When musical genius is encrypted into your DNA, the decision to pursue a career in said genre comes as little surprise. Puerto Rican producer Jose Angel “Gocho” Torres boasts a first-class family pedigree - his grandfather owns the beloved vocal quartet Los Hispanos de Puerto Rico; his father is Rafi Torres, the legendary trombonist who has played with salsa icons... read full bio
Deemed “The Master of Charisma” by the Sunday Times of London, Richard Greene is a renowned speaker and lawyer, as well as the world’s leading expert on Communications Strategy and Public Speaking training. He taught Princess Diana how to speak publicly, and today frequently works with the top attorneys, lawmakers, politicians and CEOs in the nation. Greene is the author... read full bio
Aldis Hodge, born Aldis Alexander Basil Hodge, is best known for his character Alec Hardison on TNT’s hit show “Leverage”. He also portrayed MC Ren in the bio pic “Straight Out of Compton”. Hodge began his career at three-years-old when he appeared in a print ad with his brother, Edwin Hodge. A few years later they were both cast on... read full bio
Reeve Carney is singer-songwriter and actor, who starred for three years in the Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark as Peter Parker/Spider-Man. He also portrayed the role of Dorian Gray in the Showtime horror drama series Penny Dreadful. Most recently, he played Riff Raff in the remake of The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s Do the Time Warp Again.... read full bio
Ben Haggard is the son of iconic Country Music Legend, Merle Haggard. Since Merles death, Ben hasnt missed a beat, passing on the legacy of his dads music with brother Noel and the Strangers. Ben recalls Merle telling him, Youd be an idiot not to take my guitar and my bus, not to sing my songs for as long as... read full bio
Three of Americas favorite bands, The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams, and The Box Tops, have joined forces to create a night you will never forget- the American Pop mini tour. The groups toured together for a while with other bands, across the entire country, and loved each others company. The American pop tour has acquired extremely warm welcomes by all... read full bio
Yvette Nicole Brown can be seen as Oscar’s outspoken assistant, Dani, in the CBS sitcom The Odd Couple. She also voices the character, principal Amanda Waller, in the web series DC Super Hero Girls. Previously, she starred as Shirley Bennett on NBC’s Community, had a recurring role on Nickelodeon’s Drake & Josh as Helen Dubois, and provided the voice for... read full bio
Hailey Whitters has an endearing habit of suggesting she’s perennially late to the party. “I’ve always just felt like a late bloomer,” she says, with a sigh that turns into a laugh. Whitters grew up a determined but unexpected artist, drawn to songs and singers but unsure why. “I didn’t grow up in a super musical family,” she says.... read full bio
Dr. Robert Waldinger's TED talk about what makes for a long and fulfilling life has over 11,000,000 views, and having run the longest study on adult life ever done- the Harvard Study of Adult Development- he can address topics such as happiness, stress reduction, fulfillment, mindfulness, and health. Dr. Waldinger is a Harvard psychiatrist, Zen priest, and psychoanalyst. For... read full bio
John Danner is a sought-after adviser to Fortune 500 enterprises. He is co-author (along with Mark Coopersmith) of the book The Other F" Word: How Smart Leaders, Teams, and Entrepreneurs Put Failure to Work. Whether he is delivering a keynote, moderating a panel, or leading a workshop, John Danner is focused and engaged like no other. Johns passion is helping... read full bio
Sheryl Lee Ralph is best known for playing the role of Deidra Dee" Mitchell on the comedy Moesha, and for originating the role of Deena Jones in Dreamgirls on Broadway. Ralph received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress for her role in Dreamgirls. Ralph entered feature films with The Mighty Quinn, in which she plays Denzel Washington's wife. She... read full bio
Grace Byers is popular for her role as Anika Calhoun on the hit FOX series Empire, which is currently on its third season. Byers grew up in the Cayman Islands, raised by her Afro-Caribbean mother and Caucasian father. Both of her parents are deaf, and she began learning sign language at a young age. Despite being discriminated against for her... read full bio
From their beginnings with Rise Records, to performances at Warped Tour and with the likes of Underoath and Saosin, hardcore band The Devil Wears Prada shows no signs of stopping. They have released six albums, two EPs, a DVD, sixteen singles, and thirteen music videos, showing just how dedicated they are to creating new music for their fans. One of... read full bio
Amanda Knox has emerged as a strong voice in favor of wrongful conviction concerns, trauma, and the function of the media in the legal system. When Knox was just 20 years old and studying abroad in Perugia, Italy, her extraordinary tale began. Sadly, Meredith Kercher, her roommate and companion, was brutally killed only a few weeks into their stay together. International... read full bio
ESPN college football commentator Mack Brown was previously a college football coach. His last coaching position was as the head coach of the Texas Longhorns of the University of Texas at Austin, beating USC at the Rose Bowl, Ohio State at The Horseshoe, and rivals University of Oklahoma seven separate years. Coach Brown led the Longhorns to victory at the... read full bio
Lund is an American rapper and producer from California who is known for creating dreamy songs that are mixed with melodic vocals, guitars, and stripped-down beats. He is perhaps best known for his confessional songs such as “Broken,” which tackles mental health issues such as depression, addiction and suicidal thoughts. Lund grew up in Moreno Valley and found his love... read full bio
Harlem rapper Skizzy Mars’ first studio album, Alone Together, emerged at No. 50 on the Billboard 200 chart of most popular albums in the country. Previously, his EP The Red Balloon Project, peaked at No. 35. Skizzy Mars has also released two mixtapes: Phases and Pace. He teamed up with G-Eazy to record the anthem “Pay For You”, along with... read full bio
The gifted singer-songwriter William Clark Green has won the hearts of listeners all throughout the nation with his music. Green has established himself as one of the most intriguing voices in contemporary country music with four albums to his credit, including Dangerous Man and Misunderstood, all of which he self-published, and Rose Queen and Ringling Road, both of which were... read full bio
"SafetySuit is an alternative/pop rock band comprised of Doug Brown, Dave Garofalo, Jeremy Henshaw, and Tate Cunningham, and they are based out of Nashville, Tennesee. Their debut album Life Left to Go was well-received, as it reached number five on the Billboard’s Top Heatseekers chart, and the track “Stay” reached number one on the VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown; the... read full bio
JR JR, also formally known as Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. is an American indie pop band that consists of members Daniel Zott, Joshua Epstein, Mike Higgins, Jon Visger, and Bryan Pope. They have released four EPs and three albums. Some of their most popular songs include, “Gone”, “If You Didn’t See Me (Then You Weren’t On The Dancefloor)”, “As Time... read full bio
