Above & Beyond are a British trance music group formed in 2000 and consists of the members Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness, and Paavo Siljam?_ki. The trio is popular in the electronic dance music scene for their forward-thinking productions and collaborations with famous vocalists. They manage their own record label, Anjunabeats and they host their own weekly radio show, Trance Around... read full bio

Nobel prize winner. As the nation's 45th Vice President of the United States, the Democratic presidential candidate in 2000, elected member of both houses of the United States Congress, a Vietnam veteran and working journalist, Al Gore has had a remarkable career. During his eight years as Vice President, Al Gore was integral to the creation of Americas longest period... read full bio

Alan Alda has recently had the distinction of being nominated for an Oscar, a Tony, and an Emmy - as well as publishing a bestselling book - all in the same year. His memoir, entitled Never Have Your Dog Stuffed, and Other Things I've Learned, became a New York Times bestseller. His newest bestseller, Things I Overheard While Talking to... read full bio

The mere mention of JEOPARDY! instantly conjures images of host Alex Trebek, skillfully guiding contestants through television's most dynamic and intellectually challenging game show. Under Trebek's deft stewardship, JEOPARDY! has reigned as the #1 quiz show on television and is universally recognized as wholesome entertainment programming for the entire family, with an emphasis on rewarding those who study and master... read full bio

Amy Poehler rose to fame on Saturday Night Live, where she was known for her impressions of Sharon Osbourne, Kelly Ripa, Madonna, Avril Lavigne, Nancy Grace, Michael Jackson and most famously, Hillary Clinton. She was promoted from featured player to full cast member during her first season on SNL, and is only the third person (the first two were Harry... read full bio

Being diagnosed with Crohn's Disease didn't stop her realizing an ambition to be a dancer, and soon she was a regular on Club MTV and appearing in videos with rappers Salt-n-Pepa. After showcasing that throaty, soulful voice on the MTV talent show The Cut in 1999, she signed to Epic and released her debut album 'Not That Kind' a year... read full bio

André Watts is a classical pianist and professor at the Jacobs School of Music of Indiana University. He has had a successful career in the music industry and won a Grammy Award for Best New Classical Artist in 1964.... read full bio

Ann-Margret became famous for her starring roles in Bye, Bye Birdie, Viva Las Vegas, The Cincinnati Kid, Carnal Knowledge, and Tommy. Her later career includes character roles in Grumpy Old Men, Any Given Sunday, The Santa Clause 3, and The Break-Up. She has won five Golden Globe Awards and been nominated for two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a Screen... read full bio

Chef, author, and raconteur Anthony Bourdain is best known for traveling the globe on his stomach, daringly consuming some of the world's most exotic dishes on his hit TV shows Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations and The Layover. Somewhat notoriously, he has established himself as a professional gadfly, b̻te noir, advocate, social critic, and pork enthusiast, recognized for his caustic sense... read full bio

With their cathedrals of sound, this Montreal collective built a fiercely loyal fan base in the 2000s, a following that counted rock heroes like David Byrne and David Bowie as members. The band's sound - a mix of slashed strings, blaring brass, pounded percussion, and Win Butler's spooked croon - was smart and dramatic enough to earn Springsteen comparisons, and... read full bio

Asia's debut album exploded onto the music scene in March 1982 with several Top 10 singles and sales exceeding 7 million copies. This "supergroup", featuring bassist/vocalist John Wetton, drummer Carl Palmer, keyboardist Geoff Downes, and guitarist Steve Howe, was the logical successor to their collective bands of the 70s - Yes, ELP, King Crimson, and The Buggles. The group... read full bio

Originally from South Carolina, Aziz Ansari is a standup comedian based in New York City. Rolling Stone recently included him in their annual Hot List" as their choice for the "Hot Standup." New York Magazine also included him in the list of the "10 Funniest People You've Never Heard of." In 2006, he won the Jury Award for Best Standup... read full bio

Three time Emmy Winner, Beau Bridges is an acclaimed actor who has portrayed a myriad of characters during his successful career spanning more than three decades. Part of a preeminent Hollywood acting dynasty, Beau Bridges started at a young age and has worked virtually non-stop in his profession ever since. Beau Bridges has appeared on more than 80 television shows,... read full bio

Ben Affleck became known in the mid 1990s after his involvement in the film Mallrats, and later played the lead role in Chasing Amy. Affleck has since become an Academy Award winner for his screenplay in Good Will Hunting. He has established himself as a Hollywood leading man, having starred in several big budget films. Ben Affleck married Jennifer Garner... read full bio

Ben Stein is an American actor, writer, lawyer, and commentator on political and economic issues. Ben Stein attained early success as a speechwriter for American presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Later Ben Stein entered the entertainment field and became an actor, comedian, and Emmy Award-winning game show host. Ben Stein has frequently written commentaries on economic, political, and social... read full bio

Benicio del Toro is a Puerto Rican actor and film producer. His awards include the Academy Award, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award and British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award. He is known for his roles as Fred Fenster in The Usual Suspects, Javier Rodríguez in Traffic (his Oscar-winning role), Jack 'Jackie Boy' Rafferty in Sin... read full bio

Bill Cosby is, by any standards, one of the most influential stars in America today. Whether it is through concert appearances or recordings, television or films, commercials or education, Bill Cosby has the ability to touch people's lives. Bill Cosby's humor often centers on the basic cornerstones of our existence, seeking to provide an insight into our roles as parents,... read full bio

Maher, a comedian, writer and television host, has spent the last 12 years entertaining audiences by bringing together public figures for discussion of current politics, first on "Politically Incorrect,' and now on "Real Time with Bill Maher.' Maher's irreverent style and ability to draw out hilarious and insightful comments from the panelists on his show have earned him and his... read full bio

As one of the first and most influential heavy metal bands of all time, Black Sabbath helped define the genre with releases such as quadruple-platinum Paranoid, released in 1970. They were ranked by MTV as the Greatest Metal Band" of all time, and placed second in VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, behind Led Zeppelin. They have sold... read full bio

Sir Bob Geldof is one of the most fascinating public figures of our time. He's both an astute business mogul and one of the greatest humanitarians the world has ever known. Geldof has created the Live Aid concerts, built a media empire (including the show Survivor), called urgent attention to the world's most vulnerable people, and been knighted by the... read full bio