Cyndi Lauper
Cyndi Lauper (born Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper, June 22, 1953) is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her vibrant style, powerful voice, and hits like "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and "Time After Time," breaking records as the first female artist with four Top 5 hits from a debut album, She's So Unusual, and becoming a Grammy-winning Best New Artist in 1985. Rising from Queens, NY, she overcame early struggles, formed the band Blue Angel, and launched a solo career marked by catchy pop, a distinctive look, and later, activism for LGBTQ+ rights, co-founding the True Colors United.
Known For
- Girls Just Want to Have Fun
- Time After Time
- True Colors
- All Through the Night
- I Drove All Night
Discography Highlights
- Detour 2016
- Kinky Boots (2016 West End Cast) 2016
- Kinky Boots (Original 2013 Broadway Cast) 2013
- Memphis Blues 2010
- Bring Ya to the Brink 2008
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Soundtrack Appearances
Clueless (1995) - 1 song(s)
Movie
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After teaming up with Tai to help those in need, Cher reveals her desire to continue doing good deeds. It seems her recent acts of kindness have sparked a sense of purpose within her.
Family Guy (S21) - 2 song(s)
TV Show
Napoleon Dynamite (2004) - 1 song(s)
Movie
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Deb and Napoleon at the Preston High dance.
Stranger Things (S2) - 1 song(s)
TV Show
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In this chaotic dance moment, Lucas fumbles an ask to Max, while Will gets hit up by a classmate. Meanwhile, Stacy shoots down Dustin's invitation, prompting Nancy to swoop in and ask him out instead. And amidst the social chaos, Hopper runs into Joyce outside and extends a cigarette offer.
The Masked Singer (S14) - 1 song(s)
TV Show
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Performed by Scarab