W. Kamau Bell is an African American stand-up comedian, who has become one of the fastest growing stars in the world of political comedy. After his success with the second season of CNN’s Docu-Series United Shades of America, W. Kamau Bell challenges audiences with his thought-provoking one-man show, The W. Kamau Bell Curve: Ending Racism in About an Hour. Kamau... read full bio
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Walter Scheib is an American chef. He is the former chef to the First Family during the Clinton Administration. He was hired after impressing the first lady while working at the Greenbrier resort. For eleven years the chef was preparing meals both for the intimate family dinners for the Clintons and then lavish State Dinners. His culinary creations... read full bio
Walter Smith III started to take music extremely seriously at a young age. Despite the impression that Smith is a fresh face on the stage, many people know him as a talented musician, composer and innovative teacher. Smith's most recent album, In Common III, has been called "border pushing" and includes some of the world's most significant and well-known musicians, including... read full bio
Walter "Robby" Robinson, a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist, has spent more than 34 years as a reporter and editor-at-large for the Boston Globe. Walter oversaw the Boston Globe's Spotlight Team, which won the Pulitzer Prize and exposed sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. He has covered international news for the Boston Globe from more than 30 nations and 48 states. Walter... read full bio
Walton Goggins is an American actor who is best known for playing Shane in television series The Shield, Boyd in television series Justified, and Lee in television series Vice Principals. Goggins has previously been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in Justified. Goggins was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and... read full bio
Wambui Bahati is an entertainer, author, speaker and holistic mental health and 'empowerment over domestic violence' advocate. Wambui's regional and touring credits include starring roles in The Magic Show, Joseph Papp's rock version of Two Gentlemen of Verona, Little Ham, Nunsense, Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope, Gone With the Wind –the musical, The Wiz and Crowns. Wambui wrote, produced... read full bio
A promising new musician making waves in the music business is Wampi. This up-and-coming artist from the UK has been putting out a distinctive fusion of R&B, rap, and hip-hop. Wampi has a unique flair that makes him stand out from the crowd, and he has a devoted following base and is touring the nation. Wampi has a distinct and identifiable... read full bio
Wand is a psychedelic garage rock band from Los Angeles, California. Their noise can also be described as “noise rock” “stoner rock,” or even” shoegaze.” Wand began in 2013 when singer and guitarist Cory Hanson got together with art school classmates Evan Burrows and Lee Landey and started re-recording old tracks he had written. Subsequently, Wand released the album “Ganglion... read full bio
One of the top female comics touring today, Wanda Sykes was listed among Entertainment Weekly's ""25 Funniest People in America"" and included on Comedy Central's ""100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time”; the only black female to make the list. She also won the American Comedy Award for ""Outstanding Female Stand Up Comic."" Her smart-witted stand-up has sent her career in... read full bio
Over the past ten years, Wannabe has been electrifying crowds and blowing the roof off concert venues around North America. These formidable women have transformed Girl Power into the twenty-first century with their epic concerts that are larger than life. They have enormous personalities, singing voices capable of reaching the stratosphere, flawless choreography, outfit changes, English accents, and platform shoes. Wannabe... read full bio
To date, WAR has sold nearly fifty million records and performs for 1,000,000 people a year. Among their many achievements, WAR has been honored with seventeen gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards. These include: triple Platinum The World Is A Ghetto, multi-Platinum Why Can’t We Be Friends All Day Music, and Deliver the World, and Gold singles from their Quad platinum... read full bio
War Hippies are renowned for their outstanding live performances, which feature flawless songwriting and close harmonies. This unstoppable combo continues to amaze its fans with each release thanks to Scooter Brown's incredible five million streams across platforms, as well as Donnie Reis' music production and well-known violin. The men have a unique bond with other veterans and military families because... read full bio
Ward Connerly is an American politician, businessman, and former University of California Regent. Connerly has also been founder and chairman of the non-profit, the American Civil Rights Institute. Connerly was born in Leesville, Louisiana, and he has earned his B.A. with honors in political science from Sacramento State College and while in college, he was the student body president, an... read full bio
Warface, the Raw Hardstyle phenomenon, is unquestionably one of the most remarkable success stories, taking listeners on a voyage of total musical ferocity. Raw Hardstyle enthusiasts have been enthralled with this End of Line Recordings representative's musical comeback, from lurking the underground to the claiming mainstages. With every production that comes out of the studio, Warface unlocks the vault to success;... read full bio
A rising star in the music business, Warner Case is renowned for his genre-defying aesthetic and distinctive method of music creation and performance. Warner Case, who was born and raised in New York City, started playing the guitar and keyboard at an early age before discovering his love for electronic music. Warner Case's sound, which combines elements of funk, disco, and... read full bio
Warp 11 is a Sacramento, California based indie rock band who are perhaps best known for their original songs based on the hit TV show Star Trek. They blend genres like blues, country, punk, classic rock, alternative, etc. The band consists of Captain Karl Miller (bassist and vocalist), Chief Engineer Brian Moore (guitarist and vocalist), Chief Science Officer Kiki Stockhammer... read full bio
Warpaint is an American indie-rock band from Los Angeles, California. The band consists of members Emily Kokal, Theresa Wayman, Jenny Lee Lindberg, and Stella Mozgawa. They gained attention after they were nomainted for the BBC’s Sound of 2011 poll and were cover stars of Beat magazine’s Winter launch issue the year prior. Warpaint has released three EPs, “Exquisite Corpse”, “Rough... read full bio
Warrant is a multi-Platinum selling band that is most popular for their pop-metal sounds of the late 80’s. The band was formed in the streets in the beautiful city of Los Angeles, CA. After several band lineup changes, the band finally solidified on members Jani Lane, Joey Allen, Erik Turner, Steven Sweet, and Jerry Dixon. Their first album, Dirty Rotten... read full bio
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Warren G is an American west coast rapper who is best known for his breakout song ""Regulate"" which featured his close friend Nate Dogg. The song reached number 2 in the United States and charted worldwide. When he isn't making and writing rap music, he is working as a producer, and a DJ. He has had many songs make it... read full bio
Warren Haynes is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer who is best known for being the guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band as well as for being a founding member of the band Gov’t Mule. Haynes was born in Asheville, North Carolina, and he began playing the guitar when he was only 12 years old. Early in his career,... read full bio
Warren Moon is a former professional gridiron football quarterback, who played for the Canadian Football League's Edmonton Eskimos and the National Football League's Houston Oilers, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, and Kansas City Chiefs. He is currently a broadcaster for the Seattle Seahawks. Moon held the record for most passing yardage in professional football until surpassed by Damon Allen on September... read full bio
Warren St. John is an American author, journalist, and is CEO and executive editor at Patch Media. He started his career working as a reporter for The New York Times and from there, started publishing his own books and continued to work as a journalist. Warren has published two books, the National Bestseller “Rammer Jammer Yellow Hammer: A Road Trip... read full bio
Warren Zeiders is one of the most unique country singers out there, with his distinctive sound full of honesty and grit. Warren is originally from Pennsylvania where he fell in love with country music. Now he’s a world-renowned singer songwriter. His sound really captures the wilderness of his home state, while drawing inspiration from the honky-tonk world of Nashville. Warren’s... read full bio
Warrick Dunn is a former American football star that now shifted his focus towards charity work. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted Warrick into the NFL in 1997. He was selected in the first round and the 12th pick overall. As a rookie, he made a very immediate impact to the Buccaneers team. Association Press named him as the Offensive... read full bio
The American eclectic pop group Was (Not Was) gained most of their popularity in the 1980s and early 1990s. The Detroit natives David Weiss and Don Fagenson founded the group in 1979. Their style of music and lyrics ranged from satiric to bizarre. Lead singers, Harry Bowens and Sweet Pea Atkinson, later joined the group. The band first gained commercial... read full bio
Washed Out is the stage name for Ernest Greene, an American singer/songwriter/record producer. He started out producing songs in his bedroom studio at his parents house ayer moving back in with them after he graduated from college. At the time he also worked with a local band called ""Bedroom"". That helped him win over many music bloggers that were attracted... read full bio
Watch the Duck is an American musical duo that is comprised of Jesse Rankins and Eddie Smith III. The duo is from Montgomery, Alabama, and are an alternative R&B band. Watch the Duck is also comprised of production partner Oscar White III. The group has released three EPs, “Anatidaephobia”, “The Trojan Horse” and “Delayed Adulthood”. Their singles include “Poppin’ Off”,... read full bio
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Marlin, along with violinist/guitarist Emily Frantz, form the Chapel Hill, North Carolina based bluegrass band, Watchhouse, formerly known as Mandolin Orange. The duo draw from inspirations both old and new, presenting music composed of a bluegrass, gospel, folk, country, and pop mixture. Their music expresses “the earthy timelessness (and effortless harmonies) of Gillian Welch and David... read full bio
Waterparks is a Houston-based American rock band founded in 2011 by Awsten Knight and Gage Matthieu. Initially formed with drummer Owen Marvin and guitarist Tommy Denley, the band went through a series of line-up changes before finally settling with Geoff Wigington as lead guitarist and Otto Wood on drums. Their debut EP, "Airplane Conversations," was released in 2012, and was... read full bio
Watkins Family Hour is a joint musical endeavor started by artists and siblings Sara and Sean Watkins. It is frequently performed at the renowned Los Angeles club Largo. The duo has released three studio albums since the introduction of the Watkins Family Hour, starting with their self-titled debut, followed by Brother Sister, and most recently, Vol. II. At Los Angeles's... read full bio
One of the most influential futurists in modern business, Watts Wacker helps the world's top corporations navigate the extraordinary sea of change that is taking us into the next century. He has advised such powerhouse companies as Nike, General Motors, MCI and Bank of America, and headed the Yankelovich Monitor for a decade. As founder and director of FirstMatter LLC,... read full bio
wave to earth is a three-piece band with its base in Seoul, South Korea, composed of bassist John Cha, drummer Dong Kyu Shin and singer-songwriter Daniel Kim. The song wave to earth combines jazz drumming to create a lo-fi, indie pop sound that gives the listener a distinct sense of the seasons and a surreal ambiance. Under the overarching slogan of "All Self-made,"... read full bio
WAVEDASH, a producer/songwriter trio from Texas, rose to prominence for their own brand of precise sound creation. With their debut single "Bang," which debuted on the first episode of "OWSLA Radio," the imprint's Beats 1 residency, Luke, Michael and Gavin made their entrance via Skrillex's OWSLA label, paving the way for the following generation of bass music and uncensored sound editing.... read full bio
waveform* (a duo comprised of Jarett Denner and Dan Poppa) is a Connecticut-based duo, self-recorded and released three LPs in three years straight: library in 2018, Shooting Star in 2019, and Last Room in 2020. This is in addition to their 2018 split with Melaina Kol and the four (now-deleted) Bandcamp releases that came before library. Waveform broke their own... read full bio
WAVES is the brainchild of Frankie Grant and Spencer Bridle, who both enjoy creating and performing electronic dance music. Grant oversees live performance while Bridle takes the lead on composition and production, both enhancing the other's ideas. The group's debut track, "Mr. Wilson," has been played on Canadian radio ever since they signed a record contract with Ultra Records. They want... read full bio
Born Hugh Nanton Romney, activist Wavy Gravy has been around for decades. Mostly known for his hippie, activist for peace, personality and countercultural beliefs. He is best known for his clown persona, that he came up with after being arrested after various demonstrations. Wavy Gravy believed it was hard for policemen to arrest a clown, because clowns were safe. ... read full bio
"Wax Motif’s unique production style and fresh mixing skills have kept this rising star in high demand. Continually wowing fans and industry insiders alike, his production efforts have drawn critical acclaim and support from the likes of Tiesto, Tommy Trash, Diplo, Switch, A-Trak, Annie Mac, Yolanda Be Cool, Crookers, Chuckie, Style of Eye, Adrian Lux and more. The super-fun “Love Ting”... read full bio
From New York, Wax Poetic is a trip hop band founded by Illhan Ershain. Trip hop is a genre of electronic music originating from United Kingdom. The group formed under reigns of Turkish musician Ilhan Ersahin. The band originated at the underground after hours club Save the Robots in New York Citys East Village. The band consisted of a... read full bio
Katie Crutchfield is one of the most diligent singer-songwriters in the game. She was raised close to Waxahatchee Creek and was born in Alabama. As Waxahatchee, she left town and went it alone. That was more than ten years ago. Crutchfield claims that although she never imagined the path would bring her to this point, she has never been more... read full bio
The Way Down Wanderers have no fairytales in these songs, yet wanderers compose them with a guts that is definitely earthbound: a soon-to-be parent battling for self-growth, delighted but afraid; someone recovering from alcoholism, dedicated to recovery but with a confession to make. The five-piece Illinois band has changed their image with More Like Tomorrow from quirky bluegrass students who like to experiment... read full bio
Waylon Payne, a member of the country music elite and a teenage Baptist preacher who later became an addict and actor, sings with terrible clarity about dads and sons, faith and addiction, recovery and renewal. His character-rich compilation pays homage to a style of singing stories that conveyed hidden information and hinted at mystery. Payne has experienced the dreadful power... read full bio
Folk/country musician Waylon Wyatt was raised in Hackett, Arkansas. Waylon started writing songs at the age of fifteen, inspired by his red-dirt peers Zach Bryan and Tyler Childers. He would revisit these tunes after spending his summers working long days with his father on construction projects. Waylon just dropped his first three singles, "Everything Under The Sun," "Arkansas Diamond," and... read full bio
Wayne Baker is a business expert. He is a researcher and professor, working hand in hand with the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Baker teaches business administration, management, and sociology. He focuses on organizations and the social-workings of business. Baker’s work has been published in the Harvard Business Review, Chief Executive Magazine, and Sloan Management Review. Baker has... read full bio
Wayne Brady is a television personality, host and comedian, who can currently be seen on Whose Line Is It Anyway and Let's Make a Deal. Brady’s biggest comedy career move happened when he joined the cast of the British version of Whose Line Is It Anyway. He was soon given the opportunity to become a regular on the American version,... read full bio
Wayne Carini is the star of the TV documentary series Chasing Classic Cars, in which he looks for vintage vehicles of all eras to restore. The show's restoration and auction scenes are where the action happens and what really sets it apart is Carini's knack for discovering automobiles that haven't been seen in public for decades. Legendary tennis player Ivan Lendl, David... read full bio
Wayne Chrebet is a former American football player who has played for 11 seasons in the NFL. Chrebet started his football career at the Hofstra University as a wide receiver. He was the leading receiver of the team and set the single season and career touchdown marks. His accomplishments at Hofstra University and was inducted into their Athletic Hall... read full bio
Wayne Cotter is a favorite of the talk shows, having appeared dozens of times with both David Letterman and Jay Leno. A top nationally touring comedian, Wayne hosted the Fox Television Network series Comic Strip Live for many years. He has been nominated as Best Standup Comedian in the American Comedy Awards, and served as host of the Discovery Channel's... read full bio
Wayne Embry is a retired American basketball player. He played in the NBA All-Star game for five consecutive seasons and won the NBA Championship with the Celtics. Retiring to be a regional sales leader for Pepsi-Cola. Embry played crucial minutes for the team's surprising NBA title run. After retiring as a player he became the first African American NBA general... read full bio
The American actor and comedian, Wayne Federman has been noted for his numerous comedy appearances across the country. In 1977, Federman attended the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. He began his comedic career with his own show Comedy Tonight. His one-man show was soon brought to the 13th Street Theatre. After college, Federman began doing stand-up... read full bio
Wayne is a dangerous combo with curiosity and superb hand-eye coordination. He worked as a coal miner, an electrician, a locksmith, a mechanic, a guitarist and a vocalist, but his life was most focused on being a spouse, a father, a brother and a son. He had an absurdly upbeat outlook on life, but he eventually showed that he was correct. With artists like... read full bio
Wayne Hoffman is an American mentalist and illusionist from Reading, Pennsylvania. Over the years he has appeared on several television series such as “America’s Got Talent”, “Today Show”, “The Ellen Degeneres Show”, “Penn & Teller: Fool Us”, “Phenomenon”, “Excused”, “HARRY”, “Unbelievable”, and on outlets such as, CNN, National Geographic, FOX, TLC, NBC, ABC, CBS, and many more. Growing up, Hoffman... read full bio
Wayne Knight is an American actor who has contributed to some major blockbuster films. Best known for playing supporting roles for two of NBC’s top television series, Seinfeld, and 3rd Rock From the Sun. Wayne’s acting break came when he was cast on Broadway in the comedy Gemini in which he appeared for three years and over 1000... read full bio
As one of North America’s premier corporate presenters, entertainers, and peak performance experts, Wayne Lee is a veteran of thousands of successful shows and presentations, a published author, and a mentor to professionals from all walks of life. For over 25 years, Wayne Lee has helped over 6,000 global organizations achieve sustainable peak performance through the right mindset, collective alignment,... read full bio
Wayne Morgan was the Iowa State University men's basketball coach. He was Iowa State Universitys first African American head basketball coach. Morgan coached at Long Beach State for six seasons before accepting the head coaching position at Iowa State. His up-tempo style of basketball generated doubt across the state but produced a memorable first season that featured a team which... read full bio
Wayne Muller is a therapist, clergyman, consultant, public speaker, executive leadership coach, bestselling author of numerous books and community advocate. He is a Harvard Divinity School graduate who has worked with victims of abuse, alcoholism, poverty, disease and loss for the past 35 years. When someone is going through a change or transition in their life or career, Wayne works as a private... read full bio
Wayne Sotile, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who has consulted with over 400 large corporations. He has become a true pioneer in the field of health psychology and work/life balance for high performance people. Wayne Sotile is a high-energy keynote speaker who helps empower audiences to let go of what is holding them back from achieving greatness. He encourages audiences... read full bio
Twin sisters Paris and Amber Strother, who were born in Minneapolis and currently reside in Los Angeles, received critical praise for their first album We Are KING. They were nominated for a Grammy for Best Urban Contemporary Album with their debut album, making them the first independent musicians to do so. The song received high marks on several media outlets' best-of-the-year... read full bio
We Came As Romans share a fraternal relationship. The Michigan quintet weathered their darkest period and came out stronger in memory of a fallen brother and member: Kyle Pavone, after over 15 years together, innumerable sold-out gigs, critical praise, and over 250 million streams. With a sixth opus that is worthy of his memory, the ensemble soldiered forward. They cautiously decided to move... read full bio
We the Kingdom is an American contemporary Christian music band which currently consists of members Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Franni Rae Cash, Martin Cash and Scott Cash. The band is signed to Capitol Christian Music Group and each member are from multiple generations of relatives. After their formation, We the Kingdom released their debut single, “Dancing on the Waves.” That... read full bio
We The Kings is a rising American rock band from Bradenton, Florida that has been steadily gaining popularity since 2007 due to their catchy melodies, relatable lyrics, and down-to-earth personalities. The band's original members were Travis Clark, Danny Duncan, and brothers Hunter and Drew Thompson. They debuted with their self-titled album in 2007, which featured the popular single "Check Yes... read full bio
We Three are a band from McMinnville, Oregon that consists of members Joshua Humlie, Manny Humlie, and Bethany Blanchard. The group rose to prominence after being semi-finalists on the television series “America’s Got Talent”. After that, We Three went on to release their self-titled debut album. Since then, they have released an EP, “WE’RE ALL MESSED UP… But It’s OK”.... read full bio
The Weather Girls, also known as Two Tons o' Fun (especially during the early portion of their career), was composed of singers Izora Armstead and Martha Wash. The duo charted several dance hits over the course of its career, with its peak in popularity having occurred in 1982, when the group released the hit song It's Raining Men." The... read full bio
Wednesday songs are like quilts. It is a compilation of short stories, a patchwork of American southern portraits, a half-memory, and a collection of random events that strangely fit together. A scholar of people and one-liners, Karly Hartzman, the project's lyricist, vocalist, and guitarist, is as much a tale collector as she is a storyteller. The new and greatest album... read full bio
Over the course of his career, launched on the Dr. Demento radio show, Weird Al Yankovic has parodied everyone from one-hit wonders like Toni Basil (whose hit “Mickey” helped inspire Weird Al’s “Ricky”) to long-lived groups like Queen (“Another One Bites the Dust” became “Another One Rides the Bus” in Weird Al’s hands) to superstars like Michael Jackson. In fact,... read full bio
Using Inclusion to Unlock Innovation: Wema Hoover, a female keynote speaker, author, executive coach, and global leader, is an innovation and culture specialist who focuses on combining leadership principles, mental health, and inclusivity to promote corporate performance and growth. Her presentations focus on equity-driven tactics for promoting revolutionary innovation in teams, companies, and goods. Her work helps organizations... read full bio
Wenda Harris Millard joined Yahoo! in October 2001 as Chief Sales Officer. Millard is responsible for driving the North American sales of the company's advertising and marketing services initiatives and leading the North American sales organization. A seasoned executive with over twenty-five years of publishing and advertising experience, Millard was formerly Chief Internet Officer at Ziff Davis Media... read full bio
Wendell Pierce is an American actor who is best known for playing Robert Zane in the series “Suits”, Detective William ‘Bunk’ in “The Wire”, Antoine in “Treme”, and Teddy in “The Odd Couple”. Pierce studied at Juilliard School’s Drama Division and he graduated as a member of Group 14 with a B.A. He went on to make his film debut... read full bio
With a harmonica in one hand and a voice that is both rough and smooth, emerging pop-country star Wendell Ray makes a big splash on the music world with his first single, "Bury Me In Key West." This is the first song from his upcoming album, "Blessed and Broken." Wendell's emotional lyrics and energetic performance touch everyone. He sings about regret,... read full bio
Wendi McLendon-Covey is an American actress best known for her roles in television and film such as playing Beverly Goldberg in “The Goldbergs”, Deputy Clementine Johnson in “Reno 911!”, Rita in the film “Bridesmaids”, Tish in “Think Like a Man Too”, and Jen in “Blended”. She graduated from California State University, Long Beach, with a B.A. in Liberal Studies and... read full bio
Wendy Sue Kopp is the CEO and Co-Founder of Teach For All as well as the founder of Teach For America. Teach For All is a global network of independent organizations that that are led with the goal in mind to ensure children have the opportunity to fulfill their full potential, and Teach For America, which is a nonprofit thats... read full bio
At the Winship Cancer Institute, where she also holds posts in the Department of Psychiatry and the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Wendy Baer is the Medical Director of Psychiatric Oncology. As part of her work at the Institute, Dr. Baer assists patients and their families in coping with the emotional strain that comes with being diagnosed with... read full bio
Wendy De La Rosa's research interests center on applying behavioral science to improve consumers' financial wellbeing. De La Rosa explores the complex link between thoughts, judgments, and subsequent behaviors with a great interest in how people think and utilize their resources. With her work appearing in prestigious journals like the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and the Journal for Consumer... read full bio
Wendy Eisenberg has been keeping listeners guessing for the past five years or so. Although she considers herself to be an improvisational guitarist, she is incessantly able to adapt a thoroughly experimental approach to a broad range of situations since she is unaware of any musical restrictions. Eisenberg performs a variety of musical styles, including earworm art pop melodies, frenetic post-Prime Time free jazz... read full bio
Wendy K. Smith, an award-winning organizational psychologist and management thought leader, is dedicated to assisting people and companies in transforming their challenges into opportunities. Smith is the academic director of the Women's Leadership Initiative at the Lerner College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware, and now possesses the esteemed title of Dana J. Johnson Professor of Management. Additionally, Wendy... read full bio
Wendy Liebman is a stand up comedian who has been working on her craft for over 25 years. Wendy’s entertainment career began very early. She started performing in the basement of her house, alongside her sister and neighborhood friend, performing classic plays like Rumpelstiltskin. Wendy attended Wellesley College, where she graduated with a degree in psychology, and went into working... read full bio
Wendy Makkena is an American actress who is best known for playing Mary Robert in the “Sister Act” films. Apart from her roles on screen, Makkena has also been a theater actress and has been seen in Broadway productions of ‘Side Man’, ‘Lend Me a Tenor’ and ‘Pygmalion’. She has also been in the Off-Broadway production of ‘The Water Children’.... read full bio
Wendy Puriefoy has held the position of president of the Public Education Network (PEN), the biggest network of independent, neighborhood-based school reform organizations in the country, since 1991. The goal of PEN is to increase support for and demand for high-quality public education for all children. PEN advocates for more financing, more teacher professional development, updated school infrastructure, and greater public... read full bio
"Wendy Williams burst onto the national talk show scene with the launch of her daily, syndicated program, The Wendy Williams Show. Her hit show appears on FOX Network and BET throughout the United States and airs internationally in the United Kingdom, Africa and Middle East. People Magazine named The Wendy Williams Show one of the ""Best Shows of 2009"" and... read full bio
Wes Anderson is an American filmmaker that is known for his unique style of filmmaking which includes their symmetry, eccentricity and narrative styles and also have a distinct visual style of recording. Some of his most popular films include “The Royal Tenenbaums,” “Moonrise Kingdom” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” Anderson was born in Houston, Texas, and he found his love... read full bio
Bentley has acted in a number of movies, such as Ghost Rider, The Four Feathers, P2, and the Oscar-winning American Beauty. He starred in Roland Joffé's thriller There Be Dragons and Dolan's Cadillac, which was based on a Stephen King short tale. The documentary My Big Break, directed by Tony Zierra, features Bentley as one of its key subjects. The... read full bio
Wes Chatham is an American actor who is best known for playing Castor in “The Hunger Games” films, and Amos Burton in the television series “The Expanse”. He started his career at only five, in a national campaign for Tide. As a troubled teen, Chatham used acting as his outlet and after graduating, he joined the military and worked as... read full bio
Sounds fit together like puzzle pieces for Wes Parker. An off-kilter chord progression and do-it-yourself beat could be well complemented by a breathtakingly heavenly vocal, while a fiery guitar riff could click next to a shattered piano tune. These components work together to create the individual portrait that his music portrays. In his home studio, he appears to be working like... read full bio
Wes Period is an American rapper, producer, and artist from La Habra, California. Period began his career working with various artists which included Tommy Genesis and Ye Ali. Period went on to be discovered by Justin Tranter through Instagram and from there, Period released his debut EP, “Friendly Fire.” Period’s music is a mixture of pop, punk and rap. After... read full bio
Wes Quave is an American singer-songwriter, producer, dance and entertainer from New Orleans, Louisiana. While growing up, Quave was influenced by music such as jazz and R&B. His parents were both musicians who introduced Quave to music at a young age. He went on to begin singing and dancing at his local church and after graduating from high school, Quave... read full bio
Wes Quave Live presents one of the hottest corporate and private event entertainment groups in the United States. The Wes Quave Live group performs with the biggest names in the music industry. They perform sets all over the world, playing in notable cities like Las Vegas and Honolulu, and in countries like China, Australia, Mexico, and Japan. Wes Quave Live... read full bio
Wes Welker is an American former professional football player and currently football coach who is the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. Welker was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and he began his career playing football in high school where he helped lead the school to the 2A State Football championship. While there, he was... read full bio
Zaharuk's award-winning eclectic array of eye-popping prop techniques has earned him a reputation for taking a tornado-like approach to comedy, with some likening him to Tommy Cooper on LSD. He is without a doubt one of the funniest comedians around. Before establishing himself in the UK, Canadian Wes made appearances around the USA and Canada. In addition to North America, he... read full bio
Wesley Lowery is a famous national correspondent who has won the Pulitzer Prize not once but twice. He is known for his remarkable coverage on topics including law enforcement, race, and the justice system. Wesley's intelligent reporting on important topics, which can be found in The Washington Post and 60 Minutes+, as well as his contributions as an on-air analyst... read full bio
Wesley Schultz is an American guitarist and vocalist who is best known for being the guitarist and lead vocalist for the folk-rock band The Lumineers. Schultz was raised in Ramsey, New Jersey, and he later studied at the University of Richmond. Later on in life, Schultz began performing with Jeremiah Fraites and together they began touring under various names before... read full bio
Wesley Walker was a wide receiver for the New York Jets. His career average was 19 yards per reception, but he was known for his exceptional speed, averaging over 20 yards per reception in several seasons. He was the second-most receiving yards ever for the Jets at the time of his retirement. Walker, who was born legally blind in one eye,... read full bio
In addition to being ubiquitous on campus, West 22nd frequently travels for weekend gigs, attracting audiences to venues as far away as Atlanta and Los Angeles. They have released multiple singles and an EP, the most recent of which is "Hangman," a pop-fueled hit. More than a million people have listened to their hit "Sunburns." The five members of West 22nd, whose... read full bio
With a broad, Americana-focused sound, the West Texas Exiles, which consists of five artists who were raised in El Paso, Lubbock, and Amarillo, draw inspiration from the expansive western regions of the Lone Star State. With composers Gutierrez, Daniel Davis, and Colin Gilmore, as well as seasoned bassist Eric Harrison and drummer Trinidad Leal from the Dirty River Boys, the... read full bio
Few hip-hop artists have the ability to command a space as purposefully out-of-the-ordinary as Anthony Dixson, a Compton native and Long Beach native whose stage name, Boogie, foreshadows his inherent talent for writing music that is rooted in simultaneously depressing and joyfully uplifting realities. Boogie's kind of rap is as much a credo of the streets as it is a... read full bio
Wet Leg is a dynamic pop duo composed of Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, who wear small gold necklaces made by Hester, symbolizing their stage name. The necklaces may have been cryptic to many before, but since the release of their debut single "Chaise Longue" in June 2021, the duo has made a huge impact on the music industry. With... read full bio
Natalie Laura Mering, better known as her stage name Weyes Blood, is an American singer-songwriter and musician from Santa Monica, California. While growing up, both of Mering’s parents were musicians so she was raised on music during her childhood. Mering began performing her own music at only 15 years old and after graduating from high school, she went to study... read full bio
Whales has emerged as a prominent figure in the bass genre thanks to his dark, melodic style, which combines hard-hitting synths and fluttery basslines. Captivating percussion and powerful, varied tunes contrast with his gentle harmonies. With a range of styles, such as futuristic bass vibes and powerful dubstep heaters, each track captivates listeners. Whales engaged himself completely in... read full bio
Santeri Saksala (drums), Jussi Turunen (lead guitar), and James Lascelles (vocals/guitar) make up the Helsinki-based prog-metal band Wheel. The group has put out two albums and three EPs. Their third album, "Charismatic Leaders," will be available on May 3. The first single, "Empire," is currently accessible worldwide. To commemorate the release, the band has gone on tours in Europe, North America, and... read full bio
Nate and Travis Wheeland, along with Marcus Agundes and Eric Bumb are The Wheeland Brothers. They infuse reggae style with their passion for hanging out on the beach and riding the waves. They are SoCal raised, burrito loving, surfing brothers who's music reflects the laid-back, fun loving life they embrace. They have two albums: 'Toast to the Coast' and 'Muchos... read full bio
Country singer, guitarist, and comedian Wheeler Walker Jr. is renowned for his filthy, irreverent style of music. Walker, who was born in Kentucky in 1974, relocated to Los Angeles in the late 1990s to pursue a musical career. After struggling for a while, he started performing as Wheeler Walker Jr., a beer-swilling redneck with a nasty vocabulary who sings about... read full bio
Wheelwright creates music for house parties, bonfires, dive bars, late nights, and early mornings—the highs and the lows. a mix of grunge and country folk with a Southwestern influence that captures his upbringing in Phoenix, Arizona, a desert metropolis. He doesn't write utopian tunes. Without darkness, there would be no light, no joy without some pain, and no thinking without... read full bio
Known as the "King of Swing," Benny Goodman is still well-known today thanks to his classic Big Band recordings from the 1930's and 1940's. However, Benny also had an amazing tiny band that was capable of playing both delicate and hot music, such as Memories of You and Slipped Disc. The band was particularly brilliant on songs like Airmail Speical and... read full bio
Which One's Pink, a band based in Los Angeles that is famous for playing the classic hits of Pink Floyd, has been performing together since 1997 and was awarded the title of Best Tribute Band in All Access Magazine's First Annual Music Awards. The band is known for playing the hits that Pink Floyd made famous. At The Saban Theatre,... read full bio
Whindersson Nunes is a Brazilian comedian, singer, and popular YouTuber who creates videos under the channel name, ‘whinderssonnunes’. At one point Nunes was the most subscribed to Brazilian on YouTube and he currently has over 33 million subscribers. Nunes posts vlogs, parodies, songwriter, and movie reviews to his YouTube channel. Apart from his YouTube channel, Nunes acts and does stand-up.... read full bio
Whiskey Myers is a gritty Texas band whose musical style was forged from several different genres of music from several different eras. The most obvious of these are the blues-rock jam bands such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers Band, and Led Zeppelin. Whiskey Myers takes the blues-rock genre and mixes it with modern day Texas Country such as Reckless... read full bio
White Denim is an indie rock band from Austin, Texas who specializes in unusual song structures and an intense jamming approach. Their frantic sound pulls influences from varying styles of music including psychedelic rock, punk rock, garage rock, blues, dub, soul, and jazz. The four bandmates of White Denim are James Petralli, Steve Terebecki, Conrad Choucroun, and Michael Hunter. The... read full bio
White Reaper is a band based out of Louisville, Kentucky, who plays music in the garage punk and power pop genres. Members of the band include Ryan Hater, Nick Wilkerson, Sam Wilkerson, Hunter Thompson, and Tony Esposito. The band has released to extended plays entitled DEMO 2012 and White Reaper, as well as full-length studio albums including White Reaper Does... read full bio
White Zombie was a Grammy Award-nominated American heavy metal band named after the 1932 film of the same name, which starred Béla Lugosi. Based in New York, White Zombie was originally a noise rock band. White Zombie is better known for their later heavy metal-oriented sound, with lyrics heavily influenced by horror films. Unlike other metal bands of the 1990s,... read full bio
American deathcore band Whitechapel, from Knoxville, is renowned for its violent music and stirring lyrics. Phil Bozeman, the singer, and Ben Savage, the lead guitarist, formed the band in 2006 and gave it the name Whitechapel after the notorious East London neighborhood where Jack the Ripper carried out his horrific murders. Alex Wade on rhythm, Gabe Crisp on bass, and Zach... read full bio
Rapper and hip-hop musician Whiterosemoxie is a rising talent from Detroit, Michigan. He has immediately attracted the attention of both music reviewers and fans with his distinctive blending of poetry and melodic hooks. His stage moniker, whiterosemoxie, is a reference to his own hardships and victories. His true name is Jason Williams. With his 2018 single "Factory Sealed," Whiterosemoxie initially achieved... read full bio
Whitey Morgan and the 78’s is an American country band from Flint, Michigan. The band currently consists of members Eric Allen (aka Whitey Morgan), Brett Robinson, Joey Spina, Alex Lyon, Eric Savage, and Tony Martinez. Morgan has released four albums, his latest two, “Sonic Ranch” and “Hard Times and White Lines” earning the most popularity. Sonic Ranch peaked at number... read full bio
Whitlee Casey's family has a long history of appreciating music, which has greatly influenced his path in the field. Whitlee's early musical experiences shaped his passion and laid the groundwork for his future career. Whitlee's varied musical pallet, which would later define his own unique style, was influenced by well-known musicians like David Crowder, Garth Brooks, and Steven Curtis Chapman.... read full bio
Whitmer Thomas is a musician, comedian and actor. He is best recognized for his work with the LA-based comedy group Power Violence and for lending his voice to the FXX animated comedy Stone Quackers. Power Violence was recognized by Time Out LA as one of their "Comedians to Watch." Thomas started working in comedy when he was 18 years old. Clay... read full bio
Whitney Capps is a national speaker for Proverbs 31 Ministries, a Lifeway speaker, and the founder of Simple Seminary. Whitney's first book, Sick of Me, was published by B & H Publishers. She also wrote a Bible study with a video curriculum called We Over Me. Whitney loves to read the Bible because it helps her find deep but useful truths.... read full bio
Whitney Cummings is an American comedian, actress, and writer based out of Los Angeles. She moved to Los Angeles after college and worked alongside joker Ashton Kutcher on his hit show, Punk’d. In the same year, Whitney began to perform stand-up comedy in local comedy clubs in Los Angeles. Variety named her as one of the 10 Comics to Watch.... read full bio
Whitney Duncan (born 1986 in Scotts Hill, Tennessee, United States) is an American country music artist. She was a finalist in 2007 on the USA Network television show Nashville Star. Soon after, she signed with Warner Bros. Records, and released a self-released CD and her debut solo single,... read full bio
Whitney Engen is an American soccer player who has been a FIFA Women’s World Cup champion. Engen was born in Torrance, California, and she began her career playing for the youth club Slammers FC. Engen has gone on to play soccer college for the University of North Carolina where she won the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship three times. While in... read full bio
Whitney is the winner of the first season of Fox's Masterchef, a reality culinary show. She creates recipes and menus, writes cookbooks, is a chef, a food stylist, and a food judge. She has been featured all over the world, including in China, Dubai, Malaysia, and South Africa, where she has showcased her Southern cuisine. For publications and businesses including Big Green Egg,... read full bio
Whitney Rose is a country music artist located in Austin, Texas. She has been acclaimed by a variety of publications including the New York Times, Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, and Popmatters. Whitney Rose has been described as a sultry country classicist with a tremble in her voice, a 21st-century update of classic countrys most cherished ideals, and her sound has... read full bio
