For his efforts to combat wasted food, Tristram Stuart has won the Sophie Prize, an international environmental honor. Tristram has developed into a well-known advocate after the critical acclaim of his first book, The Bloodless Revolution and has worked in a number of nations to help reduce the environmental and social impact of food production. He showed that Western nations waste up... read full bio
There is no other way to characterize the strength of British Columbia-born producer, singer, and songwriter Teigen Gayse than as a small-town girl of Métis origin with a big voice and an even bigger message. At age 13, she took up the guitar for the first time. Songwriting quickly developed into a passion. Teigen's affinity for country music got its... read full bio
One of the most well-known women in business management, Jan Fields served as president of McDonald's USA, LLC and is a former McDonald's executive. She rose through the ranks of the business, from the restaurants to administration to the executive suite, thanks to her diligence and commitment. Ms. Fields is a well-known motivational speaker, a champion of personal growth and a skilled... read full bio
Shawn Bosco Fernandes is a Canadian singer, songwriter, dancer, and television personality better known by his stage name Shawn Desman. Universal Music Canada signed him. Shawn Desman participated in numerous talent shows and activities while attending St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School in Toronto. Shawn Fernandes performed as a dancer in the Boomtang Boys' "Squeezetoy" music video in 1998. Before... read full bio
DJ Rob Garza, a producer and recording artist, began receiving requests to remix music from a variety of bands. Garza started fulfilling requests as a labor of love and a chance to experiment with new creative avenues because of his reputation as one half of the groundbreaking electronic music band Thievery Corporation. Garza made the decision to group the songs... read full bio
Scuba no longer resides in England, but it is difficult to conceive what London's musical scene would be like without his contribution. The founder of the Hotflush label, a producer, DJ and promoter, got his start in London with both jungle and techno. Later, he got entangled with garage and pirate radio, solidifying his position as one of the city's top musical pioneers. After... read full bio
This high-energy, authentic rock band will amuse you and your guests while taking you on a fun-filled musical journey through the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s as well as current Top 40 and rock favorites. The Trip have received numerous "Top Rock Cover Band" awards and were chosen by CBS as the best cover band. They are one of the most... read full bio
Jason Anthony Canning takes great satisfaction in his clean comedy and enjoys simply being in the moment with the audience and letting the conversation flow naturally. Jason Canning made a somewhat unusual entry into comedy. He was chosen specifically to portray the eccentric Mr. Paramount, the face of the Paramount Comedy Channel, before he had performed at an open mic. Canning... read full bio
By assuming various different personas, David and Stephen Dewaele have continually pushed the limits of music into uncharted and creative areas. They have a sound system (Despacio), a record label (DEEWEE), a band (Soulwax), a DJ set (2manyDJs) and even developed an app and website (Radio Soulwax). Additionally, they are well known for being one of the most creative remix and producer... read full bio
Robin and Linda are nearing the end of a five-decade career that has seen them appear on hundreds of radio and television programs, thousands of concerts across three continents, a Robert Altman-directed film and 24 personal albums. They are unparalleled live and at ease on any platform, whether it is in a little coffee shop or bar, a big, storied concert... read full bio
The Belgian band The Subs have performed more than 160 performances, visited 14 countries and participated in many interviews since the release of their self-titled first album Subculture. They are a passionate band whose explosive fusion of electro, rave, and punk has been wrecking the dance floors of their Ghent birthplace since their early days. They have been supported by artists... read full bio
From the Just For Laughs Humor Festival in Montreal to the Howard Stern Show in New York, to Dennis Miller Live in Las Vegas and in theaters all throughout the country, Robert Cait's clever Jewish stand-up comedy has kept audiences enthralled. Jewish audiences respond to Robert on the most hysterical and profound levels. He is one of the most distinctive and in-demand... read full bio
Hawksley Workman is an established actor, producer, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and published author. The two-time Juno Prize winner, who has been nominated for the award six times, has had radio success in Canada and Europe and has written music for famous singers all over the world. Many popular musicians, including Tegan and Sara, Serena Ryder, Great Big Sea, Sarah Slean and Jeremy Fisher,... read full bio
The St. Louis Cardinals chose Lance Lynn as their starting pitcher in the first round of the MLB Draft. He won the World Series that year with the Cardinals and the next year he was selected to the National League All-Star team. With the Brownsburg Little League when he was younger, Lynn played in the Little League World Series and took... read full bio
Steve Pearce is a former Boston Red Sox professional baseball player. At the University of South Carolina, Pearce participated in two NCAA baseball seasons and twice led his team in batting average, home runs, and RBIs. He totaled 42 home runs, becoming the first player in school history to surpass the 40-homer plateau so rapidly. He was voted USC's Rookie... read full bio
Pitcher Rick Porcello plays for the Boston Red Sox and was inducted into the Chester County Sports Hall of Fame. Porcello was the top high school talent going into the draft and was hailed as an "ace" who might be a "bona fide No. 1 starter." With a contract for $11.1 million, Porcello became the highest-paid high schooler in history after... read full bio
The Real Housewives of New Jersey is where sassy Melissa Gorga is best known for her work. She has three children with her husband Joe Gorga. Her musical career includes numerous successful tracks that have topped the dance charts on iTunes and can be heard on numerous RHWONJ episodes. Gorga, who is also a fashion designer, just established her own store, Envy,... read full bio
Neil Walker, a second-generation Major League Baseball player and Silver Slugger Award winner, played second base for the New York Mets. He was chosen by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first round of the MLB Draft and after three minor league seasons, he was ranked No. 3 in the Pirates' organization and in Baseball America's Top 100 Prospects. He had a five-hit... read full bio
Courtney Hansen is a television personality, syndicated columnist, and author who also loves cars. Her co-hosting position on the popular car makeover series Overhaulin' was her most popular television gig. Since then, she has fronted a number of additional programs with an automotive theme, including Vinsetta Garage on the Discovery Channel's Autoweek, Rides and Million Dollar Motors on TLC and Powerblock on... read full bio
As the office manager for Richard Rawlings, the renowned Gas Monkey Garage's owner and the star of the auto-themed Discovery Channel series Fast N' Loud, Christie Brimberry made headlines. The team looks for damaged cars and fixes them for cash. The episodes of this distinctive reality television program occasionally included themes and skits. Christie Brimberry had surgery to remove a thyroid lymph... read full bio
