TOPS originated from the same local DIY movement as artists like as Grimes and Mac DeMarco and was co-founded in Montreal by Jane Penny and her childhood friend David Carriere. Before long, the band was touring and selling out venues throughout the globe, receiving critical and public acclaim, landing highly sought-after festival slots, and amassing millions of streams on streaming... read full bio
Music nourishes us spiritually, emotionally, and cognitively, much like community does. It also extends an invitation for us to gather together in a shared time and under one roof. Similar to this, John Craigie uses music to foster a sense of community that is anchored by his passionate and emotive songwriting, intense vocals, upbeat soundscapes, and unstoppable spirit. On his... read full bio
Jeff Sessions was raised as the son of a rural shop owner and was born in Selma, Alabama. Sessions was raised in a rural upbringing where he was taught the fundamental principles that still characterize him today: integrity, diligence, faith in God, and deference to parents. He joined the Eagle Scouts in 1964 and was later awarded the Distinguished Eagle... read full bio
For more than a decade, Jenny Don't and the Spurs have been blazing their own trail in the music industry. Acclaimed for their exuberant Country Western aesthetic and compelling live performances, they have amassed a worldwide fan base through their contagious passion and vast record, which includes three albums, an EP, and nine singles. Their record, Fire on the Ridge, broadened... read full bio
Joey "CoCo" Diaz, also known as José Antonio Daz, is a stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster who is of Cuban and American descent. After dedicating himself to stand-up comedy in the Denver and Seattle areas in 1991, Diaz moved to Los Angeles in 1995 and started acting. He landed parts in My Name Is Earl, The Longest Yard, Spider-Man 2,... read full bio
Josh Linkner is on a mission to help the world unleash its creative mojo. The five-time successful tech entrepreneur and CEO/Managing Partner of a Detroit Venture firm delivers a clear call to action – it’s better to disrupt your organization before your competition does. The riskiest move companies can make today is hugging the status quo – believing the future... read full bio
John Foley is a legendary pilot with the Blue Angels, an elite Navy team that on its own has achieved legendary status, so to stand against titans like that is no small feat. He has the distinction of flying more than 500 miles per hour in impressive formations, just 18 inches away from the nearest jet. As of 2015, John... read full bio
Jim McCann likes to make things grow. Just as he built an international business from a single Manhattan flower shop, Jim McCann, founder and CEO of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC., opened his first retail store in 1976 and successfully built his own chain of 14 flower shops in the New York metropolitan area. In 1986, Jim McCann acquired the 1-800-FLOWERS phone number... read full bio
Judith Light has captivated audiences worldwide since her portrayal of “Angela Bower” on the hit comedy series Who's the Boss Her award-winning career has spanned across a diversity of roles in television, theater and film.... read full bio
Jim Kelly is a former football quarterback that led the Buffalo Bills, to a record-setting four consecutive Super Bowls, but he never won the NFL's championship game. Kelly's role in the eyes of his colleagues and fans, however, was never affected despite his failure to succeed in the Super Bowl. Kelly is respected both on the field and off and... read full bio
Jadakiss is a member of the group The LOX. He is one of the three owners of the imprint known as D-Block. He recently signed to Roc-A-Fella Records, an imprint under Def Jam Recordings and he is one of four artists who still records for the label, the others being Kanye West, Dame Dash, and Curren$y.... read full bio
J. Randy Taraborrelli is an American journalist and biographer. Taraborrelli is an author known for biographies of contemporary entertainers and political figures. He is a featured writer in several entertainment magazines in Canada, England, and Australia. He also appears on television as an entertainment news reporter on shows such as Entertainment Tonight, Good Morning America, and Larry King Live. He... read full bio
Johnny Miller is an American former PGA Tour golfer. Miller won two major titles, the 1973 U.S. Open and the 1976 Open Championship. His final round 63 in the 1973 Open at Oakmont Country Club is considered one of the most dominating performances in that tournament's history. Miller was the leading money winner on the PGA Tour in 1974, and... read full bio
Jane Kaczmarek is best known for her role as Lois, the mother in the popular sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. Over thirty celebrities from Emmy nominated shows on all of the networks have volunteered to donate their red carpet award show attire in the name of charity. We are overjoyed with the number of celebrities who have signed... read full bio
Jimmy Bowen began as a teenage recording star in 1957 with I'm Stickin' With You," originally the flip side of the hit record "Party Doll" by Buddy Knox, but ultimately a Top 20 recording on its own, peaking at #14 on Billboard's pop chart. Bowen's version sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc. Bowen was a... read full bio
Jackie Kallen, known as “The First Lady of Boxing,” is the most accomplished female in the boxing industry. A former journalist, who has interviewed everyone from Elvis to Sinatra, from the Beatles to Michael Jackson. Making her mark in the late ‘70s as a sport writer focusing on boxing, Jackie eventually went on to manage fighters and guided the careers... read full bio
Critically acclaimed actor Jeffrey Wright continually pushes the boundaries of his craft with inspiring and celebrated performances in an illustrious career that has spanned the worlds of theatre, film and television. Wright is best known for his roles in the HBO miniseries Angels in America, Basquiat, Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, HBOs Boardwalk Empire, HBOs Westworld, and The Hunger... read full bio
Joan Lunden is regarded as a multifaceted and accomplished individual who has made outstanding contributions to journalism, writing, advocacy, and public debate. She has established herself as an accomplished journalist, best-selling author, captivating moderator, and ardent supporter of health and wellbeing over the course of a career spanning decades. When Lunden assumed control of "Good Morning America," a renowned morning news... read full bio
JT Taylor is best known as the former lead singer of the R&B/Funk band, Kool & The Gang. He joined the group in 1978 and became the band's lead singer in 1979. That year, Kool & The Gang released the platinum-selling album, Ladies' Night, solidifying Taylor's status as the front-man for years to come. Taylor's creamy voice gave the album... read full bio
Joshua Radin is an American singer-songwriter from Cleveland, Ohio. He is best known for the release of his second album, “Simple Times”, which peaked at number 2 on the US Indie charts and brought out the single, “I’d Rather Be with You”. During the span of his career, Radin has released seven studio albums and several EPs. Radin started pursuing... read full bio
