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Diana Ross

1959 – 1970

Diana Ross first gained fame as the lead singer of The Supremes, the most successful American vocal group of the 1960s and Motown Records’ most successful act.

Donna Summer

1948

Before disco fame, Summer performed in Munich, Germany, in productions of Hair, Godspell, and The Me Nobody Knows. She became fluent in German and recorded her first singles in Europe.

Janet Jackson

1966

Janet Jackson (born 1966) American singer and pop culture icon. This comprehensive biography explores Janet Jackson’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

John Legend

1978

John Legend (born 1978) American singer-songwriter and EGOT winner. This comprehensive biography explores John Legend’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Karol G

2024

Carolina Giraldo Navarro

Lionel Richie

1968 – 1982

Lionel Brockman Richie Jr., born June 20, 1949, in Tuskegee, Alabama, is one of the most successful singer-songwriters in popular music history. Rising to fame as a member of The Commodores before launching a solo career that made him one of the biggest pop stars of the 1980s, Richie has sold over...

Mariah Carey

1990 – 1993

Mariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress widely regarded as one of the most influential and successful artists in popular music history. Born on March 27, 1969, in Huntington, New York, Carey has achieved unprecedented commercial success and critical acclaim over...

Stevie Wonder

1950

Stevie Wonder (born 1950) American singer-songwriter and musical genius. This comprehensive biography explores Stevie Wonder’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

The Weeknd

1990

The Weeknd (born 1990) Canadian singer-songwriter and R&B superstar. This comprehensive biography explores The Weeknd’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.