Ben established the Ben Curtis Golf Academy at The Country Club of Hudson in Hudson, Ohio, following his retirement from the PGA Tour. Teaching kids and developing the next generation of golfers has become his new passion. In keeping with his love of wine, he developed a chardonnay under his own label, Fairway & Vines, and a red mix, the... read full bio
Scott Hoch is an American golfer, who represented his country in the Ryder Cup in 1997 and 2002. He has won several prestigious tournaments, including the Western Open, the Ford Championship at Doral, the Heineken Dutch Open and the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. He also won the Vardon Trophy for lowest scoring average in 1986. He has featured in the... read full bio
Lorena Ochoa, a Mexican golfer who plays on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour and has been named the top female golfer in the world, was born in Guadalajara and is regarded as one of the greatest Mexican golfers of all time. Ochoa became the top-ranked golfer in the world, surpassing Annika Sorenstam. Ochoa won the Women's British Open by a margin of... read full bio
Edwards would distribute business cards bearing that saying while he was a substitute teacher and pursued his racing career. His tenacious work paid off, as he was recruited by Roush Fenway Racing and went on to win 72 races in the NASCAR national series, most of which were celebrated with a backflip. Edwards secured full-time positions in the Cup and Xfinity... read full bio
Perlman received ten Emmy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She won the Emmy four times, in 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1989. In 1986, Perlman starred in an episode of Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories (TV series) titled The Wedding Ring", (also starring DeVito) in which she plays a murderous black widow. Perlman starred in the made-for-TV-movie,... read full bio
Former US Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille had a stellar career. He is also an outstanding author and well-known leadership expert. With a distinguished military career and a comprehensive understanding of efficient people management, he has established himself as a reliable counsel for businesses looking to find, develop, and keep top talent. Sarraille has committed himself to assisting businesses in fostering mental... read full bio
Anthony Clark is a small-town Southern boy who went to college in Boston, Massachusetts, and tinged his down-home humor with an urban edge to become a successful stand-up comedian. After appearing in New York at such famed spots as Catch a Rising Star, The Improv and Caroline's, he was slotted by MTV into a 5 Funny Guys" special. Appearances... read full bio
Award-winning actor BD Wong is one of America’s most versatile performers, appearing in everything from one-man shows to multi-million dollar blockbusters. Known to many as Dr. George Huang on Law and Order: SVU, a part he played for well over a decade, BD has lit up the Broadway stage and the silver screen as well, from M. Butterfly to Father... read full bio
Most news stories about child stars of 80s read as cautionary tales about fames pitfalls. Rick (perhaps better known to some of our readers as Ricky) Schroders story is certainly an exception. The star of Silver Spoons has worked consistently in film and television for thirty years, including a three-season stint as Detective Danny Sorenson on NYPD Blue. At the... read full bio
Matt Forte is a former American football running back who has played in the NFL. Forte was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was named St. Tammany Parish Player of the Year, District 5-5A Offensive MVP and earned All-Metro selection accolades. He went on to play college football at... read full bio
Broadways smash comedy, Defending the Caveman, created and written by Rob Becker, is a humorous exploration of the differences between men and women and how those differences make us misunderstand each other. The one-person show has played to sold-out audiences across the USA and Canada. The show became the longest running solo play in Broadway history, with over 700 performances... read full bio
The recipient of the coveted Academy of Country Musics Video of the Year award (2003), Raye has been honing his musical skills since childhood, appearing on the stage with his singer-mother, who performed with Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley. Hit songs What the Heart Wants,"" ""Love, Me,"" ""Bible and a Bus Ticket Home,"" ""In This Life,"" ""Gift,"" ""On... read full bio
Toad the Wet Sprocket (Glen Phillips on lead vocals and guitar, Dean Dinning on bass and vocals, Todd Nichols on lead guitar and vocals, and Randy Guss on the drums) share in the kind of musical chemistry that can only come from meeting in high school and writing, recording and touring on albums over the course of those nearly thirty... read full bio
When Pablo Francisco unleashes his creative combustion his audience is jolted into boisterous laughter and applause. It is not uncommon to sense the anticipation of Pablo's audience as his fans await their favorite impressions. Those who experience Pablo's show for the first time find themselves captivated by his brilliant off-the-wall sound effects and uniquely animated delivery. His natural ability to... read full bio
Lee Ritenour was born in Los Angeles, California. He played his first session when he was sixteen years old with the Mamas and the Papas. Nicknamed Captain Fingers, he (along with Larry Carlton) was a sought-after session guitarist by the time he was in his twenties. He is noted for playing his red Gibson ES-335 and his Gibson L5 guitars.... read full bio
Pop singer and actor Jesse McCartney was a child performer dynamo, singing on Broadway and landing an acting gig on All My Children before even joining his first boy band, a feat that came at the age of 12. Teen pop stars Dream Street scored a Platinum album with their self-titled debut, before McCartney spun off on his solo career,... read full bio
A contemporary genius of passionate harmony and soothing romance, Gino Vannelli’s musical desires stemmed from his love of classical ballads. With innovative harmonies, Vannelli’s albums contained of an assortment of sound material, from experimental synthesizer arrangements, jazz modified tunes, live orchestral pieces, to contemporary R&B enthused songs. The Canadian singer, songwriter, musician and composer, has continuously throughout his career explored... read full bio
Living legends grace the stage in Forever Blowin’ Bubbles featuring stars of the Lawrence Welk Show. You won’t want to miss the unforgettable cabaret-style performance. Backed by a nine-piece orchestra, television stars Joe Feeney, Ava Barber, Tanya Welk, Jack Imel, Dick Dale, Bob Ralston, Clay and Sally Hart, Ken Delo, Gail Farell and Mary Lou Metzger gather to perform in... read full bio
An overnight sensation after his victory on Star Search, Billy Dean shot like a comet from a childhood marked by poverty and struggle in Florida to the height of celebrity. Billy Dean's journey runs against the currents that flow through his business -- yet it's brought him closer than most artists ever get to the heart of country music. He... read full bio
The band Squirrel Nut Zippers features original and founding members Jimbo Mathis and Chris Phillips. Their live show includes a performance with their original animated video for the song The Ghost of Stephen Foster", created by the same company that animated the Simpsons. The band still rejoices at the difficulty people have pigeonholing their unmistakable sound. A perpetually evolving, hybrid-stew... read full bio
