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Jay-Z has been making music since the 1990s-and today he's more than just a rapper or hip-hop star. Jay-Z is an entertainment mogul, producing for other artists, investing in sports teams, working with clothing brands, and more. His sound and style are iconic! Readers follow Jay-Z from his start in the music business to his present-day business ventures in this accessible volume. Full-color photographs complement the main text and show Jay-Z through the years. A concluding timeline aids comprehension of the main text.

Justin Timberlake has sold millions of albums as a member of boy band *NSync and as a solo artist, and been part of huge movies like Trolls and The Social Network. One of the most iconic entertainers today, Justin is known for his wide-spread appeal-and there's no sign of him slowing down! Readers follow Justin from his start in entertainment through his meteoric rise as a member of *NSync and beyond, as well as his successful move into movie stardom. Accessible text and high-interest content, accompanied by full-color photographs of Justin through the years, draws in reluctant and struggling readers.

Beyoncé is perhaps the most iconic artist of her generation. She's been in the spotlight for decades at this point, with no sign of slowing down. In this high-interest biography of an entertainment legend, readers follow Beyoncé from her first taste of stardom to the icon she has become with more than two dozen Grammy Awards, multi-platinum albums, and sold-out stadium tours. Full-color photographs and fact boxes accompany the main text, which has been written with struggling readers in mind.

There's no ignoring Selena Gomez these days. She's topping streaming music services, dominating with Instagram followers, and starring in acclaimed TV shows. And that's not even mentioned her multi-million-dollar beauty company, Rare Beauty! In this book, readers find out how this entertainment icon got her start as a child actor, then starred on Disney Channel and became a worldwide recording artist! Full-color photographs accompany accessible main text that follows Selena through her challenges and successes, all told in accessible language perfect for struggling readers.

Olivia Rodrigo had three Grammy Awards, two No. 1 albums, been named Time magazine's Entertainer of the Year, and starred in two hit TV shows-all before she turned 21. The singer-songwriter's success on her own terms is inspirational to any aspiring musician or actor out there! In this book, readers follow Olivia's journey from after-school musical-theater club to the Disney channel, then to the recording studio and beyond. The main text, written with struggling readers in mind, highlights her successes and includes fun facts for fans new and old.

When Taylor Swift released her first album in 2006, no one could have known the juggernaut she was to become! Today, she headlines stadium tours, is one of the top streaming artists across platforms, and collaborates with the best in the music business. This book gives readers a look at Taylor's career from its start until today-Grammys, multi-platinum albums, biggest hits, and more. Including her challenges as well as her successes, the main text is accessible to readers of all levels, accompanied by full-color photographs of Taylor through the years.