Rachel Ray was recruited by Cowan & Lobel, a large gourmet market in Albany, to be its food buyer. Rachel Ray turned the job into dual positions as food buyer and chef. As a way to increase grocery sales during the holidays, Rachel Ray began a series of cooking classes. The 30 Minute Meals classes became so popular that the... read full bio

Mixing memoir, a wellness program, and inspirational advice, Randy Jackson's latest book, "Body with Soul," is a motivational plan for taking control of your health. Randy's struggles with his health and weight have been well-documented; he has tried every diet, spent countless hours in gyms, and even had gastric bypass surgery in 2003. The regimen here is user-friendly and promises... read full bio

As the lead singer of the legendary group Alabama, Randy Owen would appear to have seen and done it all - 73 million albums sold, countless miles on the road touring, a warehouse full of awards and a coveted spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Yet this singer / songwriter / entertainer / rancher is embarking on a... read full bio

When the Randy Rogers Band's debuted as the most-downloaded country album on iTunes, plenty of the industry insiders on Music Row were left scratching their heads: Who are these guys? The Nashville elite may not have known about the five-piece band, but much of America already did. Rolling Stone magazine ranked them alongside such artists as U2 and the Stones... read full bio

During his first decade of stardom, Randy Travis sold more than 20 million records, placed 25 brilliant singles in the top-10 and paved the way for Garth Brooks, Clint Black, Alan Jackson and the rest of his multi-Platinum contemporaries. As country music moves into the new millennium, Randy is ready to lead the way for DreamWorks. Randy's hits include ���Look... read full bio

With one of the most recognizable faces on television today, it's easy to think that Regis Philbin has always enjoyed the success he does now. Not so. He started in the industry with no experience and no contacts, paying his dues through hard work and trial and error, never losing sight of his goals. From his early days... read full bio

America's Beautiful Voice", soprano Renée Fleming has a devoted international following wherever she appears, whether on the operatic stage, in concert or recital, on television, radio or on disc. 1999 brought a Grammy Award for her Decca recording, The Beautiful Voice which follows honours from Musical America (1997 Vocalist of the Year) and L'Academie du Disque Lyrique (1996, inaugural... read full bio

Richard Petty is a former NASCAR driver who raced in the Strictly Stock/Grand National Era and the NASCAR Winston Cup Series. The King", as he is nicknamed, is most well-known for winning the NASCAR Championship seven times, winning a record 200 races during his career, winning the Daytona 500 a record seven times, and winning a record 27 races (ten... read full bio

Rob Becker's Defending the Caveman, created and written by Rob Becker, is a humorous exploration of the differences between men and women and how those differences make us misunderstand each other. The one-person show has played to sold-out audiences across the USA and Canada. The show became the longest running solo play in Broadway history with over 700 performances before... read full bio

Rob Lowe came to prominence after appearing in films such as The Outsiders, Wayne's World and St. Elmo's Fire. Lowe is also known for his role as Sam Seaborn on The West Wing and as Senator Robert McCallister on Brothers & Sisters. Lowe had a supporting role in the 2009 movie The Invention of Lying and a leading role in... read full bio

Rodrigo y Gabriela are a Mexican musical duo who specialize in playing fast, rhythmic acoustic guitars. The duo's members are Rodrigo Sanchez, lead guitar, and Gabriela Quintero, rhythm guitar. The musicians gained a reputation by playing in the pubs and bars of Dublin, Republic of Ireland, and despite their unusual style, gained a cult following. Reviewing one of their gigs,... read full bio