Lauren Bennett facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lauren Bennett
Bennett in 2013
Background information
Birth name	Lauren Diane Bennett
Born	(1989-06-24)24 June 1989 Meopham, Kent, England
Died	May or June 2026 (aged 37)
Genres	Pop R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer dancer
Years active	2007–2026
Labels	Interscope will.i.am Kemosabe RCA Geffen

Lauren Diane Bennett (born June 24, 1989) was a talented English singer. She was a member of the American girl group G.R.L.. Lauren also collaborated with other artists and groups like the Paradiso Girls, CeeLo Green, and LMFAO. She became widely known for her part in LMFAO's 2011 hit song "Party Rock Anthem". This song reached number one in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Lauren Bennett passed away in May or June 2026.

Lauren Bennett's Music Journey

Starting with Paradiso Girls (2007-2010)

Lauren Bennett began her music journey in a girl group called the Paradiso Girls. The group started with seven members in 2007. By 2008, they became a group of five. Each member came from a different country. Chelsea Korka was from the United States. Aria Crescendo was from France. Shar Mae Amor was from the Philippines. Lauren Bennett and Kelly Beckett were from the United Kingdom.

The Paradiso Girls signed with Interscope Records. Their first song, "Patron Tequila", came out in 2009. It featured artists Lil Jon and Eve. This song did well on the dance charts. After another song, the group decided to go their separate ways in 2010.

Launching a Solo Career (2010-2013)

After Paradiso Girls, Lauren started her solo music career. She appeared in a remix of a song by will.i.am. She also toured with the group LMFAO. Later, she worked with CeeLo Green on his album The Lady Killer.

In 2011, Lauren was featured on LMFAO's huge international hit, "Party Rock Anthem". This song was incredibly popular. It sold millions of copies in the United States. It was number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for six weeks. "Party Rock Anthem" also reached number one in the United Kingdom. This was Lauren's first number one song. She also worked with Robin Antin and appeared in a fitness DVD for the Pussycat Dolls. Her first solo song, "I Wish I Wish", was released in November 2011.

Joining the Group G.R.L. (2013-2015)

Lauren Bennett became the first member of a new music group. This group was created by Robin Antin. It was first planned to be a new version of The Pussycat Dolls. In 2012, Lauren appeared in a GoDaddy commercial for the Super Bowl. This was with the first members of the new group. Later, Simone Battle, Emmalyn Estrada, and Natasha Slayton joined. The group was named G.R.L.. Their first hit song, "Vacation", was part of The Smurfs 2 movie soundtrack.

G.R.L. became very popular around the world. They worked with artists like Pitbull on his song "Wild Wild Love". The group also released their own music collection called an EP, titled G.R.L.. Their song "Ugly Heart" was very successful in Australia.

In September 2014, a sad event occurred when group member Simone Battle passed away. In her memory, G.R.L. released a song called "Lighthouse" in 2015. They also worked to help people understand mental health challenges. The group officially broke up in June 2015.

New Music and G.R.L. Returns (2016)

In April 2016, Lauren Bennett was featured on a dance song called "Reality". It was produced by DJ Nick Martin. In May 2016, Lauren released her own new song, "Hurricane". She shared that the song was inspired by personal experiences. It was about understanding mental health challenges. A part of the money from the song was given to an organization. This group works to improve mental health awareness.

Later in 2016, the group G.R.L. decided to get back together. This was more than a year after they had disbanded. Lauren Bennett was one of the original members who returned. The reformed group released a new song called ""Are We Good"" in December.

Forming BENNETT with Her Brother (2017)

In 2017, Lauren started a new music project with her brother, Ryan. They formed a duo called BENNETT. They played folk, country, blues, and rock music. Their first song together, "It's All Good", came out in June 2017.

Remembering Lauren Bennett

Lauren Bennett passed away in May or June 2026. Her former bandmate from Paradiso Girls, Aria Crescendo, shared a message in June. It was a tribute to Lauren on what would have been her 37th birthday. Lauren's passing was announced publicly on July 6, 2026. Her former G.R.L. bandmates shared the news on social media. They expressed their deep sadness. They said they would always remember her love, laughter, and many memories. They also shared that her kind spirit touched many people. She will be greatly missed and always loved.

Discography

Singles

As main artist

As a featured artist

See also

In Spanish: Lauren Bennett para niños