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Adele: Soulful Singer
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
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… Read More →
Idina Menzel: Vocal Superpower
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
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… Read More →
Justin Timberlake: From Mouseketeer to Megastar
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
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 →
Lorde: Songstress with Style
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
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… Read More →
Shailene Woodley: Divergent's Daring Star
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
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 →
Ariana Grande: From Actress to Chart-Topping Singer
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
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… Read More →
Austin Mahone: Vocals Going Viral
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
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… Read More →
Beyoncé: R & B Superstar
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
You may know that Beyoncé is a gifted R & B star who has made a splash in the worlds of music, dance, and acting. But did you know that Beyoncé: • was super shy as a child, yet she loved Read More →
Bruno Mars: Pop Singer and Producer
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
You may know that Bruno Mars is an unbelievably talented pop singer and producer. But did you know that Bruno: • was known for his epic Elvis impersonations when he was a kid? • learned to… Read More →
Jennifer Lawrence: The Hunger Games' Girl on Fire
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
You may know that Jennifer Lawrence stars as courageous Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games films. But did you know that Jennifer: • grew up on a Kentucky horse farm? •had to learn to skin Read More →
Katy Perry: From Gospel Singer to Pop Star
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
You may know that Katy Perry is a shining star of pop who has soared to number one on the charts again and again. But did you know that Katy: • is a pastor's kid times two? Both her mom and… Read More →
Little Mix: Singers with X-tra Success
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
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… Read More →
Maia Mitchell: Talent from Down Under
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
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 →
One Direction: Breakout Boy Band
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
You may know that the U.K. pop group One Direction broke records when it hit the U.S. music scene. The singers' album Up All Night debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard charts. But did… Read More →
Pop Culture Bios — Audisee®—Fluent Set
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
This series presents engaging, fact-filled looks at the lives of some of today's hottest stars, including figures in film, television, music, and more. Each title takes readers through the… Read More →
Ross Lynch: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Superstar
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
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 →
Taylor Swift: Country Pop Hit Maker
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
You may know that singing sensation Taylor Swift has won over fans of both pop and country music. But did you know that Taylor: • used to help out on her family’s Christmas tree farm by… Read More →
Zendaya: Capturing the Stage, Screen, and Modeling Scene
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
You may know Zendaya from the Disney Channel's Shake It Up. But did you know that she: • danced in a hip-hop group when she was eight years old? • was the youngest contestant ever on… Read More →
Emma Stone: Star of the Stage, TV, and Film
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
You may know that Emma Stone has made movie audiences laugh and cry in a wide range of roles, from Superbad to The Help. But did you know that Emma: • loves computers and used to build her… Read More →
Emma Watson: From Wizards to Wallflowers
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
You may know that Emma Watson rose to fame playing Hermione in the beloved Harry Potter films. But did you know that she: • is supersmart and studied at Brown University? • was so nervous… Read More →
Jaden Smith: Actor, Rapper, and Activist
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
You may know that Jaden Smith has been following in the footsteps of his famous dad, Will Smith, ever since his breakout role in The Pursuit of Happyness. But did you know that Jaden: • is a Read More →
Logan Lerman: The Perks of Being an Action Star
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
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 →
Nicholas Hoult: Beast of the Silver Screen
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
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 →
Rebel Wilson: From Stand-Up Laughs to Box-Office Smash
From the Series Pop Culture Bios
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 →