Celebrities Taking Over the Beauty Business in 2026

 

Celebrity attachment to beauty has never been uncommon in the beauty business of cosmetics, fragrances, or even fashion. It’s a natural fit people see beautiful and handsome faces it usually pays off for people to go a step further. You may see their faces grace the cover of a box, a beauty bottle, or their image on advertisements too. They present the image and we all aspire or may want to achieve that same glow, that look, or just feel healthier too. Now imagine if you the celebrity have your own beauty brand, where you use ideas from your upbringing, you’re searching for products that will nourish not just the hair, but promotes growth from the root to the ends of your hair, you want to create nutrients that will make the products create thickness, length, and non-breakage too. This is where beauty and hair cosmetics are leading. Women are doing their homework, they’re going back to grassroots but then adding technology and science to back them too. They are creating change in the beauty business to push ideas that will create change, growth for women, and solutions. The people I chose in this blog entry are artists, entrepreneurs, some of you may know and love their work. You know their faces, their style, they have numerous things in common gracing red carpets, appearing on television shows, some music videos, and online appearing on different content. These women are multi hyphenates finding ways to reinvent themselves and their brand. They know they are powerful, influential, stylish, beautiful, and want women and men to feel like their best selves too. 

Here's my short list of women in the beauty and fragrance industries: 

 1. Cardi B’s Grow Good Beauty 

 2. Crystal Renee Hayslett’s Unapologetic Hair care line 

 3. Beyonce’s Cecred

 4. Tracee Ellis Ross’s hair care line, Pattern 

5. Lala Anthony’s Hair care Line

 6. Selena Gomez Rare Beauty 

7. Rihanna Fenty Beauty 

 8. Ming Lee’s Boulangerie Fragrances 

9.  Cashmere Nicole, Owner/Creator of "Beauty Bakerie"

10. Stormi Steele- Canvas Beauty

 1. Cardi B- Belcalis Alamanzar “the Bronx Bombshell”, rapper, entrepreneur, reality and Instagram star born on October 11, 1992 from New York, NY raised in the Bronx, New York. Just came off of her successful “Little Miss Drama tour” from February-April 2026. Cardi’s tour was considered one of the most successful and sold out tours for the hip hop and rap genre performed and headlined by a female artist. All the while of getting fitted for costumes, hair, conducting meetings, getting ready for the Met Gala 2026, raising 4 children, Kulture,8 , Wave,4, Blossom,2, and Brim, 7 months. Cardi took time to focus on one of her important business ventures. Beauty, Hair cosmetics for women. I remember during the pandemic (2020-2022). Many women and men could not go to the beauty salon, barber shop, hairstylists, or anyone during that time. A lot of our ends were splitting, causing breakage, damage, and poor quality to our roots and growth. We needed a way to maintain our inner and outer beauty while we were quarantined during that time. I remember on YouTube I myself was looking for ways to grow my hair again naturally for more strength, thickness, and length. I was finding ways to increase my protein, biotin levels, how to maintain conditioning, and to find nutrients that will increase my length. Whose video do I see for an avocado hair mask treatment. I see Cardi B’s hair mask in 2020 while I was home during the pandemic. Did I try it? I sure did absolutely. Long thick hair runs in my family. I had long hair down to my shoulder when I was about 6 or 7 years old. Over the years I had many different hairstyles, cornrows, flat twists, curls, ponytails, and braids. I wanted a low maintenance hairstyle while I can maintain length. I even did a big chop twice once in 2012 and the second time in 2018. It paid off I am glad I did. I learned from Cardi B’s treatments the same nutrients you put into you body as females. Women we need a lot of protein, iron, calcium, antioxidants, and collagen as we age, as our bodies mature, grow, and to maintain energy. The same goes for our hair, sometimes an avocado honey mask, a rice water treatment, rice mask, are things that will “feed” our hair the same way we do maintain deep conditioning. Does it work I believe it works but you must maintain a healthy diet, vitamins, a lot of fruits, vegetables, water, and milk. Collagen, Biotin, and protein will get you there faster because you will see length kicking in not only with your scalp and tresses. It will get you there with even your eyelashes and eyebrows too. I say all of this because shampoo and conditioner is not only way to get your hair to have the length and thickness you want. Sometimes going the extra mile of proper nutrition, diet, vitamins, blood flow, and foods will increase your chances of thicker natural tresses too. I believe with time, a haircare routine night and day. It will increase more growth. Cardi B’s Grow Good Beauty products dropped this spring officially on April 15, 2026 this year to a huge sell out. I just checked her website again and her products are still selling out at this moment and is flying off the shelves. I love it because you can tell she knows now how to increase growth naturally for women. She herself experienced low porosity levels with growth in her hair or breakage. She and I are similar with our hair journey we did the wigs, the hairpieces, and did cut or trim our ends to get progression. Again as she says with growing good you need to properly feed your roots. It should be the same process and dedication like with our bodies and plants. We have to take the same initiative to get there to see success happen with our hair too. I believe it’s possible. There’s something about women of color, the traditions, the things we learn in the kitchen growing up, from our ancestors, our elders, that just takes on more growth naturally. No pun intended but it’s true. I think its something powerful that we have to sustain today. If it works you see positive results, and you’re comfortable. Then yes I say continue on with your hair care journey if it works for you. Visit www.growgood.beauty.com. 

 2. Crystal Renee Hayslett born on October 18, 1982 from Martin, Tennessee is a singer, actress starring on both television series, “Sistas” and “Zatima” as “Fatima Wilson-Taylor”, she’s a costume designer, stylist to filmmaker, actor, director, Tyler Perry, she’s a producer, and podcast host of “Keep it Positive Sweetie” which can be found on Apple, YouTube, and Patreon platforms. She's also worked in the political field as well. 

She has an incredible fashion sense styling actors and actresses from all over. Crystal has managed to build a name for herself not only as an artist but has branched off into other paths to expand her brand. It has paid off. She has created her beauty and haircare line, Unapologetic is a hair care line just debuted in April 2026 this spring also featuring products that will help girls and women to maintain their natural curly texture, curly hairstyles, natural hairstyles, and women with relaxed hair as well. Crystal’s products are designed to be more affordable for her clientele. To get more information on her brand and hair products visit www.orshaircare.com 

 3. Beyonce Gisselle Knowles-Carter born on September 4, 1981 in Houston, Texas she’s no stranger and not her first time joining the beauty business. Beyonce grew up in the beauty business not only participating in beauty or talent pageants as a little girl. Her mother, Tina Knowles is an entrepreneur, fashion designer, and author. She owned a beauty salon in Houston, Texas. Beyonce has learned a thing or two about cleanliness, maintenance, the proper beauty products for all women who were walking in the door of her mother’s hair salon to the ones who just needed conditioning, wanted more growth, or had different hair textures. In 2025, all while touring for the Cowboy Carter tour, she came out with a whiskey brand, Sir Davis after her great- grandfather, Davis Hogue who was a former prohibition era farmer and moonshiner. She also debuted Cecred hair products. Her products were featured in Allure magazine last year in 2025 as one of their top beauty selling products people are loving the flexible hold spray, wrap & set foam, mousse, and silk glaze that keeps away those “flyaways” for your hair. Her hair care line starts around $20-$200. The $200 is for bundles those are for our hair care professionals or those who may have bigger families and larger families of females too. I guarantee if “Queen Bey’s” stamp of approval is on this product it will succeed and thrive. Her natural dark brown tresses we know are honey blonde or bright blonde too. She has shown in videos that yes her natural long hair is protected and cared for with Cecred. So yes if you want to trust a multi-billion dollar babe with hair care experiences. You may want to bet on this woman. Visit http://www.cecred.com 

 4. I have written about this woman before but just wanted to include her as one of the top beauty and hair care lines for women with natural and curly coils. Tracee Ellis Ross born on October 29, 1975 in Los Angeles, CA who is part of the Ross family she’s one of Diana Ross and Robert Ellis Silberstein’s daughters. She created Pattern a product for girls and women to maintain their natural curls. When you are on set as an actress under hot lights, you may have several red carpet events, interviews, auditions, and other performances to attend. Your hair will go through the ringer sometimes. So she wanted to create a product for women when they have their downtime and are taking care of their hair. They have a product to lean on too. Visit http://www.patternbeauty.com . 

 5. Alani “La La” Vasquez- Anthony born on June 25, 1982 in Brooklyn, NY now this lady I have written about her a couple of times she does not slow down. Her brand continues to expand in media, fashion, beauty, actress, author, she published two books “Power” and “The Love Playbook”, she’s an entrepreneur, and more. “LaLa” who we know started out as a vee-jay with MTV for the tweens and teens favorite TRL “Total Request Live” shows. She has grown her brand and created her rice water product, Inala which is (Alani her first name backwards). It is used for breakage, damage, protein restoration when our hair may need a great treatment after different hairstyles, too much dryness, tight hairstyles, or more. Rice water has been used for centuries but in the 21st century young millennials and business minded people have expanded the rice water secrets for women and men who want to treat their hair. Visit 

http://www.shopinala.com for more information. 

 

 6. Selena Marie Gomez born on July 22, 1993 in Grand Prairie, Texas has become another woman taking her brand to the next level she has earned billion dollar babe status. If you hear me mention “Billion Dollar Babes” I am talking about powerful women who continue to dominate the Forbes Magazine list as one of the most successful self-made women. It is an achievement remember women we have had to fight for equality in the workplace, our own businesses, and all different industries. Anytime a woman has earned wealth on her own measure. I am behind it 1,000 percent and want other young girls, teens, and women to aspire to that. For them to know their education, value in this world should always be a consideration when doing business. Definition of a BDB-A billion dollar babe is a woman who has earned money on her own terms, her own efforts, not through any contributions from a partner, parents, but all on their own merits, achievements, their own ideas, and vision. (see also : Million Dollar Babe, Boss Babe). I am joking but I admire women who don’t just rest on their talents, they want to continue expanding their dreams, their vision, brand, and want to go to the next level. Rare Beauty has made over a 700 million dollars within the last year. I remember seeing Selena’s Rare Beauty posters in front of Sephora stores. I knew she was killing the beauty game when she reached that level. Visit http://www.rarebeauty.com  

 

 7. Rihanna Robyn Fenty born on February 20, 1988 in the islands of Barbados is a singer, actress, mom of 3, an entrepreneur of two major successful businesses: Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty. Rihanna is one of those women who is a muse for inspiring artists, designers, perfume brands, and yes fashion. It seemed like a natural fit for her who looks like a model and happens to be a spokeswoman of Dior Perfume. It was genius for her to come out with her own fragrance too. “Bad Gal RiRi” has continued expanding her brand as well. Her clothing line has taken off like a rocket. I can’t wait to get a few pieces myself. Visit www.savagex.com and www.fentybeauty.com 

 8. She is part of hip-hop music, reality television, and fashion royalty. Ming Lee Simmons born on January 21st, 2000 in New York City, NY is the eldest daughter of Kimora Lee Simmons’s 6 children, and Russell Simmons first born has become a household name all on her own. Going into the family business and taking her fashion vision to the public. Last year she released her first product, Boulangerie perfume mist came out last year the packaging gorgeous, sweet fragrances that remind you of warm vanilla, cherries, coconut, pistachio, macarons, caramel, and strawberries. All of her fragrances come in body oil, body cream, and perfume mist. Ming Lee is following not only in her mother and father’s footsteps of entrepreneurship, fashion, and creative innovations. She’s also following in her older cousins footsteps, Vanessa and Angela Simmons. Her older cousins also have had successful bus

iness ventures as well. There is something about the Simmons family and gene pool they all have that persistence, drive, and business sense in their blood. To visit Ming Lee’s website www.boulangerie.com

 9. Cashmere Nicole her story is inspirational a woman who has fought some personal health battles, financial battles, a single mom who found a way to bounce back. Cashmere created and came up with a product for women that is feminine, fun, and lasts a long time. She created Bakerie Beauty has the cutest packaging with “Snackaroons” blush, a pinch of flour blush, and matte lip whip wand. Her products have sold a whopping 14 million globally in 130 countries and is thriving as we speak. This product is booming for consumers and people are loving it. Products are cruelty free, vegan free, and gluten free as well. No testing on animals, no wheat, gluten products included within the ingredients as well. Her brand has been seen in Vogue magazine and her products are sold in Ulta Beauty, Target, CVS, Amazon, and on her website at  Visit http://www.beautybakerie.com 

 10. Last but not least is the Tik Tok entrepreneur, television reality star of “The Belle Collective: Birmingham”, and social media boss babe out of Birmingham, Alabama is Stormi Steele was born on August 3rd, 1988. Stormi is taking over with her brand, Canvas Beauty. She’s taking over with her brand selling and has even teamed up with fellow cosmetic brand owner, Lala Anthony. I love this two bosses supporting each other in the beauty/fragrance industry says a lot. You need a team of people aside from your family and friends to support you. So it’s great that with their knowledge and experience they teamed up together to support Lala’s products and vice versa. Stormi has earned over several million in sales through Tik Tok and her website through promotion. Visit http://www.canvasbeautybrand.com. 

All of the ladies in the beauty industry are dynamic, innovative, vivacious, and ambitious you are DIVAs.You are incredibly talented, gifted, and have ideas for women that are transformative and have seen results. 

"Who's Celebrating a Music Anniversary this Year" in 2026?

I am so excited I knew 2026 was going to be a monstrous big year. I am ready to give the much deserved praise on these artists who are celebrating milestone anniversary years: 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, or higher on their incredible albums that were featured on dance, R&B, pop, hip hop charts. Their music has been featured in commercials, movies, and become the soundtrack, anthem of our lives in every aspect of our human journeys on Earth. So who are the amazing artist celebrating anniversary whether that is 10 years, 20 years or 25 years or beyond with their record breaking albums. Now in pop culture it was a very big year especially for music. In 2006 everyone released music. I mean everyone released an album that year. The Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest was the biggest film of the year. Low-rise jeans were a huge trend, Britney Spears graced magazine covers a la Demi Moore before having her first child, reality television was in all of its glory during this time, and social media was in full effect with My Space, Mi Gente, Black Planet, Facebook all taking over during this time for college students. As for the music world everyone I mean everyone released an album this year. I had to wind it down because it was so many people who were releasing music it was insane to try to give everyone their much needed flowers and praise. In 2016 was an election year Trump vs Clinton were the front runners, social media was continuing to take off, and people were getting more into vlogging, influencing, and expanding their brands. It’s amazing what a difference can make in 10 years. Now in 2026 we are still in an era of Trump but the world is different, things have shifted. Our world is completely different as media makers, artist we feel a difference in a shift. 

Things have become too censored, too quiet, where we have to become silenced. That is not fair for recording artists, entertainers, writers, journalists, bloggers, or influencers to express themselves, to create opportunities for themselves, to express their thoughts to create change or a difference. We are supposed to change society. Artists reflect the state of time, we create the picture of time, we freeze time for a moment, and express it. So in 2026 I say don't stay silent, don't say quiet, don't freeze a damn thing, keep on expressing yourself completely because truth will always come out in music, art, television, dance, and all creations. 

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 Janet Jackson is celebrating the 40th anniversary of “Control” debuted on February 4, 1986 which was her third studio album and this was her declaration of independence, her freedom, her moment to say I am in control of my life, my career, my journey as a woman, and I will be responsible for my decisions and choices. Songwriters included Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. This wasn’t just a moment in womanhood she actually was going through a time in her life to transition from girl to woman. In all areas of her livelihood, her annulment from her first husband, James DeBarge, her separation from her father no longer controlling her career decisions, and her father was no longer her manager. I believe a lot of females we as artists go through this transition at some point in our lives. Especially if your family is involved you realize I need more independence. Control was stamped 5x platinum by the RIAA, sold 10 million copies worldwide, a nomination for album of the Year in 1987, and is listed as one of the best definitive albums in 1986. In 2016 10 years ago “Control” was selected for the exhibition at the National Museum of African American history and culture. The album also included 7 hits featured on the Billboard charts, “What have you done for me lately”, “Nasty”, “When I think of you”, “Control”, “Let’s wait awhile”, “Funny how time flies (When you’re having fun”), and “Pleasure Principle”. Many of Janet’s hit songs were sampled, inspired by other R&B artists, and videos were influenced by many artists after she released this album and others to come. This album is still a classic and would stamp her as one of the Queens of Pop/R&B in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. 

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Ne-Yo- “In my own words” was released February 28, 2006 featuring the smash hit “So Sick”, “Sexy Love”, “Stay”, “When You’re Mad”, “Go On Girl”. Ne-Yo I like to call him our generations “Smokey Robinson” when it comes to his songwriting pen. He can write a song that can just hit you right in the gut. Something about his lyrics just touch the female mind, make men think, and I am sure all of the record executives go “He has striked again!”. There’s something about his music that you know he’s going to have multiple hits on his album. Not only that but he has a way of writing songs that connect to all of his fans. He can relate to them whether they are being romantic, partying at an event, and more. 

 3. 15th Anniversary of FAME (Forgiving All My Enemies)-Chris Brown’s fourth album was released on March 18, 2011 which featured “Deuces” ft Tyga, Kanye West., Look At Me Now” ft Busta Rhymes, “NO BS”, “She Ain’t You” (featuring an MJ sample of Human Nature), “Yeah 3x”, “Beautiful People”, “Wet the Bed” (ft.Ludacris), “Next to You” ft. Justin Bieber. 18 songs were featured on this album. This I would have to say was one of his best he was nominated and won a Grammy in 2011 for this album. I think this was a defining moment in his career it was a turning point where he found a way to redeem and stay connected to his fans musically and emotionally connected to them. He didn’t miss a mark during this time period. There were party songs, love songs, empowerment, and inspirational songs. This album was the precursor to Fortune his follow up album would feature more smash hit songs for his fifth studio album. I am excited to see what Chris has cooking in the studio for his 12th album cannot wait he’s been dropping singles here and there with “Holy Blindfold”, “Diana”, and “It Depends” but I think the people are wondering when is he coming with something new and amazing like his last masterpiece “11.11” another huge album that people still resonate with during these times. So for Chris he knows how to give his fans what they want of all ages. Congratulations and wishing you many many more anniversaries and albums to come in your career. 20 years and counting. 

 

 4. Actress, Songwriter, and Singer, Christina Milian released her third album, “So Amazin’” on April 19, 2006. You all know Christina Milian started out as an actress and appeared in numerous television shows and films, “The Steve Harvey Show”, the movie, “The Wood”, “Love Don’t Cost a Thing”, wrote the theme song of Kim Possible, she has written for Young Money, Drake, and others. You all remember one of her break out singles, in the late 1990s “Between Me and You” and “Dip it Low” in 2004 was a huge hit including the remix featuring Fabolous. Christina will celebrate her album of her 3rd album this spring which featured Young Jeezy on her debut track, “Say I”. Christina has gone on the become a Netflix film queen dominating holiday and romantic comedies, “ Resort to Love”, “Meet Me Next Christmas”, “Falling inn Love”, on Netflix, a co-founder of Beignet Box with close friend Elizabeth Morris. She has gone on to pen and write several songs for other upcoming artists.

 5. Nelly Furtado- Loose Nelly’s third album hits the airwaves on June 7, 2006 She made her debut with “I am like a bird “ in 2000 making us want to fly off with her and find an escape far away from our realities then in 2006 she paired up with Timberland and Timberlake and made us want to party, escape, and live it up. Nelly will celebrate her 20th anniversary on June 7th of “Loose” which featured “Say it Right”, “Promiscuous”, and one of my personal theme songs, “Maneater”. She recently was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame as she should be with smash dance hits across the board in the music industry. Nelly recently shared she took a sabbatical from performing live due to critics focusing not her music but her physical appearance. I hope she will get back out there because we all know your efforts, your work is what counts the most, your well being is important but truly as an artist. Your work must speak for itself not your appearance. Nelly's an incredible artist and musician I hope the fans and critics will cut her some slack.

 

 6. British Pop star, Lily Allen debuts her first album across the pond on July 13, 2006 I remember when this album came out summer 2006 she was all over the airwaves on television and radio. It was like a huge British explosion I remember it was her, Duffy, and Lady Sovereign they exploded on MTV and pop airwaves. Lily Allen’s music spoke to me during my college days there was something spunky, cheeky, hilarious, but a profound honesty in her lyrics. I love an honest songwriter when they tell you actually what happened to them or a story that seems possible or real. Lily Allen’s song “Smile” and “Littlest Things” one of those songs that had a way of taking you a different place. Smile is upbeat, quirky, makes you feel like walking around your city on a sunny day. “Littlest Things” I love the song she talks about her heartbreak after dating her boyfriend and remembering the things he would say would resonate and would stay with her. Love when you feel the soul of an artist in their lyrics. You can tell they’ve been through some things on this album. They need to unleash the beast so to speak. It’s a very profound thing you feel as the listener. You know when it’s authentic and when someone is laying their heart, their experiences, or even from their inner circles experiences. You feel their lyrics. 

 7. Cassie- Cassandra Ventura aka “Cassie” her debut album arrives 3 weeks before her 20th birthday August 1, 2006. Cassie debuted summer 2006 with her first single, “Me & U” , “Long Way 2 Go”, and “Official Girl” she was on Bad Boy Records and then later teamed up with Ryan Leslie as a producer and collaborated with him on several singles. Now where is Cassie she has appeared in numerous films, “Honey 3”, “Perfect Match”, “Step Up2”, “Spenser: Confidential”, “Hip Hop Family Christmas”, and “Barbarian”. Cassie has now become an advocate for women as a female who stands against empowering women not only in her lyrics, music, or films. She has given power and a voice to women who have personal struggles in relationships, in the music industry, and more. Cassie I want to commend her personally.  “Cassie’s” story not only as a recording artist, a young woman, a millennial, and an influencer. She has opened doors giving a voice to those who may want to stay quiet, private, or who may want to share but do not know how to take that chance. Your bravery speaks volumes. 

25th Anniversary of Survivor April 25, 2026

B Day 20th anniversary, September 4, 2026 (Beyonce's birthday)

20th Anniversary Dreamgirls the film and soundtrack December 2026

Lemonade April 23, 2026 (10th anniversary of her hit album)

8. Beyonce's second solo album "B'Day" is released on September 4, 2006 on her 25th birthday featuring numerous number 1 hits  with songs, “Irreplaceable”, “Déjà vu” feat her husband, Jay-Z, “Greenlight”, “Ring the Alarm”, “Resentment”, “Upgrade U”, “Freak Um Dress” and “Get Me Bodied”, and “Listen”. Beyonce had about 10 songs on this album that were featured on the Billboard charts in the US and International hits across in Europe and other parts of the world. It was also featured in her movie, “Dreamgirls”. She worked with producers and songwriters, The Dream, Ne-Yo, choreographers, Teyana Taylor was the choreographer for the “Ring the Alarm” video. We saw Beyonce bridge fashion, dance, and we saw her maturity growth as a solo artist. “Freak Um Dress” she created a cultural phenomenon for women and men to pull out that dress to teach your significant other a lesson if you don’t want to lose me. Cause I am going out tonight now what? B’Day catapulted Beyonce into the stratosphere in pop culture. She even took things to the next level with her own girl power movement she added an all female band to her live shows to give women the opportunity to showcase their musicianship skills. Beyonce also celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Survivor along with Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child this year on April 25, 2026 they will celebrate their Grammy nominated 3rd album, Survivor. Queen Bey will actually celebrate 4 music anniversaries this year. The first one will be, “B’Day” ( on 9/04/2006), “Dreamgirls” ( December 2006), “Survivor” (April 25, 2001)-25th anniversary, and Lemonade her 10th anniversary dropped on (April 23, 2016). So she has a lot to celebrate this springtime and summer. She will of course will be releasing Act 3 to complete her music anthology. Her next album should be coming any day in 2026 stay tuned. 

20th Anniversary of Futuresex/Lovesounds September 8, 2026

 9. Justin Timberlake celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Futuresex/Lovesounds on September 8, 2026 which featured 7 smash singles on the Billboard charts . This album was highly anticipated after his debut album, “Justified” in November of 2002 he came back with a hell of a sophomore follow up album. You can tell Justin was ready to unleash it all with the next album. I love this album I still do to this day 20 years later I am still playing “My Love” ft. TI, “Until the End of Time”, “Sexyback”, “Lovestoned/I think she knows”, and “What goes around..”, “Losing My Way”, and “Summer Love”. Justin had about 8 hit songs that really could have hit and stayed on the charts all year that year if he wanted them to. September 20, 2006 he sold 684,000 copies (pre-streaming this is right before Apple Music, Amazon, Pandora, and Spotify took over) in 2006 within 2 weeks.   Timberlake we know started out in the pop group/boy band, N*SYNC who ruled the airwaves in radio/television for tweens and teens in the late 1990s and early 2000s were all over the place globally. Now in 2026 he has continued with music as a solo artist and has made appearances with his bandmates on awards shows too. This album though is timeless and every song hits different he put his heart, soul, and work in this album. 

Fergie's "The Dutchess" debuted September 19, will celebrate 20th anniversary this Fall 2026.

 10. “Fergie” (Stacy Ferguson) of the Black Eyed Peas releases her debut album, “The Dutchess” September 19, 2006 The front woman who joined the BEPs in 2005 on their debut album collectively all together you may remember hearing Fergie’s voice on “Where is the Love?” feat Justin Timberlake. Fergie’s album catapulted into solo success with “Fergalicious”, “Clumsy”, “All that I got (Make Up Song)”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Glamorous” featuring Ludacris, and “London Bridge”. All of these songs were featured on the Billboard charts and hit number 1 and Fergalicious hit number 2 on the charts staying there for about 27 weeks. The only song that didn’t hit “All that I got (Make Up Song) was not on the charts but it was featured as the theme song for her talk show was Tyra Banks used this song as her theme song too. 

 

 11. Taylor Swift’s debut and self-titled album comes out -10/24/2006 “Tay Tay”, “T-Swizzy” the country pop queen will celebrate her anniversary later this fall of her very first album, Taylor Alison Swift’s debut album was released on October 24, 2026. Taylor who appeared on the list of Forbes magazine’s billionaire’s list. In 2023 her and Beyonce both neck and neck had successful sold out tours worldwide. Beyonce with Renaissance Act 1 and Taylor Swift’s “Eras” Tour which made it to streaming on Disney/Hulu Plus. She still manages to find a way to stay grounded, connect with her fans, and manage to come out with music that relates to her fans. She has done a full cross over mode with pop, country, dance, and even adding some hip-hop features too. Taylor Swift just received a whopping 8 I heart radio music awards for best tour, artist, pop song, tour style, music video, pop album in 2026. She has been phenomenal since touring keeping to pump out hit after hit releasing “The Tortured Poets Department” in 2024 and “Life of A Show Girl” in 2025. She’s been on fire and has even become a WAG appearing at football games with fiancé, Travis Kelce and will be preparing for her upcoming nuptials any day now. Taylor has done such a phenomenal job reinventing herself, showing her growth as an artist, woman, writer, and dipping her toe into different genres of music. Taylor continues as an artist connecting with her fans, tuning into what they want, and also redefining herself. Not bad for a girl who started out in country and has left a mark in pop, dance, even pairing with hip hop artists.

 12. Ciara- 20th Anniversary of “The Evolution” debuted December 05, 2006 Ciara just released her album, “Cici” she is still promoting her album, she and her husband, Russell Wilson co-produced the Oscar nominated film, “Sarah’s Oil” that came out this past fall. Ciara continues making us dance, get up, feel good, and challenging us to be our most limber selves. She just performed at the 2026 ABC’s rockin eve to kick off the New Year the timing could not be more perfect. As she celebrate “The Evolution” it feels fitting. The Evolution featured hit songs, “Promise”, “Like A Boy”, “Can’t Leave Em Alone” ft 50 Cent, “Get Up” ft. Chamillionaire which was part of the Step Up Franchise first movie’s soundtrack in August 2006. Step Up the movie starring Channing Tatum and his former wife, Jenna Dewan will celebrate their 20th anniversary of the film that started an entire dance film franchise they went from the first to an entire revolution. Ciara’s debut single for “Get Up” took everyone by storm and was a match made in dance heaven for the two brands to collaborate together. 

Congratulations to some of my favorite artists love all of you and cannot wait for more new music in the future you all have left a mark on all of our memories, our hearts, and it's part of the soundtrack of all of our lives forever. Happy Music Anniversary. Xoxoxo to all of you.