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Tributes honor a defining voice of 2010s pop.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — July 2026. British singer Lauren Bennett, widely recognized for her featured vocals on LMFAO’s global hit “Party Rock Anthem,” has died at the age of 37. Her former bandmates from the pop group G.R.L. confirmed the news through an emotional statement shared on social media. No cause of death has been publicly disclosed.
The members of G.R.L. said they were devastated by the loss of an artist and friend who had brought love, laughter and countless memories into their lives. They remembered Bennett as a warm and generous person whose spirit had touched many people. Natasha Slayton, Emmalyn Estrada and Paula van Oppen concluded their message by saying she would remain forever in their hearts.
Bennett achieved international fame in 2011 after appearing alongside LMFAO and producer GoonRock on “Party Rock Anthem.” The electronic dance track became one of the decade’s most recognizable songs, topping charts in the United States, United Kingdom and numerous other countries. Its energetic sound, choreography and signature shuffle dance transformed it into a defining cultural phenomenon of the early 2010s.
Before that breakthrough, Bennett began her professional career as a member of the Paradiso Girls, a European-American group developed in connection with the creative team behind the Pussycat Dolls. She moved to Los Angeles at a young age and pursued opportunities in singing, dancing and live performance. The group released tracks including “Patron Tequila” before separating in 2010.
Bennett later developed her solo career and collaborated with artists including will.i.am and CeeLo Green. Her participation in “Party Rock Anthem” gave her a level of international visibility that few featured performers achieve. She subsequently released solo material, including “I Wish I Wish,” while continuing to explore opportunities within pop and dance music.
In 2013, Bennett became part of G.R.L., a group formed by Robin Antin and originally envisioned as a new generation of the Pussycat Dolls. The lineup included Bennett, Slayton, Estrada, Van Oppen and Simone Battle. G.R.L. gained international attention with “Ugly Heart” and collaborated with Pitbull on “Wild Wild Love,” expanding Bennett’s presence across radio, streaming platforms and live performances.
The group experienced tragedy in 2014 when Battle died at the age of 25. The surviving members later released “Lighthouse” in her memory and used the project to support conversations surrounding mental health. Bennett remained connected with her former colleagues even as the group experienced separations, reunions and changes in its lineup.
Her death has generated tributes from fans who remember her as an important voice within one of modern pop music’s most successful dance records. Although her contribution to “Party Rock Anthem” was comparatively brief, it became permanently associated with a song that continues to appear at parties, sporting events and celebrations around the world. Her career also reflected the determination required to move between groups, collaborations and solo projects within a highly competitive industry.
Bennett is survived by her partner, Kenny, and their six-year-old daughter, Harlow. Her family has not released further details surrounding her death and has remained largely private as messages of condolences continue to appear. Her former bandmates asked supporters to remember the affection, energy and joy she brought into the lives of those who knew her.
Lauren Bennett’s voice will continue wherever the world keeps dancing.