From: Bio on Tue, Jun 21 2011 2:35 AM

A member of the Jackson music dynasty, Janet Jackson’s started her career as a child actress. But Jackson soon made a career for herself in music, and her videos turned her into a music icon.

From: Bio on Tue, Jun 21 2011 2:35 AM

Starting out on New York City’s Lower East Side, Lady Gaga found her stage persona when she combined pop melodies and glam rock. Her career is as much about her performance as it is about her music.

From: Bio on Tue, Jun 21 2011 2:35 AM

Lesley Gore created the most accessible pop music of the 1960s. Her single “You Don’t Own Me” became an instant hit, and a feminist anthem.

From: Bio on Tue, Jun 21 2011 2:35 AM

Known as “The Mother of the Blues,” composer and performer Ma Rainey was a pioneer of the blues music genre. Rainey’s raw delivery landed her a record deal and her own show.

From: Bio on Tue, Jun 21 2011 2:35 AM

Mary J. Blige was living in a Yonkers housing project when she recorded a song at a karaoke booth in a local mall. The recording made it to the desk of music exec Sean Combs, who helped her release her first album.

From: Bio on Tue, Jun 21 2011 2:35 AM

Melissa Etheridge picked up her sister’s guitar at the age of 8, and started playing local gigs shortly after. Her music took on a new confidence in 1993, when she came out publicly as a gay woman.

From: Bio on Tue, Jun 21 2011 2:35 AM

Mariah Carey moved to Manhattan the day after her high school graduation to become a professional singer. Using her natural talent and determination, Carey soon climbed to the top of the music charts.

From: Bio on Tue, Jun 21 2011 2:35 AM

Patti Smith’s career began with her spoken poetry. A fixture of the New York underground art scene, her debut album Horses combined poetry and punk rock.

From: Bio on Tue, Jun 21 2011 2:35 AM

Pat Benatar was on her way to Julliard to perfect her operatic style. But a casual performance at a New York club solidified her career as a rock starlet.

From: Bio on Tue, Jun 21 2011 2:34 AM

The Supremes were among the first African-American acts to cross the color barrier in the 1960s. With many No. 1 hits and television appearances, they were the most popular girl group of their time.

From: Bio on Tue, Jun 21 2011 2:34 AM

The Spice Girls were a global sensation in the 1990s, selling over 75 million records worldwide. Chosen at an audition, its five members grew to symbolize “girl power,” and their music’s message struck a chord with thousands of young women.

From: Bio on Tue, Jun 21 2011 2:34 AM

Queen Latifah is one of the first female rap artists. She turned her stage personality into a franchise and, as a result, has experienced success across many different media.

From: Bio on Tue, Jun 21 2011 2:34 AM

Whitney Houston spent her childhood singing in church choirs. Her gospel-informed voice landed her a record deal with Arista, and made her a staple on MTV.

From: Bio on Tue, Jun 21 2011 2:34 AM

Taylor Swift’s lyrics capture the spirit of being a teenager, without being trivial. Swift received four Grammy awards for her sophomore album, “Fearless.”

From: Bio on Tue, Jun 21 2011 2:34 AM

Wanda Jackson is widely credited as the first woman to record a rock ‘n’ roll song. Her “growl” has made her a rockabilly legend, with a career spanning more than 60 years.

From: Bio on Tue, Jun 21 2011 2:34 AM

A tourist claims to be stabbed by a ghost in Tombstone, AZ. A dead wife haunts her husband. A ghost named Charlie haunts the employees of a New York City bar.

From: Bio on Tue, Jun 21 2011 2:34 AM

A tourist claims to be stabbed by a ghost in Tombstone, AZ. A dead wife haunts her husband. A ghost named Charlie haunts the employees of a New York City bar.

From: Bio on Tue, Jun 21 2011 2:34 AM

A tourist claims to be stabbed by a ghost in Tombstone, AZ. A dead wife haunts her husband. A ghost named Charlie haunts the employees of a New York City bar.

From: Bio on Tue, Jun 21 2011 2:34 AM

A tourist claims to be stabbed by a ghost in Tombstone, AZ. A dead wife haunts her husband. A ghost named Charlie haunts the employees of a New York City bar.

From: Bio on Tue, Jun 21 2011 2:34 AM

A tourist claims to be stabbed by a ghost in Tombstone, AZ. A dead wife haunts her husband. A ghost named Charlie haunts the employees of a New York City bar.