Pete Sampras is a former World No. 1 professional tennis player, celebrated as Pistol Pete" for his precise serve. During his fourteen-year tour career, he won fourteen Grand Slam singles titles, becoming the first player to break Roy Emerson's record of twelve Slams. Widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Sampras also won seven major... read full bio
Thom Yorke is an English musician, singer, and songwriter who is best known as the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Radiohead. Born on October 7, 1968, in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, Yorke formed Radiohead with his schoolmates in 1985. The band released their debut album "Pablo Honey" in 1993, which included the hit single "Creep." Radiohead quickly became one of... read full bio
Veteran photojournalist and film producer/director Brian Skerry focuses on underwater environments and marine life. Intimate tales and striking images that encourage viewers to view the world in fresh ways are hallmarks of Brian's work. His most recent documentaries, which are available for streaming on Disney+, are Secrets of the Whales and Return of the White Shark. As producer of... read full bio
Actor Melissa Gilbert, a recognized leader in entertainment, is giving voice to the needs of seriously ill children and their families in her role as spokesperson and President of the Board of Directors of the Childrens Hospice and Palliative Care Coalition (CHPCC). As a mother of four and a friend to many of the children she represents, Ms. Gilberts compassion... read full bio
Cherie Blair is a leading human rights lawyer and a passionate campaigner for women’s equality across the world. Her determination to help women overcome prejudice has seen her visit and speak in many countries. She also actively promotes work-life balance policies, having herself experienced the pressures of combining a demanding career with being the wife of Tony Blair and a... read full bio
Since galvanizing the instrumental music world with its unique East meets West approach in the late 70s, Hiroshima has always kept its eye on a distinctive One World philosophy which seamlessly blends Asian and North American culture to reflect both cultural and spiritual connections. The band's unique combination of distinctively Japanese elements-June Kuramoto's classical flavored koto, Johnny Mori's booming taiko... read full bio
"Theres been a boatload of changes on the country landscape since a rough-and-tumble quintet of hard-core, true-blue pickers set about turning a complacent, soft-around-the-edges and squishy-in-the-middle Nashville on its collective ear in the early-90s. Adopting the one-call-gits-all phone number spouted weekly on TV by portly Hee Haw huckster Junior Samples as their moniker, BR549 injected some long-missing energy, self-deprecating humor... read full bio
"Procol Harum is arguably the most successful ""accidental"" group creation -- that is, a band originally assembled to take advantage of the success of a record created in the studio -- in the history of progressive rock. With ""A Whiter Shade of Pale"" a monster hit right out of the box, the band evolved from a studio ensemble into a... read full bio
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band derives its name from Preservation Hall, the venerable music venue located in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, founded in 1961 by Allan and Sandra Jaffe. The band has traveled worldwide spreading their mission to nurture and perpetuate the art form of New Orleans Jazz. Whether performing at Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center, for... read full bio
Music icon and legendary trumpet player Herb Alpert and his wife, internationally renowned singer Lani Hall, embarked on a rare tour together in which the capacity crowds were treated to an intimate evening of American and Brasilian jazz and American popular standards, as these consummate artists communicated their passion for the music, and for each other, with soulful and elegant... read full bio
Terius Gray may call himself Juvenile, but he is no young buck when it comes to the music business. The New Orleans native has been consistently putting it down for fifteen years. He has released eight albums which have spawned some of rap's most popular club hits, started his own UTP label imprint, and unbeknownst to many, laid the foundation... read full bio
Lynda Carter, actress and advocate, has enjoyed a multi-faceted career that ranges from being crowned Miss U.S.A., to achieving worldwide fame in the title role of TV's Wonder Woman. Nationally recognized for her devotion to such causes as breast cancer education and children's advocacy, she was a catalyst for change during the women's movement of the '70s and '80s. Her... read full bio
Aaron Watson is a Country singer, loved by fans for his unforgettable performances and for his song, “Hearts Are Breaking Across Texas”, which reached No. 1 on the Texas music charts. His other popular songs include “That Look”, “Bluebonnets (Julia’s Song)”, and “Outta Style”. Night-by-night, fan-by-fan, album-by-album, and one honky-tonk stage at a time, Watson has grown into an unstoppable... read full bio
Georgia Music Hall of Fame inductee Ray Stevens just thinks funny. His humor is keenly observant and rich in nuance. His style is unaffected and unpretentious which for the past fifty years has allowed for entertainment that is both witty and guileless. He has memorably spoofed everything from Tarzan movies to trendy crazes and he brought us his very own... read full bio
Spanish vocalist Shaila Dúrcal was born to prominent figures in Spanish music, Antonio Morales and Rocio Dúrcal. Shaila, the eldest of three siblings, was the only one to decide to pursue a career in music. She showed signs of talent and ambition to pursue a career as a vocalist as early as age three. She listened to a wide range... read full bio
Nero is a British electronic music act that was founded in London, England. The band members, Daniel Stephens, Joseph Ray, and Alana Watson, are most well-known for their production of drum and bass, dubstep, and house music. Watson is also a vocalist for the band. Nero were nominated for the BBC's Sound of 2011 poll on December 6th, 2010, and... read full bio
Sam Glaser's soulful music has become part of the fabric of Jewish life in communities worldwide. Over 100,000 people of all ages experience his spirited concerts each season. Considered one of the top ten Jewish artists in the U.S. by Moment Magazine, his annual fifty city tours culminate each year with summertime concerts throughout Israel, making him a unique ambassador... read full bio
Mayer Hawthorne is a producer, singer-songwriter, DJ, rapper and multi-instrumentalist from Los Angeles. His debut album, A Strange Arrangement, and his second album, How Do You Do, includes '70s inspired tracks filled with orchestral pop and funky bass lines. He has since followed up with five more albums, including his most successful, Where Does This Door Go. Despite Hawthorne's jazz... read full bio
Yelawolf originally came to public recognition in 2005 when he joined Missy Elliott on the reality series The Road to Stardom. He took matters into his own hands and published his debut independent album, Creek Water, after getting booted off the show. He also released his debut mixtape, Pissn' in a Barrel of Beez, the same year, showing his gritty... read full bio
Slick Rick is a Grammy-nominated British rapper with four albums under his belt. He has also been known as MC Ricky D and Rick the Ruler. Rick began his career with a series of acclaimed recordings such as ""La Di Da Di"" and ""Children's Story."" Rick is known for the innovative use of narrative in his raps and has been... read full bio
