Seth MacFarlane began drawing cartoons at age 2, and his comic strip ""Walter Crouton"" was published in his local newspaper by the time he was 8. He attended high school at Kent School in Connecticut, and went on to study animation. MacFarlane got a job at Hanna-Barbera Productions when a professor sent his thesis film, ""Life of Larry"" (a... read full bio
Aaron Sorkin is a renowned American playwright, screenwriter, producer, and director who is widely known for his work in the film and television industries. He grew up in Scarsdale, a suburb of New York City, where he developed a keen interest in drama and theater during high school. After completing his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater from Syracuse University,... read full bio
Timeless. It is something that every artist aspires to be, but only a select handful ever achieve it. On that reduced list, Charlie Wilson's name can be found. Wilson has sold millions of albums, inspired a throng of artists who have modeled their vocal stylings after his (most notably Aaron Hall and R. Kelly), and cemented his status as a... read full bio
An American singer-songwriter and television personality, Meghan Elizabeth Trainor. Her breakthrough single, "All About That Bass," which peaked at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 list and sold 11 million copies worldwide, helped her gain notoriety after she signed with Epic Records in 2014. With the company, Trainor has put out five studio albums and won numerous awards,... read full bio
Good ole southern boys Randy Owens, Teddy Gentry, and Jeff Cook are country/blue grass band Alabama. The Alabama (state) natives reached the epitome of success in the 1980s with their incredible 7 multi-platinum albums and 27 chart topping hits. The success came with their deal with RCA Nashville. They are easily one of the best selling bands of all time... read full bio
Paul Hogan became a worldwide success with his irresistible comic performance in Crocodile Dundee, which he created and co-wrote. It earned him a Golden Globe for Best Actor as well as an Oscar (nomination for Best Screenplay). The versatile actor got his start in Australian television in a recurring role as comic relief on “A Current Affair.” An expanded version... read full bio
Beach House is a dream pop/rock due consisting of Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally. Victoria is a French-born singer who takes on lead vocals and keyboard. Alex sings back up vocals, and plays guitar, bass pedals, and dabbles on the keyboard as well. The duo was formed in 2004 while exploring in the indie rock scene in Baltimore. The... read full bio
Sum 41 is rock band that hails from Canada. Sum 41 has proved that they are a major influence to the pop punk genre. Their debut album, All Killer, No Filler, achieved commercial success. The album peaked at No.13 on the US Billboard 200 and achieved platinum success in Canada, the UK and the US. The lead single, Fat Lip,... read full bio
Nicky Jam is one of the most prolific reggaeton artists within the Latin music scene today, known for hits like “Yo No Soy Tu Marido”, “Me Voy Pal Party”, ”Guayando”, ”Buscarte”, ”Fiel a Tu Piel”, ”Va Pasando el Tiempo”, and ”La Combi Completa”. His most popular hit song is the Latin Grammy Award-winning ""El Perdon"", featuring Enrique Iglesias, which was... read full bio
Tom Waits has been recording music for over 35 years. Comparing his early work---the Elektra/Asylum period from 1972-1980---with what came after (his Island Records years and finally his latest effort Mule Variations on indie label Epitaph), one notices a palpable shift towards the eccentric. In 1983, with the release of Swordfishtrombones, Waits began mixing genres and doing some rather strange... read full bio
English indie pop group Glass Animals was founded in Oxford in 2010. The band, which is founded and fronted by singer, composer, and producer Dave Bayley, also includes Joe Seaward, Ed Irwin-Singer, and Drew MacFarlane, three of his boyhood pals. All three of the Glass Animals albums were written and produced by Bayley. Before settling in Oxford, where he first... read full bio
Conjunto Primavera is among the most popular groups in the conjunto genre. Since signing with Mexican label Fonovisa, the band has released many gold-selling albums and has been nominated for many Latin Grammy awards. At the 15th annual Latin Grammy Awards, Conjunto Primavera received the Latin Grammy for Best Norteno Album (Amor Amor).... read full bio
The always witty Vince Gill and the reliably wry Lyle Lovett teamed up for a series of concerts that took them down the East Coast from Pennsylvania to South Carolina. These included intimate solo and duo performances, during which the artists served as their own accompanists. Both performers have reaped armfuls of Grammys and kindred laurels for their musical versatility... read full bio
The Late Late Show on CBS is hosted by English actor, writer, and producer James Corden. Beginning in the U.K., Corden co-created the popular BBC television series Gavin and Stacy. He appeared as the main character's closest friend. With this performance, Corden earned his first Best Male Comedy Performance BAFTA Award, and the program took home the BAFTA Audience Award... read full bio
Nick Jonas became a global sensation as a member of The Jonas Brothers, before establishing himself as a solo pop/ R&B star. The Jonas Brothers became Disney icons, starring in the Disney film “Camp Rock”, releasing four Platinum albums, earning a Grammy nomination and winning an American Music Award for Breakthrough Artist. The group parted ways, and Nick signed with... read full bio
The passion for music that Jon Pardi has always had was ignited at a young age, and he honed his singing skills on the karaoke machine that belonged to his grandmother. Pardi started writing songs when she was 12 years old and joined her first band when she was 14 years old. Country musicians such as George Strait and George... read full bio
Gucci Mane began rapping when he was just 14 years old. About 1,000 CDs of his debut album, "La Flare," were distributed as mixtapes on the streets. Gucci put a lot of effort into building a reputation for himself in the rap world and independently released his debut album "Trap House"; the album, which featured the Young Jeezy-assisted track "Icy,"... read full bio
Kodak Black, born Dieuson Octave, is a rapper from Pompano Beach, Florida who got his start in the rap group Brutal Youngnz and later performed with The Kolyons. He is well known for his stage name, which was inspired by his Instagram username. Kodak Black's first solo mixtape, "Project Baby," received widespread recognition, leading to the release of two additional... read full bio
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, a four-time Grammy Award-winning duo, have emerged as a premier hip-hop group known for their electrifying live shows, expertly crafted music, and innovative music videos and media. After years of building momentum with impassioned support from their devoted fan base, they broke new ground by independently releasing their debut full-length album, The Heist. The album shot... read full bio
Chloe Grace Moretz is an actress and model. She began her acting career at the young age of seven. Chloe debuted her acting career in the film The Amityville Horror. Some of her other early films include Let Me In, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, (500) Days of Summer, The Poker House, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.... read full bio
