Pauly D | |
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 Pauly D in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Paul Michael DelVecchio Jr. |
| Also known as | DJ Pauly D, Pauly D |
| Born | (1980-07-05)July 5, 1980 (age 44) Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Genres | Dance |
| Occupation(s) | Television personality, DJ |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | G-Note,G-Unit,EMI |
| Website | djpaulyd |
Paul Michael DelVecchio Jr.[1] (born July 5, 1980), known asPauly D andDJ Pauly D,[2] is an American television personality andDJ. He is best known for being a cast member ofMTV's reality showJersey Shore.[3]
In 2011, he made a three-album deal with50 Cent'sG-Unit Records andG-Note Records.[4][5] He is the first of theJersey Shore cast to get his own spin-off show,The Pauly D Project.[6]
DelVecchio was born on July 5, 1980,[1] inProvidence, Rhode Island.[7] He is the son of Donna DiCarlo and Paul D. DelVecchio Sr.[1] He has said that he is of "100% Italian" descent.[8] He has one sister, Vanessa.[9] He began his career as a local DJ under the moniker Pauly D. One of his professional idols wasDJ AM.[10]
DelVecchio was cast in 2009 forJersey Shore. He has stated that him being chosen forJersey Shore had nothing to do with his music, but that they instead sent him aMyspace message after liking his look. After he sent them his number, "The casting directors called me fromLA and they said they wanted to send down a camera crew toRhode Island to film a day in my life. They filmed me at the gym, filmed me tanning and filmed me going to the club. Six months later they said I got on the show. I never really auditioned."[10]
His appearance in the show resulted in popularity with whatTime dubbed "seriously rabid fans."[11] He won the2011 Teen Choice Award for Choice Reality Star: Male. He was a contestant in June 2012 on the Fox show calledThe Choice.[12]
DelVecchio is the first housemate fromJersey Shore to receive his ownspin-off. The show focused on his DJ career as he goes on a tour around America. Filming commenced in 2012.[11] According toTime, "We're guessing Pauly D got the spot [instead ofNicole Polizzi orMichael Sorrentino] because he genuinely seems fun and easy to get along with. He's not known for diva antics like The Situation and doesn't appear a drunken mess at times, like Nicole and Michael do."[11] The show, originally calledDelVecchio was later renamedThe Pauly D Project. It premiered on MTV on March 29, 2012.[6]
In 2018, DelVecchio rejoined theJersey Shore castmates for a sequel series,Jersey Shore: Family Vacation set in Miami.
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In 2010, DelVecchio released a single, "Beat Dat Beat (It's Time To)".[13] He was also nominated for the "America's Best DJ" competition in 2010[14] and 2011.[15]
After numerous rumors, on August 11, 2011, DelVecchio confirmed toXXL that he had signed a three-album deal with50 Cent's labelsG-Unit Records &G-Note Records and that he will also be releasing headphones under the label.[16]
In 2011, DelVecchio announced that he would open forBritney Spears on herFemme Fatale Tour in North America in selected cities.[17]
In July 2012, DelVecchio tweeted thatBig Sean was with him in the studio working on his new album, which will be released in 2013.[needs update]
In August 2012, Wrestling Inc. reported that DelVecchio would be the social media ambassador forSummerSlam.[18]
DelVecchio released the first single of his debut album, called "Back to Love", on January 15, 2012, featuring British singerJay Sean.[19]
In 2016, DelVecchio released a single called "Did You Know" with Tdot illdude.[20]
On April 5, 2019, DelVecchio released his third single called "Silver & Gold" with James Kaye.
In 2016, DelVecchio joined the cast ofFamously Single on theE! network. The show follows eight single celebrities who move in together to examine their romantic problems.[21]
In 2018, he joined the castMarriage Bootcamp: Reality Stars 11 withAubrey O'Day. The couple first met while filmingFamously Single.[22]
In 2019, DelVecchio was part of the cast ofGame of Clones, a dating show where he was looking for aMegan Fox lookalike.[23]
In April 2019, DelVecchio appeared on the MTV reality dating seriesDouble Shot at Love, along withJersey Shore castmateVinny Guadagnino.[24]
In 2020, DelVecchio and Vinny Guadagnino were cast on another MTV reality series,Revenge Prank.[25]
In 2022, DelVecchio served as the official narrator for the reality party-competition seriesAll Star Shore onParamount+.[26]
In October 2013, DelVecchio announced that he was the father of a daughter, Amabella Sophia, born inNew Jersey.[27][28] DelVecchio is in a relationship with Nikki Hall since 2020.[citation needed]
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK [29] | |||||||||||||
| 2012 | "Night of My Life" (featuringDash) | — | TBA | ||||||||||
| 2013 | "Back to Love" (featuringJay Sean) | 113 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | "Silver & Gold" (featuring James Kaye) | — | |||||||||||
| "—" denotes single that did not chart or was not released | |||||||||||||
| Year | Association | Category | Result |
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| 2010 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV: Male Reality Star | Nominated |
| 2011 | Won | ||
| 2012 | Won |
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