Jackie Tohn is an American actress, comedian, writer, host, and musician, who is best known for playing Melanie “MelRose” Rosen on the Netflix original series “GLOW,” and for participating in the 8th season of “American Idol,” where she finished in the top 36. Tohn was born in Oceanside, New York, and she began acting professionally while still studying in school.... read full bio
Jack Savoretti is an English acoustic singer-songwriter and musician from Westminister, London, England. While he was a teenager, Savoretti found his love in writing poetry and found himself writing all the time. By the time he was 16, he picked up the guitar and began performing and by the time he was 18, he was signed to De-angelis Records. While... read full bio
Jordy Nelson is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the NFL. Nelson was born in Manhattan, Kansas, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was named Flint Hills Player of the Year by the Manhattan Mercury, and also exceled in both basketball and track and field. From there, Nelson went on... read full bio
Janelle Shane is an American optics research scientist, AI researcher, writer, and speaker, who is best known for her blog, AI Weirdness. She is also known for her debut book, “You Look Like a Thing and I Love You: How AI Works and Why It’s Making the World a Weirder Place.” Shane has previously studied electrical engineering at Michigan State... read full bio
John Craigie is an American folk singer-songwriter who has been known as a “Modern-Day Troubadour,” who plays in the style of iconic musicians such as Woody Guthrie, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, and more. Craigie was born in Los Angeles, California, and he began his career studying at UC Santa Cruz where he also began performing music locally. He previously began playing... read full bio
John Humphrys is a Welsh broadcaster, journalist, and host, who has been known for his work with BBC, having been the presenter for the ‘Nine O’Clock News,’ and for presenting the program ‘Today,’ as well as hosting the television show ‘Mastermind.’ Humphrys was born in Adamsdown, Cardiff, Wales, and he left school at 15 years old to pursue a career... read full bio
Jon Foreman is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who is best known for his rise to fame as a member, songwriter, and co-founder of the band Switchfoot. Through his fame with Switchfoot, the band became best known for their singles “Meant to Live” and “Dare You to Move.” Foreman was born in San Bernardino County, California, and later grew up... read full bio
Jim Sciutto is an American news anchor and former government official who is currently the chief national security correspondent for CNN. Sciutto has previously earned his degree in Chinese history from Yale University where he graduated cum laude. He went on to begin his career working in television as a moderator and producer of the PBS program, ‘The Student Press,’... read full bio
James Rubin is an American former diplomat and journalist who has previously served as Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs under President Bill Clinton. Rubin was born in Larchmont, New York, and he earned his BA in political science as well as a Master of International Affairs from Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs. Rubin began his career... read full bio
Jennifer Robertson is a Canadian actress, writer, and comedian, who is best known for her role of Jocelyn Schitt in the television series “Schitt’s Creek,” a role which earned her nominations from the Screen Actors Guild Award and the Canadian Screen Awards. Robertson was born in Canada and is the daughter of Bob Robertson and Linda Cullen. She was raised... read full bio
Jude Demorest is an American actress and singer-songwriter who is best known for playing Star Davis on the television series “Star.” Demorest was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and she grew up in a very religious family which led to her performing in choir as well as in drama and dance. When Demorest turned 16, she moved to Los Angeles... read full bio
Josie Man is an up-and-coming pop singer-songwriter who rose to fame with the release of his debut single, “Colours.” While growing up, Man was shy and was told that she was so much more different than anyone else. Instead of becoming more shy, Man has embraced being different and it shows in her debut single. After the release of her... read full bio
Josh Ritter is an American singer-songwriter, musician and author who is best known for performing and recording with the Royal City Band. Ritter’s music is a mixture of folk, rock, alternative country and Americana. Ritter was born in Moscow, Idaho, and he first found his love for music after listening to Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan’s song “Girl from the... read full bio
Javier Solana is a Spanish physicist and socialist politician who has previously served multiple positions in office. Solana was born in Madrid, Spain, and he has studied at Complutense University before going on to join the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party. He then went on to study more at Spain’s Higher Council for Scientific Research before moving to the United States... read full bio
Jamie Sitter, who was previously based in Chicago but now resides in Los Angeles, goes by the name J. Worra. She is known for her impeccable creativity as a musician, programmer, and producer. As a DJ, she works behind the decks with complete mastery and swagger. She has reached the hearts of many fans of the dance music’s underground scene... read full bio
Former U.S. senator from North Carolina and attorney Johnny Reid Edwards hails from the United States. In 2004, he and John Kerry were the Democratic candidates for vice president; they fell short to incumbents George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. In both 2004 and 2008, he ran for the Democratic Party's presidential candidacy. In North Carolina's 1998 Senate race, incumbent... read full bio
Joe Dombrowski, better known by his online alias "Mr. D," caused an internet sensation in 2017 with an April Fools' Day spelling test hoax that went viral and led to many appearances for him on the Ellen DeGeneres show. However, don't get things twisted in your mind! To become an overnight star requires at least 20 years of hard work.... read full bio
A New York cowboy wearing a Stetson Range, adhering to a purist ideology and playing his cherished 1956 Martin D-28 guitar, Big Jim, travels the streets of East Nashville in Jack Schneider's universe, which is filled with eccentricity and nostalgia. Jack is a producer, guitar collector and analog aficionado in addition to being a guitarist, songwriter and singer, or a "triple threat" as... read full bio
Joyce Wrice, an R&B singer and composer, was born in Japan and raised in Southern California by her African American father and Japanese mother. Joyce was quiet, inquisitive and attentive as an only child, finding entertainment in her surroundings. She fell in love with music while riding in the backseat of her father's automobile. She began singing, emulating radio-played hit tunes,... read full bio
Jean Dawson is a rapper and singer who fuses hip-hop, trap music and experimental indie rock into a poetic and captivating whole. He generated a lot of hype with his EP Bad Sports and released his debut full-length, Pixel Bath, shortly after. Later came the release of Chaos Now, his sophomore album. Dawson was reared in a mixed-race Black and Mexican family... read full bio
