Contemporary & pop

Creators of lush songs described as “teenage symphonies to God” and one of the most innovative bands ever, the Beach Boys invented California rock. Brian Wilson’s songs celebrated a West…

Belinda Carlisle’s story is well known to some. That is the story of the ex-punk rocker, ex-cocaine addict, ex-lesbian lust icon and the ex-target of no fewer than 32 stalkers.…

The diminutive diva went from doing cabaret in gay bathhouses with Barry Manilow to selling out Carnegie Hall. But who is the wind beneath her wings? Bette Midler grew up…

Bob Geldof is a successful musician, and a successful businessmen. After finding fame with the Boomtown Rats, he turned his hand to creating the biggest charity concert the world has…

Born in 1974 in Atlanta, Georgia, Cee Lo Green made a name for himself with the Atlanta hip-hop group Goodie Mob before going solo in 2002. Between solo records, Cee…

When Israeli singer Dana International won the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest, the ensuing headlines not only related to her triumph, but also to her gender — the first transsexual ever…

Born in Spain in 1975, Enrique Iglesias is the son of popular Spanish singer Julio Iglesias. Iglesias grew up largely in Miami and began singing as a teenager. He released…

Born on October 28, 1963 in Cinecittà, in Rome, “where it is easier to dream than look reality in the eyes”, Eros spends his childhood occasionally participating as an extra…

Everybody knows George Michael. Or at least they think they do. He’s a global icon, an international artist of the highest order who has sold over 100 million albums in…

Geraldine Estelle “Geri” Halliwell is an English recording artist, author and philanthropist. After coming to international prominence as a member of the girl group, the Spice Girls, Halliwell launched her…