After selling 500,000 copies of their first two albums (their self-titled debut and Potter's Field) and touring relentlessly, 12 Stones decided it was time for a break from the road. The band packed up their gear and headed back to Mississippi and Louisiana. And what did these guys do on their time off? Well, as singer Paul McCoy put it,... read full bio

No rap group has stirred more controversy or provoked more heated debate than the 2 Live Crew. The furor over the graphic sexual content of their X-rated party rhymes was a major catalyst in making rap music a flash point for controversy and an easily visible target for self-appointed moral guardians. Their album, As Nasty as They Wanna Be, sold... read full bio

As actors, writers, producers and WOMEN, our mission is to broaden awareness of the sexuality of, & increase positive images in the media for -- the aging female population, especially (but not exclusive to) women of color, who are the most under-represented. "HEROTIQUE-AAHH..." (90-minute theater production with music)-- A "sexistential comedy" celebrating the sexual vibrancy and viability of women over... read full bio

A.J. Croce recorded two CDs for Private Music: his self-titled debut, A.J. Croce," produced by T-Bone Burnett and John Simon, and "That's Me In The Bar." Croce's third release, "Fit To Serve," was recorded in Memphis, and produced by Jim Gaines, who had previously produced Van Morrison, Santana, and The Steve Miller Band. He then took a musical turn with... read full bio

A.J. JAMAL is one of comedy's hardest working comedians, having conquered internationally the territories of television, film, concerts, colleges and comedy clubs with his captivating style. A.J. Jamal's credits include Vibe TV," "Keenan" and "The Tonight Show." A.J. Jamal also served as host of his own show, the ACE Award nominated, "Comic Justice" which still airs on the Comedy Central... read full bio

Guitarists Greg Carmichael and Miles Gilderdale celebrate a remarkable two decades plus since 1987's Red Dust and Spanish Lace established the British ensemble as an ever evolving, powerhouse force in contemporary jazz. Their thousands of fans around the world may be feeling nostalgic, but the duo, while keeping their trademark acoustic guitar synergy front and center, is clearly committed to... read full bio

With a successful 12-year recording career in his native Australia under his belt, Adam Brand has made the move to America to share his music with country music fans here. "My music is a reflection of me and how I view the world," Adam says. "It's not only something I love "It's something I love to do." In 1999, Adam... read full bio

Adam Ferrara, the stand-up comedian and actor who Entertainment Weekly dubbed ���Hilarious,�۝ proudly played Chief Needles Nelson on the Emmy nominated FX drama Rescue Me. He also costarred alongside Kevin James in the hit movie Paul Blart: Mall Cop and in Definitely Maybe with Ryan Reynolds and Isla Fisher. Besides hosting the critically acclaimed BBC sensation, Top Gear US, airing... read full bio

Adam Trent is taking the magic world by storm, blending dancing and singing to own original pop music with innovative stage illusions, charming wit, and emotion to create an experience that is part magic show, part concert, and part stand up comedy. Though young, he already has a resume that many older professionals would envy. Not only is he one... read full bio

Alastair Ian Stewart, commonly known as Al Stewart is a British singer-songwriter and musician. He is best known for his 1976 single "Year of the Cat and its 1978 follow-up "Time Passages". Al Stewart was born in Glasgow, Scotland, September 5th, he emigrated to the United States in late 1977 and still lives in California. Al Stewart... read full bio

Alan Cedric Page is a jurist and former professional American football player. He graduated from Canton Central Catholic High School in 1963, received his B.A. in political science from the University of Notre Dame in 1967, and received his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1978. Justice Page is particularly notable for the fact that he is... read full bio

Albert Finney's first film appearance was a role in Tony Richardson's The Entertainer, which starred Laurence Olivier, but he made his breakthrough with his portrayal of a disillusioned factory worker in Karel Reisz's film version of Alan Sillitoe's Saturday Night and Sunday Morning. This led to a series of Angry Young Man" roles in kitchen sink dramas, before he starred... read full bio

Allen Garfield was a sports reporter and Golden Gloves boxer before becoming an actor. He studied acting at The Actors Studio in New York City, studying with both Lee Strasberg and Elia Kazan, and worked in stage before film. Garfield is a quirky and prolific actor who has appeared in over 100 films and television shows. He is known for... read full bio

Allen Klein is an award-winning professional keynote speaker and best-selling author who shows audiences worldwide how humor can help them deal with everyday trials and tribulations as well as triumphing over tragedy. Allen is the 2009 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Aplied and Therapeutic Humor. Klein's books have been published in eight different languages (English,... read full bio

An international headliner, Alonzo has performed comedy worldwide including Just For Laughs worldwide, and he's entertained the troops everywhere from Iraq to Greenland. His brand new one-hour comedy special, "Who's Paying Attention?" premiered on Showtime and he can be seen as a host of the new ITV show "Inside the Vault."� Introduced to America on NBC's "Last Comic Standing,"� Alonzo... read full bio

The life of Alvin Law could easily have become a tragic story but it didn't turn out that way. Born without arms, and given up by his birth family, Alvin, today, is a successful professional speaker, living proof that out of nothing, and with the right combination of Attitude, Learning, Value of self, Imagination and Never giving up, the impossible... read full bio

Amanda Borden is a retired American gymnast, who was one of the members of the gold medalist United States team in the 1996 Summer Olympics, the Magnificent 7. Borden was the team captain of the Magnificent Seven, with all six other members submitting her name in the vote, including the more experienced Shannon Miller. Her vivacious personality and encouraging presence... read full bio

In her first major television role, Frederica Brenneman played mob-connected uniformed officer Janice Licalsi on the police drama NYPD Blue. She was nominated for an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1994 and for Outstanding Guest Actress for her role. After leaving NYPD Blue, Brenneman appeared in a number of films, including Casper, Heat, Fear,... read full bio

Amy Webb is a professional disruptor (that's a good thing!). Called a secret weapon from the future, she knows how businesses are about to be disrupted by emerging technology well before anyone else does. Amy is CEO of Webbmedia Group, a digital strategy agency that studies disruptive technologies and consumer behavior. Her worldwide client base includes Fortune 100 and Global... read full bio

Ana Fabiano is a founding executive of Wines from Spain, a division of the Embassy of Spain in New York. In 1990, she created SANA Associates, a company dedicated exclusively to the education and promotion of Spanish wines and specialty products. Ana Fabiano has traveled extensively through the wine country of Spain, lectures frequently, and has appeared on the TV... read full bio