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Johnny Ruffo
Johnny Ruffo (John Patrick Ruffo, 1988–2023) was an Australian pop singer and actor: third on X Factor Australia 2011, winner of Dancing With The Stars 2012, Chris Harrington on Home and Away, died of brain cancer at 35.
JoJo Siwa
JoJo Siwa (Joelle Joanie Siwa, born 2003, Omaha) is an American singer-dancer from Dance Moms and Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition who signed with Nickelodeon at 13, sold millions of bows, came out in 2021, and rebranded with "Karma" in 2024.
Joy Villa
Joy Villa (Joy Angela Villa), American singer, actress, and conservative activist born 1986 in Orange, California; known for the 2017 MAGA Grammy dress, Billboard 200 hit EP I Make the Static, Trump support, and leaving Scientology after 15 years.
Julia Michaels
Julia Michaels (Julia Cavazos), American singer-songwriter born 1993 in Davenport, Iowa; hit songwriter for Justin Bieber's "Sorry" and Selena Gomez's "Lose You to Love Me," and multi-platinum solo artist behind "Issues" and "If the World Was Ending."
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber (born 1994) is a Canadian pop singer discovered on YouTube in 2007 by Scooter Braun, signed via Usher, with eight Hot 100 No. 1s, albums Purpose, Justice, Swag and Swag II, a 2026 Coachella headline set, and no tour announced as of late 2026.
Justin Guarini
Justin Guarini (Justin Eldrin Bell, born 1978) is an American singer-actor, runner-up to Kelly Clarkson on American Idol season 1 (2002), later a seven-show Broadway performer, Lil' Sweet in Diet Dr Pepper ads, and author of Center Stage Confidence.
Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake (born 1981, Memphis) is an American singer and actor, NSYNC lead singer, solo star of Justified and FutureSex/LoveSounds, ten-time Grammy and four-time Emmy winner.
Kate Voegele
Kate Voegele (born 1986, Bay Village, Ohio) is an American pop/rock singer-songwriter and actress, Mia Catalano on One Tree Hill, with albums Don't Look Away (2007), A Fine Mess (2009), Gravity Happens (2011), Canyonlands (2016), and Age of Alchemy (2026).
Katy Perry
Katy Perry (Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, born 1984) is an American pop singer behind "I Kissed a Girl" and Teenage Dream; albums through 143 (2024), the Lifetimes Tour, and the 2026 single Watch It Burn distinguish her.
Kaya Jones
Kaya Jones (born 1984, Toronto, as Chrystal Neria) is a pop and gospel singer, ex-Pussycat Doll (2003-2005), featured on Jason Crabb's Grammy-winning Unexpected, now releasing Choose Life with Housenatic.
Kechi Okwuchi
Kechi Okwuchi, Nigerian-born American singer, speaker, and author of More Than My Scars; one of two survivors of the 2005 Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145 crash; two-time America's Got Talent finalist (2017, 2019).
Keisha Buchanan
Keisha Kerreece Fayeanne Buchanan, born 1984, is a British singer-songwriter and founding member of the Sugababes, the only original member until her 2009 departure, and returned for the trio's 2019 reunion.
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson (Kelly Brianne), American pop singer-songwriter and TV host, won American Idol 2002 with "A Moment Like This"; 25 million albums sold, multiple Grammys, and The Kelly Clarkson Show.
Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions
Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions is Kelly Clarkson's 2025–2026 Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum, Caesars Palace, her second after chemistry. It recreates a recording studio on stage with over 20 musicians, no pre-recorded tracks, and a rotating Kellyoke encore cover.
Kevin Jonas
Kevin Jonas (Paul Kevin Jonas, born 1987, Teaneck, New Jersey) is the eldest member and lead guitarist of the Jonas Brothers, formed 2005; after the 2013 split he entered real estate, rejoined the 2019 reunion, and debuted solo with "Changing" in 2025.
Kevin Simm
Kevin Simm, English pop singer (birth year reported as 1969 or 1980), Liberty X member from Popstars 2001, winner of The Voice UK 2016 with "All You Good Friends", and lead singer of Wet Wet Wet since 2018.
Kimberley Locke
Kimberley Dawn Locke, American singer born 1978 in Hartsville, Tennessee; third-place finisher on American Idol season 2 (2003), Curb Records artist known for "8th World Wonder" and three straight #1 Christmas AC songs. Distinct from Canadian country singer Kimberley Dawn.
Kimberley Walsh
Kimberley Jane Scott (née Walsh), born 1981 in Bradford, English singer, actress and presenter, member of Girls Aloud formed 2002 on Popstars: The Rivals; solo album Centre Stage 2013, Strictly 2012 runner-up, married Justin Scott 2016.
Kris Allen
Kris Allen (Kristopher Neil Allen, born 1985) is an American singer-songwriter from Conway, Arkansas, winner of American Idol season 8 in 2009 over Adam Lambert; known for the platinum single Live Like We're Dying and six studio albums.
Lauren Jauregui
Lauren Jauregui (born 1996, Miami) is a Cuban-American singer-songwriter, formerly of Fifth Harmony (X Factor 2012, third place); solo since 2018 with "Expectations," EPs Prelude (2021) and In Between (2023), now independent via Attunement/AWAL.
Lee Ryan
Lee Ryan (born 1983, Chatham, Kent) is an English singer and actor, lead vocalist of Blue (15 million records, three UK No. 1 albums), who launched a 2005 solo album, acted in EastEnders, and rejoined Blue in 2011.
Lennon Stella
Lennon Stella (born 1999) is a Canadian pop singer-songwriter and actress from Oshawa, Ontario, formerly of the duo Lennon & Maisy and the TV show Nashville; albums Three. Two. One. (2020) and Sleeping Lion (2026).
Leona Lewis
Leona Lewis (born 1985) is a British singer who won The X Factor UK in 2006; her debut album Spirit (2007) and single Bleeding Love, No. 1 in 35 countries, made her the first British female solo artist in over 20 years to top the US Billboard 200.
Leslie Carter
Leslie Carter (Leslie Barbara Carter, 1986-2012), American pop singer, sister of Nick and Aaron Carter; signed to DreamWorks, released single "Like Wow!" on the Shrek soundtrack; album canceled; died of prescription drug overdose.
Liam Payne
Liam Payne, English pop singer and songwriter (born 1993), One Direction member and solo artist behind "Strip That Down" and LP1; died 16 October 2024 falling from a Buenos Aires hotel balcony.
Lil' Chris
Lil' Chris (Christopher James Hardman), English singer and TV personality from Lowestoft, star of Channel 4's Rock School in 2006, known for the UK top five single 'Checkin' It Out' and hosting Everybody Loves Lil' Chris.
Lily Allen
Lily Allen (Lily Rose Beatrice Allen) is an English singer-songwriter and actress from Hammersmith, London, who broke through via MySpace in 2005; her debut "Smile" topped the UK chart, and her fifth album West End Girl (2025) chronicles her marriage's breakdown.
Lisa Marie Presley
Lisa Marie Presley was an American singer-songwriter and sole heir of Elvis Presley, releasing three albums including the gold-certified To Whom It May Concern in 2003.
Lisa Origliasso
Lisa Origliasso (Lisa Marie Origliasso, born 1984, Brisbane) is an Australian singer-songwriter, twin sister of Jessica Origliasso; together they are the pop duo The Veronicas.
Liz McClarnon
Liz McClarnon (Elizabeth McClarnon), Liverpool-born English singer, original and longest-serving member of Atomic Kitten (1998-2008); solo top 5 hit 'Woman in Love' (2006), Celebrity MasterChef winner 2008, later country singer and No Fly Traveller founder.