Appears former Pussycat Doll frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger is looking to bring the heat in the latest VIBE magazine issue.  Fronted by another hot hitmaker Nicki Minaj, the expelled X Factor judge can be spotted flaunting all flavors of fierce in this latest photoshoot for the Urban publication while its accompanying story features Scherzinger chatting about Simon Cowell, her X Factor exit, and more.

While you can see the finished products here, get into the behind the scenes action after the jump:

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The shots are just one of many appearances Miss Scherzinger has lifting her name in headlines.  Besides joining Herbal Essence as its new spokeswoman, the ‘Poison’ performer is also looking to imPress with her new, limited edition press-on manicure line for Broadway Nails.

The set will be available in Wal-Mart and CVS in May of this year.

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