Roland Emmerich was a celebrated director of small-budget science fiction films when he teamed up with American actor/producer Dean Devlin to make the high-kicking Jean-Claude Van Damme film Universal Soldier. The movie was a box-office success, and Emmerich followed it up with the interstellar action flick Stargate, a surprise hit that spawned a television series. His sci-fi blockbusters Independence Day... read full bio
Ryan Lochte has left an enduring impact in the world of Olympic sports that goes beyond his swimming accomplishments thanks to his unwavering commitment to perfection. Ryan competed in four Olympic Games: Rio de Janeiro, Beijing, London, and Athens. His unrelenting spirit and determination are demonstrated by his commitment to representing his country on the international front. His accomplishment of... read full bio
Bobby Rahal is an International and National Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee, for his nearly 20-year professional racing career and management roles post retirement. Throughout his career, he accrued 24 wins, 88 podium spots, and 16 Poles (front spot of starting lineup). He raced primarily with Champ Car and Formula One, but also competed in one NASCAR Race. He has... read full bio
The only fighter to win eleven world titles in six different weight classes, and as CEO of Golden Boy Promotions the first Hispanic to own a national boxing promotional firm, Oscar de la Hoya is one of the most charismatic and beloved figures in the history of the sport. From the podium he recounts the thrilling story of his journey... read full bio
At first glance, you would not suspect Roy Jones, Jr. to be the superb melding of talent, personality, and charisma that he is. The quiet, even pensive individual, is a world-renowned boxing superstar…professional basketball player…musical producer and performer…entertainer…actor…and all-around nice guy. Cited as the best ‘Pound for Pound’ fighter in the world, Jones is the undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion of... read full bio
Darren The Human Beat Box" Robinson, Mark "Prince Markie Dee" Morales, and Damon "Kool Rock-ski" Wimbley all grew up rapping in the same neighborhood. Robinson's family could not afford a drum set, so Darren perfected a technique of making percussion like sounds with his mouth -- hence the birth of his nickname The Human Beat Box. The group, then known... read full bio
Tim Flannery is the chief councilor of the Australian Climate Council and a well-known scientist, explorer, and conservationist. He was the head commissioner of the Climate Commission under the Rudd administration and played a significant role in shaping Australian climate policy. Flannery is the author of The Weather Makers: The History and Future Impact of Climate Change (2005). He has... read full bio
Brian Littrell is most known as a member the ultra popular boy band The Backstreet Boys. He reached heartthrob status in the mid to late ‘90s during the band’s peek. The band released four majorly successful albums before the boy band movement began to give way. Littrell then turned his attention to producing Christian music – a dream he’d always... read full bio
Pierre serves as chairman of eBay, a trustee of Tufts University, Santa Fe Institute and Punahou School; and as a commissioner for President Barack Obamas Commission on White House Fellowships. Pierre is also CEO and publisher of Honolulu Civil Beat, a local news service in Hawaii that encourages greater civic participation through media. He lives in Honolulu, Hawaii, with his... read full bio
Georges St-Pierre, a retired French-Canadian MMA fighter, is largely recognized as one of the sport's finest competitors. St-Pierre has left an indelible impression on the world of MMA with an amazing record of 25 career wins, including 8 by knockout, and only 2 losses. During his remarkable career, St-Pierre rose to prominence after appearing on SpikeTV's Ultimate Fighter 4: The Comeback.... read full bio
Chauncey Billups is a retired American professional basketball player, renowned for his illustrious career in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Born in Denver, Colorado, he played for the University of Colorado, where he established himself as a star athlete. He was selected by the Boston Celtics as the third overall pick in the 1997 NBA draft. During his 17-year career in... read full bio
After the San Diego Rockets moved to Houston, Tomjanovich was taken by them with the second overall choice in the NBA Draft. He would play his whole NBA career for the Houston Rockets. Despite being a superb player, Tomjanovich is most remembered for a regrettable occurrence that was not his fault. Tomjanovich was sidelined for five months after Los Angeles Lakers... read full bio
Retired NBA player Daniel Majerle, often known as his nickname “Thunder Dan,” played in the NBA for 14 years, and during his career, he played with the Phoenix Suns, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Miami Heat. He played positions as a shooting guard and a small forward. His impressive slam-dunking abilities are what earned him the moniker “Thunder Dan.” He... read full bio
After retiring from professional basketball, Reggie Theus moved on in his career to coaching. However, in his basketball career he played both college and professional. He played three seasons with the Runnin’ Rebels at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and he racked up an impressive 1,177 career points in a mere 91 college games. He went on to... read full bio
Doug Collins covers men's basketball for the Olympic Games as an analyst. Collins began his career with the NBC Sports Group as an NBA game analyst, assisting play-by-play commentator Bob Costas and then Marv Albert. He worked as an NBA studio analyst for ABC and ESPN after spending 11 years as an NBA analyst for Turner Broadcasting. After being selected first overall... read full bio
Former NBA All Star Charles Oakley played for the Houston Rockets, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, and Washington Wizards. Because of his tenacity and intensity on the court, he routinely ranks among the NBA's greatest rebounders as a power forward and is a fan favorite. His aspirations, which now include cooking and serving people, have been sustained by this... read full bio
The multi-talented Haylie Duff is an American actress, singer/songwriter/producer/food blogger and older sister of actress and singer/songwriter Hilary Duff. Haylie is best known for her role of Sandy Jameson in the television show 7th Heaven, the made-for-TV movie Love Takes Wing, and also as Summer Wheatley in Napoleon Dynamite. She has appeared in over 20 different films and over 20... read full bio
The system that sends funny individuals to Saturday Night Live produced Cecily Strong. The hilarious beauty returned to her native Illinois after receiving a BFA in theatre from CalArts and started training at the renowned Second City Conservatory in Chicago, which has produced numerous SNL alumni over the years. In 2012, she was added to the SNL cast. She served... read full bio
Erin Michelle Würthrich, known by her stage name Ryn Weaver, is an American pop singer hailing from North County San Diego. Despite her roots in California, she pursued her passion for acting and studied at the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts at NYU. However, her love for music was too strong and she eventually left school to pursue a... read full bio
Masters of Illusion Live! is the touring magic show based on the World Magic Award-winning TV series. Consisting of eye-popping illusionists, daring escape and quick change artists, exotic animals and beautiful dancers – all LIVE! This theatrical experience is totally live with no camera tricks or computer graphics. Audience members will become part of the act as they are called... read full bio
