One of the most respected figures in American broadcast journalism, Jane Pauley served as co-host of NBC’s TODAY for thirteen years, anchored the Weekend Edition of NBC News, appeared as a regular substitute for Tom Brokaw on Nightly News, and hosted both “Time and Again,” a retrospective news program on MSNBC, and “Real Life with Jane Pauley,” a weekly newsmagazine.... read full bio
Danny Tenaglia is a New York-based DJ and Grammy nominated record producer. Tenaglia's first mainstream success as a DJ came in with a remix of The Daou's song, Surrender Yourself. Contrary to the music popular in New York at the time, Tenaglia was producing more minimal, tech grooves originating in European production studios. Tenaglia released another full-length LP titled Tourism,... read full bio
Over the past 30+ years, Dr. Ken Dychtwald has emerged as the foremost visionary and original thinker regarding the lifestyle, marketing, healthcare and workforce implications of the age wave. Ken Dychtwald is a psychologist, gerontologist, documentary filmmaker, entrepreneur and best-selling author of sixteen books on aging-related issues, including Bodymind, Age Wave: The Challenges and Opportunities of an Aging Society, Age... read full bio
John Kay is a singer, songwriter and guitarist known as the frontman of Steppenwolf. An innovator on Rock's rugged side, he brought us the Rock Rebel Anthem Born To Be Wild". Kay & Steppenwolf produced seven Top 40 rock classics, including "Magic Carpet Ride" and "Rock Me". Lyrically, songs such as "Rock & Roll Rebels" and "Hold On" focus on... read full bio
A versatile actress who has displayed a talent for both comedy and drama, Bebe Neuwirth is also a gifted Dancer and vocalist who has won acclaim for her work on the musical stage. Bebe began taking dance lessons at the age of five, and, while a student at Princeton High School, she began appearing in local ballet productions and community... read full bio
Howie Long is a renowned figure in the world of American football, best known for his prominent role as a lead in-studio analyst for the FOX NFL Sunday broadcast team. With an impressive tenure spanning since 1994, Long has become an integral part of the network's coverage. His exceptional performance on the show earned him an Emmy Award in 1997... read full bio
Tanya Tucker is a country singer-songwriter from Seminole, Texas. She came to prominence after the release of her first hit single, “Delta Dawn” when she was only 13 years old. Since the release of Delta Dawn, Tucker has gone on to release 25 studio albums including singles such as “Love Me Like You Used To”, “Two Sparrows In a Hurriane”,... read full bio
Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis has made a name for herself as one of Hollywood's most prestigious and powerful figures. She has played legendary parts that have become cultural touchstones throughout her incredible career, displaying her talent and adaptability. For her performance of the odd dog trainer Muriel Pritchett in Lawrence Kasdan's The Accidental Tourist, Davis won the 1989 Academy Award for... read full bio
La Mafia is one of the most versatile and critically acclaimed Latino bands in the music industry. Vocalist Oscar De La Rosa and accordion player Armando Lichtenberger Jr. founded La Mafia in 1980. The rest of the group includes bass player Tim Ruiz, drummer Joe Gonzalez, keyboardist David DeLaGarza, and guitarist Viktor Pachecho. They have been able to create an... read full bio
From 1981 to 1991, Jacques Attali was an advisor to President Francois Mitterrand. He subsequently cast doubt on Mitterrand's past as a mid-level Vichy government functionary in his retrospective of Mitterrand's career, C'tait Francois Mitterrand, published in 2005. In April 1991 he became the first President of the London-based European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the financial institution established by... read full bio
Russell Simmons, the business and cultural icon shares his experiences in and beliefs on success in Do You! 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success. Simmons has been instrumental in bringing hip-hop to every facet of business and media since its inception in the late 1970's, and with a major new digital initiative launching... read full bio
Aimee Mullins was recognized as one of the Greatest Women of the 20th Century at the Women's Museum in Dallas, honoring her success and contributions as an athlete. She holds world records in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash and long jump. Off the track, she was one of three nationally chosen high school students to receive full scholarships awarded by... read full bio
One of the greatest Swiss athletes in history and a tennis legend, Martina Hingis spent a total of 209 weeks as World No. 1. She has won five Grand Slam singles titles- three Australian Opens, one Wimbledon, and one US Open. She has also won twelve Grand Slam women's doubles titles, winning a calendar year doubles Grand Slam, and five... read full bio
Hotelier, author, entrepreneur, and speaker Chip Conley has been an innovating force in the hospitality industry since founding Joie de Vivre Hospitality at the age of 26. After 24 years of heading the company as CEO, Conley became Airbnb's Global Head of Hospitality. Conley is the author of multiple books based on his business tactics including The Rebel Rules: Daring... read full bio
Will Downing launched a successful career as a background singer, working with a number of notable R&B artists including Billy Ocean, Kashif, Dionne Warwick, and Stephanie Mills, among others. When his self-titled debut was released, music aficionados were forced to sit up and take notice of his rich and sensual baritone voice, a voice that is, at turns, as soft... read full bio
Andrew Dice Clay is an actor, stand-up comedian, musician, and producer. He gained popularity with his outrageous, controversial comedy and became known as The Diceman. Clay has released 10 different comedy albums and numerous films and television series over the years. From the young age of five, Clay was already entertaining his family at home doing impressions and then eventually... read full bio
A man of many trades, Mario Lopez has the overwhelming desire to always stay active. From actor to host, producer to writer, Mario Lopez has made his mark on Hollywood and he has no plans to stop. EXTRA named him the single host of their daily nationally syndicated show. Concurrently, Lopez has also continued his hosting duties on MTV highest... read full bio
Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (originally Christian Scott) is a musician, composer, and producer who has won two Edison Awards and been nominated for five Grammy Awards. He is the nephew of Donald Harrison, Jr., the renowned saxophonist and jazz innovator. At thirteen, he started receiving instruction in music from his uncle. Adjuah obtained a full tuition scholarship to Berklee College... read full bio
Chrisette Michele is a veteran that has found middle ground. She had commercial success with Epiphany, which debuted at #1 on Soundscan and the Billboard charts. First single “I’m a Star,” written by Ne-Yo and produced by Chuck Harmony, landed impactfully at urban mainstream and urban adult contemporary stations nationwide. With the help of will.i.am, she received a Grammy Award for... read full bio
""The only decent art I've ever created has been out of the overflow of my heart."" These words spoken humbly by the well-honored artist Steven Curtis Chapman, couldn't be more sincere, or-according to him-accurate. With more than ten million records sold in a career spanning nearly thirty years, Steven Curtis Chapman has recorded eighteen projects with Sparrow Records, in addition... read full bio
