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Girlicious Singer Natalie Mejia Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Charge

andPOP Staff — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:17:03 +0000

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Natalie Mejia, who is one of the members of the girl group Girlicious, has pleaded guilty to cocaine charges stemming from a March 9 arrest.

Natalie was found to have 13 bags of cocaine in her purse after the car she was riding in was pulled over by Glendale, California police. Natalie has pleaded guilty to felony cocaine possession and has received a deferred judgment that could result in the charge being dismissed, reports PopEater.

The D.A. in the case tells PopEater Mejia will be required to undergo counseling and attend classes for the next 18 month

andPOP Speaks with Girlicious, JLS, Faber Drive, Jay Sean and Blake McGrath

andPOP Staff — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:25:22 +0000

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Summer Rush is an amazing concert hosted by Toronto’s Z103.5 at Canada’s Wonderland. This year didn’t disappoint with an awesome lineup that included JLS, Jay Sean, Girlicious, Faber Drive and Blake McGrath. One thing we noticed at the concert was the lack of security among some of the artists. We explored this topic and also found out some moves to protect yourself against screaming fans.

Natalie Mejia from Girlicious says her Paws are Clean in Cocaine Bust

Angelina Irinici — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:37:06 +0000

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Remember Natalie Mejia? Nope, neither do we, but apparently she got busted for cocaine, and pleaded not guilty. E! Online reports that the Girlicious singer pleaded guilty Thursday to felony possession of cocaine with the intent to sell in connection with her arrest on March 9. Police allegedly found a dozen baggies of cocaine when they went through her Gucci purse during a routine traffic stop.

Mejia’s claim to fame was her role on the CW show Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious, where her pop trio emerged. The 21-year-old singer was a passenger in the car – Peter Ascensio, who was also arrested, was the driver. As always, Mejia says that she does not know how the drugs got into her bag.

April 26 is the court date that will determine whether there’s enough evidence against Mejia to be taken to trial.

Mejia, whose pop trio took shape on the CW show Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious, was a passenger in the car—the driver, Peter Ascensio, was also arrested—and maintains that she does not know how the drugs got in her bag.

She might be safe however, because police said that last month Ascencio made “some statement” indicating that the drugs were his, but it was up to the district attorney to press charges.

Girlicious Singer Natalie Mejia Arrested for Cocaine Possession While Travelling to Toronto

Graham Slaughter — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:06:15 +0000

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Natalie Mejia’s trip to Toronto was cut short today after she was arrested in Glendale, Cali. for having more than a dozen individual packages of cocaine in her Gucci purse, reports the Glendale News Press.

The Girlicious performer was en route to tonight’s Fan Fest concert at Toronto’s Masonic Temple when she was pulled over by the police when they noticed her 1998 Ford Mustang travelling at a very high rate of speed.

Mejia, 21, and passenger 28-year-old Peter Asencio are being held in the Glendale City Jail. Mejia’s bail totals US $30, 000.

Glendale Police Sgt. Tom Lorenz is holding both Mejia and Asencio on suspicions of possessing cocaine for sale.

“She doesn’t know how it go into her purse,” says Lorenz.

Asencio is being arrested alongside Mejia for driving with a suspended license.

MuchMusic Awards Gift Lounge 2009

Robert Ostfield — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:19:47 +0000

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Yes the MuchMusic Video Awards was a few weeks ago, but we aren’t done with our footage. You may not know this but at every major awards show, there is always a gift lounge for the VIPs, and andPOP had a look at the MMVA Gift Lounge for 2009. We had a glimpse of what the celebs were taking home along with speaking with Tila Tequila, Robin Antin (founder of Girlicious), NHL star Alex Ovechkin and more!

Rant ‘N Rave: Girlicious

Irene Ogrodnik — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:47:12 +0000

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Just when I thought the days of young girls dressing up like strippers and disguising themselves as singers were gone after the early years of Britney were long over, Miley Cyrus and Girlicious just had to prove me wrong.

Damn you skanky pop stars.

When Robin Antin—the genius behind the other barely-clothed girl group known as Pussycat Dolls—decided to create another “masterpiece”, I was curious to see the end result. PCD were an international success. And while my love for Girlicious is non-existent, I kinda like PCD.

And here’s why:

1) Their songs are catchy. Yeah, sure the video for the single “I Hate This Part” is shot in the desert even though the first line of the song is “We’re driving slow through the snow on 5th Avenue…” But this is what you get when you sing songs you don’t write. Anyway the lyrics are a bit cheesy but at least it’s not “stupid shit.”

2) They are beyond their teen years. All members are in their late twenties and I, for one, condone barely-there outfits at that age. They aren’t impressionable and they know what they are doing. Besides, have you seen their bodies?

3) Nicole Scherzinger. There’s a reason why Robin gave this girl the lead singer role. She rocks it. Without her, the band would not sustain itself.

4) Nicole Scherzinger. Did I already write that?

And then there’s Girlicious. The band that tries a bit too hard to be the PCD but fails. Terribly.

And here’s why:

1) Their freakin band name is neither a word in English or French. Or
German. Or Russian. Or in any language in the world. Quit making up words Robin. There are enough artists with deplorable grammar out there already. Don’t join the bandwagon.

2) Their over-the-top revealing outfits FOR THEIR AGE. I don’t care for women to dress in revealing clothing. I’m guilty of that. But please, I don’t need to see a bunch of underage children prancing in their underwear. This material is what paedophiles enjoy. It gets them off. Stop giving candy to the baby. It’s baad.

3) Their videos. “Like Me” = a rip off of Aguilera’s “Dirrty.” And what the heck is up with “Stupid Shit?” Not only is that, by far, the worst single of the decade—the video is just terrible. TERRIBLE! Forget the fact that it’s demeaning. It’s atrocious. Even a prostitute has more decency to keep her clothing on than to strip down to her bra and panties like she’s in some Victoria Secret fashion show in the middle of the alley.

And sure the members of Girlicious may be attractive but that’s not enough. I don’t give rats bum if sex sells. Leona Lewis is making millions and she doesn’t take her clothing off. Not yet at least.

So these young girls need to do the following before I even considering giving them some respect:

Grow up. Put on some pants. Get voices. And quit acting like harlots.

Want to make a comment? Have something you want me to Rant ‘N Rave about? Send your e-mails to iogrodni@gmail.com

andPOP Takes on Girlicious

andPOP Staff — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:06:13 +0000

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Natalie, Nichole, Tiffanie and Chrystina.

They are sassy, sexy, seductive and sweet, and they have voices to match. They ooze a sex appeal so innocent, it hurts. And when they move, the world moves around them. A year ago they were four strangers who shared a single dream. Today they are four best friends living that dream. They are more than just delicious, they are Girlicious. And they are going to make you squirm with delight.

andPOP sat down with the girls in Toronto.