity Kane (album)|self-titled debut album]]).<ref name="eleven">{{cite news|author=Katy Hasty|title="Danity Kane Snags Second Straight No. 1 Album"|url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003741823|publisher=Billboard|date=2008-03-26|accessdate=2008-03-26}}</ref> The album eventually received a [[gold album|gold certification]] from the [[RIAA]] in April 2008. In a May 2008 interview with Kiwibox.com, Danity Kane revealed that the follow up single to "[[Damaged (Danity Kane song)|Damaged]]" would be "[[Bad Girl (Danity Kane song)|Bad Girl]]."<ref name="seventeen">{{cite news|author=Steven Horowitz|title="Danity Kane Exclusive Interview"|url=http://beta.kiwibox.com/article/36826|publisher=Kiwibox.com|date=2008-05-27|accessdate=2008-06-03}}</ref>
{{details|topic=the album|Danity Kane (album)}}
[[File:20060909 Danity Kane Chicago Signing (2).JPG|thumb|upright=1.25|The original line-up of Danity Kane at a signing in Chicago, September 2006. (L-R) Wanita "D. Woods" Woodgett, Aundrea Fimbres, Dawn Richard, Aubrey O'Day and Shannon Bex.]]
After months of recording, the band's [[Danity Kane (album)|self-titled debut album]] was released to mixed reviews on August 22, 2006, in the [[United States]]. Produced by [[Timbaland]], [[Scott Storch]], [[Rodney Jerkins]], [[Mario Winans]] and [[Ryan Leslie]] among others, the album sold over 90,000 copies in the first day of release, and over 234,000 in the first week of release.<ref name="VH1-1">{{cite web|title=Outkast Take A Billboard Beating From Diddy's Danity Kane|work=VH1 News|url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1539767/20060830/kane__danity.jhtml|access-date=August 19, 2007|archive-date=February 12, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090212022343/http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1539767/20060830/kane__danity.jhtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> It debuted at number one on the [[Billboard 200|U.S. ''Billboard'' 200]] albums chart.<ref name="VH1-1" /> The album received a [[platinum album|platinum certification]] from the [[RIAA]] in November 2006.<ref name="BB-1">{{cite magazine|title=RIAA Certifications|magazine=Billboard|url=https://billboard.com/bbcom/riaa/index.jsp|access-date=August 19, 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070618131213/http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/riaa/index.jsp|archive-date=June 18, 2007}}</ref>
The album's lead single "[[Show Stopper (Danity Kane song)|Show Stopper]]", produced by Jim Jonsin, was serviced to radio on August 4, 2006, and subsequently debuted at number 17 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] and later peaked at number 8.<ref>[{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=danity kane|chart=all}} Billboard.com – Artist Chart History – Danity Kane<!-- Bot generated title -->]{{dead link|date=May 2011}}</ref> Outside the United States, the song became a top-30 hit in [[Germany]] and [[Lithuania]]. The album's second single, the [[Bryan Michael Cox]]-produced "[[Ride for You]]", was influenced by a fan poll. The music video for the song premiered on [[MTV]]'s ''[[Total Request Live]]'' on December 5, 2006, the same day the band released the holiday song "Home for Christmas", which was written by Richard.<ref name="RU-1">{{cite news|title=D. Woods Clears Up Rumors|work=Rap-Up|url=http://www.rap-up.com/?p=3095|access-date=August 19, 2007|archive-date=September 27, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927041542/http://www.rap-up.com/?p=3095|url-status=dead}}</ref>


From February to May 2007, Danity Kane performed as an opening act along with [[The Pussycat Dolls]] on Christina Aguilera's [[Back to Basics Tour]]. Concurrently, the band worked on their second album, which was initially scheduled for a late 2007 release but was pushed back to 2008.<ref name="Billbiard">{{cite magazine | title=Danity Kane Keeping The 'Show' Going On New CD| magazine=billboard| url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1053248/danity-kane-keeping-the-show-going-on-new-cd| access-date=April 2, 2007}}</ref>
On the second season finale of ''Making the Band 4'', it was announced that Danity Kane would be headlining a tour in 2008 and be featured on the next season of ''Making the Band'', as Diddy stated himself. The third and final season of ''Making the Band 4'' premiered on MTV August 19, 2008.


In the summer of 2007, speculation concerning a disbandment circulated entertainment news outlets. The rumors were fueled by quotes taken out of context (most notably when Aubrey O'Day was questioned by [[TMZ.com|TMZ]]<ref name="Ishmil">{{cite web | title=Aubrey ditch's Danity for Dolls?| work=TMZ| url=https://www.tmz.com/2007/07/11/is-aubrey-ditching-danity-for-the-dolls| access-date=July 13, 2007}}</ref> about her relationship to the pop girl group the [[Pussycat Dolls]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rap-up.com/?p=3057 |title=Aubrey O'Day to Join The Pussycat Dolls? |publisher=Rap-up.com |access-date=May 16, 2011 |archive-date=December 9, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081209060142/http://www.rap-up.com/?p=3057 |url-status=dead }}</ref>) and by work the group members had done outside of Danity Kane. [[D. Woods]]'s association with another girl group, The Girl's Club, was specifically cited as adding credibility to breakup rumors.<ref name=MtV.CoM /> Members of Danity Kane published personal online responses to the breakup speculation.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://aubreyoday.us/index.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1184312211&archive=&start_from=&ucat=7,12& |title=Celebrating our one year online |publisher=AubreyOday.us |access-date=May 16, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012154630/http://aubreyoday.us/index.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1184312211&archive=&start_from=&ucat=7%2C12& |archive-date=October 12, 2007 }}</ref> On July 25, 2007, Danity Kane released an official statement on their group MySpace page stating that they were still together and working on their second album.
As the girls have stated in the Beatstock interview, they plan to release another single.<ref name="twenyseven">{{cite news|author=YouTube|title="Danity Kane Exclusive Interview"|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX0s3RDpzoI}}</ref> what


===''Untitled third studio album and other projects''===
=== 2007–2009: ''Welcome to the Dollhouse'' and disbandment ===
{{details|topic=the album|Welcome to the Dollhouse (album)}}
While making several solo appearances on other artists' albums during fall 2007, Danity Kane was featured on the second season of the fourth iteration of ''Making the Band'' which debuted January 28, 2008, on [[MTV]], where solo singer [[Donnie Klang]], [[Day26]], and the girls, lived and recorded their albums together.
"[[Damaged (Danity Kane song)|Damaged]]", the band's poll-voted lead single from their second album ''[[Welcome to the Dollhouse (album)|Welcome to the Dollhouse]]'', was officially released as a digital single on January 29, 2008, and became the band's second top ten hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Its music video was nominated for an [[MTV Video Music Award]] for "Best Pop Video" and "Best Dancing in a Video". ''Welcome to the Dollhouse'', was eventually released on March 18, 2008, in the United States, where it debuted at number one on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], with first week sales of 236,000 copies.<ref name="eleven">{{cite news|author=Katy Hasty|title=Danity Kane Snags Second Straight No. 1 Album|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1046065/danity-kane-snags-second-straight-no-1-album|publisher=Billboard|date=March 26, 2008|access-date=March 26, 2008}}</ref> The album eventually received a [[gold album|gold certification]] from the [[RIAA]] in April 2008. By September 28, 2008, the album had sold a total of 546,790 copies. In a May 2008 interview with Kiwibox.com, Danity Kane revealed that the follow-up single to "Damaged" would be "[[Bad Girl (Danity Kane song)|Bad Girl]]".<ref name="seventeen">{{cite news|author=Steven Horowitz |title=Danity Kane Exclusive Interview |url=http://beta.kiwibox.com/article/36826 |publisher=Kiwibox.com |date=May 27, 2008 |access-date=June 3, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013212828/http://beta.kiwibox.com/article/36826 |archive-date=October 13, 2008 }}</ref>
On the second-season finale of ''Making the Band 4'', it was announced that Danity Kane would be headlining a tour in 2008 and be featured on the next season of ''Making the Band''. The third season of ''Making the Band 4'' premiered on MTV August 19, 2008. A week later, the girls were featured in an interview with [[WHTZ|Z100]] at the Beatstock Dance Festival, where they stated they were planning to release another single after "Bad Girl".<ref name="twenyseven">{{cite news|author=YouTube|title=Danity Kane Exclusive Interview|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX0s3RDpzoI |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/IX0s3RDpzoI |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


After ''Making the Band 4 – The Tour'' and the release of the single "Damaged", Danity Kane once again encountered rumors of a breakup, largely spurred by scenes from the ''Making the Band'' series featuring their mentor [[Sean Combs]] sparring with O'Day.<ref name="www.mtv.com">{{cite web | title=MTV's Making the Band| work=MTV| url=http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/making_the_band_4/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=141813}}</ref> On the August 28, 2008, episode of ''Making the Band'', Combs expressed his frustratation with the "oversexed" image he felt O'Day now showcased.<ref name="MTV.COm">''[[Making the Band]]'', ''[[MTV]]'' (August 28, 2008). Retrieved on October 16, 2008.</ref> O'Day was absent from promotional appearances with the group to appear as Amber Von Tussle on Broadway's [[Hairspray (musical)|Hairspray]]. On September 7, 2008, however, the group appeared together at the [[MTV Video Music Awards]] to help present the Best New Artist Award.<ref>{{cite web | title=MTV Viewers Have Spoken With Three Moonmen| work=Market Watch| url=http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/mtv-viewers-have-spoken-britney/story.aspx?guid=%7B7C3F4201-D048-4B9D-94CB-18EDD3264146%7D&dist=hppr}}</ref> Speculation of a break-up were also developing because of rumors that Richard would launch her own solo career with [[Bad Boy Records]].<ref name="MTV.cOm">''[[Making the Band]]'', ''[[MTV]]'' (October 7, 2008). Retrieved on October 7, 2008.</ref> Combs introduced Richard in a solo performance in early September.<ref>{{cite web| title=Danity Kane Breakup!?!?| work=Media Takeout| url=http://www.mediatakeout.com/26448/danity_kane_break_up_diddy_brings_out_dawn_to_do_a_solo_performance__without_the_rest_of_the_group_.html| access-date=September 13, 2008| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://archive.today/20120904011405/http://www.mediatakeout.com/26448/danity_kane_break_up_diddy_brings_out_dawn_to_do_a_solo_performance__without_the_rest_of_the_group_.html| archive-date=September 4, 2012}}</ref> An [[Atlantic Records]] spokesperson responded, "The girls are still very much together. [...] They're promoting their album ''Welcome to the Dollhouse'' and working on their third."<ref>{{cite news| title=Is Diddy raisin' Kane with Danity project?| work=Rush and Malloy| url=http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2008/08/29/2008-08-29_is_diddy_raisin_kane_with_danity_project.html| access-date=September 13, 2008| location=New York| date=August 28, 2008| archive-date=October 28, 2009| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091028050009/http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2008/08/29/2008-08-29_is_diddy_raisin_kane_with_danity_project.html| url-status=dead}}</ref> The group intended to open for [[Janet Jackson]]'s ''[[Rock Witchu Tour]]'', but had to withdraw due to label conflicts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://aubreyoday.org/2008/08/17/details-on-the-upcoming-tour/|title=Details on the upcoming tour – Aubreyoday.Org – The number one fansite for singer Aubrey O'Day|date=August 17, 2008|access-date=July 2, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301142403/http://aubreyoday.org/2008/08/17/details-on-the-upcoming-tour/|archive-date=March 1, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Danity Kane planned to start pre-production for their third studio album, which would have begun in October 2008.<ref name="dawnrichard.org">{{cite web|url=http://dawnrichard.org/displayimage.php?album=334&pos=0 |access-date=February 18, 2016|title=No title |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090212091709/http://dawnrichard.org/displayimage.php?album=334&pos=0 |archive-date=February 12, 2009 }}</ref> In the meantime, Danity Kane released a line of denim jeans through Dollhouse. Under [[Russell Simmons]] Plastic Cash International, the decision was made to feature Danity Kane's image on [[Visa Inc.|Visa]] [[debit cards]]. The group had also been a part of an [[ad campaign]] for [[PETA]]. Collectively, as a group, there were plans for a fragrance, clothing and makeup line.<ref name="dawnrichard.org" /> Richard had developed a comic book based on the superhero that the group based its name on, which was intended for release sometime in 2009.<ref>{{cite news | title=Danity Kane's MTV fame reels in marketers| work=Reuters| url=https://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSN0935132820080910| access-date=September 13, 2008 | date=September 10, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Danity Kane Launches Comic Book|work=Rap-Up|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2008/09/05/danity-kane-launches-comic-book/|access-date=January 6, 2009}}</ref>
In October 2008, they entered the studio to start recording their third studio album, scheduled to be released in 2009.<ref>http://dawnrichard.org/displayimage.php?album=334&pos=0</ref> In the meantime, Danity Kane has released a line of denim jeans through Dollhouse. Under [[Russell Simmons]] Plastic Cash International, Danity Kane's image will be featured on Visa debit cards available in the fall. The group has been a part of a new ad campaign for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). Collectively, as a group, there are plans for a fragrance, clothing and makeup line.<ref>http://dawnrichard.org/displayimage.php?album=334&pos=0</ref>


In Season 3, Episode 8 of ''Making the Band'', Combs stated that Richard recorded three demos for his new album. On the same episode of the show, which was filmed on September 12, 2008, after continued debate with O'Day, he stated that O'Day was no longer in the group. The season finale, which took place Tuesday, October 14, 2008, confirmed the departure of both O'Day and Woods.<ref name="MTV.com">''[[Making the Band]]'', ''[[MTV]]'' (October 14, 2008). Retrieved on October 14, 2008.</ref><ref name="www.mTv.com">{{cite news|title=Aubrey O'Day And D. Woods Kicked Out Of Danity Kane, Diddy Announces. Dismissal announced during the live season-three finale of 'Making the Band 4.'|first=Jocelyn|last=Vena|publisher=MTV|date=October 15, 2008|access-date=October 15, 2008|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1597082/20081015/kane__danity.jhtml}}</ref> Combs removed Woods due to feeling that she was unhappy with the group and that she had gotten "caught up in the wrath" of close friend O'Day.<ref name="MTV.com" /><ref name="www.mTv.com" /> In the live section of the episode, Combs explained that the reason he let O'Day go was that she was not the same person he signed, that the fame had changed her.<ref name="MTV.com" /> [[MTV]] News reported that Woods planned to work with another group, the Girls Club,<ref name="www.mTv.com" /> and that O'Day was working on a solo album. In an October 15, 2008, interview with ''[[Us Weekly]]'', Richard explained that O'Day's increasingly "sexy look" was alienating young fans. Referring specifically to O'Day's topless pictures for ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]'' magazine just a month before, Richard stated, "We had just did a signing with Dollhouse Teen, which is for 13, 14-year-old young girls... So we can't do that one day and then the next day do an obnoxious cover."<ref name="usmagazine.com">{{cite web |date=October 15, 2008 |title=Why Aubrey O'Day Was Kicked Out of Danity Kane |url=http://www.usmagazine.com/news/why-aubrey-o-day-was-kicked-out-of-danity-kane |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081016143610/http://www.usmagazine.com/news/why-aubrey-o-day-was-kicked-out-of-danity-kane |archive-date=October 16, 2008 |access-date=October 16, 2008 |publisher=[[Us Weekly]]}}</ref>
Meanwhile, the girls have developed several projects independently. O'Day has her own clothing line called Heart On My Sleeve, she is also on the covers of countless numbers of magazines, also working on her own perfume line, and has been appearing on Broadway as Amber Von Tussle.<ref>http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&ct=us/4-0&fp=48cc781a8edb4c15&ei=CirMSLppj_qVBLLX5c4G&url=http%3A//www.broadway.com/gen/Buzz_Story.aspx%3Fci%3D570038&cid=0&usg=AFQjCNHUWIb8CtqPxOgI3zfhkD5KxfKYaA</ref> Richard will release a comic book based on the superhero which the group has based its name on.<ref>http://www.rap-up.com/2008/09/05/danity-kane-launches-comic-book/</ref>


In a January 28, 2009, interview with MTV News, Richard announced that the group had split up.<ref name="MTV.CoM" /> Richard explained that Combs had invited all the women to come back to the 2009 season of ''Making the Band'' and that only two of them, Richard and Fimbres, showed up.<ref name="MTV.CoM" /> Combs later told Richard and Fimbres during a meeting that he released O'Day and Woods, along with Bex, from their contracts, and would be releasing Fimbres as well. He told Richard that she would remain on the label.<ref name="MTV.cOM">''[[Making the Band]]'', ''[[MTV]]'' (April 16, 2009). Retrieved on April 16, 2009.</ref><ref name="Aundrea Is Gone">{{cite web |last=Vena |first=Jocelyn |date=April 17, 2009 |title=Danity Kane's Aundrea Fimbres Fired By Diddy |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1609473/20090417/kane__danity.jhtml |access-date=May 16, 2011 |publisher=MTV}}</ref><ref name="Aundrea Is Gone 2">{{cite web |url=http://www.rapweekly.com/news.asp?id=3261 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029195032/http://www.rapweekly.com/news.asp?id=3261 |archive-date=October 29, 2013 |access-date=February 18, 2016}}</ref> O'Day conveyed her hope that fans continue to honor the group that "made her a star".<ref name="mTV.CoM">{{cite news |last=Vena |first=Jocelyn |date=February 25, 2009 |title=Aubrey O'Day 'Would Never Say No' To Danity Kane Reunion. 'Danity Kane was a wonderful group, and like all things, nothing is forever,' she says. |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1605775/20090224/kane__danity.jhtml |access-date=February 28, 2009 |publisher=MTV}}</ref> O'Day said that though she is pursuing her own career as a solo artist, she would never turn down the chance to get onstage with her former bandmates.<ref name="mTV.CoM" />
== Rumors of breakup and possible departure of Aubrey O'Day==


On April 30, 2009, a special titled "The Rise and Fall of Danity Kane" aired on MTV. The special was an in-depth story showcasing how the group came together and broke apart.<ref name="MtV.CoM" />
Ever since the creation of the group in 2005, Danity Kane has been plagued by rumors of the group's demise for a number of different reasons. Largely because of the group's origin and the reality show which showcases problems within the group, their management, record label, and mentor, the group has been expected to go their separate ways.


=== 2013–2014: Reunion, ''DK3'', and second disbandment ===
In the summer of 2007, during a hiatus between their first and second albums, speculation by fans and the media circled the internet and entertainment news outlets concerning the possibility of Danity Kane splitting up. The rumors were fueled by quotes taken out of context (most notably when [[Aubrey O'Day]] was questioned by [[TMZ.com|TMZ]]<ref name="Ishmil">{{cite web | title="Aubrey ditch's Danity for Dolls?"| work=TMZ| url=http://www.tmz.com/2007/07/11/is-aubrey-ditching-danity-for-the-dolls| accessdate=2007-07-13}}</ref> about her relationship to the successful pop girl group the [[Pussycat Dolls]] and their television show ''[[Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll]]''<ref>[http://www.rap-up.com/?p=3057 Rap-Up.com:// google me, baby » Blog Archive » Aubrey O’Day to Join The Pussycat Dolls?<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>) and by work the group members have done outside of Danity Kane since the release of their debut album. [[D. Woods]]' association with another girl group, The Girl's Club, was specifically cited as adding credibility to break-up rumors. Additionally, reports of solo careers and of new groups forming from various combinations of members of the group were rampant. Over the course of these rumors, the members of Danity Kane often published personal online responses to the break-up speculation.<ref>[http://aubreyoday.us/index.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1184312211&archive=&start_from=&ucat=7,12& AubreyOday.us | Celebrating our one year online<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://aubreyoday.us/index.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1184273733&archive=&start_from=&ucat=1& AubreyOday.us | Celebrating our one year online<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://aubreyoday.us/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1184341489&archive=&start_from=&ucat=1& AubreyOday.us | Celebrating our one year online<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://aubreyoday.us AubreyOday.us | Celebrating our one year online<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> It was not until July 25, 2007 that Danity Kane released an official statement on their group [[MySpace]] page stating that they were still together and working on their second album.


In May 2013, O'Day, Bex, Richard and Fimbres began talks about a possible reunion and posted photos of the group in the recording studio.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/1561447/danity-kane-reunion-rumors-swirl-following-recent-meeting |title=Danity Kane Reunion Rumors Swirl Following Recent Meeting |publisher=Billboard |date=May 13, 2013 |access-date=June 5, 2014}}</ref> An announcement with regard to their reunion was made at the [[2013 MTV Video Music Awards|2013 Video Music Awards]] on MTV.<ref name="dkreunion" /> During the 2013 MTV VMAs pre-show, the four remaining members of Danity Kane announced that they were reuniting, returning on their own terms without Diddy. They announced that a single would be released soon titled "Rage", produced by The Stereotypes, the same producers who produced "Damaged". Original group member D. Woods did not take part in the reunion and she stated: "It has been brought to my attention that my former group members of Danity Kane will be reuniting and while I will not be a part of the reunion, I wish the ladies blessings and much success on their endeavors."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vibe.com/article/d-woods-confirms-she-wont-be-apart-danity-kane-reunion |title=D. Woods Confirms She Won't Be Apart &#91;sic&#93; Of Danity Kane Reunion |publisher=Vibe | date=May 16, 2013 | access-date=August 9, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vibevixen.com/2013/05/d-woods-confirms-she-wont-be-apart-of-danity-kane-reunion/ |title=@VIBEVixen VBLog » D. Woods Confirms She Won't Be Apart &#91;sic&#93; of Danity Kane Reunion » VIXEN |publisher=Vibevixen.com |date=May 16, 2013 |access-date=August 9, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210002426/http://www.vibevixen.com/2013/05/d-woods-confirms-she-wont-be-apart-of-danity-kane-reunion/ |archive-date=December 10, 2014 }}</ref>
After the [[Making the Band Tour]] and the release of the first single [[Damaged]], Danity Kane has once again encountered rumors of a break-up. Largely spurred by scenes from the ''Making the Band'' series featuring their mentor [[Sean Combs]] sparring with O'Day over her increasingly poor dance performance and desire to create her own image separate from the group<ref>{{cite web | title="MTV's Making the Band"| work=MTV| url=http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/making_the_band_4/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=141813
}}</ref>. However, with O'Day forgoing promotional appearances with the group to appear as [[Amber Von Tussle]] on Broadway's [[Hairspray]], many have speculated that O'Day's role in the group had been marginalized. However, on September 7, 2008, the group appeared together at the [[MTV Video Music Awards]] to help present the Best New Artist Award.<ref>{{cite web | title="MTV Viewers Have Spoken With Three Moonmen"| work=Market Watch| url=http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/mtv-viewers-have-spoken-britney/story.aspx?guid=%7B7C3F4201-D048-4B9D-94CB-18EDD3264146%7D&dist=hppr
}}</ref>


The band had their first performance in more than five years on September 21, 2013, at [[iHeartRadio]] Music Festival's Village in [[Las Vegas]] and performed an a cappella version of "Damaged". They confirmed in an interview that they were working with [[James Fauntleroy]], [[Dem Jointz]], [[Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins]], [[Timbaland]], Da Internz, and [[The Stereotypes]] for the new album. They had their first reunion concert in December 2013. On March 15, 2014, Danity Kane performed their second concert since reuniting at Fort Cheyenne in Las Vegas, performing the new track "Bye Baby".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisrnb.com/2014/03/danity-kane-holds-down-the-stage-during-las-vegas-comeback-show |title=Danity Kane Holds Down The Stage During Las Vegas Comeback Show &#124; ThisisRnB.com – Hot New R&B Music, Videos, News |publisher=ThisisRnB.com |date=March 16, 2014 |access-date=June 5, 2014}}</ref> On March 24, 2014, it was announced that the group would be hitting the road in May to begin their new tour entitled "No Filter".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/5944924/danity-kane-announces-no-filter-us-tour |title=Danity Kane Announces 'No Filter' U.S. Tour |publisher=Billboard |access-date=June 5, 2014}}</ref>{{Update inline|date=August 2014}}
Separately, tension also seems to be developing in the group as Richard may perhaps be groomed to launch her own solo career with [[Bad Boy Records]]. Rumors had been circulating that Richard was been flown from Baltimore to New York for private meetings with Combs to launch her own solo career, especially after three tracks, which were purported to be Danity Kane tracks, but only featured Richard's vocals were leaked on the internet. Combs went as far as to introduce Richard in a solo performance in early September. <ref>{{cite web | title="Danity Kane Breakup!?!?"| work=Media Takeout| url=http://www.mediatakeout.com/26448/danity_kane_break_up_diddy_brings_out_dawn_to_do_a_solo_performance__without_the_rest_of_the_group_.html| accessdate=2008-09-13}}</ref> An [[Atlantic Records]] spokesperson responded, "At no point was Dawn flown anywhere to record solo or meet alone with Diddy. The girls are still very much together. They're going out to the Video Music Awards together ... and they're promoting their album ‘Welcome to the Dollhouse' and working on their third."<ref>{{cite web | title="Is Diddy raisin' Kane with Danity project?"| work=Rush and Malloy| url=http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2008/08/29/2008-08-29_is_diddy_raisin_kane_with_danity_project.html| accessdate=2008-09-13}}</ref> Richard is working on her own comic book based on the character she created which carries the group's name.<ref>{{cite web | title="Danity Kane's MTV fame reels in marketers"| work=Reuters| url=http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSN0935132820080910| accessdate=2008-09-13}}</ref>.


On May 15, 2014, the band's first official reunion single, "Lemonade", was released on the Internet via [[SoundCloud]]. The single was produced by [[The Stereotypes]], and features rapper [[Tyga]] over a production sampled from "[[Grindin']]", the 2002 hit song by [[Clipse]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1825354/danity-kane-has-us-thirsty-for-some-lemonade-on-comeback-single-listen/ |title=Danity Kane Has Us Thirsty For Some 'Lemonade' On Comeback Single: Listen |publisher=MTV |date=May 15, 2014 |access-date=June 5, 2014}}</ref>
Combs stated on the October 7, 2008 episode of [[Making the Band]] that he did have Dawn Richard on three demos for his new album. On the same episode of [[Making The Band]], Aubrey O'Day was declared to no longer be a member of Danity Kane by Combs, the episode was to be continued the following week with the remainder of the meeting to take place.
On May 16, 2014, on the first night of their #NOFilter Tour at [[The Fillmore]] in San Francisco, after performing several songs with Danity Kane, Fimbres announced that she would be leaving the group at the end of their tour, and O'Day, Bex, and Richard would be continuing on as a trio.<ref name="Fimbres leaving" /><ref name="Fimbres leaving2" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Interview: Danity Kane's Aubrey O'Day reacts to departure of Aundrea Fimbres|work=Chicago Tribune|date=May 18, 2014 |url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2014-05-18/entertainment/chi-danity-kanes-aubrey-oday-aundrea-fimbres-20140518_1_aubrey-o-day-dawn-richard-aundrea-fimbres|access-date=May 21, 2014}}</ref>


On May 28, 2014, "Lemonade" was released for purchase on [[iTunes]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.muumuse.com/2014/05/danity-kane-lemonade-itunes-now.html/|title=Danity Kane's "Lemonade" Is Now On iTunes (Because Of Me, So You're Welcome)|date=May 28, 2014|access-date=June 16, 2018}}</ref> and on May 29, 2014, a lyric video for the song featuring three child impersonations of the trio was released to [[Vevo]] on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/05/danity-kane-lemonade-lyric-video|title=Danity Kane Made a Lyric Video for "Lemonade" and It's Pretty Spectacular|website=Complex|access-date=June 16, 2018}}</ref>
== Discography ==


On August 4, 2014,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/danity-kane-breaks-violent-studio-fight-article-1.1896788|title=Danity Kane breaks up again after violent studio fight between Aubrey O'Day, Dawn Richard|last1=Maresca|first1=Rachel|date=August 8, 2014|website=nydailynews.com|publisher=[[New York Daily News]]|access-date=August 9, 2014}}</ref> while in a Los Angeles recording studio, a fight ensued in which Richard allegedly punched O'Day. After days of speculation, O'Day and Bex released a public statement on August 8 announcing the group's second disbandment.<ref name="LaTimesBreakup" /> On September 24, 2014, O'Day and Bex announced that despite the group's break-up, their third album, ''[[DK3]]'', would be released on October 28, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Danity Kane Announce Post Break-Up Album, Fans Can't Stop Crying |work=[[MTV]]|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1943360/danity-kane-break-up-album/|access-date=September 25, 2014}}</ref> Following the group's break-up, Bex and O'Day began to release music under the name [[Dumblonde]], while Richard continued to pursue her solo career.

=== 2018–2020: Second reunion ===
In August 2018, Bex, O'Day and Richard announced ''The Universe Is Undefeated Tour'', with O'Day and Richard stating that they had made amends. The set list for the tour would be split into three parts. The first part to focus on promoting the sophomore material from Bex and O'Day's duo, [[Dumblonde]], followed by a second part showcasing Richard's solo efforts, while the finale part would include songs by the group.<ref name="Kaufman" /> In January 2019 during their tour stop in [[Houston]] and a few weeks later on Instagram, O'Day announced that Danity Kane would work on new music.

After touring for close to a year performing Danity Kane's, Dumblonde's and Richard's solo music, the trio released a new song under the Danity Kane [[moniker]] called "Neon Lights" on June 24, 2019.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/06/236325/danity-kane-neon-lights-hair-instagram|title=Danity Kane Is Back With New Music & Neon Hair|date=June 25, 2019|access-date=June 26, 2019|last=Simeon|first=Aimee|work=[[Refinery29]]}}</ref> To promote the new single, Danity Kane had a two day interactive event, entitled "Choose Your Own Adventure", where fans decided which songs they performed for the first half of the show.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/danity-kane-gives-fans-total-control-over-their-setlist-for-interactive-live-show-news.82438.html|date=June 6, 2019|access-date=June 6, 2019|last=Marie|first=Erika|work=HotNewHipHop}}</ref>

In 2020, Danity Kane released an EP entitled ''Strawberry Milk'' containing two singles: "Fly" and "Boy Down". Although the track was released under Danity Kane, the EP is also promoted as Aubrey X Dawn. On Instagram Live, O'Day addressed Bex's absence from the group. She stated "Shan is building a company right now called Vooks." O'Day said, "Danity Kane is so much bigger than five girls. It can be one girl, it can be two, it can be five. It's a voice for women and you got two of us right now giving you that voice and who knows what the future will have ahead of us. Things can evolve, things move in different directions. Everyone is always invited back."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.rap-up.com/2020/03/05/danity-kane-dawn-aubrey-fly-boy-down/|date=March 5, 2020|access-date=March 5, 2020|work=[[RapUp]]|title=Danity Kane's Dawn Richard and Aubrey O'Day Return with Two New Tracks }}</ref> On March 19, 2020, Danity Kane released their third single as a duo entitled, "New Kings".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/new-kings-single/1502912737|date=March 19, 2020|access-date=March 19, 2020|work=[[Apple Music]]|title=New Kings - Single by Danity Kane }}</ref> However since March 2020, the group has been on an indefinite hiatus.

== Discography ==
{{Main|Danity Kane discography}}
{{Main|Danity Kane discography}}


;Studio albums
===Albums===
* 2006: ''[[Danity Kane (album)|Danity Kane]]''
* ''[[Danity Kane (album)|Danity Kane]]'' (2006)
* 2008: ''[[Welcome to the Dollhouse (album)|Welcome to the Dollhouse]]''
* ''[[Welcome to the Dollhouse (album)|Welcome to the Dollhouse]]'' (2008)
* ''[[DK3]]'' (2014)
* 2009: ''Untitled Third Studio Album''


==Awards and nominations==
== Tours ==
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{{col-2}}
'''Headlining'''
* [[Jingle Ball#December 7, 2006|Jingle Ball Tour]] (2006)
* Making the Band 4 – The Tour (2008)
* #NoFilterTour (2014)
* The Universe Is Undefeated Tour (2018–19)
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'''Supporting act'''
* [[Never Gone Tour]] (2005)
* [[The Monkey Business Tour]] (2006)
* [[Back to Basics Tour]] (2006–07)
{{col-end}}

== Members ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Award
|-
|-
! colspan=2|Member !!2005 !!2006 !!2007 !!2008 !!2009 !! !!2013 !! colspan="2" |2014!! !!2018!!2019 !!2020
| 2006 || [[Urban Music Awards|Urban Music Award]] '''Won''' for "Best Group - Female"
|-
|-
| style="background:#87D3F8;"| || [[Dawn Richard]]<br />{{small|(2005–2009, 2013–2014, 2018–2020)}} || colspan=5 style="text-align:center; background:#87D3F8"| ||| || colspan=3 style="text-align:center; background:#87D3F8"| || ||colspan=4 style="text-align:center; background:#87D3F8"|
| 2007 || Poptastic Award ''Nominated'' for "Best Ringtone (for "Showstopper")"
|-
|-
|style="background:orange"| || [[Aubrey O'Day]]<br />{{small|(2005–2008, 2013–2014, 2018–2020)}} || colspan=4 style="text-align:center; background:orange"| || colspan="2" |
| 2007 || [[Soul Train Music Awards|Soul Train Music Award]] ''Nominated'' for "Best R&B/ Album Group, Band or Duo"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:center; background:orange"| || ||colspan=4 style="text-align:center; background:orange"|
|-
|-
| style="background:pink"| || [[Shannon Bex]]<br />{{small|(2005–2009, 2013–2014, 2018–2019)}} || colspan=5 style="text-align:center; background:pink"| ||| || colspan=3 style="text-align:center; background:pink"| |||
| 2008 || [[BET Awards|BET Award]] ''Nominated'' for Best Group
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; background:pink"| || colspan="2" |
|-
|-
| style="background:#B4FB84;"| || [[Aundrea Fimbres]]<br />{{small|(2005–2009, 2013–2014)}} || colspan=5 style="text-align:center; background:#B4FB84"| ||| || colspan=2 style="text-align:center; background:#B4FB84"| || colspan="6" |
| 2008 || [[Teen Choice Awards|Teen Choice Award]] ''Nominated'' Best R&B Track for "Damaged"
|-
|-
|style="background:#FDFD96"| || [[D. Woods]]<br />{{small|(2005–2008)}} || colspan=4 style="text-align:center; background:#FDFD96;"| || colspan="10" |
| 2008 || [[MTV Video Music Awards|MTV Video Music Award]] ''Nominated'' [[MTV Video Music Award for Best Pop Video|Best Pop Video]] for "Damaged"
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
| 2006 || [[Urban Music Awards|Urban Music Award]]|| "Best Group – Female"||Danity Kane||{{won}}
|-
|rowspan=2|2007||Poptastic Awards||"Best Ringtone"||"[[Show Stopper (Danity Kane song)|Show Stopper]]"||{{nom}}
|-
|[[Soul Train Music Awards|Soul Train Music Award]]||"Best R&B/ Album Group, Band or Duo"||Danity Kane||{{nom}}<ref>{{cite web|title=The 2007 Soul Train Music Awards And the Winners Are ...|url=http://randb.about.com/od/awardsshows/a/2007SoulAwards.htm|publisher=About|access-date=March 11, 2007|archive-date=September 17, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150917001444/http://randb.about.com/od/awardsshows/a/2007SoulAwards.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
|rowspan=10|2008||[[BET Awards|BET Award]]|| "Best Group"||Danity Kane||{{nom}}<ref>{{cite web|title=2008 BET Awards Winners and Nominees|url=http://theenvelope.latimes.com/awards/env-2008-bet-awards-winners-noms24jun24,0,2828634.htmlstory|publisher=The Envelope|access-date=June 24, 2008}}</ref>
|-
|[[Teen Choice Awards|Teen Choice Award]]|| "Best R&B Track"||rowspan=5|"[[Damaged (Danity Kane song)|Damaged]]"||{{nom}}<ref>{{cite web|title=2008 Teen Choice Awards Winners and Nominees|url=http://theenvelope.latimes.com/env-2008-teen-choice-awards-scorecard17jun17,0,2603341.htmlstory|publisher=The Envelope|access-date=June 17, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080813232814/http://theenvelope.latimes.com/env-2008-teen-choice-awards-scorecard17jun17,0,2603341.htmlstory|archive-date=August 13, 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
|rowspan=2|[[MTV Video Music Awards|MTV Video Music Award]]|| "[[MTV Video Music Award for Best Pop Video|Best Pop Video]]"||{{nom}}<ref name="2008 MTV Video Music Award Winners">{{cite web|title=2008 MTV Video Music Award Winners|url=http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2008/|publisher=MTV}}</ref>
|-
| "[[MTV Video Music Award for Best Dance Video|Best Dancing in a Video]]"||{{nom}}<ref name="2008 MTV Video Music Award Winners" />
|-
|rowspan=3|Starshine Magazine||"Best Dance Song"||{{nom}}<ref name="Press Release">{{cite web|title=2008 StarShine Magazine Music Choice Nominees Include Backstreet Boys, Elliott Yamin, Hanson, Blake Lewis, Jordin Sparks & Brianna Taylor|url=http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/2008-starshine-magazine-music-choice-nominees-include-backstreet-boys-elliott-yamin-hanson-blake-lewis-jordin-sparks-brianna-taylor-61270.php|publisher=Press Release}}</ref>
|-
|"Best R&B / Hip-Hop Song"||{{nom}}<ref name="Press Release" />
|-
|"Favorite Group / Band"||Danity Kane||{{nom}}<ref name="Press Release" />
|-
|rowspan=3|Online Hip Hop Awards||"Breakout Girl Group Of The Year(R&B)"||Danity Kane||{{won}}<ref name="Urban Daily">{{cite web|title=2008 Online Hip Hop Awards Nominees|date=October 27, 2008|url=http://theurbandaily.com/2008/10/27/nominees-announced-for-the-2008-online-hip-hop-awards/|publisher=Urban Daily}}</ref>
|-
|-
|"Album of the Year (R&B)"||''[[Welcome to the Dollhouse (album)|Welcome to the Dollhouse]]''||{{won}}<ref name="Urban Daily" />
| 2008 || [[MTV Video Music Awards|MTV Video Music Award]] ''Nominated'' Best Dancing in a Video for "Damaged"
|-
|-
| "Off the Hook Award (R&B)"||Damaged||{{won}}<ref name="Urban Daily" />
| 2008 || Starshine Magazine Nomination for Best Dance Song for "Damaged"
|-
|-
|2009||[[Guinness World Records]]|| "First female group in Billboard history to debut their first two albums at the top of the charts."||Danity Kane||{{won}}
| 2008 || Starshine Magazine Nomination for Best R&B / Hip-Hop Song for "Damaged"
|-
|-
| 2008 || Starshine Magazine Nomination for Favorite Group / Band
|}
|}


== References ==
== Notes ==
{{Reflist}}
{{notelist}}


== See also ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
* [[Making the Band#Making the Band 3|''Making the Band'', Season 3 episodes]]


== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Commons category}}
* [http://www.danitykane.com/ Official Danity Kane website]
* {{Official website|1=http://www.danitykane.com}}
* [[lyricwiki:Danity Kane|Danity Kane]] at [[LyricWiki]]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110616170207/http://www.aubreyoday.org/ Aubrey O'Day website]
* {{MySpace|danitykane|Danity Kane}}
* [http://www.yoraps.com/interviews.php?subaction=showfull&id=1171963535&archive=&start_from=&ucat=3& Danity Kane interview by Rashmi Shastri]
* [http://www.djbooth.net/index/interviews/entry/danity-kane-interview/ The DJ Booth: Danity Kane Interview] (Apr '07)
* [http://beta.kiwibox.com/article/36826 Kiwibox.com Danity Kane Interview May 2008]


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* [http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.vnuArtistId=770321&model.vnuAlbumId=788732 Chart History at Billboard.com]
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Latest revision as of 23:51, 30 March 2024

This article is about the group. For the group's self-titled debut album, see Danity Kane (album).
Danity Kane
Danity Kane in 2014. From left to right: Aubrey O'Day, Dawn Richard, and Shannon Bex
Danity Kane in 2014. From left to right: Aubrey O'Day, Dawn Richard, and Shannon Bex
Background information
Also known asDK
OriginNew York City, U.S.
Genres
Years active
  • 2005–2009
  • 2013–2014
  • 2018–2020[a]
Labels
SpinoffsDirty Money, Dumblonde
Past members
Websitedanitykane.com

Danity Kane was an American girl group whose most recent line-up consisted of Aubrey O'Day, Dawn Richard, and Shannon Bex. The group originally had five members, but Wanita "D. Woods" Woodgett left the group in 2008, and Aundrea Fimbres left in 2014. Formed on the third iteration of MTV's Making the Band reality television series in 2005, they signed to Bad Boy Records by Diddy.

Danity Kane's self-titled debut studio album was released in 2006 and achieved success in the United States, shipping a million copies domestically,[1] while spawning two singles with top 10 single "Show Stopper" and the ballad "Ride for You". Their second studio album, Welcome to the Dollhouse, was released in 2008 following the release of their second top 10 single "Damaged".[2] The band became the first female group in Billboard history to debut their first two albums at the top of the charts.[3]

Despite initial success, tension in the group led to a meeting with Diddy where, in the October 2008 finale episode of Making the Band 4, he removed O'Day and Woodgett from the group. The three remaining members of the group carried on with previously scheduled promotional events before officially disbanding in early 2009.[4] All group members were ultimately released from their contracts with Bad Boy Records later within the year. In 2013, four of the five group members (O'Day, Bex, Richard and Fimbres) made an official announcement regarding their reunion at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards;[5] however, on May 16, 2014, the first night of their reunion tour in San Francisco, Fimbres announced her departure from the group due to wanting to start her family, leaving O'Day, Bex and Richard to continue as a trio.[6][7]

On August 8, 2014, after a fight in the recording studio between members O'Day and Richard, O'Day and Bex announced publicly that Danity Kane had disbanded again.[8] Although they disbanded, their third studio album, DK3, was released in October 2014. Following the second disbandment, Richard continued to release solo music while O'Day and Bex formed the duo Dumblonde. In August 2018, the trio announced that they would reunite and tour together.[9] O'Day and Richard released new music as a duo under Danity Kane in 2020. However, since March 2020, the group stopped posting on their official Instagram account, leaving the group on an indefinite hiatus.

History[edit]

2004–2005: Making the Band 3[edit]

Further information on the show: Making the Band 3

In 2004, producer Sean Combs returned with Making the Band 3, the third iteration of the Making the Band television series, in search of the next female supergroup.[3] With the help of choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson, vocal trainer Doc Holiday and talent manager Johnny Wright, he set out on a multi-city search and invited 20 young singers out of almost 10,000 young women to live and compete for positions in the group in New York City.[3][10] When seven women remained, Combs became discontent with the level of talent remaining in the competition and decided not to form a band.[3] He did, however, feel three contestants deserved another chance, including then-best friends Aubrey O'Day and Aundrea Fimbres, whose close bond originally formed early in the season.[3] The three contestants became the first to appear in season 2 of the show.[3]

At the start of the second season, Combs once again pressed his team to audition new young women for the group.[3] Finally, 20 young women were chosen and moved into a loft in New York City.[3] Viewers had become invested in O'Day and Fimbres's friendship, naming them "the AUs" and "Aubrea" (portmanteaus of their first names), as they watched the two compete all over again for positions in the group.[3][11] As the competition's challenges increased, their friendship seemed to become the foundation upon which the group was being built.[3] In addition, O'Day emerged as the show's breakout star.[3][10]

After weeks of dance and singing lessons, promotional appearances, and a performance in front of 10,000 at a Backstreet Boys concert at Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, VA, 11 contestants remained, including O'Day and Fimbres.[3] The finalists were sent home for three months, told to polish up, and return for the final stretch in November 2005.[3]

On the second season's finale, on Tuesday, November 15, 2005, the show's ratings broke MTV records as millions of viewers watched to see the group officially formed.[3] Five of the 11 remaining contestants were chosen: O'Day first, Wanita "D. Woods" Woodgett second, Shannon Bex third, Dawn Richard fourth, and Fimbres last.[3]

The third season of Making the Band 3 tracked the development and struggles of the new band — from then on known as "Danity Kane" (a name taken from a female anime superhero created and drawn by Richard).[12] The group would later be featured on the second and third seasons of Making the Band 4 with new male R&B group Day26, as well as new solo artist Donnie Klang.

2006–2007: Danity Kane[edit]

Further information on the album: Danity Kane (album)
The original line-up of Danity Kane at a signing in Chicago, September 2006. (L-R) Wanita "D. Woods" Woodgett, Aundrea Fimbres, Dawn Richard, Aubrey O'Day and Shannon Bex.

After months of recording, the band's self-titled debut album was released to mixed reviews on August 22, 2006, in the United States. Produced by Timbaland, Scott Storch, Rodney Jerkins, Mario Winans and Ryan Leslie among others, the album sold over 90,000 copies in the first day of release, and over 234,000 in the first week of release.[13] It debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart.[13] The album received a platinum certification from the RIAA in November 2006.[14] The album's lead single "Show Stopper", produced by Jim Jonsin, was serviced to radio on August 4, 2006, and subsequently debuted at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and later peaked at number 8.[15] Outside the United States, the song became a top-30 hit in Germany and Lithuania. The album's second single, the Bryan Michael Cox-produced "Ride for You", was influenced by a fan poll. The music video for the song premiered on MTV's Total Request Live on December 5, 2006, the same day the band released the holiday song "Home for Christmas", which was written by Richard.[16]

From February to May 2007, Danity Kane performed as an opening act along with The Pussycat Dolls on Christina Aguilera's Back to Basics Tour. Concurrently, the band worked on their second album, which was initially scheduled for a late 2007 release but was pushed back to 2008.[17]

In the summer of 2007, speculation concerning a disbandment circulated entertainment news outlets. The rumors were fueled by quotes taken out of context (most notably when Aubrey O'Day was questioned by TMZ[18] about her relationship to the pop girl group the Pussycat Dolls[19]) and by work the group members had done outside of Danity Kane. D. Woods's association with another girl group, The Girl's Club, was specifically cited as adding credibility to breakup rumors.[3] Members of Danity Kane published personal online responses to the breakup speculation.[20] On July 25, 2007, Danity Kane released an official statement on their group MySpace page stating that they were still together and working on their second album.

2007–2009: Welcome to the Dollhouse and disbandment[edit]

Further information on the album: Welcome to the Dollhouse (album)

While making several solo appearances on other artists' albums during fall 2007, Danity Kane was featured on the second season of the fourth iteration of Making the Band which debuted January 28, 2008, on MTV, where solo singer Donnie Klang, Day26, and the girls, lived and recorded their albums together. "Damaged", the band's poll-voted lead single from their second album Welcome to the Dollhouse, was officially released as a digital single on January 29, 2008, and became the band's second top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Its music video was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award for "Best Pop Video" and "Best Dancing in a Video". Welcome to the Dollhouse, was eventually released on March 18, 2008, in the United States, where it debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, with first week sales of 236,000 copies.[21] The album eventually received a gold certification from the RIAA in April 2008. By September 28, 2008, the album had sold a total of 546,790 copies. In a May 2008 interview with Kiwibox.com, Danity Kane revealed that the follow-up single to "Damaged" would be "Bad Girl".[22] On the second-season finale of Making the Band 4, it was announced that Danity Kane would be headlining a tour in 2008 and be featured on the next season of Making the Band. The third season of Making the Band 4 premiered on MTV August 19, 2008. A week later, the girls were featured in an interview with Z100 at the Beatstock Dance Festival, where they stated they were planning to release another single after "Bad Girl".[23]

After Making the Band 4 – The Tour and the release of the single "Damaged", Danity Kane once again encountered rumors of a breakup, largely spurred by scenes from the Making the Band series featuring their mentor Sean Combs sparring with O'Day.[24] On the August 28, 2008, episode of Making the Band, Combs expressed his frustratation with the "oversexed" image he felt O'Day now showcased.[25] O'Day was absent from promotional appearances with the group to appear as Amber Von Tussle on Broadway's Hairspray. On September 7, 2008, however, the group appeared together at the MTV Video Music Awards to help present the Best New Artist Award.[26] Speculation of a break-up were also developing because of rumors that Richard would launch her own solo career with Bad Boy Records.[27] Combs introduced Richard in a solo performance in early September.[28] An Atlantic Records spokesperson responded, "The girls are still very much together. [...] They're promoting their album Welcome to the Dollhouse and working on their third."[29] The group intended to open for Janet Jackson's Rock Witchu Tour, but had to withdraw due to label conflicts.[30] Danity Kane planned to start pre-production for their third studio album, which would have begun in October 2008.[31] In the meantime, Danity Kane released a line of denim jeans through Dollhouse. Under Russell Simmons Plastic Cash International, the decision was made to feature Danity Kane's image on Visa debit cards. The group had also been a part of an ad campaign for PETA. Collectively, as a group, there were plans for a fragrance, clothing and makeup line.[31] Richard had developed a comic book based on the superhero that the group based its name on, which was intended for release sometime in 2009.[32][33]

In Season 3, Episode 8 of Making the Band, Combs stated that Richard recorded three demos for his new album. On the same episode of the show, which was filmed on September 12, 2008, after continued debate with O'Day, he stated that O'Day was no longer in the group. The season finale, which took place Tuesday, October 14, 2008, confirmed the departure of both O'Day and Woods.[34][35] Combs removed Woods due to feeling that she was unhappy with the group and that she had gotten "caught up in the wrath" of close friend O'Day.[34][35] In the live section of the episode, Combs explained that the reason he let O'Day go was that she was not the same person he signed, that the fame had changed her.[34] MTV News reported that Woods planned to work with another group, the Girls Club,[35] and that O'Day was working on a solo album. In an October 15, 2008, interview with Us Weekly, Richard explained that O'Day's increasingly "sexy look" was alienating young fans. Referring specifically to O'Day's topless pictures for Complex magazine just a month before, Richard stated, "We had just did a signing with Dollhouse Teen, which is for 13, 14-year-old young girls... So we can't do that one day and then the next day do an obnoxious cover."[36]

In a January 28, 2009, interview with MTV News, Richard announced that the group had split up.[4] Richard explained that Combs had invited all the women to come back to the 2009 season of Making the Band and that only two of them, Richard and Fimbres, showed up.[4] Combs later told Richard and Fimbres during a meeting that he released O'Day and Woods, along with Bex, from their contracts, and would be releasing Fimbres as well. He told Richard that she would remain on the label.[37][38][39] O'Day conveyed her hope that fans continue to honor the group that "made her a star".[40] O'Day said that though she is pursuing her own career as a solo artist, she would never turn down the chance to get onstage with her former bandmates.[40]

On April 30, 2009, a special titled "The Rise and Fall of Danity Kane" aired on MTV. The special was an in-depth story showcasing how the group came together and broke apart.[3]

2013–2014: Reunion, DK3, and second disbandment[edit]

In May 2013, O'Day, Bex, Richard and Fimbres began talks about a possible reunion and posted photos of the group in the recording studio.[41] An announcement with regard to their reunion was made at the 2013 Video Music Awards on MTV.[5] During the 2013 MTV VMAs pre-show, the four remaining members of Danity Kane announced that they were reuniting, returning on their own terms without Diddy. They announced that a single would be released soon titled "Rage", produced by The Stereotypes, the same producers who produced "Damaged". Original group member D. Woods did not take part in the reunion and she stated: "It has been brought to my attention that my former group members of Danity Kane will be reuniting and while I will not be a part of the reunion, I wish the ladies blessings and much success on their endeavors."[42][43]

The band had their first performance in more than five years on September 21, 2013, at iHeartRadio Music Festival's Village in Las Vegas and performed an a cappella version of "Damaged". They confirmed in an interview that they were working with James Fauntleroy, Dem Jointz, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Timbaland, Da Internz, and The Stereotypes for the new album. They had their first reunion concert in December 2013. On March 15, 2014, Danity Kane performed their second concert since reuniting at Fort Cheyenne in Las Vegas, performing the new track "Bye Baby".[44] On March 24, 2014, it was announced that the group would be hitting the road in May to begin their new tour entitled "No Filter".[45][needs update]

On May 15, 2014, the band's first official reunion single, "Lemonade", was released on the Internet via SoundCloud. The single was produced by The Stereotypes, and features rapper Tyga over a production sampled from "Grindin'", the 2002 hit song by Clipse.[46] On May 16, 2014, on the first night of their #NOFilter Tour at The Fillmore in San Francisco, after performing several songs with Danity Kane, Fimbres announced that she would be leaving the group at the end of their tour, and O'Day, Bex, and Richard would be continuing on as a trio.[6][7][47]

On May 28, 2014, "Lemonade" was released for purchase on iTunes,[48] and on May 29, 2014, a lyric video for the song featuring three child impersonations of the trio was released to Vevo on YouTube.[49]

On August 4, 2014,[50] while in a Los Angeles recording studio, a fight ensued in which Richard allegedly punched O'Day. After days of speculation, O'Day and Bex released a public statement on August 8 announcing the group's second disbandment.[8] On September 24, 2014, O'Day and Bex announced that despite the group's break-up, their third album, DK3, would be released on October 28, 2014.[51] Following the group's break-up, Bex and O'Day began to release music under the name Dumblonde, while Richard continued to pursue her solo career.

2018–2020: Second reunion[edit]

In August 2018, Bex, O'Day and Richard announced The Universe Is Undefeated Tour, with O'Day and Richard stating that they had made amends. The set list for the tour would be split into three parts. The first part to focus on promoting the sophomore material from Bex and O'Day's duo, Dumblonde, followed by a second part showcasing Richard's solo efforts, while the finale part would include songs by the group.[9] In January 2019 during their tour stop in Houston and a few weeks later on Instagram, O'Day announced that Danity Kane would work on new music.

After touring for close to a year performing Danity Kane's, Dumblonde's and Richard's solo music, the trio released a new song under the Danity Kane moniker called "Neon Lights" on June 24, 2019.[52] To promote the new single, Danity Kane had a two day interactive event, entitled "Choose Your Own Adventure", where fans decided which songs they performed for the first half of the show.[53]

In 2020, Danity Kane released an EP entitled Strawberry Milk containing two singles: "Fly" and "Boy Down". Although the track was released under Danity Kane, the EP is also promoted as Aubrey X Dawn. On Instagram Live, O'Day addressed Bex's absence from the group. She stated "Shan is building a company right now called Vooks." O'Day said, "Danity Kane is so much bigger than five girls. It can be one girl, it can be two, it can be five. It's a voice for women and you got two of us right now giving you that voice and who knows what the future will have ahead of us. Things can evolve, things move in different directions. Everyone is always invited back."[54] On March 19, 2020, Danity Kane released their third single as a duo entitled, "New Kings".[55] However since March 2020, the group has been on an indefinite hiatus.

Discography[edit]

Main article: Danity Kane discography
Studio albums

Tours[edit]

Members[edit]

Member 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2013 2014 2018 2019 2020
Dawn Richard
(2005–2009, 2013–2014, 2018–2020)
Aubrey O'Day
(2005–2008, 2013–2014, 2018–2020)
Shannon Bex
(2005–2009, 2013–2014, 2018–2019)
Aundrea Fimbres
(2005–2009, 2013–2014)
D. Woods
(2005–2008)

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Category Work Result
2006 Urban Music Award "Best Group – Female" Danity Kane Won
2007 Poptastic Awards "Best Ringtone" "Show Stopper" Nominated
Soul Train Music Award "Best R&B/ Album Group, Band or Duo" Danity Kane Nominated[56]
2008 BET Award "Best Group" Danity Kane Nominated[57]
Teen Choice Award "Best R&B Track" "Damaged" Nominated[58]
MTV Video Music Award "Best Pop Video" Nominated[59]
"Best Dancing in a Video" Nominated[59]
Starshine Magazine "Best Dance Song" Nominated[60]
"Best R&B / Hip-Hop Song" Nominated[60]
"Favorite Group / Band" Danity Kane Nominated[60]
Online Hip Hop Awards "Breakout Girl Group Of The Year(R&B)" Danity Kane Won[61]
"Album of the Year (R&B)" Welcome to the Dollhouse Won[61]
"Off the Hook Award (R&B)" Damaged Won[61]
2009 Guinness World Records "First female group in Billboard history to debut their first two albums at the top of the charts." Danity Kane Won

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Indefinite hiatus

References[edit]

  1. ^ "RIAA Certifications". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 18, 2007. Retrieved June 23, 2007.
  2. ^ "Diddy, Beyonce, Ne-Yo Make 'Spotlight Live' New York's Hot Tuesday-Night Ticket". MTV News. Retrieved July 31, 2012.
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