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Kehlani Ashley Parrish is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer, born on April 24, 1995, in Oakland, California.

Kehlani first gained fame as a member and lead vocalist of the teen pop group PopLyfe, which was a finalist on the sixth season of America's Got Talent in 2011. Following her time with the group, she embarked on a solo career.

Her discography includes the commercial mixtapes Cloud 19 (2014) and You Should Be Here (2015), the latter of which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album. She released her debut studio album, SweetSexySavage, in 2017, followed by It Was Good Until It Wasn't (2020) and Blue Water Road (2022). Kehlani has collaborated with numerous artists and is signed to Atlantic Records.

She attended the Oakland School for the Arts, where she initially focused on dance before a knee injury led her to concentrate on singing. She was adopted and raised by her aunt.

Kehlani has been active since 2009.

Nia Sioux is an American actress, dancer, singer, and YouTuber. She first gained widespread recognition for her role on the Lifetime reality television show _Dance Moms_, where she was an original cast member and one of the competitive dancers from 2011 to 2017.

After Dance Moms, she transitioned her focus to acting and music. She is known for playing the role of Emma in the popular teen web series _Bratayley_ and for starring as Booker in the television series _The Bold and the Beautiful_. As a singer, she has released several singles.

Nia also maintains a strong presence on social media platforms, including YouTube, where she shares vlogs, challenge videos, and lifestyle content. She is considered an influencer and a positive role model.

Derek Bruce Hough is an American professional Latin and ballroom dancer, choreographer, actor and singer.[2][3] From 2007 to 2016, Hough was a professional dancer on the ABC dance competition series Dancing with the Stars, winning the show a record-breaking six times with his celebrity partners. For his work, Hough received 14 nominations for the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Choreography, winning the award 4 times. Hough later became a judge on the series beginning with its 29th season

Paula Abdul is an American singer, dancer, choreographer, actress, and television personality.

She began her career as a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers at age 18 and later became the head choreographer for the Laker Girls. She was discovered by The Jacksons and went on to become a highly sought-after choreographer for music videos, including those for Janet Jackson, and films like Coming to America and American Beauty. She is a two-time Emmy Award winner for choreography.

Abdul launched a successful singing career with her 1988 debut album, Forever Your Girl, which produced four number-one singles, including "Straight Up," "Forever Your Girl," "Cold Hearted," and "Opposites Attract." She has sold approximately 30 million albums worldwide.

In the 2000s, she found renewed fame as one of the original judges on the popular television series American Idol from 2002 to 2009. She has since served as a judge on other reality competition shows such as The X Factor and So You Think You Can Dance.

Janet Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. She is a highly influential figure in popular culture and is known for her innovative, socially conscious, and sexually provocative records, as well as her elaborate stage shows.

Born into the Jackson family, she began her career with the variety series The Jacksons in 1976 and went on to appear in other television shows. After signing a recording contract with A&M Records in 1982, she achieved major stardom following the release of her third and fourth studio albums, Control (1986) and Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). These albums established her as a pop icon and a creative force, with themes of empowerment, social justice, and self-discovery.

Throughout her career, she has earned numerous accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards, and is regarded as one of the best-selling artists in music history. She is celebrated for breaking racial and gender barriers in the music industry and for her artistic evolution across different genres, including R&B, pop, dance, and hip hop.

Ciara Princess Wilson is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. She was discovered by record producer Jazze Pha in the early 2000s, and rose to prominence with her debut studio album, Goodies (2004). Its namesake lead single (featuring Petey Pablo) peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100, while the follow-ups, "1, 2 Step" (featuring Missy Elliott) and "Oh" (featuring Ludacris), both peaked at number two on the chart. The album received quadruple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and received two nominations at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards. Ciara also guest appeared on the 2005 singles "Lose Control" by Missy Elliott and "Like You" by Bow Wow, both of which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.

Rylee Arnold is a professional ballroom dancer and choreographer, best known as a pro on the ABC competition series Dancing with the Stars.

Here is a quick breakdown of who she is:

Dancing Roots: Born and raised in Utah, she comes from a famous dancing family. Her older sister, Lindsay Arnold, was a longtime pro and champion on the show.

Rise to Fame: Rylee first appeared on the national stage as a pro on Dancing with the Stars: Juniors in 2018. She officially joined the main cast as a pro in 2023 (Season 32), where she gained massive popularity paired with Harry Jowsey.

Style and Impact: Known for her high energy and technical precision in Latin and ballroom styles, she has also become a major social media influencer, bringing a younger "Gen Z" audience to the ballroom dance world.

Amiyah Scott is an American actress, model, author, dancer, and LGBTQ advocate. She is best known for her role as Cotton on the Fox television series Star (2016–2019), which made her the first transgender actress to play a transgender character as a series regular on a major network television show.

Born on January 11, 1988, in Manhattan, New York, and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, she gained early popularity as an internet celebrity and a respected figure in the LGBT ballroom community. In 2015, she was briefly associated with the reality show The Real Housewives of Atlanta, becoming the first transgender woman cast in the Real Housewives franchise, although her scenes ultimately did not air due to creative differences with the producers.

Beyond acting, Scott is a motivational speaker and activist who focuses on giving a voice to transgender women, particularly women of color, and speaking on themes of bullying, self-esteem, and acceptance. She is the founder of the non-profit organization Trans Empowerment of America (TEA) and published her memoir, Memoirs of a Mermaid, in 2019. She has also been a guest judge on the TV show Legendary and has her own beauty line, Amiyah Beauty.

Joelle Joanie "JoJo" Siwa is an American singer, dancer, actress, and media personality.

She was born on May 19, 2003, in Omaha, Nebraska. Siwa first rose to fame by appearing as a dancer on the reality television shows Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition and later for two seasons on Dance Moms.

She is known for her singles "Boomerang" and "Kid in a Candy Store." Her signature look for many years included wearing large, colorful bows in her hair, which she turned into a successful line of accessories. She also posts daily videos of her day-to-day life on her YouTube channels.

In 2017, Siwa signed with Nickelodeon, acting in various television shows and films and releasing several children's songs. In 2021, she competed on the thirtieth season of Dancing with the Stars. She was included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world in both 2020 and 2021.

Jordan William Fisher, born on April 24, 1994, in Birmingham, Alabama, is an American actor, singer, and dancer.

He began his career with recurring roles on several television series, including The Secret Life of the American Teenager and the Disney Channel's Liv and Maddie. He also appeared in the TV films Teen Beach Movie (2013), Teen Beach 2 (2015), and Grease Live (2016). In 2017, he and his partner, Lindsay Arnold, won the 25th season of Dancing with the Stars. He has also appeared in films like the Netflix features To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You and Work It.

On Broadway, Fisher is known for playing John Laurens/Philip Hamilton in Hamilton and the title role of Evan Hansen in Dear Evan Hansen. He also played Orpheus in Hadestown and Anthony in the revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

As a singer, his musical genres include Pop, Soul, R&B, and Broadway. He plays six instruments, including piano and guitar, and his self-titled EP was released in 2016. He is also featured alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda on the song "You're Welcome" for the Moana soundtrack.