Martha Ivelisse Pesante became Ivy Queen, the undeniable "Queen of Reggaeton," in Afiasco, Puerto Rico. When Martha was a teenager, her family went back to Afiasco after she was born. She completed her public schooling in Puerto Rico and was increasingly interested in and involved in the vibrant underground Latin hip-hop scene. Following her relocation to San Juan, she became friends... read full bio
Amy Dumas was a Diva that constantly had the WWE Universe on their toes. She could be exhilarating one moment and sinister the next. Whether she was stunning censors with Edge or soaring high with The Hardy Boyz, the four-time Women's Champion knew how to stir up controversy wherever. Alongside Essa Rios, Amy (also known as Lita) made her WWE debut... read full bio
Jason Segel works as an actor, writer, director, producer, and author. Segel most recently co-wrote and executive produced the film Shrinking with Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein, costarring alongside Harrison Ford on AppleTV+. A second season of the show has been renewed. In HBO's Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, Segel starred. An Emmy nomination for Outstanding Cinematography for... read full bio
With friend and partner Colin Padalecki, the Texas native has been steadily gaining momentum over the past few years with their popular duo, SURFACES, who were just months away from releasing their third self-produced album, Horizons. The Houston-born musician, however, yearned for the ability to create music only for himself once more, as he'd done for eight hours a day... read full bio
A master of the legal-thriller, novelist John Grisham is one of today’s most prolific and timeless authors. His anything-but-meager oeuvre of A Time to Kill, The Firm, The Client, and his most recent release, The Appeal, consistently rank as top best-sellers nationwide and several have been made into hit films, such as The Pelican Brief. John Grisham's work also includes... read full bio
The legend of Jimi Hendrix continues to prosper though his timeless music being played by tribute bands. The Experience Hendrix company was formed by the late guitarist's father, James Hendrix, to continue his son's legacy. He has done so by innovating the spirit of Jimi through an all-star tribute concert that truly lives up to his name. ... read full bio
Stephanie Mills has one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary music, as an ultra soulful songstress whose onstage energy and power inspires standing ovations wherever she performs. She is a legendary Grammy and American Music Award-winning recording artist with five best-selling albums and ten Billboard #1 singles. With music released and starring roles over the span of a twenty-five... read full bio
Fusing dark R&B with thunderous electronic grooves, Banks has collaborated with underground British producers such as Jamie Woon, Lil Silva and Totally Extinct Dinosaurs. Her London EP, released by British label Good Years, led to a support slot with woozy R&B soulmate The Weeknd. Her debut album, Goddess, followed shortly after and charted within the top 20 of numerous countries,... read full bio
Duffy is a psychedelic/garage band from the 60s whose song Come Back, Come Back appears on the Beyond The Calico Wall compilation. Come Back Come Back was produced by famed Nashville producer Buddy Killen, but with tons of tape flanging and echo, it is far more psychedelic than the average Killen production.... read full bio
A dozen years into Rebelutions stirring career, the release of the California reggae bands fifth album Falling Into Place finds them more energized than ever. Touring relentlessly since Count Me In debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae chart, the bands members have expanded their songwriting horizons and recorded eleven tight new tracks that fuse an ever-youthful attitude of... read full bio
Watt was chosen as the Walter Payton Man of the Year and has earned the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award three times. Although the path from backyard football to the NFL stage was not always clear-cut and was fraught with hardship, JJ was able to realize his boyhood aspirations with the incredible help of his friends and family. Off... read full bio
Fedde Le Grand rose to popularity with his chart-topping track “Put Your Hands Up 4 Detroit”. He is also known for his remixes of popular artists like Coldplay, Michael Jackson, Shakira, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Timeflies, Naughty Boy and Martin Solveig. Le Grand is now a frequent headliner at mainstream events, such as Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, Sensation and Coachella.... read full bio
David Chang is a widely popular Michelin star chef and founder of the Momofuku restaurants. He has been given two Michelin stars for Momofuku Ko and has gone on to receive his own Netflix series, “Ugly Delicious” which he created, produced, and starred in. Chang has received 8 James Beard Foundation Awards over the years, has been in The S.... read full bio
Darren Hayes is an Australian singer-songwriter and podcaster who rose to fame as a frontman and singer of the pop due Savage Garden. Shortly after the disbandment of Savage Garden, Hayes began to pursue a solo musical career. Hayes was born in Brisbane, Queensland, and began his career performing in various bands before partnering with Daniel Jones to start Savage... read full bio
Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter Laufey (pronounced "lay-vay") was raised in both Reykjavik and Washington, DC. Her work is the result of her diverse cultural history and a variety of musical inspirations. Laufey began playing the piano and cello at a young age, in part because of the influence of her mother, a classical violinist. She didn't begin her musical journey until she dug... read full bio
Jo Dee Messina wrote, or co-wrote, many of the songs on her albums, and released ME on her own label, Dreambound Records. The fiercely independent, outspoken, and driven Jo Dee is a forward-thinking country star. Her own campaign allowed her backers to be involved with every step that goes into creating and recording the album, and opportunities to be rewarded... read full bio
British Thai-Chinese violinist Vanessa-Mae was a wunderkind before she became a superstar. The Director of the Royal College of Music described her as a true child prodigy, like Mozart and Mendelssohn. At 12, she made her first outstanding recording, which already included one of her own compositions in the form of a cadenza for a Mozart violin concerto. Vanessa-Mae's music... read full bio
Paul Polman OBE, one of the world's finest business leaders, has excelled as Unilever's CEO and Nestlé's Chief Financial Officer and Head of the Americas. He just created IMAGINE, an organization dedicated to ending poverty, inequality and addressing the climate issue. Paul, as a corporate and public speaker, can speak on a wide range of commercial and non-business themes, making him... read full bio
Songs by Dylan Gossett strike an impression right away. The singer-songwriter from Austin leaves an impression with his emotionally raw lyrics, gravelly vocal style and dusty accompaniment. With an open heart and a guitar in hand, he composes all of the songs himself and sings from the heart without pretense or filter. It explains why, in the short period since making his debut, he... read full bio
The Orchestra starring Electric Light Orchestra former members is a composition of artists who made up the original ELO and ELO Part II. The Orchestra includes artists Mik Kaminski, Louis Clark, Eric Troyer, Parthenon Huxley, Gordon Townsend, and Glen Burtnik. The Orchestra performs all of ELO’s greatest hits. ELO was an English rock band that performed music similar to The... read full bio
