Tamara Jaber

Tamara Jaber (; born 13 August 1982) is an Australian recording artist who rose to fame in the early 2000s as a winner on the hit TV show Popstars. She was a member of the pop group Scandal'us. Following the disbandment of Scandal'us in 2002, Jaber signed to record label King Kyle Records and released two solo singles "Ooh Ahh" and "Hard for Me". In 2007, she became a member of the pop duo Scarlett Belle, before resuming her solo career in 2011. Jaber released her debut extended play Felt, Not Heard through US independent label in November 2012.

Early life Tamara Jaber was born in Paddington, New South Wales on 13 August 1982. Jaber's mother is of New Zealand origin and her father is Lebanese. At the age of eight, Jaber had begun formal tap, jazz and ballet lessons. The song was certified double platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for selling over 140,000 copies. It also won the award for Highest Selling Single at the 2001 ARIA Music Awards. Scandal'us' debut album, Startin' Somethin''', debuted at number two on the ARIA Albums Chart.

After the disbandment of Scandal'us, Jaber signed to her then-boyfriend and radio DJ Kyle Sandilands' record label, King Kyle Records. "Hard for Me" was released as Jaber's second single and peaked at number 23 on the ARIA Singles Chart. The group signed a record deal with US label Def Jam Recordings later that year. However, in 2008, Scarlett Belle were dropped from Def Jam Recordings and Aitken left the group, leaving Jaber and Derry as a duo.

They later signed with Sony Music Australia and released their debut single "Closure" in June 2010, which peaked at number 38 on the ARIA Singles Chart. Scarlett Belle released their second single in August 2010, a cover of Cruz's 2009 song "Freak Tonight". Featuring guest vocal appearances from Cruz and rapper Miracle, the song peaked at number 29 on the ARIA Singles Chart. In May 2011, Jaber announced in an interview with Australia's OK! magazine that Scarlett Belle had disbanded and that she would be pursuing a solo career in the United States and the Middle East.

2012–present: Return to solo career Following the disbandment of Scarlett Belle, Jaber moved to Los Angeles to focus on her solo career. Her debut extended play (EP) Felt, Not Heard'' was released through US independent label Cleopatra Records on 12 November 2012. Her dancing partner on the show was Carmello Pizzino. In week 10, Jaber also received the highest score out of the three remaining stars for the Rumba and the Cha-Cha-Cha.

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Personal life On 28 September 2008, Jaber married then boyfriend and radio presenter Kyle Sandilands. However, after two years of the marriage, on 12 July 2010 it was announced in the media that the couple had split. In November 2023, Jaber gave birth to a daughter, Hermione.

Discography

Extended plays + List of extended plays Title EP details Felt, Not Heard Released: 12 November 2012 (Australia) Label: Cleopatra Format: Digital download

Singles

As lead artist + List of singles, with selected chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions AUS "Ooh Ahh" 2005 13 "Hard for Me" 23

As featured artist + List of featured singles Title Year "Ice Ice Baby" (Kacey Baker featuring Tamara Jaber) 2004

Music videos + List of music videos Title Year Director(s) "Ooh Ahh" 2005 "Hard for Me"