Usher Raymond

Usher (Usher Raymond IV) was born on 14 October 1978 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. Drawn from LaFace Records' seemingly inexhaustible wellspring of young R&B acts, Usher is one of the few who can boast of real star quality and staying power.
He moved to Atlanta with his family when he was 12. Usher started singing in the church choir (led by his mom Jonetta Patton) when he was six years old. When Usher was 14 he was spotted at a talent show by a record exec. from LaFace Records. Eventually the company signed the young singer while he was still in high school.
After being spotted by a La Face record executive at a talent show in his hometown of Atlanta, GA, it took no time for Usher Raymond's career to take off. The 14-year-old auditioned for La Face co-founder L.A. Reid, who signed the gospel choir boy to a recording contract. Raymond was introduced to the world simply as "Usher," and released his debut album of the same name in 1994, which featured co-executive producer Sean "Puffy" Combs. The first single, "Think of You," gained Usher notoriety and reached gold status. From that initial exposure, Usher was approached to do other projects.
Indeed, after the release of his self-titled debut in 1994, there seemed to be a danger that he would become better known as a face rather than a musical talent. He appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show. In 1995, he recorded a national holiday jingle for Coca-Cola. He also joined several top male R&B vocalists to form Black Men United for the single "You Will Know," featured on the Jason's Lyric soundtrack. He also teamed with teen singing sensation Monica for a duet remake of Latimore's "Let's Straighten It Out."
After graduating from high school, Usher released his sophomore album, My Way, in 1997. In an attempt to display his maturity and songwriting abilities, Usher co-wrote six of the nine songs and enlisted the help of producers Jermaine Dupri, Babyface, and, again, Combs. The album's first single, "You Make Me Wanna," re-established Usher as one of R&B's hottest artists, and also made him a crossover sensation; it topped the R&B charts for 11 weeks, hit number two pop, and eventually went double platinum. Both of the follow-up singles, "Nice & Slow" and "My Way," also went platinum, hip-hop-styled "Nice 'N' Slow" was a US chart-topper in March 1998; the former stayed at number one on the R&B charts for eight weeks and became his first number one pop single.
In the meantime, Usher launched an acting career, appearing in the 1998 horror spoof The Faculty and the 1999 urban high-school drama Light It Up. To tide fans over, he issued a concert recording titled simply Live in 1999.
His 2000 comeback single "Pop Ya Collar", co-written with husband-and-wife team Kevin She'kspere Briggs and Kandi, was a surprising failure in America. Usher was more successful in the UK, where the single debuted at number 2 in February 2001.
Usher returned with his third proper album, All About U, toward the end of 2000. He returned to the top of the US charts in July with "U Remind Me", which premiered the transatlantic hit album 8701. His album 8701 (2001) moved him from a teen pop star to a sultry R&B singer. The single "U Got It Bad" also reached the number 1 position in 2002, and helped complete Usher's transition from teen pop star to R&B bestseller.
In early 2004, Arista released the single "Yeah!" Produced by Lil Jon and guesting Ludacris, the addictive, lightly crunk cut fast became a club and radio favorite. By the time the Usher full-length Confessions dropped later that March, "Yeah!" had hit the top of the Billboard charts. In March 2004, Usher released his latest album, Confessions. The album has sold more than 2.8 million copies since its debut and the feature single off the disc.
Usher's only interest isn't singing. He's also tried his hand at acting with some pretty neat flicks. Usher has appeared in The Faculty and Light It Up, as well as the cowboy movie Texas Rangers with Ashton Kutcher.
"I've been working so hard, I'm about to have a Mariah Carey", - says Usher.


Resources --> www.iamfan.com/~usher/usher-biography.htm

Skandar Keynes

Another biography of a handsome guy named Skandar Keynes :) Most of you have already recognized this guy. He played the role of Edmund Pevensie in the popular film series, The Chronicles of Narnia

Date of Birth

5 September 1991, London, England, UK
Birth Name
Alexander Amin Casper Keynes
Height
5' 8" (1.73 m)
Mini Biography
Skandar Amin Casper Keynes (born 5 September 1991) is an English actor best known for starring as Edmund Pevensie in the 2005 film adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. He will return in the role of Edmund in the film's sequel The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, which is currently scheduled for release in the summer of 2008.

Keynes was born in London to writer Randal Keynes and Zelfa Cecil Hourani and has a sister called Soumaya. Through his father, Keynes is the great-great-great grandson of the famous scientist Charles Darwin. His great grandfather Edgar Douglas Adrian, 1st Baron Adrian won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1932.

His maternal grandfather, Cecil Fadlo Hourani, is a famous writer of Lebanese descent, and the brother of Albert Hourani, also a well-known writer and professor. Keynes attended the Anna Scher Theatre School from 2000 to 2005 and currently attends the all-boys City of London School.

Resources --> http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1342727/bio

2PM

The new boyband group 2pm is a seven-member group from the JYP Entertainment where Wonder Girls also appear. The members include of Jaebom, Wooyoung, Nickhun, Chansung, Junho, Tacyeon, and Junsu. They all know how to do acrobatic and is a b-boy group. They debuted with their song "10 out of 10" on September 4,2008. Then on October 17,008, they started to promote their song "Only You" another song from their album "Hottest Time of the Day." They made yet another comeback called "Again and Again" where fans really caught their attentions and even noonas and older people started to get interest. Then they made a another comeback with "I Hate You" when the Jay Myspace Controversy happened and Jay had to leave Korea. As for now, they have finished promoting "Without You."
Before debut, 2pm was featured on an documentary called Hot Blood Men that aired on Mnet, along with the members of 2AM. The show documented the rigorous training program of JYP trainees as well as the elimination of three of trainees from the group.
Members:
Full Name: Jang WooYoung
Birthdate: April 30, 1989
Height: 180cm
Weight: 67kg
Specialty: Dance
Wooyoung's biography: Wooyoung of 2pm loves surfing the internet and listening to music. His ideal woman is everything he likes about them. He loves all the food in this world! His specialty is dancing.
Full Name:Nichkhun Horvejkul
Birthday: June 24, 1988
Ethnicity: Thai and Chinese
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 70 kg
BloodType: O
Religion: Buddhism
Nickhun's biography: Nickhun is known as the puppy of 2pm. He can speak four languages: English, Korean, Thai, and Chinese. His ideal woman is someone who's kind, cute, and a good person. He doesn't like any food in this world [LOL]. He enjoys playing the piano, working out, listening to music and watching movies. His specialty is acrobatics and and the piano.
Full Name:Kim Junsu
Birthday: January 15, 1988
Ethnicity: Buddhist
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 68 kg
Junsu's biography: Kim Junsu of 2pm could easily be confused by the Junsu of DBSK. He graduated from KyungHee Cyber College. His specialties are singing, composing, and being fashionable!!!

Full Name:Ok Taecyeon
Birthday:December 27, 1988
Ethnicity:Christian
Height:185 cm
Weight:76 kg
Taecyeon's biography: Taecyeon of 2pm also graduated from DanKook College. He enjoys listening to music, skiing, and walking. His ideal woman is someone who looks good in jeans[LOL]. He loves all the food in this world!^^
Full name:Lee Junho
Birthday:January 25, 1990
Ethnicity:Christian
Height:178 cm
Weight:67 kg
Junho's biography: Junho of 2pm looks alot like Rain/Bi. His ideal woman is someone who plans for a child.[WTH?] His specialties are singing, beatbox, and dancing. He enjoys listening to music, watching dancing videos, learning composing, reading, and reading fashion. He graduated from Ho Won University - Program Acting Major.
Full name:Hwang Chan Sung
Birthday:February 11, 1990
Ethnicity:Atheist
Height:184 cm
Weight:75 kg
Chansung's biography: Chansung is the youngest member in 2pm. He enjoys listening to music,games, and working out. His specialties are Tae Kwon Do and Kumdo. His ideal woman is someone who has kind eyes. He is not a picky eater so he eats everything.^^


Resources --> http://www.crunchyroll.com/group/JYP_2pm

Cory Monteith

SUMMARY

"Cory Allan Monteith" (born May 11, 1982) is a Canadian actor and singer, best known for his role as Finn Hudson in "Glee" on Fox.

ACTING CAREER

Monteith started his acting career in Vancouver, British Columbia. He and Lea Michele, his "Glee" costar, were included in Entertainment Weekly's 2009 'Summer Must List', being named 'Summer's Must Songbirds' for their portrayals of Finn and Rachel on "Glee", respectively.

Monteith appears on Fox's new television hit Glee--which is targeted for teens, as well as adults. Monteith portrays Finn Hudson, the male lead of the glee club and the quarterback of McKinley High School. Prior to Glee, Monteith claims to had no experience with singing or dancing; however, he is a fairly talented drummer. His audition tape for Glee even featured his drumming talents as he rhythmically drums on glass bottles and containers to demonstrate his musical abilities.

PERSONAL LIFE

Monteith was born in Calgary, Alberta and raised in Victoria, British Columbia. Before becoming an actor, he worked in Nanaimo, British Columbia as a Wal-Mart people greeter, taxi driver, telemarketer, construction worker and

mailman.

He currently resides in Los Angeles, California. Monteith never graduated from high school and dropped out in the ninth grade. Monteith said in an interview 'It wasn't for me. I can remember ever since about the sixth or seventh grade, I just didn't understand why I had to learn what I was learning. For some reason, there was a spirit of rebellion in me.'

In a bonus feature from the Glee season one DVD, Monteith reveals seven things, or facts, that 'you really didn't know about' him, which include his favorite food being Italian food; his favorite color as blue; his favorite sport(s), which are 'a toss up between hockey and basketball'; his first car, a 1972 Dodge Colt; his most desired trip as going to Eastern Europe, mainly Czechoslovakia (which doesn't actually exist anymore); a production of Equus being his first time crying; and, his current video game favorite as Call of Duty 4. Monteith is a skilled drummer, and has identified himself as 'big, awkward, and Canadian' on Cheslea Lately.

FILMOGRAPHY

Film

* "Breaking the Girl" - Belushi (2010)

* "Whisper" - Teenage Boy (2007)

* "The Invisible" - Jimmy (2007)

* "Gone" (short) - Davis Calder (2007)

* "White Noise 2: The Light" - Scooter Guy (2007)

* "Deck the Halls" - Madison's Date (2006)

* "Final Destination 3" - Kahill (2006)

* "Bloody Mary" - Paul Zuckerman (2006)

* "Killer Bash" (2005)

Television

* "The Assistants" (TV series) - Shane Baker (1 episode, 2009)

* "Glee" (TV series) - Finn Hudson (2009 - present)

* "Mistresses" - Jason (TV movie, 2009)

* "The Boy Next Door" - Jason (TV movie, 2008)

* "Fear Itself" (TV series) - James (1 episode, 2008)

* "Kaya" (TV series) - Gunnar (10 episodes, 2007)

* "Flash Gordon" (TV series) - Ian Finley (1 episode, 2007)

* "Kyle XY" (TV series) - Charlie Tanner (7 episodes, 2006-2007)

* "Hybrid" (TV movie) - Aaron Scates (2007)

* "Kraken: Tentacles of the Deep" (TV movie) - Michael (2006)

* "Stargate SG-1" (TV series) - Young Mitchell (1 episode, 2006)

* "Whistler" (TV series) - Lip Ring (1 episode, 2006)

* "Killer Instinct" (TV series) - Windsurfer Bob (1 episode, 2005)

* "Supernatural" (TV series) - Gary (1 episode, 2005)

* "Young Blades" (TV series) - Marcel Le Rue (1 episode, 2005)

* "Killer Bash" (TV movie) - Douglas Waylan Hart (2005)

* "Stargate: Atlantis" (TV series) - Genii Private (1 episode, 2004)

top 10 most famous people you can call

10. Barack Obama

So you were sadly left off of the invitation list for the recent state dinner, and you’re not one for crashing parties. You can still communicate with the White House when you feel the need to express your support or dislike for how the President is spending your hard-earned tax dollars. To chat with President Obama or perhaps one of his aids, dial 202-456-1111.

9. The Pope

Feel compelled to confess your sins or just want to let Pope Benedict XVI know that you really like his stylish red shoes? Why not give His Holiness a jingle? Yes, the Pope and his clergy maintain a busy switchboard and welcome calls from the public. To dial the world’s smallest country’s most famous resident, dial 39-06-6982.

8. Queen Elizabeth

Since 1952, Queen Elizabeth has proudly reigned over the Commonwealth with a level of dignity not commonly found in many of today’s leaders. Undoubtedly, the Queen has stoically weathered countless challenges including the death of Princess Diana and a fire that nearly destroyed her beloved Windsor Castle. Yet, the Queen has remained steadfast in her dedication. Buckingham Palace is now readying itself for the 60th anniversary of her coronation in 2012. Want to wish the Queen congratulations on a job well done? Give her a call at 44-020-7930-4832.

7. The Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama travels the world to promote human values and religious understanding. He has won the Nobel Peach Prize, a U.S. Congressional Gold Medal and over 100 other awards, honorary doctorates, and honors. He’s also authored over 70 books. It’s fair to say that he’s busier than most of us. Even though he’s visiting dignitaries and foreign leaders most of the time, he still maintains an office in India, the country that took him in as a refugee half a century ago. If you’d like to say, “Hi” to His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, you can call him at 91-1892-221343.

6. Santa Claus

Tired of the kids telling you what they want this Christmas? Let them call in their wish list directly to Santa instead. As a free holiday service, the team at TollFreeForwarding.com offers a handy holiday service called Tel Santa. The free service provides users with a toll-free number to call and record what they want for Christmas. Then, the voice-recorded message is sent via email so that you can store it on your computer, iPod, or any device that plays music files.

5. Bill Gates

Though he’s no longer manning the helm of Microsoft, this self-professed nerd is still making news with his foundation that is focused on helping impoverished children throughout the world. If you’d like to talk with him about receiving a grant or partnering with him on a global health program, give him a call at 206-709-3100.

4. Tiger Woods

Ok, Tiger isn’t even taking calls from State Troopers right now. And, he’ll probably be sorting out problems at home for quite some time. However, you can probably get a message to him via the PGA National Headquarters switchboard at 904-285-3700.

3. Oprah Winfrey

Want to secure your seat in the audience for one of Oprah’s giveaway shows? Have an idea for a show that you’re sure she’ll love? If so, try calling her at her studio in Chicago at 312-633-1182.

2. Bono

As the leader of one of the world’s most famous and long-lasting rock bands, Bono has become equally known for his music and his dedication to philanthropy. If you’d like to personally thank him for all of his efforts, you can communicate with him through his manager’s office in Dublin at 01 6777330.

1. Donald Trump

Do you think you have what it takes to be the next “Apprentice”? Maybe, you should give “The Donald” a ring. Try him in his New York office at 212-832-2000.

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