Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic is home to Yaisel LM, a rising star in the Latin music scene. Focusing on the Reggaeton subgenre, Yaisel LM presents a fresh perspective on the music by combining traditional Latin rhythms with modern elements. Yaisel LM is of Dominican descent, which explains why his music has a catchy energy and unforgettable hooks. He creates a sound... read full bio
Billboard Magazine's No. 1 Gospel Artist of the 2000s decade, Yolanda Adams grew up in a household filled with spirit, soul, and songs. Yolanda began her career when she released Just As I Am on a small Gospel label. The album began to draw attention, being compared to Aretha Franklin. Adams' career has rapidly advanced by a string of hugely... read full bio
Recent years have found her returning both to music and visual art. A musical, New York Rock, is due for production. A one-woman art exhibit which debuted at the Whitney in 1989, then toured galleries around the world, began a revival of her work; which was spurred on by the Rykodisc release of OnoBox.... read full bio
Award-winning actor Yanic Truesdale has brought a variety of interesting and dynamic characters to life on screen over the years, from appearing in critically acclaimed drama series to demonstrating his natural aptitude in comedies. Truesdale co-stars with Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone in the comedy series "God's Favorite Idiot" on Netflix. The story of "God's Favorite Idiot" centers on a mid-level... read full bio
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is a television and film actor who is known for playing the character Cadillac in the popular Netflix show, The Get Down. He also appears in the movie Baywatch, The Greatest Showman, and Aquaman by DC. Born in New Orleans, Abdul career originally was headed another direction. He moved to Oakland, California and attended the University of... read full bio
"Yaeji is a Korean-American electronic music artist from Brooklyn, New York. She is making a name for herself in the electronic music world, blending up a mix of hip-hop, rap, and house music for audiences internationally. She also does a lot of mellow vocals in her music and sings in both English and Korean. Growing up Yaeji would do Djing... read full bio
Yeardley Smith is an American actress, voice actress, comedian, writer and artist who is best known for playing Lisa Simpson on the television series “The Simpsons”. She was born in Paris, France, and moved to Washington, D.C. with her family a few years after she was born. Smith later graduated from drama school and moved to New York City where... read full bio
Prepare for tons of entertainment, music and dancing by saying the magic phrase, "Yo Gabba Gabba!" Muno! (He is tall and kind!) Foofa! (She exudes pink and joy!) Brobee! The tiny green one Toodee! (She enjoys having fun!) Plex! An amazing robot! And DJ Lance Rock, the one and only! Yo Gabba Gabba is a groundbreaking television program that combines a vintage... read full bio
Yuridia launched into stardom after her second-place win in the fourth season of ‘La Academia’, a Mexican reality television show. At the age of 19, Yuridia became one of the highest selling artists in Mexico. Earning the nickname, ‘Vos de un Ángel’, inspired her debut album’s title, 'La Voz de un Ángel'. Her debut album went on to achieve 2x... read full bio
In order to invite individuals of all backgrounds into her distinctively intimate and expressive storytelling, yeemz (Yi-Mei Templeman) strives to artistically mix genres. Yeemz is a Santa Monica, California-based composer, singer-songwriter, and cellist. She is the New England Conservatory's resident classical cellist, performing with her highly regarded piano trio, Trio Gaia. Since she was unable to bring her ukulele to... read full bio
Yerba Buena is a Grammy nominated fusion band that blends many different styles of music together. The group has released two albums, President Alien and Island Life. President Alien was nominated for a Grammy for Best Latin Rock Alternative Album. Their second album, Island Life, leaned towards a hip-hop sound. The group originated with a diverse background including a Venezuelan... read full bio
Yves Behar is an award winning designer, entrepreneur and sustainability advocate. Yves was awarded Designer of the Year by the Conde Nast Innovation and Design and is responsible for creating the Fuseproject, an industrial design and branding firm. The Fuseproject has received over 50 awards including the National Design Award for industrial design awarded by the National Design Museum and... read full bio
Yamê is a self-taught French singer-songwriter from Cameroon. Before moving to Paris with his family as a child, he traveled back and forth between the Paris region and Douala. Yamê, in his culture, refers to inner strength and the achievement of an evolved or idealized self-projection. With the advancement of his enterprises, he desired to unite with his Yamê. Although he... read full bio
Young M.A broke through to the mainstream with her 2x Platinum-certified track “Ooouuu”, which rose to No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 5 on the R&B Songs chart, and No. 3 on the Billboard Rap Songs chart. Along with the single “Hot Sauce”, “Ooouuu” is featured on Young M.A’s successful debut album, Herstory. Young M.A began her rap... read full bio
Talented actress and model Yara Shahidi has established herself in the entertainment sector, becoming well-known after appearing in commercials for Disney, Guess Kids, Target, McDonald's, and other brands. Shahidi had her acting debut in the iconic HBO series "Entourage," and since then, she has made appearances in a number of well-known TV programs, including "In the Motherhood," "The First Family," "Scandal," "The... read full bio
Yorgos Lanthimos is a Greek filmmaker, theatre and video director, producer, and screenwriter. He has been nominated for four Academy Awards for his work in films, “Dogtooth”, “The Lobster”, and “The Favourite”. Lanthimos originally studied business administration but then went on to study film and television directing at Hellenic Cinema and Television School Stavrakos in Athens. He went on to... read full bio
Yani Gellman is a film and television actor, best known for his roles as Paolo in The Lizzie McGuire Movie, Garrett in Pretty Little Liars, Stoney in Jason X, and Diego Flores in 90210. Gellmans acting debut began in television series Animorphs where he played Brad in one episode. From there he was seen in various television series such as... read full bio
Yves Tumor is a well-known American producer known for his avant-garde electronic and experimental music. With three studio albums to his credit, including "When Man Fails You," "Serpent Music," and "Safe in the Hands of Love," he has established himself as a key player in the music industry. Tumor developed an early interest in music and taught himself to play a... read full bio
Yara Martinez is an American actress who is best known for playing Luisa on the television series “Jane the Virgin” and Kelly in the television series “Hollywood Heights”. Martinez was born in Puerto Rico but was raised in Miami, Florida. She started her career practicing ballet for 10 years and is the grandniece of Alicia Alonso. She went on to... read full bio
A well-known British journalist and author named Yomi Adegoke has significantly influenced both literature and media. She was reared in Croydon after spending her early years in Canning Town, East London, where she was born on September 9, 1991. She is of Nigerian descent. Adegoke attended the University of Warwick to further her education, where she concentrated on law. But her... read full bio
