Linda Lavin

She took a turn at both comedic and dramatic acting, as her character abruptly blurted out that she was dying from lung cancer. Besides their singing work, 3LW has appeared as guest stars on Christina Vidal's Nickelodeon show Taina. In 2004, she introduced herself to another generation of television viewers when she guest-starred on The O.C. as the mother of Peter Gallagher's character. The group's latest album, Phoenix Rising, was originally slated for release later that same year; it has had its release date pushed back several times since then. Since then, she has worked sporadically on Broadway (she earned two more Tony nominations, in 2000 and 2002) and in dinner theatre. In fall 2003, 3LW departed from Epic, signing with Jermaine Dupri's So So Def label. In 1987, she won a Tony Award for her work in Broadway Bound. Jessica Benson made the cut, and offiically joined 3LW in December.

From 1976 to 1985, she starred in her own television series, Alice, which earned Lavin two Golden Globe awards and an Emmy nomination. After their late [[2002] single "Never Get Enuf" underperformed, auditions were held across the country for a new third member. In the 1960s, she made a name for herself on Broadway, earning a Tony nomination in 1969 for Last of the Red Hot Lovers. Williams and Adrienne Bailon continued as a duo, though still using the "3LW" name, leading to the press to jokingly refer to them as "2LW". She was born in Portland, Maine. Naughton alleged that the other two girls and their manager forced her out of the group, and that she left in the aftermath of a heated food fight between her and Kiely Williams. Linda Lavin (born October 15, 1937) is an American singer and actress of stage and television. The group was set to release its newest LP, A Girl Can Mack, when Naturi Naughton anounced that she was no longer a member of the group.

Diddy-produced single "I Do (Wanna Get Close To You)", featuring Loon. Recording a new set of tracks, 3LW returned in late summer 2002 with the P. A fan support campaign for 3LW spread to the radio, and the act was retained on the label. The tracks from Same Game, Different Rules were leaked to the Internet in MP3 format, and Epic considered dropping the girls.

The album and its intended lead single "Uh Oh" were presented to the label, who felt it didn't have enough urban radio appeal. 3LW spent the first half of 2002 in the studio, recording an album tentatively titled Same Game, Different Rules. "No More" was a success, and was followed by "Playas Gon' Play" and 3LW, the group's first LP. Signed to Epic Records, their first single, "No More (Baby I'ma Do Right)", was released in early 2001.

Its founding members, Naturi Naughton (born May 20, 1984), Adrienne Bailon (born October 24, 1983), and Kiely Williams (born July 9, 1986), signed with Epic Records, with Keily's mother Michelle serving as manager. 3LW (short for "3 Little Women") is a pop and R&B singing girl group that enjoyed a number of hits during the early 2000s. 2003 The Remixes (shelved). 2002 Naughty or Nice.

2002 A Girl Can Mack. 2000 3LW.