Pet Shop Boys were formed in 1981 by ex-Smash Hits editor Neil Tennant (vocals) and Chris Lowe (music). Since 1985, the group has had four number one singles in England and five Top Ten hits in America: ""West End Girls"" (#1 in the States and eight other countries), ""Always On My Mind,"" ""It's A Sin,"" the highly ironic '80s anthem... read full bio
Passion Pit is an electropop band from Cambridge, Massachusetts. All of the band members, with the exception of the singer, attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston. The band's first full-length studio album is titled Manners. Manners features; “The Reeling”, the first single to be released from the album, along with “Little Secrets”, the third single to be released,... read full bio
Already a superstar in her native Spain, Penelope Cruz is a star renowned in America and the world. First introduced to American audiences in the Spanish films, Jamon, Jamon and Belle Epoque, she later starred in her first English language film, Hi-Lo Country, for director Stephen Frears and opposite Woody Harrelson, Patricia Arquette and Billy Crudup. She starred in All... read full bio
Acclaimed hard/alternative rock band Papa Roach got its first big break with its album Infest, which would go on to be certified Triple Platinum. Other highly successful albums released by Papa Roach include Getting Away with Murder (certified platinum), Lovehatetragedy (certified gold), Time for Annihilation, The Connection, The Paramour Sessions, F.E.A.R., Crooked Teeth, and Metamorphosis. Some of the band’s most... read full bio
Phoebe Bridgers is an American indie-rock musician based out of Los Angeles, California, who is best known for her solo work as well as her work with groups Boygenius and Better Oblivion Community Center. Bridgers was born in Ukiah, California, and she has studied vocal jazz at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Bridgers began her musical career... read full bio
Paris Hilton is an American television personality, socialite, model, singer, and businesswoman. She is the great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, and niece of Kim and Kyle Richards. Hilton started to gain popularity with the release of her reality show “The Simple Life” and her known catchphrase “That’s Hot”. She has gone on to have a few of her own reality series,... read full bio
Priyanka Chopra is an Indian actress, singer, film producer, philanthropist, model, and winner of Miss World 2000. She was born in India and lived in the United States for a few years as a teenager to study. During her time in the US she became interested in and performed in theatre productions and studied music, singing, and dance. Upon returning... read full bio
Pedro Capo is a Puerto Rican latin pop musician, singer-songwriter and actor from Santurce, Puerto Rico. He is the grandson of Puerto Rican singer Bobby Capo and Irma Nydia Vazquez who has previously been Miss Puerto Rico. Capo started playing the guitar at a young age and later became the lead singer of the group Marka Registrada. Capo studied at... read full bio
Polo G, born Taurus Tremani Bartlett, is an American rapper and songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. He rose to prominence in the late 2010s with his distinctive and melodic style of rapping, which draws upon his experiences growing up in one of Chicago's toughest neighborhoods. Polo G's music often reflects the hardships and struggles he faced in his upbringing, touching on themes... read full bio
PJ Harvey, born in Yeovil, United Kingdom and raised in nearby Corscombe (Dorset), is an English singer-songwriter. She has recorded as a solo artist under the name PJ Harvey, but she began her career as part of a trio (with drummer Rob Ellis and bassist Steve Vaughan), also named PJ Harvey. Early material released by the trio on Dry,... read full bio
The creative electronic music producer behind Pretty Lights, which has received over 1.9 million free album downloads to date and an average of 20,000 paid iTunes downloads per month, is Derek Vincent Smith. Over a strong as you like hip hop foundation, the music of Pretty Lights is layered with gloriously huge synth riffs and tons of chopped-up samples. The... read full bio
Poison is a glam metal band from Los Angeles. Formed by drummer Rikki Rockett and singer Bret Michaels. They started out in Pennsylvania in the early 80s. Their first band together was called the Spectres. They left the Spectres and started Paris with bassist Bobby Dall. They then moved to Los Angeles, where they parted ways with guitarist Matt Smith.... read full bio
Paolo Nutini is a Scottish singer and songwriter from Paisley. Nutini's debut album, These Streets, peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart. Its follow-up, Sunny Side Up, debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart. Both albums have been certified quintuple platinum by the British Phonographic Industry. After 5 years, Nutini released his third studio album, Caustic... read full bio
Porcupine Tree got its start in 1987 in Steven Wilson’s home studio, playing psychedelic, experimental, and progress music. At the same time, Steven was playing in a band called NO-MAN, alongside singer Tim Bowness and Ben Coleman on the violin. In fact, Porcupine Tree started with Steven and his friend Malcolm Stocks as almost a joke, complete with a fictional... read full bio
Pesado is an alliance of regional Mexican music, also known as banda music or northern (having emerged in northern Mexico). They are considered to be one of the groups who launched a new generation of this type of music, giving it a freshness that has been largely accepted in Mexico and the United States, and opening doors to new groups... read full bio
Algernod Lanier Washington, better know by his stage name Plies, is an American rapper. His debut album The Real Testament entered the Billboard 200 chart at number two. Plies debut album has been certified Gold by the RIAA. Washington was a wide receiver on the football team of Miami University in Ohio in 1996 and 1997 before he became... read full bio
There are but a handful of young, solo artists who dare to tackle the challenge of performing bachata music at the international level. There are fewer still who embody the charisma and talent to make the genre their own in a way that nobody has before. In a relatively short time, Prince Royce has done just that and then some... read full bio
Pentatonix is an American a cappella group that rose to prominence in 2011, following their win on the third season of NBC's "The Sing-Off". Formed in Arlington, Texas in 2011, the group consists of vocalists Scott Hoying, Kirstin Maldonado, Mitch Grassi, Kevin Olusola, and Matt Sallee. Their music is characterized by their intricate harmonies, beatboxing, and innovative arrangements, and they... read full bio
Paul Hogan became a worldwide success with his irresistible comic performance in Crocodile Dundee, which he created and co-wrote. It earned him a Golden Globe for Best Actor as well as an Oscar (nomination for Best Screenplay). The versatile actor got his start in Australian television in a recurring role as comic relief on “A Current Affair.” An expanded version... read full bio
Paul Kelly is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter. His career has spanned over thirty years, making Kelly a master of his craft. Kelly has been inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame and given a position as an officer of the Order of Australia for his service in the performing arts industry. Kelly holds true to his national identity, and... read full bio
