An overnight sensation after his victory on Star Search, Billy Dean shot like a comet from a childhood marked by poverty and struggle in Florida to the height of celebrity. Billy Dean's journey runs against the currents that flow through his business -- yet it's brought him closer than most artists ever get to the heart of country music. He... read full bio
Comprised of seasoned professionals with decades of dedication to their music, Blackhawk became one of the most successful new country groups of the mid-'90s, scoring a string of Top Ten Hits from their first two albums. Led by singer Henry Paul on acoustic guitar / mandolin, Blackhawk has earned the reputation for one of the best live performances to be... read full bio
Barrage is a violin-based, modern world beat ensemble headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are known most notably for their innovative blend of unique and varied violin music with high-energy physical choreography during their performances. The group's live shows have toured in 27 countries, and their filmed concert specials have been featured on television networks around the world. Barrage plays... read full bio
Bonnie Tyler is a Welsh singer, most notable for having several hits in the 1970s and 80s, including Lost in France", "It's a Heartache", "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out For A Hero." With a distinctively husky voice due to damaged vocal cords, Tyler is a three-time Grammy Award nominee, three-time Brit Award nominee, and three-time Goldene Europa... read full bio
In 1980, the New Republic called Ben Heineman the possessor of the best resume in America. Years later, its still hard to argue with the assessment. Heineman graduated from Harvard College where he served as the Editorial Chairman of the Crimson, was a Rhodes Scholar, served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Yale Law Journal, clerked for Supreme Court Justice Potter... read full bio
Bob Marley is an American stand-up comedian and actor from Portland, Maine. His best known acting role includes playing Greenly in the films The Boondock Saints and The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day. As a comedian, television series that Marley has been in include, MADtv, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, USO Comedy Tour, Premium Blend, The Late Late... read full bio
Blind Melon is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, that consists of members Rogers Stevens, Christopher Thorn, Glen Graham, Travis Warren, and Nathan Towne. The group is best known for their early 90’s hit single “No Rain” which peaked at number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and at number 1 on the US Mainstream rock charts... read full bio
Brad Meltzer is a well-known author who has amassed a large body of work. He is notable for being the #1 New York Times bestselling author of both his gripping novels, such as "The Inner Circle," and his motivational non-fiction book, "Heroes For My Son." This anthology, which honors historical individuals like Jim Henson, Rosa Parks, and Thomas Jefferson, won... read full bio
Comedian, actor, musician and writer Brian Posehn is most well known for his roles as Brian Spukowski on Comedy Central’s popular show, “The Sarah Silverman Program”, as the voice of Jim Kuback in The WB's “Mission Hill”, Bert Kibbler in “The Big Bang Theory”, and as one of the original members of the “Comedians of Comedy”. Besides writing and performing... read full bio
Bernard Kouchner is a world renowned humanitarian. Until November 2010, Kouchner was the French minister of foreign and European Affairs. He has played an important role in Euopean politics for several decades. His history as a minister in charge of both health and humanitarian actions have aided in Kouchner's push for a better future. Kouchner is well... read full bio
Bruce Buffer is the official announcer for Ultimate Fighting Champion events. He is always introduced as the ""Veteran Voice of the Octagon"". He is also the half brother of the famous boxing and professional wrestling ring announcer Michael Buffer. He is known for many catchphrases including ""It's Time!"". Bruce Buffer and his brother have a company called ""The Buffer Partnership"".... read full bio
Bjorn Borg is a former World Number 1 tennis player from Sweden. He won 11 Grand slam singles titles, five consecutive Wimbledon singles titles and six French Open singles titles which was a world record until Rafael Nadal broke it. His statistics are amazing and he is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time. He won 42%... read full bio
During his five years as the US-based Chairman/CEO of Burger King, Barry Gibbons received international acclaim for his work. Having retired from big business, he is now a successful author, speaker and is co-founder of the UK publishing business Infinite Ideas. He has written six business books, one on public speaking and one novel. He has given over 250 speeches,... read full bio
Any baseball fan knows how Bernie Williams plays. The superstar New York Yankees center fielder has consistently flashed grace, passion, disciplined focus and a remarkably fluid sense of rhythm in feats both at the plate and in the field that have made him truly the heir in his role to no less than Hall of Famers Joe DiMaggio and Mickey... read full bio
Better known as the lead rapper in hip-hop trio Cypress Hill, B-Real (Louise Freese) leads his own successful solo and producing career. Aside from his MC work (Smoke N Mirrors [2009]) he is a producer with clients like Proof of D12 and the WWE. Aside from his solo album, he has released several mixtape, titles Gunslinger, Gunslinger Vol. II, and... read full bio
Justin Scott, known in the rap community as Big K.R.I.T., is a Mississippi native rapper and producer with the Cinematic Music Group and Def Jam Recordings. K.R.I.T.'s introduction into the rap scene came with the release of his mixtapes Hoof Fame and The Last King. He was concurrently featured on Wiz Khalifa's mixtape Kush & Orange Juice. It was K.R.I.T.'s... read full bio
Surfer Bethany Hamilton has been the subject of countless media stories since her left arm was severed in a shark attack at the age of 13. The Hawaii native was out for a typical morning surf session when a 14-foot tiger shark lunged at the arm she had been dangling in the water. Three weeks after the attack, Hamilton returned... read full bio
Beth Stelling is a stand-up comedian, writer and actress. She started to gain popularity when she performed stand-up on Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC, after Jimmy saw her at UCB and approached her personally. She's also appeared on Conan, The Pete Holmes Show, Chelsea Lately, Laugh Factory, and Comedy Central's @midnight. Vulture.com has listed her as one of ""The 50... read full bio
Bellamy Young is popular for playing First Lady of the United States Melody “Mellie” Grant in the successful ABC drama Scandal, which is going on its sixth season. She has received a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for this role. Guest starring roles throughout television has included The X Files, ER, NCIS, Grey’s... read full bio
Bill Bratton spent fifteen years with the Boston Police department. He was named the youngest Executive Superintendent of the Boston Police. He spent time as the department liaison for the minority and LGBTQ community. After ten years away form the Boston Police Department, Bratton returned to serve as Police Commissioner. He holds the Department's highest award for valor. After... read full bio
