The Kooks are a British pop rock band, and their lineup consists of High Harris, Luke Pritchard, Alexis Nunez, and Peter Denton. They are best known for their pop style that is compared to a sixties British Invasion band; they cite bands and musicians such as Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones as being influential on their sound.... read full bio
Bob Marley's second son Stephen has never been far from music. Stephen released his first track as a part of Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers in 1979 when he was only six years old. ""We've been making music together since birth,"" Stephen said. ""Our first song was produced by our father, called 'Children Playing in the Streets'."" From the... read full bio
The New York City duo known as Sleigh Bells emerged with rhythmic pop songs that combine overdriven guitar riffs and sugary female vocal melodies. Derek Miller, who played in the popular Florida hardcore outfit Poison the Well, teamed up with singer Alexis Krauss after he happened to serve her and her mother at a Brazilian restaurant in Brooklyn. As proof... read full bio
Primal Scream is a Scottish alt-rock band that was established in 1982. Lead singer Bobby Gillespie was originally the drummer for the popular band The Jesus and Mary Chain, but he left to pursue a career with Primal Scream. The band started off with an indie pop sound but eventually evolved into a grungier rock style that incorporated elements of... read full bio
With tunes like "Take Me Home" and "Murder On The Dancefloor," Sophie Ellis-Bextor quickly rose to popularity in the mainstream charts. Since then, the brunette beauty has participated in Strictly Come Dancing, where she finished fourth with professional Brendan Cole. Throughout her career, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has worked with many other musicians in addition to releasing her own solo music. Junior Caldera,... read full bio
Writer/Director Kevin Smith was born and raised in Highlands, New Jersey. He studied at the Vancouver Film School for four months before embarking on his feature film debut, Clerks. The quirky, ultra-low budget film about two New Jersey convenience store workers earned rave reviews and international acclaim, and quickly became an underground cult hit. He portrays Silent Bob in... read full bio
American actor Taye Diggs is well-known for playing a variety of characters in theater, movies, and television. He goes by the stage name Taye, which was bestowed to him by classmates when he was still in school. Taye was born Scott Leo Berry. Diggs became well-known for his role of the landlord Benny in the Broadway hit Rent, which garnered... read full bio
Trixie Mattel is a drag performer and emcee best know for appearing in RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 7. Her Off-color comedy, razor-sharp reads and unmatched performance style has been charming audiences for years. Trixie is also known for her life-in-plastic aesthetics. Trixie’s elimination early on in the season sparked outrage and has gone down as one of... read full bio
After 28 years in the business, Rick Harrison is an expert when it comes to spotting anything fake or stolen. As far as big-ticket items, Rick is the man for the job. Spotting a fake Cartier watch that most people would mistakenly purchase for $30,000 is just one of his many skills. Often acting as the middleman between his father... read full bio
Considered “Ireland’s answer to Russell Crowe,” Colin Farrell is known for his acting roles in movies such as Tigerland, Ballykissangel, and Miami Vice. After appearing in several movies, including the psychological thriller Phone Booth, the American thriller S.W.A.T., science fiction thriller Minority Report, and as the villain Bullseye in the superhero film Daredevil, Farrell won a Golden Globe for his... read full bio
A candle has been lit in people's hearts all across the world by Jamar Rolando McNaughton, better known by his stage name Chronixx, who is confidently illuminating the way for a whole generation of young people to rediscover their roots and culture. Chronixx, who was born on October 10, 1992, was raised by his musician father Chronicle and was exposed... read full bio
Indie electronic band, The Naked and Famous, hail from Auckland, New Zealand. Their single “Young Blood”, debuted at No. 1 on the New Zealand chart- the band became the first New Zealand artist in three years to accomplish this. They released their debut album, Passive Me, Aggressive You, and were subsequently nominated for BBC’s Sound of the year. TNAF received... read full bio
Robin Schulz is a multi-talented German record producer, musician, and DJ, who has made a name for himself in the music industry with his electrifying beats and catchy riffs. He takes inspiration from some of the biggest names in the dance music industry like Todd Terry, Armand Van Helden, Roger Sanchez, Tiesto and the Epic Sax Guy. With his unique style... read full bio
Burn the Floor, a live dance show, has put on shows all across the globe, including on Broadway in NYC and the West End in London. To date, the group has performed in more than 130 countries worldwide. Burn the Floor has often featured alumni of Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, such as Maksim... read full bio
A multi-talented American musician, songwriter, and producer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Santigold was given the name Santi White. Santogold was her stage name when she first gained notoriety; due to legal issues, she later changed it to Santigold. Her breakout single "L.E.S. Artistes," which demonstrated her diverse voice and tremendous talent, immediately became a fan favorite in the UK and on... read full bio
Alejandro G. Iñárritu is an Academy Award-winning director, writer, and producer who is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished filmmakers of our time. Known for his masterful storytelling and unparalleled cinematic vision, Iñárritu has established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the film industry. Iñárritu's recent film, The Revenant, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy, received... read full bio
Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. He is the author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products. Nir founded two tech companies and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. Nir is also an advisor to several Bay Area start-ups, venture... read full bio
MMA’s most unstoppable force, Ronda Rousey won twelve consecutive MMA fights, six in the UFC, winning eleven of those fights in the first round, nine of them by armbar submission. She was the first U.S. woman to earn an Olympic medal in judo, at the Olympics in Beijing. Rousey is also the former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion, and the last... read full bio
Laura Pergolizzi, better known as her stage name LP, is an American singer-songwriter from Long Island, New York. Over the years she has released five studio albums and three EPs and is also known for writing for artists such as Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Christina Aguilera, Cher and the Backstreet Boys. LP’s most popular songs include “Into the Wild”, “Muddy Waters”,... read full bio
Bluesy pop singer Elle King has been performing since she was 16, then gaining access to New York City clubs with a fake ID. She singed with RCA records and released her debut EP 'The Elle King EP', which included the tracks ""Good To Be A Man"" and ""Playing For Keeps."" The latter was used as the theme song for... read full bio
