Editing TLC (group) (section)

===2007–2014: Hiatus and biographical television film===
[[File:Tlc7.jpg|thumb|left|Watkins and Thomas performing at [[Justin Timberlake]]'s October 2009 benefit concert]]
On August 20, 2007, a new greatest hits album was released in the UK called ''[[Crazy Sexy Hits: The Very Best of TLC]]''. The album fared better than previous compilation ''Now & Forever: The Hits'', peaking at number 57 on the [[UK Albums Chart]]. Watkins and Thomas made a special appearance at the [[BET Awards]] on June 24, 2008. They, along with the original members of [[En Vogue]] and [[SWV]], performed in [[Alicia Keys]]'s tribute to girl groups.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bet.com/Specials/BETAwards08/beta_ontv_showrecap.htm|title=Proven Hotness|last=Goodson|first=Dave|publisher=[[BET]]|access-date=May 11, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090210190642/http://www.bet.com/Specials/BETAwards08/beta_ontv_showrecap.htm|archive-date=February 10, 2009|df=mdy-all}}</ref> TLC performed a 13-song set in Japan during the 2009 Springroove music festival on April 4. They also performed their set to the 10,000 audience members at the ''Justin Timberlake and Friends'' benefit concert, held on October 17, 2009, at the [[Mandalay Bay Events Center]] in the [[Las Vegas Valley]], U.S.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.americansuperstarmag.com/news/tlcs-t-boz-and-chilli-reuniting-at-justin-timberlake-and-friends-concert|title=TLC's T-Boz and Chilli Reuniting at Justin Timberlake and Friends Concert|date=August 25, 2009|publisher=American Superstar Magazine|access-date=August 25, 2009|archive-date=April 26, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100426104336/http://www.americansuperstarmag.com/news/tlcs-t-boz-and-chilli-reuniting-at-justin-timberlake-and-friends-concert|url-status=live}}</ref> TLC later performed on the season finale of ''[[American Idol]]'', which aired on May 25, 2011. On May 21, 2023, they performed again on the show for the first time in 11 years, singing a medley of their hits, including "No Scrubs", "Creep", and "Waterfalls",  with contestant Lucy Love.

In 2012, Watkins and Thomas appeared in British pop group [[Stooshe]]'s music video for their cover version of "Waterfalls". It was later included in ''[[Totally T-Boz]]'', a docu-series chronicling Watkins's move to California, health issues, and solo endeavors.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BvFd5JLpxw/ | archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211030/-BvFd5JLpxw| archive-date=2021-10-30|title=Stooshe – Waterfalls (Official Video) | date=October 7, 2012|publisher=YouTube |access-date=May 31, 2013}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Stooshe later performed "Waterfalls" at the 17th annual [[MOBO Awards]] on November 3, 2012, where TLC was honored with Outstanding Contribution to Music.<ref name="London Evening Standard">{{cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/a-touch-of-tlc-at-the-mobo-awards-8273366.html/|title=A touch of TLC at the Mobo Awards|author=London Evening Standard|access-date=November 1, 2012|year=2012|publisher=[[London Evening Standard]]|archive-date=November 4, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104165310/http://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/a-touch-of-tlc-at-the-mobo-awards-8273366.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 23, 2013, TLC received the Legend Award at the 2013 [[MTV Video Music Awards Japan]], at which they also performed a medley of their hit singles. On June 19, 2013, to celebrate their 20th anniversary in the music industry, the group released a Japan-exclusive compilation album titled ''TLC 20: 20th Anniversary Hits'', which includes remastered versions of their old songs; as a gift for their Japanese fans, they also recorded a new version of "Waterfalls", enlisting Japanese singer [[Namie Amuro]] to sing Lopes's part.<ref>{{cite web|title=TLC×安室奈美恵、20周年アルバムで日米ビッグ共演実現|url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/92505|publisher=Natalie.mu|access-date=July 12, 2013|date=June 11, 2013|archive-date=June 15, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615003605/http://natalie.mu/music/news/92505|url-status=live}}</ref> The decision to record with Amuro was raised as an issue by Lopes's family, who felt "betrayed", as they were not informed about the vocal replacement.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes – Family Disappointed In TLC Over New 'Waterfalls'|url=https://www.tmz.com/2013/06/23/lisa-left-eye-tlc-waterfalls-japan-version/|work=TMZ|access-date=July 12, 2013|date=June 23, 2013|archive-date=July 26, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130726060737/http://www.tmz.com/2013/06/23/lisa-left-eye-tlc-waterfalls-japan-version|url-status=live}}</ref> Watkins and Thomas subsequently stated that they had been unable to gain clearance to use Lopes's vocals for the new version of the song, but that Lopes would have approved of having Amuro on the track.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/music/bp/why-no-left-eye-waterfalls-remake-tlc-explains-235919104.html|title=Exclusive: Why No Left Eye on "Waterfalls" Remake? TLC Explains|date=June 27, 2013|access-date=February 20, 2016|archive-date=March 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314222214/https://www.yahoo.com/music/bp/why-no-left-eye-waterfalls-remake-tlc-explains-235919104.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

TLC was featured on "[[Crooked Smile]]", the second single from American rapper [[J. Cole]]'s 2013 album ''[[Born Sinner]]''. It peaked at number 27 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, giving TLC their first top-40 hit in over a decade. The collaboration won the "Impact Track" award at the 2013 [[BET Hip Hop Awards]] and was nominated for [[MTV Video Music Award for Best Video with a Social Message]] at the [[2014 MTV Video Music Awards]]. They also made an appearance at the [[2013 MTV Video Music Awards]], introducing [[Drake (rapper)|Drake]]'s performance.<ref>{{cite web|title=2013 BET Hip Hop Awards: The Complete Winners List|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1715658/bet-hip-hop-awards-2013-winners.jhtml|publisher=MTV.com|access-date=November 16, 2013|archive-date=October 16, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016111413/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1715658/bet-hip-hop-awards-2013-winners.jhtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> TLC signed a new recording contract with [[Epic Records]] and released an American version of the compilation album ''[[20 (TLC album)|20]]'' on October 15, 2013.<ref name="Epic Records">{{cite press release |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/multi-platinum-superstars-tlc-return-with-a-new-album-featuring-brand-new-music-216941591.html |title=Multi-Platinum Superstars TLC Return With A New Album Featuring Brand-New Music |author=Epic Records |author-link=Epic Records |work=[[PR Newswire]] |publisher=PR Newswire |access-date=July 25, 2013 |date=July 25, 2013}}</ref> The album included one new recording, "Meant to Be", written and produced by [[Ne-Yo]].<ref name="Epic Records"/><ref>Caulfield, Keith (10-26-2013). "[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sales-tlcs-20-surge-200-651087 Sales of TLC's '20' Surge 200 Percent After VH1 Biopic Premiere] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828002523/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sales-tlcs-20-surge-200-651087 |date=August 28, 2020 }}". ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]''. Retrieved February 11, 2013.</ref> The song served as the soundtrack for ''[[CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story]]'', a TLC biographical [[telefilm]], which premiered on [[VH1]] on October 21, 2013. Directed by [[Charles Stone III]], the film starred [[Keke Palmer]] as Thomas, [[Lil Mama]] as Lopes, and [[Drew Sidora]] as Watkins. The film uses the newly rearranged songs from ''TLC 20: 20th Anniversary Hits''. The premiere broadcast garnered 4.5 million viewers, a five-year ratings high for VH1.<ref>Andreeva, Nellie (10-22-2013). "[https://deadline.com/2013/10/vh1s-tlc-biopic-draws-4-5-million-viewers-617563/ VH1's TLC Biopic Draws 4.5 Million Viewers] ". ''[[Deadline Hollywood]]''. Retrieved February 11, 2013.</ref> In November 2013, TLC had three albums charting on the ''Billboard'' 200, including ''20'' at number 12, ''CrazySexyCool'' at number 108 and ''Now and Forever: The Hits'' at number 169.

On November 24, 2013, TLC performed a highly anticipated rendition of "Waterfalls" at the 2013 American Music Awards, with Lil Mama delivering Lopes's part, including the rap segment.<ref name="Tom">{{cite web|title=TLC announce first ever Australian tour|url=http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/news/39098/TLC-announce-first-ever-Australian-tour|work=Faster Louder|access-date=April 18, 2014|author=Tom Mann|date=April 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140418051543/http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/news/39098/TLC-announce-first-ever-Australian-tour|archive-date=April 18, 2014|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Subsequently, TLC performed "No Scrubs" with Lil Mama on the ''[[Dancing with the Stars]]'' television show.<ref>{{cite web|title=TLC Perform "No Scrubs" With Lil Mama On 'Dancing With The Stars' [VIDEO]|url=http://theurbandaily.com/2013/11/26/tlc-dancing-with-the-stars/|work=The Urban Daily|publisher=Interactive One|access-date=April 18, 2014|author=Jonathan Hailey|date=November 26, 2013|archive-date=April 12, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140412215332/http://theurbandaily.com/2013/11/26/tlc-dancing-with-the-stars/|url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2014, TLC appeared at VH1's "Super Bowl Concert Series" performing at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.<ref>{{cite web|title=TLC Bring The "Red Light Special" For VH1's "Super Bowl Blitz" Concert Series (VIDEO)|url=http://globalgrind.com/2014/01/31/tlc-vh1s-super-bowl-blitz-concert-series-video/|work=Global Grind|publisher=Global Grind © and ™ GlobalGrind.com|access-date=April 18, 2014|author=Brittany Lewis|date=January 31, 2014|archive-date=March 7, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140307014908/http://globalgrind.com/2014/01/31/tlc-vh1s-super-bowl-blitz-concert-series-video/|url-status=live}}</ref> TLC announced the first Australian tour of their career in April 2014, consisting of shows in Sydney, [[Brisbane]], Melbourne, and [[Perth]]. The group performed a set of their hits, including visual and vocal representation of Lopes for the performance.<ref name="Tom"/> On December 12, 2014, TLC released a new Christmas song titled "Gift Wrapped Kiss".