Persons

Randy Gill

Music

Randy Gill is an R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, and advocate for R&B music. He is a member of the successful mid-1990s R&B group II D Extreme, which includes the members D'Extra Wiley, Jermaine Mickey, and (as of 1998) rapper Sage Lee.

Randy Newman

Music

Randy Newman is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, composer, and pianist who is known for his distinctive voice, mordant (and often satirical) pop songs, and for film scores. He was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April 2013.

Raphaël Coleman

Film

Raphaël Coleman was a British activist and former actor. As a child he acted in several films and was best known for his role as Eric Brown in "Nanny McPhee". He subsequently gave up acting and took the name James "Iggy" Fox.

Raphael Saadiq

Music

Raphael Saadiq has been a bearer for "old school" R&B since his early days as a member of the multi-platinum group Tony! Toni! Toné!. He has also produced songs for such artists as D'Angelo, TLC, En Vogue, Kelis, Mary J. Blige, and Whitney Houston.

Raquel Aurilia

Music

Journeys are frequent for this adventure seeking travel enthusiast whose most heartfelt one has been her music. Raquel Aurilia has followed her passion of performing with incredible highlights including touring opening 25 cities for John Waite.

Rascal Flatts

Music

Rascal Flatts is a country band formed  in 1999. From 2000 to 2010, they recorded for Disney Music Group's Lyric Street Records. While on that label, they released seven albums, all of which have been certified platinum or higher.

Rashgene Gazi-White

Fashion

Rashgene Gazi-White is Vice President at Re.new Artists, Imaging and Consulting. Its function: to create a current take on imaging, styling and marketing for iconic artists. Clients include Tony Award winner Melba Moore and Kathy Sledge of Sister Sledge.

Tags: Imaging • Melba Moore • Kathy Sledge • Sister Sledge • Disco

Rationale

Music

Rationale is a Zimbabwe-born British singer-songwriter, formerly known as Tinashé. He is known for his soulful R&B and indie pop style with electric influences. His alias Tinashé was known for his synthpop sound and his African influences.

Tags: Zimbabwe • African • R&B • Indie Pop

Raven-Symoné

Television

Raven-Symoné began her career as a child actress, appearing as Olivia Kendall on "The Cosby Show" (1989 - 1992). As a teenager, she starred as Raven Baxter on the Disney Channel television series "That's So Raven" (2003 - 2007).

Ray Charles

Music

Ray Charles was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and composer. He pioneered the genre of soul music during the 1950s by combining blues, rhythm and blues, and gospel styles into the music he recorded for Atlantic Records.

Ray J

Music

Ray J is a singer, television personality, actor, and entrepreneur. Born in McComb, Mississippi and raised in Carson, California, he is the younger brother of recording artist and actress Brandy and the first cousin of rapper Snoop Dogg.

Reba McEntire

Music

Reba McEntire is an American country singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. She is referred to as the "Queen of Country", and she is one of the best-selling artists of all-time, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide.

Rebecca Larkin

Theatre

Rebecca Larkin is an actress and director, known for the short films "The Rub" (2017), "The Mariner's Revenge" (2014), and "Understanding Conflict" (2013), as well as "South Pacific" and "Avenue Q" on Broadway.

Tags: Lincoln Center Revival • South Pacific • Director • Actress • The Rub

Rebel Wilson

Film

Rebel Wilson is an Australian actress, writer, and producer. She appeared as Becky in "Bachelorette"and starred in the musical comedy "Pitch Perfect" film series as Fat Amy, a role that earned her several award nominations and wins.

Red Hot R+B All Stars

Music

Red Hot R+B All Stars was a gathering of recording artists, performing the track "Every Nation", featuring Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige, Gerald Levert, Tony Rich, 112, Dru Hill, Curtis Mayfield, SWV, Monica, Faith Evans, Montell Jordan, Total, and others.

Red Velvet

Music

Red Velvet is a South Korean girl group formed and managed by SM Entertainment. They debuted on August 1, 2014 with the digital single "Happiness" with the four-member line-up of Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, and Joy.

Redd Foxx

Comedy

Redd Foxx was an American stand-up comedian and actor. Known as the "King of the Party Records", he performed on more than 50 records in his lifetime. He won a Golden Globe Award, along with three Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

Redfoo

Music

Redfoo is an American rapper, singer, composer, dancer, record producer and DJ best known for being part of the musical duo LMFAO, and for their hit song, "Party Rock Anthem". Redfoo formed the duo with his nephew Sky Blu, in 2006.

Redman

Music

Redman is a rapper, DJ, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame in the early 1990s as an artist on the Def Jam label. He is also well known for his collaborations with his close friend Method Man, as one-half of the rap duo Method Man & Redman.

Rednex

Music

Rednex is a Swedish musical group, originally consisted of the lead singer Mary Joe (Annika Ljungberg), alongside Bobby Sue (Kent Olander), Ken Tacky (Arne Arstrand), Billy Ray (Jonas Nilsson), and Mup (Patrick Edenberg).

Reese Witherspoon

Film

Reese Witherspoon is the recipient of several awards, including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a BAFTA Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. Her leading role of Tracy Flick in "Election" (1999) was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.

Reggie Lucas

Music

Reggie Lucas is best known for having produced the majority of Madonna's 1983 self-titled debut album, his production work with percussionist Mtume, and for playing with the Miles Davis electric band of the first half of the 1970s.

Reggie Miller

Sports

Reggie Miller is an American retired professional basketball player who played his entire 18-year National Basketball Association (NBA) career with the Indiana Pacers. Miller is widely considered the Pacers' greatest player of all-time.

Reggie Watts

Television

Reggie Watts is an American comedian, actor, beatboxer, and musician. He appeared on the IFC series "Comedy Bang! Bang!" and currently leads the house band for "The Late Late Show with James Corden".

Regina Belle

Music

Regina Belle is most notable for two hit duets, both with Peabo Bryson — "Without You", the love theme from the comedy film "Leonard Part 6"; and "A Whole New World", the main theme of Disney's "Aladdin", with which Belle and Bryson won a Grammy Award.