Music:
* Pop: Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Janet Jackson, Alanis Morissette, TLC, Backstreet Boys, Boyz II Men, Spice Girls (emerging)
* Rock/Alternative: Nirvana (though Kurt Cobain tragically passed away in 1994), Pearl Jam, Green Day, Radiohead, Soundgarden, Foo Fighters (emerging)
* Country: Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire
* Hip-Hop/R&B: Tupac Shakur, Notorious B.I.G., Snoop Dogg, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Aaliyah
Film:
* Actors: Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Sandra Bullock, Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington, Robin Williams
* Directors: Quentin Tarantino, Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, Tim Burton
Television:
* Stars: Friends (entire cast), Seinfeld (entire cast), Ellen DeGeneres, David Letterman, Oprah Winfrey, Jerry Springer
* Shows: Friends, Seinfeld, ER, Frasier, The Simpsons, Baywatch
Other:
* Sports: Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Wayne Gretzky (retiring), Cal Ripken Jr.
* Literature: Stephen King, J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was published in 1997, but was already gaining popularity)
Remember that this is just a small sampling. 1995 was a vibrant year for entertainment, and many other talented artists and personalities were contributing to the cultural landscape. You can explore further by searching online for specific categories, like "best albums of 1995" or "top movies of 1995."