Who do you think are the most famous people and groups in the whole wide world? Vote up the flesh & blood human beings whose names we will chant into the infinite—who, sealed in the collective consciousness, will prove to be immortal.

Fame: I'm Gonna Live Forever

Pop Music

When it comes to 2021&#39;s most popular music&nbsp;artists, who do you think takes the cake as the most famous singer in the world? While we all have our own idea&nbsp;of who the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/20-greatest-singers" target="_blank">best singers of all time</a> are, the most famous takes a little more into account. Sure, many of these popular singers could also be considered the best ever or&nbsp;the best of their time, but talent isn&#39;t the only factor in determining the most famous singers in the world right now. In determining who&#39;s number one, you might also consider who often makes the headlines in 2021, who releases the most chart-topping songs, or even who has the best image.

With all of this in mind, singers like Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, and The Weeknd&nbsp;could all top the list of popular singers out right now. However, these big names are just a few of the world&#39;s most famous current singers. You also have Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-female-artists/ranker-music" target="_blank">top female vocalists</a>&nbsp;Demi Lovato, Dua Lipa, and so many more. From American and English celebrity vocalists, to the biggest international heavyweights&nbsp;it&#39;s up to you to decide just which of these people are the most famous star singers today.

Take a look at the list of top singers below and vote up those who you think are the most famous right now.

Who Is The Most Famous Singer In The World Right Now?

Band/Musician

The Most Famous Singer In The World Right Now, Ranked By Fans

Celebrity Lists

Unforgettable Film Characters

Total Nerd

When screenwriters are trying to dream up larger-than-life characters, the real world has <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/comic-book-characters-based-on-real-people/ranker-comics">plenty to offer</a> by way of inspiration. But when it comes to recreating famous people, filmmakers have to tread lightly. Making a movie that is explicitly based on a celebrity’s life <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/films-accused-of-copyright-infringement/matthewcoleweiss">can lead to lawsuits</a>, which is why many screenwriters opt for creating <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-loosely-based-on-true-stories/ranker-film">lightly fictionalized</a> versions of the famous people they have in mind. With this tactic, Gus Van Sant was able to make a controversial biopic about the last days of Kurt Cobain’s life, Orson Welles was able to critique the career of a tyrannical millionaire, and Francis Ford Coppola was able to draw a direct connection between Frank Sinatra and the mafia.Sometimes, even name changes don’t prevent celebrities from lashing out at their thinly veiled on-screen counterparts. David Bowie threatened to sue Todd Haynes for&nbsp;Velvet Goldmine, for example, while the Koch Brothers had some choice words for Zach Galifianakis after he conceded that&nbsp;The Campaign&nbsp;was skewering their influence on politics. In all these cases, the parallels between famous people and supposedly fictitious characters are impossible to ignore. Vote up the most blatant fictional stand-ins for real people.

15 Movie Characters Who Are Just Thinly Veiled Versions Of Famous People

General

Movie Characters Who Are Thinly Veiled Versions Of Real People

Lily McElveen

Celebrities

&quot;Tough guys&quot;&nbsp;are usually revealed to be big ol&rsquo; softies - something society has shamed them into hiding beneath their muscle-clad, action-hero personas - simply because they can&#39;t just be like everyone else, can they? Not only does Hollywood deal often in this archetype, but it also often tackles a subgenre in which <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-action-stars?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">action movie stars</a> find themselves in charge of kids - in some cases just one kid, in other cases a whole boatload of them.

These family-friendly comedic outings see their stars drop their guns, swords, or&nbsp;shields and trade them in for baby bottles and binkies. This break from the norm often reaches a more mainstream audience, dialing the R rating down to a PG. From Arnold Schwarzenegger to Dwayne &quot;The Rock&quot;&nbsp;Johnson,&nbsp;their reluctance doesn&#39;t always make them the best babysitters at first (especially when they allow the kids to engage in violent or otherwise dangerous activities), but eventually, their inner softies take over.

Vote up the tough guys who&#39;ve proven they can handle themselves, in case you ever need an emergency babysitter.

13 Times Tough-Guy Actors Had To Begrudgingly Take Care Of Kids In Movies

Film

13 Movies Where Action Stars Take Care Of Kids

Josh Plainse

Weird History

If show business is all about who you know, nepotism babies have the ultimate hookup getting through the door. Defined as children working in the same industry as their <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/current-stars-with-famous-parents/carly-kiel">famous and connected parents</a>, their presence in Hollywood is controversial because it brings their merit and work ethic into question.&nbsp;However, there is a group of well-connected offspring who have not reached the heights of their parents or what their talent allows. Maybe they are consistently working but <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-should-have-won-oscar/erin-maxwell">have yet to win awards</a> for their efforts. Maybe they are sought after by directors but have failed to find the break-out role to make them a household name. They could be pigeonholed into supporting parts or just not have the credits they should have. Either way, these underrated nepo babies are just waiting for you to discover them.&nbsp;Which of these nepo babies do you think deserve the most success? Vote up your favorites.

14 Underrated Nepotism Babies Who Shouldn't Be Overlooked Anymore

Actor

14 Underrated Nepo Babies Who Deserve Their Fame

Cortland Jacoby

The Greatest Athletes Ever

When it comes to the most famous athletes&nbsp;in the world right now, a select few names easily top the list. Not only that, but many of these popular players&nbsp;are also some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-athletes-of-all-time" target="_blank">best athletes</a> in their respective sport. However, while skill and statistics are surely major factors in ranking athletes by fame, the most famous athlete out doesn&#39;t have to be the very best&mdash;especially not on this list. In short, it&#39;s up to you fans to decide just who takes the title for the most famous athlete, as well as those who follow close behind.&nbsp;

For starters, we all know <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-male-athletes/reference" target="_blank">famous male athletes</a>&nbsp;like Lebron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Roger Federer will find themselves high on the list. Then you have <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-female-athletes/reference" target="_blank">top female athletes</a> like Serena Williams and Hope Solo. Keep in mind, though, the sport isn&#39;t necessarily a factor here. Whether you consider natural talent or straight statistics in determining who&#39;s the most famous, that&#39;s your choice. Perhaps it&#39;s who you see on TV the most in 2021, or those with the most endorsements. Whatever it is, give your input as to who makes the list of best athletes today with the most fame in 2021.&nbsp;

Cast your votes for the most famous athletes below, and feel free to add any athletes missing from the list.&nbsp;

Who Is The Most Famous Athlete In The World Right Now?

Person

The Most Famous Athlete In The World Right Now, Ranked By Fans

Entertainment

These&nbsp;actors who started acting later in life all had legitimate careers they gave up in pursuit of the bright lights of Hollywood. The reasons why they needed to change career directions around mid-life are all different. However, every single one of these successful actors took a major gamble so that they could follow their dreams.&nbsp;

Which Emmy Award-winning actress was inspired to pursue her dreams in her 40s following her mother&#39;s passing? Which funnyman gave up being a doctor so he could play a doctor on the big screen? Which famous comedienne/actress left her high-clearance job at the National Security Agency so that she could pursue comedy?

Find out those answers and more. Plus, vote up the most impressive late transitions to Hollywood.

Actors Who Started Acting Later In Life And Totally Nailed It

Ann Casano

Many people took swimming lessons as kids, but there are a few famous folks who never learned how to swim. Some of these <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-were-on-school-swim-teams/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">celebrities who can't swim</a> have a fear of water, but others simply never got around to learning. Swimming is a skill that certainly comes in handy, especially if you are the owner of a fabulous ocean-front home with a breathtaking pool.Rihanna doesn't swim because she is afraid of fish and other creatures who live in the ocean, while Eva Mendes doesn't even know how to doggy paddle. Baywatch stars Carmen Electra and Donna D'Errico both played lifeguards on TV despite not knowing how to swim. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever director Ryan Coogler learned how to swim for the film, as did actor Tenoch Hureta.Are you surprised that so many celebs can't swim? Take a look at this list to learn more about theses terrestrial stars.

19 Celebrities Who Can't Swim

Jules Burke

Stars: They're just like us! These are lists of fascinating facts about famous people - who, despite all the glitz and glamour, are well-rounded, full-formed human beings. Mostly.

Celeb Trivia You Should Know

Hollywood has long been the city for drama on the silver screen - so it's no surprise that some of that drama spilled off-screen and into the lives of its stars. And after living the high life, what's a star to do when the limelight is gone? Write a best-selling memoir spilling stories about their exes, friends, and coworkers, of course.From <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/firsthand-accounts-from-old-hollywood-exes/elle-tharp">Old Hollywood icons</a> to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/firsthand-depictions-of-90s-heartthrobs/laura-fagan">nostalgic ‘90s names</a>, we couldn’t help but eat up these autobiographies, jam-packed with stories and bombshells about some of the most famous figures in the world. Whether dark, heartbreaking, or hilarious, these celebs weren't afraid to put pen to paper and name names - and it paid off.&nbsp;Because, hey, who isn't willing to look past a few poorly structured sentences and a little self-indulgence to hear about malicious farting and Tom Cruise hide-and-seek?

The Wildest Revelations From Celebrity Memoirs

Elle Tharp

Lists about unforgettable child actors who nabbed the spotlight and how they have navigated life after fame at such vulnerable stages in their development.

Bright Young Stars

Actors' firsthand accounts of their work and personal lives as described in press junkets, talk shows, the red carpet, and their own personal media.

In Their Own Words

Watchworthy

Many of the most beloved sitcoms to have appeared on American television have been notable for the extent to which they have introduced the world to various child actors and, just as importantly, introduced said children to the art and craft of television performance.Many child actors who appeared in these series have expressed their thoughts and feelings about what it was like to be in front of the cameras and the world at such a young age. Their comments shed an important light on the rewards - and the perils - of becoming famous while one is also trying to figure out one’s particular identity as a young person.

Former Child Actors Talk About What It Was Like To Be On Famous Sitcoms

Thomas West

Lists of interesting trivia and fun facts about where famous people were born, how they grew up, and what their lives were like when they were young.

Celebrity Origins

Lists about and ranking the best, worst, most interesting, and most surprising names of real people, normal and famous.

What's In a Name?

Pop Culture

List of celebrities with stage names, loosely ranked according to fame and popularity. It's tough to break into show business, but a good stage name might give you a leg up in a sea of boring Joe Smiths and Anne Taylors. This list includes famous people you didn't know were using fake stage names, including those who go by their middle names and celebrities who used variations of family names. A number of people on this list changed their names to avoid confusion with other actors. For example, the Batman you know as Michael Keaton was born Michael John Douglas - not to be confused with Michael Kirk Douglas (whose own father, Kirk Douglas, was born Issur Danielovitch). Other celebrities changed their names to protect their privacy. Natalie Hershlag was a famous child actress, but you have always known her as Natalie Portman. Some celebrities who use pseudonyms changed their names themselves just because they sounded better.This list of famous stage names includes celebrities who go by nicknames and famous people who have changed their names. It does not, however, include female celebrities who use their married surnames professionally, <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/adopted-celebrities/carly-kiel?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous people who were adopted</a> by stepparents at a young age and had their names legally changed as children, or celebrities with obviously theatrical stage names, such as many wrestlers and eponymous artists. You know Adele must have a last name. You know Sting's real name is not Sting. You are pretty sure it's not just a coincidence that the Macho Man's last name was Savage. For more lists of celebrity names, check out the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/funniest-real-names-of-celebrities/carlybobarly">funniest real names of celebrities</a> and this list of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-ridiculous-celebrity-baby-names/carlybobarly">stupid celebrity baby names</a>.

Who's Hiding The Name 'Elgin Baylor Lumpkin'?

Celebrities You Didn't Know Use Stage Names

Celebrities with Stage Names | List of Famous People with Pseudonyms

Lists about things you love—or at least remember—about history's most bodacious decade.

I Love the '80s

Then & Now

Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Andrew McCarthy – these are just some of the '80s actors who are synonymous with the decade that gave fans movies like Pretty in Pink and The Breakfast Club.&nbsp;Though their movies may be frozen in time, these actors are anything but. Unlike <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/next-big-thing-80s-stars-that-vanished/anncasano">‘80s stars who seemed to disappear</a>, many of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-80s-actors-_then-and-now_/josh-heller">most popular actors of the 1980s</a> went on to have long careers in Hollywood. Some found steady work on long-running television shows, while others embraced new challenges and found artistic purpose behind the camera. A surprising number of them went on to become writers and directors.&nbsp;These actors didn’t let their early success define them. Instead, they used it as a foundation to build careers that will last a lifetime.

14 '80s Actors Who’ve Stuck Around Longer Than You Realized

'80s Actors Who’ve Stuck Around Longer Than You Realized

Setareh Janda

Firsthand Accounts

While many grow up dreaming of becoming a famous celebrity one day, few actually get the chance to display their talents to the world on the big screen or dazzle audiences at red-carpet events. Despite the industry's cut-throat nature, some argue that there are a privileged few that have an easier time making their name in the Hollywood ranks. Specifically, those whose parents have already made a name for themselves and are <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/current-stars-with-famous-parents/carly-kiel">famous celebrities</a> with the best connections to agents, producers, and talent scouts.&nbsp;In 2022, media outlets repeatedly referred to these actors and models as “nepo babies,” claiming that much of their own stardom had little to do with their talent or ability and everything to do with who their parents knew. Naturally, the stars who also have celebrities for parents had <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/firsthand-accounts-of-famous-parents/ivey-nucilli">something to say </a>about the trend. While some acknowledged that it was much easier for them to catch their big break, others argued they had to work twice as hard to prove they were worthy of the roles they received.&nbsp;

What Celebrities Have Said About The 'Nepo Baby' Discussion In Hollywood

Celebrity Quotes About Nepotism

Lauren Glen

Interviews

Now here are some people we can all agree on. Out of all the famous people in the world, these are most universally loved by their fans. Vote up your favorites!

17 Of Our Favorite Interview Moments With Universally Loved Celebrities

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She is one of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/10-most-recognizable-voices/taranalexander?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most recognizable voices</a> in national radio, so you'd think there would be plenty of Angela Yee boyfriends. She's spent 12 years as one of the hosts on #1 show The Breakfast Club alongside Charlamagne Tha God, before having her own nationally syndicated daily show called Way Up With Angela Yee.&nbsp;Yee's fame in the hip hop world has led her to dating a lot of men in the rap scene, some of which include Joyner Lucas and Gucci Mane. Many of the men on this list are rumored relationships or brief flings, as the radio personality doesn't often go public with her relationships.&nbsp;Take a look below to see who Angela Yee has been linked with, as well as what they do for a living, and when they were born.&nbsp;

Angela Yee Loves And Hookups

Christmas Movies

For many families, sitting down by a warm fire to watch their <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-christmas-movies-of-all-time">favorite holiday films</a> is an annual tradition. Often, the movies we grew up watching as children become the seasonal classics we share with the next generation during holiday festivities.&nbsp;But as we grow older, the children featured in our favorite theatrical classics remain frozen in time, along with the picturesque winter landscapes the plotlines created. While this notion may lend itself to the feelings of cozy nostalgia produced by cuddling up with our loved ones to relive our most beloved holiday scenes, we can't help but wonder where life has taken these <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/former-child-actors-still-acting/donn-saylor">child actors over the years</a>.&nbsp;Some went on to have successful careers in film and are still in the entertainment business; others chose a quieter life that's almost untraceable by internet searches. Vote up the child stars who still evoke feelings of warm, holiday nostalgia.

Kid Actors From Holiday Movies - Then Vs. Now

Kids In Holiday Movies Then Vs. Now

While boy bands are nothing new (just check out the <a href="/list/forgotten-90s-boy-band-hits/carly-silver" target="_blank">hits of the 90s</a>), some of the most famous boy bands in the world today might have you think otherwise. In other words, boy bands across the globe have taken the music world by storm throughout the 2010s, dominating the music charts and selling out tours everywhere. While much of their fan base may be under the age of 18, that doesn&#39;t take away from the fame these boy bands are experiencing. Of all today&#39;s&nbsp;popular boy bands, however, who is the most famous in 2021?

This list is all about the current and modern boy bands, not the just your personal choice of the biggest boy band in the world. However, with numerous <a href="/list/best-kpop-songs-2018/ranker-music" target="_blank">hit Kpop songs</a>,&nbsp;BTS (Bangtan Boys) is one of the most popular boy bands out right now&mdash;not to mention EXO, TRCNG, and many others. Any of those could be voted best boy band in the world. However,&nbsp;Kpop&nbsp;groups aren&#39;t the only ones making waves in the music industry, as groups like Why Don&#39;t We and Brockhampton&nbsp;could also be considered some of the most famous boy bands right now. Of course, this is all up to you fans to decide.

Check out the list of top boy bands below and vote up the groups you think are the most famous in the world right now in 2021.

Who Is The Most Famous Boy Band In The World Right Now?

The 25+ Most Famous Boy Bands in the World Right Now, Ranked By Fans

Ranker Music

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Take a break from your rough, stressful life to appreciate these beautiful women.

Lovely Ladies

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This list of hottest celebrities is ranked by pop culture junkies worldwide, making it the best place to find the most attractive female celebrities living today, according to actual fans. Mila Kunis, Jessica Alba, Scarlett Johansson are examples of the&nbsp;beautiful ladies we love to read about on social media, and in entertainment magazines. They&#39;re popular in addition to being stunning.&nbsp;

The actresses, singers, models, and personalities on this list are some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-beautiful-female-celebrities-2022/calistylie?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hottest female celebrities</a>&nbsp;in show business. This list of cute celebrity women spans all of entertainment and pop culture, so it&#39;s not just the prettiest&nbsp;actresses. Model Adriana Lima is one of the sexiest celebrities.&nbsp;Among those included are winners of Oscars, Grammys, and Emmy Awards, marking them not only the hottest celebs, but also some of the best in their fields.

Anyone can vote for the hottest famous female celebrities. Do you think Jennifer Lawrence&#39;s pretty face should be at the top, or are you more of a Natalie Portman fan? Make your voice heard by voting on these hot female celebrities. Don&#39;t forget to check back to see if your favorite hot celebs made the top of the list!&nbsp;

Hayden Panettiere

The Most Beautiful Celebrities Of Our Time

The 100+ Most Gorgeous Celebrity Women In Hollywood Today, Ranked By Fans

Ranker Community

Celebrity Facts

A List of Celebrity Twins, with photos! This list includes both fraternal and identical twins, famous twin duos and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-with-twins-who-passed/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">celebrities with twin siblings</a> who aren&#39;t famous. Twin actors and celebrities are pretty rare given that only 2% of the world&#39;s population are twins, and only 0.2% are identical twins. To this day, twins are considered somewhat exotic and therefore appealing to new parents and casting agents alike. Couples trying for their first child often muse that fraternal twins (one boy, one girl) would be ideal.&nbsp;

In scientific terms, identical twins are known as &quot;monozygotic&quot; and fraternal twins as &quot;dizygotic&quot;. While twins may be unusual, some researchers suggest that as many as 1 in 8 pregnancies begin as twins, however, only one fetus is brought to full term as the other disintegrates. This is known as &quot;Vanishing Twin Syndrome&quot;. There is also such a thing as semi-identical twins in which the twins inherit identical genes from their mother, but different genes from their father. This list includes all types of famous twins in history - famous Asian, white, and Black twins, and they have all done something notable.

For more famous twins in Hollywood, have a look at the <a href="/list/hottest-female-celebrity-twins/ranker-celebrities">hottest celebrity female twins</a>,&nbsp;the <a href="/list/hottest-male-celebrity-twins/ranker-celebrities">sexiest male celebrity twins</a>, and <a href="/list/best-twin-movies-list/all-genre-movies-lists" target="_blank">twins movies</a>.

Celebrity Twins

List of Famous Celebrity Twins

Twins

The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/most-beautiful-women?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most beautiful women</a> in the world&nbsp;are&nbsp;a great mix of attractive&nbsp;<a href="/crowdranked-list/the-25-hottest-girls-from-primetime-television" target="_blank">TV actresses</a>, singers, models, and more -&nbsp;but the one thing they all have in common is that they are all gorgeous. Who are the prettiest movie stars in Hollywood?&nbsp;

Featuring women who are famous for being pretty, like popular American actresses&nbsp;Scarlett Johansson, Margot Robbie, and Zendaya, as well as other sexy women who are beauty icons, like Michelle Pfeiffer, Halle Berry, Gillian Anderson, and Sandra Oh, this list of attractive females includes both present&nbsp;and past cute celebs. Admire musicians? Vote up your favorites, including Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Zooey Deschanel.&nbsp;One thing&nbsp;is for certain, whoever makes it to the top of this&nbsp;list will be considered the sexiest woman in Hollywood.

Which celebrities are the most beautiful? You&#39;ll probably recognize most, if not all of the faces below as the top names on this list have played famous Hollywood heroines. One example of a good looking actress is Kate Beckinsale. Vote up&nbsp;the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/most-beautiful-celebrities?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hottest female actors</a>, models, and&nbsp;celebrities to move them up the list, or rerank the&nbsp;list to customize a list of your own with the best looking actresses, models, and singers at the top.&nbsp;

Mila Kunis

The Most Beautiful Women In Hollywood

The 100+ Most Beautiful Women In Hollywood, Ranked By Fans

They used to look one way, but now they look different.

Before & After

You remember the days: sitting in front of the TV wondering which outfit Kelly Kapowski would wear today in her efforts to draw more attention than&nbsp;Zack&nbsp;Morris&#39;s 20-pound cell phone. Teen actresses of the &#39;80s and &#39;90s were unforgettable - you probably had their posters on your wall. The question now is: What happened to the hottest girls of your childhood?

Taking you&nbsp;from The Wonder Years to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-happened-to-larisa-oleynik/megan-summers" target="_blank">The Secret World of Alex Mack</a>, this list of then-and-now pictures of the hottest crushes from your childhood is a side-by-side comparison of what became of all the most memorable actresses from your youth.

Your Childhood Crushes (Then And Now)

Brian Gilmore

Morgan Freeman

Hugh Jackman

Tom Hanks

David Rockefeller

Zsa Zsa Gábor

Kirk Douglas

Michael Jackson

Freddie Mercury

Elvis Presley

Chris Hemsworth

Liam Hemsworth

Chris Evans

Lists of our favorite celebrities and public figures who give just about everyone the warm fuzzies.

Wonderful People We All Love

When it comes to the greatest entertainers of all time, we&#39;re truly blessed to live in an age where&nbsp;technology allows us&nbsp;access to so many of these greats. Here you&#39;ll find a list of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-famous-entertainers/reference" target="_blank">famous live entertainers</a> who put on&nbsp;some of the best&nbsp;shows in recent history. Among them you&#39;ll find perhaps&nbsp;the most entertaining people on the planet, from singers to comedians.

Of course,&nbsp;many of the greatest entertainers to date were singers or musicians, such as Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Prince. However, you also have to consider <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-funniest-stand-up-comedians-in-entertainment" target="_blank">top comedians</a> and TV personalities, such as Jerry Seinfeld and Johnny Carson, respectively.&nbsp;

For example, many people would consider Robin Williams to be one of the best performers of all time. He was a legendary comedian, and star of films such as&nbsp;Mrs. Doubtfire,&nbsp;Hook,&nbsp;Good Will Hunting, and&nbsp;Dead Poets Society.&nbsp;Others might consider an Oscar-winning actor like Tom Hanks to be the best entertainer in the world. But you can still make your opinion&nbsp;known.&nbsp;

Join the conversation about which were the best entertainers ever by voting for your favorites. Whether you were lucky enough to actually see one of their&nbsp;shows in person or have just enjoyed their talents through recordings, which of these greatest performers of all time do you think rank among the greatest entertainers ever to set foot on a stage?

The Greatest Entertainers Of All Time

The Greatest Entertainers of All Time, Ranked by Fan Votes

The worst year in history? Maybe. Some interesting things happened, though.

2016: The Year in Review

Celebrity death pool 2016: Here's a large <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/longest-hollywood-marriages/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of celebrities</a> we think just might die this year. The only certainties in life are death and taxes, and even the second one is iffy if you're already rich. This celebrity death watch list is where you make your predictions about which stars will die in 2016 and who will live on to make <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-death-pool-2017/ranker-death-lists">the 2017 celebrity death pool</a>.Yeah, it's a little morbid, but laughing at death is one of the top things people like to do, right? It's either that or cry about it, and who wants to do that? Every year we lose people to that big stage in the sky, and the celebrity dead pool is where you predict when it's going to happen for some! With 2016 <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-open-casket-funerals/mel-judson?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">dead celebrities</a>, there's not only those who've had a long life and are nearing the end of it, there are also a lot of people who are not <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-death-pool-2015/celebrity-events?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">celebrities near death</a>, but appear to be wanting to drive to it a little earlier than usual.&nbsp;So take a look at this death pool game and vote up the famous people, notable political figures, and big Hollywood names you think are most likely to die in 2016. Or, add any other famous folks you think might be close to a celeb death.

Bill Cosby

Celebrity Death Pool 2016

Celebrity Death Pool 2016 | List of Predictions About Dead Celebrities

Celebrity Events

Lists about drinking alcohol for people who love drinking alcohol.

Drinking, Drunk, Drunks

Beer knurds: What are your favorite brews? Vote on these lists to rank everything from the tastiest IPAs to the best brands to bring to a party to the greatest bartenders in film & TV.

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If given the opportunity to sit down for a beer with any famous male figure, which famous men would you most want to get a drink with? Similar to the <a href="/list/famous-women-you_d-want-to-have-a-beer-with/greg">list of celebrity women you'd want to have a drink with</a>&nbsp;you're not picking these guys because you want to get them drunk and see where the night goes. &nbsp;You're choosing who out of all the interesting famous people on the planet would be your ultimate pick to grab a beer with -- famous actors, directors, politicians, athletes, and even billionaires could all be great choices. (If the celeb you most want to hang out with doesn't drink, <a href="http://jezebel.com/everybody-wants-to-drink-beer-with-the-wrong-famous-peo-1696183663">that's cool</a>. They can order a non-alcoholic beer!)You have to consider, when picking who you'd want at the barstool next to you, the things you're going to talk about, likability, things you would have in common (do you like the same sports teams, movies, food are you from the same state), fun personality, most down to earth and who would make the best drinking buddy. &nbsp;Do not focus solely on looks.This list of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/americas-boyfriend-2018/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">cool famous men</a> ranges from politicians like Bill Clinton, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/comedians?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comedic actors</a> like <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-7-greatest-_real_-bill-murray-stories-ever-told/kristin-wong?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Bill Murray</a> and Will Ferrell who you're sure to be thoroughly entertained by and have some good laughs with, record breaking athletes and notorious Hollywood bad boys like Colin Farrell. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Famous Men You'd Want To Have A Beer With

Famous Men You'd Want to Have a Beer With

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Celebrating Handsome Fellas

You love your boyfriend (husband? Lucky you!), but then there are these hot celebrity men. You see them and then you maybe forget about your man for two seconds. It's okay. The hotties on this list of Hollywood's hottest men and the most attractive male celebrities in the world just have that impact. Look at them! This list of sexy guys includes models, hot male actors, musicians, singers, athletes, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-worst-people-in-the-history-of-reality-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">reality TV personalities</a>, and anyone else who has captured the hearts and attention of men and women across the globe.Hot celebrity guys like George Clooney just seem to be gorgeous at any age. Older gentlemen like Sean Connery still bring in their fair share of votes, as do '90s stars like Will Smith and Hugh Jackman.Another question arises: "What makes a certain guy hotter than another?" Surely, some of it is purely physical - smoldering good looks, nice muscles (especially abs) and so on. But with hot male celebs, there is also charisma and personal style to consider. Hot actors typically have that "it" factor that helps them land those roles. Would Clive Owen be a matinee idol were he not capable of commanding attention as well as swoons?&nbsp;The question at some point becomes purely subjective. That's where you come in. Who do you think are <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-handsome-male-celebrities-2020/calistylie?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the sexiest actors</a>?&nbsp;Vote for your favorite dudes and celebrity man crushes to&nbsp;make sure they steadily climb up the rankings!