Katarina Witt is a gold medal-winning Olympic figure skater, and a very accomplished World Champion having won several of them, and already a six-time European Champion in figure skating. No longer an active competing skater, she just finished her coverage of the Sochi Olympics, for which she was a commentator with Billy Bush, for Access Hollywood. The reviews of her... read full bio
Faldo, the former world number one, is the premier analyst of televised golf in the U.S. serving as lead analyst for both CBS Sports and the Golf Channel. He is also recognized around the globe for his international business success under the umbrella of his own Faldo Enterprises which includes, but is not limited to; Faldo Design, a world-renowned course... read full bio
Henrik Fisker is an innovative automobile designer and founding partner for Fisker Automotive. His best creations include the BMW Z8 roadster, the auto-critic favorite Aston Martin DB9 and exceptional Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Henrik is extremely experienced with high-end luxurious sports automobiles. Henrik started as a designer at BMWs advanced design studio in Munich. He operated as the president and... read full bio
The John Butler Trio is a roots and jam band that was founded in Fremantle, Australia. John Butler, the band's vocalist and guitarist, is responsible for the band's inception. The John Butler Trio has come a long way since its early days as a band that relied on self-recorded cassette tapes and self-organized tours to establish itself as a formidable... read full bio
Admiral William H. McRaven, USN, is a renowned former Chancellor, best-selling author, and retired Four-Star admiral of the U.S. Navy. McRaven has had a distinguished career and has advised Presidents Bush and Obama on defense-related issues in addition to making substantial contributions to the military. Admiral McRaven had a number of leadership posts during his time in the military, including overall... read full bio
William C. Dudley is an American economist who has previously served as the 10th President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and who has also been vice-chairman of the Federal Open Market Committee. Dudley earned his B.A. degree from New College of Florida and went on to earn his Ph.D. in economics from the University of California, Berkeley.... read full bio
A world-renowned economist, Nouriel Roubini is a professor of economics at New York University’s Stern School of Business and chairman of the economic consultancy firm, Roubini Macro Associates LLC. The firms’ website, Roubini.com, has been named one of the best economic web resources by BusinessWeek, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, and the Economist. He is also co-founder of Rosa &... read full bio
Angus Macfadyen is best known for his performances in the films Braveheart, Saw, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, and We Bought A Zoo. After Braveheart won Best Picture at the Academy Awards, Macfadyen acted in the independent film Nevada, before giving the performance of his career in the action/fantasy Warriors of Virtue. Macfadyen attended the University of Edinburgh and... read full bio
Gloria Steinem's name is synonymous with the advancement of women's social equality in America and throughout the world. Early in her career, she simply defined feminism as “the belief that women are full human beings,” a definition that continues to direct her work. Today, Gloria Steinem continues to call for an end to women's disadvantaged condition in the paid labor... read full bio
Aasif Mandvi is an Indian-American comedian and actor who first gained widespread recognition for his work as a correspondent on The Daily Show. Mandvi was born in Mumbai into a Muslim family. When he was young, his family relocated to Bradford, England, and then when he was sixteen, they made their permanent home in Tampa, Florida. Mandvi moved to New... read full bio
Blessed with what the New York Times described as a beautiful countertenor, singer Art Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel. Art Garfunkel united with Paul Simon for the highly successful Old Friends reunion tour, which received rave reviews. Art Garfunkel has also enjoyed... read full bio
It's not every band that’s still staking out new musical territory and embracing fresh challenges more than 30 years into their career, but that’s the case with Blues Traveler. Having long ago graduated from the jam-band underground to mainstream stardom, the iconoclastic combo has consistently stuck to its guns and played by its own rules. Blues Traveler’s self-titled first album... read full bio
A formidable stylist with an instantly recognizable voice, Tracy Lawrence brings both passion and authenticity to his music. As one of the hottest stars of the 90s, Lawrence released hits like_ Alibis, Texas Tornado and If The World Had A Front Porch. Hes twice been named a top male vocalist by various organizations. Lawrence drew from a rich musical heritage... read full bio
Dennis Miller is a stand-up comedian, talk show host, sports and political commentator, actor, as well as TV and radio personality, who earned his fame as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. After his time on SNL, he hosted multiple of his own talk shows that played on CNBC and HBO. He was a political commentator on his own... read full bio
Gretchen Wilson brings in-your-face rocking country music with the fire of an angry jilted woman, but also has the heart and tenderness needed to carry out a ballad with honesty and emotional sincerity. Selling over 8 million records worldwide and charting 13 singles on the Billboard country charts, she went overnight from talented obscurity to phenomenon. After dropping out of... read full bio
Lee Greenwood turned his vocal strain from working several jobs and performing in smoke-filled rooms at night, producing a unique style. He's used it to his advantage, becoming one of country music's premier balladeers. Lee paid for his own ticket to fly to Nashville and cut a few demos, and it took more than a year for that effort to... read full bio
Julianne Hough is a true triple threat as an accomplished singer, actress, and dancer. The former star and two-time champion of ABC's hit series, Dancing With the Stars, joined the show as a permanent judge on season 19. Now going on her fourth season as a judge on DWTS, Julianne can also add Emmy winner to her repertoire. She won... read full bio
The legendary 27-year stint as David Letterman's musical director and sidekick on CBS-TV's Late Show made Paul Shaffer, a bandleader and musical genius, famous throughout the world. Shaffer has had a long and successful career, winning many awards and leaving a lasting impression on the music business. Shaffer, a Grammy Award-winning master of verbal and musical improvisation, has performed on stages... read full bio
Patty Loveless has made us smile and chuckle with such feisty country rockers as ""Blame It On Your Heart,"" ""You Can Feel Bad"" and ""I Try to Think About Elvis."" Loveless has touched our hearts and brought tears to our eyes with such memorable performances as ""You Don't Seem to Miss Me,"" ""Nothin' But the Wheel"" and ""How Can I... read full bio
Macy Gray parlayed an utterly unique voice and an outlandish sense of style into R&B stardom at the turn of the millennium, appealing to audiences in search of a fresh alternative to mainstream soul. Gray has received five Grammy nominations, winning one for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (I Try"). With a new production team, including will.i.am from Black Eyed... read full bio
