Kellie Pickler, an American country music artist and television personality, gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of American Idol, eventually finishing in sixth place. She released her debut album, Small Town Girl, which has sold over 900,000 copies to date. The album, which was certified Gold, produced three singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts: “Red... read full bio
American multi-talented person Ben Stein has had a big impact in a number of industries. His early political success can be seen in his work as a speechwriter for American presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. But he later made the switch to the entertainment business and rose to fame as an actor, comedian, and Emmy Award–winning game show host. Ben... read full bio
Deborah Norville is a two-time Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist with nearly three decades of reporting experience. As the anchor of the top-rated syndicated news magazine, Inside Edition, Deborah Norville is credited with bringing new strength and respect to the program, seen by roughly five million daily viewers in the U.S. and 30 countries worldwide. Deborah Norville has hosted Today... read full bio
Grand Funk Railroad, also known as Grand Funk, is an American hard rock band that consists of members Don Brewer, Mel Schacher, Max Carl, Tim Cashion, and Bruce Kulick. Over the years the band has released 13 studio albums, nine of which earned either platinum or gold certification in the US. Some of Grand Funk Railroad’s most popular songs include... read full bio
Laila Ali is legendary boxer Muhammad Ali’s daughter, but has become so much more. Laila has been able to step out of her father’s shadow and become a boxing legend of her own as well as a television personality. Laila made her professional boxing debut in 1899 at the age of 21. She faced many leading names in women’s boxing... read full bio
Cynthia Nixon is most known for HBO's celebrated series, Sex and the City, in which she played Miranda Hobbes, a role that garnered her two Emmy nominations. The cast was honored with the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble. In addition, Nixon received her third consecutive Golden Globe nomination for her role in the show. Whether on television or... read full bio
"Paul Azinger has been on the PGA Tour since 1982. He has twelve wins, including the 1993 PGA Championship. He has also had the opportunity to play on four US Ryder Cup teams. In 1993, Paul was on top of his game, but was diagnosed with cancer at the end of the season. After undergoing treatment,... read full bio
Before she made it as an actress, Tea Leoni's work as a model found her on the cover of magazines, although that was just about the height of her fame in that milieu. Leoni reached the zenith of her fame in the latter half of the '90s, when she starred as Nora Wilde in the hit sitcom The Naked Truth,... read full bio
Philadelphia Phillies Hall of Famer, Curt Schilling is best known for the 20 years he spent in Major League Baseball as a right-handed starting pitcher. Over that span, he was a member of three World Series championship teams and was a six-time MLB All-Star. Also well known for his philanthropic work, Schilling is a passionate supporter of care for Amyotrophic... read full bio
Tony Hawk was just nine years old when his brother gave him his first skateboard. This moment marked a turning point in Tony's life. By the time Tony Hawk was 12 years old, he had had national sponsors. By the time he was 14, he had turned pro, and by the time he was 16, he was widely regarded as... read full bio
Over the last quarter century, composer and pianist David Benoit has been a passionate musical innovator on the American landscape. A five-time Grammy nominee for his extraordinary and seminal contributions to contemporary jazz, Benoit has also embarked on a multi-faceted journey into the classical music world. The remarkably versatile Benoit has lent his conducting talents and legendary piano performance skills... read full bio
Diane von Furstenberg first entered the fashion world with a suitcase full of jersey dresses. Two years later, she created the wrap dress, which came to symbolize power and independence for an entire generation of women. Within four years, she had sold over a million of the dresses and was featured on the cover of Newsweek. After a hiatus from... read full bio
The Four Tops are a legendary Motown group known for their sweet harmonies and powerful vocals. With their infectious blend of gritty gospel and R&B sounds with a smooth pop feel, the four-man combination wowed audiences worldwide. Their hits like "Baby I Need Your Loving," "Reach Out, I'll Be There," and "Bernadette" combined different genres to attract listeners across the... read full bio
Bobby McFerrin is one of the natural wonders of the music world. A ten-time Grammy Award winner, he is one of the world's best-known vocal innovators and improvisers, a world-renowned classical conductor. Bobby McFerrin is a jazz and a cappella vocal performer, vocal improviser and conductor. He is best known for his hit song Don't Worry, Be Happy," a #1... read full bio
Great Big Sea is not a band you just go and see, or a CD you just listen to. Great Big Sea is something you have to do." Lead singer Alan Doyle's description of his band might be simple, but it comes close to describing the phenomena that is Great Big Sea. Their records are renowned for drawing together disparate... read full bio
Jason Alexander is an American actor, comedian, singer and director who gained fame playing George Costanza on NBC’s hit television series “Seinfeld”, a role which earned him six Emmy nominations, four Golden Globe nominations, an American Television Award, and two American Comedy Awards. The Screen Actors Guild knighted him Best Actor in a Comedy Series and TV Guide readers voted... read full bio
Wilson Phillips is a vocal group consisting of Chynna Phillips and Carnie and Wendy Wilson; children of John and Michelle Phillips of Mamas & The Papas fame and Brian Wilson of the Beach boys. These Southern California girls grew up together in the ‘70s and ‘80s, forming the group out of their love of songwriting and harmonies. The group’s first... read full bio
The Oak Ridge Boys - Theirs is one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of Country hits and a Number One Pop smash, earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA and ACM awards and garnered a host of other industry and fan accolades.... read full bio
"Pop rock/alternative rock band The Fray is known for their music filled with haunting vocals and passionate melodies. The Fray's Grammy-nominated third album, Scars & Stories debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, creating a huge buzz on the band. The band’s first single, “Over My Head (Cable Car)” was a huge hit in the United States, and their... read full bio
Leeds-born Corinne Bailey Rae is a British singer, songwriter, and guitarist. She released her first album, called "Corinne Bailey Rae," in 2006. In the annual Sound of 2006 survey conducted by the BBC of music critics, Bailey Rae was ranked as the top anticipated breakthrough performer of the year. She made history by becoming just the fourth female British act... read full bio
