Indonesia patut berbangga karena memiliki salah satu artis wanita berbakat yang bernama asli Agnes Monica Muljoto, yang lebih dikenal publik sebagai Agnes Monica. Perempuan yang lahir di Jakarta pada 1 Juli 1986 ini pantas berbangga dengan semua bakat, kemampuan dan prestasinya yang didukung oleh tubuh semampainya dengan tinggi 165 cm dan berat 49 kg. Putri pasangan Jenny Siswono dan Ricky Suprapto ini memiliki hobi ice skating dan badminton yang dilakoninya di sela-sela kesibukannya sebagai penyanyi, aktris, bintang iklan dan presenter yang ditekuninya sejak usia dini pada 1990.
2. JUSTIN BIEBER
Justin Bieber adalah anak dari pasangan muda Jeremy Jack Bieber (ayah) dan Patricia (Pattie) Lynn Mallette (ibu) dimana ibunya berusia 18 tahun saat melahirkan Justin. Pasangan ini berpisah pada saat Justin Bieber berumur 2 tahun. Pada umur 4 tahun Justin didaftarkan pada sekolah bermain drum oleh ibunya dan mulai belajar piano saat umur 7, dan gitar pada umur 10. Saat disekolah menengah ia belajar untuk bermain terompet. Ayahnya kemudian menikah lagi dengan Erin Bieber dan memiliki anak perempuan dan lelaki yang menjadi saudara tiri Justin Bieber.
Pada acara "Tonight Show" yang dipandu oleh Jay Leno Justin mengungkapkan bahwa saudara perempuannya, Jazmyn Bieber, memanggilnya "Bieber" dan ia sangat menyukai Pizza nanas ala Hawai. Pertemuan Bieber dengan Usher membawa dia dan ibunya pindah dari Ontario, Kanada ke Atlanta, Georgia, Amerika Serikat demi karir musiknya.
Pada usia 12 tahun, Justin mengikuti kontes menyanyi di kotanya, Stratford, dan memenangkan juara kedua. Sejak itu dia mulai mendokumentasikan penampilannya dan mengunggahnya di Youtube, untuk teman-teman yang tak sempat melihatnya tampil. Pada beberapa videonya, Justin menyanyikan lagu-lagu beberapa penyanyi ternama seperti Usher, Justin Timberlake, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, dan Stevie Wonder dengan versinya sendiri.
Scooter Braun seorang Marketing Eksekutif dari So So Def yang tanpa sengaja menyaksikan penampilannya di Youtube, tertarik dan mengontak Bieber untuk kemudian menerbangkannya ke Atlanta, Georgia untuk bertemu Usher. Usher yang terpesona dengan apa yang ia lihat kemudian menggandeng L.A. Reid, Ketua Island Def Jam dan menawarkan kontrak rekaman melalui label rekaman Island Record pada Justin Bieber yang pada saat itu berumur 15 tahun. Justin kemudian menerbitkan singelnya "One More Time" dan videod di tahun 2009. Sementara album pertamanya, My World, diterbitkan pada November 2009.
3. BEYONCE
Nama Aslinya Beyoncé Giselle Knowles , panggilannya Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter[2][3] (née Beyoncé Giselle Knowles; September 4, 1981), known mononymously as Beyoncé (
/biˈjɒnseɪ/bee-yon-say), is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she enrolled in various performing arts schools and was first exposed to singing and dancing competitions as a child. Knowles rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of the R&B girl group Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time.
During the hiatus of Destiny's Child, Knowles released her debut solo album, Dangerously in Love, in 2003, which spawned two number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100—"Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy"—and became one of the most successful albums of that year, earning her a then record-tying five Grammy Awards. Following the disbandment of Destiny's Child in 2005, Knowles released her second solo album, B'Day, in 2006, which spawned the top 10 singles "Déjà Vu", "Irreplaceable" and "Beautiful Liar". Her third solo album I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008), spawned the hit singles "If I Were a Boy", "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", "Halo" and "Sweet Dreams". The album helped Knowles earn six Grammys in 2010, breaking the record for most Grammy Awards won by a female artist in one night. Knowles' fourth solo album, 4 (2011), became her fourth consecutive number one album on the Billboard 200 as a solo artist. This made her the third artist in history to have her first four studio albums debut atop the chart.
Apart from her work in music, Knowles has also ventured into acting and designing clothes and perfumes. She made her acting debut in the musical film Carmen: A Hip Hopera (2001), prior to appearing in major films, including Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002), Dreamgirls (2006), which earned her two Golden Globe nominations, Cadillac Records (2008) and Obsessed (2009). In 2005, Knowles and her mother introduced their family's fashion line, House of Deréon, and in 2010, she released her first perfume, Heat. She has endorsed brands including, L'Oréal, Pepsi, Tommy Hilfiger,Nintendo and Vizio. In 2010, Knowles was ranked first on Forbes list of the "100 Most Powerful and Influential Musicians in the World",[4] and second on its list of the "100 Most Powerful and Influential Celebrities in the World".[5] In 2012, she was named "World's Most Beautiful Woman" by Peoplemagazine.
Knowles' work has earned her numerous awards and accolades, including 16 Grammy Awards, 11 MTV Video Music Awards, four American Music Awards, a Billboard Millennium Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with Destiny's Child. In 2009, Billboard named her the Top Radio Songs Artist of the 2000s decade,[6] and ranked her as the 4th overall Artist of the Decade (and as the First Female Artist of that period).[7] TheRecording Industry Association of America (RIAA), also recognized Knowles as the Top Certified Artist of the 2000s.[8][9] In the US, Knowles has sold over 11.2 million albums as of May 2010,[10] and more than 30.4 million digital singles as of January 2012.[11] She has sold 75 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time.[12] Knowles appeared on VH1's 2010 list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time",[13] and ranked third on their "100 Greatest Women in Music" list in 2012.[14] In April 2008, Knowles married American rapper Jay-Z, and gave birth to their first child, Blue Ivy Carter, in January 2012.
4. BRUNO MARS
Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), better known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii by a family of musicians, Mars began making music at a young age. He performed in various musical venues in his hometown throughout his childhood. He graduated from high school and then moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a musical career. Mars produced songs for other artists, joining production team The Smeezingtons.
Mars had an unsuccessful stint with Motown Records, but then signed with Atlantic Records in 2009. He became recognized as a solo artist after lending his vocals and co-writing the hooks for the songs "Nothin' on You" by B.o.B, and "Billionaire" by Travie McCoy. He also co-wrote the hits "Right Round" by Flo Rida featuring Ke$ha, and "Wavin' Flag" by K'naan. In October 2010, he released his debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans. Anchored by the worldwide number-one singles "Just the Way You Are" and "Grenade", the album peaked at number three on the Billboard200.[2] Mars was nominated for seven Grammys at the 53rd Grammy Awards, winning Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Just the Way You Are".
Mars' music is noted for displaying a wide variety of styles and influences, and contains elements of many musical genres. He has worked with an assortment of artists from various genres. Mars acknowledges the influences that his collaborations have had on his own music. As a child, he was highly influenced by artists such as Little Richard,[3] Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson and would often impersonate these artists from a young age. Mars also incorporates reggae and Motown inspired sounds into his work. Jon Caramanica of The New York Times referred to Mars as "one of the most versatile and accessible singers in pop."[4] Worldwide, Mars became the best-selling digital artist in 2011. He had three singles in the top ten, including first place with "Just The Way You Are," which sold 12.5 million copies.[5] Mars won Best International Male Solo Artist at the BRIT Awards in 2012.[6] Bruno Mars has sold 5 million albums and 36 million singles worldwide.[7]
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