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
The Black Crowes are a blues-oriented hard rock jam band formed 1989 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States that has sold over 15 million albums and were hailed by Melody Maker as “The Most Rock N’ Roll Rock N’ Roll Band In The World” The band has toured with acts such as Aerosmith, ZZ Top, Jimmy Page, Tom Petty And The... read full bio
Bryan Ferry is known for his suave manner, glamorous image, seductive music and wistful vocal style. Ferry came to public prominence in the early 1970s as lead vocalist and principal songwriter for Roxy Music, which enjoyed a highly successful career with three number one albums and ten singles entering the top ten charts in the United Kingdom. He continues to... read full bio
Tyler Perry is an American actor, director, playwright, screenwriter, producer, and author. Already a successful artist in Southern theatre, Perry began to make national celebrity status in 2005 with the release of his first movie, Diary of a Mad Black Woman. In 2009, Perry was ranked by Forbes magazine as the sixth highest-paid man in Hollywood. As of July 2009,... read full bio
Film, theater and television actor Kevin Spacey has built a reputable name amongst actors. He has been recognized for delivering captivating performances in hit movies such as American Beauty, The Usual Suspects and Se7en. He earned an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for American Beauty and won an Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for... read full bio
Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood make up the country music trio Lady Antebellum. The band's adventure began in Nashville, Tennessee, the home of country music, in 2006. The group quickly produced their first self-titled debut album, which was published in 2008. The Billboard Hot Country Songs chart showed that their single, "Love Don't Live Here," peaked at number... read full bio
American rock band Incubus got their start as a high school band and grew to be a major success in the industry. The band was formed during their days at Calabasas High School and started performing in Southern California. Incubus released several singles and reached multi-platinum sales. Their third studio album, Make Yourself, earned the band mainstream recognition. Incubus... 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
One of rock‘n’ roll’s true originators, the Steve Miller Band has sold over 25 million albums since debuting with Children of the Future and Sailor, and is still a mainstay of the summer concert season. Steve Miller's career is made up of two distinct stages: the first as one of the top San Francisco blues-rockers and the second as one... read full bio
American nu metal band Korn, also spelled Kon, was founded in Bakersfield, California, in 1993. Jonathan Davis, James Shaffer, Reginald Arvizu, Ray Luzier, and Brian Welch make up the current lineup of the band. The group was first created as an L.A.P.D. expansion. They have worked with artists like Ice Cube, Tre Hardson from The Pharcyde, Chino Moreno of the... read full bio
Jazmine Sullivan is a Grammy-nominated RnB artist who made a splash with her debut album "Fearless." The album topped the Billboard Top RnB/Hip-Hop Albums chart and spawned three top 10 singles: "Need You Bad," "Bust Your Windows," and "Lions, Tigers and Bears." Sullivan co-wrote all of the songs on the album, showcasing her powerful vocals and unique storytelling abilities. Her... read full bio
Formed in Los Angeles, California in 1991, rock/metal band Tenacious D is composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jack Black and lead guitarist and vocalist Kyle Gass. Black and Gass met in while both were members of the Los Angeles-based theater troupe, The Actors' Gang. The band first gained major popularity in the late 90s when they starred in their... 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
Saweetie is an American rapper and singer-songwriter who is best known for her debut single “Icy Girl.” Saweetie was born in Hayward, California, and she began writing music when she was only 13 years old. After graduating from high school, Saweetie went on to earn her degree in communications and business from University of Southern California. After earning her college... read full bio
Rock group Shinedown was founded in 2002 by Brent Smith (vocals), Brad Stewart (bass), Jasin Todd (guitar), and Barry Kerch in Jacksonville, Florida (drums). Smith and Kerch, the only two surviving original members, are currently on the band's lineup, along with Zach Myers on guitar and Eric Bass on bass and piano. Shinedown has produced four studio albums, including "Leave a... 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
The Chemical Brothers are a British electronic music duo comprising Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons, who met at the University of Manchester, England, United Kingdom in 1992. Initially they called themselves “The Dust Brothers.” They changed their name in 1995 given the preexisting American production duo “The Dust Brothers,” their burgeoning popularity and the threat of legal action from the... read full bio
marc jacobs (born april 9, 1963) is an american fashion designer. he is the head designer for marc jacobs, as well as marc by marc jacobs, a diffusion line, with over 200 retail stores in 80 countries.he was the creative director of the french design house louis vuitton from 1997 to 2013. jacobs was on time magazine's ""2010 time 100""... read full bio
Seth MacFarlane began drawing cartoons at age 2, and his comic strip ""Walter Crouton"" was published in his local newspaper by the time he was 8. He attended high school at Kent School in Connecticut, and went on to study animation. MacFarlane got a job at Hanna-Barbera Productions when a professor sent his thesis film, ""Life of Larry"" (a... read full bio
Aaron Sorkin is a renowned American playwright, screenwriter, producer, and director who is widely known for his work in the film and television industries. He grew up in Scarsdale, a suburb of New York City, where he developed a keen interest in drama and theater during high school. After completing his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater from Syracuse University,... read full bio
