Shawn Mendes: From Vine covers to global pop stardom

Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who turns 28 on August 8, rose to international fame through music covers on the social media platform Vine. His career transitioned from viral internet videos to major commercial success, beginning with his debut single "Life of the Party" in 2014, which made him the youngest artist to reach the Top 25 of the Billboard Hot 100 at age 15.

His 2015 debut album, "Handwritten," debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The album featured the hit single "Stitches," which reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Billboard Pop Airplay chart, solidifying his status as a global pop star. Following this success, Mendes released several more albums, including "Illuminate," "Shawn Mendes," and "Wonder," all of which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.