Alecia Moore (born Alecia Beth Moore on September 8, 1979), known professionally as Pink (often stylized as P!nk), is an American singer-songwriter who gained prominence in 2000.
Pink released her first record, the R&B-based Can't Take Me Home, in 2000 via LaFace Records. Her pop rock-based second studio album, M!ssundaztood, was released in 2001 and is her biggest seller to date, shifting over 5 million units in the US.
2003's Try This, her third album, failed to match the success of M!ssundaztood. After taking a break, Pink released her fourth studio album, I'm Not Dead, which has been successful worldwide. Pink has so far sold over twenty-three million albums
Pink dyes her hair frequently (usually colors such as pink, red and black), but she is a natural blonde. On The Ellen DeGeneres Show she revealed that there are real diamonds attached to her teeth. According to her, her dog's name is "Fucquerer" (pronounced "Fucker") which she revealed in a live broadcast for MuchMusic in 2003, forcing broadcasters to censor the name in subsequent showings. She later said on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross that her father adopted this puppy and changed its name to Fred, saying "He's a much happier dog." Elvis, one of Pink's other dogs, drowned in Pink's backyard pool in January 2007.
Pink married motocross racer Carey Hart in Costa Rica on January 7, 2006 at sunset. She proposed to him in 2005 by holding up a sign for him to see during one of his races in Mammoth Lakes California. Before she began her relationship with Hart, she was rumored to have dated Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee.
Pink, who follows a strict vegetarian lifestyle, is a prominent campaigner for PETA, contributing her voice towards causes such as KFC's alleged poor treatment of chickens. She sent a letter to Prince William, criticizing the Royal Guards' use of bearskin for their headwear. In November 2006 Pink mentioned in the News of the World that she was disgusted with fellow singer Beyoncé for wearing fur. Pink, in conjunction with PETA, recently criticized the Australian wool industry over its use of mulesing. In January 2006 - 2008 Pink stated that she had been misled by PETA about mulesing and that she had not done enough research before lending her name to the campaign.
Her campaigning has led to a headlining concert in Cardiff, Wales on 21st August which is PAW (Party for Animals Worldwide). This highlights her involvement with animal cruelty problems.