Barbara Dleinsky's books sell. Her niche She writes about the emotional crises that we face in our lives. Readers identify with her characters. They know them. They are them. She is an everyday woman writing about everyday people facing not-so-everyday challenges. Her novels are character-driven studies of marriage, parenthood, sibling rivalry, and friendship. Barbara was diagnosed with breast cancer twelve... read full bio
Just as his mother had urged him to hone his talents into track-and-field, Clay encourages other children to reach their full potential through The Bryan Clay Foundation. Founded in 2005, it helps youth make healthy choices, pursue active lifestyles, and establish habits that lead to well-being. His memoir, Redemption, tells the story of his unlikely path from a fist-fighting, drug-using, pre-suicidal... read full bio
Blitzen Trapper is an experimental rock/folk sextet which formed in Portland, Oregon, United States in 2000. The band consists of Eric Earley (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Erik Menteer (guitar, keyboards), Marty Marquis (guitar, keyboards, vocals), Michael Van Pelt (bass), Drew Laughery (keyboards) and Brian Koch (drums, vocals). In various combinations and guises, the group had already played a long time together... read full bio
Once upon a time, five years ago in fact, a Virginia building contractor named Kenny packed up his things and headed to Nashville to pursue a career as a singer-songwriter. True to his nature, the craftsman immediately began hammering away at music-making as if it were a job, getting up early each day to write. He eventually penned hundreds of... read full bio
After being encouraged by former manager Tim Simms, White auditioned for American Idol in Philadelphia, where she sang Like a Star" and received a positive review from all the judges. During the Hollywood week, White performed "Beautiful" by Carole King, accompanying herself on piano. After that performance, judges were quick to point out that Brooke reminded them of a young... read full bio
Barry Rothbart is an American comedia, actor and writer. Barry Rothbart was named one of the ""Top Ten Comics to Watch"" by Variety magazine. He is the writer for a show called 300 Sunnyside on Comedy Central. He is a regular on MTV's Punk'd and can also be seen in The Wolf Of Wall Street, Adam DeVine's House Party, and... read full bio
Bill Cartwright is a former NBA player and former head coach of the Chicago Bulls. This 7/1' giant was a center for the New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls and Seattle SuperSonics. He was the 3rd overall pick in the 1979 draft. He joined the Knicks and remained their until 1988 where he switched to the Bulls. He helped the Bulls... read full bio
The Boys and Girls Choir of Harlem has entertained audiences worldwide with a broad collection of music, including classical, contemporary, spirituals, gospel and jazz. Combining soulful music and well-orchestrated choreography, The Alumni Ensemble continues to perform with original members. The legacy of brilliant vocal and artistic performances, devoted to giving its audience a unique entertainment experience, lives on through the... read full bio
From 1970 until 1992, Bert pitched in the Major Leagues. Infamous for his curveball, which Brooks Robinson claimed, "was nasty, I'll tell you that." Raised in Garden Grove, California, he was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the first round of the 1969 draft following his high school graduation. The following year, he graduated to the Majors and was named the American League... read full bio
From 1987 through 1998, William Ripken, sometimes known as "Billy The Kid," played in the American National Baseball Association as a shortstop. He played for a number of teams over his career, including the Cleveland Indians (1995), Texas Rangers (1993-94, '97), Baltimore Orioles (1987-92, '96), and Detroit Tigers (1998). At 180 pounds (82 kg) and 6 feet 1 inch (1.85... read full bio
Robert “Bobby” Valentine is a former professional baseball player and manager. The Los Angeles Dodgers drafted him with the number five pick in the Major League Baseball draft. Throughout his career, Valentine played for the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Seattle Mariners, and California Angels. He was selected as the Pioneer League’s MVP with the Ogden Dodgers. Bobby has... read full bio
Billy West is the voice behind many iconic cartoon characters from the last two decades. He famously voiced Stimpy on Nickelodeon's The Ren & Stimpy Show and his responsible for many of the main characters on the adult cartoon Futerama, including Fry, Zoidberg, Professor Farsnworthm and Zapp Brannigan. He also voices so many other one-off and miscellaneous characters that often... read full bio
Blue's Clues Live! Blue's Birthday Party is the all-new, full-scale theatrical production of Blue's Clues Live!, Nick Jr.'s successful stage show for preschoolers. The show introduces young audiences to the magical world of live theater. The musical features all of the characters from the critically acclaimed Nick Jr. television series Blue's Clues, including Steve, Mailbox, Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper,... read full bio
Billy Vera and the Beaters are known for their song At This Moment when it became the romantic theme between Family Ties characters Alex and Ellen, played by Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan. The song became a must have for fans of the show and it spiked at no. 1 on the charts despite having be previously released at... read full bio
Bill Cobham is a jazz drummer, composer, and bandleader. He was born in Panama and immigrated to New York as a child. After attending New Yorks High School of Music and Art and playing in an Army band during the mid-late sixties, Cobham stumbled on the jazz-fusion world and worked with the Brecker Brothers, guitarist John Abercrombie, and the legendary... read full bio
Bill Anderson is country music royalty, best known for this hit songs like “Po’Folks,” “Mama Sang A Song,” “The Tips of my Fingers,” “8x10” and the unforgettable country and pop smash, “Still.” With a soft vocal style that’s instantly recognizable on country music airwaves, Bill has a long list of unprecedented accolades and awards to his name. He has released... read full bio
Billy Mills faced the definition of hardship prior to his 1964 Olympic Gold medal win. Orphaned at the age of twelve and discriminated against everywhere he went for his Native American heritage and his natural talent, Mills faced the oppression and came out on top. He is now a successful businessman, athlete, entrepreneur, family man, and community leader. He is... read full bio
As one of the world's foremost equestrian handlers, Buck Brannaman has worked with horses and their owners for more than 30 years. His methods, which are based on traditional ideas from the California vaquero tradition, involve working with the horse's nature and utilizing knowledge of how horses think and communicate to teach the animal to accept people and interact with... read full bio
Buddy Jewell burst onto the country music scene when he won the USA Networks first-ever Nashville Star title and TV audiences and critics alike fell in love with his gentility, enthusiasm and true musical passion. Buddys self-titled debut album on Columbia Records was certified gold, and garnered two back-to-back top five hits with Sweet Southern Comfort and Help Pour Out... read full bio
Accomplished writer Barbara Feldon is known as Agent 99 from the Emmy Award-winning television show Get Smart. She reprised the role twice, in '89 for the made-for-tv-movie Get Smart, Again and in '95 for the short lived reboot of the series. For her role as Agent 99, she was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Acgress in a Comedy... read full bio
