Carole King is recognized as one of the most talented and successful composers in pop music. Prior to the release of her landmark album Tapestry, which propelled her to superstardom, King had already solidified her position as one of the most successful composers in the genre. Her songs have been covered by a wide range of artists, including the Beatles... read full bio
American actor and stand-up comedian Micah "Katt" Williams. He voiced Money Mike in Friday After Next, Bobby Shaw in My Wife and Kids, A Pimp Named Slickback in The Boondocks, Seamus in Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore, and Lord Have Mercy in Norbit. He also appeared briefly on Wild 'n Out. He performed his own voice in... read full bio
Jon Stewart, winner of Emmy and Grammy awards, is virtually identified with "The Daily Show," a satirical news program broadcast on Comedy Central. He was the previous host of the show before Trevor Noah took over, following Craig Kilborn in that role. In spite of Stewart's assertion that the show was more comedy than news, it quickly established itself as... read full bio
A singer, composer and lyricist of exceptional talent and unmatched influence, Joni Mitchell has crafted an extraordinary body of work spanning more than 40 years and is widely regarded as one of the brightest musical lights of recent generations. Fans, fellow musicians and critics have delighted in an ever-evolving creative journey, with songs both universal and profoundly personal. Her music... read full bio
Singer and actress Diana Ross was part of the Supremes as well as a solo artist, and starred in such films as Lady Sings the Blues and The Wiz. An accomplished performer, Ross began singing in a group with friends Mary Wilson, Florence Ballard, and Barbara Martin as a teenager. Signed to Motown Records by famed record producer and label... read full bio
Madness are a British pop/ska band from Camden Town, London, that formed in 1976. The band continues to perform with their most recognized line-up of seven members, although their line-up has varied slightly over the years. They were one of the most prominent bands of the late-1970s 2 Tone ska revival. Madness achieved most of their success in the early... read full bio
Lil Wayne is a renowned rapper and hip hop recording artist who has made a name for himself in the music industry. Born as Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., he began his musical journey at a young age, joining Cash Money Records at just 9 years old and writing his first rap song at 8. He started off rapping with Lil’... read full bio
Anthony Jeselnik is best known for his performances on the Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump and the Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen. Anthony has performed on Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and was the first ever stand-up comic to appear on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Anthony also wrote for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and received an Emmy... read full bio
Actress and comedian Kate McKinnon is best known for her sketch comedy work as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. For her work she’s been nominated for 11 Emmy Awards and has won 2. Born in Long Island, New York, Kate attended Columbia University and joined the original cast of the Logo Network's Big Gay Sketch Show, where she... read full bio
Brandi Carlile is an alternative country and folk rock singer-songwriter. She has released several albums including: The Story, Give Up the Ghost, Live at Benaroya Hall with the Seattle Symphony, which reached number 14 on the Top Rock Albums chart, The Firewatcher’s Daughter, and most recently, By the Way, I Forgive You. Carlile began her career performing in Seattle music... read full bio
The popular reggaeton duo Wisin and Yandel have made a mark in the musical movement of reggaeton. The Puerto Rican artists, Juan Luis Moreno (Wisin) and Llandel Veguilla (Yandel) began the duo in 1998. The duo began to fall in love with the dancehall music and hit the underground urban music scene running. Wisin & Yandel began to set... read full bio
Without a doubt, one of the most successful musicians is Eros Ramazzotti, whose songs have shaped Italian music history and are heard all over the world. He has sold 70 million CDs, received two billion streams, and nearly two billion views on YouTube. In five of the world's most prestigious arenas—La Maestranza in Seville, followed by Agrigento, Verona, Athens, and Caesarea—he... read full bio
Bring Me The Horizon better known by the acronym BMTH are a British rock band. The group currently consists of vocalist Oliver Sykes, guitarist Lee Malia, bassist Matt Kean, drummer Matt Nicholls, and keyboard player Jordan Fish. Their early music is described as deathcore but over the years they have taken on a more electronic sound. They have released five... read full bio
Born in Oakland, California, Zendaya is an American actor and singer. Her career started out as a kid model for Old Navy, Macy's, and Mervyns. She began her career as a backup dancer before becoming well-known for her portrayal as Rocky Blue in the Disney Channel comedy Shake It Up, which starred Roshon Fegan, Bella Thorne, and Kenton Duty. During... read full bio
An American musician, singer, rapper, composer, and record producer by the name of Michael Kenji Shinoda. He was the group's backup singer while lead vocalist Chester Bennington served as the group's rhythm guitarist, keyboardist, primary songwriter, and producer. He co-founded the rock band Linkin Park in 1996. In 2004, Shinoda started the hip-hop-focused side project Fort Minor. He has also... read full bio
Dillon Francis has broken from the young electronic music dj/producers with a stream of world-class remixes and releases. From his first dubstep release on Play Me Records, the heavy “Take Me High” peaked at No. 13 on the Beatport dubstep chart and was played in full by Rusko in every one of his sets for his current OMG tour. At... read full bio
"July 19th 1947, that's a really big day for the pop-world. On that day in the small town of Twickenham in England, one of the worlds greatest guitarists of all times, Mr Brian May was born. His mother says that he in the beginning wanted to be a surgeon, but Brian himself has no memory of that. But one thing... read full bio
"Flight of the Conchords is a uniquely hilarious comedy duo from New Zealand that includes Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement. The duo is both comedic and musical, and their act became the basis of a BBC radio serious and an American TV series. The duo has recievied awards for their singularly humorous act, having received the award for Best Alternative... read full bio
One of the most successful groove metal bands, Five Finger Death Punch have been a staple of the Billboard charts since their formation. The Los Angeles-based outfit formed around the talents of former U.P.O. guitar player Zoltan Bathory, former W.A.S.P. guitarist Darrell Roberts, vocalist Ivan Moody (Motograter/Ghost Machine), bass player Matt Snell (Anubis Rising), and former W.A.S.P. drummer Jeremy Spencer.... read full bio
Bjork has won four MTV Video Music Awards, five BRIT Awards, one MOJO Award, twenty-five Icelandic Music Awards, and three UK Music Video Awards. She was also honored with the Polar Music Prize from the Royal Swedish Academy of Music, in recognition of her deeply personal music and lyrics, as well as her unique voice. She has been nominated for... read full bio
