Adam Lambert stepped into the national spotlight in 2009, after he became a finalist on the eighth season of the reality television competition, American Idol. His performance of the song Mad World earned a standing ovation from the show's harshest critic, Simon Cowell. Adam Lambert's vocal range, along with his jet-black hair and heavy mascara, earned him comparisons to glam... read full bio

Adam Sandler, born in Brooklyn, NY, is an American actor, comedian, singer, screenwriter, musician, and film producer. After becoming a Saturday Night Live cast member, Sandler went on to star in several Hollywood feature films that accumilated over $100 million at the box office. He is best known for his comedic roles, such as in the films "Billy Madison" (1995),... read full bio

Adrien Brody's Best Actor Oscar win in 2002 for his performance in Roman Polanski's The Pianist made him the youngest Best Actor recipient in history. His portrayal of Wladyslaw Szpilman also earned him Best Actor nominations from the Golden Globes, the Screen Actors Guild, and BAFTA. After The Pianist Brody appeared in four very different movies. In Dummy he portrayed... read full bio

An eight-time Grammy winner and inductee into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Al Green has been thrilling audiences the world over with his emotive blend of gospel and R&B for close to three decades now. His hit singles include: Tired of Being Alone," "Look What You Done For Me," "I'm Still In Love With You," "Call Me," "Here... read full bio

Alan Greenspan is an American economist who served as Chairman of the Federal Reserve of the United States from 1987 to 2006. He currently works as a private advisor and provides consulting for firms through his company, Greenspan Associates LLC. First appointed Federal Reserve chairman by President Ronald Reagan in August 1987, he was reappointed at successive four-year intervals until... read full bio

Alan Rickman is a renowned stage actor in modern and classical productions and a former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Rickman is known for his performances in film as Hans Gruber in Die Hard, as Severus Snape in the Harry Potter film series, as Eamon de Valera in Michael Collins, and as Metatron in Dogma. He is also known... read full bio

A dozen years after the breakthrough debut of Jagged Little Pill, an album which earned four Grammys, sold 30 million records. Alanis Morissette remains not only an enduringly popular artist, but one whose success stems from a fierce commitment to authenticity and, to an equal extent, vulnerability. Both of these traits enable her to climb to new ground on her... read full bio

Alec Baldwin is an out-spoken supporter of various causes related to public policy, including environmentalism, the government's support of the arts, campaign finance reform, animal rights and gun control. He serves on the board of directors of the East Hampton Daycare Center, People For American Way and NYU Tisch School of the Arts Dean's Council. He is on the advisory... read full bio

Alejandro Fernandez is an extremely popular Latin Grammy-winning Mexican singer. Nicknamed as "El Potrillo" (The Colt) by the media and his fans, he has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. Alejandro is the son of the legendary ranchera singer Vicente Fernandez. He originally specialized in traditional, earthy forms of Mexican folk music, such as mariachi and ranchera. However, his more... read full bio

Alison Krauss is an American bluegrass-country singer, songwriter and fiddler. She signed with Rounder Records in 1985 and released her first solo album in 1987. She was invited to join the band with which she still performs, Alison Krauss and Union Station (AKUS), and later released her first album with them as a group in 1989. She has released eleven... read full bio

The All-American Rejects are a Stillwater, Oklahoma based band whose incomparable sound fuses modern power pop music with drum loops, rock guitar and infectious melodies and harmonies. The All-American Rejects achieved mainstream success with their debut album, which spawned the hit single Swing, Swing" and was certified platinum by the RIAA. The band's second album, Move Along produced... read full bio

The story of the Allman Brothers Band is one of triumph, tragedy, redemption, dissolution, and a new redemption. They've gone from being America's single most influential band to a has-been group trading on past glories, to reach the 21st century as one of the most respected rock acts of their era. The Allman Brothers Band was the most influential... read full bio

Amanda Marshall started her musical career early, singing in choir and playing in the band , as well as playing the guitar. Marshall knew she wanted to be a performer; at the age of 17, the Toronto native went to see fellow Canadian musician Jeff Healey at a nearby club. After meeting him, Healey agreed to play an open mic... read full bio

Angelina Jolie (born Angelina Jolie Voight on June 4, 1975) is an American film actor and a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Refugee Agency. She has been cited as one of the world's most beautiful women and her off-screen life is widely reported. Jolie has received three Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and an Academy Award.... read full bio

Annette Bening's break-through role in The Grifters was followed with critically acclaimed roles in films such as Bugsy and American Beauty. In 1992, she married American actor and director Warren Beatty, with whom she has four children. Her 2010 film, The Kids Are Alright" was her most critically acclaimed performance since American Beauty, with several reviewers noting that she "deserves... read full bio

She is known the world over by her first name and as the undisputed, reigning Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin is peerless. This recipient of a Presidential Medal Of Freedom honor (the U.S.A.'s highest honor), 17 Grammy Awards (and counting), a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and a Grammy Living Legend Award. She has received countless international and national awards and... read full bio

Blessed with what the New York Times described as a beautiful countertenor, singer Art Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel. Art Garfunkel united with Paul Simon for the highly successful Old Friends reunion tour, which received rave reviews. Art Garfunkel has also enjoyed... read full bio

Avril Lavigne broke onto the music scene with her debut album, Let Go, released when she was just 17. Let Go made Lavigne the youngest female soloist to reach #1 in the UK, and the album was certified four-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. As of 2009, over 16 million copies had been sold worldwide, more than... read full bio