Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj is a Trinidadian-born American rapper, singer, songwriter and voice actress. Known for her underground mix-tape presence, Minaj garnered the attention of Lil Wayne, who signed her to his record label, Cash Money. She immediately rose to prominence when she released her debut album, Pink Friday, in November 2010.

It quickly became a commercial success, peaking at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) a month after its release. She simultaneously became the featured "It" girl on a string of high-profile singles from artists such as Madonna, Mariah Carey, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Eminem, Rihanna, Lil Wayne, Drake, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Usher, Ludacris, Justin Bieber, Trey Songz and Alicia Keys.

Minaj also has become the first female solo artist to have seven singles on the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time. Her seventh single, Super Bass, has since been certified quadruple-platinum by the RIAA and has sold more than four million copies, becoming one of the best-selling singles in the United States.

In April 2012, Minaj released her second studio album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, which topped charts internationally, and spawned the Top 10 singles Starships and Pound the Alarm. Since then, the album has sold one million copies worldwide, and has become one of the best-selling albums of 2012, according to Nielsen SoundScan. At the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, she won Best Female Video for Starships. At the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, she won Best Hip-Hop Video for Super Bass.

Nominated for a 2012 Grammy Award in the category of Best New Artist, Minaj's rapping technique has been hailed by critics for its use of alter-egos, accents (notably, British) and rapid-fire pace. Equally well-known for her unique sense of style, her use of colorful wigs and outlandish costumes ranks her as one of the world's leading fashion icons. Minaj is in the midst of her Pink Friday: RELOADED Tour.

Keith Urban

In 2001, the Country Music Association (CMA) honored Keith Urban with its Horizon Award, designating him a talented artist with a bright future. He is the first Horizon Award winner in history to go on to win the CMA's Male Vocalist of the Year, a title he's captured three times, and the coveted Entertainer of the Year. More than 15 million albums later, Urban is a four-time Grammy Award winner, who has also won a People's Choice and American Music Award.

He's won five Academy of Country Music Awards and had 14 No. 1 songs, including 28 Top 5 hits. In 2012, he became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. His latest CD, Get Closer, comes on the heels of his fifth consecutive platinum or multi-platinum release. It has produced three consecutive No. 1 singles: You Gonna Fly, Long Hot Summer and Without You.

Randy Jackson

A music industry veteran of more than 20 years and a Grammy Award-winning producer, Randy Jackson began playing bass guitar at age 13 and got his big break when he joined the band Journey. A prolific producer, Jackson spent eight years as Vice President of A&R at Columbia Records, followed by four years as Senior Vice President of A&R at MCA Records. However, it was American Idol that propelled Jackson into the mainstream.

Jackson has since expanded into television production, setting up his Dream Merchant 21 Entertainment banner at Warner Horizon Television, where he launched the hit reality-competition series, Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew.

While working on more than 1,000 gold and multi-platinum albums, which have sold more than 200 million albums worldwide, Jackson's amazing talent; vast studio knowledge; and performing, touring and record company acumen have made him one of today's most coveted music industry experts.

In 2006, Jackson executive-produced and performed on the legendary Sam Moore's Grammy Award-nominated album Overnight Sensational. Jackson also teamed with country music superstar Travis Tritt, and most recently, he brought together an eclectic mix of artists on Randy Jackson's Music Club, Vol. 1, the first release from his Dream Merchant 21 record label.

Mariah Carey

With a distinct five-octave vocal range and prolific songwriting and producing talent, Mariah Carey has defined the modern pop performance.

As a singer/songwriter/producer, she has been recognized with multiple Grammy Awards, nine American Music Awards, Billboard's Artist of the Decade Award, the World Music Award for World's Best-Selling Female Artist of the Millennium and BMI's Icon Award, to name a few.

She has two consecutive and unparalleled Billboard Song of the Decade titles: One Sweet Day (with Boyz II Men) and We Belong Together, further marking her massive presence on the charts since her 1990 song debut Vision of Love. She became the second artist in history and the first female performer to have a song debut at No. 1 with Fantasy (1995), the groundbreaking collaboration with O.D.B. of the innovative rap group Wu-Tang Clan.

Carey's original holiday classic, All I Want For Christmas Is You, redefined its place in pop culture as one of the greatest holiday hits of all time when it reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts in 2011, 17 years after its debut.

Carey's influential and stellar contribution to the music industry spans multiple genres and is showcased through a multifaceted hit catalog as well as a long list of diverse collaborations.

Ryan Seacrest

With his thriving broadcasting career and multiple ventures, Ryan Seacrest is at the forefront of the media and entertainment industry. While hosting and producing multiple television and radio programs, building his Ryan Seacrest Productions (RSP) banner into a leading television production company and managing a myriad of brand ventures, Seacrest is redefining what it means to be a successful Hollywood entrepreneur.

Seacrest holds preeminent positions in broadcast television, nationally syndicated radio, local radio and cable as both a producer and on-air host. He is celebrated internationally as host of the top-rated primetime talent showcase American Idol, and hosts and produces E! News and its red carpet awards show coverage.