Belanova
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Belanova
From left to right: Edgar Huerta, Denisse Guerrero
and Richie Arreola
Background information
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Origin
Pop, synthpop, electronic
Genres
2000–present
Years active
Universal Music, Virus
Labels
Belanova Official Website
Website
Members
Denisse Guerrero
Ricardo Arreola
Edgar Huerta
Belanova is a Mexican synthpop Grammy award-winning band that formed in the city
of Guadalajara, Jalisco, in 2000. The group consists of Denisse Guerrero (lead vocals),
Edgar Huerta (keyboards, programming) and Ricardo "Richie" Arreola (bass, guitar).
Although these are the only three official members, several other musicians perform in
the band's live lineup, most notably Israel "Campanita" Ulloa (drums) and Richo Acosta
(guitar). The band was signed to Virus Records, owned by Universal Music, in 2002.
Camila (band)
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Camila
From left to right: Domm, Samo, Hurtado
Background information
Mexico City, Mexico
Origin
Latin pop / Soft rock
Genres
2005–present
Years active
Sony Music
Labels
Members
Mario Domm
Samuel "Samo" Parra
Pablo Hurtado
Camila is a Mexican soft rock group which reached staggering success in their home
country and all over Latin America upon the release of their debut album Todo Cambió.
It consists of vocalist, composer and producer Mario Domm, vocalist Samuel Parra and
guitarist Pablo Hurtado, founded by Domm officially formed in 2005.[1]
Biographies
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
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Mario Domm (born January 22, 1977. Torreón, Coahuila) entered the Escuela
Nacional de Música in Mexico City at age 17, where he learned singing, music
theory, piano, harmony and counterpoint.[1] In 2001, Domm signed contract in
Sony Music to release his first solo and only album Mexi-Funky-Music.[2]
Domm has also produced hits for Thalía, Alejandra Guzmán, Paulina Rubio,
Alejandro Fernández, Reyli and Kalimba.
Samuel Parra better known as "Samo" (born December 2, 1975. Veracruz),
participated in 1995 in the successful Festival Valores Juveniles. He has worked
with artists as Yuri, Selena, Alan, María del Sol, Cristian Castro, León and
Reyli.
Pablo Hurtado (born August 29, 1981. San Luis Potosí) began his career at age
5. He studied Music Production and Audio Engineering at the Academy of
Music Fermatta.[1]
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez
Lopez performing during the Dance Again
World Tour, June 2012
Jennifer Lynn Lopez
July 24, 1969 (age 44)
Born
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
 Actress
 dancer
 fashion designer
 perfumer
 philanthropist
Occupation
 producer
 recording artist
 television personality
Years active
Net worth
Spouse(s)
Children
Relatives
Genres
Instruments
Labels
1986–present
$250 million[1]
Ojani Noa (m. 1997–1998)
Cris Judd (m. 2001–2003)
Marc Anthony (m. 2004)
2
Lynda Lopez
Musical career
 Dance
 funk
 hip hop
 Latin pop
 pop
 R&B


Drums[2]
vocals




2101
Capitol
Epic
Island
Associated acts

Work




Marc Anthony
Pitbull
Enrique Iglesias
Wisin & Yandel
Website
jenniferlopez.com
Jennifer Lynn Muñiz (née Lopez; born July 24, 1969) is an American
businesswoman, entertainer, philanthropist and producer. She became interested in
pursuing a career in the entertainment industry following a minor role in the 1986 film
My Little Girl, to the dismay of her Puerto Rican parents, who believed that it was an
unrealistic career route for a Hispanic. Lopez gained her first regular high-profile job as
a Fly Girl dancer on In Living Color in 1991, where she remained a regular until she
decided to pursue an acting career in 1993. She received her first leading role in the
Selena biopic of the same name in 1997. Lopez became the first Latina actress to earn
over $1 million for a role the following year, with the film Out of Sight. She ventured
into the music industry in 1999 with her debut studio album, On the 6, joining a select
few in successfully converting from a film to a music career.
With the simultaneous release of her second studio album J.Lo and her film The
Wedding Planner in 2001, Lopez became the first person to have a number one album
and film in the same week. Her 2002 remix album, J to tha L–O! The Remixes, was the
first in history to debut at number one on the US Billboard 200, while her fifth studio
album, Como Ama una Mujer (2007), received the highest first-week sales for a Spanish
album in the United States. Lopez has established herself as a prominent figure in both
the film and music industry, in a career spanning four decades. With records sales of 75
million and a cumulative film gross of over $2 billion, Lopez is regarded as the most
influential Hispanic performer in the United States, as well as the highest-paid Latin
actress.[3] As of 2013, Forbes ranks her as one of the "10 Most Powerful Musicians" and
"World's Most Powerful Women".[4][5]
Lopez's public image and personal relationships have attracted worldwide media
attention. Lopez's first high profile relationship was with media mogul Sean Combs,
who accompanied her to the 2000 Grammy Awards where she wore the infamous Green
Versace dress. She became romantically involved with actor Ben Affleck, who would
later become the muse of her third studio album This Is Me... Then (2002), while still
married to her second husband Cris Judd. Lopez wed long-time friend Marc Anthony in
2004 and gave birth to their twins, Emme and Maximilian, in February 2008. The
entertainer has used her position as a global icon of pop culture to begin her own
empire, consisting of various clothing lines, accessories, fragrances, a production
company, television shows and a charitable foundation among other activities. As of
2012, Lopez has an estimated net worth of $250 million.[1]
Luis Fonsi
Luis Fonsi
Background information
Birth name Luis Alfonso Rodríguez López-Cepero
April 15, 1978 (age 35)
Born
Latin pop, Rock en Español
Genres
Instruments Voice, Piano & Guitar
Years active 1998–present
Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Labels
Luis Alfonso Rodríguez López-Cepero, more commonly known by his stage name
Luis Fonsi, (born April 15, 1978 in Puerto Rico) is a Latin Grammy winning Puerto
Rican singer and composer.
Plan B (duo)
Plan B
Also
known as
Origin
Genres
Labels
Website
Plan B, The Panic, El Duo Del Sex,
Chencho & Maldy
Puerto Rico
Reggaeton
Pina Records, Sony Music Latin, Plan B
Society
www.planblive.net/houseofpleasure/
Plan B is a Puerto Rican Reggaeton duo, consisting of Chencho (real name Orlando
Javier Valle Vega, born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico) and Maldy (Edwin Vázquez Vega,
born in Guayama, Puerto Rico), who are co-working cousins. At an early age they had
an attraction to Reggaeton music; all their efforts finally began to pay off in 1998 when
they met the music producer, DJ Blass, who was preparing a Reggaeton compilation
called @ria 51: Aliados Al Escuadron and released their first recording "Voy Subiendo"
in 1999. At the time they were called "The Panic" until after their song "¿Qué Es Plan
B?" from the album Reggaeton Sex Vol. 2 released in 2000. It had everyone wondering
'Plan B' and then Chencho and Maldy dropped their original names and Plan B was
born.
In 2002 they rose to fame, and released their first studio album, called El Mundo Del
Plan B: Los Que La Montan. It featured collaborations with Daddy Yankee, Speedy,
Rey Pirin, Great Kilo, Guelo Star, and other artists and producers. Chencho and now
Maldy are both producers, Chencho has his own record label by the name plagio of
Chencho Records, Maldy has his, Maldy Records. They released their second album in
2005 called Los Nenes Del Blin Blin. Maldy's album, released in 2007, was named
Reggaeton De Markesina. Finally the duo released their third album in 2010 called
House of Pleasure and released singles from the album such as "Si No Le Contesto" and
Es Un Secreto.
They have been featured in many productions including Luny Tunes & Noriega: Mas
Flow (Song: Tu Sabes), DJ Sonic's "Los Abusadores", "Guatauba XXX". DJ Blass also
from Guayama, Puerto Rico produced many of their songs including hits like
"Frikitona", "Mencionando Tu Nombre", "¿Qué Es Plan B?", and more.[1]
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez
Gomez in 2008
Background information
Birth name Selena Marie Gomez
July 22, 1992 (age 21)
Born
Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S.
Pop, dance, electropop,[1] dubstep,[2]
Genres
pop rock[3] (early)
Occupations Actress, singer, fashion designer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2002–present
Hollywood
Labels
Associated
Selena Gomez & the Scene
acts
selenagomez.com
Website
Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992)[4] is an American singer and actress. Gomez
first made her debut appearing as Gianna in Barney & Friends, lasting from 2002 to
2004. Following this, Gomez had cameo roles in films such as Spy Kids 3-D: Game
Over (2003) and Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire (2005). In 2006, Gomez appeared
as a guest star on an episode of the Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack and
Cody, as well as Hannah Montana. Following this, Gomez starred in the Disney
Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place. The series was a critical and
commercial success, earning Gomez numerous awards and nominations. Gomez later
appeared in numerous Disney Channel series and films including Jonas Brothers:
Living the Dream (2008) and Disney Channel Games (2008). In 2009, Gomez appeared
in the films Princess Protection Program and Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie
before releasing her first studio album as Selena Gomez & the Scene, titled Kiss & Tell.
The album was a commercial success, peaking inside the Top 10 of the Billboard 200.
Following this, Gomez appeared in the film Ramona and Beezus, one of her first roles
outside of Disney. Gomez & the Scene released their second studio album, A Year
Without Rain, later that year. The album entered the Top 5 of the Billboard 200, and
spawned two Top 40 hits. In 2011, Gomez gained much publicity when it was
confirmed that she was in a relationship with teenage pop star Justin Bieber. The couple
was dubbed "Jelena" by the media, and were noted as being a teen power couple.
Gomez began appearing in more films such as Monte Carlo (2011) and The Muppets
(2011). Gomez, along with her band, later released their third studio album When the
Sun Goes Down in 2011. The album spawned the hit single "Love You Like a Love
Song", which was certified 4× Platinum by the RIAA. Following the release of the
album, Gomez confirmed she would be taking a musical hiatus to focus on her acting
career. She then went on to appear in the films Hotel Transylvania (2012) and Spring
Breakers (2013), the latter of which saw Gomez portraying a more adult role.
Despite her early comments of a musical hiatus, Gomez confirmed in October 2012 that
she was working on her solo debut album. The lead single, "Come & Get It", was
released in April 2013. It became her first Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart,
and was certified Gold by the RIAA. The album's second single, "Slow Down", was
released in June. Gomez has since announced plans of a second musical hiatus
following the release of Stars Dance in July. Outside of her work in the entertainment
industry, Gomez is involved in philanthropic activities through charity work and various
social and environmental causes.[5]
Thalía
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Thalía
Thalía in 2010, during a promotional tour.
Background information
Birth name Ariadna Thalía Sodi Miranda
26 August 1971 (age 41)[1]
Born
Mexico City, Mexico
Latin music, Latin pop, Pop rock,
Adult contemporary, World music,
Genres
Dance
Singer, songwriter, actress, author,
Occupations businesswoman, fashion designer,
philanthropist
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1981–present
Fonovisa (1985–1994)
EMI (1994–2008)
Labels
Sony Music (2009–present)
Associated
Timbiriche
acts
www.thalia.com
Website
Thalía's signature
Ariadna Thalía Sodi Miranda (Spanish pronunciation: [aɾiˈaðna taˈli.a ˈsoði miˈɾanda];
born 26 August 1971) known mononymously as Thalía, is a Mexican singer,
songwriter, published author, actress and businesswoman, who has sung in Spanish,
English, Portuguese, French and Tagalog.[2] She is recognized as the most successful
female solo Mexican artist internationally by media conglomerates such as Univision
Communications, Televisa and TV Azteca,[3][4][5] while she has sold over 40 million
records worldwide as a solo artist, being considered as one of the best selling Latin
musicians of all time.[6][7][8][9] Big part of the media refer to her as the "Queen of Latin
pop",[10][11] because of her numerous Latin pop hit singles and her legacy within the latin
pop music scene of the past 2 decades.[12][13] However, apart from singing, Thalía has
also had a renowned career in acting, as she starred in a variety of soap operas that were
watched by over two billion people in more than 180 countries and marked history in
television because of their extremely high ratings.[14][15] She was converted into a global
television icon, especially during the decade of the 1990s, while she was publically
referred to as the reigning "Queen of telenovelas" by the mass media, because of the
phenomenal reception her soap operas had.[16] She was also reported to be the most
successful telenovela actress in history, as stated by Televisa, the largest mass media
company in the Spanish-speaking world.[17][18]
In 2008, the British tabloid The Sun, named her as one of "the 50 female singers who
will never be forgotten"[19] while in 2011, Terra Networks included her in their list of
"the most powerful and iconic women in music".[20] Thalía has also been nominated for
various Latin Grammy, Latin Billboard and many other awards throughout her career.
This has helped her to maintain her autonomy and her status as a powerful woman
within the recording industry. She is also an occasional author, model, fashion designer,
and record producer. With her productions, Thalía has received several gold and
platinum sales certifications in most American, European, and Asian countries,
establishing herself as the ultimate Spanish-language crossover artist.[21] In 2013, she
will be honored with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as a recognition for
her successful career in music and entertainment.[22][23]
Bob Sinclar
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Bob Sinclar
Bob Sinclar in NRJ Music Awards in 2011
Background information
Birth name Christophe Le Friant
Bob Sinclar, Da Cheese, The Mighty
Also known Bop, Reminiscence Quartet, Yellow
Productions, Chris the French Kiss,
as
Bob from Paris, Desmond K
10 May 1969 (age 44)
Born
House, reggae fusion, raggamuffin,
electro house, dance, French house,
Genres
electronic, hip house
Occupations Producer /Number One Top Keirel, DJ
Instruments Turntables
Years active 1987–present
Yellow Productions
Labels
Ministry of Sound Australia
Associated
Africanism All Stars
acts
www.bobsinclar.com
Website
Bob Sinclar (born Christophe Le Friant, 10 May 1969), is a French record producer,
house music DJ, remixer and the owner of the label Yellow Productions.[1]
Paramore
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This article is about the American rock band. For the band's self-titled album, see
Paramore (album).
Paramore
Paramore live at Garuda Wisnu Kencana in Bali on
August, 2011.
Background information
Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Origin
Alternative rock, emo, pop punk
Genres
2004–present
Years active
Fueled by Ramen, Atlantic
Labels
Associated acts Novel American, HalfNoise
paramore.net
Website
Members
Hayley Williams
Jeremy Davis
Taylor York
Past members
Josh Farro
Zac Farro
Jason Bynum
John Hembree
Hunter Lamb
Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The
band currently consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis, and
guitarist Taylor York. The group released its debut album All We Know Is Falling in
2005, and its second album Riot! in 2007, which was certified Platinum in the US and
Ireland and Gold in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK. Brand New Eyes,
Paramore's third album, was released in 2009 and is the band's second-highest charting
album to date, going platinum in Ireland and the UK, and gold in the US, Canada,
Australia and New Zealand.[1] Paramore's 2013 self-titled fourth album debuted at No. 1
on the Billboard charts in the United States. It was also the No. 1 album in the United
Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Argentina and Mexico.[2]
Julieta Venegas
Julieta Venegas
Julieta Venegas at Central Park Summer 2008
Background information
Birth name Julieta Venegas Percevault
November 24, 1970 (age 42)
Born
Los Angeles County
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Origin
Pop, indie pop, alternative music, folk
Genres
rock
Singer-songwriter, musician, record
Occupations
producer
Vocals, piano Accordion, Guitar,
Instruments Keyboards, Wurlitzer, Vibraphone,
Caja, Cello
Years active 1992–present
RCA, Sony International
Labels
julietavenegas.net
Website
Julieta Venegas Percevault (born November 24, 1970 in Los Angeles County,
California),[1] known professionally as Julieta Venegas, is a Mexican singer, songwriter,
instrumentalist and producer, who sings pop-rock in Spanish. She speaks English,
Portuguese, and Spanish fluently. She has a twin sister, Yvonne, who is a photographer.
Venegas grew up in Tijuana and began studying music at the age of eight. She went on
to join several bands including Mexican ska band Tijuana No!.
She plays several instruments including acoustic guitar, accordion, and keyboard. She
has won five Latin Grammys and one Grammy Award among other awards. She has
composed music for theater and performed in soundtracks for two movies.
In 1997, she released her debut album Aquí to favorable reviews in Mexico by the rock
audience.[2] In later years she positioned herself as one of the most prominent
songwriters in Latin pop by achieving fame in 2003 in Latin America and Spain with
the album Sí and singles "Andar Conmigo" and "Algo Está Cambiando" which were
positioned at the top of Latin Billboard.[3]
In 2006, she released her most successful album Limón y Sal which is her best-selling
album to date. Limón y Sal achieved Platinum status in several countries,[4] including
the worldwide hit "Me Voy." "Me voy" was certified Gold in Mexico.[5] Her album Otra
Cosa was released worldwide on March 16, 2010.[6] Venegas was designated a UNICEF
Goodwill Ambassador in Mexico.[7]
Diego Torres
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Diego Torres
Background information
Birth name Diego Antonio Caccia Torres
March 9, 1971 (age 42)
Born
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Origin
Pop, pop rock, Latin, reggae, rhumba,
Genres
flamenco
Occupations Actor, singer, songwriter, musician
Instruments Vocal, guitar, piano
Years active 1988–present
RCA (1993-1996)
Sony Music Ariola (1996-2008)
Labels
Universal Music Latin (2010-present)
http://www.diegotorres.com/
Website
Diego Antonio Caccia Torres (born March 9, 1971 on Buenos Aires), also known as
Diego Torres, is an Argentine two Grammy Award-nominated pop singer, songwriter,
composer, musician and actor (of films, theater and television). He is the son of the
legendary argentine artist Lolita Torres (1930-2002).
Coldplay
Coldplay
Coldplay on stage following a 2009 performance
during the Viva La Vida tour. From left to right:
Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will
Champion
Background information
London, United Kingdom
Origin
Alternative rock, post-Britpop[1][2]
Genres
1996–present
Years active
EMI, Parlophone, Capitol, Fierce
Labels
Panda, Republic[3]
Associated acts Apparatjik
coldplay.com
Website
Members
Chris Martin
Jonny Buckland
Guy Berryman
Will Champion
Coldplay are a British rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead
guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London.[4] After they formed under the
name Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their
name to Starfish.[5] Will Champion joined as a drummer, backing vocalist, and multiinstrumentalist, completing the line-up. Manager Phil Harvey is often considered an
unofficial fifth member.[6] The band renamed themselves "Coldplay" in 1998,[7] before
recording and releasing three EPs; Safety in 1998, Brothers & Sisters as a single in 1999
and The Blue Room in the same year. The latter was their first release on a major label,
after signing to Parlophone.[8]
They achieved worldwide fame with the release of the single "Yellow" in 2000,
followed by their debut album released in the same year, Parachutes, which was
nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the
Head (2002), was released to critical acclaim and won multiple awards, including
NME's Album of the Year. They have also come top of the BBC Radio 2 poll of the
favourite album of all time. Their next release, X&Y, the best-selling album worldwide
in 2005, was met with mostly positive reviews upon its release, though some critics felt
that it was inferior to its predecessor. The band's fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or
Death and All His Friends (2008), was produced by Brian Eno and released again to
largely positive reviews, earning several Grammy nominations and wins at the 51st
Grammy Awards.[9] On 24 October 2011, they released their fifth studio album, Mylo
Xyloto, which received mixed to positive reviews, topped the charts in over 34
countries, and was the UK's best-selling rock album of 2011.[10]
The band has won a number of music awards throughout their career, including eight
Brit Awards—winning Best British Group three times, five MTV Video Music Awards,
and seven Grammy Awards from twenty five nominations. Coldplay have sold more
than 60 million records worldwide.[11][12] In December 2009, Rolling Stone readers
voted the group the fourth-best artist of the 2000s.[13]
Coldplay have been an active supporter of various social and political causes, such as
Oxfam's Make Trade Fair campaign and Amnesty International. The group have also
performed at various charity projects such as Band Aid 20, Live 8, Sound Relief, Hope
for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief, The Secret Policeman's Ball,
and the Teenage Cancer Trust.[14]
Don Omar
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Don Omar
Background information
Birth name William Omar Landrón Rivera
Also known
El Rey
as
February 10, 1978 (age 35)
Born
Puerto Rico
Origin
Reggaeton, latin pop and hip hop
Genres
Rapper, singer-songwriter, composer,
Occupations
actor
Years active 1999–present
Orfanato (CEO), VI, Universal Music
Labels
Latino, Machete
Associated
Tego Calderón, Lucenzo, Ivy Queen
acts
www.orfanatomusicgroup.com
Website
Don Omar (born William Omar Landrón Rivera; February 10, 1978), is a Puerto
Rican reggaeton singer and actor. He is sometimes referred to by his nickname El Rey
(Spanish: "The King").
Sean Kingston
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Sean Kingston
Sean Kingston in 2009
Background information
Birth name Kisean Anderson
February 3, 1990 (age 23)
Born
Miami, Florida, United States
Kingston, Jamaica
Origin
Reggae fusion, hip hop, dance, R&B[1]
Genres
Occupations Rapper, singer, songwriter
Years active 2007–present
Beluga Heights, Epic, TM3, E1 Music
Labels
Associated Flo Rida, Soulja Boy, Unk, Rick Ross,
Iyaz, Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa
acts
www.seankingston.com
Website
Kisean Anderson (born February 3, 1990), better known by his stage name Sean
Kingston, is a Jamaican American rapper, singer and songwriter. He pursued a music
career and debuted in 2007 with the album Sean Kingston.
Maná
Maná
Background information
Guadalajara, Mexico
Origin
Rock, Latin rock
Genres
1978–present
Years active
Warner/WEA International
Labels
www.mana.com.mx
Website
Members
Fher Olvera
Alex González
Sergio Vallín
Juan Calleros
Past members
Ulises Calleros
Iván González
Abraham Calleros
César "Vampiro" López
Gustavo Orozco
Sheila Ríos
Juan Carlos Toribio
Maná is a Mexican rock band from Guadalajara, Jalisco. The group's current line-up
consists of vocalist/guitarist Fher Olvera, drummer Alex González, guitarist Sergio
Vallín, and bassist Juan Calleros. Considered the biggest Latin rock band in the world,
Mana has earned four Grammy Awards, seven Latin Grammy Awards, five MTV Video
Music Awards Latin America, six Premios Juventud awards, fourteen Billboard Latin
Music Awards and fifteen Premios Lo Nuestro awards.
The band formed in 1986 and released its first album, Falta Amor, in 1990. In 1992, the
group released ¿Dónde Jugarán Los Niños?, which sold more than 8 million copies
worldwide,[citation needed] becoming the best selling Spanish-language rock album of all
time. After several lineup changes, the group released Cuando los Ángeles Lloran
(1995), which is noted for its stylistic departure from the band's previous work. Maná
followed with Sueños Líquidos (1997), Revolución de Amor (2002), and Amar es
Combatir (2007), which continued the group's success. The band's most recent album,
Drama y Luz, was released in April 2011.
The band's sound draws from the pop rock, Latin pop, calypso, reggae and ska music
genres. They initially received international commercial success in Australia and Spain
and have since gained popularity and exposure in the US, Western Europe, Asia, and
the Middle East. No other Latin rock act sells more albums or arenas with the
consistency of Maná. The band has sold an estimated 35 million albums worldwide.[1]
Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Iglesias
August 2011
Background information
Birth name Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler
May 8, 1975 (age 38)[1]
Born
Madrid, Spain[citation needed]
Miami, Florida, United States
Origin
Singer-songwriter, actor, model,
Occupations
record producer
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Years active 1995–present
Whitney Houston, Lionel Richie,
Associated
Pitbull, Aventura, Wisin y Yandel, Lil
acts
Wayne
www.enriqueiglesias.com
Website
Enrique Iglesias (Spanish pronunciation: [enˈrike iˈɣlesjas], born Enrique Miguel Iglesias
Preysler; May 8, 1975) is a Spanish singer-songwriter, model, actor, and record
producer. Iglesias started his career in the mid-1990s on an American Spanish Language
record label Fonovisa which helped turn him into one of the biggest stars in Latin
America and the Hispanic Market in the United States becoming the biggest seller of
Spanish-language albums of that decade. He has also credited his niece, Natalia Elisa
Iglesias for inspiring him throughout his musical career. He made a successful crossover
into the mainstream market and signed a multi-album deal with Universal Music Group
for an unprecedented US $48,000,000 with Universal Music Latino to release his
Spanish albums and Interscope to release English albums. In 2010, he parted with
Interscope and signed with another Universal Music Group label, Universal Republic.
Iglesias has sold over 100 million units worldwide, making him one of the best selling
Spanish language artists of all time.[2] He has had five Billboard Hot 100 top five
singles, including two number-ones, and holds the record for producing 23 number-one
Spanish-language singles on the Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks. He has also had 12
number-one songs on Billboard's Dance charts, more than any other single male artist.[3]
Altogether, Iglesias has amassed 70 number-one rankings on the various Billboard
charts.[4] Billboard has called him The King of Latin Pop and The King of Dance.[5]
Fanny Lú
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Fanny Lú
Birth name Fanny Lucía Martínez Buenaventura
February 8, 1973 (age 40)
Born
Santiago de Cali, Valle del Cauca,
Origin
Colombia
Latin Pop, Tropipop
Genres
Occupations Singer, songwriter, actress
1994–present (actress)
Years active
2005–present (singer)
Universal Music Latino
Labels
fannylu.com
Website
Fanny Lucía Martínez Buenaventura (born 8 February 1973), better known
professionally as Fanny Lú, is a Colombian singer-songwriter and actress from
Santiago de Cali, Colombia. She studied at the University of the Andes and received a
degree in industrial engineering. She is the mother of two children, Mateo and
Valentina, and is currently divorced.[1] She signed with Universal Music Latino record
label.
Her first job in the entertainment industry was in Colombia, as hostess to a music
magazine called "Siempre Música". She then moved on to radio voice in the principal
radio stations from her country. However, she wasn't recognized until 1998, when she
made part of the cast from the Colombian soap opera Perro Amor.
In 2006 she released Lágrimas Cálidas, winning fame in Colombia and some countries
from Latin America, with her two singles that reached the top on the Latin charts. Her
2008 album Dos consolidated her musician career, giving credibility like famous artist.
Her hit single "Tú No Eres Para Mi" was number one in several countries[citation needed].
She released her third album Felicidad y Perpetua on November 2011. Her humanitarian
work grented her to be named "Goodwill Ambassador" from the FAO.[2]
Train (band)
Train
Pat Monahan and Jimmy Stafford of Train
performing in January 2011
Background information
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Origin
Pop rock, roots rock, blues rock, soft
rock, adult alternative, rock, folk rock,
Genres
alternate country
Years
1994–present
(Hiatus: 2006-2009)
active
Columbia, Aware
Labels
Associated
Ashley Monroe
acts
www.savemesanfrancisco.com
Website
Members
Pat Monahan
Jimmy Stafford
Scott Underwood
Past
members
Rob Hotchkiss
Charlie Colin
Brandon Bush
Johnny Colt
Train is an American pop rock band from San Francisco, California. The band
currently consists of a core trio of Pat Monahan (vocals), Jimmy Stafford (guitar), and
Scott Underwood (drums).
With a lineup that included original members Monahan, Stafford, Underwood, Rob
Hotchkiss, and Charlie Colin, the band achieved mainstream success with its debut
album, Train, which was released in 1998 with the hit "Meet Virginia". Train's 2001
album, Drops of Jupiter contained the lead single "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)", which
won two Grammy Awards in 2002. The album was certified double platinum in the
United States and Canada and remains the band's best-selling album to date.
Train's third studio album, My Private Nation, released in 2003, was certified platinum
in the United States with the hit "Calling All Angels". Following the departures of
Hotchkiss and Colin, the band released its fourth album, For Me, It's You in 2006, with
Brandon Bush (keyboards) and Johnny Colt (bass). Despite a generally positive
reception from critics, the album was commercially unsuccessful. Train then went on a
three-year hiatus.
In late 2009, Train released the album Save Me, San Francisco, from which album three
singles—-the RIAA 6x Platinum-certified international hit "Hey, Soul Sister", "If It's
Love" and "Marry Me"—-reached high positions on the Billboard Hot 100 at number
three, 34, and 34, respectively. The album itself has been certified gold by both the
RIAA and ARIA and has sold 954,000 units.[1] Since 2008, Jerry Becker (guitar,
keyboards, backing vocals) and Hector Maldonado (bass, guitar, percussion, backing
vocals) have been touring and recording with the group around the world.
In April 2012, Train released their sixth studio album titled California 37. The first
single from the album entitled "Drive By" reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100
and was a Top 10 in the UK, their first Top 20 single since 2009.
Katy Perry
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"Katy Hudson" redirects here. For the album, see Katy Hudson (album). For the
Australian fashion designer, see Katie Perry.
Katy Perry
Katy Perry promoting her song "Roar" in New York
City, August 12, 2013
Background information
Birth name Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson
Also known
Katy Hudson
as
October 25, 1984 (age 28)
Born
Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
Pop, electronic, dance, rock
Genres
Singer, songwriter, actress,
Occupations
businesswoman, philanthropist
Instruments Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active 1999–present
Red Hill, Island, Columbia, Virgin,
Labels
Capitol
Associated
The Matrix
acts
katyperry.com
Website
Katheryn Elizabeth "Katy" Hudson[1] (born October 25, 1984), known by her stage
name Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, businesswoman, philanthropist,
and actress. She was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California. Having had very little
exposure to mainstream pop music in her childhood, she pursued a career in gospel
music as a teen and released her debut studio album, Katy Hudson (2001). She also
recorded a second solo album which never received release.
In 2007, Perry signed a recording contract with Capitol Records and adopted her current
stage name. The following year, she came to prominence with her second studio album
and first mainstream release, One of the Boys (2008), which produced singles "I Kissed
a Girl", "Hot n Cold", "Thinking of You" and, "Waking Up in Vegas". The project was
further promoted through the Hello Katy Tour. Perry's third record, Teenage Dream
(2010), spawned the Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping singles "California Gurls",
"Teenage Dream", "Firework", "E.T." and "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)". In doing so, it
became the first album recorded by a female artist in history to produce five numberone hits, and the second album overall behind Michael Jackson's Bad (1987). Perry
embarked on the California Dreams Tour following its release. In 2012, it was reissued
as Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection and contained the number-one single
"Part of Me". Her fourth album, Prism, is expected to be released October 22, 2013.
Perry has received numerous awards and nominations. She has also been nominated for
nine Grammy Awards and was named by Billboard as 2012's Woman of the Year.[2]
She remains the only artist to spend 69 consecutive weeks in the top ten of the Hot
100.[3] She has ventured into celebrity endorsement and released fragrances Purr, Meow
and Killer Queen. She made her film debut voicing Smurfette in The Smurfs (2011).
Perry was ranked at number fourteen on Billboard's list of top moneymakers of 2011,
grossing more than $11 million.[4] She was spotlighted in her own 3D autobiographical
film, Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012), which concentrated on her life as a touring artist
and the breakdown of her one-year marriage to English comedian Russell Brand.
Jason Mraz
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Jason Mraz
Jason Mraz in March 2011
Background information
Jason Thomas Mraz
Birth name
June 23, 1977 (age 36)
Born
Mechanicsville, Virginia, U.S.
Pop rock, blue-eyed soul, alternative
Genres
rock, Reggae, Surf Rock
Occupations Singer-songwriter, musician
Vocals, guitar, piano, mandolin,
Instruments
mandola, banjo, ukulele
Years active 1999–present
Elektra Records (2002–2005)
Labels
Atlantic Records (2005–present)
Tristan Prettyman, Bushwalla, Jack
Associated
Johnson, Colbie Caillat, James
acts
Morrison
jasonmraz.com
Website
Notable instruments
Taylor Guitars
Jason Thomas Mraz (/məˈræz/;[1] born June 23, 1977) is an American singersongwriter. Mraz first came to prominence on the San Diego coffee house scene in
2000.[2] At one of these coffee houses, Mraz met percussionist Toca Rivera and released
Live at Java Joe's. He released his debut album, Waiting for My Rocket to Come, which
contained the hit single "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)", in 2002, but it was not until the
release of his second album, Mr. A-Z, in 2005, that Mraz achieved major commercial
success. The album peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 and sold over 100,000
copies in the US. In 2008, Mraz released his third studio album, We Sing. We Dance.
We Steal Things. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and was a
commercial success worldwide, peaking in the top ten of many international charts.
Mraz's international breakthrough came with the release of the single "I'm Yours" from
the album We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. The single peaked at number six on the
Billboard Hot 100, giving Mraz his first top ten single. The song was on the Hot 100 for
76 weeks, beating the previous record of 69 weeks held by LeAnn Rimes' "How Do I
Live". The song was a commercial success in the US, receiving a 5x platinum
certification from the RIAA for sales of over five million.[3] The song was successful
internationally, topping the charts in New Zealand and Norway and peaking in the top
ten of multiple international charts.
Bruno Mars
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Bruno Mars
Mars performing in Houston, Texas in 2010.
Background information
Birth name Peter Gene Hernandez
October 8, 1985 (age 27)[1]
Born
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Pop, reggae, soul, R&B, funk, jazz,
Genres
blues, rock
Singer-songwriter, record producer,
Occupations
musician, dancer
Vocals, drums, guitar, keyboard, bass,
Instruments
piano, harmonica, beatbox
Years active 2006–present
Motown, Universal Motown, Atlantic,
Labels
Elektra
The Smeezingtons, Cee Lo Green, Lil
Associated Wayne, Eminem, Royce da 5'9", Bad
Meets Evil, Travie McCoy, B.o.B,
acts
Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg
Website
www.brunomars.com
Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), known by his stage name Bruno
Mars, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Raised in Honolulu,
Hawaii, by a family of musicians, Mars began making music at a young age and
performed in various musical venues in his hometown throughout his childhood. He
graduated from high school and moved to Los Angeles, to pursue a musical career.
Mars produced songs for other artists, joining production team The Smeezingtons.
Mars had an unsuccessful stint with Motown Records, but then signed with Atlantic in
2009. He became recognized as a solo artist after lending his vocals to the songs
"Nothin' on You" by B.o.B, and "Billionaire" by Travie McCoy, which were worldwide
hits, and for which he co-wrote the hooks. He also co-wrote the hits "Right Round" by
Flo Rida featuring Ke$ha, and "Wavin' Flag" by K'naan, allowing him to work with an
assortment of artists from various genres. Mars' debut studio album, Doo-Wops &
Hooligans (2010) peaked at number three on the Billboard 200,[2] anchored by the
worldwide number-one singles "Just the Way You Are", "Grenade" and the hit single
"The Lazy Song". The album was nominated for seven Grammy Awards, winning Best
Pop Vocal Performance for "Just The Way You Are". His second album, Unorthodox
Jukebox (2012), peaked at number one in the United States.[3] The album spawned the
international hit singles, "Locked Out of Heaven" and "When I Was Your Man". In
addition to his solo music, Bruno has collaborated with numerous other artists, notably
being featured on the worldwide hits "Lighters" (with Bad Meets Evil) and "Young,
Wild & Free" (with Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa).
Mars' work has earned him numerous awards and accolades, including a Grammy, an
American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award and a BRIT Award. Since the
beginning of his career as a singer, in 2010, Mars has sold 8 million albums and 58
million singles worldwide as a singer,[4] although as a songwriter, producer and singer,
his total single download sales surpass 100 million worldwide.[3] He has achieved a total
of five number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and six top ten singles,
including first place with "Just the Way You Are", which sold 12.5 million copies and
contributed to Mars becoming the best-selling digital artist in 2011.[5]
Justin Bieber
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Justin Bieber
Bieber on Believe Tour in July 2012
Background information
Birth name Justin Drew Bieber
March 1, 1994 (age 19)
Born
London, Ontario, Canada
Stratford, Ontario, Canada
Origin
Pop, R&B, teen pop[1][2][3]
Genres
Singer-songwriter, musician, record
Occupations
producer, actor, dancer, investor
Vocals, guitar, piano, drums,[4]
Instruments
trumpet[5]
Years active 2008–present
Island, Teen Island, RBMG, School
Boy
Labels
Justin Drew Bieber (/ˈbiːbər/; born March 1, 1994)[6][7] is a Canadian pop musician,
actor, and singer-songwriter.[1][3] Bieber was discovered in 2008 by American talent
manager Scooter Braun,[8] who came across Bieber's videos on YouTube and later
became his manager. Braun arranged for him to meet with entertainer Usher Raymond
in Atlanta, Georgia, Bieber was signed to Raymond Braun Media Group (RBMG),[9]
and then to an Island Records recording contract offered by record executive L.A.
Reid.[4][10]
His debut extended play, the seven-track My World, was released in November 2009,
and was certified platinum in the United States. He became the first artist to have seven
songs from a debut record to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.[11] Bieber's first full-length
studio album, My World 2.0, was released in March 2010. It debuted at or near numberone in several countries and was certified platinum in the United States. It was preceded
by the single "Baby". He followed up the release of his debut album with his first
headlining tour, the My World Tour, the remix albums My Worlds Acoustic and Never
Say Never – The Remixes, and the 3D biopic-concert film Justin Bieber: Never Say
Never. Bieber released his second studio album Under the Mistletoe in November 2011,
when it debuted at number-one on the Billboard 200. Bieber released his third studio
album Believe on June 19, 2012, and it became his fourth chart topper in the United
States, debuting at number-one on the Billboard 200.
Bieber has received numerous awards, including both Artist of the Year Awards at the
2010 American Music Awards and the 2012 American Music Awards, and was
nominated for Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album at the 53rd Grammy
Awards. With a global fan base, termed as "Beliebers", and over 40 million followers
on Twitter, he was named by Forbes magazine in 2012 as the third-most powerful
celebrity in the world.[12] He had earned an estimated US$55 million in the previous 12
months. As of May 2012, Bieber has sold 15 million albums.[13]
Kudai
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Kudai
Kudai performing in Pichilemu, in 2006
Background information
Santiago, Chile
Origin
Pop, rock
Genres
Years active 1999–2009[1]
EMI, Capitol
Labels
Lillyput, Leamitié, Ciao, Gabriela
Associated
Villalba, Nicole Natalino, Koko
acts
Stambuk, Leo Garcia, Ilona, RBD
www.kudai.cl
Website
Members
Tomás Cañas
Pablo Holman
Bárbara Sepúlveda
Gabriela Villalba
Past
members
Nicole Natalino
Kudai was a Latin Grammy Award-nominated Chilean pop group that was founded in
Santiago, Chile. Its original members were Tomás Cañas Manzi, Pablo Holman Concha,
Nicole Natalino and Bárbara Sepúlveda Labra. In 2006 Nicole Natalino left the group
citing personal reasons, and was replaced by Ecuadorian Gabriela Villalba. They
released three albums in latinoamerica Vuelo in 2004, Sobrevive in 2006 and Nadha in
2008, this is the first album of the band released in the United States. The group was
hugely popular mostly among teenagers in Latin America, and has sold approximately 1
million records worldwide.
With their debut single, Sin Despertar, which reached #15 at the Billboard Hot Latin
Tracks, they received strong radio airplay in all of the Hispanic world. Sin Despertar
was included in their album Vuelo, which was a worldwide success, reaching 3x
Platinum status in Chile, Platinum status in Mexico, and selling over 500,000 copies
worldwide.
They are well known for hit songs, such as Sin Despertar, Ya Nada Queda, Escapar,
Déjame Gritar, Llévame, Tal Vez, Lejos De Aquí and Nada Es Igual.
They also performed the theme song for Quiero Mis Quinces, a show for MTV
Latinoamérica. "Quiero Mis Quinces" was also a hit in Mexico, reaching #7 there.
Lady Gaga
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Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga in 2012, during The Born This Way Ball
Tour
Background information
Birth name Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta
March 28, 1986 (age 27)[1]
Born
New York City, New York, U.S
Pop, dance, electronic, rock
Genres
Singer-songwriter, record producer,
dancer, activist, businesswoman,
Occupations
fashion designer, actress,
philanthropist, humanitarian
Instruments Vocals, piano, keyboards
Years active 2005–present
Def Jam, Cherrytree, Streamline, Kon
Labels
Live, Interscope
www.ladygaga.com
Website
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (/ˈstɛfəniː dʒərməˈnɒtə/ STE-fə-nee jər-məNOT-ə; born March 28, 1986), known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American
singer-songwriter, record producer, activist, businesswoman, fashion designer and
actress. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the
Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts
before withdrawing to focus on her musical career. She soon began performing in the
rock music scene of Manhattan's Lower East Side. By the end of 2007, record executive
and producer Vincent Herbert signed her to his label Streamline Records, an imprint of
Interscope Records. Initially working as a songwriter at Interscope Records, her vocal
abilities captured the attention of recording artist Akon, who also signed her to Kon
Live Distribution, his own label under Interscope.
In 2008, Lady Gaga came to prominence with her debut studio album, The Fame, which
was a critical and commercial success. The record included the international numberone tracks "Just Dance" and "Poker Face". In 2009, her extended play, The Fame
Monster, was released to a similar reception, and produced the hit singles "Bad
Romance", "Telephone", and "Alejandro". Its accompanying Monster Ball Tour became
one of the highest-grossing concert tours of all time. Lady Gaga's second album, Born
This Way (2011), topped albums charts in most major markets and generated charttopping songs "Born This Way", "Judas", and "The Edge of Glory". Her third album,
Artpop, is planned for release in 2013.
Influenced by David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Queen, Lady Gaga is
recognized for her flamboyant, diverse and outré contributions to the music industry
through her fashion, performances and music videos. As of October 2011, she had sold
an estimated 23 million albums and 64 million singles worldwide and her singles are
some of the best-selling worldwide.[2] Her achievements include five Grammy Awards
and 13 MTV Video Music Awards. Lady Gaga has consecutively appeared on Billboard
magazine's Artists of the Year (scoring the definitive title in 2010), ranked fourth in
VH1's list of 100 Greatest Women in Music, is the fourth best selling digital singles
artist in US according to RIAA,[3] is regularly placed on lists composed by Forbes
magazine, including The World's 100 Most Powerful Women from 2010 to 2013,[4] and
was named one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine.[5][6]
Besides her musical career, she involves herself with humanitarian causes and LGBT
activism.
Nelly Furtado
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Nelly Furtado
Furtado at her Canada's Walk of Fame induction
ceremony, October 2010
Background information
Birth name Nelly Kim Furtado
December 2, 1978 (age 34)
Born
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Pop, folk, R&B, Latin pop, hip hop,
Genres
dance-pop, world
Occupations Singer, songwriter, actress
Instruments Vocals, guitar, bass guitar
Years active 1996–present
DreamWorks, Geffen, Mosley,
Labels
Interscope, Universal Music Latino
nellyfurtado.com
Website
Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2, 1978) is a Canadian singer, songwriter and
actress. She has sold 20 million albums worldwide and more than 20 million singles,
bringing her total sales to over 40 million records around the world. Furtado first gained
fame with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, which spawned two successful singles, "I'm
Like a Bird" and "Turn Off the Light". "I'm Like A Bird" won a 2001 Juno Award for
Single of the Year and a 2002 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
In 2003, Furtado released Folklore, which produced three international singles—
"Powerless (Say What You Want)", "Try" and "Força". Three years later she released
Loose, a worldwide commercial success. The album spawned four number-one hits:
"Promiscuous", "Maneater", "Say It Right" and "All Good Things (Come to an End)".
After a three-year break, she released her first full-length Spanish album, Mi Plan, and
Furtado received a Latin Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Album. In 2012,
Furtado's fourth English-language studio album, The Spirit Indestructible was
released.[1][2] Furtado's work has earned her numerous awards and accolades, including
2 Grammy Awards, 10 Juno Awards, 3 MuchMusic Video Awards and a star on
Canada's Walk of Fame.
Rihanna
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Not to be confused with the English singer Rhianna.
Rihanna
Rihanna performing during the Diamonds World
Tour in Germany, June 2013
Background information
Robyn Rihanna Fenty
Birth name
February 20, 1988 (age 25)[1]
Born
Saint Michael, Barbados
R&B, pop, dancehall, reggae, hip
Genres
hop, dance
Recording artist, actress, fashion
Occupations
designer
Vocals
Instruments
2004–present
Years active
Def Jam, SRP
Labels
Chris Brown, Drake, Jay-Z, Ne-Yo,
Associated acts
Eminem
www.rihanna.com
Website
Robyn Rihanna Fenty (born February 20, 1988), known by her stage name Rihanna
(/riˈɑːnə/ ree-AH-nə or /riˈænə/ ree-AN-ə, from the Welsh name Rhiannon[2]), is a
Barbadian recording artist, actress, and fashion designer. Born in Saint Michael,
Barbados, her career began when she met record producer Evan Rogers through mutual
friends in late 2003 and recorded demo tapes under Rogers' guidance. Her demo tape
was sent to several record labels and she subsequently signed a contract with Def Jam
Recordings after auditioning for its president, rapper Jay-Z. Rihanna's debut and second
studio albums, Music of the Sun (2005) and A Girl Like Me (2006), peaked in the top ten
on the Billboard 200 chart. Both albums incorporated elements of pop, reggae,
dancehall, and R&B, which spawned the Billboard Hot 100 top two hit single "Pon de
Replay" and her first Hot 100 number-one "SOS".
Her third studio album, Good Girl Gone Bad (2007) and its worldwide chart-topping
lead single "Umbrella" were major breakthroughs in her artistic career that bought her
to widespread prominence. The album and its Reloaded version (2008) additionally
spawned the worldwide number one hits "Don't Stop the Music", "Take a Bow" and
"Disturbia". The record was nominated for nine Grammy Awards, winning Best
Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Umbrella" and is currently Rihanna's best-selling album in
the US to date.[3] She later branched out into dubstep, dance-pop, hip-hop, and house,
with albums such as Rated R (2009), Loud (2010), Talk That Talk (2011), and her first
Billboard 200 number one album Unapologetic (2012). That same year, she appeared in
her first theatrical feature film Battleship. Her albums have produced some of the
biggest hit singles, "Rude Boy", "What's My Name?", "S&M", "Where Have You
Been" and "Stay", as well as some of the best-selling singles of all time, including
"Umbrella", "Disturbia", "Only Girl (In the World)", "We Found Love", and
"Diamonds". In addition to her solo work, Rihanna has collaborated with numerous
other artists, including being featured on the worldwide hits "Live Your Life" (with T.I.)
and "Love the Way You Lie" (with Eminem).
Rihanna's work has earned her numerous awards and accolades, including six Grammy
Awards,[1] five American Music Awards, 22 Billboard Music Awards, and two BRIT
Awards. She has sold more than 100 million records worldwide,[4] which makes her one
of the best-selling artists of all time.[5] She has achieved twelve number one singles on
the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the youngest solo artist to achieve the feat. Billboard
named her the Digital Songs Artist of the 2000s decade, ranking her seventeenth
overall.[6][7] In 2013, Billboard ranked Rihanna the top Hot 100 artist of the 2010s
decade.[8] In 2012, Forbes named her as the fourth most powerful celebrity of 2012,
with earnings of $53 million between May 2011 and May 2012. The same year, TIME
named Rihanna one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World.
Miley Cyrus
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Miley Cyrus
Cyrus at the 38th People's Choice Awards, Red
Carpet 2012
Background information
Destiny Hope Cyrus
Birth name
November 23, 1992 (age 20)
Born
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Pop[1]
Genres
 Actress
 singer
Occupations
Instruments
Years active
Labels
Associated acts
Website



Vocals
guitar
piano
2001–present
 Hollywood
 RCA


Billy Ray Cyrus
Jonas Brothers
mileycyrus.com
Miley Ray Cyrus (born Destiny Hope Cyrus; November 23, 1992)[2][3] is an American
actress and recording artist. The daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, she held
minor roles in the television series Doc and the film Big Fish in her childhood. In 2006,
Cyrus rose to prominence as a teen idol after being cast in the Disney Channel
television series Hannah Montana, in which she portrayed the starring character Miley
Stewart. After signing a recording contract with Hollywood Records in 2007, she
released Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus, which served as the series' soundtrack
and Cyrus' debut studio album. It sold three million copies in the United States, and
additionally produced the Billboard Hot 100 top-ten single "See You Again". Later that
year, her Best of Both Worlds Tour was adapted into the film Hannah Montana &
Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert.
Cyrus' second album Breakout (2008) was certified platinum by the Recording Industry
Association of America (RIAA) for sales exceeding one million copies. It also featured
the successful tracks "7 Things" and "Fly on the Wall". That same year, she launched
her film career as the voice actress for Penny in the animated film Bolt. She earned a
nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for her performance of
its theme song, "I Thought I Lost You". In 2009, Cyrus starred in the feature film
Hannah Montana: The Movie, the soundtrack of which introduced her to country and
adult contemporary markets. Its lead single, "The Climb", remains among Cyrus' most
successful singles to date.
Cyrus began to cultivate an adult image and mainstream pop sound with her extended
play The Time of Our Lives (2009). Peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, its
track "Party in the U.S.A." became Cyrus' highest-peaking single on the chart thus far.
Her increasingly maturing image progressed with the release of the film The Last Song
and her third album, Can't Be Tamed in 2010. The latter project featured more
prominent dance elements than her earlier releases, and was promoted through sexuallythemed performances. In 2011, Cyrus was featured as a teenage rebellion in the drama
film LOL, though its limited release failed to make back its budget. She also appeared in
the direct-to-video film So Undercover. In 2013, Cyrus signed a recording contract with
RCA Records, and announced plans to release her fourth album, Bangerz, later that
year. Its lead single, "We Can't Stop", was noted for developing an increasingly
provocative image, particularly through its accompanying music video.
Since her debut, Cyrus has become one of the most successful artists to originate from
Disney. Cyrus ranked number thirteen on Forbes' 2010 Celebrity 100.[4] For the 2011
Guinness World Records, she was named the “Most Charted Teenager” following her
29th US Billboard Hot 100 chart entry on November 7, 2009 with “Party in the
USA”.[5] She has attained a total of six Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, and had
four RIAA certified albums by the age of 18.
Paulina Rubio
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Paulina Rubio
Rubio at the Asics Music Festival
Background information
Birth name Paulina Susana Rubio Dosamantes
17 June 1971 (age 42)
Mexico City, Federal District
Born
Mexico
Latin pop, pop, dance, pop rock,
Genres
R&B, electropop
Singer, actress, hostess, model,[1]
Occupations
businesswoman[2]
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1981–present
EMI (1992–96)
Labels
Universal Music (2000–present)
Juanes, Susana Dosamantes,
Associated
Timbiriche, Coti Sorokin, Shakira,
acts
Julieta Venegas
paulinarubio.com
Website
Paulina Susana Rubio Dosamantes (born 17 June 1971), generally known as Paulina
Rubio,[3] is a Mexican singer, actress, hostess, model and businesswoman. She is
known in Mexico and Ibero-America as an original member of the pop group
Timbiriche from 1981 through 1991.[4] Rubio has sold over 20 million albums
worldwide as a solo artist[5][6] and is considered one of the most influential Latin
celebrities in the world.[7]
Her debut album, La Chica Dorada (1992) was released under EMI Music, followed by
24 Kilates (1993). Her follow-up albums, El tiempo es oro (1995) and Planeta Paulina
(1996) helped Rubio become better known in Latin America. Rubio's departure from
EMI Music happened in the same year due to personal conflicts with the label.
With her new label, Universal Music, she released her sixth studio album Paulina
(2000) and her crossover album Border Girl (2002), both had commercial success in
Latin America and Europe; the first of these was nominated and won many awards.
According to Billboard, Paulina was the best selling Latin album in the United States in
2001, selling over 1 million copies in the US alone.[8] Paulina has sold over 5 million
copies.[9] Her follow-up albums, Pau-Latina (2004) and Ananda (2006) consolidated
Rubio internationally as one of the most successful Mexican super stars in the world.
Her ninth album, Gran City Pop (2009) had a fresh and original concept, and focused in
vision, to reflect Paulina's life and musical experiences she had while traveling the
world. Her latest album Brava! (2011) focuses in electronic genres. In 2012, Rubio
served as a coach on the second season of La Voz... Mexico. The following year, she
served as a coach on La Voz Kids and as a judge on the third season of the American
version of The X Factor.
According to E! Entertainment, the singer reached number twelve on the 25 Sexiest Pop
Divas.[10]
Cali & El Dandee
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Cali & El Dandee
Cali (right) and Dandee (left)
Background information
September 3, 1993 (Cali)
Born
October 15, 1988 (Dandee)[1]
Cali, Colombia
Origin
R&B, hip hop, pop
Genres
2009–present
Years active
Universal Music Spain
Labels
Associated acts Tatiana Klauss, Daniel Maldonado
www.caliyeldandee.com
Website
Members
Alejandro Rengifo (Cali)
Mauricio Rengifo (Dandee)[1]
Cali & El Dandee are a Colombian pop duo, consisting of brothers Alejandro Rengifo
(Cali) and Mauricio Rengifo (Dandee). They started their career in 2009 and have been
together since.
Their biggest hits are "Gol", "Volver","Move Your Body","Tus Ojos", "Lento", "La
Muda". Their most successful single "Yo Te Esperaré" hit number 1 in iTunes Spain[2]
and the video has reached more than 100 million views on YouTube, which also was
awarded as the second most watched video in Spain in 2011. It was mastered in New
York by Tom Coyne, who has worked with artists such as Britney Spears and The
Black Eyed Peas. Their debut album 3 A.M was released on 10 July 2012, on record
company Universal Studios Spain.[3]
In 2012, Caly & El Dandee collaborated with Spanish singer David Bisbal in the
Spanish official anthem for Euro 2012, 'No hay 2 sin 3'.
James Blunt
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James Blunt
Blunt in January 2008
Background information
Birth name James Hillier Blount
22 February 1974 (age 39)
Tidworth, Wiltshire, England, United
Born
Kingdom
Pop rock, rock, soft rock,[1] folk rock
Genres
Occupations Musician, songwriter
Vocals, guitar, keyboards, violin,
Instruments
percussion
Years active 2003–present
Warner Bros. Records, Atlantic,
Labels
Custard
jamesblunt.com
Website
Notable instruments
Seagull acoustic guitars
James Hillier Blount (born 22 February 1974),[2][3] better known by his stage name
James Blunt, is an English singer-songwriter and former army officer, whose debut
album, Back to Bedlam and single releases, including "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye
My Lover", brought him to fame in 2005. His repertoire is a mix of acoustic-tinged pop,
rock and folk. After recording on the independent American label Custard Records,
Blunt won two Brit Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, two Ivor Novello Awards,
and by 2006 was nominated for five Grammy Awards. The following year, he released
his second album All the Lost Souls (2007). Blunt's third studio album, Some Kind of
Trouble, was released in November 2010. Worldwide, Blunt has sold over 18 million
albums,[4] and his debut album, Back to Bedlam, is the best-selling album of the 2000s
in the UK.[5]
Blunt was an officer in the Life Guards, a cavalry regiment of the British Army, and
served under NATO in Kosovo during the conflict there in 1999. While posted to
Kosovo, Blunt was introduced to the work of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF or
"Doctors Without Borders"). Since then, Blunt has supported MSF by holding meetand-greet auctions at many of his concerts.[6]