People

Persons

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Misty Copeland
Misty Copeland
Ballet Dancer, American Ballet Theatre (ABT)

Dance

Misty Copeland is an American ballet dancer for American Ballet Theatre (ABT), one of the three leading classical ballet companies in the United States. On June 30, 2015, she became the first African-American woman to be promoted to principal dancer.

Xzibit
Xzibit
Recording Artist and Actor

Music

Xzibit began his musical career after the release of his debut studio album in 1996. The album generated both critical and commercial success. He has also gained notoriety as an actor and television host, notably for his role in the series "Empire".

Chet Atkins
Chet Atkins
14-Time Grammy Award Winner and Inductee, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Music

Chet Atkins, known as "Mr. Guitar" and "The Country Gentleman", was an American musician, occasional vocalist, songwriter, and record producer. Among many other honors, he received 14 Grammy Awards and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Kanye West
Kanye West
21-Time Grammy Award Winner

Music

Kanye West, also known as Ye, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur and fashion designer. He has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded artists of all-time.

Sarah Reeves
Sarah Reeves
Recording Artist

Music

Sarah Reeves is an American Christian musician who primarily plays a Christian pop and worship style of music. She has released three extended play albums (two of those with Sparrow Records) and two independently-released studio albums.

John Mayer
John Mayer
Grammy Award Winner

Music

John Mayer is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Mayer attended Berklee College of Music. In 2003, he won the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for the single "Your Body Is a Wonderland".

Matthew Shepard
Matthew Shepard
Murder Victim

Activism

Matthew Shepard was a student at the University of Wyoming who was beaten, tortured, and left to die near Laramieon the night of October 6, 1998. He was taken by rescuers to Poudre Valley Hospital, where he died six days later from severe head injuries.

Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani
3-Time Grammy Award Winner

Music

Gwen Stefani is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is a co-founder and the lead vocalist of the band No Doubt that experienced major success after their breakthrough studio album "Tragic Kingdom" (1995). Stefani has won three Grammy Awards.

Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington
2-Time Emmy Award Nominee

Television

Kerry Washington has gained recognition for starring in "Scandal". For her role, she has been nominated twice for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series.

Los del Río
Los del Río
Recording Group

Music

Los del Río, also known as The Del Rios, are a Spanish Latin pop and dance duo which formed in 1962 by members Antonio Romero Monge (born 1947) and Rafael Ruíz Perdigones (born 1949). They are best known for their smash-hit dance single "Macarena".

Anthrax
Anthrax
Recording Group

Music

Anthrax is a heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. According to Nielsen SoundScan, Anthrax sold 2.5 million records in the United States from 1991 to 2004, with worldwide sales of 10 million.

Tony Curtis
Tony Curtis
Actor

Film

Tony Curtis was a film actor whose career spanned six decades but who achieved the height of his popularity in the 1950s and early 1960s. He acted in more than 100 films in roles covering a wide range of genres, from light comedy to serious drama.

Clay Aiken
Clay Aiken
Recording Artist

Music

Clay Aiken first gained fame when he came in second place on the second season of the reality singing competition "American Idol" in 2003. His debut album, "Measure of a Man", released in October 2003, went multi-platinum.

Riz Ahmed
Riz Ahmed
Emmy Award Winner and Golden Globe Nominee

Film

Riz Ahmed, also known as Riz MC, is a British Pakistani actor, rapper, and activist. As an actor, he has won one Emmy Award, out of two Emmy nominations, and was also nominated for a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis
Golden Globe Award Winner and Emmy Award Nominee

Film

Jamie Lee Curtis received a Golden Globe and a People's Choice Award for her portrayal of Hannah Miller on the ABC sitcom, "Anything But Love" (1989 - 1992). She earned an Emmy Award nomination for her work in the television film "Nicholas' Gift" (1998).

Martin Garrix
Martin Garrix
DJ

Music

Martin Garrix is a Dutch DJ, record producer, and musician from Amstelveen. He has performed at various music festivals such as Coachella, Electric Daisy Carnival, Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, and Creamfields.

Weezer
Weezer
Recording Group

Music

Weezer currently consists of Rivers Cuomo, Patrick Wilson, Brian Bell, and Scott Shriner. Weezer has sold 10.2 million albums in the United States and over 35 million worldwide.

Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Son of God

Religion

Jesus, also referred to as Jesus of Nazareth and Jesus Christ, was a first-century Jewish preacher and religious leader. He is the central figure of Christianity. Most Christians believe he is the incarnation of God the Son and the awaited Messiah.

Madeline Manning
Madeline Manning
Olympian (1968, 1972, 1976)

Sports

Madeline Manning is a former American runner. Between 1967 and 1981 she won ten national titles and set a number of American records. She participated in the 1968, 1972, and 1976 Summer Olympics.

Rod Temperton
Rod Temperton
Grammy Award Winner

Music

After being recruited by producer Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton wrote several internationally known songs performed by Michael Jackson, including "Thriller", "Off the Wall", and "Rock with You". Temperton won a Grammy Award in 1991.

Cissy Houston
Cissy Houston
2-Time Grammy Award Winner

Music

After a successful career singing backup for such artists as Dionne Warwick, Elvis Presley. and Aretha Franklin, Cissy Houston embarked on a solo career, winning two Grammy Awards for her work. Houston is the mother of singer Whitney Houston.

Dave Chappelle
Dave Chappelle
Two-Time Emmy Award Winner and Grammy Award Winner

Television

Dave Chappelle is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. In 2003, he became more widely known for his sketch comedy television series "Chappelle's Show". He received his first Emmy Award in 2017.

Sean Astin
Sean Astin
Actor

Film

Sean Astin is an actor, director, and producer. His notable acting roles include Samwise Gamgee in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy (2001 - 2003), Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger in "Rudy" (1993), and Bob Newby in the second season of "Stranger Things" (2017).

T.I.
T.I.
Recording Artist

Music

T.I. is an American rapper and actor. He has released nine studio albums, with seven of them reaching the top five of the Billboard 200 chart. Throughout his career, he has also released several highly successful singles.

Rudy Ruettiger
Rudy Ruettiger
Motivational Speaker

Sports

Rudy Ruettiger is a motivational speaker who played college football at the University of Notre Dame. His early life and career at Notre Dame were the inspiration for the 1993 film "Rudy".

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