Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, and actress. She rose to fame as the lead singer of the R&B girl-group Destiny’s Child. It was the best-selling girl-group’s of all-time. She became a solo singer artist, and released her debut album, “Dangerously in Love” in 2003. She has 4 more successful albums which include B’Day (2006), I Am…Sasha Fierce (2008), 4 (2011), and Beyoncé (2013). She starred in movies such as Dreamgirls (2006), The Pink Panther (2006), Obsessed (2009), and Cadillac Records (2008). She is married to rapper Jay-Z, which they have one child together. She is included 2 times in Time magazine’s list of the most influential people in the world in 2013, and 2014. The Recording Industry Association of America recognized her as the top certified artist in America of the 2000’s decade.
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Katy Perry
Katy Perry is an American recording artist, singer, businesswoman, philanthropist, and actress. She went on to a music career in Gospel music. She released her studio album “Katy Hudson” in 2001. Later she recorded a collaborative album with The Matrix soundtrack. In April 2007, she signed a recording contract with Capitol Records. She released her second album “One of the Boys”, which included her successful single hit, “I Kissed A Girl”. Her third album “Teenage Dream” included her hits, “California Gurls”, and “Teenage Dream” to the Billboards hot 100 chart topping singles. Teenage Dream became the first album recorded by a female artist in history to include 5 number one single hits. “Prism” her fourth album was released in 2013 included the number one singles, “Roar”, and “Dark Horse”. She received many awards, and nominations, including eleven Grammy nominations. She released her autobiographical documentary film, “Katy Perry: Part of Me”. She holds the record for most 5x platinum singles in the U.S. as of late February 2014.
About Nirvana
Nirvana was an American rock group that played grunge, and alternative rock music. The group was formed by 2 musicians Kurt Cobain (singer/guitarist), and Krist Novoselic (bassist). Dave Grol (drummer) joined the band in 1990. The bad was formed in 1987, in Aberdeen, Washington. They have made 3 albums, and have popularized alternative rock. Nirvana’s biggest selling album was Nevermind, which includes their first successful hit single “Smells Like Teen Spirit”. Their final album “In Utero” didn’t match figure sales to their second album “Nevermind”, but was a commercial success in 1993. Sadly the group’s brief run ended following the death of Kurt Cobain in 1994. One time in 1992 their album Nevermind became number 1 on the Billboards album charts, beating out Michael Jackson’s album “Dangerous”, which took number 2 respectively. In 2014 Nirvana will be inducted on the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame.
The Letter To Time About Michael Jackson
I once wrote to Time about them to editorialize the letter in their magazine I wrote about Michael Jackson how I felt about his passing. I saw how the world treated him, and I actually cared. It simply said that I began being a Michael Jackson fan in the 80’s, then in the 90’s I disliked him, but later than I grew up to like him again and admire him. I just wanted to write the letter because I cared about Michael Jackson’s life. I wrote the letter three days after his death and sent it to Time, hoping they would publish it on their magazine, they never did, and I never saw the letter again. This happened in 2009, 3 days after his passing. I don’t know what they did to the letter. My one mistake is that I didn’t record the file, and never did a back-up file. I have no anger and jealousy towards Time, but never did. I don’t blame them or anyone for it. Now I can move on, because it’s a thing of the past. It was a nice try though to show the world that I cared about the artist, but I do listen to other singers as well, not just him. I still enjoy reading Time and continue to do so. I did the letter for all people to leave him alone, and let him have his peace finally. R.I.P. King Of Pop.
P.S. :I am happy he is left alone, and I left him alone, too. He was a great individual and person.
About Michael Jackson
The platinum record for Michael Jackson’s Thriller album on display at the Hard Rock Café, Hollywood in Universal City, California. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Michael Jackson dancing with the living dead. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
The most beloved celebrity of all-time. He had a troubled life, but he made himself a superstar singing legend. He was also the most controversial figure in entertainment history. He started with his four brothers naming the group The Jackson 5. He began singing at the age of ten. He was a humanitarian by giving back to the community, and the world. The group has had major successful number #1 hits like I’ll Be There, Dancing Machine, and Ben. He and his brothers never retreated from the group, but Michael made a solo singing career. His first solo album is “Off The Wall”, which he was disappointed of winning only one Grammy at the Grammies. He wanted to prove to people that he can become the best singer entertainer on the planet. When he came out with the album “Thriller” it became the number 1 sold out album of all-time. From then on he went to make more successful hit albums, but none came close to the most all-time successful “Thriller” album. He went on to come out with more albums of his greatest hits collections. The last time he went to make an album it was the album “Invincible” coming out in public in 2001. Later he went on a hiatus since 2001 by not appearing live on shows, and no albums. He went on to win many awards at many award shows from him being a little boy to a man. He won an Oscar for best song called Ben by the same name of the movie at the Academy Awards. The last time he appeared live at the audience was when he announced that he’s going to do the “This Is It” Tour worldwide. When people heard the shocking news worldwide in 2009 that he passed away fans were shocked and mourning him. We will always remember him as a kind loving caring person, and his music will always live on. His legacy will always live on, and he has never left us. We bring him alive by enjoying his music. He is still here with us by spirit.
About Mariah Carey
English: Mariah Carey in 2005. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Ever since, Mariah Carey’s first album came out she made it to the number one charts. I have bought every album of hers. She is a decent woman who inspired so many singing artists. Her songs have high ballads. She has the perfect voice to sing for any song. In the 90’s she had number one hits through the whole decade. She reinvented herself to look different in every music videos. The songs I love the most are Make It Happen, There’s Got To Be A Way, and I Want To Know What Love Is. Those are my favorites. She did an MTV Unplugged show of singing few of her songs in front of her fans. She is the ultimate Diva. The one song that is sang traditionally is What I Want For Christmas Is You. Before she was famous she lived in an apartment with her friends and had almost no money to live on. She was recognized by a record label when she sent her tape to the manager in person, and they accepted her to a record deal. The smart thing she did was to be an R&B singer just like her mother is an Opera Singer. She lived in New York at the time. Now all of her music are household names. Her breakthrough album was Mariah Carey, Mariah Carey. She has appeared on talk shows like Good Morning America, and The Arsenio Hall Show. Her music videos are decent to watch, and she hasn’t changed them in any other way. She married Nick Cannon a few years ago and now has two children. She is the all-time top selling female singing artist. She has appeared on music award shows, and movies. She sang I’ll Be There by The Jackson 5 on Mariah Carey MTV Unplugged. She is a legendary Icon. Her music legacy will live on.
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