Rihanna Biography and Profile

Rihanna Profile
Name: Rihanna
Birth Name: Robyn Rihanna Fenty
Height: 5' 8"
Sex: F
Nationality: Barbadian
Birth Date: February 20, 1988
Birth Place: St. Michael, Barbados, West Indies
Profession: Musician, Actress
Education: Charles F. Broome Memorial School - Combermere (a sixth form school similar to technical school in America)
Relationship: Chris Brown (singer; born on May 5, 1989)
Father: Ronald Fenty (a Bajan)
Mother: Monica Fenty (a Guyanese)
Brother: Rorrey Fenty (younger), Rajad Fenty (younger)
Claim to fame: Her debut album Music of the Sun with the single Pon de Replay

Rihanna Biography

Rihanna came into this world on the 20th Feb 1988 to proud parents Ronald and Monica Fenty. She was named Robyn Rihanna Fenty and called idyllic Saint Michael, Barbados home for her childhood. She was followed by little bro’s Rorrey and Rajad.

Rihanna got her first taste of stardom as a high schooler at Combermere School when she joined a band with 2 of her girlfriends. From there she won the Miss Combermere Beauty Pageant and she knew she wanted to be a star!

At 15 Rihanna danced with destiny as a pal introduced her to music producer Evan Rogers who was holidaying with his wife in tropical Barbados. Her impromptu performance knocked him off his feet and she was soon on her way to the Big Apple to record her first ever demo!

And her charm didn’t just work with Rogers, Jay-Z (the newly appointed president of Def Jam records) did something that very few music execs do and signed Rihanna on the spot. After witnessing her remarkable talent they knew they’d found someone extraordinary and that was only the beginning!

Music Of The Sun

In 2005 Rihanna released her very first album ‘Music Of The Sun.’

This album gathered attention in the US and the UK with her hip single ‘Pon De Replay’ reaching the top of the charts in both continents.

With a distinct Caribean style, Music Of The Sun sold over 2 million copies around the world!

A Girl Like Me

Just one year later Rihanna released her second album ‘A Girl Like Me’ which went platinum!

With hits including the ultra catchy ‘SOS’, ‘Unfaithful’, ‘Break It Off’ and ‘We Ride.’

Once again she rode her way to the top on the charts and Rihanna was officially an A list celeb!

Good Girl Gone Bad

To celebrate her third year of stardom why not released the HOTTEST album yet? Well that’s exactly what she did!

In 2007 Rihanna released her most acclaimed album yet ‘Good Girl Gone Bad.’

Rihanna’s first single ‘Umbrella’ dominated the summer charts across the globe for weeks and dropped jaws with her smoking video clip. Umbrella won Monster Single of the Year AND Video of the Year at the 2007 MTV Awards!

And that wasn’t it for Good Girl Gone Bad - other singles ‘Hate That I Love You’, ‘Don’t Stop The Music’ and ‘Shut Up And Drive’ have also peaked the charts around the world.

In the US ‘Shut Up And Drive’ won best R&B song at the 2008 Peoples Choice Awards. But even globally Rihanna’s album was winning over fans - ‘Don’t Stop The Music’ won Best International Song at the NRJ Music Awards in France.

Rihanna’s has earned the respect of many big names in the industry with Ne-Yo, Timbaland, Tricky Stewart and even Justin Timberlake working with her on different tracks.

Rihanna’s Other Pursuits

Rihanna has also had the opportunity to endorse some multi-billion dollar companies including Venus, Gillette, Nike, Secret and Covergirl Cosmetics.

Rihanna has also started her own charity ‘The Believe Foundation.’ Her foundation aims to helping youth all over the world through education, medical facilities and financial support. This stunning star is grateful for her success and eager to give back to those in need.

Keep an eye on this blossoming star, Rihanna is going places and FAST!

Rihanna Discography
* 2005: Music of the Sun
* 2006: A Girl like Me
* 2007: Good Girl Gone Bad

Rihanna Gossip, News & Trivia
* Six of her alleged nude pictures have been leaked to the Internet. (May 8, 2009)
* Was due to perform in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) later this month, but has decided she is not ready to take to the stage. (May 2009)
* Her lawyer filed a court request this week seeking the return of $1.4 million worth of borrowed jewelry and accessories that have been in LAPD evidence since the evening on which she was allegedly attacked by Chris Brown. (April 27, 2009)
* Will perform in Dubai on May 28. (April 2009)
* Has had a Sanskrit passage inked above her right hip - reading forgiveness, honesty, suppression and control - but Sanskrit expert Mark Fielden claims it is incorrectly written. (April 2009)
* The alleged photo of Rihanna after her assault by Chris Brown has been turned into art. An L.A.-based pop artist named Sham, has made a new portrait of Rihanna, based on the now infamous police photo showing the her bruised and bloodied. (March 2009)
* Had a gun tattooed on her ribcage. (March 2009)
* A survey conducted by the Boston Public Health Commission on the dating violence incident involving pop music idols Chris Brown and Rihanna revealed that nearly half of 200 Boston youths surveyed said she was 'responsible' for what happened while 52 percent said they were both to blame. (March 2009)
* Her family are devastated over claims she has reconciled with Chris Brown. (March 2009)
* Her father, Ronald Fenty, says he supports his daughter's decision to take Chris Brown back despite their alleged altercation. (March 2009)
* A graphic photograph showing Rihanna with injuries from an alleged assault by Chris Brown has been leaked. (February 2009)
* Her album sales have soared in the wake of her alleged altercation with boyfriend Chris Brown earlier this month. (February 2009)
* Reportedly claimed Chris Brown choked her until she was unconscious during an alleged assault on February 8, 2009.
* Canceled a concert in Jakarta in the wake of personal tragedy surrounding the singer. (February 2009)
* Canceled a concert in Malaysia after being involved in an altercation with boyfriend Chris Brown. (February 2009)
* A 75-year-old Cameroonian saxophonist filed suit against Rihanna and Michael Jackson, claiming the pair did not ask his permission or pay royalties for using part of his song “Soul Makossa” on her hit “Don’t Stop the Music.” (February 2009)
* Agrees to cover up when she performs a gig in Malaysia next month. (January 2009)
* Rihanna and Chris Brown have been sued for $1 million by a photographer claiming he was beaten up and robbed by the couple's bodyguards in Florida last May. (December 2, 2008)
* Is on People Magazine’s 2008 list of Best Dressed Women.
* Said that being famous has made her feel lonely because she has no time to enjoy her life.
* Reportedly fired her business manager after discovering she only has $20,000 left in her bank account. (August 2008)
* Teamed up with 14 of the world's top female singers other top female singers for Just Stand Up for the Stand Up To Cancer Charity. (2008)
* Came 1st in the poll of the sexiest celebrity stomachs in the world, carried out by stomach-flattening supplement AntiBloat.
* Says that she will never pose naked for Playboy because she fears her mother will kill her if she did so.
* Says she likes to wear her sexy stage outfits in the bedroom.
* Prefers to be friends with a guy before she dates them - because it is easier to flirt.
* Said she was just as shocked by Jay-Z and Beyoncé Knowles’ secret wedding as the rest of the world. (April 11, 2008)
* Bans fans from bringing umbrellas to her U.K. concerts because she is afraid people will get injured as fans try to copy her dance moves during her performance of the track “Umbrella.”
* Ranked #15 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.
* Ranked #8 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list.
* Launched an appeal for a bone marrow donor, after learning of a leukaemia-ridden New York mum-of-two's ongoing cancer battle. (February 25, 2008)
* Was honored with a national holiday in her home country of Barbados. (February 21, 2008)
* Named the sexiest female musician by lingerie company Victoria’s Secret. (January 2008)
* Claimed that her dark looks have started to fade because she has been spending so much time travelling in cold countries. (December 2007)
* Denies rumors that she hooked up with actor Josh Hartnett.
* Was forced to cancel three United Kingdom performances due to illness. (December 12, 2007)
* In 2006, Rihanna landed several endorsement deals, including ones for Nike and J.C. Penney.
* Was signed to Def Jam Records
* Her musical inspirations include Alicia Keys, Beyonce Knowles, and Mariah Carey.
* Attentend Combermere which is a sixth form school similar to technical school in America
* Performed Hero at her school's talent show.
* Won a Beauty Pageant contest at her school.
* Was discovered by music producer Evan Rogers while he was vacationing in Barbados with his wife Jackie, who is also a Bajan.
* Sampled Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' by Michael Jackson from his Thriller album in her song Please Don't Stop the Music.
* She has two younger brothers Rorrey and Rajad.
* Stated in an interview that her friend and former Island Def Jam record label artist Fefe Dobson was someone that she admired and looked up to. Having a fellow black artist writing, singing, and performing the music she truly loves.
* Born to a black Barbadian father Ronald Fenty and a black Guyanese mother Monica Fenty.
* Nickname: RiRi / Caribbean Queen / The Barbados Babe / The New Princess of Pop / Thunder Thighs / Queen Of The R&B

Adam Beach Biography and Profile

Adam Beach Profile
Name: Adam Beach
Birth Name: Adam Ruebin Beach
Height: 5' 11½''
Sex: M
Nationality: Canadian
Birth Date: November 11, 1972
Birth Place: Ashern, Manitoba, Canada
Profession: Actor
Education: Gordon Bell High School, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Husband/Wife: Tara Mason (married on July 5, 2003), Meredith Porter (divorced in 2002)

Son: Luke Beach (born in January 1998; mother: Meredith Porter), Noah Beach (born in February 1996; mother: Meredith Porter)

Claim to fame: His role in the movie 'Smoke Signals', directed by Chris Eyre (1998)

Adam Beach Biography

Canadian actor Adam Beach parlayed his success in a string of independent features and television series into major roles in Hollywood productions, culminating in the highly visible Clint Eastwood-helmed WWII drama, “Flags of Our Fathers” (2006). With the exposure provided by such a high profile project and director, Beach’s versatility and appeal made him the most visible Native American actor working in film. This emergence allowed Beach to bring his own experiences and inspiration back to Native American youth living in reservations across the country. Born Nov. 11, 1972 in Ashern, Manitoba, Canada, Beach was a First Nation (indigenous people of Canada) of Saulteaux origin. He and his family lived on the Dog Creek Reservation until he reached age eight, when he lost both parents to tragic accidents within a three-month span. Beach and his brothers were adopted and raised by and aunt and uncle, quickly relocating to Winnipeg, where he joined his high school drama club on a lark. But he quickly fell in love with performing (Beach credited Johnny Depp, who is part Cherokee, as his inspiration), and dropped out of high school to accept roles at the Manitoba Theatre for Young People. Beach’s first on-screen credit came in 1990 when, at the age of 18, he was cast in a supporting role in the TV movie, “Lost in the Barrens.” Roles in other Canadian TV and theater productions followed, including the lead in the Disney historical drama, “Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale” (1995). But Beach’s breakout role came in Bruce McDonald’s independent feature, “Dance Me Outside” (1995). Based on a novel by W.P. Kinsella, the film, which focused on the personal lives of several residents of a Canadian reservation, won over film audiences with its wit and style, and Beach was frequently singled out for his comic flair as the best pal of the film’s lead. The success of the film led to a TV spin-off series, “The Rez” (CBC, 1995-98), with Beach in the cast (though not playing his film character). Beach continued to work steadily following “Dance Me Outside;” he also fathered two sons in 1996 and 1998. In the latter year, he landed another career highlight in Chris Eyre’s “Smoke Signals,” a comedy-drama about two young men dealing with their families and heritage during a road trip to collect the remains of one man’s father. The film, which was the first written, produced, directed by and starring Native Americans artists, netted numerous awards on the festival circuit (including the Sundance Film Festival and Independent Spirit Award), and helped bring Beach to Hollywood’s attention. A small role in the comedy-drama “Mystery, Alaska” (1999) was Beach’s first inroad as a newly minted buzz item; he also flexed his comic muscles as David Spade’s sidekick in the lowbrow jokefest “Joe Dirt” (2001). This was soon followed by his most substantial role to date – that of a Navajo soldier utilized by the U.S. Army to deliver code in their native language during World War II in John Woo’s “Windtalkers” (2002). Not from the Navajo tribe, Beach convinced Woo that he could hold his own with leading men Nicholas Cage and Christian Slater. For this role, Beach had to learn to speak Navajo, which he mastered in no time. Though not a blockbuster hit, the film gave Beach a sizable showcase, proving he could more than hold his own against major American stars like Cage. That same year, Beach reunited with Chris Eyre to co-star for executive producer Robert Redford in “Skinwalkers,” a PBS production based on the mystery novel by Tony Hillerman. As Navajo reservation officer Jim Chee, Beach was partnered with Wes Studi’s plainclothes detective Joe Leaphorn; the pair reunited for two subsequent productions based on Hillerman’s novels, all of which enjoyed considerable popularity with public television viewers. Between 2004-06, Beach bounced between film and television, with appearances on “Third Watch” (NBC, 1999-2005), “Everwood” (The WB/ABC Family, 2002- ), and a cameo in the execrable Paris Hilton feature, “Bottom’s Up” (2006). That same year, he once again found himself in possession of an impressive role – that of WWII soldier Ira Hayes, one of the GIs that raised the flag on Iwo Jima, and whose life took a dramatic and tragic turn upon returning to civilian life, in “Flags of Our Fathers.” As the alcoholic soldier who is treated like a hero at war, but haunted by the racism of the times in his civilian life, Beach wowed the critics, who singled out his performance for its singular quality in a picture filled with top talent.

Adam Beach Milestones
* 1981 After parents deaths, moved to Winnipeg when he was adopted by an aunt and uncle
* 1989 TV acting debut in Lonesome Dove (CBS)
* 1993 Feature debut in Cadillac Girls
* 1994 Co-starred in Dance Me Outside, directed by Bruce McDonald
* 1996 Had supporting role in the feature A Boy Called Hate
* 1996 Reunited with Bruce McDonald on the Canadian TV series The Rez
* 1997 Appeared on the Canadian TV series Madison
* 1998 Breakthrough screen role as one of the leads in Smoke Signals
* 1999 Supported Russell Crowe in the hockey comedy-drama Mystery, Alaska
* 2000 Had lead in the CBC series Harry s Case
* 2001 Appeared in Joe Dirt
* 2002 Co-starred with Nicolas Cage in the WWII drama Windtalkers
* 2002 Starred alongside Wes Studi in the TV adaptation of Skinwalkers for airing on PBS Mystery!
* 2003 Starred in The Big Empty
* 2006 Portrayed Ira Hayes, one of the men who lifted the flag at the battle of Iwo Jima in Clint Eastwood s Flags of Our Fathers
* 2007 Joined the cast of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (NBC) for one season only, as Detective Chester Lake
* 2007 Starred in the HBO Films adaptation of Dee Brown s novel, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee as the Sioux advocate, author and medical doctor Ohiyesa; earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor
* Raised on the Dog Creek Reservation in Manitoba until parents deaths

Adam Beach Filmography
Actor Credits
* Older Than America (2008) * Bottoms Up (2006) Jesus de Jesus * Flags of Our Fathers (2006) Ira Hayes * Now & Forever (2005) John Myron * American Mystery! Coyote Waits (2003) * Posers (2003) * The Big Empty (2003) Randy * Skinwalkers (2002) * Windtalkers (2002) Ben Yahzee * Joe Dirt (2001) Kicking Wing * The Art of Woo (2001) Ben Crowchild * Mystery, Alaska (1999) Galin Winetka * The Last Stop (1999) * Smoke Signals (1998) Victor Joseph * Coyote Summer (1996) * A Boy Called Hate (1996) Billy Little Plume * Dance Me Outside (1995) Frank Fencepost * Cadillac Girls (1994) Will * Squanto: A Warrior's Tale (1994) Squanto * Wonderworks - Spirit Rider (1993) * Bliss

Adam Beach Gossip, News & Trivia

# Accepted the Rising Star Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival
, January 2007.
# Join the cast of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit later this year. (2007)
# Is a Saulteaux Indian from Manitoba, Canada, one of three North American Indians tribesmen who appeared prominently in WINDTALKERS (2002).
# Member of the Ojibwa Nation (Native American)
# Spent six months learning the Navajo for role in WINDTALKERS (2002).
# Lost both his parents in separate accidents, only months apart, when he was 8 years old.
# Spends a lot of time doing speaking engagements all over North America particularly with Native American and First Nation youth.
# His mother was killed by a drunk driver in front of their house while pregnant. His father drowned himself due to depression.
# His favorite way of relaxing is to sleep or nap. He's known for being able to sleep no matter what is going on around him or how loud it is. On set, he's napped under trees and even under a truck.
# Loves scaring people and would love to do a high level horror film.
# In 1996 Adam starred in the first film completely written, produced, directed and acted by Native Americans, Smoke Signals. Directed by Chris Eyre, Signals premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, winning the Audience Award and the Filmmaker's Trophy, with a third nomination for the Grand Jury Prize.
# Plays the electric bass guitar.
# After losing both his parents to accidents within several months, Adam became very angry, eventually joining a street gang to vent his emotions, only to soon find a better why to express those feelings, through acting.
# His favorite sport is ice hockey.
# In high school, Adam formed Lethic, a garage band which did covers of Black Sabbath songs.
# Used to run home from school to watch Johnny Depp on 21 Jump Street.
# His favorite film is STAND BY ME.

Aaron Carter Biography and Profile

Aaron Carter Profile
Name: Aaron Carter
Birth Name: Aaron Charles Carter
Height: 6' 0½''
Sex: M
Nationality: American
Birth Date: December 7, 1987
Birth Place: Tampa, Florida, USA
Profession: Actor, Musician
Relationship: Kaci Brown (singer; began dating since December 2006), Kari Ann Peniche (actress, model; engaged Sept. 16, 2006; called off engagement Sept. 22, 2006), Hilary Duff (actress, musician; dated 2003), Lindsay Lohan (actress, musician; dated 2003)
Father: Robert Gene Carter
Mother: Jane Elizabeth Spaulding
Sister: Angel Carter (Aaron's twin; model; born December 7, 1987), Leslie Carter (musician; born June 6, 1986), Bobbie Jean Carter (born at WCA Hospital in Jamestown, New York)
Brother: Nick Carter (actor, musician; one of the Backstreet Boys member; born January 28, 1980)
Claim to fame: His debut album Aaron's Party with single Come Get It (2000)

Aaron Carter Biography
Namesake of his Grampa Charles Douglas Spaulding (who goes by the name Doug and Ganpa "Chuck" Carter). Aaron was born at Tampa General Childerens Hospital in Tampa Florida on December 7th 1987.
Aaron was lucky enough to have company (in addition to his mom) at that precious time, as his twin Angel was born only minutes before he joined the world. Aaron and Angel were welcomed by their three siblings, Bobbie Jean (B.J.), Leslie and of course Nick. Both B.J. and Nick were born at WCA Hospital in Jamestown, NY, where the family lived before moving to Florida. Leslie was born in Florida at the Garden Villa Retirement home, where the Carter family lived and worked at the time.
With two sisters already, who wouldn't be happy to have a new little brother? Nick frequently expressed delight at the addition of the newest members of the family. Especially his first and only Brother.
"A Performer Extrodinaire" according to Top of the Pops magazine, Nick was the first to actually ask Aaron if perhaps he too wanted to sing. "If Nick wasn't a singer, then I wouldn't be here, he supports me and is the one who asked me if I wanted to sing. I was interested in performing before but I think it would have been a lot harder." said Aaron. It may not have been as difficult as Aaron suggests, however.
Aaron's musical career actually began when he was seven, when he landed the position of lead singer in a band called "Dead End". Since then, he set the world record for the most hit songs recorded by a person his age in music history! Aaron and "Dead End" parted friends afer about two years, with Aaron declaring "... they wanted to do alternative music and I wanted to do more pop" From that point forward, he was a solo act and began to spend much of his time in vocal training. It wasn't long before Aaron was putting his voice lessons to work.
In March 1997, Aaron performed during a BackStreet Boys concert in Berlin, Germany and he stole the show! After the concert, he was offered a record contract on the spot by an Edel Record Company executive who saw him perform. In the fall of 1997 Aaron released his first single, "Crush On You". He followed that with "Crazy Little Party Girl, I'm Gonna Miss You Forever and Shake It" all of which became extreemly popular throughout Europe and the rest of the world. After going Gold in Norway, Spain, Denmark, Canada and Germany Aaron's first full Album "Aaron Carter" hit the stores in the USA on June 16th 1998 and it was a big success.
Aaron released another single "Surfin' USA" a remake of the Beach Boy's famous song. Aaron also went on to work with such musical talents as The Moffatts, The BackStreet Boys, 'N Sync, Gil Ofarim and others to make a colaborative single called "Let the music heal your soul" They called themselves the Bravo All Stars and donated the time they spen in the studio on the single and its proceeds to benigit the Nordoff-Robins Music Therapy Foundation, an organization that treats disabled and autistic children through use of a specially designed kind of music therapy.
Aaron also released a single on the 1999 "Pokemon" soundtrack. He performed his single "(Have Some) Fun With The Funk" on Nickelodeon during the 1999 BIG Help Celebration, thousands of fans in the audience and millions of television viewers got to see a great Airboy performance.
Millennium year 2000 was Aaron's breakthrough year. He released his smash hit album "Aaron's Party(Come Get It)" and a tremendously successful single and videos of the same name. That year he opened for Britney Spears on the US leg of her 2000 World tour. Aaron was also the subject of a Biography written by his Mom Jane Carter. Aaron at this time moved back to Florida (to the Florida Keys) and made numerous hugely popular and successful apperances on Disney, Nickeloedeon, Macy's Thanksgiving Parade and Rosie O'Donnell.
2001, continued Aaron's smash hit roll with Aaron garned with the Favourite Rising Star award at the Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards. He also received rave reviews for his performances as "JoJo the Who" in the Broadway hit musical "Seussical the musical". His Multi Platinum album "Oh Aaron" peaked at number 4 on the Billboard charts, while Aaron was also ranked at number 52 on the Rolling Stone's Hot 100 Artists.
Aaron "The little prince of pop" says "In spite of all this work, I've still managed to plan some great fun for the off days; Scuba diving in the waters behind my home in the florida keys and spending time with my pets" Those pets include more than 9 dogs, 4 cats, 2 turtles and 2 birds.
Moving into 2002, Aaron was already back in the recording studio recording his third solo Album for Jive records. This new album "Another Earthquake" proved that Aaron was really getting to grips with his career providing some of Aaron's most impressive songs and recordings to date. For Aaron 2002 was definately tour time! Aaron held a winter tour early part of 2002 which was a great success, into summer where Aaron launched into a 30 city "Rock Rap and Retro" Summer tour.
2003 is already proving a packed year for Aaron, back into the recording studio setting up to produce a fourth album with Jive Records to be released later this year. Earlier this year Aaron was named a celebrity Grand Marshal for the Krewe of Edymion Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans.
Aaron also has just recently announced he is going on tour again with "Aaron's JukeBox" tour which is starting around July 27th. Aaron is also set to work alongside one of Hollywoods famous actors in a movie that Aaron will be working on throughout the year.

Aaron Carter Gossip, News and Trivia
* Made up the dance for The Clapping Song.
* One time when Aaron was in Germany, a fan hoped on the back of his tour bus, [without anyone's knowledge] and stayed there for about 2 hours. The bus stopped at a gas station and they looked behind the bus and they saw the girl hanging on the back. Aaron told her if she gets off he'd give her an autograph.
* Has scars on the bridge of his nose, lip, cheek, leg, and foot.
* Says that if his whole family was on Survivor, twin sister Angel would be voted off the island first.
* Says he would date a fan.
* Was born on Pearl Harbor Day, and every time he is bad, his mom calls him her 'little bomb.'
* Has been involved with the Make A Wish Foundation for 4 years.
* Wanted his child-hood group Dead End to be called Dirty Drumsticks.
* His income is placed in a trust fund that is inaccessible to him until he reaches age 21.
* Loves playing with his 9 dogs, 4 cats, 2 turtles and 2 birds.

Aaliyah Biography and Profile

Aaliyah Profile
Name: Aaliyah
Birth Name: Aaliyah Dana Haughton
Height: 5' 7"
Sex: F
Nationality: American
Birth Date: January 16, 1979
Birth Place: Huntington, New York, USA
Profession: musician, actress
Education: Detroit High School of the Performing Arts (graduated with a 4.0 GPA)
Place of Death: August 25, 2001
Death Date: Marsh Harbour, Abaco Island, Bahamas
Death Cause: Plane crash
Husband/Wife: R. Kelly (musician; married in 1994; that marriage was annulled due to Aaliyah's status as a minor, 15 years old and Kelly was mid 20s)
Relationship: Damon Dash (record executive; born on May 3, 1971)
Father: Michael Haughton
Mother: Diane Haughton
Brother: Rashad Haughton (filmmaker; born August 6, 1977)
Uncle: Barry Hankerson (manager, record executive; divorced)
Aunt: Gladys Knight
Claim to fame: Album: Age Ain't Nothing But A Number (1994)

Aaliyah Biography
Aaliyah Dana Haughton was born January 16,1979 in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York to Michael and Diane Haughton.
At the age of five, she, her older brother Rashad, and parents moved to Detroit to be closer to family. Diane gave up school teaching to raise Rashad and Aaliyah full-time.
Aaliyah's mother would always play Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and other legends while she would clean around the house. Aaliyah soon learned all the words to all her parents records and started to sing along with her mother.
Aaliyah's mother realized Aaliyah could carry a tune at the tender age of 6. Aaliyah was soon enrolled to a private Catholic school, Gesu Elementary, and participated in all the school's musical productions. She had one little speaking part as an orphan in her first grade produdction of Annie that convinced her she wanted to be an entertainer. At the tender ages of only 8 and 9, Aaliyah would belt-out the very tunes that she would listen to at home in weddings around Michigan.
At 11 years old, she landed a spot on the nationally syndicated talent show, Star Search. She sang My Funny Valentine, lost, and was ripped up like any other child would have been; but her mother's encouraging words propped her up to get back to doing what she loved.
At that time Aaliyah's uncle, Barry Hankerson, was married to soul Legend Gladys Knight when he took his then 11-year-old niece to perform with her for five nights at Bally's Las Vegas Casino. The two would duet on Believe In Yourself and Aaliyah would belt out solo Home. Being that Aaliyah was nervous and didn't move much the first night, Knight taught Aaliyah how to work a crowd and loosen them up.
A couple of years later, Barry Hankerson had R. Kelly, whom he was managing at the time, fly up to Detroit to hear Aaliyah sing. Kelly was impressed with what he heard so Barry signed her, at only 13-years-old, to his label, Blackground Enterprises. R. Kelly ended up writing and producing all the tracks on Aaliyah's first album, Age Ain't Nothing But A Number.
Hip-Hop historians and critics accredit Aaliyah's debut album, Age Ain't Nothing But A Number, for paving the way for Brandy, Monica, and the plethora of other teen stars who go by one name. Aaliyah acquired the world's attention at the young age of 15 when her first single Back and Forth landed #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop singles chart; dethroning her then svengali, R.Kelly and his track Your Body's Callin. Shortly afterwards, her album was released under Jive records in 1994 and another top five gold single was spawned. Not only was this single a remake of an Isley Brothers classic, but it also flexed Aaliyah's octave range and vocal versatility. Her rendition of At Your Best (You Are Love) ripped the airwaves and its listeners with its tumultuous and sensuous harmonies.
A few other hit singles followed including the light hip-pop jam Down With The Clique and the adulterated title track. The album went sell onto platinum+ status but slowed down due to vicious rumors arising. The provocative nature of the album's title and lyrics, as well as the mystery of her true age sparked a media frenzy about an alleged marriage between Aaliyah and her then mentor. This frenzy blossomed into a barrage of media rumors threatening to thwart a prosperous career.
Till this day no one is certain if there was ever a union between the two parties, but those two parties involved. However, Aaliyah denies ever being married to R. Kelly and R. Kelly refuses to comment. In addition, Aaliyah states that the reason she kept her age on the low was because she wanted the world to accept her for her music and not based solely on her age. Despite the rumors, critics gushed and Entertainment Weekly had this to say (6/17/94) ...Imagine En Vogue packed into one teenage body and backed by hip-hop svengali R. Kelly, and you have Aaliyah... a promising start...
After the storm had settled, Aaliyah went back into the studio to knock out a second record. She left behind R. Kelly to show her growth as an artist and to prove that she can make it without him. The setting was 1996 and Aaliyah was gearing up for the release of her sophmore album appropriatly titled, One In A Million. She made a sonic breakthrough with One In A Million which proved that Aaliyah would forever make her mark on the ever-changing music industry by emphasizing the strength and maturity in her voice. Along with this maturity, Aaliyah carried the once underground producers Missy and Timbaland to new heights. The music they created on One In A Million took the music industry by storm, haveing every artist and producer try to imitate their unique sound. Hit after heart-pounding hit would follow, ultimately making her 1st sophomore single, the sexy, seductive, and taunt, If Your Girl Only Knew the #1 spot on the R&B/Hip-Hop singles chart and the other singles radio heavy as well.
Before the close of '97, One In A Million (a #1 radio play single also) would rake up numerous nominations from various award shows, and hit double platinum+ status with the success of 4 Page Letter, Hot Like Fire, and "The One I Gave My Heart To (a top 10 hit on the Hot 100 singles chart); shaking away any worries of a sophomore slump.
In early 1998, Aaliyah made her first major impression on America during the Academy Awards when she performed the Best Song nominee, Journey to the Past, from the Anastasia soundtrack. In the summer of that year, she had continued to make a mark on the entertainment industry with the infectious, Gramy nominated, #1 hit song, Are You That Somebody, from the Dr. Dolittle soundtrack. With that track, she really got a taste of the mainstream.
Aaliyah soon took a hiatus from the music world and hooked-up with acting coach, Joanne Baron. Baron had worked with the likes of Tom Cruise and Matt Damon, with his lessons being very intricate and demanding in the scripts he chose. Baron recalls this memory of Aaliyah, "...before Queen of the Damned was shot, Aaliyah was going through an audition process. She came to the house, and she immediately blew my mind, because she had prepared a piece that Michael Rymer had asked her to do from a play called Salome'. She came in on her knees like a cat, growling, 'I'm the woman that you left.' And she did this with such physicality and vocality... We worked rigorously to get her this part. She put her heart, her time, her love, and her life into it. She just ripped it out."
In the summer of 1999, Aaliyah flew to Vancouver, Canada for 4 months to shoot Romeo Must Die, her debut starring role in a film. She co-starred alongside Jet-Li in this adrenalin-stoked/hip-hop action flick, in which she was executive producer of the film's soundtrack. She had the pleasure of releasing the first single, Try Again, from the movie's soundtrack; which went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and wa the first single ever to reach #1 on airplay alone. The movie was released on March 24, 2000 and debuted at #1 on the box office. The film grossed over 58 million dollars and the soundtrack sold over a million copies.
Aaliyah garnered rave reviews for her acting skills and was soon sought through-out Hollywood. Movie producer Joel Silver was so impressed with her performance in Romeo Must Die, he decided to signed her up for the Matrix II and III. She soon signed a deal to remake Whitney Houston's production of Sparkle, film an Anne Rice novel-based movie Queen of the Damned, and star in a tv/movie, Some Kind of Blue.
Later in 2000, Aaliyah won two MTV Movie awards and a Grammy nomination for Try Again, and went to start filming Queen of the Damned deep in Melbourne, Australia. The film was Aaliyah's second starring role in only her second motion picture, showing that she was more than a cross-over singer/actress.
She simultaniously filmed the movie and recorded her highly anticipated 3rd album, AALIYAH, doubling her workload. After she filmed the movie, she took a small break to, as she would say, "rejuvenate and get my creative juices flowing."
Five years had passed since she released One In A Million so she was aware of her prescence, or lack there-of, in the music world. She released the dark, sassy, first single, We Need A Resolution, which had a luke-warm response from music-goers. A couple of months later on July 17, she finally released the eagerly anticapted, AALIYAH. The album debuted at #2 on the charts and sold over 200,000 copies it's first week. Rock the Boat and More Than A Woman were getting heavy rotational airplay, so Blackground planned to release them as back-to-back singles. Aaliyah took time out of her promotional tour to film a funky, club-like, dance video for More Than A Woman, and Rock the Boat a couple of weeks later. Little did anyone know, Rock the Boat would be her very last video shoot.
It was August 25, the set was laid-back, and everyone was laughing and having a care free time. Aaliyah had just completed filming her video for the island themed "Rock The Boat", directed by Hype Williams, and felt it was time to go home a day early to be with her boyfriend, Rock-A-Fella CEO owner Damon Dash, and her family before heading back to promoting the album.
The entourage of 8 aboarded the small Cessna 402 which was departing from the Marsh Harbour airport bound for Opa-locka, Florida, when it crashed shortly after takeoff at approximately 6:50pm, police say. The plane is said to have crashed approximately 200 feet from the end of the runway killing six people instantly. Three others died later due to their injuries.
The people who were killed along with Aaliyah were: Gina Smith, 29, of New Jersey, Aaliyah's product manager at Blackground Records; Blackground Records own Keith Wallace, 49, of Los Angeles; Douglas Kratz, 28, Virgin Records' director of video production; her bodyguard Scott Gallin, 41; Aaliyah's personal hair stylist Eric Forman, 29, of Los Angeles; hair stylist Anthony Dodd, 34, of Los Angeles; and makeup artist Christopher Maldonado, 32, of New York; as well as the plane's pilot, identified only as L. Maradel.
Her funeral and a public memorial service was held in honor of Aaliyah on Friday, August 31st, 2001 in New York City. A continuous loop of Aaliyah's videos, performances and music ran throughout the day. Fans were encouraged and invited to attend, pay tribute to Aaliyah's life and career and mourn this great loss. Her white casket was transported from Campbell Funeral Home to St. Ignatius Church - where her funeral was held - in a white carriage pulled by two white horses. Dozens of white and pink roses lay on the top of the carriage. Her boyfriend, Damon Dash, and one of her "Romeo Must Die" co-stars, Delroy Lindo, were among the loved ones who walked the streets behind the carriage en route to the private service. Aaliyah's mom released 22 white doves in the air, each symbolizing a year in Aaliyah's great-lived life.
Fans converged at the funeral home as early as 6:30 a.m. to pay their respects to this remarkable human being. They wrote messages in the home's condolence books and followed the procession. Police estimated 1,000 fans were there.
Six months later, Queen of the Damned hit movie stands on Febrary 22, 2002, debuting at #1 in the box office; it racked in over $14 million it's opening weekend. With the 2 films and timeless music, she left her legacy for us to still enjoy.
I'm sure many of Aaliyah�s fans would like Aaliyah to be remembered most as a good person. She was the symbol of a hard-working, Black female who never compromised herself to get what she wanted. She proved that there were still humble, down-to-earth, gracious entertainers left in an industry filled with gossip and grime. She taught us through her life that there will be setbacks, but not to let it bring you down; instead just "dust yourself off and try again." She's showed everyone how to be strong through her adversity with the whole R. Kelly marriage scandal. She made music that stood out from everyone elses, had a style all her own, the most angelic voice, fluid dance moves, and an air of mystery that has always surounded her. These are just some of the reasons why we love her.
With so much potential and tenacity shown by the craft she loved to make and perform; the singer, dancer, actress, and ENTERTAINER, that we've grown to love lived up to the true meaning of her name;

Aaliyah Gossip, News and Trivia
* ROMEO MUST DIE (2000): When Trish dumps her bodyguard at the record store and hides in the cab, the bodyguard comes out and yells, Trish! I'm gonna find your Aaliyah-lookin' ass! The character Trish is played by Aaliyah. At the time of her death, she and her boyfriend, Roc-A-Fella co-CEO Damon Dash, had plans to wed.
* Her third and final album has been called her best work. Rolling Stone gave it four stars.
* Was a great singer and deemed a role model.
* Majored in dance.
* Starred as Queen Akasha in 2002's THE QUEEN OF THE DAMNED.
* Modeled for Tommy Hilfiger clothing.
* Sang with Gladys Knight on stage at age 11.
* Was Homecoming and Prom Queen in her senior year.
* Wanted to perform a musical duet with Janet Jackson.
* Her first soundtrack song was from the movie ANASTASIA.
* Her middle name is Dana, not Dani.
* Was only 15 when she released Age Ain't Nothing But A Number.
* Her biggest single was Try Again.
* Was good at acting.
* Her self titled album hit #1 in the USA after her death.
* Her third album, Aaliyah, is dedicated to the memory of her grandmother, Mintis L. Hicks Hankerson.
* The tattoo on her lower back is a dove representing her deceased grandmother.
* Her career started at age 15.
* R&B singer R.Kelly discovered her at age 12.
* Completed filming of Anne Rice's QUEEN OF THE DAMNED.
* Her real name is Aeliyatt.
* Her favorite stuffed animal was named Lina because it was the one her grandmother gave to her. She took it everywhere.
* At age 9 sang My Funny Valentine on Star Search, in dedication to her mom Diane.
* Her first kiss was a disaster because she threw up in the guy's mouth!
* Her favorite color was pink.
* Drove a red viper.
* Wore size 6 shoes.
* Was very close to her grandmother.
* Played in a school production of ANNIE.
* Would sing in the bathroom with a brush.
* Favorite breakfast: French toast, waffles and pancakes.
* Favorite films: SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, ANY GIVEN SUNDAY and SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE.
* Has a pet boa, her cousin bought it and her mom kept it.
* Her grandmother died of breast cancer.
* Had the double platinum selling One In A Million album as well as a production credit on the five times platinum ROMEO MUST DIE soundtrack, and has the #1 album in the U.S in 2001.
* Her best friend was Kidada Jones.
* Was the youngest child.
* Has weave in her hair.
* Favorite Athlete team: Giants.
* Favorite color: Black, Red, and White.
* Nicknamed Li Li, Baby Girl, Liyah.
* Started noticing she could sing at age 6.
* Favorite basketball team: Chicago Bulls
* Favorite jewelry: silver
* Favorite singer: Sade
* Was 25% Indian; her grandmother was full blood Indian.
* Although she was an adult she still relied on the approval and opinion of her mother Diane and brother Rashad.
* Her mom was also her friend.
* Her favorite song on the Aaliyah CD was I Care For You.
* Favorite junk food: Doritos
* Favorite author: Stephen King
* Favorite drinks: Surge and Pepsi
* Favorite animals: horses
* A few days before her death she told her mother she was having frequent dreams about flying in a dark place all alone, and crashing down to her death.
* Nominated for Best Villain at MTV Movie Award for QUEEN OF THE DAMNED (2002)
* Nominated for Best Female Performance at MTV Movie Award for ROMEO MUST DIE (2000)
* Nominated for Breakthrough Female Performance at MTV Movie Award for ROMEO MUST DIE (2000)
* Loved vanilla ice cream.
* Her dress size was 4.
* Was addicted to kozmo.com
* Only wore clothes that she knew her mom would like; she never wore shorts cause her mom didn’t like her to expose her body.
* Had a major thing for sweets.
* Had two Vipers, a black and a red one.
* Liked to collect sunglasses and stuffed animals, and also has a black out light in her apartment.
* Had 2 pets, one snake named Boots and a pet pug named Tour.
* Her grandmother gave her a toy orangutan.
* Wore contacts instead of glasses.
* Her birthday is a day after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s
* Loved horror films.
* Her favorite track on her last album was the unreleased track.
* At an autograph signing in Texas, a fan fainted when Aaliyah kissed him on the cheek.
* Favorite place to eat: Roscos Chicken and Waffles.
* Had a pillow named Wilson.
* Had a personal trainer to keep in shape and gave up cheese and pork.
* Thinks martial arts and men who can fight are sexy.
* Said she loved her career and wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.
* What made her happy was knowing her fans went out and bought her albums.
* Favorite girl group: En Vogue
* Was a David Hasselhoff fan; one of her favorite shows as a child was KNIGHT RIDER which starred Hasselhoff.
* Loved beautiful but simple things.
* Wants her legacy to live on.

A.J. Michalka Biography and Profile

A.J. Michalka Profile
Name: A.J. Michalka
Birth Name: Amanda Joy Michalka
Height: 5' 6"
Sex: F
Nationality: American
Birth Date: April 10, 1991
Birth Place: Torrance, California, USA
Profession: Actress, Musician
Father: Mark Michalka
Mother: Carrie Begley
Sister: Alyson Renae Michalka (aka. Aly Michalka, actress, musician; born on March 25, 1989)
Claim to fame: Best known as one-half of the duo Aly & AJ with her sister, Alyson 'Aly' Michalka

A.J. Michalka Biography
Amanda Michalka was born in Torrance, California in 1991. Her older sister, Alyson "Aly" Michalka and their parents moved to Seattle, Washington. There her parents made sure they were exposed to all varieties of music. They then moved back to Southern California, where they still live.
Career
Michalka was in a number of WORD Music Productions at her church in Southern California as a young child. Michalka plays a variety of instruments such as acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, and bongos. She used to be a model for catalogs. In March 2006, she made her Disney Channel debut in the Disney Channel Original Movie Cow Belles, as "Courtney Callum", along with sister Aly, as "Taylor Callum". She has also made appearances on shows such as Oliver Beene, Six Feet Under, The Guardian, and General Hospital. she has also appeared with her sister in the MTV movie, Super Sweet 16: The Movie.

A.J. Michalka Albums
* Insomniatic (2007)
* Acoustic Hearts of Winter (2006)
* Into The Rush (2005)

A.J. Michalka Filmography
Feature movies
The Lovely Bones (2009) - Clarissa, Susie’s best friend.
Television movies
* Super Sweet 16: The Movie (2007) - Sara Conners
* Cow Belles (2006) - Courtney Callum
Television series
* Aly & AJ: Sister Act (2007) - Herself
* Kitty's Dish (2005) - Kitty
* Six Feet Under (2004) - Ashley
* General Hospital (2004) - Ashley B.
* Oliver Beene (2003-2004) - Bonnie
* The Guardian (2002-2004) - Shannon Gressler
* Birds of Prey (2002-2003) - Young Dinah
Guest appearances
* Fox & Friends (2007) - Herself
* Live with Regis and Kelly (2007) - Herself
* Punk'd (2007) - Herself
* Total Request Live (2006) - Herself
* Live with Regis and Kelly (2006) - Herself
* Good Morning America (2006) - Herself
* America's Got Talent (2006) - Herself
* MTV Cribs (2006) - Herself
* The Megan Mullally Show (2006) - Herself