Aubrey O'Day

American singer and reality TV star

Aubrey O'Day - American singer and reality TV star
Born

February 11th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1984, a singer and reality television personality gained attention as a member of the girl group Danity Kane, formed on the MTV reality show Making the Band 3. The group released multiple albums and achieved commercial success with hits like "Show Stopper". After the group's initial disbandment, pursued a solo music career and appeared in several reality television programs, including Celebrity Apprentice and All About Aubrey. O'Day's career spans music, television, and fashion, showcasing a multifaceted presence in entertainment.

Achieved commercial success with Danity Kane

Appeared on Celebrity Apprentice

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