Mario Cantone is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor, with numerous appearances on Comedy Central, including Chappelle's Show. He also played Anthony Marentino on Sex and the City. His unique style is fast-paced and energetic, with much of the humor coming from his impersonations of various characters ranging from his family members, to celebrities, to stereotypes. He hosted a children's... read full bio
Professor of Economics Roland G. Fryer, Jr. teaches at Harvard University. Fryer's work helps create more successful government policies by integrating economic theory, empirical data, and randomized experiments. His research on race, inequality, and education has received a lot of attention from the media and in testimony before Congress. Professor Fryer received the John Bates Clark Medal, which is granted... read full bio
Sean Elliott is a retired American professional basketball player who starred at small forward in both the college and professional ranks. He attended the University of Arizona, where he had a standout career as a two-time All-American, winner of the 1989 John R. Wooden Award, the 1989 Adolph Rupp Trophy, the 1989 NABC Player of the Year, 1989 AP Player... read full bio
Jesse Metcalfe played Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald in the NBC soap opera Passions for five years. He made two guest appearances on the WB Network TV series Smallville as vindictive Van McNulty. Metcalfe then returned to television as the teenage gardener John Rowland on the popular ABC TV drama Desperate Housewives, where his character has a secret relationship with housewife Gabrielle Solis,... read full bio
Beyond their exceptional musicianship and stage presence, these guys write great pop songs. Zach and Cameron had been friends since middle school, but the makings of Allstar Weekend didnt begin until Nathan met Zach in high school; they saw in each other kindred musical spirits, and began a string of garage bands. Not long after, first Cameron, then Michael came... read full bio
Ukonwa Ojo is the senior vice president and global chief marketing officer for MAC Cosmetics, the number 1 makeup brand in the world. Ojo has previously earned her B.S. in Business Administration from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and has also earned her M.B.A. in finance, marketing and international business from Kellogg School of Management. She began her career working as... read full bio
" Peter, Bjorn and John is a musical trio from Stockholm, Sweden. Made up of members Peter Moren on vocals, guitar, and harmonica; Bjorn Yttling on vocals, bass, and keyboards; and John Eriksson on drums, percussion, and vocals. The band is influenced by the sounds of classic ’60s baroque pop, power pop, and new wave. The band gained lots of... read full bio
Stephen Andrew Lynch is a stand-up comedian, musician and Tony Award-nominated actor who is known for his songs mocking daily life and popular cultures, as well as his raunchy comic lyrics. Lynch has released three studio albums and three live albums, along with a live DVD. He has appeared in two Comedy Central Presents specials and starred in the Broadway... read full bio
Staying busy is not a problem for Bill Bellamy, whose flourishing career encompasses the worlds of feature film, television, comedy and more. Bellamy had the unique opportunity of hosting MTV JAMZ, where he was able to cleverly blend an eclectic mix of street culture, locker room observations and a myriad of experiences, placing him well ahead of the new generation... read full bio
The most notable event that led to the formation of Sublime with Rome was the untimely death of Sublime's lead singer Bradley Nowell. Former members of the band Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh, together with former member Rome, founded Sublime after the passing of Nowell. Rome was a reference to the band's newest vocalist, Rome Ramirez, who came on board... read full bio
A Grammy Award-winning Grand Ole Opry Member, Pam Tillis has a long list of accomplishments beginning with the CMA Horizon Award. The CMA later bestowed to her other awards including "Video of The Year" and "Female Vocalist of the Year". Five of her albums have been certified either Gold or Platinum, selling an impressive five million copies including her Gold... read full bio
Larry Miller is an American comedian, actor, podcaster and columnist. Larry began his career with a memorable cameo in the film “Pretty Woman”, and has since gone on to entertain audiences with some of the most unforgettable roles in films and television shows such as; The Nutty Professor I & II, 10 Things I Hate About You, Bee Movie, Seinfeld,... read full bio
The group Next, debuted their album Rated Next and six short months later their song “Too Close” began to peak at No.1 spots on both Billboard’s Hot 100 and R&B Singles Chart. The band was composed of brothers Terry and Raphael Brown and close friend RL Huggar. The band formed because of the Brown’s family uncle who was a local... read full bio
"Gomez is an English indie rock band. Their first album, Bring It On, won the Mercury Music Prize. The genesis of Gomez was the meeting of four friends from Southport. Guitarist and vocalist Ian Ball and drummer Olly Peacock had previously played together in a local heavy metal band called Severed. They joined with guitarist / vocalist / keyboardist Tom... read full bio
The reigning merchant of Soul Jazz, Richard Elliot invites loyal fans and newcomers alike to celebrate 25 years since the release of his debut album Trolltown. Where’s the party Where else—In the Zone, a grooving, funked up, horn-splashed collection that finds the energized-as-ever tenor saxophonist paying homage to the pioneering instrumental artists of his formative years (‘70s-early ‘80s) whose brilliance... read full bio
Brooklyn-born Lainie Kazan is an entertainer who has excelled as an actress and a singer. Long known as a sexy, sultry and outspoken nightclub chanteuse, Kazan switched gears several years ago and is now concentrating on acting. Today she moves easily from singing for sold out concert dates and showrooms to acting in roles for both the big screen and... read full bio
iLuminate first received national attention when competing on the sixth season of America’s Got Talent. iLuminate wowed audiences by performing dance routines in revolutionary light suits. iLuminate was founded by Columbia University graduate, Miral Kotb who also created the iLuminate software along with its signature light suits. iLuminate technology has been used by Grammy winning artists including Chris Brown, The... read full bio
Polo Urias is a norteno singer and bajo sexton player from Ojinago, Chihuahua Mexico. He was previously the lead vocalist for Los Rieleros del Norte, until he established his own band called Polo Urias y su Maquina Nortena. His band is very popular on regional Mexican radio in both the United States and Mexico. Urias’ biggest singles include Veinte Anos,... read full bio
If you ask Jana Kramer to describe her life in this very moment she would say, dreams really do come true. The singer/songwriter/actress has already had success with four songs that were featured on The CWs hit series One Tree Hill, where she played the firecracker actress, Alex Dupre. Jana is no stranger to the bright lights with her impressive... read full bio
Leading Without Authority, Competing in the New World of Work, Never Eat Alone, and his most recent book, Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship, are written by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Keith Ferrazzi. Keith is a highly recognized executive team coach with international recognition. He is in the vanguard of revolutionary leadership, having coached Fortune... read full bio
