"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
Actress, television host Kelly Ripa acquired her first major acting job as Hayley Vaughan on the soap opera All My Children. Ripa was selected to work alongside Regis Philbin for the long-running talk show Live with Regis and Kelly, replacing Kathie Lee Gifford. Ripa's endearing personality and upbeat sense of humor proved to be the ideal foil for Philbin's curmudgeonly... read full bio
Critically acclaimed chef, restaurateur, award-winning author, and television personality, Mario Batali is arguably one of the most recognized and respected chefs working in America today. Together with his business partner Joe Bastianich, the duo have created an uber- successful restaurant and culinary empire in New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Singapore. Among his many accolades, Mario was named ""Man... read full bio
Emeril Lagasse is the chef/proprietor of four New Orleans restaurants: Emeril's New Orleans, Emeril's Delmonico, Meril, and NOLA (an acronym for New Orleans, Louisiana), as well as several others throughout Orlando, Las Vegas, Charlotte, NC, and Bethlehem, PA. Chef Emeril is also a national television personality, having hosted Television Food Network's highest-rated program, The Essence of Emeril. He has become... read full bio
The office for Ted Turner has asked that CTI not list them, give out pricing, information or availability. If you are interested in this celebrity only, please contact CTI directly and we can let you know the process needed to confirm a date with them.
Spike Lee is an award-winning writer, director, actor, producer and author who revolutionized the role of Black talent in cinema. Widely regarded as a premiere African-American filmmaker, Lee is a forerunner in the do it yourself school of independent film. He is the founder of the production company 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, which has produced over 35 films... read full bio
The office for Mikhail Baryshnikov has asked that CTI not list them, give out pricing, information or availability. If you are interested in this celebrity only, please contact CTI directly and we can let you know the process needed to confirm a date with them.
Priscilla Presley is an actress and businesswoman. She is the ex-wife of the tremendously famous entertainer Elvis Presley, and the mother of singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley. Priscilla is the founder of Elvis Presley Enterprises, where she served as chairman of the board from 1982 to 1998, helping to turn Graceland into a multi-million dollar tourist attraction. As an actress, Priscilla... read full bio
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Chef Robert Irvine has a professional culinary career that spans more than two decades. This top-notch chef has baked, grilled, boiled and broiled his way through Europe, the Far East, the Caribbean and the Americas, in hotels and on the high seas. Chef Robert uses his skills and experiences to be the voice on the Food Network as host of... read full bio
Eckhart Tolle is the author of The Power of Now and A New Earth. The Power of Now reached the New York Times Best Seller lists. The Power of Now appeared on the list for the 10 best selling Paperback Advice books. His third book, A New Earth, assumed the number one position on the New York Times Best Seller... read full bio
RuPaul skyrocketed to international fame with the release of the CD, ""SUPERMODEL OF THE WORLD,"" which was followed by roles in several movies (The Brady Bunch, To Wong Foo..., But, I'm a Cheerleader), The RuPaul Show on VH1, a wax portrait at MADAME TUSSAUDS' MUSEUM in Times Square, and many high profile endorsement deals, including a beauty contract with MAC... read full bio
Beginning her career as a dancer, Goldie Hawn is now an Academy Award-winning actress, producer, director, best-selling author, and children's advocate. Since starting her acting career, she has starred in more than 30 films, including Sugarland Express, Death Becomes Her, Overboard, Private Benjamin, Everyone Says I Love You and The First Wives Club. Aside from acting she is also the... read full bio
Ron Finly grew up in South Los Angeles, Ron Finley set out to plant vegetables off the curbside dirt strips next to his home. Quietly, carefully, and tenderly he started a revolution within the City of Los Angeles. Ron started petitioning with fellow green activists, demanding the right to garden and grow food in their neighborhoods. More than being a... read full bio
Ivanka Trump joined The Trump Organization in 2005 as a member of the development team. She is currently involved in over 30 national and international real estate projects. An accomplished speaker and jet-setting world traveler, Trump makes appearances on behalf of the Trump Organization. She is also managing the development of new Trump buildings worldwide. Prior to joining The Trump... read full bio
The Property Brothers, Jonathan Scott and Drew Scott, are HGTV reality stars who buy properties in need of work, and turn them into dream homes. Drew is a real estate guru who searches for neglected houses and negotiates the purchases. His brother Jonathan is a licensed contractor who renovates the houses. Together, they founded Scott Real Estate, with locations in... read full bio
Spike Jonze is an American director, producer, screenwriter and actor. His impressive body of work includes music videos, commercials, film and television. He is best known for his collaborations with writer Charlie Kaufman, on Being John Malkovich and Adaptation. Spike Jonze co-wrote and directed the highly acclaimed film, Where the Wild Things Are. Jonze is well known also for his... read full bio
Fashion Icon Heidi Klum is the Emmy-award winning host and executive producer of the Emmy-nominated reality competition show Project Runway. The former Victoria’s Secret model represented the brand for over ten years and became internationally known for her cover appearances in multiple Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Editions. Additionally, she has been featured in Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, InStyle, and... read full bio
Director M. Night Shyamalan is know for creating films with contemporary supernatural plots. His most notable works include the supernatural thriller The Sixth Sense, the superhero drama thriller Unbreakable, the science fiction thriller Signs, the psychological thriller The Village, the fantasy thriller Lady in the Water, the natural thriller The Happening, the fantasy adventure The Last Airbender, the sci-fi action-adventure... read full bio
Neil Gaiman is an award-winning author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre, and films. His most celebrated works include the comic book series The Sandman and novels Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book. Recognized as one of the creators of modern comics, as well as an author whose work spans genres and extends to... read full bio
