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madonna
Born in 1958 near Detroit, Madonna Ciccone was the eldest
daughter of her engineer father and housewife mother's eight
children. (Madonna's mother died of cancer when she was six.)
The plucky girl exhibited a showbiz flair at a young age and
signed up for such artistic outlets as school shows, the cheerleading
squad, piano lessons, and ballet classes. Madonna's dancing
skills earned her a scholarship to attend the University of
Michigan. In 1978, two years into her college studies, Madonna
grew impatient for stardom, dropped out, and moved to New
York. Legend has it that she set down in Times Square with
only $35 and abundant ambition to her name learn
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destiny's
child
This urban R&B quartet was formed by Beyonce Knowles
(b. 4 September 1981, Houston, Texas, USA), LeToya Luckett (b.
11 March 1981, Houston, Texas, USA), LaTavia Roberson (b. 1
November 1981, Houston, Texas, USA) and Kelendria Rowland (b.
11 February 1981, Houston, Texas, USA). Knowles and Roberson
first began singing together when they were only 10 years old.
Rowland joined the duo in 1992, with Luckett completing the
line-up the following year. The quartet adopted their biblically
inspired name from a chapter in the Book Of Isaiah. Knowles'
father became their manager and set about grooming the quartet
for success. They gained a strong local following with their
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britney
spears
Britney Jean Spears was born December 2, 1981 in Kentwood
Louisiana and has grown to become the most popular celebrity
on the planet. According to her mom, Lynne, Britney was a very
sweet and lovable baby. She started talking early and she also
started showing her talent! Lynne says that as soon as Britney
got to her feet for her first toddling steps, she became interested
in music. Little Britney learned to dance as soon as she was
steady on her feet, and her love of music helped her learn her
steps. She studied at the prestigious Off-Broadway Dance Center
and at the Professional Performing Arts School. During this
time in her life, Britney's face became familiar to the public,
even if her name wasn't. She appeared in several national commercials.
She also was a part of some Off-Broadway productions including
1991's Ruthless, based on the 1956 thriller The Bad Seed. Britney
says she enjoyed learn
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eminem
Detroit MC Marshall Mathers (a.k.a. Eminem) released
his debut 12" as one half of the two man crew, Soul Intent,
and soon after released his '96 debut album, Infinite, featuring
members of his crew, The Dirty Dozen. After being featured in
The Source's Unsigned Hype column in '98, Eminem further made
his name by dropping verses on indie singles by artists like
Shabaam Sahdeeq and OldWorlDisorder. By the time he released
his "Just Don't Give a Fuck" 12" and Slim Shady
EP, Eminem was an underground sensation. Eminem's solid reputation
as a lyricist earned him the respect of the powerful Dr. Dre,
who signed him to his Aftermath label. Eminem's debut on Aftermath,
The Slim Shady LP, hit No. 2 on the Billboard album charts within
weeks of its release thanks to the breakthrough success of the
single "My Name Is." learn
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jessica
simpson
Jessica Simpson is bright, beautiful and blessed. She possesses
a voice that is capable of expressing the heartache of first
love and the wondrous possibilities of an everlasting tomorrow.
Her live shows have been marked by a youthful exuberance coupled
with a seasoned professionalism that belies her 19 years. In
an era of pre-fabricated wind-up divas, she is refreshingly
honest, remarkably focused and positive, and true to her self,
her beliefs and her heart. She is Jessica Simpson and Sweet
Kisses, her Columbia Records debut, is an appealing and satisfying
blend of pop, R&B and gospel-infused music that heralds
the emergence of a bright learn
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christina
aguilera
Christina Maria Aguilera is perhaps the most talented
of the recent Disney mouse ear wearing bunch to hit the music
scene. Her debut album Christina Aguilera rocketed to the #1
position in its initial week, outshining hip-hop icon Puff Daddy,
selling over 250,000 copies. In listening to her talented range,
it sometimes is difficult to believe this diva was only born
on December 18th, 1980. Christina began performing even as a
child. Born in Staten Island, New Jersey and raised in Wexford,
Pennsylvania, Christina was singing the national anthem at a
variety of events in her hometown area. And at the age of 9,
Christina appeared on Star Search, only to leave empty handed
(what little did they know!). A few years later, Aguilera landed
a role on the Mickey Mouse Club. From there, Christina went
on to sing Reflection for the Disney movie Mulan, which got
her a nomination for a Golden Globe award in 1998. Then, Aguilera
began recording her debut album with RCA. The subsequent release
of the single Genie in a Bottle caused an explosion of interest
in the singer, with the single selling 500,000 copies and hitting
#1 in the charts. Absent through Christina's rise to the top
was her father Fausto, whom until January of 2000 she hadn't
seen for 12 years. Aguilera has made claims that she is a victim
of domestic violence according to recent National Enquirer reports,
a charge which her grandfather angrily denies. Christina's friend
Ashley Hickcox though claims the story is indeed true. learn
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'n
sync
What do 19-year-old Lance Bass from Mississippi, 22-year-old
D.C native JC Chasez, 21-year-old Joey Fatone Jr. of New York,
26-year-old Pittsburgh native Chris Kirkpatrick, and 18-year-old
Justin Timberlake of Memphis all have in common? They make up
one of the hottest dance-pop vocal groups ever. These five boys
from all over the United States met in Orlando Florida, where
the Backstreet Boys also originated. "JC" and Justin
first met while performing on the Disney Channel’s Mickey
Mouse Club with their good friend Britney Spears. After the
Disney show was cancelled, Justin accompanied "JC"
back to Tennessee, where they both worked on solo careers in
Nashville. A short while later, "JC" and Justin moved
back to Orlando where they met Chris Kirkpatrick. The three
became fast friends and met up with Joey Fatone while out at
a local Orlando dance club. Recognizing the energy that they
radiated, this quartet decided to form a group, there was only
one thing missing, someone to sing the bass. That is where Lance
Bass - yes that is his real name - fits in. Lance puts the finishing
touch on the sounds from these five guys that could not be more
perfectly described than N’Sync. In 1997, N’Sync signed
a recording contract with RCA Records and recorded their self-titled
debut album. It was decided that they would first release their
record in Germany, which had also worked earlier for the Backstreet
Boys. learn
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