Pigeon, a five-piece band, bursts onto the scene with their explosive first EP Yagana. The group was born out of an accidental post-pub jam session in Margate. The seamless transitions between Afro-disco, grunge, no wave and jazz on the tunes make the band's interconnected symbiotic relationship clear right away. Falle Nioke, a singer from Guinea, is supported by a talented ensemble that... read full bio
Irish composer and producer Charlie Loane, who was born and raised in Belfast and now resides in South London, has a solo project called piglet. His latest EP, which consists of seven songs, is a compilation of songs that explore his friendships, drug usage, self-identity affirmations and experiences with mental illness and substance misuse. The EP features re-recordings of previously released solo singles... read full bio
Pist Idiots are an Australian punk rock band from Revesby in south west Sydney. Pist Idiots have grown into one of Australia's top live acts, thanks to their riotous live shows where clothes appears to be optional. How did Pist Idiots rise to the top They began by performing in pubs. They began recording from there and others became curious. They toured... read full bio
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PJ Western is a LA based musician who creates music that is as diverse as the American terrain itself. His hazy pop-rock psychedelia resembles a haze of 1960s AM radio heard through someone else's vehicle. Western's first attempts at singing were hummed from his cot, not long before he was led down a road of meditation and philosophical inquiry aimed at embracing... read full bio
Plaid is an electronic music duo from London. The duo is comprised of artists Andy Turner and Ed Handley. Plaid is their newest moniker; they have used other pseudonyms like Atypic, Repeats, and Balil. Plaid has released 17 albums under their various monikers. The duo creates Intelligent Dance Music, the duo’s own sub-genre of electronic dance music. They have created... read full bio
The Platinum Rockstars Classic Rock Superstar Show is a time-line of arena rock 'n roll featuring authentic re-creations of the most legendary acts in history all in one show! With astonishing accuracy, the talented Platinum Rockstars cast re-creates the sights, sounds, looks and personalities of the most popular rock acts in history and the Platinum Rockstars Radio" DJ starts the... read full bio
Marcus Cooper, better known as his stage name, Pleasure P, is an American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer who is best known for his rise to fame as a member of the group Pretty Ricky. Pleasure P was born in Carver Ranches, West Park, Florida, and he began his career as a member of Pretty Ricky, a group that was... read full bio
The Leave Argentina single by Polarsets was recorded after a winter of composing, and it was made available on Bandcamp in 2010. This song's B-side, Just Don't Open Your Eyes Yet, also played a crucial role in the band's ability to perform live locally. They received support slots for artists such as Ellie Goulding, Delphic, and Field Music at the... read full bio
Pom Klementieff is an actress who is known for roles in films such as Loup, Hacker’s Game, Sleepless Night, and she also landed the role of Mantis in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. She will appear as Mantis in the film Avengers: Infinity War. Pom struggled to decide what to do as career, but it didn’t take her long... read full bio
The psychedelic rock band Pond hails from Perth in the Australian state of Western Australia. The members of the band wanted to be able to play together in an atmosphere that encouraged them to experiment with different styles of music, so they decided to form a band. Tame Impala, another Australian rock band, frequently contributes members to the lineup of... read full bio
The newest release from Sam Bielanski and Matty Morand's PONY, Velveteen, won't significantly alter how listeners see the group, which is fortunate because these sweet songs rank among the group's finest. Another set of powerful, guitar-centered songs from PONY features tales of self-doubt and uncertainty as well as stories of doubt in relationships. In spite of this, PONY isn't playing a joke... read full bio
Producer, songwriter, composer, DJ and maybe one of the top MCs in the nation, POOKIE is headquartered in Melbourne. She cites Missy Elliot and the wider hip-hop community as the originators of her love of music. Growing up in Perth, POOKIE developed a passion for a wide range of artistic endeavors, including poetry, painting, drawing and sculpture. With the use of this... read full bio
Pop Gun Rerun is one of most sought after 80’s tribute band. Covering the greatest hits of the 80’s this band can complete up to 5 hours of entertainment multiple costume changes, choreography, male and female vocals, and 100 of the hottest hits from the 80's this band will put the WOW factor in your event. Pop Gun Rerun is... read full bio
America's Best Dance Crew season five champions Poreotics, are an Asian American all-male dance crew based out of Westminster, California. They specialize in popping, choreography and robotics, hence the name Po-reo-tics. The members of the group have laboriously honed their craft of popping and robotic movement and are at the pinnacle of their game. The way in which the crew... read full bio
Porij, a four-piece from Manchester, is the newest band to break new musical ground in the city in their own wild way. The band's roots are in dance and indie music, but with each new album, Porij expands into other sound spheres. Nobody seems to be able to tie them down, not even the band members themselves, yet this is what... read full bio
Portishead are a band from Bristol, United Kingdom, named after a small coastal town twelve miles west of said musical hotbed, in North Somerset. They were initially known for their use of jazz samples and some hip-hop beats along with various synth sounds and the hauntingly beautiful vocals of singer Beth Gibbons. Their current sound drops the samples in favour... read full bio
Post Sex Nachos are a soulful, passionate quintet ready to straddle genres and create music that will get you to jump, shake and move. They have emerged from the Midwest's underground alt rock scene. These exhilarating rockers will forever redefine the phrase "boy band" as they charge into war for the love of the rhythm. Post Sex Nachos continually expand the... read full bio
Mohammad Khatami, the reformist President of Iran, 1997 2005, is one of the pre-eminent world leaders of our time. Running on a platform of tolerance and social reform, Khatami swept into office in 1997, chosen by over 20 million Iranians, nearly 70 percent of the vote. It was a surprising, heart-lifting triumph. As President, Khatami reinvigorated Iran. A political... read full bio
Prince Lorenzo de' Medici is the heir and direct descendent of one of the most well-known families in history. The de' Medici dynasty, which founded the Italian Renaissance, stands for unrivaled historical achievements in the fields of art, banking, food, medicine, accounting, philanthropy, business, geography, agriculture, religion, textiles, and fashion. Prince Lorenzo, a cultural ambassador, trendsetter, and keynote speaker who... read full bio
Princess Sarah Culberson is an American dancer, actress, philanthropist, writer, speaker, and academic administration who is a Mende princess of Bumpe in Sierra Leone. Culberson was born in Morgantown, West Virginia, to an American mother and a Sierra Leonean father. She was adopted as an infant and moved to West Virginia where her adoptive father was a professor at West... read full bio
Priya Ragu is an up-and-coming South Indian RnB singer-songwriter from Swiss-Tamil. Ragu rose to fame after the release of her debut single, “Good Love 2.0.” After the release of her debut single, Ragu began being likened to artists which include Jorja Smith, Nao, Noname, and SZA. Ragu grew up in a strict Indian household and her parents didn’t want her... read full bio
With the unique distinction of being born in Germany and raised in Compton, CA, Problem has already worked with some of music’s biggest names, including Snoop Dogg, Kanye West, John Legend, Jamie Foxx, Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa, Childish Gambino, Pharrell Williams, and Travis Barker. He has recorded two singles: “I’m Toe Up” and most recently, “Last Love”. Possibly... read full bio
Although DJ/producer Prunk works at his own speed, he is not slowing down. He founded the label PIV, which has been releasing EPs on a regular basis. One such EP is his own creation, "Sexy Brasil." In addition to heading the label and releasing records, Prunk has been touring the globe, performing in places like Bali (Jenja) and Brazil (D.EDGE,... read full bio
PUP, also known as Pathetic Use of Potential, and previously known as Topanga, is a Canadian punk-rock band that consists of members Stefan Babcock, Nestor Chumak, Zack Mykula, and Steve Sladkowski. The group is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and three of the members of the group have been childhood friends and often played in bands together. After high school, the... read full bio
Purelink has frequently been referred to as a "ambient boy band." It's not meant disparagingly; despite using laptops as their primary instruments, the American trio intends to perform as a band. Still, ambient may not be the best description. The group's sound spans decades and genres, referencing both the billowy ambient techno released by labels such as 3XL, West Mineral... read full bio
Tino Pinotek, better known as his stage name, Purple Disco Machine, is a German disco and house music producer and DJ who grew up in the German Democratic Republic. Pinotek found his love of music at a young age as his father showed him Western rock music. This led him to later begin producing with the program Cubase, as well... read full bio
Pusha T is a recording artist, occasional actor, and formerly one half of the critically acclaimed hip hop duo Clipse. He signed to Kanye Wests G.O.O.D. Music, eventually becoming the president of the label. Following his signing, he was featured on a number of labelmates projects such as My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and many of the G.O.O.D. Fridays tracks.... read full bio
Q-Tip is best known as the co-founder of A Tribe Called Quest. He is one of the most important Hip Hop artists of all time because he mixed rap, jazz, and other styles with lyrics that were sharp and socially aware. The group's sixth and last album, "We Got It From Here...Thank You For Your Service," got great reviews. Q-Tip has... read full bio
Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma, a singer, composer and performer also known by her stage name Qing Madi, has made music her only vocation. When she started her profession, her artistic brilliance was immediately apparent. With her innovative genre-defying blend of afrobeats, pop, soul and R&B, the multi-talented Nigerian prodigy is influencing the future of music. She draws heavily from her cultural heritage and the poetic... read full bio
Quentin Tarantino wrote the scripts for True Romance and Natural Born Killers. His directed Reservoir Dogs, and Pulp Fiction. Tarantino released the Kill Bill series, which led to a Golden Globe nomination for Uma Thurman, who starred in the films. Tarantino was nominated for two Academy Awards for the film Inglourious Basterds. Tarantino dabbled in television. Tarantino achieved both commercial... read full bio
Quinn Christopherson, a native of Alaska, initially gained recognition for his personal songs when he won NPR's Tiny Desk Contest with the stirring "Erase Me." His full-length debut, Write Your Name in Pink, is an examination of the self and an investigation into identity-related concerns. Christopherson was born and reared in Anchorage and is the youngest of four Native children (his... read full bio
Rachael Leigh Cook is most popular for her starring roles in the films She's All That, Josie and the Pussycats, Into the West, and the television series Perception. She currently provides the voice for various characters in the Adult Swim series, Robot Chicken. This brown haired, doe eyed beauty from Minnesota got her first acting role when she was around... read full bio
Rachel Lindsay is an American television personality who is best known for being a contestant on the reality television series “The Bachelor,” and for being the first African-American bachelorette once she became the thirteenth lead on the reality television series “The Bachelorette.” Lindsay was born in Dallas, Texas, and she earned her Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and sports management from... read full bio
Rachel Timberlake delivers a performance with such a high level of intensity to your stage. Observing this is similar to seeing a firecracker explode into a spectacular conclusion. When you hear Rachel speak with her crystal-clear voice and energetic delivery, it is very clear that she exudes confidence rather than cockiness, and this attribute is immediately apparent. Rachel just just... read full bio
Rachel Zegler is an up-and-coming actress from New Jersey who will be making her acting debut starring as Maria in the Stephen Spielberg film remake of “West Side Story”. Out of all 30,000 people who auditioned, Zegler was the one who won the role of Maria. She gained attention through social media after posting a cover of the Lady Gaga... read full bio
RaeLynn is an American singer-songwriter from Baytown, Texas, who was a contestant on The Voice in season two, where she made it to the quarterfinals. She has since performed a song co-written with Miranda Lambert entitled ""Lie"", and returned for the semifinal results show to perform her newest single “Boyfriend” with fellow finalists Chris Mann and Juliet Simms. Her first... read full bio
Since his first release, "Glassy Riddim," South London native Raf-Saperra has quickly emerged as one of the most talked-about exports from the UK. He has become extremely popular on social media by fusing his traditional Punjabi folk vocals with his western musical influences. Raf has spent the last ten years studying under the top Punjabi folk musicians. Raf gives a... read full bio
Rahm Emanuel is an American politician who has previously served as the 55th Mayor of Chicago. Emanuel was born in Chicago, Illinois, and he earned his B.A. in Liberal Arts from Sarah Lawrence College before going on to earn his M.A. in Speech and Communication from Northwestern University. Emanuel went on to begin his political career working with Illinois Public... read full bio
Rahul Jandial, MD, PhD, a brain surgeon and neuroscientist with dual training, is a Sunday Times bestselling author whose works have been translated into more than ten different languages. At the Jandial Lab in Los Angeles, Jandial manages ground-breaking research as well as intricate cancer surgeries. Additionally, he founded the International Neurosurgical Children's Association, where he oversees teams who perform... read full bio
Pop music is recorded by actress, singer, and songwriter Rainey Qualley under the moniker Rainsford. Qualley is the sister of actress Margaret Qualley (Palo Alto, The Nice Guys) and the daughter of former models Paul Qualley and Andie MacDowell. She was born in New York City and raised in Missoula, Montana, and Asheville, North Carolina. She pursued two jobs as... read full bio
The office for Raj Patel has asked that CTI not list them, give out pricing, information or availability. If you are interested in this celebrity only, please contact CTI directly and we can let you know the process needed to confirm a date with them.
Ralph Rucci is an American fashion designer and artist who is best known for the luxury clothing and accessories line, Chado Ralph Rucci. Rucci was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and he began his career studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology and later trained under Halston and a Balenciaga patternmaker. He later had his first show at New York’s Westbury... read full bio
Ram Charan is a well-known speaker, successful author, and highly sought-after business advisor. Ram Charan has a proven track record and has mentored and coached some of the most successful CEOs in the world. He has worked closely with prestigious firms over the course of his amazing 35-year career, playing a vital influence behind the scenes, including GE, KLM, Bank... read full bio
Ramirez, a member of G59 who is from the Bay Area, has a vast and varied library of music that draws from both West Coast Rap and Southern Trap. Ramirez not only has a career full of original sounds, but his writing goes beyond what is typical of the contemporary cloud-rapper. Ramirez has risen to the top of his genre... read full bio
Ramona Young is an American actress who is best known for playing Kaya in series “Z Nation”, Ramona in “Santa Clarita Diet” and Mona in “Legends of Tomorrow”. Young graduated from California State University, Los Angeles and studied acting at Playhouse West. In film, Young made her debut in the short film “Specter”. Since then, her film credits have gone... read full bio
Randy Rainbow is an American comedian, singer, and YouTuber, who is best known for his videos where he posts spoof interviews with various famous people and also posts parodies to musical songs with a focus on politics. Rainbow was born in Huntington, New York, and grew up in Commack. Rainbow moved to Plantation, Florida, at a young age and he... read full bio
Rarelyalways has always been captured by music. His single father played drums and specialized in gospel music. He would reserve practice spaces so the two of them could play the drums for three hours straight. Right away, music was connected to being enjoyable and healing. However, the six-hour ceremonies his father played in demonstrated the dedication and effort involved in music. He listened to... read full bio
Ray Benson is a musical legend, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the country-swing band, Asleep at the Wheel. He formed the band in 1970 with friends Lucky Oceans and Leroy Preston in Paw Paw, West Virginia. Over the years, the band has relocated to Austin and released more than 20 albums, earning 9 Grammy Awards along... read full bio
Ray Davies is the legendary lead singer, chief songwriter, and rhythm guitarist in The Kinks, one of the most long-lived of the British Invasion rock groups of the 1960s. Davies writes and sings nearly all their songs with the occasional contribution from his brother, Dave, who plays lead guitar in the group. During the '90s, The Kinks gradually became inactive... read full bio
Razor Braids is a queer, female, and non-binary identifying rock band from Brooklyn that fuses intense punk intensity with indie rock sensitivity to create dynamic live performances and a sound rooted in the 90s alternative aesthetic. Since the outbreak, they have headlined and sold out a number of adored Brooklyn venues, including Pianos, Elsewhere, Union Pool (Album Release), Sultan Room,... read full bio
Read Southall Band is an American country-rock band from Stillwater, Oklahoma, that consists of members Read Southall, JT Perry, Jeremee Knipp, and Reid Barber. While growing up, Southall found influence in artists which included Hank Williams and Johnny Paycheck. From there, he went on to begin performing at his church choir and also began forming bands during his teenage years.... read full bio
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She grew up in San Francisco and New York City, and graduated cum laude from Yale University. After graduation, she founded Third Wave Direct Action Corporation, a national non-profit organization devoted to cultivating young women's leadership and activism. Third Wave initiated an historic emergency youth drive that registered over 20,000 new voters in inner cities across the United States. Rebecca... read full bio
Rebecca Wells, actress, playwright, and author of two New York Times bestsellers, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood and Little Altars Everywhere. Her writing, resides in the heart of Louisiana. While many fans assume her work is autobiographical, Rebecca Wells maintains that her stories are just that -- stories. I grew up in the fertile world of story-telling, filled with... read full bio
Red Leather is an enigma in the alternative music scene, and not just because he wears a tasseled Stetson hat over his face. After years of drug abuse and adversity, he visually disappears but sonically remains unique, distancing himself from his body to rebuild his identity. After defeating his previous obstacles, he enters a new phase of clarity and dedication... read full bio
Red Rum Club is an alternative six-piece band from Liverpool. Red Rum Club has had great success on numerous UK tours and festivals since their founding, including a Glastonbury appearance. Their recent headline performance at the M&S Bank Arena in their hometown serves as a barometer of the band's success in the UK. In order to debut at South By South... read full bio
Redlight is a DJ, producer, and composer from England. Inspired by 90’s rave culture in Bristol, Redlight produces electronic dancehall tracks. Redlight has collaborated with acts like Rusko, Maverick Sabre, and Ben Westbeech. He has remixed songs for Mary J. Blige, Roots Manuva, Little Boots, The Maccabees, and other artists. His solo singles have hit the charts in the United... read full bio
Refused is a Swedish hardcore punk band originating from Umea. The band is composed of vocalist Dennis Lyxzén, guitarist Kristofer Steen, drummer David Sandström, and bassist Magnus Flagge. Their lyrics are often of a non-conformist and politically far-left nature, while their sound is inspired by The Nation of Ulysses and Born Against. After reuniting following a long hiatus, Refused embarked... read full bio
Reggie Lee is a Filipino-American stage, film, and television actor. Lee is best known for his roles in television series ‘Prison Break’ as Bill Kim, ‘Grimm’ as Sgt. Drew Wu, and films ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End’, ‘The Dark Night Rises’ and in ‘The Fast and the Furious’. Being multi-talented, Lee got his start in acting on theater... read full bio
Rejjie Snow is a hip-hop artist from Dublin. His tracks immediately went viral upon release, topping the iTunes Hip-Hop chart, surpassing tracks released by artists like Kanye West and J Cole. His single, ‘1992,’ garnered over one million views on YouTube, and a later video featuring Lily-Rose Depp, Johnny Depp’s daughter, hit over five hundred thousand views in the first... read full bio
The third album by Minnesota-based indie-rock band Remo Drive, A Portrait of an Ugly Man, is in many ways a return to form for them. It is a slice of tremolo-heavy classic rock filtered through the prism of the gunslinging American West. The record harkens back to the dextrous, quirky sound that enabled the band—made up of brothers Erik (vocals,... read full bio
With over 100,000 monthly downloads, Remy Kassimir, a stand-up comedian, actor and presenter of the Cosmopolitan Sexcellence award-winning comedy and sex podcast "How C*m," has encouraged individuals all over the world to have their own orgasms. In addition to appearing in well-known magazines like Elle Magazine, Betches Love This and the Huffington Post, Remy has had her work on HC highlighted on Netflix's... read full bio
Rene Moran is an actor. In his early 20’s, Moran found himself restless with no plans. His mother convinced him to moved to Los Angeles to find a new beginning and he eventually found a job answering phones for talent agents, managers, casting directors and entertainment attorneys. This environment led Moran to pursue acting and he ended up studying at... read full bio
Rett Madison, a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist located in Los Angeles, California, is originally from West Virginia. Her music has been praised for being "simultaneously brash and vulnerable" in outlets including Billboard, American Songwriter and Rolling Stone, placing her "in the emerging school of acclaim-worthy troubadours." In addition to opening acts for Jason Isbell, Elle King, Five for Fighting, Shawn Colvin, JP... read full bio
Rex Pemberton is a motivational speaker and extreme sport participant who is best known for being the youngest ever male Australian to climb Mount Everest. Pemberton was born in Sydney, Australia, and he has previously studied at the University of Western Sydney. Pemberton began his career as an extreme sport participant at a young age and by the time he... read full bio
Rex Ryan is a professional football coach, currently head coaching the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. He is known throughout the league for his outspoken manner, boisterous attitude and success with the New York Jets, which included back-to-back AFC Championship Games appearances. Rexs team are highly recognized for their defensive skills, which often feature relentlessness [and] unpredictable mayhem founded on... read full bio
Hip hop violinist Rhett Price is truly one-of-a-kind, with a performance style that is all his own. While many violinists have a more stationary performance, Rhett leans toward the complete opposite approach—using every inch of the stage, jumping with the crowd, shooting confetti off, and creating an energetic, engaging, and unforgettable concert experience. After becoming homeless, Rhett's first success came from... read full bio
Rhys Ifans is a welsh actor and frontman for the Peth and Super Furry Animals. In addition to playing Xenophilius Lovegood in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, the supervillain Lizard in The Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Grigori Rasputin in The King's Man, he is best known for his roles in Notting Hill, Kevin... read full bio
Brian Imanuel (also known as Rich Brian) is a singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer. He initially rose to fame upon releasing the single “Dat $tick”. The single was certified Gold soon after its release. Imanuel started his music career after feeling inspired by rappers like Macklemore, Drake, 2 Chainz, and Kanye West. His first try at a rap song... read full bio
Rich Eisen is an American television journalist who is best known for his work on the NFL Network and for being a television and radio host for various outlets such as NFL Now, DirecTV, Fox Sports Radio, and Sirius XM. Eisen was born in Brooklyn, New York, and he has earned his B.A. from University of Michigan and his M.S.... read full bio
Rich Sommer is an American actor who is best known for playing Harry Crane on the television series “Mad Men”. He has also played Dean in the series “In the Dark” and Mark in the series “GLOW”. Sommer’s well known film roles include playing Doug in “The Devil Wears Prada”, Max in “Celeste & Jesse Forever”, and Robert in “Hello,... read full bio
Richard Ashcroft embodies British cool. Ashcroft, like Syd Barrett or Nick Drake before him, Pete Doherty and Alex Turner after him, is one of those rare rock eccentrics; the kind of imaginative spirit that has made England one of its greatest musical exports. Ashcroft was the hallmark voice of 90s English pop music as the frontman of The Verve. The... read full bio
Most famously, Richard Goodall won season 19 of America's Got Talent in 2024. Heidi Klum gave him a golden buzzer in the first round, making him the first singer to win the contest in five years. Goodall has been employed for 23 years as a school janitor for the Vigo County School Corporation in Terre Haute, Indiana. He frequently sings to... read full bio
Richard M. Daley is a United States politician, member of the national and local Democratic Party, and was elected Mayor of Chicago in 1989 and reelected in 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, and 2007. He is the longest serving Chicago mayor, surpassing the tenure of his father, Richard J. Daley. Daley announced that he would not run for re-election in 2011.... read full bio
Richard Madden is a Scottish actor best known for his roles as Rob Stark in the series “Game of Thrones”, and Prince Charming in the Disney live action film “Cinderella”. Most recently Madden has played David Budd in the series “Bodyguard” which has gained him a Golden Globe win. Madden made his acting debut in the series “Barmy Aunt Boomerange”,... read full bio
Richard North Patterson graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University and was awarded their Distinguished Achievement Citation. He is a graduate of the Case Western Reserve University's School of Law, and a recipient of their President's Award for Distinguished Alumni. He's served as an assistant attorney general for the state of Ohio; a trial attorney for the Securities and Exchange Commission in... read full bio
Richard Schiff is an American actor and filmmaker. His most well-known role is that of Toby Ziegler on The West Wing, for which he won an Emmy. With The West Wing, Schiff made his directing debut with the "Talking Points" episode. He is on the Council for a Livable World's National Advisory Board. On the HBO series Ballers, he had... read full bio
Richard Thaler is an American economist who is currently the Charles R. Walgreen Distinguished Service Professor of Behavioral Science and Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Thaler was born in East Orange, New Jersey, and he earned his B.A. from Case Western Reserve University before going on to earn his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University... read full bio
Richard Thomas is an esteemed actor known for his remarkable versatility and inspiring performances. His name is synonymous with integrity, and he has consistently aligned himself with quality projects throughout his career. Thomas was born into a family of world-class talent, as both of his parents were dancers with the prestigious New York City Ballet and owned the New York... read full bio
Rick Bayless was chosen “Best New Chef of 1988”by Food and Wine magazine; the James Beard Foundation voted him “Best American Chef: Midwest”; and he won both the Beard Foundation”s National Chef of the Year award and the International Association of Culinary Professional”s Chef of the Year award. Rick Bayless has been inducted into the prestigious Who”s Who of American... read full bio
As a star basketball athlete, Fox attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was coached by the legendary Dean Smith. He graduated in 1991 with a B.A in Radio Television and Motion Pictures. He began his pro basketball career when he was drafted into the NBA by the Boston Celtics Red Auerbach as a first round pick.... read full bio
With 34 years in the US Army at his heel, Lieutenant General Rick Lynch has distinguished himself as an exceptional leader and strategist through his chameleon-like ability to adapt to change despite the most challenging obstacles. From surmounting his parents' inability to pay for college by gaining entry to West Point to leading The Surge" in Iraq as Army General... read full bio
Rick Ross is an American hip-hop artist, rapper, entrepreneur and record executive who is also known as The Boss, and Rozay. He is founder of the record label Maybach Music Group. Ross has released 10 studio albums with his debut album, “Port of Miami” reaching RIAA certified Platinum and three more of which, “Trilla”, “Teflon Don” and “God Forgives, I... read full bio
Rising country music star Tyler Halverson has a distinctive sound that combines contemporary music with traditional country and western music. Tyler was born and reared in a tiny town in South Dakota, where he developed a lifelong passion of music. As a youngster, he started playing the guitar and writing songs. Tyler made the decision to follow his aspirations at the... read full bio
After performing as 1960’s progressive rock band Yes’s on again, off again keyboardist, Rick Wakeman carved out a lucrative career in his own right. Being born in the U.K. back in 1949, Rick has been involved with music his entire life. As a young man, he was trained on the classical organ and as a singer in the Boys Brigade... read full bio
"Spirits, Angels Or Lies," the opening track of Riddy Arman's debut album from La Honda Records, is based on the true tragedy of her father's dying. She explores the tendency for people to interpret the unknowable in the song's lyrics. In the tale she spins, she describes the dying moments and visual hallucinations she had while Johnny Cash was with her father as... read full bio
With nearly thirty years of creating, recording and performing the Best In Western Music, Riders In The Sky have roped many awards. Specializing in American Western-style music, Riders In The Sky have faithfully tended a musical tradition kindled by singing cowboy legends such as the Sons Of The Pioneers. Throughout their collaborative career, they have branded the genre with their... read full bio
Sir Ridley Scott is an English film director, filmmaker and film producer from South Shields, County Durham, England. Scott had a passion for science-fiction films as a young age after reading novels of H.G. Wells. After watching the film “2001: A Space Odyssey,” Scott knew he wanted to make films and went on to earn a degree in design from... read full bio
Prague-born composer and sound engineer Rido is known for his original compositions. He became interested in electronic music after hearing The Prodigy's driving rhythms. He relocated to Sydney to attend SAE to study sound engineering. He began to focus solely on creating music and mixing after arriving in Prague. His first worldwide release was "Life is Strange," a soulful tech slammer... read full bio
"Rigoberta Menchu-Tum became involved in social reform activities through the Catholic Church, and became prominent in the women's rights movement when still only a teenager. Such reform work aroused considerable opposition in influential circles, especially after a guerilla organization established itself in the area. Over the years, Menchu-Tum has become widely known as a leading advocate of Indian rights and... read full bio
Rita Claire Mike-Murphy, better known as her stage name, Riit, is a Canadian Inuk musician and television personality from Pangnirtung, Nunavut. Her music is a mixture of electronic and pop and she mixes in her deep lyrics and vocals to create a sound that is uniquely hers. Riit has released one album so far, “ataatagga”. Some of her most popular... read full bio
Rika, a vocalist from the UK who's real name is Chandrika Darbari, first became interested in music when she was nine years old. No Need, her hit single, topped the British charts and was named the top song of the week on BBC Radio. The sexy pop song "Out of Order," by Rika, was released also. Rika, who was raised in North-West... read full bio
The breezy, cheerful indie pop of the German four-piece band Rikas, which features Beach Boys harmonies, is more reminiscent of Southern California than Stuttgart. The group has performed over 300 concerts throughout Europe in recent years, including festival performances at Germany's Fusion Festival and MS Dockville, as well as support slots with Milky Chance, Alt-J, and Alice Phoebe Lou. Consequently,... read full bio
Actor Richard Thomas is renowned for his extraordinary flexibility and moving performances. Since the beginning of his career, he has continuously allied himself with high-quality initiatives, earning him the reputation as a man of integrity. Since both of Thomas' parents were dancers with the famed New York City Ballet and were also the owners of the New York School of... read full bio
Riley Herbst got his start at the tender age of 5 when he began racing go karts. From there, it was a quick progression into more serious machines: legends, Speed Trucks, and then eventually, Super Late Models. Riley raced them at the Irwindale Speedway weekly, winning the Speed Truck’s championship. Riley finally made his NASCAR debut in 2016 with the... read full bio
Rio Ferdinand is an English former professional footballer who played as centre-back for several various teams as well as for England’s national team. Ferdinand was born in Camberwell, England, and he began his career playing for West Ham United’s youth club before turning professional with them. Over the course of his career, Ferdinand went on to play for Bournemouth on... read full bio
Rita Bailey is an entrepreneur, consultant, strategist, speaker, coach, and facilitator. Since a young age, Bailey was always a leader and throughout the years she has worked for numerous companies such as Southwest Airlines where she worked in operations, sales, marketing, HR, learning and development. She has also started her own consulting firm, QVF Partners, LLC, which she is the... read full bio
Rita Moreno is still one of only nine performers ever to win all four major artistic awards. Recognized for her Academy-Award winning role as Anita in West Side Story, Rita's career has spanned over fifty years of stage, film and television triumphs, including seminal hits such as The Electric Company on PBS and HBO's Oz. Ms. Moreno was awarded the Presidential Medal... read full bio
Ryan Lee West, better know as Rival Consoles, began playing music at the age of 12. As a multi-instrumentalist, Rival Consoles used his musical background to move into electronic music producing. His compositions draw out the technicality of electronic music, emphasizing the patterns of music. Rival Consoles studied music technology at De Montfort University and previously was working under the... read full bio
Blues rock'n roll band, Rival Sons, was formed in 2008 by guitarist Scott Holiday, bassist Robin Everhart, and drummer Michael Miley. Miley heard of singer Jay Buchanan and eventually convinced him to join their band with a little persistence. Shortly after, the band signed onto Atlantic Records and released their debut album, “Before the Fire”, in 2009. The band became... read full bio
Rapper Rodney Jerome Brown, Jr., often known as RJMrLA or just RJ, is a gifted native of Los Angeles, California. RJ, who was born on September 24, 1984, rose to fame as a result of his frequent partnerships with fellow West Coast musicians YG and Mustard, who both signed him to their respective record labels, 4Hunnid and 10 Seasons Records. His... read full bio
RJ Mitte is an American actor, producer, and model, best known for playing Bryan Cranston’s son, Walter White, Jr. on the television series “Breaking Bad”. Like his character on the show, Mitte has cerebral palsy and uses his disability in his acting to educate the audience on the matter. When he was born, Mitte was not breathing and had to... read full bio
RL Grime is an American producer and DJ who performs trap and bass music. He is a member of the Los Angeles electronic music collective WeDidIt and he also releases electro house music under the name Clockwork. After joining WeDidIt, Grime has released his debut EP, “Grapes”. Grimes gained attention after releasing a remix of Kanye West’s single “Mercy”, which... read full bio
An English pop music girl group called RLY (an acronym for Real Like You) was created on The X Factor: The Band. After winning the series, they signed with Syco Music, however the label dissolved and is no longer in business. Later, the trio signed with Warner Records, followed by Real / Darco Recordings. Halle Williams, Virginia Hampson, Kellimarie Willis,... read full bio
Rising American rapper and musician RMR, whose name is pronounced "rumor," is well known for his viral hit "Rascal." In February 2020, the song was independently released, and it rapidly became popular on YouTube. RMR signed deals with Warner Records and Cmnty Records in April 2020 as a result of the success of "Rascal." On June 12, 2020, he released... read full bio
Rob Baird, who was born and reared in Memphis, started playing music while studying ranch management at Texas Christian University. After several appearances in Fort Worth's well-known bar scene, Baird's career swiftly gained momentum and he was able to produce his debut album, "Blue Eyed Angels," which featured the "Fade Away" track that changed his career. When Baird signed with Carnival... read full bio
Rob Hopkins is an environmental activist and writer who is known for his work on environmental issues and for being the founder and head of the Transition movement. Hopkins was born in Chiswick, London, and he has earned his degree in Environment Quality and Resource Management at the University of the West of England where he also took the Permaculture... read full bio
Rob Ryan is the assistant head coach for the Buffalo Bills. While he was a linebackers coach for the New England Patriots, the team won two Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII). He began his career as a graduate assistant at Western Kentucky, then Ohio State, after which he went on to Tennessee State. Rob entered the NFL as a defensive backs... read full bio
Robb Bank$ is undoubtedly becoming well-known for his distinctive fusion of hip-hop, trap and alternative rap. Born into a musically minded family—his mother is a gospel singer and his father is a dancehall artist—the young man naturally gravitated toward the art of rhyming, honing his ear to the newest underground sounds. Bank$, who is praised for his brutal, gritty poetry, uses his... read full bio
Robb Weinstock is a sleight-of-hand magician and a marketing executive based out of Las Vegas. He is a five-time State Champion winner of the title of Close-Up Magician and he is also a member of the world famous Academy of Magical Arts at Hollywood’s Magic Castle. Weinstock has previously been a performer, co-founder, co-producer and co-writer of the Spike &... read full bio
His comic skills brought him roles in the television series The Comic Strip Presents (1982) and he was one of the stars of Laugh I Nearly Paid My Licence Fee (1984). He soon moved into films, obtaining small roles in a number of movies such as Death Watch (1980), Scrubbers (1983), Absolute Beginners (1986) and Mona Lisa (1986). On television... read full bio
Robbie Keane is an Irish retired professional footballer who played as forward for various teams and for the Republic of Ireland national team. He also served as captain for several years for the Republic of Ireland national team and since retiring as a player, Keane has gone on to be assistant manager of Middlesbrough. Keane was born in Dublin, Ireland,... read full bio
Robert Earl Keen Jr. graduated from Texas A&M and moved to Austin, Texas. Soon he was performing in Austin's nightclubs and live music venues, building a solid following. He financed the recording of his own EP and distributed it regionally. Keen soon moved to Nashville, Tennessee. Discouraged by the polish of the new country sound and unable to land a... read full bio
Robert Finley is an experienced musician, having played music for tens of years. Finley is from Bernice, Louisiana, and the gospel and blues from the area inspire his music. Finley’s newest release ‘Goin’ Platinum!’ is a beautiful demonstration of his music. Audiences are speechless upon hearing his soulful music. Finley is a self-taught, instinctual musician, using his finely tuned ear... read full bio
Robert Glasper is an American jazz musician and record producer from Houston. He is extremely talented on the piano and this can be shown in his album Black Radio, which won the Grammy Award for best R&B Album. Robert first developed his musical sound in church which is where he learned about harmony and gospel music. Since Robert Glasper appeared... read full bio
Robert J. Gordon is an American economist and the Stanley G. Harris Professor of the Social Sciences at Northwestern University. Gordon is an exceptionally experienced professor, regarded as one of the leading experts on long-term economic growth as well as unemployment and inflation. In 1962, he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University and received... read full bio
Robert Joss is an American businessman, banker, and former university professor and administrator. Joss was born in Ticonderoga, New York, and he earned his B.A. in economics from the University of Washington before going on to be a Sloan Fellow at Stanford where he went on to earn his MBA and Ph.D. Joss began his career working as a White... read full bio
Regarded as one of the worlds authorities on employee culture, Robert Richman is a successful culture strategist and co-creator of Zappos Insights, a program which educates companies on secrets to improving company culture. Mr. Richman has worked on employee culture strategies for companies such as Google, Toyota, Eli Lilly, and Inuit among hundreds of others. In his book, The Culture... read full bio
An expert on the future of health and technology, Robin Farmanfarmaians philosophy is that technology can empower patients and transform the health and medical field for the better. This belief motivates her to provide education and resources to leaders, entrepreneurs, physicians, healthcare professionals and innovators to positively affect medicine and healthcare. Robin highlights the future of integrated medicine, the transforming... read full bio
