In an era saturated with upstart MCs all vying for the coveted status of ���next big thing�۝, the story of North Carolina native J. Cole (born Jermaine Cole) is a refreshing exception to the quick route for fame and success. The first artist signed to Jay-Z�۪s new Roc Nation label, Cole made himself notable through a scholarly approach to the... read full bio

Ja Rule began his career in the group Cash Money Click and debuted in 1999 with Venni Vetti Vecci and its single Holla Holla.' Ja Rule had several hits that made the top 20 of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, including "Between Me and You" with Christina Millian, "I'm Real (Murder Remix)" with Jennifer Lopez, "Always on Time" and... read full bio

British pop and jazz-pop singer-songwriter, Jamie Cullum, is primarily a vocalist/pianist although he also accompanies himself on other instruments, including guitar and drums. Dubbed a one-man British invasion, he is an international crossover success. Cullum performs in a wide range of styles and is generally regarded as a crossover artist with his musical roots firmly based in jazz. He draws... read full bio

Restaurants and cooking are in Jamie Oliver's blood, having grown up around the successful pub/restaurant owned and operated by his parents in Cambridge, England. At 8, Jamie was peeling potatoes and podding peas with the rest of The Cricketers staff and by 11, he could julienne vegetables as fast as any of them. At 16, Jamie completed his formal training... read full bio

Recording artist, Jann Arden continues to be one of Canada's most talented songwriters and performers. With 9 CDs, 17 top ten singles, a substantial collection of industry related awards and honors, a star on Canada's Walk of Fame, acting, writing and charity work, Arden is truly an entertainment icon.... read full bio

Songs from Crazy Heart and More. After winning the Academy Award for his performance as Bad Blake" in Crazy Heart, Jeff Bridges is now performing live to critical and popular acclaim. Best known for his 30+ years as an actor and filmmaker, Jeff has also made a name for himself in the recording industry on his new self-titled album... read full bio

Jeff Dunham is a ventriloquist whose tremendous talent and skill make him a master of his craft. His puppets come to life and portray characters with intense and colorful personalities. For his appearance in The Cabaret Theatre, Dunham will bring along his sidekick Peanut who will entertain and fascinate the audience. Peanut is a self-described comic genius who possesses unending... read full bio

Jeff Goldblum is an American actor. His career began in the mid-1970s and since then he has appeared in major box-office successes including Jurassic Park (two films), Independence Day, and The Fly. From 2009 to mid-2010 he starred as Detective Zach Nichols on the USA Network's crime drama series Law & Order: Criminal Intent.... read full bio

An American actress, singer and model. She first gained notice as one of the finalists on the third season of American Idol. She went on to star in the motion picture "Dreamgirls" for which she has won numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA and a SAG Award. She... read full bio

Jennifer Love Hewitt began her acting career as a child by appearing in television commercials and the Disney Channel series Kids Incorporated. She rose to fame in her roles in the Fox series Party of Five, as Sarah Reeves, and films I Know What You Did Last Summer and its sequel, as Julie James. As a singer, Hewitt has been... read full bio

Jeremy Irons began his acting career on stage in 1969, and had since appeared in many London theatre productions including The Winter's Tale, Macbeth, Much Ado About Nothing, The Taming of the Shrew, and Richard II. In 1984, he made his Broadway debut in Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing and received a Tony Award for Best Actor. Irons' first major... read full bio

Jessica Alba began her television and movie appearances at age 13 in Camp Nowhere and The Secret World of Alex Mack (1994). Alba rose to prominence as the lead actress in the television series Dark Angel (2000-2002). Alba later appeared in various films including Honey (2003), Sin City (2005), Fantastic Four (2005), Into the Blue (2005), Fantastic Four: Rise of... read full bio

With a career that has spanned thirty-five years and six Academy Award nominations, Jessica Lange may be most notable for her performances in Frances, Tootsie, Sweet Dreams, Blue Sky, and Grey Gardens. Her performance in the film, Frances, was highly lauded and earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. She received two Academy Award nominations that... read full bio

A true dramatic soprano with a majestic stage presence, Jessye Norman is associated in particular with the roles of A ¯da, Cassandre, Alceste, and Leonora. Norman is known for the direct and emotionally expressive qualities of her singing and for her formidable intellectual understanding of the music and its style, as well as first-rate musicianship. According to Curt Sanburn in Life,... read full bio

Jewel made her mark as a singer and songwriter with her 1995 debut album, Pieces of You, which featured the hit songs "Who Will Save Your Soul" and "You Were Meant For Me." Jewel Kilcher was raised in rural Alaska and moved to southern California in the early 1990s. Jewel lived in a van and sang in coffeehouses, gaining a... read full bio

Jimmie Kenneth Johnson, nicknamed "Superman" by fellow driver Mark Martin, is an American stock car racer from El Cajon, California. Johnson started his NASCAR career in 1996 and currently drives the 48 Lowe's / Kobalt Tools Chevrolet Impala co-owned by Rick Hendrick and his teammate Jeff Gordon operated by Hendrick Motorsports. Johnson is a four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion,... read full bio

As host and executive producer of the late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live," Jimmy Kimmel is a busy man. Like most talk shows, "Jimmy Kimmel Live" features celebrity guests, comedy bits and live music. Unlike most talk shows, it also features Jimmy's family. Kimmel was also the host of "Set for Life." He co-created and executive-produces the hit MTV2 series'... read full bio

Jimmy Page began his career as a studio session guitarist in London and was subsequently a member of The Yardbirds from 1966 to 1968, after which he founded the English rock band Led Zeppelin. Jimmy Page was ranked #2 in Gibson's list of Top 50 Guitarists of All Time" and #4 on Classic Rock Magazine's "100 Wildest Guitar Heroes". Page... read full bio

Jimmy Smits is an American actor. Smits is perhaps best known for his roles as attorney Victor Sifuentes on the 1980s legal drama L.A. Law, as NYPD Detective Bobby Simone on the 1990s police drama NYPD Blue, and as U.S. Congressman (and later President of the United States) Matt Santos on The West Wing. He is also notable for his... read full bio

One of the most remarkable female opera singers of the 20th century, Joan Sutherland, was noted for her contribution in the renaissance of the bel canto repertoire from the late 1950s through to the 1980s. She possessed a voice of beauty and power, combining extraordinary agility, accurate intonation, a splendid trill and a tremendous upper register. Luciano Pavarotti once called... read full bio