American indie music group Yo La Tengo was founded in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1984. Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley, a husband and wife team who play guitar, piano, and both drums and vocals, are in the group, along with James McNew, who plays bass and sings. Yo La Tengo, who are renowned for their eclectic sound and wide-ranging musical... read full bio
Yoenis Cspedesis a professional baseball outfielder of Major League Baseball. Cespedes for the A's at his usual position of center field, but was later moved to left field upon the return of veteran center fielder Coco Crisp. Cespedes had hit his first walk-off home run on June 21 against the Los Angeles Dodgers with the final score of 41,... read full bio
The Jamaicans rise has seen his name continually in the headlines. Blake claimed gold as a key member of the Jamaica relay squad which, for the second straight time at a global showpiece, broke the world record. Blake is the second fastest man ever at both the 100m and 200m having clocked three of the fastest 11 runs ever over... read full bio
Adrian Galvin, better known by his stage name Yoke Lore, is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Brooklyn, New York. Galvin's unique blend of indie pop and folk music has earned him a devoted following, with fans drawn to his heartfelt and authentic sound. Galvin's music is characterized by his soulful vocals, poetic lyrics, and intricate instrumentation. He draws inspiration from... read full bio
A new era of music is ushered in by Yoko Gold, who shines as a beacon in the ethereal realm where elegance meets the raw and untamed. In addition to creating multisensory experiences that arouse strong emotions and take listeners to a place where reality and imagination merge, Yoko's work goes beyond music. His goal is straightforward: to encourage optimism,... read full bio
Yola is an English singer-songwriter and producer from Bristol, England. She grew up in a poor family who banned music while she was young but she still went on to pursue a career as a vocalist. Her career started when she became the lead singer of Phantom Limb and she recorded the self-titled album with them, their album “Live In... read full bio
A two-time MOBO Award winner, YolanDa Brown OBE's music is a delectable blend of reggae, jazz and soul. She has performed live shows with The Temptations, Billy Ocean, Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, Bill Laurance of Snarky Puppy, Kelly Jones of the Stereophonics and Rick Astley. She is now writing music for Sesame Street, a television... read full bio
Yolanda "Yoli" Vazquez is a reporter who has won multiple awards. Currently, she serves as a motor news anchor for MotorWeek, which can be seen on PBS, Velocity, and the V-me Spanish-language network. The primary mission of Yoli is to provide readers with insights and background information on significant consumer stories. After being on the front lines of breaking news... read full bio
Yong Khao is an entrepreneur, and educator who is the Foundation Distinguished Professor in the School of Education at the University of Kansas and who has been a professor in Educational Leadership at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education in Australia. Through his work as an educator, Khao has previously been the Presidential Chair, Associate Dean and Director of the... read full bio
Yoram was born in Tiberius, near the Lake of Galili, Israel, to Polish immigrants. He relocated to Kiryat Motzkin, close to Haifa, with his family when he was three years old. Shmuel, his father, constructed a theater that was exceptional in its day. Yoram was five years old when the movie theater first opened, and he was quite fascinated by... read full bio
Yossi Vardi is an Israeli entrepreneur and investor who is one of Israel’s first high-tech entrepreneurs. He has founded and helped build numerous tech companies in fields such as software, energy, mobile, water technology, electro-optics and Internet. Vardi graduated from the Technion in Haifa with a B.Sc. in industrial management engineering and went on to earn his M.Sc in Operations... read full bio
Yot Club, a singer from Nashville who was up in Mississippi, didn't even have TikTok on his phone when his song "YKWIM" became a hit on the platform. For Kaiser, who individually composes, records, mixes and masters each song he releases, TikTok popularity and the ensuing increase in streaming ("YKWIM" already has over 100 million Spotify listens) came as a surprise.... read full bio
Singer and guitarist, Tim Rogers, fronts the four member, alternative rock band You Am I. Rogers bandmates include guitarist Davey Lane, bass player Andy Kent, and drummer Russell Hopkinson. You Am I is one of the most successful and internationally admired Australian bands scoring three number one albums in Australia. Theyve had nine of their songs appear on the ARIA... read full bio
Young & Sick is a musical art project created by Nick van Hofwegen. His act has been acclaimed by publications like the Wall Street Journal, who has dubbed him a “double threat.” Van Hofwegen has created art for groups like Foster the People, The Velvet Teen, Maroon 5, Robin Thicke, Mikky Ekko, and Jerry Stiller. His music was also featured... read full bio
Young Bombs are old friends who have been active in the music industry. Tristan Norton and Martin Kottmeier, the DJ/producer pair, first connected in high school while they were both busy exercising their adolescent punk rock muscles. Since then, they have been collaborating on music. " Both of our bands were performing in the battle of the bands," and according to... read full bio
The Albany trio Young Culture are back with a fresh new album, You Had To Be There, little over a year after the release of their EP Godspeed, which features the upbeat song "Hum" about the delights of being in love. The two songs that served as the record's lead singles—"Tattoo" and "Good Karma," whose melancholy rush of high-octane energy... read full bio
The Young Divas are a trio of young singers who can conjure the spirit of Peggy Lee, swing like Sinatra, touch the heart like Sarah Vaughan, and reach for the bright lights of Broadway like Barbra Streisand. The Young Divas boast a repertoire that includes such Big Band classics as Come Fly With Me, Slow Boat to China. They will... read full bio
Young Friend by Drew Tarves captures the summertime nostalgia of post-adolescence while plunging deeply into a pool of self-reflection, sounding both timeless and contemporary all at once. The six songs on Tarves' new EP, HOW DID WE GET HERE serve as a practical mission statement for this gifted singer-songwriter. They highlight his natural tunefulness and lovingly slack croon, which adorn this... read full bio
The soundtrack of Young Gun Silver Fox was created by two talented musicians, Andy Platts and Shawn Lee. The UK-based team has created a distinctive sound that recalls the exciting and significant era of 1970s Los Angeles. Their debut album, West End Coast, honors this heyday of recording by fusing soulful vocals, flawless melodies, top-notch musicianship, and cutting-edge production equipment. Both... 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
Young Nudy is an Atlanta-based rapper who gained worldwide popularity with the release of his mixtape, Slimeball. Nudy then went on to release Slimeball 2 with features from established rappers Juicy J and Peso. The talented rapper continued to ride the wave of success releasing his Nudy Land mixtape, this time featuring Lil Yachty and Offset. Nudy has found popularity... read full bio
Young Thug, celebrated by fans for his eccentric music and fashion style, rose to popularity with his collaborations with fellow Southern rappers Rich Homie Quan, Cash Out, Shawty Lo, and Gucci Mane. After releasing a series of independent mixtapes, beginning with I Came From Nothing, he signed with Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records. He released his label debut mixtape, 1017 Thug,... read full bio
Young@Heart Chorus was started in the 1980’s in a Western Massachusetts elderly housing project, The Walter Salvo House, to pass the time and do something that made them happy and let them have fun. The group consists of various members that change over time and can hold people that have previously had music experience, theater experience, or some that have... read full bio
Youngr is a gifted British singer, songwriter, producer, and musician who was given the name Dario Younger Brigham-Bowes. The son of August Darnell, a.k.a. Kid Creole of Kid Creole and the Coconuts, he was born on February 27, 1989 in Urmston, close to Manchester, England. Youngr began his musical career in 2012 when he and his brother Lorne Ashley Brigham-Bowes... read full bio
The UN Future Forum, the Korean Node of the international future study group Millennium Project, is represented by Park Young-sook. She spent ten years as the director of public diplomacy at the Australian Embassy in Korea, where she was exposed to future vision, and more than twenty years as a senior diplomat at the British Embassy in Korea. She then... read full bio
Your Grandparents is an up-and-coming musical group that performs music that isn’t just one genre but blends between RnB, rock, blues, funk, soul, and rap music. Your Grandparents consists of the trio DaCosta, Jean Carter, and the producer ghettoblasterman. The trio founded the band and used the name Your Grandparents as a tribute to their elders who showed them all... read full bio
Yousef is a DJ and producer who is the label owner of Circus Recordings. Over the course of his career, Yousef has released tracks through labels such as Desolat, Bpitch Control, Cocoon, Crosstown Rebels, Knee Deep in Sound, Hot Creations, and This & That. Yousef has previously remixed music for artists such as Chaka Khan, The Glitz, Diego, and Frank... read full bio
The music of Brighton-based Youth Sector is a coiled spring of urgency and erratic energy, while the band's lyrics provide some catharsis for the complexity of contemporary adult life. The Brighton quartet, who draw inspiration from art school greats DEVO and Talking Heads, never indulge in melancholy; instead, they manage to turn commonplace stories into joyful, energetic music with catchy choruses... read full bio
An upcoming musician named YOVNGCHIMI has been making waves in the music world. YOVNGCHIMI, who was born Samuel Oluwadare in Nigeria, has been making music since he was a young adult. Hip-hop, R&B and Afrobeat are just a few of the genres from which he gets his inspiration. His distinctive sound combines his African heritage with contemporary music production. Beginning his career... read full bio
The singer, whose parents are from Cameroon and who was born in Quessy, north of Paris, initially came to public attention as a finalist on the French singing competition Nouvelle Star before signing with a big label. When she finally decided to break free from her contract and become an independent artist, she experimented with a more sensual trap-beat sound... read full bio
The Yu&I Duo, who are praised for their "individual virtuosity and seamless collaboration," take spectators on a captivating journey with their engaging performances. Their repertoire, which combines classical favorites, movie themes, and folk-inspired music from South Korea and Germany, is a celebration of their varied cultures. Their concerts promise an exciting journey of musical expression, ranging from the romantic... read full bio
Yu Ho-Jin is a magician who is best known for being apart of the international Broadway show ‘The Illusionists’. He is known for his award-winning card manipulation and has been the first Asian performer to win the Grand Prix Award at the FISM World Championships of Magic. He’s also been the youngest person to win the Magician of the Year... read full bio
Vancouver-based and born in Kaifeng, composer, DJ and sound artist Yu Su makes music. Yu Su's emotionally charged creative punches are best characterized as organically groovy jazz-bient voyages between coastlines, drawing from a wide range of "forth world" ambience and left-field dance music. Her delicate, dub-inflected trademark strikes a delicate balance between a variety of luminous and wistful downtempo textures. She is an... read full bio
Yuan Yuan Tan is a Chinese dancer who has been a principal dancer with the San Francisco Ballet. Tan was born in Shanghai, China, and she began dancing after entering into the Shanghai Dance School when she was 11 years old. She went on to win several international awards while young which included a gold medal and the Nijinsky Award... read full bio
Named among VIBE Magazines annual Juice list of upcoming people who will change the world, Yul Kwon is perhaps most well known for winning the hit CBS reality show Survivor: Cook Islands during the controversial, racially segregated season. In route to winning, Kwon skillfully led a multi-ethnic team, gained a reputation as one of the shows most strategic and honest... read full bio
Yul Vazquez is a Cuban-American actor and musician who is best known for his roles in films such as “Runaway Bride”, “Bad Boys II”, “War of the World”, “American Gangster”, “The A-Team” and more. Apart from his acting career, Vazquez has also previously been the lead guitarist for the rock bands Urgent and Diving for Pearls. He’s also played guitar... read full bio
Yulia Niko is a DJ and producer who is known for blending together sultry house with underground music. Niko was born in Russia and she first found her love for music after buying what was called ‘Western music’ from her local album store. She quickly found her love for house music and learned how to DJ, which led her to... read full bio
The South East London newcomer Yune Pinku combines restless, textured production with melancholy, syrupy vocals that are layered over UK rave-inspired music. Yunè Pinku has been creating music out of her bedroom for the past four years, only sharing it with her close friends and family. Along with recording herself singing softly, she will often record others yelling on the phone or... read full bio
Vas Coleman, better known as his stage name Yung Bans, is an American rapper and songwriter who was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and has also lived in Atlanta, Georgia. Yung Bans began rapping when he was in middle school under the name Ban Boy, or Banboi, but waited until he was in high school to decide he wanted to... read full bio
American rapper and musician Yung Bleu, whose real name is Jeremy Biddle, was born in Mobile, Alabama, on April 4, 1994. He started his music career in 2013, and a series of mixtapes helped him become well-known in the Southern music industry. With the release of his singles "Miss It" and "Ice on My Baby" from the mixtape Investments 4,... read full bio
"The next brown boy to make it" is Long Island's Yung Fazo. Fazo has been working toward his goal since he first released Let Me Love You back and has spent a lot of time preparing for his takeover. From begging someone to open up their heart to his most recent Flex Like This release, the shift was seamless and... read full bio
Yung Lean, otherwise known as Jonatan Leandoer Hastad, is a rapper, singer, and songwriter from Stockholm, Sweden. Inspired by his father who was a poet, author, and translator, Yung Lean was able to develop his own sense of artistic style. Yung Lean also cites influences from hip-hop stars Nas, 50 Cent, and The Latin Kings. He has released a total... read full bio
Blake Sandoval, better known as Yung Pinch, is a young American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Huntington Beach, California. Yung Pinch, who was born on April 6, 1997, grew up in a musical family and was exposed to numerous forms of music at a young age. He began recording music in high school and swiftly rose to prominence on SoundCloud... read full bio
Diego Perez, who goes by the pen name "Yung Pueblo," has become a significant voice for our era. With his deep insights on relationships, self-love, self-healing, and the transformational power of self-discovery, he has won over millions of hearts and minds on Instagram and other social media platforms. Yung Pueblo, a poet, meditator, and New York Times bestselling book, has... read full bio
Yung Singh has spent the summer advancing from a local phenomenon to a dazzling continental star, making him one of the most intriguing DJs on the European circuit. Being an open format DJ, Singh's performances can include anything from hip-hop to trance to grime, jungle and DnB mixed with Punjabi folk to garage, UK funk and everything in between. His era-defining Boiler Room set... read full bio
Yung Tory is an up-and-coming rapper from Canada who gained popularity after the release of his debut album, “Free Dope”. Since the release of Free Dope, Yung Tory has released three more albums, “Still Here”, “Free Dope 2” and “Rastar”. Some of Yung Tory’s most popular songs include “Netflix & Chill”, “Told You”, “Friends”, “MIZU”, “Henny Dance”, “Said You Love... read full bio
American rapper YungManny, real name Emmanuel Okanlawon, is from Bowie, Maryland. YungManny, who was born on October 3, 2003, is well-known for his distinctive style, which includes references to characters from Hello Kitty, Moana, The Magic School Bus, and Stuart Little in his music. A power drill was used in place of a pistol in YungManny's music video for "Bonfire Pt.... read full bio
Yuno is an up-and-coming pop musician based out of Jacksonville, Florida. While growing up, Yuno had a broad musical upbringing as his parents were from the UK but had Jamaican descent. Yuno found his love for music through his local skateboarding subculture and whenever his friends would play video games or watch skate videos he would always love listening to... read full bio
Yuri Milner is a venture capitalist, physicist, and entrepreneur, and he is considered Russias most influential tech investors. Yuri founded Digital Sky Technologies (DST), now known as DST Global and Mail.ru Group. DST Global has invested in major companies such as Spotify, Facebook, AirBnB, WhatsApp, Groupon, Facebook, Twitter, and Zocdoc, among others. Yuri has been featured in Tim magazines Timm... read full bio
Kevin “Yvad” Davy is a singer-songwriter who was formerly the lead singer of The Bob Marley Wailers Band. Yvad currently has his own band called One Tribe Band which is based out of Miami, Florida. The group performs a mixture of roots, rock, reggae, modern reggae, rock and ska music. As a solo artist, Yvad started his career at Tuff... read full bio
Yvan Cournoyer is a former Canadien ice hockey player who played in the NHL for 16 years. He played as a right winger professionally with the Montreal Canadiends. He was nicknamed "The Roadrunner" due to his small size and blazing speed which he says is due to having longer blades on his ice skates. He became captain of the Canadiens... read full bio
Yvette Monreal is an American actress who is best known for playing Senna in the television series “Matador” and Reagan in the television series “Faking It”. She has recently made her box office film debut playing Gabrielle in “Rambo: Last Blood”. Monreal made her acting debut playing Temperance in the television series “Harpies”. Since then, her television credits include “Chutes... read full bio
A new project called yvm3 has been launched. SVDDEN DEATH is a well-known dubstep musician who has made a name for himself in the music industry with his experimental sound that incorporates elements of death metal. He's recently been linked to a new project called yvm3, which is thought to be a trio of DJs consisting of himself, Yakz, and... read full bio
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Dr. Yvonne Darlene Cagle is an Aerospace Surgeon, astronaut, entrepreneur and consulting professor for Stanford University’s department of cardiovascular medicine and its department of electrical engineering, who was recently honor at Expo in Dubai. In addition, Dr. Cagle also has served as a certified senior aviation medical examiner for the FAA and a qualified advanced cardiac life support instructor. Dr.... read full bio
Yxngxr1, an artist who was born in Cardiff, brings a distinct blend of uniqueness and raw sound to the music industry, making him a welcome and revitalizing addition. He has carved out a niche for himself as an artist who doesn't take himself too seriously by releasing a wide variety of music on a consistent basis, which has garnered him... read full bio
Zac Efron is an American actor who gained popularity with his role as Troy Bolton in the “High School Musical” franchise. He has gone on to star in films like “Neighbors”, “The Greatest Showman”, “Baywatch”, “Hairspray”, “Charlie St. Cloud”, “We Are Your Friends”, “The Lucky One”, and “Dirty Grandpa”. Efron grew up as a class clown and his father pushed... read full bio
Zacari is an artist who got his big break in the music industry with his feature in the track “Love.” by Kendrick Lamar off his album DAMN. His angelic voice and stunning falsetto in the song had listeners intrigued as to who possessed this beautiful, Weeknd-like voice. Zacari met Kendrick through Kendrick’s manager, Moosa Tiffith, and Kendrick wanted to heart... read full bio
Zach Grenier is an American actor who is best known for his roles in television and film which include playing Richard in the film “Fight Club,” Eddie in the film “Twister,” and David Lee in the series “The Good Wife.” Grenier began his career acting after making his television debut in the series “Kate & Allie” and making his film... read full bio
Zach Johnson is an American professional golfer who has 11 victories on the PGA Tour, including one major championship, the 2007 Masters. At the 2014 U.S. Open, Johnson had a hole in one on the 172 yard par-3 9th hole. It was the 44th hole in one in U.S. Open history, and just the second at Pinehurst No. 2. Johnson... read full bio
Filmmaker and well-known Vine celebrity Zach King is known for his creative special effects videos. Zach is well-known in the social media entertainment industry thanks to his more than four million Vine followers and more than a million YouTube subscribers. Zach, who was born and raised in the US, originally rose to fame on Vine for his imaginative short films, which... read full bio
Solo folk/pop musician Zach Lockwood performs in Nashville and was born in Connecticut. He rose to fame in the literary community thanks to his amazing vocals and lively, engaging style. Zach has also collaborated with past Wailers members who were in Bob Marley's band. See him live if it's close to you. Zach's sound has always changed and still does. He's one... read full bio
Zach Lund is an American skeleton racer. He won two bronze medals at the FIBT World Championships. He finished #1 in World Cup standings. Lund qualified for the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. He finished in fifth place overall in the Skeleton race. In many circles, Lund is given credit as the man who popularized the sport and made many children... read full bio
Zach Stafford is a journalist and host who is host of BuzzFeed News’ ‘AM2DM,’ which talks on trending news and interviews in entertainment, politics, and culture. Stafford has previously been the editor-in-chief of The Advocate, which is an LGBTQ periodical. He has also been the founding editor-in-chief of INTO, an LGBTQ digital magazine that also served as CCO of Grindr.... read full bio
It's typical to hear the phrase "country music ain't like it used to be" when modern influences broaden the genre's boundaries. With timeless sounds that bring to mind Texas dancehalls, the boom of the rodeo and jukebox ballads with a cool drink in hand, Zach Top is revitalizing the spirit of '90s traditionalists like George Strait, Keith Whitley and Randy Travis. For... read full bio
Zach Williams is a Grammy- nominated Christian rock artist and pastor, who was previously the frontman of Zach Williams & The Reformation. As a member of the band, he played the acoustic guitar and harmonica, while singing lead vocals. After signing to Provident Label Group- Essential Records, Zach recorded his first solo single, “Chain Breaker”, which took the No. 1... read full bio
Zach Woods is a very skilled American actor and comedian who has won praise for his great work in both film and television. Woods, who received a lot of praise for playing Jared Dunn in the popular HBO comedy series Silicon Valley, has established his comedic skills and adaptability as an actor. His well-known appearances in popular series like The... read full bio
Zachary Levi is an American actor and singer. He’s most famous for his roles as Chuck Bartowski in the series “Chuck”, he plays Flynn Rider in “Tangled”, and was cast as Fandral in “Thor: The Dark World”, and “Thor: Ragnarok”. Levi grew up passionate about acting and grew up performing in local productions of ‘Grease’, ‘The Outsiders’, ‘The Wizard of... read full bio
Zachy is an American musician from Richmond, Virginia, who specializes in rock and folk rock. His captivating voice and skillful guitar playing have captured the attention of audiences with his poignant performances. Zachy's sound is a unique blend of rock and folk elements, combined with an authentic, unadulterated intensity that makes his music stand out. Zachy's music is a reflection of... read full bio
Zach Fox is an Atlanta, Georgia-based stand-up comedian, rapper, writer, actor, illustrator and internet celebrity. Kenny Beats, Flying Lotus and Thundercat have all worked with him. Fox began his career by tweeting jokes under the handle "Bootymath" and gaining tens of thousands of followers. Later, he discarded the nickname and began pursuing music, eventually joining the Awful Records collective. His fame grew as... read full bio
Zack Friedman assists people and organizations in realizing their maximum potential. Many people look to him for guidance, including more than 20 million readers of Forbes in 125 different countries. The Lemonade Life, a best-selling book by Friedman that launched as the #1 new business audiobook on Apple's bestseller chart, is one of his most popular works. Friedman also narrates the audiobook... read full bio
Zack Gottsagen is an up-and-coming actor who has gained attention playing Zak in the film “The Peanut Butter Falcon.” His role in the film led him to win awards which include the Special Jury Prize at the Crested Butte Film Festival, the Rising Star Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, and the Newcomer Award from the Hollywood Critics... read full bio
AI, according to Zack Kass, is his calling. Regarded as one of the most intelligent individuals in the field, he has devoted the last 14 years to the field of Applied Artificial Intelligence, working with organizations such as Figure Eight, Lilt, and OpenAI. As OpenAI's Head of GTM (Go-to-Market), Kass developed the partnerships, sales, and customer success teams in charge... read full bio
It's getting more and harder for artists to stand apart from their colleagues in today's oversaturated music scene. Zaia, an Atlanta-born singer and rapper, is one musician who has succeeded in doing this. Zaia released his EP RESET after joining Not Fit For Society / Arista Records. The album's five songs demonstrated his taste in unusual instrumentation and his... read full bio
Zaila Avant-garde, an extraordinary American speller, basketball player, and juggler who was born on February 9, 2007, has accomplished remarkable exploits at an early age. Her abilities and accomplishments have received significant acclaim, especially for her ground-breaking victory at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2021. Zaila Avant-garde was born in Harvey, Louisiana, to Alma Heard and Jawara Spacetime, who gave... read full bio
Zainab Johnson is an American comedian and actress who rose to fame after being a semi-finalist on the television competition series “Last Comic Standing.” Johnson was born in Harlem, New York, and she later went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in mathematics. She originally wanted to be a teacher but instead moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career... read full bio
Zak David Zilesnick, popularly known as Zak Abel, is an accomplished English-Moroccan musician, singer, and songwriter. Born on March 1, 1995, in London, Zak grew up in Hendon with his mother, Rachel, and attended the Jewish state school Matilda Marks, and University College School, from where he graduated in 2013. Before embarking on his music career, Zak was an English Cadet... read full bio
When Zak Ebrahim when seven years old, his father assassinated Rabbi Meir Kahane, leader of the Jewish Defense League. Four years later, the men Zak looked up to and called Amu- Arabic for uncle- were convicted of detonating a van filled with 1,500 pounds of explosives in the sub level parking lot of the World Trade Centers North tower. His... read full bio
Zak is an American of first generation. Zak was only 1 years old when tragedy struck, and his father passed away. As a result of this, Zak resorted to magic as an escape from reality, and he discovered that it was something he could share with others. Today, Zak is a professional magician who takes his stage show on the... read full bio
In order to better understand today's and tomorrow's consumers, Zak Dychtwald, an emerging specialist in his industry, devotes a great deal of time and effort to studying the habits and lives of Chinese Millennials. Young China Group, a think tank and consultancy that focuses on China's developing global identity and the changing East and West millennial perspective, was founded and is... read full bio
Rising rap talent Zakhar is renowned for his distinctive sound and alluring lyricism. Zakhar, who is from the suburbs of Moscow, developed a passion for hip-hop and rap music as a child. In his early teens, he started writing and making music, polishing his craft and creating his unique sound. Genuine narrative and unadulterated emotion are hallmarks of Zakhar's music. His... read full bio
Zakia is a London-based writer, DJ, and broadcaster who is passionate about history, music, the arts, and mental health. She has produced and presented radio documentaries and podcasts on a variety of subjects, from Caribbean ancestral drumming to schizophrenia and intergenerational trauma to improvisation in the arts, for organizations such as Tate, BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, and Boiler Room. In... read full bio
The Black Sabbath tribute band Zakk Sabbath, which consists of Zakk Wylde on guitar and vocals (Black Label Society, Pantera, etc.), Robert "Blasko" Nicholson on bass (Ozzy Osbourne, ex-Rob Zombie), and Joey Castillo on drums (ex-Danzig, ex-Queens Of The Stone Age), has announced their Tour Forever / Forever Tour. In between Wylde's numerous performances over the past five or so years,... read full bio
ZAND, also known as Zander Sweeney, is an alternative pop sensation whose distinctive sound and provocative lyrics have swept the music industry by storm. ZAND has attracted the interest of listeners and business experts alike with their self-described genre of "ugly pop," demonstrating their prowess as a vocalist, composer, and producer. Slut Money, Bald Bitch, and Freak were among the self-produced... read full bio
15-time world champion and two-time Ultimate Waterman Zane Schweitzer enjoys a busy and meaningful life. He's had the good fortune to compete and tour all around the world. Schweitzer began competing internationally at the young age of 11 and hasn't stopped since. By this point, he has traveled extensively over the world. His journals follow him around wherever he goes. Schweitzer... read full bio
Canadian electronic music performer Zanski hails from Ontario and is renowned for fusing heavy social commentary with pounding EDM beats. Although electronica music is frequently associated with happy occasions, Zanski's music offers a novel perspective on the genre by addressing weighty subjects like social anxiety and mental health. Upon Frigid Water, his most recent album, is a must-listen for anyone... read full bio
Zauntee is an up-and-coming Christian singer-songwriter from Tampa, Florida. Zauntee has been writing his own songs since he was around 10 years old and also broke into producing his own music as a teenager. After knowing he wanted to pursue a musical career, Zauntee went on to independently release his debut single, “God Taught Me,” which has gone on to... read full bio
ZAYN is a singer-songwriter who first gained popularity as a founding member of the wildly successful boy band One Direction. He started a successful solo career after leaving the group, demonstrating his skills as a solo performer and working with other musicians to produce chart-topping tunes. "Pillowtalk," ZAYN's first solo single, became an instant hit, peaking at number one in seven... read full bio
Zaza Pachulia is a professional basketball player, who was selected by the Orlando Magic in the NBA Draft. He has since played with the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks. When he joined the Milwaukee Bucks once again, he recorded 22 points and 21 rebounds in a game against the Nets, and his 21 rebounds included 18 offensive rebounds, which marked... read full bio
ZB Savoy’s sound is, while strongly singer/songwriter in nature, can at times lean towards country without abandoning a certain Southern California beachiness in its character. The boys were able to put together a 3 hour set, split between covers and originals, within the first few weeks of playing and jumped right into regular weekend gigs at Longboards, one of the... read full bio
Zealand Worship is a band created by veteran Christian musician Phil Joel who was previously a member of the Christian rock band Newsboys. Since 2015, Zealand Worship has been producing contemporary Christian worship rock music under the labels of Word and Curb Records. The ban consists of Phil, Ben Bugna, Ben Garrett, and Roger Angove. Phil was inspired after leaving... read full bio
Zebra's classic hits include Tell Me What You Want", "Who's Behind the Door", "Bears", "One More Chance", and "Lullaby". The trio consists of frontman Randy Jackson, bassist/keyboardist Felix Hanemann and drummer Guy Gelso. The release of their self titled album became the fastest selling debut record in Atlantic Records history, selling a remarkable 75,000 copies in the first week. The... read full bio
Born in Pakistan, ZEEMUFFIN (real name Zainab Hasnain) is a DJ and producer who was reared in New York. She began her musical career as a dancer and violist with classical training. ZEEMUFFIN is a musically varied crowd favorite DJ because of her approach to DJing, which has been greatly impacted by her Pakistani origin and the cosmopolitan composition of... read full bio
ZelooperZ is a Detroit rapper who has made a name for himself as a member of Bruiser Brigade, a collective that includes Danny Brown, Skywlkr, Chip$, Dopehead, Chavis Chandler, and TRPL BLK. He first caught the attention of the music world with a freestyle in a boxing ring, where he refused to let a clip-on mic mishap distract him from... read full bio
Zen Freeman, a British DJ, producer, and remixer who moved to Los Angeles in 2001, has established himself as the go-to DJ for some of the world's top publications and fashion giants, including Gucci, Prada, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Giorgio Armani, Chanel, and Tommy Hilfiger, after a lifetime of record spinning, knob turning, and passion pursuing and perfecting the lost art... read full bio
Zep is a drummer and with Zep & Friends, Zep is realizing a dream. He began by performing with his own band, the "Funkanizers," using a kid's drum set. He learned that being a musician and bandleader involves more than just performing live. He developed a useful network of musicians, vocalists, DJs, and producers by handling logistics, communication, planning, vision, and... read full bio
Zeph, a Manchester native who is swiftly garnering recognition for his distinctive style and captivating flows, is a rising star in the UK rap scene. Zeph has gathered millions of views and streams on websites like YouTube and Spotify despite only recently establishing his impact. His first EP, "Initiation," was a huge hit and demonstrated his ability to switch between... read full bio
In the realm of music, Zero 9:36 is a force to be reckoned with. The native of Philadelphia, whose real name is Matthew Cullen, has been causing a stir with his jarring, hard-hitting compositions and partnerships with a wide variety of musicians. In 2020, he released his debut EP, You Will Not Be Saved, which amassed over 25 million streams... read full bio
Zheani Sparks is an Australian model, actor, and rapper who goes by Zheani. Queensland is where she was born. She claims that she has always desired to engage in the arts and that she was the first member of her family to attend college. She regrettably dropped out due to her upbringing and upbringing. Although her upbringing prevented her from... read full bio
Zia Victoria has spent more than half her life creating music. The native New Yorker hardly recalls a period when she wasn't singing, beginning when she was a little child. Writing songs has been a method for Zia to connect with herself while traversing the turbulent world of adolescence as a varied writer whose music varies from hooky alt-rock to... read full bio
Ziauddin Yousafzai has committed his life to advancing education and fighting for children's rights. He is a renowned educator, human rights activist, and social activist. Ziauddin, who was born and reared in Pakistan's Swat Valley, heroically resisted the Taliban's attempts to close schools despite great personal risk and severe political violence. Despite all the challenges, he managed to keep his... read full bio
ZieZie is an up-and-coming multi-genre singer-songwriter who rose to fame with the release of his single “Mingle,” which he released through YouTube. ZieZie is from Croydon, England, and he began singing after joining his school’s choir when he was only 11 years old. This led him to begin releasing music through SoundCloud but wasn’t finding fame through the musical platform.... read full bio
Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers is a reggae family group of Jamaican descent. The band is compromised of the children of music legend Bob Marley, and was formed when they were in their pre-teens. They started the group at the request of their late father, Bob Marley, who composed their first song, “Children Playing in the Streets” four years... read full bio
Isabelle Zikai Gbotto Carlsson, better known as her stage name Zikai, is a Swedish singer-songwriter who rose to fame at only 15 years old after she was discovered by producer Mack Beats. This led her to begin writing and performing for various artists in Sweden which included Silvana Imam, Michael Dida and Cherrie. She then began performing under the name... read full bio
Zilo is an up-and-coming RnB singer-songwriter from London, England, who has a fond love of poetry, writing and painting which has bled into her music. Zilo began her musical career with the release of her debut single “Know That I Want You.” The following year, Zilo released her debut studio album, “The Nature of the Beast.” Since then, Zilo has... read full bio
Philadelphia-based guitarist and vocalist Zinadelphia performs music and w ith her debut song, "Mirrorball," Zinadelphia blends parts of different genres that are greatly influenced by Neo-Soul, Jazz, Funk and Folk music. Zinadelphia has been quickly but significantly breaking into the music industry with a 7-piece band. Zinadelphia is eager to continue the musical adventure with other releases because of the overwhelming... read full bio
Zinedine Zidane is a French former professional football player who has played as attacking midfielder. Zidane is currently the manager of the La Liga club Real Madrid and he is known for being one of the greatest players of all time. Zidane was born in Marseille, France, and he began his career playing for youth clubs such as AS Foresta,... read full bio
Best known for her coverage of poverty, justice, and culture, Zinhle Essamuah is an Emmy-nominated journalist and filmmaker who is currently co-anchor of NBC News Daily and a correspondent for NBC News, covering NBC News NOW, Nightly News, and TODAY. Zinhle's investigative reporting has sparked real-world change. For example, her expose on Detroit's false landlord scams inspired a viewer to pay... read full bio
Zion Williamson is an American professional basketball player who has played small forward and power forward positions for the New Orleans Pelicans of the NBA. Williamson was born in Salisbury, North Carolina and while growing up he played basketball as well as soccer and football. By the time he was 9, he started waking up at 5 a.m. every day... read full bio
Ziwe Fumudoh is an American comedian and writer who is best known for being the creator of the show “Baited with Ziwe,” a writer for the talk show “Desus and Mero,” and a co-host for the podcast Hysteria. Fumudoh is known for speaking on topics which include politics, race, and adulthood in a comic way. She began her comedy career... read full bio
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a Swedish soccer player who plays as a striker for Serie A club A.C. Milan. He is known for being one of the greatest strikers of his generation and has won 31 trophies so far in his career. Zlatan was born in Malmo, Sweden, and began playing football at the age of six after earning his first... read full bio
Zoé is a five-piece Mexican band who won both the Grammy and the Latin Grammy for its catchy, psychedelic rock sound and catchy rock and pop tunes. They are considered as one of the most influential bands of the indie rock era. The band reached the pinnacle of the rock en español industry in the late 2000s and their first of... read full bio
Zoe Chao is an American actress and screenwriter from Providence, Rhode Island, who rose to fame after playing Isobel in the television series “Strangers.” Chao grew up in a family involved in the visual arts and she later earned her BA in art history from Brown University before going on to earn her MFA from University of California, San Diego.... read full bio
Zoë has authored Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day, Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day, and Zoë Bakes Cakes for a number of years. Zoë was an art student at the University of Vermont long before she had children or authored novels. Her enthusiasm for baking began when she launched a cookie business as a side gig while creating art.... read full bio
Zoe Koplowitz is a true inspiration. She is a marathon runner who suffers from multiple sclerosis and diabetes. Koplowitz uses her stories and struggles in her keynote presentations and novels. Even with her health complications Zoe has been able to complete a total of 25 New York Marathons. Although she has completed them all, she finished last in all 25.... read full bio
Zoe Margaret Colletti is a young up-and-coming actress who is best known for playing Tessie in the film “Annie”. Colletti made her acting debut playing Emma Wilson in the television movie “American Men”. Since then, she has played Sophie Young in series “Rubicon” and Benedetta in series “City on a Hill”. Some of her other television credits include, “Past Life”... read full bio
Zoey Luna is an up-and-coming transgender actress who was born in Lynwood, California, and was raised in Downey, California. While growing up, Luna would sing in school talent shows and would also act in school productions. Prior to acting on screen, Luna appeared in reality television series and movies which include “The T Word,” “Raising Zoey,” and “15: A Quinceanera... read full bio
Award-winning stand-up comic Zoltan Kaszas is well-known for his keen, perceptive humor and affection for cats. Zoltan was born in Hungary and came to the United States with his mother. They lived in Pittsburgh for a while before relocating to San Diego's trailer parks. The Atlantic dubbed Kaszas a "breakout star." He has appeared on Laughs on Fox,... read full bio
Zonya Foco motivates audiences around the country about the benefits of smart nutrition. She is Americas Nutrition Leader, being the only Registered Dietitian and Certified Health and Fitness Instructor who has earned the Certified Speaking Professional designation. Foco began her nutritional studies at Eastern Michigan University. After receiving her bachelors degree, Zonya worked as a clinical nutritionist for eight years... read full bio
Zosia Mamet is an American actress and musician who is best known for playing Kelsey in the television series “Parenthood,” Shoshanna Shapiro in the television series “Girls,” and for playing Sasha in the film “The Kids Are All Right.” Mamet was born in Randolph, Vermont, and she is the daughter of David Mamet and Lindsay Crouse. While growing up, Mamet... read full bio
