SZA is a Grammy-nominated R&B artist who earned notice through her EPs, before dropping her critically acclaimed debut album, 'Ctrl,' in 2017.

• Singer, Songwriter
  (1990–)

Mavis Staples is best known for her extensive gospel career with the Staples Singers.

• Civil Rights Activist, Singer
  (1939–)

U.K. artist Ed Sheeran is a Grammy-winning singer/songwriter known for hit songs like 'Thinking Out Loud,' 'Photograph,' 'Shape of You' and 'Perfect.'

• Musician, Singer
  (1991–)

Virgin Group founder Richard Branson announced Virgin Voyages, the company's new cruise line, laid down the keel for its first ship. The line has three ships costing $2.55 billion and holding 2,800 guests and 1,150 crew. Cruises begin in 2020.

• Entrepreneur
  (1950–)

Scarlett Johansson is facing criticism for her new lead role in ‘Rub & Tug’ for being a cis woman playing a trans man. This comes just one year after her ‘Ghost in the Shell’ controversy, where she played a Japanese woman in a white woman's body with same director Rupert Sanders.

• Film Actress
  (1984–)

RuPaul has become the first drag queen to be awarded a Hollywood star. Jane Fonda, who RuPaul emulated as a child, made the introduction. “This is absolutely the most important moment in my professional career,” he said in his acceptance speech.

• Actor, Television Personality, Singer
  (1960–)

Luke Bryan is a country music singer-songwriter known for such hits as "Drink a Beer" and "That's My Kind of Night."

• Musician, Singer
  (1976–)

Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Taylor Swift made a splash in the country music world in 2006 and has gone on to become one of the top acts in popular music.

• Songwriter, Singer
  (1989–)

Paul Robeson was an acclaimed 20th-century performer known for productions like "The Emperor Jones" and "Othello." He was also an international activist.

• Lawyer, Athlete, Actor, Civil Rights Activist, Singer, Football Player
  (1898–1976)

Multiple Grammy winner and "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin was known for such hits as "Respect," "Freeway of Love" and "I Say a Little Prayer."

• Singer
  (1942–2018)

Grammy-winning R&B singer and performer the Weeknd has created such hits as 'Can't Feel My Face,' 'The Hills' and 'Starboy.'

• Songwriter, Singer
  (1990–)

Janelle Monáe has come out as pansexual, or attracted to all gender identities, in an interview with ‘Rolling Stone.’ The singer told ‘The Guardian’ in February that she felt "sexually liberated" following the release of her Make Me Feel music video, considered by some a bisexual anthem.

• Songwriter, Singer
  (1985–)

Tony Bennett is an American jazz vocalist, best known for performing standards and his signature song, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco."

• Singer
  (1926–)

Kendrick Lamar makes a special appearance as a homeless man in “Power,” which stars and is also executive produced by 50 Cent. Last month Lamar was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences’ music branch for his work on the Black Panther soundtrack.

• Rapper, Songwriter
  (1987–)

Lady Gaga launched her Las Vegas residency at the Park Theater at the new Park MGM resort. The performer will play a total of 27 gigs, in different formats: Lady Gaga Enigma, focusing on her biggest hits, and Lady Gaga Jazz & Piano, featuring stripped-down versions of her songs.

• Television Actress, Singer, Songwriter
  (1986–)

American composer and conductor John Williams has scored more than 100 films, including 'Jaws,' six 'Star Wars' movies, 'E.T.' and the first three 'Harry Potter' films.

• Conductor, Musician, Composer
  (1932–)

Neil Diamond performed a surprise one-man show of “Sweet Caroline” for firefighters who have been battling Colorado’s Lake Christine Fire. More than 400 firefighters have fought the fire, which started July 3 but was only 45 percent contained as of Saturday, reports Fox.

• Songwriter, Singer
  (1941–)

Dorothy Dandridge was an American actress and popular singer. She is the first African-American woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for best actress.

• Film Actress, Classic Pin-Ups, Singer
  (1922–1965)

Stevie Wonder is an American musician and a former child prodigy who became one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century. His multi-generational hit songs include "My Cherie Amour," "You Are the Sunshine of My Life," "Superstition," "Living in the City," "Boogie on Reggae Woman," "Sir Duke," "That Girl" and "Part-Time Lover."

• Singer, Songwriter, Music Producer, Pianist, Musician
  (1950–)

James West is a U.S. inventor and professor who, in 1962, developed the electret transducer technology later used in 90 percent of contemporary microphones.

• Scientist, Inventor
  (1931–)

Zac Efron is a Hollywood heartthrob who appears in films and on television, most notably in the High School Musical films.

• Film Actor
  (1987–)

A former fixture in the Disney universe of TV shows, movies and music, Selena Gomez has since made a name for herself as a solo artist and philanthropist.

• Philanthropist, Television Actress, Film Actress, Singer
  (1992–)

Jamaican singer, musician and songwriter Bob Marley served as a world ambassador for reggae music and sold more than 20 million records throughout his career.

• Songwriter, Singer
  (1945–1981)

Actor, singer and activist Harry Belafonte has achieved lasting fame for such songs as "The Banana Boat Song (Day-O)," and for his humanitarian work.

• Actor, Civil Rights Activist, Singer
  (1927–)