Cleopatra (band)

Cleopatra is a musical group from the UK comprising three sisters, Cleo, Yonah, and Zainam Higgins. Their debut single was "Cleopatra's Theme" which reached #3 in the UK charts in 1998. Their second single was "Life Ain't Easy" giving them their second Top 5 hit, going in at #4. They also released a cover of The Jacksons song "I Want You Back" which was a #4 hit.

Related Topics:
UK - The Jacksons

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Cleopatra were part of the ensemble that released "Thank Abba For The Music".

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They were signed to Madonna's US label Maverick in 1999.

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They featured on the Beegees' tribute album, singing the album title track "Gotta Get A Message To You" and were asked to to record a single for "Another Goofy Movie" by Disney. In 1999 they performed onboard the Disney cruise ship, with the concert being televisied in countries all over the world. Their US debut single was "Cleopatra's Theme" which reached #26 on the Billboard Chart and reached #16 on the R&B chart. They toured America with Jessica Simpson, Next and Brain Mcknight and appeared on numerous TV shows, including on Jay Leno and The Queen Latifah show. They performed at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, being introduced by Madonna.

Related Topics:
Jessica Simpson - Next - Brain Mcknight - Jay Leno - Madonna

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They are Covergirl spokeswomen and sang and featured in the huge Covergirl campaign across America.

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Cleopatra starred in their own #1 TV Sitcom "Cleopatra Comin Atcha!" and "In The House With". They also had a Christmas special.

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They recorded their second album "Steppin Out" in the US, working with Jam&Lewis, Dallas Austin, Daryll Simons and Stargate.

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Cleo featured on Russell Watson's debut album 'The Voice' on the track 'Someone Like You'. They recorded a second duet 'The Best That Love Can Be' for his third album 'Reprise'.

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Cleo has toured twice with Russell Watson. She has also toured with Blue and has had her own tour. Her album is nearly complete and should be released soon. Visit her website for more news www.cleouk.comCleo and her partner Marlon Mckenzie had a daughter Chika Li Che Mckenzie in 2001.

Related Topics:
Russell Watson - Blue - Cleo - Marlon Mckenzie - Chika Li Che Mckenzie

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In 2005 the band appeared on the ITV singing contest Hit Me Baby One More Time.

Related Topics:
2005 - ITV - Hit Me Baby One More Time

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