Ja Rule began his career in the group Cash Money Click. A few years later he released his debut solo album Venni Vetti Vecci, which was certified Platinum in the US and sold over two million copied worldwide. It charted No. 1 on the US R&B charts and No. 3 on the overall US charts. His next album Rule 3:36... read full bio
A graduate from the famed High School of the Performing Arts in New York, Marlon Wayans, the youngest member of the Wayans family, headed west and became a cast member on the Emmy Award-winning comedy series ""In Living Color."" His feature film credits include a co-starring role in ""Mo' Money"" with brother Damon, and ""Above the Rim"" with Tupac Shakur.... read full bio
Little Feat is one of the last great examples of what used to be the norm in American music, a fusion of a broad span of styles and genres into something utterly distinctive. Feat took California rock, funk, folk, jazz, country, rockabilly and New Orleans swamp boogie, stirred it into a rich gumbo, and has been leading people in... read full bio
Mandy Moore is a singer-songwriter, actress and fashion designer. Moore became famous as a teenager in the late 1990s, after the release of her teen-oriented pop albums So Real, I Wanna Be with You, and Mandy Moore. With the addition of her other albums- Coverage, Wild Hope, and Amanda Leigh- she has sold more than 15 million records worldwide. Moore... read full bio
The enduring L.A. punk band Social Distortion has overcome numerous personnel shifts, the demise of the Los Angeles hardcore scene that spawned them, and the heroin addiction of singer/guitarist/bandleader Mike Ness to achieve a measure mainstream acceptance for their rootsy, hard-hitting punk without compromise. Their music was often described as a punk version of the Rolling Stones. Their self-titled 1990... read full bio
Owl City is an American electronic pop act, fronted by Adam Young. Born and raised in Minnesota, Young developed an early passion for music and began writing songs as a teenager. With his blend of electronic beats, catchy melodies, and introspective lyrics, he quickly found success online and gained a devoted following. Young formed Owl City in 2007, and the act's... read full bio
Inheriting a cross-pollinated love of country and rock & roll from their parents. The Band Perry - siblings Kimberly, Reid, and Neil Perry, say that they bleed the bright red blood of American music. Kimberly strapped on her first Gibson, and fronted her first high school band at age 15, employing Reid, then 10, and Neil, only 8, as her... read full bio
Melding elements of rap, rock, R&B, and funk, New York's Gym Class Heroes have diverse appeal based on their impressive musical dexterity. Often touring with indie rock and pop-punk bands, they don't fit into one genre; the quartet's music is rooted in traditional hip-hop, but features live instruments instead of looped samples or beats. Lyrics are socially conscious with humor... read full bio
The Decemberists are a folk rock band that formed in Portland, Oregon. The band is made up of Colin Meloy (vocals, guitar), Chris Funk (guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, pedal steel guitar), Jenny Conlee (organ, piano, accordion), Nate Query (electric bass, acoustic bass, cello) and John Moen (drums). Named both in reference to the Russian Decembrist Revolt and to the nostalgic vibe... read full bio
The controversial punk rock group Suicidal Tendencies was established in Venice, California, during the start of the 1980s. Mike Muir, the band's leader, was renowned for his frankness and forceful onstage presence. Suicidal Tendencies were first known for their ferocious hardcore music, which developed a devoted fanbase among skateboarders and contributed to the development of the skatepunk subgenre. They eventually... read full bio
With his distinct comedic style and unmistakable charisma, comedian, actor, and writer Rob Riggle has made a lasting impression on the entertainment business. Riggle, who was born and reared in Louisville, Kentucky, has had a stunning rise to stardom. Riggle turned to a career in comedy after serving as a Marine Corps officer. He immediately established himself in the improv and... read full bio
This influential group combines elements of rhythm and blues, matched with an essential mix of hip-hop beats and soulful pop that created the New Jack Swing movement. Guy was originally formed in Harlem by singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Teddy Riley. The members of Guy include Riley and R&B singer-songwriters Aaron Hall and Damien Hall. Their first album quickly established... read full bio
Multi-platinum recording artist Taylor Dayne's newest album, Satisfied, released on her own Intention Music label, is her first studio album in almost ten years. With confidence, maturity, and an indisputably powerful voice, Taylor stands out as one of music's most dynamic artists of all time. Over the course of her career, she has sold more than 75 million albums and... read full bio
Damien Rice released his debut solo album, O, in Ireland in early 2002. In July 2002 O was released in the UK and it received widespread critical acclaim. It reached No. 8 on the UK albums chart, won the Shortlist music prize and generated three top-singles in the UK. In June 2003 O was released in the USA and Europe,... read full bio
Californian indie rock group Young the Giant has won the hearts of music fans all around the world. Amazon.com named their self-titled first album the third-best rock album of the year. The album reached new heights thanks to the group's performance at the MTV Video Music Awards, landing at number 42 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Their debut single,... read full bio
Tom Cochrane is best known for his hit songs ""Life Is a Highway"", ""Lunatic Fringe"" and ""I Wish You Well"". Cochrane fronted the Canadian rock band Red Rider and has won seven Juno Awards. He is a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, an Officer of the Order of Canada, has an Honorary Doctorate from Brandon University and... read full bio
Peter Thiel is an investor and businessman. He made the first outside investment in Facebook, cofounded PayPal, served as its CEO, and saw the company go public. He also cofounded Palantir Technologies, where he currently holds the position of chairman. Early money from him was given to Yelp, LinkedIn, and numerous other firms, many of which were founded by his... read full bio
"Phil Knight, co-founded Nike, Inc., with his former college track coach Bill Bowerman. He earned his MBA from Stanford's business school, Knight returned to the University of Oregon to propose to Bowerman that they go into business selling shoes -- Bowerman would be in charge of design, with Knight taking care of the business end. At first, Bowerman... read full bio
Cheryl is an English singer and television personality who rose to fame after winning a place in the girl group, Girls Aloud. She earned her spot after competing on the series “Popstars: The Rivals”. Girls Aloud released five studio albums, all of which earned platinum certification in the UK. While she was still in the group, Cheryl began working on... read full bio
Perhaps no other director has made an impact on a global scale as the first woman to win the Academy Award, the Directors Guild Award, the BAFTA, and the Critics Choice Award for directing as Kathryn Bigelow. As one of Hollywoods most innovative filmmakers, Bigelow has distinguished herself not only as a pioneer of gender, but as evidenced by her... read full bio
