Published December 14, 2009
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This time last year Lady Gaga, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart were relatively
unknown; roll on 12 months and they’re dominating magazine columns, topping the
movie and music charts and attracting a global fan base.
Red Pages predicted 2009 would be their break-out year, among a list of 100 international
headline makers from the world of fashion, music, film, TV, politics, sport and
society. This year’s Hot 100 unveils a generation of new stars including models
Tali Lennox, Jethro Cave and Cara Delevigne, actors Carey Mulligan and Anna Kendrick,
musicians Ke$ha, Example, Delphic and Ellie Goulding, as well as Twitter sensation
Justin Halpern.
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ACTOR
Brit actor and Sam Taylor Wood's partner; plays the lead in Nowhere Boy (December 25). Films Kick Ass and Chatroom follow in 2010 (dates tbc).
ROCK & POP, SINGER, SONGWRITER, GUITARIST
London singer/songwriter whose debut album, produced by Eliot James (Kaiser Chiefs, Bloc Party), is scheduled for release in May. The opening act for artists including Noah & The Whale, Florence and The Machine and Mr Hudson. Championed by Adele who after hearing him, sought him out on MySpace and invited him to support her on her first headline tour.
ROCK & POP, SINGER
After a chance meeting, Brian Higgins of Xenomania decided to work with him. After 12 months of writing songs together, Gardner signed a worldwide record deal with Universal/A&M Records and is taking his songs on the road for the first time with Paolo Nutini. Early 2010 sees numerous live dates including New to Q, debut single I'm Not Mad released March 22; second single and album following around June.
ACTOR
His notable role to date is the RTS Award-winning ITV1 series The Fixer, in which he played the lead. Other lead roles followed in the BBC drama Garrow’s Law (November 2009) and the film Nowhere Boy (December 25). Next year he stars in the series The Sinking of the Laconia, tx date tbc.
ACTOR
US actress who continues her role in the third instalment of the Twilight Saga (July); stars alongside George Clooney in Up In The Air (January) for which she is already attracting Best Actress Nomination industry whispers; and Scott Pilgrim vs The World (August).
NOVELIST
Danish author whose debut novel Juliet was a hit at the Frankfurt Book Fair, is being published in 25 countries worldwide next year and came close to being picked up by Universal Pictures who showed an interest in buying the film rights.
GOLF
Controversial 24-year-old US golfer who is one of the youngest players on the PGA Tour and a strong contender for The 2010 Ryder Cup, October 1 to 3.
POLITICS
Labour peer and European Trade Commissioner who commenced her role as EU Foreign Affairs High Representative on December 1 2009.
ACTOR
Rising Disney star of Wizards of Waverley Place who plays the lead role in Good Luck and Charlie and The Clique 2: Best Friends For Never (both 2010).
ACTOR
Plays Lux in new US drama series Life Unexpected. Debuts January 2010.
SINGER, OPERA
Soprano singer who is the first signing to Gary Barlow’s record label, Future. Self-titled debut album released November 23 2009.
MODEL, SOCIETY SCENE
Emerging model sister of Poppy and Daisy, recently signed to Storm Models. Got to the final casting stage of Alice In Wonderland and is focusing on combining her modelling with acting. There's promise of a big campaign in 2010 and talks of an acting role, all details are very much underwraps at this stage.
ACTOR
24-year-old Brit actress who is best friends with Keira Knightley and dating Shia LeBeouf. Award-nominated and Oscar tipped for her breakout role in An Education; her next roles include Wall Street 2 (April 23), alongside LeBeouf; Electric Slide with Ewan McGregor (2011); as well as rumours that she is currently working with Warren Beatty for his next film. Also rumoured to be signing a contract with Dior.
COMEDIAN, SCRIPTWRITER
London-based comedian who has attracted great reviews and was nominated for Chortle and Edinburgh Fringe 2009 breakthrough/best newcomer awards; supported comedians Russell Howard and Rhod Gilbert on tour, and became the first comic to support a DJ on tour when he joined DJ Yoda’s National Video Vacation.
ACTOR
Brit actor who makes his Twilight Saga debut as Demetri in New Moon (November 20), then Eclipse (July 9 2010).
DANCE MUSIC, MUSIC PRODUCER
Tipped as 'the dance crossover act of 2010', Chase & Status has recently had a top ten hit with End Credits; completed a sell out tour and produced tracks for Rihanna's album Rated R. Spring 2010 sees the release of their second album which promises a crossover into the mainstream.
ACTOR
Young Brit actor who plays the role of Ricky Gervais' son in Cemetary Junction (April 7).
MODEL, ACTOR
Model who makes her acting debut in St Trinians 2 (December 18 2009) and fronts River Island's spring/summer 2010 collection.
MODEL, FASHION, BLOGGER, TV PRESENTER
Already a regular on glossy fashion magazines and modelled for brands including D&G, Gap and CK One, Canadian supermodel Rocha provides an insight in to her life via her blog 'oh so coco' and joins Rimmel as the new face of its ad campaigns from 2010.
ROCK & POP
16-year-old punk/pop singer/songwriter Daisy Dares You, aka Daisy Coburn, is a recent signing to Sony Music. Her debut single Number One Enemy comes out February 22, followed by second single Rosie on May 17 and album May 24. She also supports Chipmunk on tour in 2010.
ROCK & POP
Mancunian dance trio, who recently appeared on Live with Jools Holland and toured with the band Doves, releases debut single Doubt on January 4 and album Acolyte on January 11. Live UK dates throughout December and January including a headline slot at the NME Radar Live show, January 7, and a tour of Europe in February.
SINGER, R&B, HIP HOP & SOUL, JAZZ & BLUES
13-year-old goddaughter of Amy Winehouse who released her debut album of soul covers Introducing Dionne Bromfield in September 2009. She releases single Ain't No Mountain High Enough on December 21 and begins recording her second album next year.
ACTOR
17-year-old actor who starred alongside Emma Watson in Burberry’s 2009 ad campaign; currently filming The Pillars of the Earth, produced by Ridley Scott and co-starring Donald Sutherland and Rufus Sewell.
MODEL, ACTOR
Great-granddaughter of Ernest who is signed to Elite, made her runway debut March 2009 for Givenchy, and has starred in campaigns for Abercrombie & Fitch and DKNY. She has also appeared in a short film, directed by Nez. Further film roles are rumoured to follow in 2010.
DANCE MUSIC, DJ
Critically acclaimed voodoo face-painted dance act, known to his mum as Colin Bailey, who has worked with Peaches, remixed Prodigy and Franz Ferdinand, and releases his debut album spring 2010.
MODEL, SOCIETY SCENE
Daughter of Isabella Rossellini and currently studying at LSE. This model/student daughter of Isabella is known for her environmental activism fundraising organisation, Justonefrickinday.com and her boldly coloured wardrobe, inspired by designer pal Chris Benz.
SINGER, ROCK & POP
Brit singer/songwriter who has backing with airplay from Radio 1 and releases her debut album spring 2010.
BLOGGER, NEW MEDIA
Political pro-Labour blogger behind The Stilettoed Socialist, who recently successfully led a campaign to have a home-made YouTube video used as an official party broadcast. Likely to be prominent in online election campaigning between now and May/June.
SINGER, SONGWRITER, ROCK & POP
Welsh singer/songwriter. New signing to Polydor records, Ellie is set to be a big star with the likes of NME and Radio One tipping her as one to look out for in 2010. She supports Passion Pit on tour and releases an album early in the year.
ACTOR
After two years on stage with the National Theatre of Scotland, Elliott completes a lead role alongside Tamzin Outhwaite in BBC1 series Paradox on December 22 2009, and breaks onto the big screen in Black Death (February 26) alongside Sean Bean. He returns to the stage in Michael Attenborough's Measure for Measure from February 18 - April 10, and BBC3 series Lip Service follows in March.
R&B, HIP HOP & SOUL, DJ
London rapper Example already has the backing of the majority of the Radio 1 DJ line-up and gets more exposure supporting Lily Allen on her winter 2009 tour. His next single Won’t Go Quietly is released on January 11, followed by his album of the same name in April; self described as Dysfunctional Electro-Pop and boasting contributions from Calvin Harris and MJ Cole.
ACTOR, MODEL
Harry Potter's Cormac McLaggen who stars in Noel Clarke's forthcoming film 4.3.2.1.
COMEDIAN
Musical comedy duo, aka Laura Corcoran and Matthew Jones, who attracted rave reviews at the 2009 Edinburgh Fringe Festival with their debut show School of Pop. Complete a 6-week West End run on January 18, with as-yet-undisclosed TV projects scheduled for 2010 and a tour of Australia and New Zealand.
ACTOR
US actor who plays the lead in Tron Legacy, the very eagerly awaited sequel to the 1980s sci-fi Tron, co-starring Jeff Bridges and Michael Sheen (December 2010).
SCRIPTWRITER
Filmwriter whose debut Going The Distance, released July 2010, stars Drew Barrymore, Justin Long and Christina Applegate.
ROCK & POP
Hotly-tipped West London five-piece who have enjoyed sell-out gigs, rave reviews and are currently working on their album with producer Gil Norton (Foo Fighters, Pixies), released next summer.
ACTOR
Actress daughter of Meryl Streep; makes her screen debut in TeenNick series Gigantic, coming to the UK early 2010. Film Meskada follows later in the year, date tbc.
R&B, HIP HOP & SOUL, SINGER
At just 15, rapper Byart, aka Fugative, is attracting a lot of interest from various producers and is being touted as the British Justin Timberlake. He has a single out January 18 and an album scheduled to follow in the summer.
TENNIS
Young tennis player who turned pro at the end of 2009.
FASHION, BUSINESS
Brit fashion designer who scooped the Young Designer of the Year Award at the 2009 Scottish Fashion Awards and Swarovski Emerging Talent Award for Accessories at the British Fashion Awards. Her designs are hitting the big screen in Sex And The City 2, May 28.
ROCK & POP
Heavily touted Manchester electro-pop duo Theo Hutchcraft and Adam Anderson are attracting a lot of buzz in the industry for their individual style and serious sound described as 'doom pop'. They release a limited edition Arthur Baker remix of their debut single Wonderful Life on 18th January, perform live dates in London and Europe in February, and roll out a second single and album in July.
FASHION
Dutch fashion designer Van Herpen brought her pieces to the UK for London Fashion Week s/s 2010 to critical acclaim which resulted in her collection being signed up for Harrods Launches platform. After graduating in 2006 she worked under Viktor & Rolf and Alexander McQueen and has since been touted as 'one to watch'.
ACTOR
11-year-old actor son of Will Smith who plays his first lead role in 2010, in the remake of The Karate Kid (July 16) alongside Jackie Chan.
ACTOR, MODEL
London-born actor who makes his Twilight debut in New Moon (November 2009) and the third instalment Eclipse (July). Additional big screen highlight for 2010 includes The Prisoner with Sir Ian Mckellan (January) and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (July 2011).
RUGBY UNION, MEDICINE
23-year-old Wales and Cardiff Blues rugby player Roberts has risen to become one of Wales' star players since his international debut in 2008, and has gone on to win a further 15 caps. In June he signed a two-year deal as a UK ambassador for Red Bull and later in the year Sports Giant UnderArmour signed him to be the face of their brand for the next two years; Roberts was named Lions’ Player of the Series, and was one of only three British players chosen for the Barbarians squad in December 2009.
POLITICS
Conservative Shadow Culture Secretary tipped as a future Tory Leader and expected, should the Tories win, to gain a top job in the cabinet.
MODEL, SOCIETY SCENE
Australia-born Jethro is the son of Nick Cave and model Beau Lazenby. He's modelled for Balenciaga, House of Holland, Topshop, Lou Dalton and is currently the face of Pudel's spring 2010 campaign.
FILM DIRECTOR, SCRIPTWRITER
Director and screenwriter daughter of Ridley Scott. Debut film Cracks premiered at London Film Festival.
ACTOR
Swansea-born Morgan has a number of TV credits under his belt; 2010 sees him take the title role in TV series Ben Hur, previously played by Charles Heston in the original film.
ROCK & POP
At just 15 years old, Canadian pop singer Bieber has already attracted global attention, with 100m YouTube video hits and over 28m song streams of his debut single One Time, released January 11; album My World follows in February.
NON-FICTION WRITER, NEW MEDIA
29-year-old behind Twitter site Shit My Dad Says, documenting quips from his 73-year-old father. A book based on his tweets is published by Boxtree in the UK and HarperCollins in the US on Father's Day 2010. He has also signed a deal with CBS for a Warner Bros produced TV sitcom based on his tweets, overseen by Will & Grace creators David Kohan and Max Mutchnick, tx date tbc.
ACTOR, MODEL
Brit actress who takes on the role of Dr Who's assistant from spring 2010.
MODEL, BALLET DANCER
American model and ballet dancer. At just 17 years old Kloss has graced the catwalk for designers including Marc Jacobs and Karl Lagerfeld and has been announced as the new face of Dior for 2010.
ROCK & POP
Glaswegian four-piece whose debut single was launched with a sell out show; debut album follows next year.
ACTOR
Brit actress who won the Best British Performance at the 2009 Edinburgh Film Festival for her debut role in the film Fish Tank, which she landed after being signed as a non-actor when the director spotted her arguing with her boyfriend in public. Two big agency signings followed.
SINGER, ROCK & POP, SONGWRITER
American singer/songwriter who is touted as next year’s Lady Gaga.
FOOTBALL
Arsenal defender who is tipped to make the England team in 2010.
ACTOR
Actress who takes the role of Lisa, an extraterrestrial visitor, in the remake of the classic 1980s sci-fi series V, which comes to the UK Sci-Fi channel in 2010. Previous credits include Smallville.
ACTOR, SINGER
US actress and singer who currently stars in the US TV series Glee coming to E4 in 2010; a role which has already attracted Satellite Award and Teen Choice Award nominations.
ACTOR
Aussie former Neighbours actor who stars alongside real life girlfriend Miley Cyrus in The Last Song (US release April 2 2010).
CONTEMPORARY ARTIST, SOCIETY SCENE
Emerging young painter and daughter of The Groucho Club chairman and owner of Sloane Square Hotel, John Lewis. Her first exhibition was held at Talisman gallery London and forthcoming projects include an exhibition at Home House in March and a painting for The Elephant Family Foundation's Elephant Parade 2010, which is displayed around London from May to July.
SINGER, SONGWRITER, R&B, HIP HOP & SOUL
English-Barbadian songstress, who has penned tracks for Cheryl Cole, Jordin Sparks and Jay Sean, releases her second single Anticipated, and debut album in 2010.
ACTOR
US actor who stars as Tyler Evans in the remake of the classic 80s sci-fi series V, which comes to the UK Sci-fi channel in 2010.
FASHION
Fashion designer who won the London College of Fashion Collection of the Year Award 2009. His dresses have been worn by popstars Little Boots and Robyn.
RUGBY UNION
Bath and England rugby player who was capped three times this year and is tipped to feature in the Six Nations at the beginning of 2010.
SINGER, R&B, HIP HOP & SOUL, SONGWRITER
Described as a 'modern Marvin Gaye', McLean attracted over 20m hits with his independent release Broken. He has since signed to Atlantic records and recently collaborated with producers Fraser T Smith (NDubz, James Morrison) and Phil Tan (Rihanna, Snoop, Jay-Z) for his debut album, released early 2010.
MODEL
Dutch model, who featured heavily in the s/s 2010 Ready-to-Wear shows. Fronts the s/s 2010 campaign for Balenciaga.
MOTOR SPORT
German driver who recently joined F1 AT&T Williams team. He makes his debut at the 2010 Bahrain Grand Prix (March 14).
ACTOR, MODEL
Young Canadian actress who stars as Elena Gilbert in The Vampire Diaries, airing in the UK on ITV2 from January.
ROCK & POP
Electro duo made up of Andy and John Taylor, sons of Duran Duran’s Andy and Roger Taylor.
ACTOR
Brit actress who stars in Nowhere Boy, December 25. She follows with roles in the 2010 thriller Chatroom (date tbc), London Boulevard (April), co-starring Keira Knightley, and a lead role in Noel Clarke’s film 4.3.2.1.
ACTOR
Stars in the Ridley Scott directed Robin Hood (May 14), Agora alongside Rachel Weisz (date tbc), and the fantasy thriller Sucker Punch in 2011.
SONGWRITER, SINGER, R&B, HIP HOP & SOUL
Newly signed neo-soul artist Woolf has attracted praise online and in the press; named as one to watch by Dazed & Confused; and reportedly attracting attention from photographers and designers who want to work with him. First single Stand is released in January.
SINGER, ACTOR
Quirky flame-haired singer/songwriter and actress whose debut album Do You Want The Truth Or Something Beautiful? was released September 2009. Her film roles to date include St Trinians and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus and she stars in Dread (January 29). A headline tour of UK/Ireland kicks off in March 2010.
SINGER, SONGWRITER
17-year-old Brit singer/songwriter who has supported Pixie Lott and is currently working on her debut album released in September. Before that Furner releases an EP and embarks on a UK tour in March.
ACTOR
Young Brit actor who boasts big screen roles in 2010 including Peter Jackson’s highly anticipated The Lovely Bones (January 29), and Prince of Persia:The Sands of Time (May 28).
SINGER
Teen singer from London via Albania signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label. Featured on Craig David’s 2008 single Where’s Your Love. Releases her debut album in 2010 (date tbc).
ACTOR
Irish star of E4 series Misfits which comes to Channel 4 early 2010. Also stars alongside Nicolas Cage in the fantasy thriller Season of the Witch (March 19) and I Was Bono's Doppelganger (date tbc).
GOLF
Young Northern Irish golfer, he’s No.2 in the European points list and plays in the Ryder Cup in October.
ACTOR
Former child actor who makes her big screen debut in The Lovely Bones (January 29).
R&B, HIP HOP & SOUL, SONGWRITER, SINGER
Singer/songwriter signed to Rough Trade Records and repped by the people behind Duffy's launch campaign. Limited-edition debut single No Going Back released December 7 2009; an album, produced by Grammy Award-winner Gordon Williams, is scheduled to follow in March.
NOVELIST
Debut book Tiger Hills, published as lead fiction from Weidenfeld and Nicholson in May 2010. Brought by Penguin India for the highest undisclosed advance they have ever paid.
ACTOR, SINGER
Actress who stars in M.Night Shyamalan’s The Last Airbender (August 13) based on the popular Nickelodeon cartoon series Avatar: The Last Airbender. Followed by an untitled Steven Spielberg TV series, due to pilot during the year.
DANCE MUSIC
London-based dub/electronica duo made up of Lena Cullen and Maya Jane Coles who have been causing a stir in the industry and recently supported The Orb at their album launch. Debut single released for download December 14, followed by album, working title Beware, in spring 2010, and a line-up of summer festival appearances.
NOVELIST
Debut novel Rupture, out January 15, prompted a bidding war among publishers, resulting in a reported five-figure deal from Picador.
ROCK & POP, SINGER
17-year-old pop star from LA, who's been working with top producers Bloodshy & Avant, along with a number of others, for her debut pop album. She was the target of a multimillion dollar A&R scramble and EMI managed to land the deal. Plans to launch her properly at the start of next year.
CRICKET
20-year-old player for Middlesex County Cricket Club who has been billed as a future England star by many experts in the field, including Middlesex CCC's Director of Cricket, ex-England star Angus Fraser. He's strongly anticipated to make the selector's cut for the 2010 Ashes in November.
ACTOR
Star of Vampire Diaries and lead role in horror Piranha 3D, released April 16 2010.
SINGER, SONGWRITER
Unsigned Welsh singer/songwriter who rose to fame after Stephen Fry praised her music on Twitter.
SOCIETY SCENE, MODEL
Daughter of Annie, Tali is only 16, and along with sister Lola, is repped by Next Models' Sarah Leon (the model booker behind Daisy Lowe, Pixie Geldof and Alice Dellal).
SOCIETY SCENE, BUSINESS, TV PRESENTER
Iranian socialite who was recently signed as international face of jewellery brand Boodles; plans to launch a TV career in 2010, including as-yet-undisclosed project with MTV, as well as fronting a charity campaign.
BLOGGER, FASHION
13-year-old fashion blogger behind Style Rookie with over 4m followers and already causing a stir in the industry; cover star for Pop magazine, whom she has also written a blog for; muse to Rodarte designers Kate & Laura Mulleavy, and attendee of all the top shows at New York Fashion Week.
SINGER, SONGWRITER, ACTOR
15-year-old singer/songwriter from Philadelphia. Her debut single Striped Socks is touted as the teen anthem of 2010. She makes a UK visit in January 2010 and is currently working on her debut album.
ROCK & POP
Suffolk-based band who have recently signed to A&M records and are reportedly 'making guitar music cool again'. Debut single Hung Up released on November 9; album follows in the new year.
ROCK & POP
Heavily touted Brooklyn four-piece who return to the UK on tour as the opening act for the Shockwaves NME Awards Tour (February 4 to 20), and release debut album in the spring.
CHEF, TV PRESENTER, NON-FICTION WRITER
Cookery writer and presenter whose first book was published in September 2009. Her second follows in 2010, working title The First Flat Cookbook, along with a complimenting TV series, scheduled to air in the autumn.
R&B, HIP HOP & SOUL
Already attracting attention for his collaboration work with artists including Wiley, Jay Sean, Chipmunk and Ironik, and a recent tour with N-Dubz, this London grime artist is one of Parlophone's major priorities for 2010. His first major label single is released in the spring and an album follows in the summer.
ACTOR
Brit actor, who is best known for his role in Dead Man’s Shoes, breaks into Hollywood with roles in two of next summer’s blockbusters: Prince Of Persia (May 28), The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (August 13), as well as The Conspirator (date tbc) and Passion Play co-starring Mickey Rourke and Rhys Ifans.
COMEDIAN
Brit female double act made up of Lorna Watson and Ingrid Oliver who are touted to fill French & Saunders' comedy shoes. BBC Two has commissioned a pilot for a sketch show which starts shooting in front of a live audience in 2010, produced by Robin Popper (Peep Show) and Jo Sargent (Absolutely Fabulous).
ROCK & POP
Winners of the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Contest; Q magazine's number 1 tip to see at the festival; and nominated at the 2009 UK Music Video Awards, We Have Band releases its hotly anticipated debut album WHB on March 22.
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