From vaudeville to viral comedy on the web, here are more than 40 short biographies of Jewish comedians who heavily influenced the entertainment industry in the twentieth and early… Read More →

On June 2, 2014, more than 1,200 fans wildly cheered the arrival of author John Green at the premiere of The Fault in Our Stars—the blockbuster movie based on his young adult novel of the… Read More →

From the time she was two years old, JoJo Siwa spent hours a day working to achieve her dreams. Her hard work in her mom's dance studio led her to national TV, where her spunky personality… Read More →

You may know that Josh Hutcherson became super famous when he was chosen to play Peeta in The Hunger Games movies. But did you know that Josh: • bakes an awesome apple pie? • joined forces… Read More →

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 Read More →

You may know that Liam Hemsworth stars as good-looking tough guy Gale Hawthorne in The Hunger Games films. But did you know that Liam: • once dressed as a table tennis player for Halloween,… Read More →

Playwright and Broadway star Lin-Manuel Miranda is best known as the mind behind the smash-hit musical Hamilton. This title explores Hamilton and Miranda's other works, as well as his life off-stage. Read More →

Melissa Vivianne Jeffersion, known professionally as Lizzo, started singing and rapping at age 10 and performed with several musical groups in her hometowns of Houston and Minneapolis. With… Read More →

You may know that Logan Lerman became instantly popular after starring in the hit indie movie The Perks of Being a Wallflower. But did you know that he: • has starred in three action… Read More →

True or False? Louis Armstrong was often called “The World’s Greatest Trumpet Player.” True! Louis Armstrong changed the sound of American music with his exciting, powerful trumpet-playing.… Read More →

Lupita Nyong'o became an internationally known actor after appearing in 12 Years a Slave, winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie and becoming the first Kenyan Read More →

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 Read More →

True or False? Marian Anderson once received a standing ovation before she even sang her song. True! On January 7, 1955 Marian Anderson was the first black person to sing with the… Read More →

Maria Tallchief was inspired to dance while watching Osage dancers as a child in Oklahoma. For tribal ceremonies only men were allowed to dance. But, Maria went on to become America's first… Read More →

Michael Jackson's journey to fame began in 1966 at age eight, when he started singing with his brothers in the Jackson 5. In the early 1970s, he launched a solo career, accumulating a dozen… Read More →

Misty Copeland is an author, global volunteer, and principal ballerina. But her path to success was not a straight one. Discover how Copeland used perseverance and talent to achieve her dream. Read More →

A musical prodigy, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart began playing the piano and composing when he was just three years old. Able to play multiple instruments, among them the piano and violin, Mozart… Read More →

You may know that Nicholas Hoult commands the big screen as Beast in X-Men. But did you know that he: • is a huge admirer of Muhammad Ali and sleeps underneath a poster of the boxing legend? Read More →

You may know that Rebel Wilson cracks fans up in Pitch Perfect and other hilarious big-screen comedies. But did you know that she: • grew up traveling to dog shows every weekend with her… Read More →

Rihanna is an award-wining, worldwide music superstar. From the top of the Billboard charts to the red carpet and silver screen, Robyn Rihanna Fenty has inspired millions with her singing,… Read More →

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? •… Read More →

You probably know Shailene Woodley as the fearless, black-clad heroine Tris from Divergent. But did you know that she: • was diagnosed with scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, as a… Read More →