By Karen Ostlund in Hollywood, CA
"So You Think You Can Dance" judge, dancer and singer Jason Derulo met his wax double May 19th 2016 at Madame Tussaud’s Hollywood, and struck a pose side-by-side with the figure. Following the dramatic unveiling, Derulo gave a special performance for his fans on the rooftop of the attraction.
“This place is a staple in Hollywood. When you’re walking or driving down Hollywood Boulevard, this is one of the places you have to come. It’s literally a legendary place, so to be a part of that family is such a blessing,” said Derulo.
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| Left, performer Jason Derulo takes a selfie with his Madame Tussaud Wax figure |
Derulo personally selected the unique pose for his wax figure capturing one of his signature dance moves, unlike any Madame Tusssauds has created in its 200+ year history.
Derulo’s wax figure, which is styled with black Golden Denim jeans that he personally donated and red Nike Air Force One sneakers, is valued at more than $350,000.
Prior to the unveiling, Madame Tussaud's Hollywood released the first look of its expert team of sculptors and artists capturing Derulo’s measurements and likeness, as well as selecting the perfect matching hair and eye color for his figure. The session lasted more than two hours and over 250 measurements were taken.
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| Jason Derulo performed at the roof of Madame Tussaud, last Thursday May 19th. |
“Jason’s figure is our most dynamic yet! It made for a very interesting sitting, which took almost three hours. We had to ask Jason to recreate one of his signature dance moves numerous times to ensure a perfect recreation,” said Colin Thomas, General Manager of Madame Tussauds Hollywood. “It’s a great addition to our A-List party room – and a fun selfie opportunity!”
In the last six years since ascending to stardom, Derulo has sold over 55 million singles worldwide, all of which have been co-written by the artist himself. Jason Derulo, who got his start writing hits for other a-list artists such as Lil Wayne, Pitbull, Diddy and more, has seen his eye-grabbing music videos amass over 3 billion views on YouTube.
His music has been streamed over six billion times on Spotify, and his singles have aired on radio to an audience of over 17 billion since his debut single "Whatcha Say."
His four acclaimed studio albums have accumulated eleven Top 10 singles (including four #1 singles on the Hot 100): "Whatcha Say," "In My Head," "Ridin' Solo," "Don't Wanna Go Home," "It Girl," "The Other Side," "Marry Me," "Talk Dirty," "Wiggle," "Trumpets," and "Want To Want Me." Equally as influential overseas, Jason Derulo has had four #1 singles in the UK, with "Want To Want Me" staying at #1 for four weeks in 2015. Jason Derulo continues to remain at the forefront of modern music, of both urban and pop music.
Madame Tussauds Hollywood is Los Angeles' premiere Hollywood destination offering guests the world's only opportunity to interact with incredibly lifelike iconic figures from the celebrity worlds of film, TV, music, sports and politics. Only at Madame Tussauds can guests "grab hold" of their favorite stars and enjoy countless interactive experiences. Lifelike figures of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Johnny Depp and Will Smith are among the more than 125 featured figures.
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