The Canadian jazz-pop singer Nikki Yanofsky is widely known for her singing voice of the CTV theme song I Believe for the Winter Olympic Games. She started her singing career at the age of 12 by performing at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. She was the youngest ever person to headline at the festival. She made her Canadian Orchestra debut... read full bio
James McLurkin is a daring innovator who has helped to push the frontiers of microrobotics. With his initiative, creativity and extraordinary inventiveness, McLurkin is a natural speaker and educator. In his lectures, he discusses the possibilities of robotic research and the future of his swarm robots, and for younger audiences illustrates the fun in inventing and engineering.... read full bio
Originally formed in 2006 as the Hard Hitters, the trio officially switched to the enigmatic moniker Travis Porter in 2008. MCs Ali (Lakeem Mattox), Quez (Donquez Woods), and Strap (Harold Duncan) grew up together in Decatur, GA, and got together with the hope of taking over the rap world from the underground up. Signed to Jive Records in 2010, the... read full bio
There was a time when James Brown wore the mantle of “the hardest working man in show biz.” Well, now that the Godfather of Soul is no longer with us he’s apparently handed over his title to the multitalented singer, songwriter, actor and entertainer Sebastian Bach.While Bach may be best-known for selling some 20-million albums with his former band Skid... read full bio
New York native, Ryan Star, is a singer-songwriter best known for his appearance on the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova. On the show, Ryan showed his diverse style from melodic and moving piano to rocking the Rolling Stones. His track “Brand New Day” is the theme song to the Fox television drama Lie to Me. Star is currently topping the... read full bio
Three Graces seamlessly blend their talents to convey the ultimate aural performance. Poised and charming, Three Graces join classical and world music influences together to create perfect harmonies in both well-known songs and much revered vocal music, while also incorporating their own works featured on their self-titled debut album. Vocalists Joy, Kelly and Sarah credit their success to their varied... read full bio
Matt Shingledecker, who was raised in Charleston, started out in kindergarten acting as the Caboose in O'Quinn's performance of The Little Engine That Could. He played the role of Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Charleston Stage Company, Footlight Players, Spoleto, Porter-Gaud, Charleston Youth Co., and South of Broadway Theater Co. throughout his formative years. Prior to playing... read full bio
Michael Grasso began studying the world of magic at the young age of 9. He fell in love instantly with the craft. Michael Grasso was able to infuse both his love for magic and music. His show has a unique infusion of magic with live music that captures his audiences around the world. Michael began refining his craft in New... read full bio
Former professional football player and coach, Mike Singletary started his career at Baylor University. He had a lot of success playing linebacker and was the only college junior to be selected for the All-Southwest Conference team in the 1970s. After great success at Baylor, Singletary was drafted into the NFL as a starting linebacker for the Chicago Bears. He was... read full bio
Black Stone Cherry is a full-throttle modern rock band, with guitars that rage and a shuddering rhythmic attack. They can grind out an intense, bluesy riff that’s equal parts Guns N Roses and Alice In Chains. They sound as earthy and raw as Soundgarden, as heavy and fun as AC/DC, yet there's a higher level of musicianship to their performances... read full bio
Chazz Palminteri is an American actor, screenwriter, film producer, and playwright. He is an Academy Award nominated actor best known for his role in Bullets over Broadway, A Bronx Tale, The Usual Suspects, Analyze This, and as Shorty in the series Modern Family. Palminteri gained fame upon the premiere of his one-man show A Bronx Tale, which was on Broadway... read full bio
The Celtic Tenors have established themselves as the most successful classical crossover artists ever to emerge from Ireland. They continue to re-invent the tenor idiom by pioneering a new style of 'cool' never before seen on the classical stage and by breaking the traditional stuffy tenor mold. While each of The Celtic Tenors have been influenced by the musical traditions... read full bio
Comedian Matt Braunger was raised in Portland, Oregon. An actor since childhood, Matt studied theatre in New York and improvisation in Chicago under such luminaries as Susan Messing and Del Close. Matt was a series regular on MADtv during its final season. His television credits also include Chelsea Lately, The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, The Late Show with David Letterman,... read full bio
Tom Cotter is a comedian who was the runner-up and Breakout Star from season 7 of “America’s Got Talent”. Since his breakthrough in the show, Cotter has been invited back a few times to perform and was also apart of their “America’s Got Talent: The Champions”. He has gone on to appear on television series such as, “The Tonight Show”,... read full bio
The Meters have grooved their way around the globe. They have toured with such talents as The Rolling Stones, and have been a studio band for such diverse artists as Dr. John, Paul McCartney, Robert Palmer, and Patti Labelle. Today founding members Art Neville and George Porter Jr., are joined by New Orleans native Brian Stoltz on guitar and Russell... read full bio
Growing up in Connecticut, Seth read Stephen King novels from an early age and made his pals star in home-made horror films. He is the author of three New York Times Bestselling novels in addition to one somewhat unsuccessful but well-reviewed book. From time to time, he writes or produces films. It and The Lego Batman Movie are most likely the ones... read full bio
Designer Bradley Bayou is a multidisciplinary artist whose work includes fine art, fashion, and home design. After founding Bradley Bayou Design, an interior design and development company with offices in New York City and Los Angeles, he has amassed a portfolio that has won praise from magazines such as Dwell, Elle Décor, Architectural Digest, and The Wall Street Journal. For more... read full bio
Majora Carter is a Peabody Award-winning broadcaster, a MacArthur Fellow, an urban redevelopment strategy consultant, and an actual estate developer. Many policies, programs, and employment training and placement systems related to economic development, technology inclusion, and green infrastructure have been developed under her direction. She also teaches at the Keller Center at Princeton University. Carter reduces Brain Drain in low-status... read full bio
Director Jason Reitman, who was nominated for an Oscar, has made a name for himself as a unique, astute, and humorous storyteller who is well-known for his spot-on social commentary. Up in the Air, directed by Reitman, received six Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. George Clooney and Vera Farmiga are the main stars of the Reitman-written and -directed movie.... read full bio
With the word Twitter" such an ingrained part of our lexicon today, it is hard to believe that it was only 2006 when Dom Sagolla helped to create it. An instant phenomenon, it shows no sign of fading away. In just a few short years, Twitter continues to gain notability and popularity and currently has more than 100 million users... read full bio
