Academy Award nominations, and won the Academy Award for Best Actress for The Reader. Raised in Berkshire, Winslet studied drama from childhood, and began her career in British television in 1991. Kate Winslet achieved recognition for her subsequent work in a supporting role in Sense and Sensibility and for her leading role in Titanic, the highest grossing film for more... read full bio

Kathleen Battles lyric soprano voice and unique artistry have captivated audiences around the world, making her one of the most acclaimed singers of her time. Her latest recording brings together the best of her recent recordings, embracing a repertoire that includes opera, Baroque, jazz, spirituals and an excerpt from Vangelis Mythodea. Kathleen has appeared on the stages of the worlds... read full bio

Kathy Bates has been honored numerous times for her work on stage, screen and television. She won an Academy Award® and a Golden Globe for her portrayal of obsessed fan Annie Wilkes in Rob Reiner's 1990 hit Misery, based on Stephen King's novel. In 1999, she received Oscar®, Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations and won a Screen Actors Guild (SAG)... read full bio

Known just as much for his permed hair as he is for his animated performances and quick wit, comedian Katt Williams has been making his mark in Hollywood for over 10 years. Beginning his career at an age when most teenagers are seeking their driver's license, the young comic quickly discovered that he had a gift for making people... read full bio

Kelly Ripa acquired her first major acting job as Hayley Vaughan on the soap opera All My Children. Ripa was selected to work alongside Regis Philbin for the long-running talk show Live with Regis and Kelly, replacing Kathie Lee Gifford. Ripa was on double duty, but the following year in 2002, Ripa left All My Children. She co-starred (with Faith... read full bio

Kenny G, is an American saxophonist whose fourth album Duotones brought him to fame in 1986. Kenny's main instrument is the soprano saxophone, but he also plays the alto and tenor sax on occasion. He has released many solo albums and collaborated with various artists including Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Natalie Cole, Steve Miller, and Aretha Franklin. Influenced by the... read full bio

This former salesman must have a true knack for comedy, or a stroke of luck playing in his favor. Many might favor that it's a definite knack. Not so long ago Kevin Hart was selling shoes in Philadelphia when he decided to try his hand at comedy. After winning a few local amateur comedy contests, Hart kissed the shoe store... read full bio

Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, better known by his stage name Kid Cudi (pronounced /??k�?d "k�?di/), sometimes stylized as KiD CuDi, is a Grammy nominated American rapper and singer. He first gained major attention after the release of his debut mixtape A Kid Named Cudi. In 2009, his single Day 'n' Nite" reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot... read full bio

Kiefer Sutherland is the star of the TV series 24. The show, with Sutherland as counter-terrorism expert Jack Bauer, broke convention by having each hour-long episode represent an hour in Bauer's day. Sutherland's success on television came after a respectable 15 years in the movies: Sutherland's memorable turn as a bully in Stand By Me led to a string of... read full bio

In the summer of 1993 a young unknown gospel musician from Fort Worth, Texas, released to little initial Fanfare his self-titled debut album, Kirk Franklin & The Family. Wildly accepted and embraced almost Immediately by the masses, it went on to spend 100 weeks at the top of Billboard magazines gospel charts, while also crossing over to the R&B side,... read full bio

The Kirov Ballet, is a classical ballet company based at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Founded in the 18th century and originally known as the Imperial Russian Ballet, the Kirov Ballet is one of the world's leading ballet companies. The Kirov Ballet is the parent company of the Vaganova Ballet Academy, a leading international ballet school.... read full bio

Kirstie Alley is an actress known for her role in the TV show Cheers, in which she playedRebecca Howe from 1987-1993, winning an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award as the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 1991. She is also known for her role in the Look Who's Talking film series as Mollie Ubriacco.... read full bio

Kobe Bryant and then-teammate Shaquille O'Neal led the Lakers to three consecutive NBA championships from 2000 to 2002. After O'Neal's departure following the 2003-04 season Bryant became the cornerstone of the Lakers franchise. He led the NBA in scoring, setting numerous scoring records in the process. Bryant scored a career high 81 points against the Toronto Raptors, the second most... read full bio

In 1995, Kristin Davis had her 'big break', landing the role of soap opera villainess Brooke Armstrong Campbell on Melrose Place. Davis also had roles in other television series including Friends, Will and Grace and Seinfeld. After that she was cast as Charlotte York in Sex and the City and remained an integral cast member until the series ended in... read full bio

Although this slender blonde actress started out on a daytime soap as a teen, Kyra Sedgwick made her name in films playing a variety of smart, sassy, usually supporting characters. While she rarely lacked for work, her talent was often squandered on substandard movies. In her midthirties, Sedgwick attempted to transition to television with the failed sitcom Talk To Me.... read full bio