American actor Courtney B. Vance is renowned for his diverse work in theater, television, and film. Vance, who was born on March 12, 1960, in Detroit, Michigan, became passionate about acting at a young age and relentlessly followed his goals. Vance's breakout performance came in 1995 when he played the legendary defense lawyer Johnnie Cochran in the highly regarded television series... read full bio
At the age of 18, Carl Leighton-Pope began his professional life by working at the Marquee Club in Soho, London, with artists like Rod Stewart, The Who and Eric Clapton. The start of a lengthy career in the music industry that lasted more than 55 years was those early days as a Mod riding a scooter and shopping on Carnaby Street. In... read full bio
Cyril Neville, the Grammy Award-winning Neville brother from New Orleans, has been referred to be a poet, philosopher and one of the greatest southern soul vocalists of all time. He released his first solo record, "Gossip," in 1970. It featured backing vocals from brother Art's new band, The Meters, and the song "Tell Me What's On Your Mind." The Meters (Art... read full bio
Christian Vincent is a Canadian-American dancer, choreographer, actor, and model, best known for being a dancer or choreographer for films such as, “Starsky & Hutch”, “Rent”, “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story”, “Miss Congeniality 2”, and the dance instructor for “The Shape of Water”. He has also been a dancer on television series such as “Suddenly Susan”, “Nikki”, and more.... read full bio
The beloved board game for families comes to life! Explore the world of CLUE with CLUE: A Walking Mystery, an immersive and interactive experience. Find the clues to unravel the story in this interactive walking tour packed of surprises and holiday cheer, starting at Block 37 in downtown Chicago. Have you ever wished to crack a cold case of homicide Have... read full bio
Because of her tremendous tenure with WWE, CJ Perry is most recognized for playing Lana, the Ravishing Russian. CJ is a skilled dancer with formal training in breakdancing, modern dance, and ballet. She has also received multiple credits in high-profile movies such as Pitch Perfect, as well as the well-known reality series Total Divas and Total Bellas. CJ is fluent... read full bio
With their critically acclaimed 1975 debut, Crack The Sky is celebrating 45 years of musical excellence and is still a powerful force in the rock music industry. This Weirton, West Virginia-based band is timeless, fusing comedy, inventiveness, and polish into a sound that perfectly captures the spirit of the times. Under the leadership of the visionary John Palumbo, Crack The Sky... read full bio
At the peak of his game, Chris Stussy is a DJ, producer, and label owner who has built on early promise to become one of the most intriguing names in the scene. Stussy has emerged as a significant player in the current worldwide house scene, possessing a distinct sound, and he is a Dutch tastemaker who is just getting started. His distinct... read full bio
DJ/producer CYRIL from Australia has undoubtedly gone a long, illustrious way. His narrative is marked by a range of highs and lows, but music has always been a unifying factor in all of his hardships. After surviving the riskiest experiences of his life, CYRIL is now more determined than ever. He recently signed with Spinnin' Records and is ready to... read full bio
At a16z Crypto, Christopher Lyons serves as President of Web3 Media. He was involved in the inaugural Seed Fund launch and cofounded the company's Cultural Leadership Fund (CLF) before joining the a16z crypto team. Lyons joined Andreesen Horowitz, first as head of staff to co-founder Ben Horowitz. In addition to engaging, empowering, and elevating Black builders and creators on their path... read full bio
Charles Parnell is an American actor from Chicago, Illinois, best known for his roles as Derek Frye in the longtime running soap opera “All My Children”, the Narrator for “North Woods Law”, CMC Jeter in “The Last Ship”, and Jefferson Twilight in “The Venture Bros. Parnell has also been in films like “Pariah”, “42”, “Transformers: Age of Extinction”, and will... read full bio
Christina Tosi is an all-encompassing culinary personality. The chef, author, and TV personality is the founder and owner of Momofuku Milk Bar, a bakery that caters daily to six retailers in the tri-state area and Canada. Tosi didn’t start out a culinary master. She initially studied electrical engineering, but enrolled in the French Culinary Institute’s pastry arts program after spending... read full bio
After the Libertines originally broke up, Carl Barat had a multifaceted career juggling acting, writing, and music. Despite initially signing with Vertigo as a solo artist, he quickly started Dirty Pretty Things, which the following year put out the number three U.K. album Waterloo to Anywhere. In addition to the publication of his book Threepenny Memoir: The Lives of a... read full bio
Cheryl Strayed is a New York Times best selling author. Her memoir, Wild, was a number one best selling book, and books Tiny Beautiful Things, Brave Enough and Torch also were included on the New York Times best sellers list. Strayeds book, Wild, was chosen by Oprah Winfrey for Oprahs Book Club 2.0 and also turned into an Oscar-nominated movie... read full bio
Chris Cooper is an American actor who is best known for his numerous roles in films over the years. He is best known for playing John Laroche in the film “Adaptation.”, a role which earned him both an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor. He took acting classes at the University of Missouri and took dance... read full bio
The Strokes' Nick Valensi, Ralph Alexander, Brad Oberhofer, Jon Safley and Darian Zahedi make up the Los Angeles-based band CRX. The band started up and put out their first record, "New Skin." The album was Valensi's first solo attempt after leaving The Strokes and was largely composed by him. Ways To Fake It and Broken Bones, two singles from the album, were released... read full bio
Cassandra Worthy is the world's most disruptive thought-leader on change that businesses need to develop organizational resilience and adaptation. Her contagious enthusiasm fills every space she enters. Seldom do organizations ever confront the turbulent emotional landscape of the organization head-on during times of significant change like merger, acquisition, organizational reorganization, new system integration and market disruption. About 10% of successfully implementing change... read full bio
Chantress Seba, the famous singer, is a voice that leads us to our hearts. A profound sense of remembrance is created by the combination of Finn's earthy, expansive instrumentation and Gemini's strong, ethereal vocals and channeled light language from the bright stars above. This enables the divine to communicate with the listener through their mind, body, and soul. After living in an... read full bio
In the international house music scene, Patrick Dumisani Mahlangu, better known by his stage name Caiiro, is a very successful South African DJ and producer. Caiiro's music is influenced by several civilizations, and he has a strong fascination with Egyptian history and pyramids. His adaptable strategy has allowed him to enter numerous international marketplaces and reach a large audience. With... read full bio
As the owner and CEO of Gardner Rich LLC, which has offices in prestigious cities including New York, Chicago, and San Francisco, Chris Gardner is a trailblazing businessman. His remarkable journey from hardship to victory has made him a potent motivational speaker, encouraging audiences all around the world to overcome obstacles and break patterns. Gardner's life story is truly exceptional, and... read full bio
