Jay Perez, born in San Antonio, Texas is an American Tejano musician, notable for his blending of Rhythm and Blues with traditional Tejano music . Initially a backing musician and leading vocalist for Latin Breed and then David Lee Garza y los Musicales, Perez began a solo career. He has released several solo albums. He has also won several Tejano... read full bio
Jane Smiley turned fifty just in time for the new millennium. Jane moved to the suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri, as an infant, and lived there through grammar school and high school . After getting her BA at Vassar College in 1971, she traveled in Europe for a year, working on an archeological dig and sight-seeing, then returned to... read full bio
Jeffrey Lyons has reviewed more than 15,000 movies, 900 Broadway and off-Broadway plays, interviewed nearly 500 actors, written or co-authored six books, co-hosted three national movie review shows, and received two honorary degrees so far. He’s lectured at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., four times at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, and in venues all over... read full bio
All ages can identify with the themes found in Jesse's music and words. In addition to his natural talent, Jesse exudes a passion, charisma, and intensity that come through in both his original compositions and live performances. The ABC Television Competition "Rising Star" went to Jesse. Every week, he dazzled the crowd with his passion, vigor, and strong singing... read full bio
Britney Spears' younger sister Jamie Lynn Spears is an American actress and singer, and she is also Britney Spears' younger sister. She first came to public attention in 2005 when she was cast in the Nickelodeon television series Zoey 101, in which she played the role of Zoey Brooks, the show's titular character. The year 2013 marked the beginning of... read full bio
Josh Grisetti is a theatre, television, and film actor, who made his Broadway debut in the musical It Shoulda Been you, portraying the major role of Marty Kaufman. For his performance, Grisetti won a Clarence Derwent Award, along with nominations from the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle. He most recently returned to Broadway to star in the... read full bio
American professional golfer Jonathan Byrd made a bang on his first PGA tour with the honor of Rookie of the Year. Since, he has won the PGA Tour a total of five times. While attending Clemson University, Byrd was a four-time First Team All-ACC player - the first in Clemson U history. Byrd turned pro in 2000 and landed on... read full bio
One of Bob Marleys legendary musicians, Junior Marvin helped provide Marley with the platform for his explosive brand of roots rock reggae. Marvin began his music career with bands such as Herbie Goins & The Nighttimers, Blue Ace Unit, and White Rabbit, before forming the band Hanson and recording two albums. A few years later, he met Bob Marley and... read full bio
Hailed as one of the most sophisticated, sensitive and dynamic singers today, Julie Budd began her professional career at the age of twelve, in a Catskill Mountains talent show where she caught the attention of producer/arranger Herb Bernstein. Within six months Julie signed a major recording contract, and appeared on the Merv Griffin Show where she received a standing ovation... read full bio
Johnny Cooper has accomplished more than many musicians twice his age. Having recorded two critically-acclaimed, full-length studio albums, and not one, but two live albums under his belt – the total album sales of which have eclipsed 50,000 – Johnny Cooper’s career trajectory cannot be stopped. Two of his songs were included on the soundtrack for the independent movie,... read full bio
While attending college at Arizona State University, Jann Karam began her stand-up comedy career performing at open mike nights at a Mexican food restaurant in Scottsdale. She was paid one chimichanga and a side of guacamole per show. After skillfully honing her craft and gaining five pounds, Jann moved to Chicago where she studied at Second City and performed in... read full bio
Jimmy Shubert, best known as his role of Jimmy on CBS's sitcom King Of Queens, and for appearing on Entourage, and since has built an impressive resume as an actor, both in film, appearing on films like ""Mr and Mrs Smith"" and ""Coyote Ugly"" and on television. As a comedian, he is recognized as one of the most successful comedians... read full bio
One of the top stand-up comedians in Australia, James performs live. James has made numerous TV appearances in addition to appearing on all of the major television networks, including Rove Live, The Footy Show, The Fat, and Headliners on The Comedy Channel. James, a practicing attorney in banking and finance, started doing stand-up and public speaking during his time in law... read full bio
Justine ""the Machine"" Marino was born in Boston but spent most of her childhood in Denver Colorado. Upon moving to LA she got into improv and sketch comedy at The Groundlings and UCB and eventually on a whim tried stand up. It was a match made in heaven and she has since been playing colleges and clubs across the country,... read full bio
Joe Zee was a stylist and creative director of Elle for seven years, after which he became the editor-in-chief and executive creative officer of Yahoo Style. He appeared on the reality television show The City, a spin-off from The Hills, as Olivia Palermo’s boss at Elle. Zee was described in a New York Times profile as a leader in the... read full bio
John Canfield is an experienced business executive and coach who has successfully implemented planning, improvement, and innovation processes in a wide variety of teams, organizations, industries, and cultures. He has twenty-five years of experience speaking to a wide variety of audiences, from large conventions to executive board rooms. John has spoken to more than one thousand audiences around the world.... read full bio
Jason Cameron is a television presenter, actor, model, carpenter, and personal trainer who is known for his role as a carpenter on the TLC home improvement show While You Were Out. He currently hosts Man Caves, Project Xtreme, Desperate Landscapes, and Sledgehammer on the DIY Network. Cameron is a licensed home improvement contractor and finish carpenter. Additionally, he is a... read full bio
Jared Dostie is a building and design expert who has appeared on networks such as Food Network, DIY, and HGTV. He is currently a Licensed Contractor and artisan who grew up in a family from Maine filled with carpenters and builders. Jared began building treehouses at age seven. He traveled the world, visiting Japan, Germany and South Africa, where he... read full bio
John Jorgenson is known as one of the pioneers of the American gypsy jazz movement. He has performed as a solo artist as well as collaborated with other musicians all over the world. His articles and lessons on gypsy jazz have appeared in prominent guitar magazines and he has given master classes around the country, and he has... read full bio
Johnny O is an international artist singer born and raised in . According to an interview, his father, who he never knew, was of Cuban descent and his mother was of Puerto Rican descent. He has released eight albums, most of which were top 40 pop hits. His most successful album was the self-titled album from 1988, which included popular... read full bio
