Post Malone, whose real name is Austin Richard Post, first got his big break into music in 2015 after he released a self-produced, music video that received recognition from already established artists, Mac Miller and Wiz Khalifa. He ultimately signed with Republic Records and began collaborating with a few other rappers such as Kanye West and Young Thug.
His sound garnered public attention but it was his eccentric and down-to-earth personality that grew his fan base. His first album was called “Stoney” released in 2016 and since then he has also released “Beerbongs and Bentleys” in 2018 and, most recently “Hollywood is Bleeding” in 2019.
The Monkees
The Monkees began as a tv show concept from Filmmaker Bob Rafelson. Peter Tork, Mickey Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Davy Jones were the real-life musicians who also starred in “The Monkees” tv show about a struggling music group. At the heart of their fun-loving group was lead singer Davy Jones.
Aside from being in the tv show, the group also toured and produced albums, like “Headquarters” and “The Birds, The Bees, and The Monkees.” The foursome parted ways in 1971 but later reformed to record music and play reunion shows. Sadly Davy Jones and Peter Tork have since passed away.
Katy Perry
Singer Katy Perry is notable for creating multiple pop hits that became upbeat anthems for young and old alike over the last few decades. Perry burst onto the music scene in 2008 with her album, “One of the Boys,” which contained the provocative song, “I Kissed A Girl.”
Perry has created music that is quirky, controversial, and upbeat but she also manages to continually surprise her fans with her creativity. “Firework” and “Roar” are still some of her trademark hits, even though she continues to bring out new music. She's happily married to Orlando Bloom and the pair even welcomed a child into the world.
Sandra Dee
The doe-eyed blonde, Sandra Dee, started out as a model and later moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career. Her first appearance on-screen was in the 1957 film “Until They Sail” and after this, she appeared in a few other films until she landed the starring role in the comedic, beach movie, “Gidget.”
She was married to a fellow-teen idol, Bobby Darin whom she divorced a few years later, though they share a son. By the end of the ‘60s, Dee was dropped by Universal Pictures as her career declined. Sadly, she struggled with an eating disorder and self-image problems throughout her life and in 2005 passed away from kidney disease complications.
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande was first an actress on the Nickelodeon show, “Victorious” before becoming one of today’s biggest pop stars. The Victorious audience was wowed by Grande’s powerful voice and vocal range when she would occasionally sing on the show and in 2013, she released her first album, “Yours Truly.”
With a powerful, sultry voice, multiple hits like “Love Me Harder” and “Break Free,” and multiple concert tours later, Grande maintains a huge fanbase. Her album, “Thank U, Next” was released in 2019 and dealt with the relationship troubles she had recently experienced, most notably with Pete Davidson.