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Happy Birthday, Ariana Grande!

Happy Birthday, Ariana Grande!. Ariana Grande-Butera was born June 26, 1993, and turns 27. She was born in Boca Raton, Florida. Grande was known for playing Cat Valentine in 'Victorious.'. Her first album, 'Yours Truly,' debuted at No. 1 on the 'Billboard' 200. It also featured her first hit single, "The Way", with Mac Miller. The Grammy-winning artist won Best Pop Vocal Album for 'Sweetener.'. The high-pony queen made history after releasing 'Thank U, Next.'. She was the first artist to hold the top 3 spots on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 simultaneously since The Beatles. Grande has also been named Woman of the Year by 'Billboard.'. The singer headlined Coachella 2019. Happy Birthday, Ariana Grande!

Happy Birthday, Kendrick Lamar!

Happy Birthday, Kendrick Lamar!. Kendrick Lamar Duckworth was born June 17, 1987, and turns 33. He was born in Compton, California. His debut studio album, 'Section .80,' was released in 2011. His album, 'Good Kid, M.A.A.D City,' debuted at No. 2 on the 'Billboard' 200 chart. Lamar went on to release 'To Pimp a Butterfly,' which won a Grammy for best rap album. His album, 'Damn,' was the first non-classical and non-jazz album to win the Pulitzer Prize for music. The rapper is also a member of the hip-hop group Black Hippy. He has been named the “Hottest MC in the Game” by MTV. Happy Birthday, Kendrick Lamar!

Remembering Prince

Remembering Prince. Prince Rogers Nelson was born on June 7, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The singer released his debut album, 'For You,' in 1978. Prince’s continued success solidified his sound, which blended funk, dance and rock. He made his film debut in 'Purple Rain,' and released a soundtrack album with the same name. It spent 24 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the 'Billboard' 200. His final album was 'Hit n Run Phase Two.'. Prince later died of an accidental fentanyl overdose on April 21, 2016. Prince was known for his eclectic style. Throughout his career, he won Grammys, a Golden Globe and an Academy Award. Prince had a total of 16 platinum albums. He was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. His estate released a posthumous album, 'Piano and a Microphone 1983.'. Happy Birthday, Prince!

Happy Birthday, Stevie Wonder!

Happy Birthday, Stevie Wonder!. Stevland Hardaway Morris, also known as Stevie Wonder, was born on May 13, 1950, and turns 70. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan. Blind since birth, he later signed with Motown’s Tamla label at 11 years old. Wonder released his debut album, 'The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie,' in 1962 when he was 12 years old. His discography includes his hit singles, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours," "Superstition" and more. The Grammy-winning artist is one the best-selling musicians. Wonder also campaigned to make Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday a U.S. holiday in 1980. Wonder was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace in 2009. and one of 'Billboard’s' Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists. Happy Birthday, Stevie Wonder!