Kari Ann Peniche

Inspired by her experiences in the celebrity spotlight and "borrowing" the title straight from the tabloids, Kari Ann Peniche's debut single, "U and Me and Tiger Makes 3" will be released February 2nd on Los Angeles based HOR Entertainment Group/HOR Records. Co-written with HOR label executives, veteran producers and songwriters, Curt Cuomo and Larry Lee, the track is a contagious pop song that will surely create a sensation buzz both on the internet, at radio and in the clubs. The 3 minute Top-40 radio-ready tune is the culmination of a constant theme in Kari Ann's life, which is all about EMPOWERMENT! HOR Entertainment's Curt Cuomo noted, "Kari Ann and I have been wanting to collaborate for some time on a music project, so It was great fun to work with her on this single. We all feel like we have a real hit on our hands. In fact, we're sure we have a 'Tiger by the Tail' with this one." With the release of "U and Me and Tiger Makes 3" (available on ITunes February 2, 2010 on HOR Records), Kari Ann demonstrates that she is not just another pretty face but in fact a woman with many talents. She has turned the, 'Girl Next Door' image upside down and into the 'Girl Next Door...that your mother warned you about.' Kari Ann's message is about taking control of your life and taking advantage of the opportunities that come your way. Fans can catch Kari Ann on Vh1's "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew."

Kari Ann's father was a professional musician and songwriter who achieved fame in Mexico, and singing was a talent and passion Kari had been anxious to pursue and with a December break in her busy schedule, Kari Ann when into the recording studio to cut a single. Kari Ann notes, "The tabloid headlines about this subject were just too juicy to pass up. I think we came up with a song that everybody can have fun with."

More on Kari Ann: Kari Ann Peniche was born in San Diego, California on March 20, 1984. Following her parents' divorce, Kari Ann and her brothers moved north to Gresham, Oregon, where she spent her adolescence as the typical girl next door.

At the age of 12, and with the support and encouragement of her Mom, Lee Ann, Kari Ann began attending modeling classes. It wasn't long before she began to enter into competitions that lead her to win Miss Oregon Teen USA and Miss United States Teen. With bigger plans and greater aspirations than winning beauty pageants, Kari Ann decided to pose for Playboy (appearing in the November 2004 issue), which launched her into the world of celebrity stardom and controversy. Stripped of her Miss Teen title, Kari Ann parlayed her new found celebrity into hosting Xtreem, a Seattle based TV show.

Kari Ann was cast in Vh1's "Celebrity Sex Rehab" where she became the break out star of that season adding to her controversial image by getting kicked off by Dr. Drew. Kari Ann's star performance lead to being cast in "Celebrity Rehab 3" with Dr. Drew and the yet to be aired "Sober House 2."

Kari Ann is managed by David Weintraub and DWE Talent.