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
Ayesha Madon's life has always revolved around performance in all its forms, from learning to play the drums and piano in her early teens to landing the lead in the popular Netflix series Heartbreak High to constructing a complete recording studio in the Sydney suburbs the day after filming Season 2. As she strives for humility and grit in... read full bio
Ayanna Howard, PhD, a successful roboticist, educator, and entrepreneur, was appointed dean of The Ohio State University College of Engineering. She previously served as the founder and head of the Human-Automation Systems Lab (HumAnS) and chair of the Georgia Institute of Technology School of Interactive Computing in the College of Computing. She has worked in the corporate sector, NASA's Jet Propulsion... read full bio
In the field of artificial intelligence, Abran Maldonado is a great visionary. Abran is spearheading the generative AI and metaverse design arena as co-founder of Create Labs, a Black and Brown-founded firm. He brings his distinct viewpoint to a field that has traditionally been dominated by a small number of voices. With a background in hip-hop, education, digital media, and youth... read full bio
Bebbere was raised in a softball family and didn't start playing baseball until she was 19, but she's made up for lost time. She was married on a baseball field in 2018, pitched a perfect inning, represented Australia at Thunder Bay and was named to MLB.com's "team of the tournament" as a reliever, and in 2024 became the first Australian... read full bio
When Baird was four years old, she began playing tee-ball. Despite being compelled to play softball for three years of high school, she continued to play baseball on the side with travel teams. She has participated in MLB's Elite Development and Breakthrough Series, traveled to Japan and Indonesia with Baseball For All's USA team, and played in women's open competitions... read full bio
In Round One, the first player ever signed by the league heard her name called. A three-time World Cup contender and a previous SportsCenter Top 10 recipient, Gianelloni is a mainstay of Team USA. Her reputation as a tone-setting leader is highlighted by her collegiate legacy at Nicholls State, where she continues to hold numerous career records.... read full bio
As one of the best women's baseball players in the nation, Frank is more than just Oakville's first-team all-state softball standout. Since the age of ten, she has competed in MLB and USA Baseball's Trailblazers, Elite Development Invitational, and Breakthrough Series. Growing up with baseball-playing siblings and a baseball-coaching father, Adelaide "Addie" Frank surely heard boys dream of hitting a huge... read full bio
Boston added an athletic outfielder with promising offensive potential and solid reads off the bat to wrap off Round One. Hastings adds depth to a Boston draft class that is already evenly distributed. Lexi began participating in individual activities as a third grader, such as figure skating and horseback riding. They gave her the self-confidence that her early experiences had not... read full bio
Allie began playing ball at the age of three while growing up in La Crescenta, California. After pursuing that interest, she played varsity softball for four seasons at Crescenta Valley High, Pasadena City College, and Cal State Northridge, where she won a 2015 Big West Championship to cap off her playing career. Additionally, she managed to obtain a bachelor's degree... read full bio
Hondras provides Los Angeles with a youthful second baseman with quick middle-infield motions and Chicago bloodlines. She blends in perfectly with LA's focus on aggressive, athletic defense across the diamond. As she has gotten older, Hondras has seen a few setbacks in her baseball career, including being yelled at by the opponent, being cleated, and being run over while playing third... read full bio
Moore, who began at age four, developed into a catcher who takes great satisfaction in her vigor and leadership. She was voted MVP, made First Team All-District and Academic accolades, and hit 11 home runs in high school softball. She was so dangerous that, following back-to-back home runs, she was purposefully walked five times during the state playoffs. A career... read full bio
As the creator and president of the Cal Poly women's baseball club, which took home the 2025 Baseball For All College Championships, McCullough has already made an impact on the collegiate game. She is a right-handed pitcher with leadership qualities who has contributed to the development of the pipeline that the WPBL is currently using.... read full bio
