Includes recent newsmakers and achievers from all areas to popular entertainment, including comedy, music, film, TV and dance. In additions, each volume contains approximately 16 updates and obituaries for individuals profiled in earlier volumes.

"Performing artists volume 4 is a continuation of U.X.L's 3 volume performing arts series." "Features 40 biographies-30 new entries and 10 update entries-of actors, dancers, comedians, musicians, singers, television personalities, and writes and directors who have made an impact on the entertainment industry."