Alexander Mattison was a brilliant high school athlete in California who overcame adversity and avoided gang involvement. He decided to attend a public high school, where he did well and eventually decided to play collegiate football at Boise State, where he would have a significant influence right away. During his three seasons at Boise, he participated in every game while running... read full bio
NBA champion Alex Caruso plays guard for the Chicago Bulls. Caruso played basketball for four seasons while a student at Texas A&M University, where he made a name for himself as a good defender and playmaker. He ended up leading the school all-time in assists and steals and he also helped the Aggies go to the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16. Additionally, he... read full bio
The respected CEO and Co-Founder of Verge Genomics is Alice Zhang, a leading businesswoman and inspirational figure. With a strong desire to transform the biotechnology industry, Alice has used her wide range of skills to create ground-breaking developments in medication development. Alice's constant love for research and innovation has been a defining characteristic of her rise to leadership. With a Harvard... read full bio
The 24th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar, is a renowned public servant who held the position from 2018 to 2021. Azar's term was distinguished by his persistent commitment to enhancing the health of the American people and his deep devotion to healthcare policy and public health. Alex Azar was instrumental in developing and putting... read full bio
Without a question, the most recognizable male ballroom dancer of today is Anton Du Beke. First made popular by the smash BBC1 series "Strictly Come Dancing," he is now a well-known face on television. Whether he is dancing, hosting or making cameos, he is quickly establishing himself as a media figure and taking on the moniker "Mr Showbiz." At the age of... read full bio
He competed in the Olympics as an amateur for Britain, where he took home the gold in the super-heavyweight class. Wladimir Klitschko and Anthony squared up at Wembley Stadium. Witnessed by ninety thousand people at the fully booked arena and shown globally, Anthony prevailed in what is considered to be one of the biggest fights in boxing history. Joshua had the top heavyweight... read full bio
Unquestionably, Africa Negra has been the most significant and sincere representative of São Tomé and Príncipean music for the last forty years. The group, which their fans have come to lovingly refer to as "mama djumba," is highly well-known in the lusophone African countries and throughout its global diaspora, including Europe, North and South America. They are known for their unique... read full bio
Leading South Asian hip hop pioneer in Canada, AR Paisley, has amassed over 100 million streams across all DSPs and over 60 million views on YouTube thanks to his explosive rhymes that communicate genuine vulnerability. His subsequent nomination as Canadian Music Week's Hip Hop/Rap Artist of the Year and his On The Radar freestyle, which demonstrated his skill as a... read full bio
As half of the newly formed U.K. electronic duo AlunaGeorge, singer/songwriter Aluna Francis expands on the sound of the group to explore more varied dance-pop territory as a solo artist. Her first release, Renaissance, was stylistically fluid. Over the next few years, she released a number of hits, such as "Forget About Me," "Nowhere to Hide," and "Killing Me." Francis was... read full bio
This Chicago-based rock & roll group has a devoted national fan base because to its scorching horns, earthy rhythms, and shimmering guitar onslaught. The instant the lifelong friends hit the stage, their friendship and musicality shine through. The six-piece group, which features Axel Ellis on vocals and guitars, is led by guitarist Sal Defilippis, bassist Hunter Olshefke, drummer Nick Deputy, trumpeter... read full bio
Rising star in the electronic music world, Adam Sellouk is renowned for his alluring fusion of house and melodic/progressive techno. He has rapidly become known as an artist to watch thanks to his noteworthy albums and live performances. His new Armada remix of Maxim Lany's "Gravity" has created a lot of buzz and excitement since it displays his distinct artistic perspective... read full bio
NASA aerospace engineer, Adam Steltzner, is the Chief Engineer of the Mars 2020 project. Steltzner has worked on several flight projects to Mars, including the Galileo, Cassini, Mars Pathfinder, and Mars Exploration Rovers. He has published a book, The Right Kind of Crazy: A True Story of Teamwork, Leadership, and High Stakes Innovation, which received acclaim from The Washington Post... read full bio
Matt Hales, known in the music world by his stage name Aqualung, has loved music from an early age; he started writing songs and playing them on the family piano at the age of four. His parents owned an independent record shop, which gave him access to music that helped inspire his own. At 16, he was awarded a scholarship... read full bio
Apollos Fire was named after the classical god of music and the son. Founded by award-winning harpsichordist and conductor Jeannette Sorrell, Appollos Fire s dedicated to the baroque style of music. Evoking passion in listeners across the nation and internationally, Apollos Fire has been hailed by The Independent, London as one of the pre-eminent period-instrument ensembles. Apollos Fire has established... read full bio
All-4-One is a Grammy Award-winning R&B and pop group that consists of members Jamie Jones, Delious Kennedy, Alfred Nevarez and Tony Borowiak. The group is best known for their hit singles which include “I Swear,” and “I Can Love You Like That.” The group is based in Antelope Valley, California, and they gained fame in the early 90’s after the... read full bio
Angie Stone is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and actress who came to prominence after performing in the hip-hop trio The Sequence. She later on went to work with Lenny Kravitz, Mantronix, and Vertical Hold. After a few years, Stone went on to release music as a solo artist with her debut album, “Black Diamond”. Black Diamond peaked at number... read full bio
A.J. Croce, song of music legend Jim Croce, is a singer-songwriter in his own right with nine albums spanning two decades. He began performing in his adolescent years and was a regular in the San Diego nightclub scene by the age of sixteen. By nineteen Croce was signed to Private Music. His first album, the aptly named A. J. Croce,... read full bio
Adam Richman is an American foodie and author. He became a well-known television personality as the host of the Travel Channel's competitive eating program Man v. Food. In each episode, Richman explores the ""big food"" offerings of a different American city before facing off against a pre-existing eating challenge at a local restaurant. Richman is also a paid spokesman... read full bio
Aidan Quinn's first significant film role was in Reckless, followed by a breakthrough role in Desperately Seeking Susan as the character Dez." Quinn next starred in the controversial TV movie An Early Frost, about a young lawyer dying of AIDS. He received his first Emmy Award nomination for this role. Quinn starred as protagonist in the film Crusoe, after which... read full bio
Ahmed Best is a voice talent artist, actor, and musician. He is best known for his work on Star Wars, Episodes 1,2 and 3. He is the multi-talented artist who provided the voice and real world reference for the computer generated character, Jar Jar Binks. Best is incredible at physical comedy, having honed his body as part of the lively... read full bio
