Chloé Zhao is a Chinese-born filmmaker who has garnered international recognition for her independent films. Born Zhao Ting in 1982, she made her debut in 2015 with Songs My Brothers Taught Me, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival and earned a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature. Her second film, The Rider (2017), also received critical acclaim... read full bio
Known most for his musical group Tame Impala, for which he writes, sings, records and produces the music, Kevin Parker is an Australian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, musician and record producer. Four Tame Impala albums have been released by Parker: Innerspeaker, Lonerism, Currents and The Slow Rush. He has been nominated for four Grammy Awards and has won 13 ARIA Music Awards, two APRA... read full bio
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
PLK publishes "2069," his new conceptual project that was made in real time with his community. PLK has sold one million albums, amassed over 2.5 billion streams, and has been a consistent presence in the top singles and on the radio for years. When the songs are released, they immediately take over the top 10 of the singles list, reiterating... 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
With friend and partner Colin Padalecki, the Texas native has been steadily gaining momentum over the past few years with their popular duo, SURFACES, who were just months away from releasing their third self-produced album, Horizons. The Houston-born musician, however, yearned for the ability to create music only for himself once more, as he'd done for eight hours a day... read full bio
Musica Mexicana singer and songwriter Tito Double P is a charting and best-selling artist. In contrast to his compositions, which frequently combine several musica mexicana genres including corrido, dembow, reggaeton, ranchera, and mariachi with cutting-edge production standards, his sound is entirely rooted in the twenty-first century. Tito has composed a number of successes for his cousin Peso Pluma, including "El Belicon"... read full bio
Since she was a young child, Reneé Rapp has known she was destined to act. When she was cast as Regina George in the Tony-nominated Broadway musical Mean Girls, her career took off. Her role as "Leighton" on Mindy Kaling's popular HBO Max series "The Sex Lives of College Girls" brought her significant attention and appreciation shortly after, from publications... read full bio
Known for their massive stage illusions and record-breaking performances in Europe, the Ehrlich Brothers are a German magic duo consisting of brothers Andreas and Chris Ehrlich. They are now making their debut in the United States. Their well-known "Diamonds – The Mind-Blowing Magic Show" combines humor, personal narrative, and enormous spectacles to accomplish amazing feats like growing trees from seeds... read full bio
Usain St. Leo Bolt, arguably the most naturally talented athlete the world has ever seen, made history at the 2016 Rio Olympics by winning three gold medals in a row, known as the "Triple Triple." Usain's ascent to global fame began at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where he set world records in the 100, 200, and 4x100 meters. At the... 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
Darius Carlos Rucker is an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter who was born on May 13, 1966. He created the rock group Hootie and the Blowfish in 1986 at the University of South Carolina with Mark Bryan, Jim "Soni" Sonefeld, and Dean Felber. He initially rose to recognition as the band's lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist. With Rucker in the... read full bio
Lynyrd Skynyrd is the quintessential American rock and roll band. Anthems like “Sweet Home Alabama”, “Free Bird”, and “Gimme Three Steps” all tell stories like American folklore. Lynyrd Skynyrd is legendary to say the least. They've managed to overcome extreme personal strife and loss to sell over 35 million albums. The band made an album each year between 1973 and... 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
