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You probably know Lorde as a Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter. But did you know that she: • sang in a band named Extreme at the age of twelve? • turned down a chance to perform as an opening act on Katy Perry's world tour? • won second place in a worldwide literature competition? Want to know more about the life of this stylish New Zealand-born artist? Read on to learn all about Lorde's school years, road to stardom, dreams for the...
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You probably know Justin Timberlake as the successful boy-band singer turned solo artist whose voice dominates the airwaves. But did you know that he: • sang (and lost!) on the competitive TV show Star Search at the age of eleven? • opened a barbecue restaurant in New York City? • wrote a song for his wife, Jessica Biel, and sang it for her on their wedding day? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Justin's...
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You probably know Adele as the powerful, Grammy Award-winning soul singer of hits like Rolling in the Deep and Set Fire to the Rain. But did you know that she: • was almost expelled from the BRIT School for Performing Arts? • wrote her first single, Hometown Glory, in just ten minutes? • has an alter ego named Sasha Carter? Want to know more about this talented singer-songwriter? Read on to learn all about Adele's family, her school days, rise...
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You probably know Idina Menzel as the amazing singer of "Let It Go" and the voice of Elsa in the movie Frozen. But did you know that she: • dreamed of playing the title character in the musical Annie? • sang at weddings and bar mitzvahs before making it big on Broadway? • started a summer camp for kids? Want to know more about the life of this singing superstar? Read on to learn all about Idina's road to stardom, Broadway breakthrough, television...
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You may know that Cody Simpson became an overnight singing sensation when a music producer discovered him on YouTube in 2009. But did you know that he: • is a talented swimmer who once seriously thought about competing in the Olympics? • wrote his very first song when he was just seven? • was bullied for his singing and now supports a national anti-bullying campaign? Want to know more about the life of this fascinating star? Read on to learn...
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You may know that Austin Mahone rose to fame after singing and strumming the guitar on his own YouTube channel. But did you know that he: • Skyped randomly with fans even after becoming famous? • went on tour with Taylor Swift and even had a food fight with her? • had to be homeschooled because he got too much attention at school? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Austin's life before stardom, breakthrough...
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You may know that The Wanted is one of today's hottest British boy bands. But did you know that the group: • didn't know one another at all until they auditioned for The Wanted back in 2009? • is sometimes called a lad band in their home continent of Europe? • has had crazed fans lick the windshield of their car-dead flies and all? Want to know more about the lives of these five talented guys? Read on to learn all about their childhoods, rise...
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You may know that Little Mix became instantly popular after winning The X Factor. But did you know that the group: • didn't know one other until they met on the TV show? • had one fan chase their tour bus for two hundred blocks? • has the highest-charting debut album for a British girl group in America? Want to know more about this talented pop group? Read on to learn all about Little Mix's life before stardom, breakthrough performances, passions,...
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Ariana Grande always wanted to be a star. After honing her voice in community theater, Grande landed her first big role in a Broadway musical. On the Nickelodeon show Victorious, her dream of singing before a national audience came true. Soon Grande's music career was ready to soar. Her albums sold millions of copies, and fans from around the world flocked to see her perform. When tragedy struck her concert in Manchester, England, Grande responded...
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You may know Maia Mitchell from the Disney Channel's Teen Beach Movie. But did you know that she: • was born and raised in Australia and learned her American accent by watching TV? • loves playing the guitar and writing music? • prefers low-key jeans and sneakers to glamorous outfits? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Maia's life before stardom, rise to fame, breakthrough roles, passions, and more!
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You may know that Ross Lynch rose to fame after starring in the hit Disney TV show Austin & Ally. But did you know that he: • had a close encounter with a shark while snorkeling? • acted in about twenty national commercials? • is the front man in the band R5, in which he plays with three of his siblings and his best friend? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Ross's life before stardom, breakthrough performances,...
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You may know Ariana Grande became a household name after acting and singing in the hit TV show Victorious. But did you know that she: • called Nickelodeon studios when she was four years old to try to get a role on the show All That? • performed in a Broadway musical as a young teen? • is often compared to superstar Mariah Carey? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Ariana's life before stardom as well as her...
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