"On June 15th, 2012 Nik Wallenda made history by being the first person to walk across Niagara Falls on a highwire. The walk set television rating history in both the United States and Canada, aired on live television all over the world, and was in virtually every newspaper worldwide, being seen by hundreds of millions of people. His inspirational message... read full bio
Wolfmother is a Grammy Award-winning hard rock band formed in Sydney, New South Wales. The band originally consisted of Andrew Stockdale (guitar, vocals), Chris Ross (bass, keyboards), and Myles Heskett (drums), though Ross and Heskett left the band. With the original line up Wolfmother released one album, Wolfmother, and six singles, the highest-charting of which was “Joker and the Thief”... read full bio
Foals are a rock band from the United Kingdom who formed in Oxford in 2005 and use the stylized name FOALS. Yannis Philippakis, who was born in Greece and plays both guitar and lead vocals for the band, Jack Bevan, who plays drums and percussion, and Jimmy Smith, who plays rhythm guitar, make up the band's current lineup. They are... read full bio
Dead Can Dance is an Australian music project that formed over thirty years ago in Melbourne by Brendan Perry and Lisa Gerrard. They have a very unique sound and style of music, which has been described as African polyrhythms, Gaelic folk, Gregorian chant, Middle Eastern mantras and even art rock. They have released eight studio albums, three live albums and... read full bio
The success of the Swedish elecropop duo Icona Pop has been explosive since the release of their major hit track, “I Love It.” The music of Icona Pop is influenced by kinetic synthpop/dance beats and the electro house style. Their music is supposed to hit all the highs and the lows, to truly resonate with their audience and invoke emotions... read full bio
Money-savvy expert Mellody Hobson has been educating viewers on important financial decisions for over fifteen years. She is a regular contributor and analyst on finance, the markets and economic trends for CBS News. She also contributes weekly money tips on the Tom Joyner Morning Show. Hobson is President of Ariel Investments, a Chicago-based money management firm that serves individual investors... read full bio
Founding Bon Jovi member Richie Sambora has spent almost three decades as an integral part of one of the worlds most beloved bands. Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, he has created some of the most instantly recognizable guitar sounds and penned many of the greatest rock anthems in a generation. Richie's solo projects have given him the opportunity... read full bio
WALK THE MOON is an indie rock band that hails from Cincinnati, Ohio. The group independently released their debut album, i want! i want!, and received airplay for the track ""Anna Sun"". The music of WALK THE MOON brims with sparkling synth-heavy pop hooks, chanted melodies, sunny harmonies, and agile polyrhythmic grooves — a sound influenced by the new wave... read full bio
When you come from a place called Flat Lake, Alberta, it’s pretty tough to get noticed. For Brett Kissel, it’s pretty tough to be ignored. The young singer/songwriter has been THE country music story in recent years – winning three awards at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards – for CMT Video of the Year (""3-2-1"") and Interactive Artist... read full bio
What ever spark was ignited in Michael Flatley at conception or birth has grown into a mighty and many tongued fire. A concert flautist and dancer whose grace and athleticism have bought world championships as well as a Guinness Book world record for tapping speed - all of these things mark out and amplify the special talent that burst out... read full bio
Chef Michael Symon cooks with soul. Growing up in a Greek and Sicilian family, the Cleveland native creates boldly flavored, deeply satisfying dishes at his four restaurants in America’s heartland: Lola, Lolita, Roast and B Spot. He also shares his exuberant, approachable cooking style and infectious laugh with viewers as an Iron Chef on the Food Network.... read full bio
As a child star of the hit series Full House, Candace Cameron Bure had to weather life's most awkward stages – baby fat and all – on national television. Now she's never been in better shape. Her secret A pro-athlete husband, three active kids and lessons learned from a never-before-revealed battle with bulimia. ""It's a very dangerous cycle that can... read full bio
"Lamb of God (sometimes abbreviated as LOG) is an American groove metal band from Richmond, Virginia. Formed in 1994 (as Burn the Priest), the group consists of vocalist Randy Blythe, guitarists Mark Morton and Willie Adler, bassist John Campbell, and drummer Chris Adler. The band is considered part of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal movement. Since its formation, Lamb... read full bio
Two extraordinary voices joined for one unforgettable show. Lalah Hathaway and Ruben Studdard have come together for an evening of classic soul coupled with rhythm and blues hits - one elegant show with a seamless blending of classic duets, fan favorites, and selections from each artist’s respective catalogs. Born to R&B/Soul music royalty, Lalah Hathaway is the daughter of late... read full bio
The young soulful singer, John Newman was born and raised in Settle, Yorkshire, Northern England. He found his voice and sound when he was 16 years old. His love for music led him to attend Leeds College of Music. The next step in John’s musical journey was move to the city of London. There, he was signed to Island Records... read full bio
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach was a star player on the United States team for fourteen years, during which she helped lead the team to victory in the FIFA Women's World Cup. During this time, she became an inspiration to young girls and women around the world. A master of scoring goals with diving headers, she became the first... read full bio
"Two Door Cinema Club’s story began with three 15-year-olds at school in a town just outside of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Vocalist/guitarist Alex Trimble and bassist Kevin Baird studied music together; guitarist Sam Halliday was a friend of Alex’s. The trio initially formed a rock band with a drummer, but after his departure, the remaining members realized that they weren’t enjoying... read full bio
Rob Garza and Eric Hilton make up the well-known electronic music group Thievery Corporation. The team is well known for their broad musical taste, and their works have included elements of dub, acid jazz, reggae, Indian classical, Middle Eastern, hip-hop, and Brazilian music, including bossa nova. "Lebanese Blonde," one of their most well-known songs, has been on the soundtracks of... read full bio
Earl Sweatshirt, is an American rapper and member of the Los Angeles based hip hop collective Odd Future. He was widely recognized and critically praised for his debut mixtape, Earl. On August 20, 2013, Earl Sweatshirt released his debut studio album, Doris. He is a member of the Los Angeles hip hop collective OFWGKTA.... read full bio
Robert Herjavec is one of North America’s most recognizable business leaders. Born in Eastern Europe, he arrived to North America on a boat with his parents after escaping Communism in the former Yugoslavia. From delivering newspapers, and waiting tables, to launching a computer company from his basement, his drive to achieve has led him to the fulfillment of a better... read full bio
