British actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer Sacha Noam Baron Cohen was born on October 13, 1971. He is well-known for developing and acting as fictional satirical characters such Admiral General Aladeen, Brüno Gehard, Borat Sagdiyev, and Ali G. He is renowned for his capacity to assume many identities and accents when communicating with targets who are unaware they are being... read full bio
Ethel Cain, who grew up attending small-town churches in the deep south, blends gritty lyrics, ethereal vocals and elements of rock, country and cinematic nostalgia to produce her own sound. Ethel Cain, alias Hayden Anhedonia, the project's creative power and musical genius, has already received early endorsements from singers Charli XCX and Lil Aaron. She is like a tall drink of lemonade... read full bio
Since Coco Jones is the new Hilary Banks in Peacock's Fresh Prince revival, Bel-Air, you may have already seen her on the big screen; she has been in movies and on television since she was a teen. With over 2 million TikTok followers and a commitment to increasing visibility for confident, brilliant, dark-skinned black women, you may have also seen... read full bio
American musician Sameer Gadhia performs as the lead singer for the indie rock group Young the Giant. Gadhia, who was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on October 7, 1988, developed a love for music at a young age and has since grown to be one of the most alluring voices in the contemporary music world. Gadhia's musical career began in high... read full bio
Louis Kevin Celestin, better known as Kaytranada, is a Haitian-Canadian DJ, record producer, and musician. He was born on August 25, 1992. He is a native of Montreal, Quebec, and is well-known throughout the world for his distinctive fusion of hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music. Aminé is a popular American rapper, singer, and songwriter who is also noted for his... read full bio
With her own musical approach, Young Miko, a dynamic singer and songwriter, is breaking through in the Puerto Rican urban music industry. Mara Victoria Ramrez de Arellano, the name her family gave her, was born in Aasco, Puerto Rico. She started honing her creative aptitude at an early age and quickly rose to the top of talent competitions at school. She has... read full bio
Josh Ross's view on love, work and pleasure is frequently portrayed via his whirlwind adventures, echoing the fundamental themes of country in his pop-rock-infused approach. Josh Ross is a country musician who has endured obstacles such as moving to Nashville on the night of a tornado and leaving a month later when a pandemic struck. He has also managed to build... read full bio
Joe Russo, a metalhead from New Jersey, left a band in high school because they performed songs by the Grateful Dead. But as a vital component of the Grateful Dead universe after Jerry Garcia, he began to appreciate the music of the legendary San Francisco band in his 30's. It all began when Bob Weir's manager, Matt Busch, called... read full bio
One of the real melting pots of the world is Trinidad and Tobago, an island nation whose people have innovated in music, art, food and good times by drawing on their African, Asian, Latin, European and American ancestry. Among the several musical groups residing in this twin-island country, none better exemplify this blend than Kes (also known as KES THE BAND), the diverse... read full bio
With millions of streams and a significant TikTok impact, New York City singer, songwriter and producer sombr has already generated a lot of talk. The indie alternative troubadour only keeps up this pace with his latest track, "Willow." Having been a music enthusiast since childhood, sombr originally took on his moniker after setting up a temporary recording studio in his bedroom. He was... read full bio
Xavi, whose real name is Joshua Xavier Gutierrez, is an Arizona-based Mexican-American singer-songwriter. His poignant tunes and sensitive lyrics create a musical bridge that spans the boundaries of Mexico and the United States. Xavi has a look that can only be characterized as Tumbado Romantico since he genuinely puts his youthful heart on his sleeves. Following the release of his... read full bio
Martha Ivelisse Pesante became Ivy Queen, the undeniable "Queen of Reggaeton," in Afiasco, Puerto Rico. When Martha was a teenager, her family went back to Afiasco after she was born. She completed her public schooling in Puerto Rico and was increasingly interested in and involved in the vibrant underground Latin hip-hop scene. Following her relocation to San Juan, she became friends... read full bio
Amy Dumas was a Diva that constantly had the WWE Universe on their toes. She could be exhilarating one moment and sinister the next. Whether she was stunning censors with Edge or soaring high with The Hardy Boyz, the four-time Women's Champion knew how to stir up controversy wherever. Alongside Essa Rios, Amy (also known as Lita) made her WWE debut... read full bio
Songs by Dylan Gossett strike an impression right away. The singer-songwriter from Austin leaves an impression with his emotionally raw lyrics, gravelly vocal style and dusty accompaniment. With an open heart and a guitar in hand, he composes all of the songs himself and sings from the heart without pretense or filter. It explains why, in the short period since making his debut, he... read full bio
The country music community has been blown away by Hudson Westbrook. Hudson, a self-taught singer-songwriter, hasn't slowed down since his first hit, "Take it Slow," went viral on social media. Prior to becoming well-known, Hudson Westbrook was a student at Texas Tech who worked at a feed shop in Lubbock. In his first year at Tech, he wrote his first... read full bio
Caro Emerald is a Dutch pop and jazz singer, who was introduced to mainstream music when she released her song “Back It Up” on YouTube and it received world-wide attention. When the song was released as a single, it was instantly successful, remaining on the Dutch Top 40 for three straight months. The same song would turn out to be... read full bio
In his 1999 memoir, A Cure for Gravity: A Musical Pilgrimage, Joe Jackson writes approvingly of George Gershwin as a musician who kept one foot in the popular and one in the classical realms of music. Like Gershwin, Jackson possesses a restless musical imagination that has found him straddling musical genres unapologetically, disinclined to pick one style and stick to... read full bio
Amanda Marshall is a Canadian singer known for her song “I’ll Be Okay,” from the soundtrack for My Best Friend’s Wedding. After meeting and subsequently performing with Canadian musician Jeff Healey, Marshall – on Healey’s suggestion – went in search of a band and began performing in small clubs. Healey then offered Marshall a spot on his upcoming U.S. tour,... read full bio
The Isley Brothers are a group of American musicians. The Isley Brothers originally started as a vocal trio but after years of line up changes, Ronald and Ernie continued to perform on the road. The group was originally inspired by gospel and doo-wop music but later incorporated different musical elements such as rock, funk and pop. The Isley Brothers gained... read full bio
John Williams is widely regarded as the most popular film composer of the modern era. He has created some of the most memorable and successful film scores in Hollywood history, including those for Star Wars, E.T. the Extra Terrestrial, and Jurassic Park. Born on February 8, 1932, in Long Island, New York, Williams grew up in a family of musicians,... read full bio
