Nick Lachey

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Biography

As one of four singers in the multi-platinum selling pop band, 98 Degrees, and the husband of bubbly pop diva Jessica Simpson, Nick Lachey enjoyed something of a charmed life. In the late-1990s era of the "boy band," 98 Degrees was unique in that they formed themselves, as opposed to being assembled and promoted by a producer or record label. Lachey and company enjoyed substantial success with their debut single "Invisible Man" and continued …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Music

Born

Nicholas Scott Lachey on November 9, 1973 in Harlan, Kentucky, USA

Career Milestones

2012

Competed on NBC's "Stars Earn Stripes"

2009

Hosted NBC talent competition series "The Sing-Off"

2009

Executive produced musical reality show "Taking the Stage" (MTV); the show documented the lives of high school students at the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati (Lachey's alma mater)

2006

Released second solo album What's Left of Me

2005

Made a cameo in the big screen adaptation of "Bewitched"

2004

Landed recurring role on The WB drama "Charmed" as a ghost-writer and love interest for Alyssa Milano

2004

Appeared with wife Jessica Simpson on ABC special "The Nick & Jessica Variety Hour"

2004

Portrayed Tom Jones on the NBC drama "American Dreams"

2003

Released first solo album SoulO

2003

Appeared with wife Jessica Simpson on reality hit "Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica" (MTV); featured his hit single "This I Swear" as show's theme song

2002

Announced that 98 Degrees was not breaking up, but taking a break

2000

Sued by former managers for $25 million

2000

Collaborated with then-girlfriend Jessica Simpson on the single "Where You Are"

1998

Released multi-platinum second album 98 Degrees And Rising

1997

Released debut album 98 Degrees

1996

Signed with Motown Records

1995

Left college to form the band 98 degrees