French singer, model, and actress Vanessa Chantal Paradis originally became well-known at the age of 14 with her single "Joe le taxi" in 1987. Her singing and acting prowess led to her receiving multiple accolades, including the Prix Romy Schneider and the César Award for Most Promising Actress for her part in Noce Blanche. She proceeded to create waves in... read full bio
Reggie Watts, a gifted musician and comedian, and John Tejada, a DJ and producer of electronic music, make up the dynamic musical combo Wajatta. Their unusual name, wa-HA-ta, is a mashup of their last names. The duo describes their music as electronic dance music with influences from New York hip-hop, Chicago house, Detroit techno, and the 1970s. The band's most... read full bio
David Suh is a well-known photographer who is noted for his unique style and commitment to capturing human emotion and expression. He was born and reared in South Korea, where he developed an early interest in photography. He traveled to the United States after graduating from high school to pursue his passion for photography. David's work has appeared in a variety... read full bio
English director Edgar Wright is renowned for his humorous and upbeat genre movies. His birthday is April 18, 1974. Prior to helming A Fistful of Fingers, his debut movie, Wright began producing independent short films. Together with David Walliams, he co-created and directed the comedy series Asylum in 1996. Before directing the cult sitcom Spaced (1999–2001), starring Simon Pegg and... read full bio
With her captivating live performances and infectious tunes, Japanese singer LiSA is overcoming barriers of language and genre. She has been dubbed the "rock heroine" of J-Pop by the media. She rose to fame as a vocalist for the anime series "Angel Beats!" and has subsequently performed theme songs for several beloved shows and movies, including "Fate/Zero," "Sword Art Online"... read full bio
Although the members of Brand New cut their teeth in various hardcore bands, the group took a more melodic approach to its own work, embracing punk-pop on the debut album Your Favorite Weapon and incorporating aspects of indie rock during future projects. Formed in Long Island, NY, the band took shape around the talents of drummer Brian Lane, vocalist/guitarist Jesse... read full bio
The Imperial Circus has toured the world and performed in several television specials. The Imperial Circus currently has five touring divisions and features performers from Beijing and other cities in China along with special guests from Russia and France. Their performance has a long history with a distinct national style, evolving from the Chinese peoples' everyday life and working experience.... read full bio
Jamie Foxx is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and singer. As an actor, his work in the film Ray earned him the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Actor as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a musical/comedy. He is also a Grammy Award winning musician, producing two albums which have charted highly on the... read full bio
One of the most gifted and surprising stand-up comedians working today is Gabriel Iglesias. One of the biggest names among Latino comedians is this humorous dude. Iglesias is well recognized for his flawless character impressions, silly sound effects, and storytelling skills that shed light on a variety of personal concerns. He is a must-see act due to his beautifully animated... read full bio
Halle Berry is an Academy Award-winning actress and former model. Before making it onto the big screen, Halle started off modeling and entered several beauty pageants, including the Miss USA Pageant. Her beauty established an extensive career working as a Revlon spokesmodel and landed her as No.1 FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll. Halle’s acting career has also... read full bio
Bryan Adams is a Canadian rock singer-songwriter and photographer. Adams was first nominated at the 28th Grammy Awards for Reckless and “It's Only Love”. “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You”, which was featured in the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves earned him a Grammy for ‘Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media’.... read full bio
"As his career grew, David Byrne went from playing CBGB to Carnegie Hall. He asks: Does the venue make the music From outdoor drumming to Wagnerian operas to arena rock, he explores how context has pushed musical innovation. ... read full bio
An accomplished Canadian singer and songwriter is Nelly Kim Furtado ComIH. Furtado is one of the most popular Canadian artists, with over 40 million records sold worldwide. She is well renowned for her musical variety and interest in trying different genres. She originally rose to stardom with her trip-hop-influenced debut album, "Whoa, Nelly!" (2000), which was both critically and commercially... read full bio
Howard Schultz is an American businessman who was CEO of Starbucks of several years as well as it’s executive chairman for a year. He has been a former owner of the Seattle SuperSonics, was a member of Board of Directors at Square, Inc., and was also co-founder of Maveron. Schultz graduated from Northern Michigan University with a Bachelor’s degree in... read full bio
Given his many honors and achievements, Slash is regarded as one of the greatest rock guitarists in history, a label he richly deserves. His 2007 induction into Hollywood's RockWalk, which he shares with his heroes Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix, is one important honor. His notoriety soared as a founding member of the renowned rock band Guns N' Roses, where... read full bio
Mindy Kaling is an actress, comedian, writer and producer. She is best known for her portrayal of Kelly Kapoor on NBC’s sitcom The Office, for which she was the executive producer and director for several episodes. Mindy Kaling adds creating and starring as Mindy Lahiri in the FOX sitcom The Mindy Project to her credit. She is also a co-executive... read full bio
The meteoric success of 2CELLOS started when former cello rivals Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser joined forces. They uploaded a unique cello version of Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson onto YouTube. Within just a few weeks, their video became a huge viral sensation, and to date has received over 25 million views. 2CELLOS has since uploaded dozens of other cover... read full bio
In many ways, Alice in Chains was the definitive heavy metal band of the early '90s, known for their unique vocal style. Drawing equally from the heavy riffing of post-Van Halen metal and the gloomy strains of post-punk, the band developed a bleak, nihilistic sound that balanced grinding hard rock with subtly textured acoustic numbers. They are hard enough for... read full bio
Avril Lavigne broke onto the music scene with her debut album, Let Go, released when she was just 17. Let Go made Lavigne the youngest female soloist to reach #1 in the UK, and the album was certified four-times Platinum by the RIAA. Over 16 million copies had been sold worldwide, more than 6 million of which were sold in... read full bio
Norwegian boys Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen, and Pål Waaktaar-Savoy make up A-ha, the iconic face of synth pop. Their debut album, Hunting High and Low, peaked at number 1 in Norway, number 2 in the UK, and number 15 in the US and earned them a Grammy for Best New Artist. The album spawned two number one singles with “The... read full bio
