Kent, the Swedish alternative rock band formed in Eskilstuna in 1990, achieved immense success in Sweden and Scandinavia. Comprised of Joakim Berg, Martin Sköld, Sami Sirviö, and Markus Mustonen, the band garnered numerous radio hits and consecutive number-one studio albums on the Sweden top list. Their music initially featured distorted rock elements but evolved to incorporate synthpop, leading to eleven number-one albums, five number-one singles, and over three million record sales. Despite their popularity in Scandinavia, their attempt at an international career with English versions of their albums and an American tour was less successful. Kent's lead singer and lyricist, Joakim Berg, is known for writing lyrics based on places and feelings. After a successful 26-year career, the band released their final album, "Då som nu för alltid," in 2016 and embarked on a farewell tour, culminating in a final concert in Stockholm in December 2016. In 2025, Kent announced three concerts in Stockholm due to popular demand. Their journey from their formation as Jones & Giftet to becoming Kent, and their musical evolution, has left an indelible mark on the rock/pop music scene in Sweden and Scandinavia.

Kent McCord, born Kent Franklin McWhirter on September 26, 1942, is a retired American actor widely recognized for his portrayal of Officer Jim Reed on the television series Adam-12, Captain "Boxey" Troy on Galactica 1980, and IASA Colonel John Robert "Jack" Crichton / "Jack" the Ancient on Farscape. McCord's acting journey began with appearances on The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet using his birth name, Kent Franklin McWhirter. Over the years, he built a strong presence in the entertainment industry, making notable appearances in Elvis Presley films, the Ironside series, and Dragnet. McCord's breakthrough came when he landed the lead role as rookie police officer James A. "Jim" Reed on the acclaimed series Adam-12, which ran from 1968 to 1975. His career continued to flourish with roles in Galactica 1980, Dragnet, and appearances in films such as Airplane II: The Sequel and Predator 2. In addition to his on-screen accomplishments, McCord served on the national board of directors of the Screen Actors Guild and co-starred in the crime drama Unsub and the cable TV-movie Nashville Beat. Furthermore, he made memorable guest appearances on seaQuest DSV, JAG, Diagnosis: Murder, and Renegade. McCord's talent and versatility shone through as he portrayed two versions of the same

Michael Kent Benson, born on December 27, 1954, is a retired American professional basketball player renowned for his college career with the Indiana Hoosiers and his 11-season stint in the NBA. His collegiate career at Indiana University under Coach Bobby Knight was marked by numerous accolades, including being a two-time All-American and the 1976 NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player. Benson played a pivotal role in leading the Hoosiers to the 1976 NCAA championship with an unbeaten 32–0 record, solidifying his status as a basketball icon. Despite being the No. 1 overall pick in the 1977 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, Benson's professional career didn't quite fulfill the high expectations set for a top draft pick. Throughout his NBA journey with Milwaukee, Detroit, Utah, and Cleveland, he averaged 9.1 points and 5.7 rebounds in 680 regular season games. Despite not reaching the anticipated heights in the NBA, Benson's impact on the college basketball scene and his contributions to Indiana's historic championship victory solidify his legacy in the sport.

Kent Beck, born in 1961, is an esteemed American software engineer renowned for creating extreme programming, a collaborative and iterative software development methodology. He was a key figure in crafting the Agile Manifesto, laying the foundation for agile software development. Beck is a leading advocate of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and has significantly influenced software design patterns and the commercial application of Smalltalk. His contributions include pioneering the SUnit unit testing framework for Smalltalk, which inspired the creation of the xUnit series of frameworks, notably JUnit for Java. Beck is also credited with popularizing CRC cards alongside Ward Cunningham, the inventor of the wiki. He currently resides in San Francisco, California and has previously worked at Facebook. In 2019, Beck joined Gusto as a software fellow and coach, focusing on guiding engineering teams in building payroll systems for small businesses. With a Bachelor's and Master's degree in computer and information science from the University of Oregon, Beck has authored several influential books and papers, further solidifying his impact on the software development landscape.

Kent Brockman, also known as Brock Kentman, is a fictional character in The Simpsons, voiced by Harry Shearer. He is the grumpy and self-centered news anchor for the local Springfield news, hosting various programs including Channel 6 weekday news, Smartline, Bite Back! With Kent Brockman, and Eye on Springfield. Brockman's character has been hinted to be ethnically Jewish and has a daughter named Brittany and a wife named Stephanie. Throughout his career, he has reported on significant events such as the Vietnam War, the Soviet–Afghan War, and the Gulf War. Kent Brockman's memorable line "I, for one, welcome our new [fill-in-the-blank] overlords" has become a popular snowclone, generating widespread cultural influence and meme status. The character was based on Los Angeles anchormen Hal Fishman and Jerry Dunphy, with influences from Ted Koppel and Ted Baxter from The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Kent Brockman's impact extends beyond The Simpsons, with his iconic line being referenced in various media, cementing his status as a beloved and influential character.