British women's tennis player Johanna Konta has an amazing record of three singles championships on the WTA tour and eleven singles and four doubles victories on the ITF circuit. Johanna, the top-ranked British woman, is now ranked seventh globally. She peaked at number six in the world rankings for singles. When Johanna was eight years old, she enrolled in an after-school tennis... read full bio
There is no such thing as a 100% safe stunt, but removing as many of those potential hazards as you can, either with training or the right equipment, can mean the difference between someone returning home safely from a day of filming with a successful film "in the can" and an unwanted hospital visit and all of its after-effects. Working on... read full bio
Originating from the Netherlands, Julian Anthony has distinguished himself in the local underground scene and has presented his contagious energy globally, whether it's through his vibrant productions, the DJ booth, or various stages such as DGTL, Fabric, OFFSónar, BRET, 93Feet East London, Solid Grooves, or Slapfunk, where he keeps growing as a successful DJ and producer year after year. Julian Anthony... read full bio
This Manchester-based baker has been creating house heaters that are revolutionizing the genre for the better part of four years. The DJ and producer's innovative songs have reached the top of electronic music charts across the globe, and he has performed alongside Moodymann, Jaguar, and Todd Terje at events like Fabric, Park Life, and Snowdance Festival thanks to his skillful... read full bio
Jersey, as they put it, is just two brothers doing music. With one million listens and a co-sign with Fred Again, Jersey is the upcoming electronic music sensation from France. Their hypnotic EP, The World I'm Searching For, puts them on maps far away from their place of origin. Their music is laced with the genius of their nonchalance, and they went... read full bio
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
James Williams is a research associate at the Oxford University, former Google strategist and author the book “Stand Out of Our Light: Freedom and Resistance in the Attention Economy”. Williams has been the recipient of the Google Founds Award and the 100,000 dollar Nine Dots Prize for innovative thinking. As a speaker, Williams talks about persuasive technology, it’s impact on... read full bio
Jason Schenker is ranked as one of the most accurate forecasters of finance and futurist in the world, ranked top in 44 different categories by Bloomberg News. He’s considered in the top 100 most influential financial advisors according to Investopedia. Needless to say, he’s one of the most sought after speakers in the world and there’s a reason for it,... read full bio
Jasmine Roth is a renovation celebrity, designer and author who is enthusiastic about altering rooms and inspiring others via business acumen, creativity and the ability to see possibilities throughout. Roth, the winner of HGTV's Rock the Block, also hosts her own programs, Hidden Potential and Help! I Wrecked My House to save failed home renovation initiatives. She is also well-known for the... read full bio
Jeanne Galice, better known by her stage name Jain, is a singer and composer from from the city of Toulouse in France. As a child, Jain did a lot of moving around because her father had jobs in a lot of different countries; she lived in locations like France, Dubai, the Congo, and Abu Dhabi, among other places. Her travels... read full bio
Jeff Rubin has been the top-ranked economist in Canadian financial markets for more than a decade. Rubin recently stepped down as Chief Economist at CIBC World Markets to devote his time exclusively to speaking and writing on economic issues. He is the author of the path-breaking book, Why Your World Is About To Get A Whole Lot Smaller, as well... read full bio
John McLaughlin has been cited as a major influence on many '70s and '80s fusion guitarists, including prominent players such as Steve Morse, Eric Johnson, Mike Stern, Al Di Meola, and Scott Henderson. According to Pat Metheny, McLaughlin has changed the evolution of the guitar during several of his periods of playing. McLaughlin is also considered a major influence on... read full bio
Robert John Riggins, nicknamed The Diesel", is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the New York Jets and Washington Redskins. John Riggins was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992. On John Riggins co-hosted the 74th Orange Bowl pre-game show. That same night, the Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies... read full bio
American pitcher Josh Beckett pitched professionally for a while. He was a three-time MLB All-Star who was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, and Florida Marlins. With the second choice in the 1999 MLB Draft, he was selected by the Marlins following an outstanding high school career that made him one of the nation's best prospects. In... read full bio
The host of CBS Sports The NFL Today and Showtimes Inside the NFL, James Brown is one of the most respected broadcasters in sports. Named the Best Studio Host of the Decade, as well as his contributions to 60 Minutes, have helped him stand out from the pack in the crowded world of football broadcasting. Throughout his career, Brown has... read full bio
Former labor organizer turned stand-up comedian, author, and actor Jenny Yang is in the Netflix dark comedy "The Brothers Sun," starring Michelle Yeoh and Justin Chien. Jenny plays "XING," a devoted female assassin. In season two of Fox's popular animated sitcom "The Great North," Jenny voiced Carissa, Beef's (Nick Offerman) new "mommy club" pal. She was chosen as one of Vulture's and Variety's "Comics... read full bio
In a career that spans over twenty years, Joan Osborne has proven to be an artistically restless yet consistently enthralling performer. She has sold over seven million albums and garnered six Grammy nominations. She cemented her reputation as a top tier soul singer with an incredible turn in the acclaimed documentary film Standing in the Shadows of Motown, followed by... read full bio
