Simone Battle facts for kids
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Simone Battle
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| Birth name | Simone Sherise Battle |
| Born | June 17, 1989 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | September 5, 2014 (aged 25) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2006–2014 |
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Simone Sherise Battle (born June 17, 1989 – died September 5, 2014) was an American singer, dancer, and actress. She became well-known after being a finalist on the TV singing show The X Factor in 2011. Later, she joined the popular girl group G.R.L. in 2012.
G.R.L. was famous for songs like "Vacation", "Ugly Heart", and "Wild Wild Love" with Pitbull. After Simone passed away, the group released the song "Lighthouse" as a special tribute to her. Besides music, Simone also appeared in several music videos and the movie We the Party (2012) with Snoop Dogg.
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Simone's Journey in Music and Acting
Early Career and The X Factor
Simone Battle started her TV career in 2006. She had small roles in shows like Zoey 101 and Everybody Hates Chris. In 2008, she was the main character in the Mary Mary music video "Get Up". She also appeared as a dancer in the Cali Swag District music video "Teach Me How to Dougie" in 2010.
In 2011, Simone tried out for the singing competition The X Factor. She sang "When I Grow Up" by The Pussycat Dolls. The judges, including Simon Cowell, liked her performance. She made it through to the "Bootcamp" stage.
Simone became one of the Top 32 finalists. Simon Cowell helped guide her in the competition. She made it to the live shows, which was a big step. She was one of the Top 17 contestants. Simon Cowell, who mentored her, said she was one of his favorite contestants.
Here's a look at her performances on The X Factor:
| Show | Song | Original Artist | Result |
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| Audition | "When I Grow Up" | The Pussycat Dolls | Moved to Bootcamp |
| Bootcamp | "Your Song" | Elton John | Moved to Judges' Houses |
| Judges' Houses | "Help!" | The Beatles | Moved to Live Shows |
| Live Show Week 1 | "Just Be Good to Me" | The S.O.S. Band | Eliminated |
Acting Roles and Joining G.R.L.
In 2012, Simone Battle starred in her first full-length movie, We the Party. She acted alongside Mandela Van Peebles, Moisés Arias, and Snoop Dogg. The movie received good reviews. She also appeared in a short film called Meanamorphosis in 2012.
After leaving The X Factor, Simone released her own music video for her song "He Likes Boys".
In 2012, Simone was first considered to be part of a new version of The Pussycat Dolls. However, in 2013, it was announced that the group would instead be called G.R.L.. Simone became a member of this new girl group.
Remembering Simone
Simone Battle passed away on September 5, 2014, when she was 25 years old.
Tributes from Friends and Fans
Many people shared their sadness and memories after Simone's passing. Fellow entertainers, co-workers, and fans posted tributes on social media. People like Robin Antin, Nicole Scherzinger, Simon Cowell, Pitbull, and her bandmates from G.R.L. shared their thoughts. The hashtag #RIPSimone became very popular on Twitter as people remembered her.
Musical Tributes
Simone's band, G.R.L., released a song called "Lighthouse" to honor her. The music video for the song includes clips and photos of Simone from different times in her life.
Simone's Music
Simone released several songs as a solo artist. She also released music with G.R.L., including an extended play (EP) and singles.
Singles
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| "Rain" | 2008 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Not on an album |
| "Just a Boy" | 2009 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| "Material Girl" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "He Likes Boys" | 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| "Vacation" (with G.R.L.) |
2013 | — | — | — | — | 97 | — | — | — | The Smurfs 2 |
| "Show Me What You Got" (with G.R.L.) |
2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | G.R.L. |
| "Wild Wild Love" (Pitbull featuring G.R.L.) |
30 | 10 | 30 | 25 | — | 22 | 90 | 6 | Globalization | |
| "Ugly Heart" (with G.R.L.) |
107 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 11 | G.R.L. | |
Music Videos
| Song | Year | Director |
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| "He Likes Boys" | 2011 | Shane McLafferty |
| "Vacation" | 2013 | Hannah Lux Davis |
| "Wild Wild Love" | 2014 | David Rousseau |
| "Ugly Heart" | Chris Marrs Piliero |
Cover Songs
Simone also sang cover versions of popular songs:
| Year | Title |
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| 2008 | "Like a Star" |
| "Saving All My Love for You" | |
| 2010 | "Tik Tok" |
| "Speechless" | |
| "Teenage Dream" | |
| 2011 | "Rolling in the Deep" |
| "Someone like You" | |
| "Santa Baby" | |
| 2012 | "Take Care" |
| "Starships" |
Film and Television Appearances
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | We the Party | Cheyenne Davis | Main role in her first feature film |
| Meanamorphosis | Olivia | Short film | |
| 2014 | What We Need | Linda | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | Everybody Hates Chris | Girl #2 | Episode: "Everybody Hates Greg" |
| Zoey 101 | Girl | Episode: "Hot Dean" | |
| 2011 | The X Factor | Herself | Appeared in 5 episodes of the reality show |
| 2012 | 106 & Park | Herself/Correspondent |
Music Videos (as an actress/dancer)
| Year | Song | Director | Album |
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| 2008 | "Get Up" | Lenny Bass | The Sound |
| 2010 | "Teach Me How to Dougie" | Yolande Geralds | The Kickback |
| "Text" | Kevin Shulman | Mann's World |
See also
In Spanish: Simone Battle para niños
