Profile: RBD - Rebelde's Superpop Band

Pop quiz: which group sold out the L.A. Coliseum's 65,000 person stadium in 30 minutes, was the first Spanish act ever to headline the world's largest arena (Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro), has sold out every major show from Miami to New York's Madison Square Gardens on its inaugural U.S. outing and won 'Best Pop Album' at the 2006 Billboard Latin Music Awards?

That answer is RBD, the pop group straight from the Mexican telenovela Rebelde. Scorned by critics, adored by millions of fans, this is a superpop group for the beginning of the second millenium. If you're a fan, you already know everything about the six young, charismatic performers. If you're new to RBD, here's your chance to read about this miracle of modern marketing.

* Photo courtesy of EMI