Unless you work in the music industry, it’s really hard to know which musicians are trendy and which are about to become the next big thing. Nowadays, labels, producers, and critics use a plethora of tools to predict which artists they should follow. Here are five amazing and talented performers that are expected to conquer the 2021 musical scene according to the algorithm used by Shazam.

Amazing Musicians on the Brink of International Success

Masked Wolf

Harry Michael, professionally known as Masked Wolf, is an Australian rapper from Sydney whose single, “Astronaut in the Ocean,” spent time on Apple’s top 100 Hip-Hop chart in 51 global territories. His smooth rapping and excellent storytelling grabbed the attention of audiences from all over the world, which earned him a multi-album deal with US-based label Elektra Records, which is part of the Warner Music Group.

Serena Isioma

Musicians like Nigerian-American singer-songwriter Serena Isioma are rare. She uses her talent to mix funk, indie, pop, and R&B sounds. Her soulful track, “Sensitive,” is arguably her most famous song, which currently tops Shazam’s prediction list. The young artist is groovy and has a unique vibe that is appealing to music aficionados of all generations.

Aespa

BTS and EXO are sure to face some fierce competition from South Korean girl group Aespa. The band consists of Winter, Ningning, Giselle, and Karina and was formed by SM Entertainment. Their debut single. “Black Mamba.” was an absolute success and confirmed the group’s ambition to become one of 2021’s most interesting reveals.

Skilled Genre-Benders Are Emerging in 2021

Biig Piig

Irish singer and rapper Jessica Smyth, more commonly known as Biig Piig, is expected to make 2021 her own. She performs in both English and Spanish, and her voice sounds so sweet that it makes listeners take a trip down memory lane. Her track, “Feels Right” features low-fi pop beats that instantly mesmerize audiences. An interesting fact is that she found her stage name on a pizza menu.

Nayana Iz

M.I.A. is one of the most successful contemporary English musicians in the world and Nayana Iz gives her listeners similar vibes. Her track, “TNT,” is modern and punchy, and features traditional instrumentals that are typical for M.I.A.’s discography. Maybe the English rapper has finally found her match.

These are only five of the many musicians who will break out in 2021 and give the world a new collection of hits that will be played constantly on the radio and television.

With so much on their plates and having multiple income streams and careers, most major celebrities rely on their personal assistants to make sure they get everything done. These individuals get up close and personal with the stars and often have some pretty interesting stories. Now, these celebrity assistants are spilling some stories about their former bosses that they sure wish would have never been exposed to the public.

As a member of one of the most famous reality television families, Khloé Kardashian has had her ups and downs. Throughout the family’s rise to fame she has become quite the entrepreneur and of course, picked up more than a few assistants along the way.

Though it might be pretty embarrassing for Khloé to have this story out and about, it in no way shocks us. We do feel for the assistant that had to clean up and make sure everything was specifically presented to her preferences.

Jennifer Aniston may be one of the most beloved celebrities in Hollywood. Though many think she is very down to earth, it seems that she isn’t as untouched by Hollywood as we may think. All you have to do is read this story and it all becomes clear.

Look, we understand that sometimes you get hot, and you need a little extra air blowing your way. But if you have to have someone fan you continually that is a little excessive and we think a bit of diva behavior.

If you were a pop star in today’s world we are sure when asked who one of your idols was, the name Madonna would be somewhere on the list. After decades of being iconic and influential, she was bound to develop a few quirks.

We can understand wanting to have a place scrubbed down to make it as clean as possible, but removing items and cleaning and then reinstalling seems a bit excessive. Normal people like us would never get away with that behavior.

When a celebrity finds fame at a young age it is often very difficult for them as they go through their teens and early 20s. This is typically when normal people experiment and develop who they are.

Unfortunately, it seems that Justin Bieber went through a phase where he enjoyed questionable beverages regularly. We are certainly glad he grew out of that destructive phase.

There are a few names that come to mind when someone says the word diva. Some are labeled divas because of their big personalities and the influence they’ve had on the genre of music or the industry they’re in. Others, like Mariah Carey, are simply labeled that mostly because of their behavior.

We all like going to the hair salon and getting a fresh haircut that includes prior washing, but the fact that this singer won’t even wash her hair seems a little excessive to us.

Lady Gaga is one of the most iconic and talented musicians in the world today. Not only is she a singer, but she has also branched off to many different fields such as fashion and film. Because of this, she has multiple assistants to help her.

We were surprised to learn that she’s getting her inspiration not from within, but from the trends and gossip sites online. To be honest, it seems a little bit juvenile.

When you’re one. of the world’s biggest stars, it’s only natural that the paparazzi would follow and photograph your every move. While some celebrities seem to bask in this fame, others try their best to avoid it.

While this request may seem strange, we can actually understand where it’s coming from. While we’re sure Bullock enjoys working as an actress, it seems like she values her privacy more. Considering she is a mother to two young children, we understand the need to keep that part of her life private.

Kim Kardashian has built quite the fashion empire for herself. It makes sense that she would need a plethora of assistants to help her run all of this and that she would have very specific instructions for each one of them.

However, treating someone like this just because they didn’t fold one sweater the way you want is a little bit of a compulsive behavior issue. Maybe she should think about using another tactic, that way wouldn’t wind up with stories like this floating around about her.

Jamie Dornan became popular when he was cast as Christian Grey in the film adaptation of the best-selling novel 50 Shades of Grey. Luckily for fans, his former assistant had some interesting stories to share about Mr. Grey.

Looking at this handsome guy we would never have guessed that he’s into something that our grandmothers love to do during their downtime. Though this is a pretty unexpected surprise, we actually find it quite endearing.

It can be exhausting to be a celebrity, we are sure of that. Having to go from place to place and do all of those appearances has to zap your energy. Perhaps that’s why Ariana Grande has her assistant carry her around.

We understand the idea but honestly, this is very ridiculous. Not wanting her feet to hit the floor seems to be a little over-the-top and sort of a diva move.

When you’re raised as a celebrity, we’re sure there are certain things that you aren’t forced to do or taught how to do. Maybe this includes cleaning up after yourself as in the case of this ex-Disney star and current pop star.

Selena Gomez always seemed so well put together but apparently, that’s only when it comes to her personal appearance. We feel for her assistants because not only do they have to clean up after her, but then they have to go home and do the same for themselves.

Celebrities should think about the fact that these assistants will not always be their employees and could eventually release a tell-all book. If they did, maybe some of these stories wouldn’t be around.

Though we’re sure it probably got very tiring for his friends and family, it would be kind of cool to get at least one of these calls right. After all, that’s his most iconic role. It is slightly disturbing that this character has resonated so deeply with the actor.

Ryan Gosling is one of those wholesome yet handsome actors that almost everybody loves. Yet just because he looks like a wholesome guy, doesn’t mean that he doesn’t have a few embarrassing stories he doesn’t want out in the world.

Compared to other stories shared by personal assistants that might embarrass their high-profile clients this one is actually pretty normal. Male grooming habits have changed, and many men are now comfortable getting waxed. We say more power to him!

When you’re a celebrity, you have to put up with a lot of media coverage. Sometimes it’s good and sometimes it’s bad, but that is all part of what these individuals signed up for. That is unless you’re Lisa Rinna.

In truth, we can really understand why she would want her assistant to shelter her from the bad press. After all, who wants to read negative things about themselves consistently when that can actually affect your mental health pretty badly.

Being in the public eye 24/7 has to be pretty trying on your mental health. Then add onto the fact that this celebrity was dealing with a divorce and kids, and it was only a matter of time until there were some stories circulating out there.

We agree with this former personal assistant of Britney Spears. We think a lot of the embarrassing stories related to this pop star have to do with her being so young when she became a star and mother.

Over the past few decades celebrity has moved from music and screen to many of the people behind the scenes. From directors to producers, these individuals have all become celebrities in their own right. It seems that this fame has given these Hollywood bigshots a bit of an ego …

One of the most famous jerks in Hollywood of course is producer Scott Rudin. There are many embarrassing stories from former assistants, and we think that maybe Mr. Rudin just needs some anger management classes.

We are sure that being a celebrity means having quite a hectic lifestyle. There are probably many celebrities that combat this stress by having set systems that give them a sense of normalcy. That said, these systems can sometimes be a little excessive.

We understand why Naomi Campbell wants scented candles in her room. This can be very relaxing, but the amount and the very specific layout? That’s just a by-product of her being a bit of a diva.

Some might think that embarrassing celebrity assistant stories are something new. The truth is that as long as there’s been a celebrity, there’s been an embarrassing story that can be told by the people surrounding them.

And sometimes it seems that the image of the celebrity in the public eye does not quite match who they are in the privacy of their own homes. This assistant has a lot of great stories. Maybe Sinatra was just angry all the time because he was a little uncomfortable.

When you’re an assistant to a celebrity, you have to understand there are going to be things that you can’t discuss or say via social media. You are not in a regular job, and even if you were, most companies frown upon you for saying negative things about them online.

We think this guy was just unhappy with his job and needed to find a different one as quickly as possible. Though, if the room was small and there were no adult beverages to be had in it, that could be a little troublesome when you’re locked on a boat for a couple of days.

It seems that assistants like to share embarrassing stories when celebrities are going through a crisis in their lives. Sometimes, it’s a good thing because it gets the truth out there and can lead to some resolution.

This personal assistant’s revelation is a complete contrast to the image that Angelina Jolie gives off. We would have never guessed that the star behaves so erratically behind closed doors. Considering the fact that Ms. Charlotiaux actually thinks her accusations could hold up in court make us wonder if the rumors are true.

There have been many movies that are based on people’s lives and oftentimes they are twisted to make the story more dramatic. That said, it seems that the dramatic interpretation of Anna Wintour, who was the inspiration for the horrible boss in “The Devil Wears Prada”, is pretty accurate.

All we have to say is if any of that was true, we can definitely understand why she might go through assistants as fast as people say she does.

Jessica Simpson is not new to having embarrassing stories floating around about her. In fact, she even allowed some of them to be aired on TV in her reality television show. It seems, however, that some of these stories that assistants are telling are even worse than what we’ve seen.

For us, the worst is the fact that she likes to skip out on tabs. Why would you need to skip out on tabs when you have so much money? That’s just ridiculous!

Plenty of people in the world, whether they are a celebrity or not, have a problem maintaining a clean household. This could be because they like to leave things around the house, like Kristen Stewart does, and not really pay attention to where in the household they leave these things.

Stewart probably thought that her celebrity status would excuse her messy behavior. We do think it’s a little messed up that this actress expects her assistants to clean up after her bad habits though.

When you’re a member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan it’s pretty much a given that you’re going to have multiple different assistants. Considering how extravagant this young celebrity’s lifestyle is, it’s pretty evident that there’s going to be some diva-like behavior.

While we understand her requesting a beverage from her personal assistant, her smoothie demands are just excessive. Her belittling tone is also extremely problematic. We can’t imagine someone wanting to work for her for long!

Just about everybody, when they hear the name Sarah Jessica Parker, automatically thinks about the girl next door. This actress has been in the public eye for decades and so there are bound to be a few embarrassing stories to be told.

We think the education requirement is a bit snobbish to be truthful. As for the witchcraft, that seems like a pretty cool story especially since she is one of the Sanderson sisters!

Everybody makes mistakes. After all, we’re all human. That said, it seems that if you’re the assistant of Keri Hilson, you should probably make sure you double-check everything so that you don’t make any major mistakes.

The fact that this celebrity thought it was okay to physically attack her assistant is outlandish. No matter how rich or famous you are, you should never resort to violence to resolve your differences with people.

Carrie Underwood seems to be one of those down-to-earth big-hearted celebrities. Many fans think that she would make the perfect best friend. However, if you pay attention to this story from this assistant, you may have other thoughts.

In truth, you have to understand that celebrities are humans and so they’re going to have mood swings. Like us, they have good days and bad days. Still, whether you’re a celebrity or not, you need to be able to control yourself in a public setting.

Truthfully, when we read this story we had mixed thoughts on this. Part of us understands why Charlize Theron would want people to look away from her. After all, she spends her whole life in front of the camera and the public eye.

We think that this behavior shows a lack of human contact, and that’s just kind of messed up. It can be quite difficult to get things done properly if you can’t make eye contact with the person you’re doing the job for.

Many of us assume that the image of celebrities we see in films as well as in media is who they actually are. Take, for instance, Julia Roberts – she is the classic epitome of perfection and seems super organized and always tidy.

Honestly, we can understand maybe missing a shower one or two days but after that, we would be a little reluctant to get close, even though it would be cool to have a selfie with her.

When you’re in a marriage for an extended amount of time, there comes a point that you have to try to introduce some new factors to make it exciting again. This is true for a normal relationship, as well as one where one of the partners is a celebrity.

However, having your assistants pick up your stuff seems a little inappropriate. Maybe this is the one moment when Christina should have pretended like she was a normal person and picked up her clothes.

While most of these personal assistant stories often feature some questionable behavior, some can actually highlight the good side of their celebrity boss. We can’t say anything bad about Megan Fox’s approach to raising her children.

After all, you don’t want your kids to grow up thinking that everything has to be done for them. They will eventually have to be adults and live on their own. If they don’t know how to do these things, what will happen?

The truth is that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree when it comes to the Kardashian-Jenner women. They had to get their demanding and specific requirements for their lives from someone, and it just so happened to be their own mom, Kris.

We’re not sure what’s on that list of demands that she has for her staff. If it’s as long as it sounds, no wonder there are some pretty extensive stories about her out there.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that a wild musician may not be the easiest person to work for. That said, Kesha’s personal assistants and road manager were victims of the singer’s erratic, and frankly abusive, behavior.

The behavior was so awful, that multiple former employees from her team have spoken out about it, even sharing stories like the one above. While the artist has gone through some difficult times, it’s still no excuse to berate members of your team.

Not all stories divulged by celebrity personal assistants have to be bad. Sometimes, such as in the case of Reese Witherspoon, we learn that some celebrities are actually quite sweet and generous.

Her assistants have it very easy. Not only do they have a very little clean-up to do after her, but she gives them clothes too. We’d work for her for sure, as long as we could also have a quick selfie, too!

A lot of us, when we look at celebrities, assume that they are organized and tidy all the time. Especially someone who has it so well together like Beyoncé. Apparently, though, she is a normal human being like the rest of us.

No matter how messy she is, we could definitely understand why Jay-Z puts up with it. So while this might be slightly embarrassing, at least it proves that she’s just a human, too.

Miley Cyrus is known for her eccentric sense of style and behavior. While we’re sure that her assistants appreciate her uniqueness, there’s apparently one very dirty part of the job – handling Cyrus’ animals!

We don’t even like to clean up after our pets, let alone someone else’s. So the fact that Miley Cyrus has so many, and expects her assistants to do that, is kind of messed up. While it’s nice to offer these animals a home, it’s equally important to take care of them.

If you follow Taylor Swift on social media then we’re sure you have seen one of her cats at least once. She seems to be enamored with them and for a good reason – they’re super cute.

According to her assistants, those three cats are not the only cats she has in her life. It’s no surprise that people jokingly refer to her as being a “cat lady.” We think that’s okay if that’s what she wants!

It’s no secret that, over the years, singer-songwriter Courtney Love has drawn public attention for her uninhibited live performances — as well as her highly publicized personal life following her marriage to the late Kurt Cobain.

So, it doesn’t come as much of a surprise to learn that Love has had her fair share of drama when it comes to personal assistants. While we can empathize with Love and the hardships she’s had to deal with throughout her life, there’s really no excuse for this kind of poor treatment towards anyone, let alone your assistant.

Call us crazy but it sounds like “Jenny From the Block” forgot where she actually came from. She started from humble beginnings and ended up here… in a place where she doesn’t allow her staff to even look in her direction. What’s more, she has a whole set of unrealistic requirements for potential assistants.

Now, don’t get us wrong — J.Lo has worked tirelessly to create this life for herself. Still, you’d think that she’d have a little more compassion for the people around her. She wasn’t born with a silver spoon in her mouth, after all.

Let’s be real — anyone that knows of Lena Dunham is completely aware that her work and outspoken presence on social media have attracted criticism, controversy, and media scrutiny throughout her career. Even so, we have trouble believing that this photo is anything more than a joke.

Dunham is very comedic, after all. And if it’s not a joke, frankly, we can’t blame the gal. If she wants her assistant to feed her quesadillas, who are we to judge? That’s just the lifestyle of the rich and the famous, we guess.