Author Fredrik Backman wrote A Man Called Ove, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry and Britt-Marie Was Here with two novellas and one nonfiction book. His works also include Beartown, Us Against You and Anxious People. More than 40 nations have published his novels. Backman was raised in Helsingborg and began studying comparative religion before quitting to work as a truck driver. Backman... read full bio
After its formation, The Saturdays shot to international prominence. Frankie was an essential element of the band and fans adored her for her vivacious and endearing nature. The group put out four studio albums and thirteen top 10 hits in all. 2008 saw the release of their debut album, Chasing Lights, which went platinum. In addition, the band started four national... read full bio
With accordionist Phil Alexander (Moishe's Bagel), violinist Gavin Marwick (Fatea Instrumentalist of the Year), and Ruth Morris (Outlander - HBO) on the exquisite Swedish Nyckelharpa, the Firelight Trio is a formidable new ensemble. Their repertoire include vibrant Swedish polskas, lively Scottish reels, lyrical French waltzes, toe-tapping klezmer, and stunning original melodies. Their music is vivid, imaginative, and never-endingly fascinating.... read full bio
American rock band Farmer's Wife, based in Austin, is well-known for their distinctive mix of alternative and rock songs. In the music industry, Farmer's Wife has carved out a name for themselves with their raw energy and poignant lyrics. Their music transports listeners on an emotional rollercoaster via a musical adventure. Farmer's Wife is a band whose passion and inventiveness are... read full bio
Fran_ois Charles Armand Fillon was Prime Minister of France during a time in which the French government needed a much-needed push. As a member of the UMP, Francois Fillon became Jean-Pierre Raffarin's Minister of Labor and undertook controversial reforms of the 35-hour working week law and of the French retirement system, initiative he took upon himself as a decisive policy... read full bio
Fans of the hit HBO series The Sopranos will instantly recognize Federico Castelluccio, the actor who plays Furio Giunta, a pony-tailed Neapolitan enforcer best known for his forbidden tryst with Tony's wife, Carmella (and having to high-tail it out of the country as a result).There are many actors who happen to be painters. Federico is a rare breed who's just... read full bio
Borman received a Bachelor of Science degree from the U.S. Military Academy, West Point. He completed the Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program. In addition to many honorary degrees, special honors and service decorations, he is the recipient of the Harmon International Aviation Trophy, the Robert J. Collier Trophy and the National Geographic Society's Hubbard Medal, and the Congressional Space... read full bio
Freddie Prinze, Jr. is the son of the late actor and comedian Freddie Prinze, Sr. Prinze, Jr. became well known to teenage audiences for starring in several Hollywood films, such as I Know What You Did Last Summer as well as its sequel, I Still Know What You Did Last Summer, romantic comedy She's All That, Summer Catch, and the... read full bio
Fuzzy Zoeller is a golfer who has won ten PGA Tour events including two major championships. Zoeller has won 19 PGA Tours which include the Masters Tournament, the U.S. Open, and the Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic. Other notable victories Zoeller has earned include Champion Tour wins in the Senior PGA Championship and the MasterCard Championship. He won the Masters Tournament... 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
Felipe Esparza is an upcoming comedian and actor, who won the seventh season of NBC’s Last Comic Standing. He starred in his very own one hour special, They’re Not Gonna Laugh at You, which premiered on Showtime. Felipe has appeared on numerous television shows including Arsenio Hall, The Tonight Show, TruTV’s World’s Dumbest, Galavision’s Que Locos and BET’s Comic View.... read full bio
The online moniker for Franchesca Ramsey is Chescaleigh. Her hometown is West Palm Beach, Florida, and she currently resides in New York City where she works as a writer, actress, and video blogger. Currently, you can find her online as the host of the MTV News web series Decoded. She was previously a writer and contributor for Comedy Central's The Nightly... read full bio
Foghat and Savoy Brown are both popular rock bands that were popular in the 70’s. Both bands currently coming together to bring a night of classic rock hits onto one stage. Foghat currently consists of members Roger Earl, Bryan Bassett and Charlie Huhn. The band has earned eight certified Gold albums over the years, one certified Platinum album and one... read full bio
Fran Tirado is a writer and speaker who is openly gay. He is the deputy editor of Out, co-creator of Food 4 Thot, co-host of Queerly Beloved, and former executive editor of Hello Mr. As a writer, Tirado’s work has been featured or mentioned in outlets such as, VICE, The New Yorker, Vulture, Out, NPR, UnHappy Hour with Matt Bellassai,... read full bio
Freeman Hrabowski, also known as Freeman A. Hrabowski III is a mathematician, educator, and advocate. He is also co-author of several books. His research, leadership, expertise and vision are integral in universities, schools, and community groups in the country. He has been President of the University of Maryland for nearly 30 years and has transformed the commuter college into an... read full bio
Jon Foreman of Switchfoot and Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek got together to create a musical collaboration dubbed Fiction Family. They have also added a bassist and a drummer, Aaron Redfield and Tyler Chester. Fiction Family has released a self-titled album under ATO Records. It placed as number 71 on the charts. They also released a single entitled “When She’s... read full bio
Folake Olowofoyeku is a Nigerian actress and musician who is best known for playing Abishola on the television series “Bob Hearts Abishola”. Folake was born in Nigeria and while growing up, she spent time in the Victoria Island in Lagos, Nigeria, and in London. When she was 18, she emigrated to the United States and graduated with a B.A. in... read full bio
Fidel Ramos, also known as FVR and Eddie, is a retired Filipino general and politician who has previously served as the 12th President of the Philippines. Ramos was born in Lingayen, Pangasinan, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands and earned his degree in Civil Engineering at the National University in Manila. He then went on to earn a B.S. in... read full bio
Before turning 22, the West London MC released his debut song, "They Ain't 100." Nothing was anticipated by him. He entered prison three weeks after that. He didn't realize how popular the song had become until after he got out and people started requesting more of his music. The song went viral while he was away, receiving radio play and... read full bio
Fort Hope wants to be a force for good, if their name doesn't make that plain. They desire for their music to be a potent force for good. And sure, they do want to give everyone who hears them reason for optimism. Since they were founded, it has been their goal. The now London-based quartet — Jonathan Gaskin (vocals, guitar... read full bio
