Any 6'9 player for the L.A Lakers would stand out in a crowd, but A.C Green stands out even among his fellow players. A.C. Green is a nationally renowned youth development motivational speaker, former NBA star and founder of the A.C. Green Youth Foundation in 1989. A.C. Green is not only an inspirational leader but is also a role model... read full bio

Throwing himself into bizarre situations all in the name of a little curiosity and a lot of humor, Jacobs chronicles his experiences in his New York Times bestsellers The Year of Living Biblically and The Know-It-All. Clever, incredibly witty, and quirky, Jacobs will help you see the world in ways never imagined - through the eyes of a man who has walked... read full bio

Aaron Kelly is not your typical teenager. In fact, at age 11 Aaron was a finalist on the TV show America's Most Talented Kids and at 17 had reached the top 5 on the popular show, American Idol. He participated in a national tour, appeared on other national television shows such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the Late... read full bio

Aaron Peirsol is an American backstroke swimmer and world record holder for the 100 and 200 m backstroke (long course). He participated in the 2000 Summer Olympics, 2004 Summer Olympics, and 2008 Summer Olympics, capturing a total of seven medals. Peirsol is widely considered one of the greatest backstroke swimmers in history. Peirsol is best known for sweeping the gold... read full bio

With an uncanny knack for mixing great songs and unforgettable performances with good, old-fashioned business savvy, Aaron Watson has grown - night-by-night, fan-by-fan, album-by-album, one honky-tonk stage at a time - into an unstoppable force in Texas Music with his sights firmly set on the national stage. In 2006, his album San Angelo hit #60 on the U.S. Billboard country... read full bio

The Abaca String Band was founded by guitarist Andrew Schulman in 1991. This unique group, consisting of 8-string Guitar, Mandolin, Violin, Viola, and Double Bass, began by performing for membership events at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. They have appeared as featured artists on the Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series since 1995. The Abaca String Band frequently... read full bio

Abbamania (Tribute To Abba) The Concert ABBAMANIA - The concert, is a rock musical which takes you back to the disco era of one of the best pop bands in history, ABBA. ABBAMANIA features nine incredible musicians and singers which are the main highlights of this musical. Not only do the four performers look exactly like Anni-Frid, Bjorn, Benny and... read full bio

Brett Asa Ace" Young is an American singer, Grammy-nominated songwriter and actor. Ace Young came to national recognition upon appearing on the fifth season of the popular reality television talent show, American Idol, although he was eliminated from the competition on April 19, 2006, finishing in seventh place. After his high school graduation, Ace Young opened for Brian McKnight and... read full bio

Having worked with noted comedians such as Sinbad, Damon Wayans and Martin Lawrence, Adele was featured in the film Players Club, and her television credits include The Steve Harvey Show, Tracey Takes On, Moesha, Martin, Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam, and Showtime at the Apollo. Givens is also a Grand Prize-winner of the Crown Royal Comedy Competition.... read full bio

Adrian Belew is simply one of the most innovative electric guitarists of all time. His guitar sound is actually his own, instantly recognizable as only he can play it. He is one of the true creators of the palette of electric guitar sounds that define and continue to inspire two generations of guitar players. Spending time in bands with Frank... read full bio

No musician has had a more profound effect on the orchestral approach to small group jazz configurations than the celebrated pianist-composer Ahmad Jamal. While a tremendously wide listening audience continues to be drawn to his irresistibly appealing sound, it is fellow musicians that seem to hold Mr. Jamal in highest regard. Perhaps his status as a major exponent of jazz... read full bio

With a diverse culinary background and a passion for sharing her knowledge with food enthusiasts, cooking expert Aida Mollenkamp will prepare delicious dishes while providing answers to questions submitted by Food Network viewers in her new interactive cooking show, Ask Aida. From recipe and ingredient issues to advice on kitchen machinery and tools, Aida can even offer guidance for impromptu... read full bio

As an athlete, she holds world records in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash and long jump. Off the track, she was one of three nationally chosen high school students to receive full scholarships awarded by the U.S. Department Defense due to academic performance and interviews. In 1998, she graduated from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, a dean's list major... read full bio

Al Di Meola holds the most prestigious guitar awards (of any guitarist in the world) from the highest rated guitar poll in the world, Guitar Player Magazine. He has been known throughout the world for the past two and a half decades as one of the most prominent virtuosos in the contemporary instrumental jazz field.... read full bio

Al Joyner is an American former athlete, who was Olympic gold medalist in the triple jump.With a leap of 17.26 m (56'-7.5), he became the first American in 80 years to win a gold medal in this event. Al was also honored with the 1984 Jim Thorpe Award, given annually to the top American male in the field events. He... read full bio

Al Kaline is a former Major League Baseball right fielder. He is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Kaline played his entire 22-year baseball career with the Detroit Tigers. Kaline still works for the Tigers as a front office official. Because of his lengthy career and longtime association with the Tigers organization, Kaline's nickname is Mr. Tiger." For... read full bio

Albert Lee Toon, Jr. is a former professional American football player. He was selected by the New York Jets in the 1st round (10th overall) of the 1985 NFL Draft. A three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver who played his entire NFLcareer with the Jets from 1985 to 1992, Toon retired at the age of 29 in 1992 as a result... read full bio

Professor Alain Enthoven is widely published in the fields of the economics, organization, management and public policy of health care. In his research, Alain Enthoven studies the causes of unsustainable growth in national health expenditures and the costs of health insurance, and possible strategies for moderating this growth while improving quality of care. His recent work is focused... read full bio

As an astronaut and the fourth person to walk on the moon, Alan Bean is dedicated to inspiring people to be the best they can be, so their family can be the best it can be, and their company can be the best it can be. Captain Bean is the author of several books, including Apollo : An Eyewitness Account... read full bio

It happens to everyone. You establish a goal, but fall short of achieving it. You try again, but a competing priority suddenly requires you to shift your focus, or your resources. Then, you finally succeed, only to be blindsided by the unexpected. Alan Hobson faced all of these situations on his three expeditions to Mt. Everest and while climbing back... read full bio