Being the author of a hit song is one thing, but sustaining that popularity is quite another. It's common to hear stories of bands being swallowed up and spat out by the music industry for not living up to the hype. This fear of failure, of not living up to the hype, can destroy artists and suffocate their creativity before... read full bio
Born Charles Jones, Jr. in Akron, Ohio, to composer/pianist Charles Jones Sr. and civil rights activist Blanche Jones from Birmingham, the composer Sir Charles Jones is a collaborator of the throwback and modern in his classic Southern style of R&B. Jones traveled the South on what was known as the "Chitlin' Circuit" as a background vocalist for composer Marvin Sease. Following... read full bio
SE SO NEON is an indie rock band from Korea. With a diverse range of musical inspirations ranging from blues and psychedelic rock to new wave and synth pop, they have experimented with their own brand of lo-fi and vintage sound. Following the release of their debut EP, SE SO NEON swiftly rose to prominence in Korea and took home the... read full bio
Actor Sean Teale, who was born in London, made his television debut as Nick Levan in the multi-award-winning drama "Skins" on E4. Numerous British actors, including Nicholas Hoult, Dev Patel, Kaya Scodelario, Jack O'Connell, and Daniel Kaluuya, had their careers launched by the ground-breaking drama. Since then, Teale has starred in some of the most popular TV shows on both... read full bio
Steven Levitan gives viewers a unique look at all that goes into making Modern Family such a popular series by taking them behind the scenes in an entertaining and engaging presentation. In addition to sharing anecdotes and never-before-seen footage, Levitan explains how a lot of what we see and enjoy on screen was inspired by his own life and the... read full bio
Rapper SahBabii, who was born in Atlanta and is well-known for his inventive wordplay, genre-bending style, and unabashedly unique approach, recently released his latest album, Saaheem. Fans have come to adore the project's playfulness and fantasy-laden inventiveness, which blend personal growth, musings on fame, and deep dives into his identity. It marks a turning point in his artistic path.... read full bio
Few stars are as prominent in the global Afrobeat music scene as SPINALL. Well-known for his trademark hat and contagious smile, SPINALL has woven a distinctive thread across the music industry that appeals to people in North America, Europe, and Africa. SPINALL, who was born and reared in Nigeria, developed a passion for music early on thanks to the variety of... read full bio
The idea of a "bedroom" guitarist is being redefined by pioneer Sophie Lloyd. Sophie, who received a First Class Honours BMus in Popular Music Performance from BIMM, is a gifted composer and competent performer. She went from creating material to gaining millions of fans and performing on some of the greatest venues in the world as guitarist for Machine Gun... read full bio
Steven Adler, the original drummer for Guns N' Roses, holds the dubious distinction of being the first member of the band to be fired by singer/leader Axl Rose. Born in Cleveland, Adler learned the instrument entirely on his own, drawing inspiration from hard rockers like Kiss and Aerosmith of the 1970s. After moving to the Los Angeles area, Adler became... read full bio
In the comedic series Doll & Em on Sky Atlantic, which starred his mother Emily Mortimer, Sam Nivola made his acting debut. On an episode of The Pursuit of Love, a British miniseries based on Nancy Mitford's book of the same name that their mother adapted for BBC One, he and his sister portrayed siblings. For the With/In anthology, which... read full bio
Sunil Gupta is the chair of Harvard Business School's General Management Program and the Edward W. Carter Professor of Business Administration. The executive program on Driving Digital Strategy has him as a co-chair as well. He has recently instructed senior managers in the Advanced Management Program and MBA students in an elective course on digital marketing strategy. He was the... read full bio
Soulive is a funk and jazz trio that was formed in Woodstock, New York. Drummer Alan Evans and his brother Neal, who plays the organ, invited Eric Krasno to play guitar for them. They have a modern style, played with retro instruments. The band toured for three years before they released their debut, Break Out, through Concord Music Group.... read full bio
Shane Dawson is an American YouTuber, comedian, actor, director, media personality, and musician. He is best known for his YouTube channel ‘Shane’ which holds over 21 million subscribers; he also has a second YouTube channel, ‘Shane Dawson TV’. Dawson is best known for his conspiracy theory videos and also posts sketch comedy videos where he would impersonate celebrities and play... read full bio
"NBA all-star now retired, Scottie Pippen was a professional basketball player who is most known for is time playing with the Chicago Bulls, and while he was with them, he won six NBA titles. He was also considered to be one of the most talented small forwards in the history of the sport. Though his position was small forward, he... read full bio
Sheila C. Johnson is CEO of Salamander Hospitality, LLC, overseeing a growing portfolio of luxury properties and lifestyle businesses. As president and managing partner of the WNBA's Washington Mystics and a partner in Lincoln Holdings, LLC, Johnson is the first African-American woman to have a stake in three professional sports teams. She is also a TV pioneer, having been a... read full bio
Stedman Graham is a source of constant inspiration; he is a versatile person who has significantly impacted society as a writer, speaker, and businessman. His experience serves as a monument to the strength of tenacity, fortitude, and unflinching dedication to one's own development. Stedman Graham is an outstanding novelist who has written works that have not only struck a chord with... read full bio
Susan Cain is a well-known speaker and author who made history by supporting introverts. Her best-selling book, "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking," has made her a well-known spokesperson for those who are frequently misunderstood in Western culture. This ground-breaking book illuminates the virtues of introverts by providing insights into their special traits and... read full bio
Shawn Wasabi is an American record producer and co-inventor of the Midi Fighter 64. He started producing music with a Midi Fighter 3D and posting them on YouTube, where he would gain millions of views within days. Since then, Wasabi has gained nearly 800 thousand subscribers on his YouTube channel. Some of his songs include, “Spicy Boyfriend”, “Otter Pop”, “Squeez”,... read full bio
Samaire Armstrong is best known for her appearances in films and television series like Abigail in Stay Alive, Anna in The O.C., Neil in Its a Boy Girl Thing, Emily in Entourage, Juliet Darling in Dirty Sexy Money, Summer in The Mentalist, and most recently as Elaine in Resurrection. She has also played guest roles in Freaks and Geeks, ER,... read full bio
Soleil Moon Frye first became known as the title character in the hit television sitcom Punky Brewster. Since then, she has appeared in numerous movies, directed a film and written a screenplay. Now, she is rapidly becoming known as a savvy businesswoman whose expertise in social media is in high demand by many of America's top companies and brands. Her... read full bio
