Lauren Bennett was a British singer and member of the girl groups Paradiso Girls and G.R.L., best known for her featured vocals on LMFAO’s 2011 global smash hit “Party Rock Anthem”. She gained public attention as one of the defining voices of early-2010s pop, appearing alongside LMFAO in the song’s iconic music video, which has amassed over 2.5 billion views on YouTube.
Quick Facts:
Full Name: Lauren Bennett-Wormald
Age: 36 (born June 24, 1989 – died May 29, 2026)
Nationality: British
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter
Known For: Featured vocals on LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem”; member of G.R.L. and Paradiso Girls
Marital Status: Not confirmed
Children: Not confirmed
Early Life and Background
Bennett was born on June 24, 1989, in Meopham, Kent, in southeast England. She showed an early passion for performing, competing in local talent contests and forming a duo with a friend at age 14 to perform in pubs and bars.
Career and Achievements:
Bennett’s career began in 2006 when she competed on the UK’s The X Factor, making it to the final 12. She was soon recruited by Pussycat Dolls creator Robin Antin to audition for the multinational girl group Paradiso Girls, which she joined from 2007 until 2010. The group’s biggest single was their debut “Patron Tequila,” featuring Lil Jon and Eve.
In 2011, Bennett was featured as a vocalist on LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem,” which became one of the defining pop hits of the year. The track spent six weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has been named the fifth most successful song of all time by Billboard. She released her debut solo single, “I Wish I Wish,” later that year.
In 2013, Bennett joined G.R.L. (Girls Rock Life), a group created by Robin Antin as a reboot of The Pussycat Dolls. The group’s debut single “Vacation” featured on the soundtrack to Smurfs 2, and their biggest UK hit, “Ugly Heart,” reached No. 11 on the UK singles chart in 2014. They also featured on Pitbull’s “Wild Wild Love” that same year. Following the death of bandmate Simone Battle in 2014, G.R.L. released the tribute single “Lighthouse” and worked with mental health charity Give an Hour before disbanding in 2015. The group briefly reunited in 2020. Bennett also worked with artists including CeeLo Green and will.i.am, and sang on soundtracks for the movies Date Night and 21 Jump Street.
Why She Is In the News:
Bennett is in the news following the announcement of her death on July 6, 2026, by her former G.R.L. bandmates. Coroner records confirmed that Bennett passed away on May 29, 2026, in Meopham, Kent, at the age of 36. No cause of death has been revealed, and an inquest is scheduled for October 2026.
Conclusion
Lauren Bennett was a British pop singer whose voice defined a generation of dance music through her feature on “Party Rock Anthem.” Her career spanned girl groups, solo work, and major collaborations, leaving behind a legacy of infectious pop hits and a lasting impact on the early-2010s music scene.
