Born in New York, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro has garnered a lot of attention from the public in a short period of time. His robust, muscular appearance and gregarious nature are most closely linked to MTV's reality show Jersey Shore. He started as a regular cast member after joining this well-liked and financially successful television program. Ronnie was a real estate broker... read full bio
Mavis Staples is an American rhythm & blues and gospel singer that has one of the most recognizable voices in contemporary music. She began her singing career as the lead vocalist to her family’s gospel band, The Staple Singers. They hit fame with their song “Uncloudy Day”, which was a best seller. They also sang popular songs like “Long Walk... read full bio
Sisters Debbie, Kim, Joni, and Kathy Sledge - collectively Sister Sledge - began singing at an early age at the Williams Tempe C.M.E. church in their hometown of Philadelphia. Grandmother Viola Williams (a former opera singer) had the girls performing at charities, civic and political affairs and other philanthropic events under the name Mrs. William's Grandchildren. Since the 1979 release... read full bio
Mario Cantone is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor, with numerous appearances on Comedy Central, including Chappelle's Show. He also played Anthony Marentino on Sex and the City. His unique style is fast-paced and energetic, with much of the humor coming from his impersonations of various characters ranging from his family members, to celebrities, to stereotypes. He hosted a children's... read full bio
Haley Reinhart is best known for competing on the 10th season of American Idol. She finished the competition in third place and earned praise from celebrity judges such as Lady Gaga, Jimmy Page, Adam Lambert, Tom Hanks and Ellen DeGeneres. Although she did not win, Reinhart became a favorite amongst the viewers and her YouTube videos have generated more than... read full bio
Professor of Economics Roland G. Fryer, Jr. teaches at Harvard University. Fryer's work helps create more successful government policies by integrating economic theory, empirical data, and randomized experiments. His research on race, inequality, and education has received a lot of attention from the media and in testimony before Congress. Professor Fryer received the John Bates Clark Medal, which is granted... read full bio
Sean Elliott is a retired American professional basketball player who starred at small forward in both the college and professional ranks. He attended the University of Arizona, where he had a standout career as a two-time All-American, winner of the 1989 John R. Wooden Award, the 1989 Adolph Rupp Trophy, the 1989 NABC Player of the Year, 1989 AP Player... read full bio
Jesse Metcalfe played Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald in the NBC soap opera Passions for five years. He made two guest appearances on the WB Network TV series Smallville as vindictive Van McNulty. Metcalfe then returned to television as the teenage gardener John Rowland on the popular ABC TV drama Desperate Housewives, where his character has a secret relationship with housewife Gabrielle Solis,... read full bio
Beyond their exceptional musicianship and stage presence, these guys write great pop songs. Zach and Cameron had been friends since middle school, but the makings of Allstar Weekend didnt begin until Nathan met Zach in high school; they saw in each other kindred musical spirits, and began a string of garage bands. Not long after, first Cameron, then Michael came... read full bio
Ukonwa Ojo is the senior vice president and global chief marketing officer for MAC Cosmetics, the number 1 makeup brand in the world. Ojo has previously earned her B.S. in Business Administration from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and has also earned her M.B.A. in finance, marketing and international business from Kellogg School of Management. She began her career working as... read full bio
Demetri Martin has become the premiere comedian in America. Martin specializes in deadpan one-liners and absurd observations. He incorporates music into his act, and is possibly best known for using markers and a giant paper tablet to create visual jokes. He makes sketches, analyzes and rearranges words to create humor. Acting as a correspondent, Martin taped segments and showcased his... read full bio
" Peter, Bjorn and John is a musical trio from Stockholm, Sweden. Made up of members Peter Moren on vocals, guitar, and harmonica; Bjorn Yttling on vocals, bass, and keyboards; and John Eriksson on drums, percussion, and vocals. The band is influenced by the sounds of classic ’60s baroque pop, power pop, and new wave. The band gained lots of... read full bio
Stephen Andrew Lynch is a stand-up comedian, musician and Tony Award-nominated actor who is known for his songs mocking daily life and popular cultures, as well as his raunchy comic lyrics. Lynch has released three studio albums and three live albums, along with a live DVD. He has appeared in two Comedy Central Presents specials and starred in the Broadway... read full bio
Staying busy is not a problem for Bill Bellamy, whose flourishing career encompasses the worlds of feature film, television, comedy and more. Bellamy had the unique opportunity of hosting MTV JAMZ, where he was able to cleverly blend an eclectic mix of street culture, locker room observations and a myriad of experiences, placing him well ahead of the new generation... read full bio
Larry Miller is an American comedian, actor, podcaster and columnist. Larry began his career with a memorable cameo in the film “Pretty Woman”, and has since gone on to entertain audiences with some of the most unforgettable roles in films and television shows such as; The Nutty Professor I & II, 10 Things I Hate About You, Bee Movie, Seinfeld,... read full bio
The group Next, debuted their album Rated Next and six short months later their song “Too Close” began to peak at No.1 spots on both Billboard’s Hot 100 and R&B Singles Chart. The band was composed of brothers Terry and Raphael Brown and close friend RL Huggar. The band formed because of the Brown’s family uncle who was a local... read full bio
Drive-By Truckers are an alternative country band which formed in Athens, Georgia, United States in 1996. Currently, the band consists of Patterson Hood, Mike Cooley, David Barbe, John Neff, Jay Gonzalez and Brad Morgan . Cooley and Hood are the only original members of the band remaining. Among the bands former members are Jason Isbell, who left the band in... read full bio
"Gomez is an English indie rock band. Their first album, Bring It On, won the Mercury Music Prize. The genesis of Gomez was the meeting of four friends from Southport. Guitarist and vocalist Ian Ball and drummer Olly Peacock had previously played together in a local heavy metal band called Severed. They joined with guitarist / vocalist / keyboardist Tom... read full bio
Thompson Square is an American country music duo that consists of husband and wife, Keifer Thompson and Shawna Thompson, both of which alternate as vocalists. The duo met during a singing competition in Nashville, Tennessee and worked as solo artists before coming together to form a duo. As Thompson Square, they have released three albums. Their self-titled debut album peaked... read full bio
The reigning merchant of Soul Jazz, Richard Elliot invites loyal fans and newcomers alike to celebrate 25 years since the release of his debut album Trolltown. Where’s the party Where else—In the Zone, a grooving, funked up, horn-splashed collection that finds the energized-as-ever tenor saxophonist paying homage to the pioneering instrumental artists of his formative years (‘70s-early ‘80s) whose brilliance... read full bio
