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
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
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
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
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
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
If you grew up in the 90’s and failed to recognize the rock group Spinal Tap, don’t worry. The band never existed. Spinal Tap is a fictitious band created for Rob Reiner’s 1984 satirical movie ‘This Is Spinal Tap’. The film stars included actors and comedians Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer. ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ poked fun at... read full bio
Lewis Capaldi is a name you’ll want to remember, or won’t be able to forget because Lewis Capaldi is dominating the music scene just one year into his musical career. Capaldi is a Scottish singer-songwriter and instrumentalist. He learned to play guitar early on at just 9 years old and was singing in pubs by the time he was 12.... read full bio
Leon Bridges is the stage name of American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer Todd Michael Bridges. Bridges is noted for his work in the gospel and soul music genres. "Coming Home" is the song that brought Leon Bridges the most fame. Bridges spent his childhood in Fort Worth, Texas, where he learned to play guitar in a style that would... read full bio
As I Lay Dying is an American metal band from San Diego, California. The band consists of members Tim Lambesis, Jordan Mancino, Phil Sgrosso, Nick Hipa, and Josh Gilbert. They have released six albums, with their most recent being “Awakened” which peaked at number 11 on US Billboard 200. Some of their most popular songs include, “Parallels”, “A Greater Foundation”,... read full bio
Ghost is a Swedish rock band that blends heavy metal, psychedelic rock, and progressive rock to create their distinct sound. With Tobias Forge as the front-man and eight Nameless Ghouls as the backing band, as well as Papa Nihil on saxophone, the group has released four studio albums and one album, along with two EPs. Infestissumam, the band's second album, was... read full bio
Wesley Schultz is an American guitarist and vocalist who is best known for being the guitarist and lead vocalist for the folk-rock band The Lumineers. Schultz was raised in Ramsey, New Jersey, and he later studied at the University of Richmond. Later on in life, Schultz began performing with Jeremiah Fraites and together they began touring under various names before... read full bio
