Comedian and technology lover Baratunde Thurston is the CEO of Cultivated Wit. He is also the author of the bestseller, How To Be Black, and served for five years as director of digital for the satirical news outlet, The Onion. Fast Company has named him one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business. When hes not delivering keynote talks... read full bio
Reggie Watts is a comedian and musician from Brooklyn who is renowned for his original fusion of improvisational comedy and musical performances. Watts captivates audiences with his spontaneous and surprising acts. Watts has a particular style that incorporates stream-of-consciousness stand-up, changing personas, and loop pedal-based a cappella compositions. Reggie Watts, who was born in Germany to a French mother and an... read full bio
A-Trak is a Canadian Dj, producer, label executive, and turntablist. He is the owner of the record label Fool’s Gold and has helped develop the careers of artists such as Kid Cudi, Danny Brown, and Flosstradamus. Apart from his solo work, A-Trak is also one-half of the DJ duo Duck Sauce with Armand Van Helden. A-Trak has been in campaigns... read full bio
Linda Eder is an American singer and actress. She made her Broadway debut in the musical Jekyll & Hyde, for which she received 1997 Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations, as well as the Theatre World Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Her pure tone broke listeners hearts with laments like No One Knows Who I Am, and... read full bio
The Lone Bellows self-titled debut disc is exuberant in its playing, welcoming in its attitude. Though the lyrics have a melancholic undercurrent, the tracks are more often rave-ups than ruminations, with swelling three-part harmonies and rousing group-sung choruses, especially on the electric guitar-driven The One You Shouldve Let Go" and "Green Eyes and A Heart of Gold", a we-will-survive anthem... read full bio
Charlie Worsham is a talented multi-instrumentalist who has developed a unique modern country sound built around the traditional acoustic instruments he grew up on. With his energy and showmanship onstage and his understated Mississippi manners offstage, it's easy to understand why so many in Nashville's music community are rooting for him. For the last few years, he's divided his time... read full bio
Marc and Allister Blackham, better known as the EC TWINS, started their careers in the house music scene in Edinburgh, despite being born and bred in the historically significant musical city of Manchester. They soon advanced from being "flyer boys" to opening and managing Eye Candy, the most popular nightclub in the area. The brothers are still recognized worldwide as... read full bio
Cymphonique Miller is an actress, singer, dancer, and writer. The Los Angeles native built a diverse R&B, Pop and Hip Hop fan base through the internet before taking her acting and music career mainstream as star of the hit Nickelodeon TV show, How To Rock. Cymphonique’s special skills include competitive kickboxing, swimming, drawing, writing, playing the piano and guitar. She... read full bio
Frankie Ballard is an country musician from Battle Creek, Michigan. Ballard's breakthrough #1 hit “Helluva Life” gained him popularity. Fans own every line as they sing it back in concert and use social media to share their own stories of good times, and the way romance puts a shine on all of it. Helluva Life is the opener from Sunshine... read full bio
Romano Prodi served as President of the Council of Ministers of Italy twice, from 1996 1998 and 2006 2008. He became President of the European Commission at a time of crisis, from 1999 2004. In 2008, he was was named by the UN as president of the African Union UN peacekeeping panel. In 2009, he was... read full bio
Electronic music duo, The Knocks, have been making a name for themselves since their beginnings. The duo consists of Ben 'B-Roc' Ruttner and James 'JPatt' Patterson. The Knocks were named one of the 20 hottest producers in music by NME Magazine, as well as featured frequently in NY Post's Popwrap. They have gained popularity for their singles, ""Dancing With... read full bio
"Les Stroud is a Canadian musician, filmmaker, and survival expert best known as the host of the television program Survivorman. After a short career behind the scenes in the music industry, Stroud became a full-time wilderness guide, survival instructor and musician. He has produced survival-themed programming for The Outdoor Life Network, The Discovery Channel, and The Science Channel. It has... read full bio
After their debut album "Believe" was released, Sephira made their entrance in the commercial music scene. Through the fascinating development of this exceptional pair, the listener is taken on a voyage through their succeeding albums, "Starlight" and "Eternity". Live, Sephira wowed the crowd in the New York City pre-premiere of the James Bond film "Skyfall," then sparkled on stage at... read full bio
The music of The Black Angels has always cast light on subjects that may be difficult or impossible to speak about. The Black Angels demonstrate that they are the indisputable leaders of contemporary psychedelic rock. The band has given its enormous songwriting a new direction, with the indignant riffs and dogmatic drones steadily gaining more force as they fuel a... read full bio
Brett Dennen is a folk/pop singer-songwriter from Oakdale, California. As he was growing up, Dennen taught himself to play the guitar and compose his own songs. He came out with his debut album, which was simply titled "Brett Dennen." In the days that immediately followed the album's release, a couple of the tracks became top downloads on iTunes. Dennen also... read full bio
Two-time U.S. Open winner Curtis Strange is one of the world's most successful professional golfers. It was off the golf course that he and his wife Sarah faced a series of personal struggles. Sarah Strange was just 33 when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer. Sarah underwent surgery and overcame her first bout with the disease. The... read full bio
KT Tunstall is a Scottish singer-songwriter and musician who is best known for her breakthrough song “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree”. She graduated from the Royal Holloway with a B.A. in drama and music. She has since been awarded an honorary doctorate by Royal Holloway. Shortly after the release of her debut single, Tunstall released her debut studio album,... read full bio
In England, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, and the USA, Daniel Green, a well-known chef, host, international television personality, and award-winning author, is a world-renowned television celebrity cook and an expert in healthy eating. Not only is he a culinary genius, but he has become a nationally recognized host and personality on ShopHQ over the previous 18 years by selling... read full bio
From talking to one of the Beatles in London to talking about Bodacious Buffets on Food Network, Bobby Rivers' career has been colorful. Having gained a solid reputation as a smart interviewer with knowledge of classic films and a knack for comedy, Rivers was tapped by VH1 to become a veejay. He joined Good Day New York on Fox where... read full bio
During his time working at the White House under President Barack Obama's administration, renowned American chef Sam Kass had a big impact. His diverse position included being an Assistant Chef, the Executive Director for First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! Campaign, and a Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition Policy. The food and nutrition policies of the United States during this... read full bio
